Dahua 32 Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.3.0

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Table of Contents
1Hardware Installation and Connection..........................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked NVR ..........................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel.....................................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis....................................................................................1
1.4 HDD Installation .....................................................................................................1
1.4.1 32 Series/32-P Series/32-S Series...........................................................1
1.4.2 38 Series.......................................................................................................2
1.5 Front Panel .............................................................................................................3
1.5.1 32 Series/32-P Series/32-S Series...........................................................3
1.5.2 38 Series.......................................................................................................4
1.6 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................6
1.6.1 32 Series.......................................................................................................6
1.6.2 32-P Series/32-S Series.............................................................................7
1.6.3 38 Series.......................................................................................................9
1.7 Connection Sample .............................................................................................11
2System Performance .....................................................................................................12
3Simple GUI Operation ...................................................................................................13
3.1 Login ......................................................................................................................13
3.2 System Setting-Schedule ...................................................................................14
3.3 System Setting-Network Setup..........................................................................15
3.4 System Setting-PTZ ............................................................................................16
3.4.1 PTZ Setup ..................................................................................................16
3.4.2 PTZ Operation ...........................................................................................17
3.5 Advanced-HDD Management............................................................................18
3.6 System Setting-Alarm .........................................................................................18
3.7 Remote Device.....................................................................................................19
3.7.1 UPNP ..........................................................................................................19

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3.7.2 Built-in Switch Setup.................................................................................19
3.7.3 Remote Device ..........................................................................................20
4Web Client Operation ....................................................................................................24
4.1 Network Connection ............................................................................................24
4.2 Login ......................................................................................................................24
4.3 Main Window ........................................................................................................24
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements .....................................................26

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This quick start guide is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in the bag.

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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 apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVR
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 NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 50 ℃
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.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
zInstallation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.

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zAccessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
zPlease refer to the packing list in the box *
Component Name 32 Series 32-P Series 32-S Series 38 Series Quantity
NVR ■■■■1
7-pin SATA cable ■■■■2 (8 for 38 series )
Power cable ■■■■1 (2 for 32-P
series)
Network cable ■■■■1
Remote control ■■■■1
Black optical mouse ■■■■1
Power adapter ■■■□1 (2 for 32-P
series)
Quick start guide ■■■■1
CD ■■■■1
Plastic pad ■■■■1

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1Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric
safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked NVR
When you receive the NVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage.
The protective materials used for the package of the NVR can protect most accidental clashes during
transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list (Remote control is optional). Finally you can remove the
protective film of the NVR.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel, please refer
to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when
we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
Usually we do not recommend the PC HDD.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1.4.1 32 Series/32-P Series/32-S Series
1. Loosen the screws of the
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and side
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2. Fix four screws in the HDD
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.
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.

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1.4.2 38 Series
①Use the screwdriver to loose the screws of the rear panel and then remove the front cover.
②Put the HDD to the HDD bracket in the chassis and then line up the four screws to the four holes in the
HDD. Use the screwdriver to fix the screws firmly to secure HDD on the HDD bracket
③Connect to the HDD data cable to the main board and the HDD port respectively. Loosen the power
cable of the chassis and connect another end of the power cable to the HDD port.
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
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.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the
rear panel and the side panel.

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④After connect the cable, put the front cover back to the device and then fix screws of the rear panel.
Important：
Please turn off the power before you replace the HDD.
1.5 Front Panel
1.5.1 32 Series/32-P Series/32-S Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or
shut down DVR.
Number button Number 0-9 and
etc
zInput Arabic number
zSwitch channel
Shift zIn textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English (Small/Capitalized), donation and etc.
zEnable or disable tour.
Fast play Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Play/Pause fzIn backward playback or pause mode, click this button to go
normal playback.
zIn normal playback click this button to pause playback
zIn pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
zIn real-time monitor mode, click it to go to the search
interface.
Reverse/Pause WzIn normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
zplayback
zIn reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
Play previous _In playback mode, playback the previous video

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Play Next fzIn playback mode, playback the next video
Up/Down , zActivate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
zIncrease/decrease numeral.
zAssistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/Right , zShift current activated control, and then move left and right.
zWhen playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
ESC ESC zGo to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
zWhen playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter ENTER zConfirm current operation
zGo to default button
zGo to menu
Assistant Fn zOne-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
zBackspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before
the cursor.
zIn motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
zIn text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
zIn HDD management interface, you can click it to switch
HDD record information and other information (Menu
prompt)
zRealize other special functions.
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Window switch Mult Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse, burner and etc.
Record light 1-16 For 4/8/16 channel device: indication light on means that the
channel is in recording.
Power indication
light
Power Power indication light.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold
value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Network abnormal
indication light
Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light
becomes red to alert you.
IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
1.5.2 38 Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-2.