Dahua N56 Series User manual

N56 Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual
Version 1.2.2

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Mini 1U Series ...................................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 1U Series ...........................................................................................................................................9
1.3.3 1.5U...................................................................................................................................................16
1.3.4 2U......................................................................................................................................................20
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ......................................................................... 24
2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................24
2.1.1 Mini 1U &1U Series ........................................................................................................................24
2.1.2 1.5U & 2U.........................................................................................................................................29
2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................32
2.2.1 Mini 1U Series .................................................................................................................................32
2.2.2 1U Series .........................................................................................................................................35
2.2.3 1.5U Series ......................................................................................................................................40
2.2.4 2U Series .........................................................................................................................................40
2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................41
2.3.1 Mini 1U Series .................................................................................................................................41
2.3.2 1U Series .........................................................................................................................................42
2.3.3 1.5U...................................................................................................................................................43
2.3.4 2U......................................................................................................................................................44
2.4 Remote Control....................................................................................................................................45
2.5 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................47

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2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................49
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard..............................................................................................................................49
2.6.2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................49
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................................. 50
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................50
3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel...................................................................................................50
3.3 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................................50
3.3.1 Mini 1U and 1U................................................................................................................................50
3.3.2 1.5U...................................................................................................................................................51
3.3.3 2U......................................................................................................................................................51
3.4 Rack Installation ..................................................................................................................................52
3.5 Connecting Power Supply..................................................................................................................52
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................53
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input..................................................................................................................53
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................53
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ..................................................................53
3.7.1 Audio Input.......................................................................................................................................53
3.7.2 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................53
3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................................................54
3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.....................................................................................................54
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port ..............................................................................................................................57
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ...........................................................................................................................58
3.9 RS232....................................................................................................................................................59
3.10 RS485....................................................................................................................................................59

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3.11 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................59
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 60
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................60
4.1.1 Login .................................................................................................................................................60
4.1.2 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................61
4.1.3 Logout...............................................................................................................................................61
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................62
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ..................................................................................................................62
4.2 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................62
4.2.1 Live Viewing.....................................................................................................................................62
4.2.2 Manual record..................................................................................................................................62
4.3 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................64
4.4 Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................67
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ....................................................................................................................................67
4.4.2 Snapshot ..........................................................................................................................................69
4.4.3 Image FTP .......................................................................................................................................71
4.4.4 Snapshot Disk (For special series only) ......................................................................................71
4.5 Detect ....................................................................................................................................................72
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu...............................................................................................................................72
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................72
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................75
4.5.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................................75
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................76
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ...........................................................................................................76
4.6.2 Alarm setup......................................................................................................................................76
4.7 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................78
4.7.1 Detect Device.......................................................................................................................................78
4.7.1 Backup..............................................................................................................................................79
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................80

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4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................80
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................80
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................82
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................82
4.9.1Preset Setup .........................................................................................................................................83
4.9.2 Activate Preset.....................................................................................................................................84
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)...................................................................................................................84
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ...........................................................................................................................84
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.......................................................................................................................................84
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function...................................................................................................................84
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................85
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan..............................................................................................................................85
4.10 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................85
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ................... 86
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................86
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................86
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................87
5.3.1 General.............................................................................................................................................87
5.3.2 Encode .............................................................................................................................................89
5.3.3 Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................90
5.3.4 RS232...............................................................................................................................................90
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................91
5.3.6 Alarm...............................................................................................................................................100
5.3.7 Detect .............................................................................................................................................100
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ................................................................................................................................100
5.3.9 Display............................................................................................................................................101
5.3.10 Default........................................................................................................................................102
5.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................103
5.5 Advanced ............................................................................................................................................103
5.5.1 HDD Management ........................................................................................................................104
5.5.2 Abnormity .......................................................................................................................................107
5.5.3 Alarm Output..................................................................................................................................108

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5.5.4 Manual Record..............................................................................................................................108
5.5.5 Account...........................................................................................................................................108
5.5.6 Auto Maintain.................................................................................................................................111
5.5.7 TV Adjust........................................................................................................................................111
5.5.8 Card Overlay..................................................................................................................................112
5.5.9 Config File Backup........................................................................................................................114
5.6 Information..........................................................................................................................................114
5.6.1 HDD Information ...........................................................................................................................115
5.6.2 BPS.................................................................................................................................................115
5.6.3 Log ..................................................................................................................................................116
5.6.4 Version ...........................................................................................................................................117
5.6.5 Online Users..................................................................................................................................117
5.7 Shutdown............................................................................................................................................118
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................ 119
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ...............................................................................................................119
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .....................................................................................................119
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.....................................................................................120
6.2.1 Preset Setup..................................................................................................................................121
6.2.2 Activate Preset ..............................................................................................................................121
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ...................................................................................................................................121
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ...............................................................................................................................121
6.2.5 Pattern Setup.................................................................................................................................121
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function.............................................................................................................122
6.2.7 Border Setup..................................................................................................................................122
6.2.8 Activate Border Function .............................................................................................................122
6.2.9 Flip ..................................................................................................................................................122
7WEB CLIENT OPERATION ............................................................................ 124
7.1 Network Connection..........................................................................................................................124
7.2 Login....................................................................................................................................................124
7.3 LAN Mode...........................................................................................................................................126

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7.3.1 Real-time Monitor..........................................................................................................................127
7.3.2 PTZ .................................................................................................................................................129
7.3.3 Color ...............................................................................................................................................132
7.3.4 Picture Path and Record Path ....................................................................................................132
7.4 WAN Login..........................................................................................................................................133
7.5 Configure ............................................................................................................................................135
7.5.1 System Information.......................................................................................................................135
7.5.2 System Configuration...................................................................................................................138
7.5.3 Advanced .......................................................................................................................................159
7.5.4 Additional Function .......................................................................................................................165
7.6 Search .................................................................................................................................................168
7.7 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................171
7.8 About ...................................................................................................................................................172
7.9 Log out ................................................................................................................................................173
7.10 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................173
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 174
9FAQ................................................................................................................. 175
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 180
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 181
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST............................................ 186
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 187

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 188
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 189
APPENDIX G EARTHING.................................................................................... 190
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................ 195

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our 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 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 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 environment ranging from 0℃
to 55 ℃
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!

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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 Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and
G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame
play function is suitable for detail analysis. 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.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. 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, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse,
resources, and water conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
zReal-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 output at the same time.
zStorage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
zCompression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and
video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
zBackup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner).
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
zRecord playback function
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.
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.
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Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
zAlarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
zCommunication 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.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
zPTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
zIntelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
zUPnP
It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Mini 1U Series
Parameter Simple Entry-level Series
Simple Lite Series
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, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input 4-CH composite video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
4-CH composite video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)

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Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 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 windows(Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
All-ch: D1 704×576/704×480, HD1 704×288/704×240, 2CIF
352×576/352×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
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.
Video monitor
Color
Configuratio
n
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio Input 4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC) 4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv
5KΩ(BNC)
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv
5KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input
port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Reuse the first channel audio input
port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Record and
playback
Playback
Repeat
Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

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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
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.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support peripheral USB burner.
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network
control
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396/330((PAL 22*18, NTSC 22*15)) detection
zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function
or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
N/A
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input
channel
Support analog alarm signal to
specific alarm output channel.
N/A
Alarm Input
4-ch alarm input（You can set
normal open or normal close type
to select the alarm type. ）
N/A
Alarm
Output
1-channel relay output. N/A
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30V DC 2A，125VAC 1A
（activation alarm ）
N/A
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports. (Max rated current is 800mA)
Interface
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port

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RS485
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control
protocols.
N/A
RS232
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard
connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via
network )
N/A
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
User
Manageme
nt Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authenticati
on Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power DC 12V
Power
Consumptio
n
≤25W (With adapter, exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension Mini 1U, 325mm×245mm×45mm(W×D×H)
Weight 2.35KG(without HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
Parameter
4-ch CIF real-time
entry-level series
8-ch
CIF real-time entry-
level series
16-ch CIF real-time
entry-level series
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
System
OS Embedded LINUX

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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, remote control
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.
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
16-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output
Video
Output
Support HDMI/TV/VGA video output at the same time.
Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 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 windows(Optional) 1/4/8/9 windows 1/4/8/9 /16 windows
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback:
All-ch: D1
704×576/704×480,
HD1
704×288/704×240,
2CIF
352×576/352×480,
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
Playback：
1/2-ch：
D1 704×576/704×480,
2CIF
352×576/352×480,
HD1
704×288/704×240,
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
3~8-ch：
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
Playback：
1-ch：
D1 704×576/704×480,
2CIF
352×576/352×480,
HD1
704×288/704×240,
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
2~16-ch：
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
Video monitor
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396/330(PAL:22*18/NTSC :22*15) zones.
Support various sensitivities.

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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 blue 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.
Audio Input 1-ch 200-2000mV
10KΩ（RCA）
1-ch 200-2000mV
10KΩ（RCA）
1-ch 200-2000mV
10KΩ（RCA）
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk function.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual 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 file is end system auto plays the next file
in the current channel
Multi-
channel
Playback
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch playback
mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to your
requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full channels.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Record and
playback
Partial
Enlargemen
t
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to
activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Network
control
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

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View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video
loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396/330((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
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.
4-ch alarm input 8-ch alarm input 16-ch alarm input
Alarm Input You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type.
Alarm
Output
1-channel relay output. 1-channel relay output. 1-channel relay output.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30V DC 2A，125V AC 1A（activation alarm ）
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports. (Max rated current is 800mA)
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Interface
RS232 N/A
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
User
Manageme
nt Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authenticati
on Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people
can turn off DVR
Power DC 12V

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Power
Consumptio
n
≤25W(With adapter, exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
(W*D*H)
Mini 1U, 325mm×245mm×45mm(W×D×H)
Weight 2.35KG(without HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
1.3.2 1U Series
Parameter
4-ch
(Full-D1
Series
)
4-ch
(4-ch 2CIF
Real-time
Series)
8-ch
(8-ch 2CIF
Real-time
Series)
16-ch (4-ch
Audio CIF
Real-time
Series
)
16-ch
(16-ch
Audio CIF
Real-time
Series
)
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, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input
4-CH
composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP-
P, B75Ω)
4-CH
composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP-
P, B75Ω)
8-CH
composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP-
P, B75Ω)
16-CH
composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP-
P, B75Ω)
16-CH
composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP-
P, B75Ω)
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output
Video
Output
Support HDMI/TV/VGA video output at the same time.
Video monitor
Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)

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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
windows(Opt
ional)
1/4
windows(Opt
ional)
1/4/8/9
windows
1/4/8/9 /16
windows
1/4/8/9 /16
windows
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback:
All-ch: D1
704×576/70
4×480,
HD1
704×288/70
4×240,
2CIF
352×576/35
2×480,
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/17
6×120
Playback：
1/2-ch：
D1
704×576/704
×480,
HD1
704×288/704
×240
2CIF
352×576/352
×480,
CIF
352×288/
352×24,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
3/4-ch:
CIF
352×288/
352×24,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
Playback：
1/2-ch：
D1
704×576/704
×480,
2CIF
352×576/352
×480,
HD1
704×288/704
×240,
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
3~8-ch：
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
Playback：
1-ch：
D1
704×576/704
×480,
2CIF
352×576/352
×480,
HD1
704×288/704
×240,
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
2~16-ch：
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
Playback：
1-ch：
D1
704×576/704
×480,
2CIF
352×576/352
×480,
HD1
704×288/704
×240,
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176
×120
2~16-ch：
CIF
352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/17
6×120
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
Support dual streams: extra
stream resolution CIF
352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Support dual streams: extra stream
resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396/330(PAL:22*18/NTSC :22*15) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
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 blue 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.