Dahua D-XVR5104H-4KL-I3 User manual

Digital Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
V1.0.0

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Foreword
General
This quick start guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Manual") introduces the functions and
operations of the DVR device (hereinafter referred to as "the DVR").
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage, data loss, lower performance,
or unpredictable result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save
you time.
Provides additional information as the emphasis and
supplement to the text.
Revision History
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
V1.0.0 First release. July 2020
Privacy Protection Notice
As the DVR user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS. You need to be in compliance
with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests
of other people by implementing measures including but not limited to: providing clear and visible
identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
●The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual
product, the actual product shall prevail.
●We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
●The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related regions.
For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official website. If there
is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the electronic version shall
prevail.
●All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Contact the

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customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
●There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or errors in
print. If there is any doubt or dispute, refer to our final explanation.
●Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
●All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the properties
of their respective owners.
●Visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when
using the DVR.
●If there is any uncertainty or controversy, refer to our final explanation.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the DVR. Read the Manual carefully
before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the Manual during application
and keep it properly after reading.
Operating Requirements
●Do not place and install the DVR in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat generating
device.
●Do not install the DVR in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
●Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
●Do not drip or splash liquids onto the DVR; do not put on the DVR anything filled with liquids, in
order to prevent liquids from flowing into the DVR.
●Install the DVR at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.
●Use the DVR only within rated input and output range.
●Do not dismantle the DVR arbitrarily.
●Transport, use and store the DVR within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Power Requirements
●Use batteries according to requirements. Otherwise, it may result in fire, explosion or burning
risks of batteries!
●To replace batteries, only the same type of batteries can be used.
●Dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.
●Use electric wires within rated specifications recommended by local regulations.
●Use standard power adapter matched with this DVR. Otherwise, the user shall undertake
resulting personnel injuries or DVR damages.
●Use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and supply power
with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For specific power
supply requirements, refer to device labels.
●Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
●Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, keep an angle that facilitates
operation.

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Table of Contents
Foreword.........................................................................................................................................................................................................I
Important Safeguards and Warnings............................................................................................................................................. III
1 Local Operations ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Starting the DVR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Initializing the DVR.................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Configuring Network................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Configuring Encode Setting ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Adding IP Camera ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Changing Channel Type............................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Initializing IP Camera...................................................................................................................................................10
1.5.3 Adding IP Camera by Search Result .....................................................................................................................14
1.5.4 Manually Adding IP Camera.....................................................................................................................................16
1.6 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule .......................................................................................................19
1.7 Configuring P2P Settings.....................................................................................................................................................21
1.7.1 Enabling P2P Function................................................................................................................................................21
1.7.2 Adding the DVR to Smart Phone Client..............................................................................................................22
1.8 Smart Motion Detection.......................................................................................................................................................23
1.9 Live View.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
1.10 Recording Playback..............................................................................................................................................................27
2 Logging in to Web..............................................................................................................................................................................29
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations.........................................................................................................................30

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1 Local Operations
Slight difference might be found on the interfaces of different models. Following figures are for
reference only. The actual product shall prevail.
1.1 Starting the DVR
Before starting the DVR, make sure that:
●The rated input voltage matches the DVR's power requirements.
●The power wire connection is ready.
●For device security, connect the DVR to the power adapter first and then connect it to the power
socket.
●Always use stable current. It is recommended to use UPS as the power source.
1.2 Initializing the DVR
This topic shows how to initialize the DVR before use.
Background Information
When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin (by
default). To guarantee device security, we strongly recommend you properly keep the login
password and regularly modify it.
Procedure
Step 1 Turn on the DVR.
The system enters device initialization interface.
Step 2 From the drop-down lists, select region, language and video standard as needed.

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You can change these settings on setting pages of the DVR after initialization.
Figure 1-1 Set location, language and video standard
Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 Read the Software License Agreement and select I have read and agree to all terms, and
then click Next.
Step 5 Select time zone and configure system time, and then click Next.
Figure 1-2 Configure time zone and system time
Step 6 Configure the password information for device administrator, and then click Next.

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Figure 1-3 Configure password information
Table 1-1 Password information
Parameter
Description
Username By default, the user is
admin
and you cannot change it.
Password Enter a new password for device administrator in
Password
field, and
confirm the password in the next field.
The new password can be set from 8 characters to 32 characters and
contains at least two types from numbers, letters and special
characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password
Password Hint
Enter a prompt question that will help you recall the password for
your device.
On the login interface, click and the prompt will be displayed to
help you reset the password.
Step 7 (Optional) Use mouse to draw an unlock pattern, and then draw it again for confirmation.

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Figure 1-4 Draw an unlock pattern
●The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points.
●If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip.
●Once you have configured the unlock pattern, it will be used as the default
authentication method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for login.
Step 8 (Optional) Apply reserved email and security questions to the DVR.
●Enable Reserved Email and enter the email address.
●Enable Security Question and select questions from the drop-down lists for Question
1, Question 2, and Question 3, and then enter the answers to those questions.
Figure 1-5 Apply reserved email and security questions
Step 9 Click OK.
1.3 Configuring Network
You can configure the basic network settings such as net mode, IP version, and IP address for the
DVR.
Step 1 Select Main Menu > NETWORK > TCP/IP.
Step 2 Configure parameters.

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You can also configure network parameters in the Startup Wizard.
Figure 1-6 TCP/IP
Table 1-2 TCP/IP parameters
Parameter
Description
IP Version In the
IP Version
list, you can select
IPv4
or
IPv6
. Both versions are
supported for access.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the DVR.
DHCP
Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled.
●If DHCP is effective, the obtained information will be displayed in
the
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
and
Default Gateway
. If not, all
values show 0.0.0.0.
●If PPPoE connection is successful, the IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, and DHCP are not available for configuration.
IP Address Enter the IP address and configure the corresponding subnet mask
and default gateway.
IP address and default gateway must be in the same network
segment.
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Preferred DNS Enter the IP address of DNS.
Alternate DNS Enter the IP address of alternate DNS.

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Parameter
Description
MTU
Enter a value for network card. The value ranges from 1280 byte to
1500 byte. The default is 1500.
The suggested MTU values are as below.
●1500: The biggest value of Ethernet information package. This
value is typically selected if there is no PPPoE or VPN connection,
and it is also the default value of some routers, network adapters
and switches.
●1492: Optimized value for PPPoE.
●1468: Optimized value for DHCP.
●1450: Optimized value for VPN.
Test Click
Test
to test if the entered IP address and gateway are
interworking.
Step 3 Click OK.
1.4 Configuring Encode Setting
This topic shows how to set encode settings for each channel.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Main Menu > CAMERA > Encode > Audio/Video.
Step 2 Configure the parameters of the main/sub streams .

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Figure 1-7 Audio/Video
Table 1-3 Audio/Video parameters
Parameter
Description
Channel In the
Channel
list, select the channel that you want to configure the
settings for.
Smart Codec
Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit
stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage
space.
Type
●Main Stream: From the
Type
drop-down list, select
General
,
Motion
, or
Alarm
.
●Sub Stream: This setting is not configurable.
Compression
In the
Compression
list, select the encode mode.
●H.265: Main profile encoding. This setting is recommended.
●H.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high definition.
●H.264: General profile encoding.
●H.264B: Baseline profile encoding. This setting requires higher bit
stream compared with other settings for the same definition.
Resolution
From the Resolution list, select a resolution for video output.
The maximum video resolution may vary model to model.

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Parameter
Description
Bit Rate Type
From the
Bit Rate Type
drop-down list, select resolution for the video.
The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your
device model.
Frame Rate (FPS)
Configure the frames per second for the video. The higher the value,
the clearer and smoother the image will become. Frame rate changes
along with the resolution.
Generally, in PAL format, you can select the value from 1 to 25; in NTSC
format, you can select the value from 1 to 30. However, the specific
range of frame rate that you can select depends on the capability of
the DVR.
Quality This function is available if you select
VBR
in the
Bit Rate
List.
The higher the value, the better the image will become.
I Frame Interval The interval between two reference frames.
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
From the
Bit Rate
drop-down list, select a value or enter a customized
value to change the image quality. The bigger the value is, the better
the image will become.
Video Enable the function for sub stream.
Audio Click
More
, the
More
interface is displayed.
●Audio: This function is enabled by default for main stream. You
need to manually enable it for sub stream 1. Once this function is
enabled, the recorded video file is composite audio and video
stream.
●Audio Source: In the
Audio Source
list, you can select
LOCAL
and
HDCVI
.
◇
LOCAL
: The audio signal is input from Audio input port.
◇
HDCVI
: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera.
●Audio Format: From the
Compression
drop-down list, select a
format as needed.
Audio Source
Compression
Step 3 Click Apply.

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You can click Copy to to copy the settings to other channels.
1.5 Adding IP Camera
You can add an IP camera by search result or by manually entering IP information. Before adding IP
camera, you shall change at least one analog channel to IP channel.
Cameras you want to add must be in the same network with the DVR.
1.5.1 Changing Channel Type
You can convert channel type to IP channel when you need to add IP camera to the DVR.
Background Information
All channels of the DVR are set as analog channels by default, and you can convert them to IP
channels.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Main Menu > CAMERA > Channel Type.
Step 2 Select the check box(es) in IP column.

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●The channel selection for analog camera or IP camera are in sequence, for example, if
you want to convert channels for IP cameras, you need to select from the last channel
number Channel 8first, which means, you cannot select channel 7directly until you
have selected channel 8.
●In the case of the following figure, the 9–16 channels are only for IP cameras and the
range varies with the model you purchased. The actual product shall prevail.
Figure 1-8 Select IP channel
Step 3 Click Apply and follow onscreen instructions to complete the settings.
1.5.2 Initializing IP Camera
The topic shows how to initialize new cameras or the cameras after restoring factory defaults.
Background Information
The IP camera shall be initialized before connecting to an DVR, otherwise the connection will fail. The
initialization will change IP camera's login password and IP address.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Main Menu > Camera > Camera List > Add Camera.
Step 2 Enable Uninitialized, and then click Search Device.

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Figure 1-9 Search uninitialized device
Step 3 Select the camera to be initialized and then click Initialize.
Figure 1-10 Initialize the camera
Step 4 Apply password and email information to the IP camera.
●Use the DVR's settings.

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1. Select Using current device password and email info..
This check box is selected by default.
Figure 1-11 Apply device settings
2. Click Next.
●Manually set password and email information.
1. Cancel Using current device password and email info..
Figure 1-12 Set password
2. Set password.

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Table 1-4 Password
Parameter
Description
User The default value is
admin
that cannot be changed.
Password The new password can be set from 8 characters to 32 characters and
contains at least two types from numbers, letters and special characters
(excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Enter a strong password according to the password strength bar
indication.
Confirm Password
3. Click Next.
4. Enter an email address and click Next.
Figure 1-13 Set email information
Step 5 Configure camera IP address.
●Select DHCP if there is a DHCP server deployed.
●Select Static, and then input IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and incremental
value.
Set the incremental value when you need to change IP addresses of multiple cameras
at one time. The DVR will incrementally add the value on to the fourth section of the IP
address when allocate IP addresses for those cameras.

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Figure 1-14 Configure IP address
Step 6 Click Next.
Wait 1–2 minutes for the initialization to complete.
Step 7 Click Finished.
1.5.3 Adding IP Camera by Search Result
Prerequisites
Make sure that the cameras you want to add have already been initialized and connected to the
right network.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Main Menu > CAMERA > Camera List > Add Camera.
Step 2 Click Search Device.

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Figure 1-15 Search device
Step 3 Add IP cameras.
●Add by double-click: Double-click the target camera to add it to Added Device list.
You can add only one camera by search result at one time.
●Add by check box: Select the check box of the target camera, and then click Add to add
it to Added Device list.