Dahua N56 Series User manual

N56 Series DVR Quick Start Guide
Version 1.2.2

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Table of Contents
1Hardware Installation and Connection..........................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR ..........................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel.....................................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis....................................................................................1
1.4 HDD Installation .....................................................................................................1
1.4.1 Mini 1U and 1U............................................................................................1
1.4.2 1.5U ...............................................................................................................2
1.4.3 2U ..................................................................................................................2
1.5 Front Panel .............................................................................................................3
1.5.1 Mini 1U Series &1U Series ........................................................................3
1.5.2 1.5U & 2U .....................................................................................................8
1.6 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................12
1.6.1 Mini 1U Series............................................................................................12
1.6.2 1U Series....................................................................................................15
1.6.3 1.5U Series.................................................................................................20
1.6.4 2U Series....................................................................................................20
1.7 Connection Sample .............................................................................................21
1.7.1 Mini 1U Series............................................................................................21
1.7.2 1U Series....................................................................................................22
1.7.3 1.5U .............................................................................................................23
1.7.4 2U ................................................................................................................24
1.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................25
1.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details...............................................................25
1.8.2 Alarm Input Port.........................................................................................29
1.8.3 Alarm Output Port......................................................................................29
2Overview of Navigation and Controls..........................................................................30
2.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................30
2.1.1 Login............................................................................................................30
2.1.2 Main Menu..................................................................................................31
2.1.3 Logout .........................................................................................................31
2.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ..........................................................32
2.2 Live Viewing..........................................................................................................32

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2.3 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................32
2.4 Schedule ...............................................................................................................35
2.5 Snapshot ...............................................................................................................36
2.5.1 Schedule Snapshot...................................................................................36
2.5.2 Activation Snapshot ..................................................................................37
2.5.3 Priority .........................................................................................................38
2.5.4 Image FTP..................................................................................................38
2.5.5 Snapshot Disk (For special series only) ................................................38
2.6 Network Setup......................................................................................................39
2.7 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .......................................................................................................40
2.7.1 PTZ Setup ..................................................................................................40
2.7.2 PTZ Operation ...........................................................................................41
2.7.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .................................................................42
3Web Client Operation ....................................................................................................43
3.1 Network Connection ............................................................................................43
3.2 Login ......................................................................................................................43
3.3 Main Window ........................................................................................................44
3.3.1 LAN Login...................................................................................................44
3.3.2 WAN Login .................................................................................................44
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements .....................................................45

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
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.
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 missing 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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1Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. (Remote control is optional). Finally you can
remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand. Usually we do not recommend
the PC HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
All figures listed here are for reference only.
1.4.1 Mini 1U and 1U
This series DVR has one SATA HDD.
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
pp
er cove
r
and side
p
anel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(
Turn
j
ust three rounds
)
.
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.

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1.4.2 1.5U
This series DVR has four SATA HDDs.
1.4.3 2U
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firml
y
.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the
rear panel and the side panel.
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
pp
er cover.
2. Line up the HDD to the four
holes of the HDD bracket.
3. Use four screws to fix HDD.
4. Unfasten the HDD power
cable. 5. Use the special data cable to
connect the HDD and the SATA
port
6. Insert the HDD power cable.
Close the chassis and fix the
screws to secure firmly.

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This series DVR max supports 4 SATA HDDs.
Note:
zYou can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the
device.
zPlease pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need to
push the clip first and then put down.
1.5 Front Panel
1.5.1 Mini 1U Series &1U Series
The front panel of mini 1U series product is shown as in Figure 1-1.
2. Remove the HDD upper
bracket
5. Use screws to fix HDD. 6. Install the upper bracket and then
Use screws to fix HDD in the
bracket.
7. Unfasten the HDD power
cable.
9. Use the special data cable to
connect the HDD and the SATA
port. Close the chassis and fix
the screws to secure firmly.
8. Insert the HDD power
cable.
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
pp
er cover.
3. Now you can see the bottom
bracket
4. Line up the HDD to the four
holes of the HDD bracket.

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Figure 1-1
The front panel of 1U series product is shown as in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Shift Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Up/1
Down/4 S、T
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Shift current activated control,
Left/2
Right/3 WXWhen playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Enter ENTER
Go to menu
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

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Slow play/8 Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Assistant Fn
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7 Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play
previous/0
_
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pau
se/6 W
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
Play Next/9
fIn playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
Play/Pause /5 f
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication
light
Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indication
light
HDD HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light 1-16 System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
The front panel of another mini 1U series product is shown as in Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Up
Down S、T
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Shift current activated control,
Left
Right WX
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Enter ENTER
Go to menu
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Assistant Fn
Realize other special functions.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication
light
Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.