Dahua PVR210 User manual

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PVR210 User’s Manual
Version 1.3

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Table of Contents
1General Introduction ..............................................................................................................7
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................7
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................................7
2Framework ..............................................................................................................................9
2.1 General Structure.....................................................................................................9
2.2 Front Panel................................................................................................................9
2.3 Port...........................................................................................................................10
2.4 Cable Control Introduction....................................................................................10
3PVR Interface and Operation.............................................................................................12
3.1 Boot up and Shutdown..........................................................................................12
3.2 Standby and Wake up...........................................................................................12
3.3 Lock/Unlock ............................................................................................................12
3.4 System Monitor and Management Interface......................................................13
3.5 Record Operation...................................................................................................15

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3.6 Main Menu ..............................................................................................................16
3.6.1 Playback ...........................................................................................................16
3.6.2 Snapshot ..........................................................................................................19
3.6.3 Parameter Setup .............................................................................................20
3.6.4 Format...............................................................................................................32
3.6.5 Shut Down........................................................................................................33
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements ...........................................................34

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our PVR210 series product!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Please read the following safeguard and warnings carefully before you use this series product!
Please keep this user’s manual well for future reference!

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Safeguard and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
zAll the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.
zWe assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
unauthorized handling or installation.
2. Environments
zAlways transport, storage and install the device in the specified temperature and humidity
environments.
zDo not leave the PVR device in corrosive environment such as chemical factory.
3. Transportation and Installation
zPlease handle PVR device carefully
zThis device shall avoid strike or strong vibration. PVR device may be damaged if you use or
storage improperly.
4. Accessories
zBe sure to use all the accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
zDo not expose the camera to strong light for a long time. It may damage the sensitive
components such as the CMOS.
5. SD card
zPlease pay attention to SD card installation direction. Otherwise it may result in SD card
damage or PVR damage!
zDo not remove the SD card when you implement the SD card operation such as record,
playback, format, delete, upgrade and etc. Otherwise it may result in SD card file damage!
zWhen system is upgrading, please make sure the battery power capacity is sufficient. Please
connect the device to the power charger if possible. During the whole upgrade process; do not

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remove the SD card! Otherwise it may result in upgrade failure and system can not restore to
the proper running status!
zPlease make sure PVR device connection is right before you begin recording.
Warning
zDo not dismantle PVR device without authorization!
zImproper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
zWhen replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
Some functions listed in this user’s manual are optional. Please make sure you purchased
model supports current function before your operation!

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1General Introduction
1.1 Features
This portable video recorder (PVR) is law enforcement equipment for individual suitable for special
industries such as police force, army force. It can completely record the law enforcement process
and provide on-site audio record, video record, playback function. It is portable and is compatible
with semi-stational use. PVR is very convenient to carry and is easy to operate.
1.2 Specifications
Name PVR210
Record resolution Max 1024*768
Video Compression algorithm H.264
Audio Compression mode AAC
Battery working period
(Main unit only)
For the general device, it is about 4.5 hours.
For the device of the network module, it is 2-3
hours.
Battery capacity
threshold alarm
When battery left power capacity is less than
10 minutes, the buzzer begins beeping
regularly to alert you to recharge.
LCD power management System can automatically shut down LCD
power after the PVR stopped operation for
specified time such as ten seconds
(adjustable).
Battery
Standby time About 40 hours
Mini USB port USB2.0 high-speed port
1394b port Connect the main unit to the cable control
module.
Recharge port To recharge the device.
SD card One SD card port
Unit Port
Key Nine keys (Including one on/off button and
eight special keys.)
Storage SD card Support SD1.0, SD1.1, and SD2.0 standard.

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SD card alarm When the card is about to full (about five-
minutes recording time left), you can hear
buzzer beeps to alert you to replace a SD card.
Status Indication
Light
Cable control light zMonitor status: Cable control light flashes
once in every three seconds.
zRecord status：Cable control light is on.
zPause status: Cable control light flashes
once per second.
zStandby or stop status: Cable control lights
all become off.
zShut down mode: Cable control lights all
become off.
Working temperature 0℃－＋55℃
Working humidity 10%－90%
Dimensions (L*W*H) 105mm×75mm×34mm
General
Parameter
Weight 0.14Kg(excluding battery and cable control )

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2Framework
2.1 General Structure
Please refer to Figure 2-1 for general structure.
Figure 2-1
2.2 Front Panel
Please refer to Figure 2-2 for external keys.
There are nine keys. It includes one power button and eight special keys.
Figure 2-2
Cable control slot
Function key
接口侧盖
Port side cover
Chassis
bottom cover
Battery cover
Chassis up cover
Record
Snapshot
OK Right
Up
Left
Down
Cancel

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2.3 Port
Please refer to Figure 2-3 for external ports.
zCable control port：Here you can input cable control to provide audio and video signal, the
key control signal input and status indication light.
zSD card port：Input ordinary SD card. Please pay attention to SD card installation direction.
It supports SD1.0, SD1.1 and SD 2.0 standard.
zExternal power port (it is round and has a socket in the middle.): It is to provide power to the
device.
zMini USB port: You can connect the device to the PC via this port.
Figure 2-3
2.4 Cable Control Introduction
Please refer to Figure 2-4 for cable control information.
Cable control sub-system includes one camera, one microphone, two control keys and one
status indication light. System provides analog audio and video signal input and keystroke control
signal input. Status indication light can represent various statuses (On/Off/Flash. Please refer to
Chapter 1.2 Specifications for detailed information)
External power port
Mini USB port
SD
p
ort
Power button
Cable control port