Dahua MCVR5104GCW User manual

HDCVI Mobile Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications ...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Function.........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Features.........................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Specifications................................................................................................................................3
2Front Panel and Rear Panel...............................................................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Extension Port......................................................................................................................10
2.2.3 Bidirectional talk port...........................................................................................................11
2.3 Remote Control...........................................................................................................................11
2.4 Mouse Operation........................................................................................................................13
3Installation and Connections ............................................................................................................15
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR...............................................................................................................15
3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel..........................................................................................15
3.3 HDD/SIM Card Installation........................................................................................................15
3.3.1 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 SIM Card Installation...........................................................................................................17
3.4 Connecting Power Supply.........................................................................................................17
3.5 Connecting Audio/Video Input and Output Devices..............................................................17
3.5.1 Video Input ...........................................................................................................................17
3.5.2 Video output.........................................................................................................................18
3.5.3 Audio Output ........................................................................................................................18
3.6 Alarm Input and Output Connection........................................................................................19
3.6.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.........................................................................................19
3.6.2 Alarm Input Port...................................................................................................................20
3.6.3 Alarm Output Port................................................................................................................20
4Operation.............................................................................................................................................22
4.1 Boot up& Shutdown...................................................................................................................22
4.1.1 Boot up..................................................................................................................................22
4.1.2 Schedule Boot up & Shutdown..........................................................................................22
4.2 Startup Wizard............................................................................................................................22
4.3 Login.............................................................................................................................................23
4.4 Preview........................................................................................................................................23
4.5 Right-Click Menu........................................................................................................................24
4.5.1 Window Switch.....................................................................................................................24
4.5.2 PTZ Control..........................................................................................................................25
4.5.3 Color......................................................................................................................................25
4.5.4 Search...................................................................................................................................26
4.5.5 Record Control.....................................................................................................................26
4.5.6 Alarm Output........................................................................................................................26
4.5.7 Device Info............................................................................................................................26

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4.5.8 Zero-channel encoding.......................................................................................................26
4.5.9 Main Menu............................................................................................................................26
4.6 Search & Playback.....................................................................................................................26
4.7 Information ..................................................................................................................................29
4.7.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................30
4.7.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................31
4.7.3 Log.........................................................................................................................................32
4.7.4 Version..................................................................................................................................33
4.7.5 Device...................................................................................................................................34
4.7.6 Satellite Info..........................................................................................................................34
4.7.7 Online Users.........................................................................................................................35
4.7.8 Network Test........................................................................................................................35
4.7.9 Network Load.......................................................................................................................36
4.8 Vehicle.........................................................................................................................................36
4.8.1 3G..........................................................................................................................................37
4.8.2 WIFI.......................................................................................................................................38
4.8.3 G-Sensor...............................................................................................................................41
4.8.4 Register.................................................................................................................................42
4.8.5 Auto Maintenance ...............................................................................................................42
4.8.6 Abnormal...............................................................................................................................43
4.8.7 TV Adjust...............................................................................................................................44
4.8.8 Speed....................................................................................................................................45
4.9 Setting..........................................................................................................................................45
4.9.1 General .................................................................................................................................46
4.9.2 Encode..................................................................................................................................47
4.9.3 Schedule...............................................................................................................................50
4.9.4 RS232 ...................................................................................................................................51
4.9.5 Network.................................................................................................................................52
4.9.5.1 Network Setting ..........................................................................................................53
4.9.5.2 NTP Setup...................................................................................................................53
4.9.5.3 DDNS...........................................................................................................................54
4.9.5.4 Email.............................................................................................................................56
4.9.5.5 FTP...............................................................................................................................57
4.9.5.6 Alarm center................................................................................................................58
4.9.5.7 Ethernet Port 2............................................................................................................59
4.9.6 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................59
4.9.7 Detect....................................................................................................................................61
4.9.7.1 Video Loss...................................................................................................................61
4.9.7.2 Tampering....................................................................................................................63
4.9.8 PTZ........................................................................................................................................63
4.9.9 Display...................................................................................................................................65
4.9.10 Default...................................................................................................................................67
4.10 Advanced.....................................................................................................................................68
4.10.1 HDD Management...............................................................................................................68
4.10.2 Alarm Output........................................................................................................................69
4.10.3 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................70

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4.10.3.1 Manual record menu..................................................................................................70
4.10.3.2 Basic operation...........................................................................................................70
4.10.3.3 Enable/disable record................................................................................................71
4.10.3.4 Enable all channel recording....................................................................................71
4.10.3.5 Stop all channel recording.........................................................................................72
4.10.4 Account.................................................................................................................................72
4.10.4.1 Modify Password........................................................................................................73
4.10.4.2 Add/Modify Group ......................................................................................................73
4.10.4.3 Add/Modify User.........................................................................................................74
4.10.5 Import/Export........................................................................................................................74
4.11 Backup.........................................................................................................................................75
4.11.1 Detect Device.......................................................................................................................75
4.11.2 Backup..................................................................................................................................75
4.12 Shutdown.....................................................................................................................................77
5WEB OPERATION.............................................................................................................................78
5.1 Network Connection...................................................................................................................78
5.2 Login.............................................................................................................................................78
5.3 LAN Mode....................................................................................................................................80
5.4 Real-time Monitor.......................................................................................................................81
5.5 PTZ...............................................................................................................................................82
5.6 Image/Relay-out.........................................................................................................................83
5.6.1 Image ....................................................................................................................................83
5.6.2 Relay output.........................................................................................................................84
5.7 Zero-channel encoding..............................................................................................................84
5.8 WAN Login..................................................................................................................................84
5.9 Setup............................................................................................................................................85
5.9.1 Channel.................................................................................................................................85
5.9.1.1 Conditions....................................................................................................................85
5.9.1.2 Video and Audio..........................................................................................................87
5.9.1.2.1 Encode.........................................................................................................................87
5.9.1.2.2 Snapshot......................................................................................................................88
5.9.1.2.3 Overlay........................................................................................................................89
5.9.1.2.4 Zero-Ch Encoding.......................................................................................................90
5.9.1.2.5 Preview Overlay..........................................................................................................90
5.9.1.2.6 Path .............................................................................................................................91
5.9.1.3 Channel Name............................................................................................................91
5.9.2 Network.................................................................................................................................92
5.9.2.1 TCP/IP..........................................................................................................................92
5.9.2.2 Connection ..................................................................................................................93
5.9.2.3 DDNS...........................................................................................................................93
5.9.2.4 Email.............................................................................................................................95
5.9.2.5 Alarm Centre...............................................................................................................96
5.9.3 Event.....................................................................................................................................97
5.9.3.1 Video detect ................................................................................................................97
5.9.3.1.1 Video loss....................................................................................................................97
5.9.3.1.2 Tampering ...................................................................................................................98

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5.9.3.2 Alarm............................................................................................................................98
5.9.3.2.1 Local Alarm ................................................................................................................99
5.9.3.2.2 Net Alarm..................................................................................................................100
5.9.3.2.3 Alarm Out .................................................................................................................101
5.9.4 Storage................................................................................................................................101
5.9.4.1 Schedule....................................................................................................................101
5.9.4.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................103
5.9.4.2.1 Local Storage ............................................................................................................103
5.9.4.2.2 FTP............................................................................................................................103
5.9.4.3 Record control...........................................................................................................104
5.9.5 System ................................................................................................................................105
5.9.5.1 General ......................................................................................................................105
5.9.5.1.1 General......................................................................................................................105
5.9.5.1.2 Date and time............................................................................................................105
5.9.5.2 Account......................................................................................................................106
5.9.5.2.1 User name .................................................................................................................107
5.9.5.2.2 Group ........................................................................................................................108
5.9.5.3 Default........................................................................................................................109
5.9.5.4 Import/Export.............................................................................................................110
5.9.5.5 Upgrade.....................................................................................................................110
5.9.5.6 RS232........................................................................................................................110
5.9.5.7 PTZ.............................................................................................................................111
5.9.6 Information..........................................................................................................................112
5.9.6.1 Version.......................................................................................................................112
5.9.6.2 Log..............................................................................................................................112
5.9.7 Vehicle.................................................................................................................................113
5.9.7.1 Vehicle........................................................................................................................113
5.9.7.2 WIFI............................................................................................................................114
5.9.7.3 3G...............................................................................................................................114
5.9.7.3.1 CDMA/GPRS ...........................................................................................................115
5.9.7.3.2 Mobile.......................................................................................................................115
5.9.7.4 Auto Register ............................................................................................................116
5.9.7.5 Auto Maintenance ....................................................................................................116
5.9.7.6 Abnormality ...............................................................................................................117
5.9.7.7 Display.......................................................................................................................119
5.9.7.7.1 GUI ...........................................................................................................................119
5.9.7.7.2 TVAdjust..................................................................................................................120
5.9.7.8 Speed.........................................................................................................................120
5.10 Playback....................................................................................................................................121
5.10.1 Playback Record ...............................................................................................................122
5.10.2 Clip and Save Record.......................................................................................................122
5.10.3 File List................................................................................................................................123
5.11 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................125
5.12 Log out.......................................................................................................................................126
5.13 Un-install Web Control.............................................................................................................126
6Digital Surveillance System............................................................................................................127

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7FAQ....................................................................................................................................................128
8Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation .........................................................................................133

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our mobile digital video recorder!
This user’s manual 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.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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 DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the 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 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.
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
Installation 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 DVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
Accessories
Always use accessories recommend by the manufacturer.

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1 Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
This series HDCVI mobile DVR is a series mobile DVR based on our latest platform.
It integrates video process, wireless network technology, GPS technology, structure
technology, and vehicle information sampling and process technology together.
It adopts solid aluminum alloy case and has one built-in 2.5-inch HDD or SD card as the
storage media. Support built-in 3G/WIFI wireless transmission module and GPS module.
It can be used on the vehicle to realize local audio/video storage and vehicle information
sampling. It can send out real-time video and vehicle information to the remote
management centre via the WAN to build up a wireless surveillance management
system.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as public transportation,
long-distance bus, public security patrol, public security, logistics transportation and etc. It can
also be sued in many environments which has high requirement for the video monitor.
Important
Please note, GPS, WIFI, 3G function are optional. Please make sure you purchased product
support these functions.
1.2 Function
Slight difference may be found due to different series products.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video signal. 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)
Client-end user can download the DVR file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support forward
play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.
Network operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm activation function

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Several-channel relay on-off signal alarm output, easily to realize alarm trigger action and on-site
light control.
The alarm input port and output port has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
RS485 port to realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port to connect to peripheral devices such as keyboard, COM port, matrix control and etc.
Standard 100Mbps Ethernet port can realize network access function.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via the RS485 communication.
Support various decode protocols to realize PTZ and PTZ dome camera control function.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
GPS positioning
The GSP information can activate the record function while the search function can activate the
vehicle movement track.
Please note only the unit of GPS module supports this function.
3G network
Latest wireless network communication technology allows you to easily control the device.
Please note only the unit of 3G module supports this function.
Removable HDD design
The professional removable anti-vibration design supports fix and removable operation and can
connect to PC USB port to realize fast and convenience data backup.
Dual–stream
Considering the wireless network band is small and the network is not stable, system adopts the
dual stream to implement real-time record and network transmission independently, which greatly
optimizes the network transmission encode code and enhance the wireless network control
compatibility.
Vehicle status record
There are six external alarm output ports. You can connect to the door signal, direction indicator
lamp signal, reversing light signal, stop lamp signal and etc to prompt the driver and record
vehicle status.
1.3 Features
Mobile vehicle power
Professional wide power supplying design (6-36V) for vehicle use. It is suitable for various
voltages. It has overload protection, under voltage protection, short circuit protection and overflow