Dahua NKB User manual

Network keyboard User’s Manual
V1.1.0

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... VI
1.1 Features...................................................................................................................................vi
1.2 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................vi
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .................................................................1
2.1 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................1
2.2 Function Buttons List ..............................................................................................................1
2.3 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................3
3OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ....................................4
3.1 Login, Logout & Shutdown.....................................................................................................4
3.1.1 Login .....................................................................................................................................4
3.1.1.1 General Mode ............................................................................................................4
3.1.1.2 Matrix Mode ...............................................................................................................5
3.1.2 Shutdown .............................................................................................................................5
3.2 Admin Operation Menu...........................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................5
3.2.2 System Settings ..................................................................................................................6
3.2.2.1 General Settings........................................................................................................7
3.2.2.2 Network.......................................................................................................................8
3.2.2.3 Hardware Settings...................................................................................................10
3.2.2.4 Default.......................................................................................................................11
3.2.2.5 Screen Calibration...................................................................................................11
3.2.2.6 Backup......................................................................................................................12
3.2.2.7 Version......................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 Device Manager................................................................................................................13

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3.2.4 Input Settings ....................................................................................................................15
3.2.5 Output Settings .................................................................................................................17
3.2.6 Account ..............................................................................................................................18
3.2.7 Shutdown ...........................................................................................................................20
3.3 User Operation Menu............................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Main Menu .........................................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Device List .........................................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Input List.............................................................................................................................21
3.3.4 Output List..........................................................................................................................23
3.3.5 Remote Operation (Network Connection).....................................................................24
3.3.5.1 Shortcut Operation..................................................................................................25
3.3.5.2 Local Preview...........................................................................................................25
3.3.5.3 Decoder Operation..................................................................................................26
3.3.5.4 Playback of the decoder record ............................................................................28
3.3.5.5 PTZ............................................................................................................................29
3.3.5.6 Audio Talk ................................................................................................................30
3.3.5.7 Snapshot ..................................................................................................................31
3.3.5.8 Record ......................................................................................................................31
3.3.5.9 Remote Panel Simulation ......................................................................................33
3.3.6 Remote Operation (RS232) ............................................................................................34
3.3.6.1 The keyboard setup after COM Connection........................................................34
3.3.6.2 Operation..................................................................................................................35
3.3.7 Remote Operation (RS485) ............................................................................................36
3.3.7.1 The keyboard settings after PTZ connection ......................................................36
3.3.7.2 Operation..................................................................................................................36
3.3.8 Remote Control.................................................................................................................36
3.3.8.1 Local preview mode................................................................................................37
3.3.8.2 Decoder Mode .........................................................................................................37
3.3.8.3 PTZ Control..............................................................................................................37
3.3.8.4 Menu Operation.......................................................................................................39
3.3.9 Advanced ...........................................................................................................................39
3.3.9.1 RS232 .......................................................................................................................40
3.3.9.2 Modify Password .....................................................................................................40
3.3.9.3 AUX Settings............................................................................................................41
3.3.9.4 Decode Settings ......................................................................................................41
3.3.9.5 MAC Settings...........................................................................................................42
3.3.9.6 Snapshot ..................................................................................................................43
3.3.9.7 Backup......................................................................................................................45
3.4 Matrix Mode Detailed operation ..........................................................................................45
3.4.1.1 Set Scheme..............................................................................................................47
3.4.1.2 PTZ Control..............................................................................................................49

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APPENDIX TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ...........51

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network keyboard!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series network keyboard features and functions.
Before the operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not place objects on the network keyboard
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
The network keyboard should be used in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,
inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

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1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Features
zOne network keyboard can control several DVRs or several network keyboards can
control one DVR.
zCan control speed dome.
zSupport RS485 and RS232 port.
zSupport HDMI port.
zSupport 2 USB ports. They are used to upgrade the applications, import/export
configuration, backup snap picture and record files and etc.
zSupport VGA output.
zUse the joystick to control the PTZ conveniently.
zSupport all operations you get from DVR front panel function keys.
zSupport keyboard lock function.
zSupport multiple-level operation rights.
zSupport menu setup of one or more DVR(s).
z10.2-inch 800*480 TFT touch panel. On-screen menu, user-friendly interface, support
touch pen for convenient operation.
zControl NVS, NVD.
zBuilt-in 10/100/1000M self-adaptive RJ45 port.
zBuilt-in WIFI module and external WIFI antenna, support wireless network
connection.
1.2 Specifications
Working Temperature 0℃-+55℃
Weight 4.5Kg
Dimension (L*W*H.mm) 480mmx240mmx87mm (Excludes
joystick ）
Working Power 12V, 3.33A
LCD Dimension 10.2-inch

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2Overview and Controls
2.1 Front Panel
This series products’ front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
It includes seven panes.
SN Name SN Name
1 Touch panel 4 Shuttle(Outer ring)
Jog(Inner dial)
2 Indication light 5 Function buttons
3 Record playback 6 PTZ control
7 Joystick
2.2 Function Buttons List
Please refer to the following sheet for function button information.
SN Name Symbol Function
Number and
character
0-9 It is to input number and character. Click the Shift
button to switch.
ESC Cancel/exit
ENTER Confirm
SHIFT Switch
Function
key
LOCK Work with SHIFT button to lock/unlock the device.
Working power
indication light
POWER The light becomes on when the keyboard
connects to the power.
Indication
light
Wire network
indication light
LINK The light becomes on when the keyboard connect
to the wire network properly.

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Indication light RX/TX The light becomes on when the wire network data
is sending or receiving properly.
Wireless
indication light
WIFI The light becomes ion when it connects to the
wireless network properly.
PT PTZ shortcut button
GOTO Preset
AUTO PAN Pan
PATTERN Pattern
ZOOM+ PTZ lens zoom in.
ZOOM- PTZ lens zoom out.
FOCUS+ Focus of the PTZ lens zoom in.
FOCUS- Focus of the PTZ lens zoom out.
IRIS+ Iris of the PTZ lens zoom in.
IRIS- Iris of the PTZ lens zoom out.
LIGHT Speed dome light shortcut button
PTZ
control
WIPER Speed dome wiper shortcut button.
CAM Working with the number button to select the input
channel.
MON Working with the number button to select the
output channel.
WIN Working with the number button to select the
output window.
MULT Working with the number button to select the
window split mode.
CAM-G Working with the number button to select the input
group.
Decoder
MON-G Working with the number button to select the
output group.
TOUR PTZ control, tour.
MULT Window split mode.
DEVC Working with number button to select remote
device.
Record zRecord/playback.
Stop record Stop record/playback.
Play/pause fzPlay normally when it is backward playing or
in pause mode.
zPlay when it is in pause mode.
Backward/Pau
se
WzPlay backward when it is in normal playback
or in pause mode.
zClick it to pause playback when it plays
backward.
DVR
Buttons
Play previous zWhen playback, click it to play the previous

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file.
zIn menu setup interface, you can skip to the
previous item.
Play next zWhen playback, click it to play the next file.
zIn menu setup interface, you can skip to the
next item.
AUX AUX button. Working with number buttons.
AUX
buttons
MAC Macro setup.
Touch panel Display OSD.
Others
Jog AUX menu or function buttons operation.
2.3 Rear Panel
This series products’ rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 WIFI antenna
2 GND stud
3 RS422/RS485 port
4 Network port
5 VGA port
6 USB port
7 HDMI port
8 Audio output
9 Audio input
10 RS232
11 Power port
12 Power on-off button

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3Overview of Navigation and Controls
Before operation, please make sure:
zThe supplying power and the device power are matched.
3.1 Login, Logout & Shutdown
3.1.1 Login
Connect the power to the keyboard, you can see the power indicator light becomes on.
You can see mode selection interface on the LCD after it properly boots up. See Figure
3-1.
Figure 3-1
3.1.1.1 General Mode
Select general mode you can see the login interface. See Figure 3-2.The factory default
user name is admin and password is admin. Please turn the jog (inner dial) to select the
user name and turn the shutter (outer ring) to move the cursor to input the password. Or
you can use the mouse or touch panel to input the password. Click the SHIFT button to
switch the input method. The input method includes number, capitalized character, small
character and etc.
The administrator account has only one user (admin) and the user name is read-only. The
admin can add the ordinary user account and set corresponding devices for each account.
For detailed operation contents, please refer to Chapter 3.2 Admin Operation Menu and
Chapter 3.3 User Operation Menu.

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Figure 3-2
3.1.1.2 Matrix Mode
Select Matrix mode，you can see the following interface. Please input matrix information
here. See Figure 3-3. Please refer to chapter 3.4 for detailed matrix mode operation.
Figure 3-3
3.1.2 Shutdown
After you logged out the system, you can press the power button to turn off the keyboard.
3.2 Admin Operation Menu
3.2.1 Main Menu
After you login, the main interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-4.

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It includes six buttons: General, Device manager, Input Settings, Output Settings, Account
and Shutdown.
Tips:
After you login the menu, you can set the menu property.
There are three ways for you.
zYou can set the device via the touch panel.
zYou can use the joystick to move the cursor or select the item. After you complete
current setup, you can use the joystick to move the cursor to select other items. For
special menu item, you can follow the prompt to click the ENTER button to confirm
the operation or the ESC button to cancel current setup.
zYou can connect the mouse to the keyboard to use.
Figure 3-4
3.2.2 System Settings
The system settings include the following buttons: general, network, hardware, default,
calibration, backup and version. See Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5
3.2.2.1 General Settings
In this interface, you can set system time, date, language, name and etc. It includes
the Y-M-D-H-M-S setup. You can move your cursor to the corresponding position and
then input. See Figure 3-6.
zSystem time: Here is for you to set system time
zDate format: There are three types: YYYYY-MM-DD: MM-DD-YYYYY or
DD-MM-YYYY.
zDate separator: There are three denotations to separate date: dot, beeline and
solidus.
zDST: Here you can set DST time and date. Please enable DST function and then click
set button. Here you can set start time and end time by setting corresponding date/week
setup.
zTime format: There are two types: 24-hour mode or 12-hour mode.
zLanguage: System supports various languages. You can select from the dropdown
list. Please note system needs to reboot to activate current setup.
zDevice No.: Here you can input device number.
zDevice ID: Here you can input a name for current device. The network keyboard
supports various input methods. You can use the corresponding input method to input a
name.

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Figure 3-6
3.2.2.2 Network
There are two ways for you to select: LAN and WLAN.
3.2.2.2.1 LAN
The wire network interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-7.
You can use the direction keys and number keys to set. You can use the touch panel
or the left/right button to move the cursor to the corresponding position and then use
the number keys to change the setup.
zIP address: Here you can input IP address.
zSubnet mask: You can input subnet mask here.
zDHCP: It is to auto search IP. When enable DHCP function, you can not modify
IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are from DHCP function. If you have not enabled
DHCP function, IP/Subnet mask/Gateway display as zero. You need to disable DHCP
function to view current IP information. Please note you need to have the router and
enable the DHCP function before you use this function.
zTCP port: Default value is 37777.
zPreferred DNS server: DNS server IP address.
zAlternate DNS server: DNS server alternate address.

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Figure 3-7
3.2.2.2.2 WLAN
The wireless network is shown as in Figure 3-8.
zClick Refresh button, system begins search hotspot again and automatically add
password information and etc (If you have added it in the past).
zSelect hotspot you want to connect and then click Connect button. The WIFI new
hotspot setup interface is shown as in Figure 3-9. Please note you need to
disconnect current connection if you want to connect again.
zClick OK button, the WIFI working information can display current connection
status after it successfully established the connection. See Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-8

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Figure 3-9
Figure 3-10
3.2.2.3 Hardware Settings
The hardware interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-11. Here you can set key
sound, key backlight, auto lock time, screen auto off time and etc.
zKey Sound: Here you can check the box here to enable keyboard sound function.
zKey Backlight: Here you can check the box here to enable keyboard backlight
function.
zAuto lock: Here you can set keyboard auto lock interval. The value ranges from 0
to 60. 0 means current function is disabled.
zScreen auto off: Here you can set screen auto off interval. The value ranges from

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0 to 60. 0 means current function is disabled.
Figure 3-11
3.2.2.4 Default
Here you can check the corresponding item to restore factory default setup. See
Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12
3.2.2.5 Screen Calibration
You can use the screen calibration function if the touch position is not accurate with
the actual position. See Figure 3-13.
Here you can view four + icons. Please follow the prompt in the screen to complete the
calibration. Then you can see the corresponding prompt “Successfully calibrated.”

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Figure 3-13
3.2.2.6 Backup
From General settings->backup, the admin can go to the USB device backup list
interface. See Figure 3-14.
zImport: Please connect the USB device to the USB port and then check the box
before the device name. Click the Import box to import the configuration.
zExport: Please connect the USB device to the USB port and then check the box
before the device name. Click the Import box to export the configuration.
System can replace the original file if there are configuration files in the USB device.
Important
Please make sure you configuration file name is “config”; otherwise you can see a
dialogue box says “Invalid configuration file.”
Figure 3-14

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3.2.2.7 Version
In this interface, you can view system version, build date, SN information. You can
also upgrade the system. See Figure 3-15.
Please connect the device to the USB port and then click the Start button to begin the
upgrade operation.
Important
Before the operation, please make sure your upgrade file name is update.bin.
Figure 3-15
3.2.3 Device Manager
Click Device manager button, you can see an interface shown as in Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16
The device manager interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-17.
Here you can see controlled device name, IP address, port, device type, status and etc.
You can add, modify and delete the device.