Dahua DVR0X04AH-VD-E User manual

ATM DVR Series User’s Manual
Version 1.1.0

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................1
1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................2
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ...........................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Connection Sample........................................................................................................................10
2.4 Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................11
2.5 Mouse Control................................................................................................................................13
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................16
3.1 Check Unpacked ATM DVR..........................................................................................................16
3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel...............................................................................................16
3.3 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Non anti-vibration HDD bracket installation.............................................................................16
3.3.2 Anti-vibration HDD bracket installation....................................................................................17

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3.4 Desktop and Rack Mount..............................................................................................................17
3.5 Connecting Power Supply .............................................................................................................17
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices...............................................................................17
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input.............................................................................................................17
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output..........................................................................................................18
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio................................................................18
3.7.1 Audio Input.................................................................................................................................18
3.7.2 Audio Output..............................................................................................................................18
3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection .............................................................................................19
3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details................................................................................................19
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port.........................................................................................................................20
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port......................................................................................................................20
3.9 RS485 .............................................................................................................................................21
3.10 Other Interfaces .............................................................................................................................21
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................22
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ..........................................................................................................22
4.1.1 Login...........................................................................................................................................22
4.1.2 Main Menu.................................................................................................................................23
4.1.3 Logout.........................................................................................................................................23
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure............................................................................................24
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery.............................................................................................................24
4.2 Live Viewing ...................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Right-Click Menu..........................................................................................................................28
4.3.1 Window Switch ..........................................................................................................................28
4.3.2 PTZ Control................................................................................................................................29
4.3.3 Color...........................................................................................................................................29
4.3.4 Search........................................................................................................................................30
4.3.5 Record Control...........................................................................................................................30

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4.3.6 Alarm Output..............................................................................................................................30
4.3.7 Remote Device..........................................................................................................................30
4.3.8 Zero-channel encode................................................................................................................30
4.3.9 Main Menu.................................................................................................................................30
4.4 PTZ .................................................................................................................................................31
4.5 Search.............................................................................................................................................37
4.5.1 Slow playback and fast playback.............................................................................................40
4.5.2 Card record search....................................................................................................................40
4.6 Manual Record...............................................................................................................................40
4.7 Remote Device...............................................................................................................................41
4.8 Alarm Output ..................................................................................................................................43
4.9 Zero-Channel Encode....................................................................................................................43
4.10 Schedule.........................................................................................................................................44
4.10.1 Schedule Menu.....................................................................................................................44
4.10.2 Snapshot................................................................................................................................46
4.10.3 Image FTP.............................................................................................................................48
4.11 Detect..............................................................................................................................................49
4.11.1 Go to Detect Menu................................................................................................................49
4.11.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................49
4.11.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................53
4.11.4 Tampering .............................................................................................................................53
4.12 Alarm...............................................................................................................................................54
4.13 Backup............................................................................................................................................57
4.13.1 Detect Device........................................................................................................................57
4.13.2 Backup...................................................................................................................................57
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS....................60

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5.1 Menu Tree ......................................................................................................................................60
5.2 Main Menu......................................................................................................................................60
5.3 Information......................................................................................................................................61
5.3.1 HDD Information........................................................................................................................62
5.3.2 BPS.............................................................................................................................................63
5.3.3 Log..............................................................................................................................................63
5.3.4 Version.......................................................................................................................................65
5.3.5 Online Users..............................................................................................................................65
5.3.6 Network Test..............................................................................................................................66
5.3.7 Network Load.............................................................................................................................67
5.4 Setting.............................................................................................................................................68
5.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................68
5.4.2 Encode.......................................................................................................................................71
5.4.3 Schedule....................................................................................................................................73
5.4.4 RS232.........................................................................................................................................73
5.4.5 Network......................................................................................................................................74
5.4.6 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................90
5.4.7 Defence......................................................................................................................................90
5.4.8 Detect.........................................................................................................................................93
5.4.9 Pan/Tilt/Zoom.............................................................................................................................93
5.4.10 Display...................................................................................................................................93
5.4.11 Default....................................................................................................................................95
5.5 Advanced........................................................................................................................................96
5.5.1 HDD Manager............................................................................................................................97
5.5.2 Abnormal..................................................................................................................................101
5.5.3 Alarm Output............................................................................................................................102
5.5.4 Manual Record ........................................................................................................................102
5.5.5 Arm...........................................................................................................................................102
5.5.6 Account ....................................................................................................................................103
5.5.7 Auto Maintenance....................................................................................................................106
5.5.8 TV Adjust..................................................................................................................................107
5.5.9 ATM/POS.................................................................................................................................107
5.5.10 Voice....................................................................................................................................110
5.5.11 Import/Export.......................................................................................................................112
5.6 Backup..........................................................................................................................................113

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5.7 Shutdown......................................................................................................................................113
6WEB OPERATION..........................................................................................115
6.1 Network Connection.....................................................................................................................115
6.2 Login .............................................................................................................................................115
6.3 LAN Mode.....................................................................................................................................117
6.4 Real-time Monitor.........................................................................................................................119
6.5 PTZ ...............................................................................................................................................119
6.6 Image/Relay-out...........................................................................................................................120
6.7 WAN Login ...................................................................................................................................121
6.8 Setup.............................................................................................................................................122
6.8.1 Channel....................................................................................................................................122
6.8.2 Network....................................................................................................................................127
6.8.3 Event........................................................................................................................................139
6.8.4 Storage.....................................................................................................................................148
6.8.5 System .....................................................................................................................................152
6.8.6 Advanced.................................................................................................................................164
6.8.7 Information...............................................................................................................................168
6.8.8 Remote Device........................................................................................................................170
6.9 Playback .......................................................................................................................................172
6.10 Alarm.............................................................................................................................................176
6.11 Log out..........................................................................................................................................177
6.12 Un-install Web Control.................................................................................................................177

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7PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................179
8FAQ.................................................................................................................180
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .................................................185
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................186
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST...........................................192
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .................................................193
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST ..................................................194
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST .....................................195
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................196

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our ATM DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series ATM DVR features and functions, as well as a
detailed menu tree.
Before installation and 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 apply power to the ATM DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the ATM DVR.
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 ATM DVR 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 specified environments.
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 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field. It adopts embedded
design to maintain high security and reliability. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor
at the same time and can guarantee audio/video synchronization. This series product has advanced
technology and strong network data transmission function.
Embedded Linux OS to maintan system sound and stable operation.
General H.264 video compression and G.711A audio compression technology to realize high video
quality and low bit rate.
Unique frame by frame playback function to show the detailed information when playback. Suitable
for the details analysis.
It can work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote
monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication, electric
power, interrogation, transportation, residential district, factory, warehouse, resources, and water
conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
Real-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA/HDMI/LCD (For product of the LCD) output at the same time.
Storage function
Non-working HDD adopts hibernation technology to guarantee sound ventilation and low power
consumption to extend HDD lift span.
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
Compression format
Support 4/8-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal
from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, USB burner).
Support backup via eSATA port.
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record and playback function

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Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search,
forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Search record by card number (With ATM communication)
Support various record modes.
Support specified zone enlargement when system is in one-windoe full-screen mode.
Network operation
Support network remote real-time monitor.
Remote PTZ control.
Remote record search/playback.
Alarm activation function
Six relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. System can trigger screen
prompt, PTZ, tour, snapshot, buzzer, audio and etc.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to
upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. It can also be used to connect to the ATM
DVR and POS to send out or receive the card number protocol data.
One standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
Parameter
4/8-ch All-Channel
960H Realtime
Series
4/8-ch All-Channel
CIF Realtime Series
4-ch All-Channel
960H Realtime
Hybrid Series
System
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface
User-friendly graphical user interface
Input
Devices
Front panel, USB mouse
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Compression
Standard
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Audio
Compressio
n
G711A, G711U, PCM

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Video monitor
Video Input
4/8-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
4/8-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P,
B75Ω)
Total 8 channels (4 IP
channels+4 analog
channels).
Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC,BNC (1.0VP-P，75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Front panel LCD output (For product of LCD series).
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video
Standard
PAL (625 TVL, 50f/s)，NTSC (525 TVL, 60f/s)
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video
Partition
1/4/8/9
windows(Optional)
1/4/8/9
windows(Optional)
1/4/8/9
windows(Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as motion detection, and schedule
auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
960H
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
CIF
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
960H

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Playback：
All-ch: 960H 960
×576/960×480, D1
704×576/704×480,
HD1
352×576/352×480,
2CIF
704×288/704×240,
CIF 352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
For 4-channel series
product: Playback：
The 1st ch: 960H
960
×576/960×480,
D1
704×576/704×480
, HD1
352×576/352×480
, 2CIF
704×288/704×240
, CIF 352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
The 2nd to 4th
channel: CIF
352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
For 8-channel series
product: Playback：
The 1st and 2nd
ch: 960H 960
×576/960×480,
D1
704×576/704×480
, HD1
352×576/352×480
, 2CIF
704×288/704×240
, CIF 352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
The 3rd to 8th
channel: CIF
352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Playback：
Analog-Channel
All-ch: 960H 960
×576/960×480, D1
704×576/704×480,
HD1
352×576/352×480,
2CIF
704×288/704×240,
CIF 352×288/
352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Digital-Channel
Max 4-channel 720P
or 2-channel 1080P
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240,
QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information
Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust
Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuratio
n
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

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Audio
Audio Input
4/8-ch 200 mV～
1000mV 10KΩ(BNC)
4/8-ch 200 mV～
1000mV 10KΩ(BNC)
4-ch 200 mV～
1000mV 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200 mV～3000mV600Ω(BNC)
Bidirectional
Audio
1-ch bidirectonal talk input, 200mV～3000mV10KΩ (BNC)
1-ch bidirectonal talk output, 200mV～3000mV60KΩ（BNC）
Audio
Broadcast
1-ch audio broadcast function, 200mV～3000mV60KΩ（BNC）
Audio
Broadcast
Function
Support broadcast function via alarm trigger or schedule setup.
Schedule
Broadcast
Different volume setups for different periods.
Hard disk
Hard Disk
4 built-in SATA ports. Support 1-4 HDD(s).
Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 55MByte/h/channel
Video：22-900MByte/h/channel
HDD
Manager
Non-working HDD adopts hibernation function. It is suitable to guarantee
sound ventilation, lower power consumption and enhance HDD life span.
Record and
playback
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording, alarm
recording and card number record.
Priority: Manual recording>card numbe recording-> alarm
recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat
Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record
Search
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch
Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when a file is end system auto plays the
next file in the current channel
Playback
Way
Support mark playback
Multi-
channel
Playback
There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode.
(It may vary due to different series.)
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Partial
Enlargemen
t
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
Backup
function
Backup
Mode
HDD backup.Redundancy HDD backup.
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support peripheral eSATA device.
Support network download and save.
Network
Function
Network
control
View monitor channel remotely.
ATM DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as motion detection and video loss via
client.

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Support network PTZ lens control
File remote download and backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record, external alarm, screen message prompt, or
audio.
Video Loss
Alarm can activate record, external alarm, screen message prompt, or
audio.
Tampering
6-level sensitivity setup. Alarm can activate record, external alarm,
screen message prompt, or audio.
Arm/disarm
defence
zone
Max 9 zones. Support realtime zone/delay zone/24-H zone. Alarm can
activate record, external alarm, screen message prompt, or audio.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input
9-ch alarm input（NO/NC.）
Alarm
Output
6-channel relay output, including one controllable DC +12V output port.
Alarm Relay
0.5A 125VAC/1A 30VDC
Interface
USB
Interface
3 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
RS232
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
DC +12V
Besides one DC +12V on the alarm output, there are two general DC
+12V outputs. Each DC +12V max supports 1A current.
System
Information
HDD
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 6000 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version
Display version information: channel amount, system version and release
date.
On-line user
Display current on-line user
User
Management
User
Manageme
nt
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password
Authenticati
on
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade
Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Password login protection to guarantee safety

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User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off ATM DVR.
General
Parameter
Power
220/110V，50-60HZ
Power
Consumptio
n
20W (With adapter, exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
Professional ATM DVR case design: 200mm×180mm×300mm(W*H*D)
Weight
3.5 Kg～4.5Kg (Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
Rack/Desktop

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2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series ATM
DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Reverse/Pause/5
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse playback.
In reverse playback, click this button to pause.
In text mode, input number 5.
Play/Pause/6
In backward playback or pause mode, click this button to
go normal playback.
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 6.
Slow play/7
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7.
Fast play/8
Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8.
Play previous/9
In playback mode, playback the previous video
When set menu contents, click it to go the previous menu.
In text mode, input number 9.

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Play Next/0
In playback mode, playback the next video.
When set menu contents, click it to go the previous menu.
In text mode, input number 0.
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English (Small/Capitalized), donation and etc.
Arm
Click it to go to the arm setup. Click shortly to select bypass
and defence zone. Click OK button to arm.
Press it for a long time to arm/disarm directly.
Aux
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys
to realize setup.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it
for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
Realize other special functions on each menu interface.
Check or cancel check box.
Record
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
Switch record mode.
Cancel
Cancel
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm
Confirm current operation
Go to main menu
When preview, click it to pop-up navigation bar (Please make
sure you have enabled navigation bar function.)
Direction buttons
/1/2/3/4
,
Real-time monitor mode, click to switch one-window, multiple-
window.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Change setup
PTZ control switch
In text mode, input number 1/4.
,
One-window real-time monitor mode, click left/right button to
switch monitor channel.
PTZ control switch
In text mode, input number 2/3.
Power
Boot up/shut donw device.
Press this button for a long time to shut down the device (The
user of the corresponding rights shall login first and then shut
down).
Press it for a short time to boot up/shut down screen.
USB
Connect to mouse or backup device
Remote control
receiver
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Power indicator light
Power indicator light.is on when the power connection is OK.
HDD status indicator
light
When HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes on.
Network statusl
indicator light
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes on.
Alarm indictor light
The light is on when an alarm occurs.
Arm indictor light
The light is on when the defence zone is armed.
Record indictor light
…
It is to display HDD record status. The light is on when
corresponding channel is recording.

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2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1
Audio input
2
Video input
3
ALARM-RS485
port
4
eSATA port
5
HDMI port
6
USB port
7
Network port(RJ45)
8
Video VGA port
9
GND port
10
RS232 port
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Bidirectional talk
input
12
Video output
13
Audio broadcast
output port (Support
earphone output)
14
Audio output port
(Does not support
earphone output）
15
Bidirectional talk
output port
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the straight
cable to connect to the switcher or router.
2.3 Connection Sample
Please refer to Figure 2-3 for connection sample.
The following figure is based on the 8-channel series product.

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Figure 2-3
2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.