Dante DLW5500 User manual

DLW5400-DLW5500
Digital Video Recorder
Installation and Operations Manual
Model Number: DLW5400-DLW5500
Description: Network Digital ideo recorder
H.264-Embedded Linux RTOS
8 and 16 ideo, Audio, Looping

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CAUTION
zPlease read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
zThis manual is suitable for 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel series DVR. In this book, we take 200FPS
8-channel DVR as a sample.All examples and pictures used are conforming to it.
zAs product update, the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
zThis device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The
voltage of the power must be verified before using. If not in use for a long time, pull out the plug from the
socket
zDo not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that
produce heat
zDo not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
zDo not block any ventilation openings.And ensure well ventilation around the machine
zDo not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut off DVR is to stop
recording firstly, and then select “shut-down” button at the right of the menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off
the power.
zThis machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case
any solid or liquid get into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and ask for
qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
zRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid
or approval.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer...........................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Front Panel Instructions......................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Remote Controller.............................................................................................................................................................15
2.5 Control with Mouse ...........................................................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 Connect Mouse................................................................................................................................................................................................17
2.5.2 Use Mouse.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3Basic Function Instructions.................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Start..................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Login &User Management ................................................................................................................................................22
3.3 Recording .........................................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.1 Record Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2 Manual Recording............................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.3.3 Timer Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording.............................................................................................................................................................................28
3.3.5 Alarm Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................31
3.4 Playback ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
3.5 Backup &View...................................................................................................................................................................36
3.6 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................................44
CHAPTER 4Menu Setup Guide..............................................................................................................................................47

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4.1 Menu Navigation...............................................................................................................................................................47
4.2 Main Menu Setup..............................................................................................................................................................48
4.2.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.2.6 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................58
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................61
4.2.9 User Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................63
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................64
CHAPTER 5Manage DVR......................................................................................................................................................66
5.1 Format Hard Disk..............................................................................................................................................................66
5.2 Update Firmware ..............................................................................................................................................................67
5.3 Load Default Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................67
5.4 Check System Information................................................................................................................................................68
5.5 Check System Log............................................................................................................................................................70
5.6 Check On-line Network Users ..........................................................................................................................................72
5.7 Lock &Delete Files............................................................................................................................................................72
CHAPTER 6Remote Surveillance ...........................................................................................................................................74
6.1 Accessing DVR.................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.2 Remote Preview ...............................................................................................................................................................76
6.3 Remote Playback &Backup ..............................................................................................................................................82
6.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................82
6.3.2 Remote Backup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................85
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration.............................................................................................................................................87
6.5 Remote DVR Management...............................................................................................................................................89
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely...........................................................................................................................................................................89
6.5.2 Lock &Delete Files Remotely ...........................................................................................................................................................................91

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CHAPTER 7Mobile Surveillance .........................................................................................................................................93
7.1 By Phones with WinCE.....................................................................................................................................................93
7.2 By Phones with Symbian ..................................................................................................................................................96
7.3 The operation method for iPhone mobile clients.............................................................................................................100
Appendix AFAQ .................................................................................................................................................................108
Appendix BCalculation of Recording Capacity...............................................................................................................113
Appendix CCompatible Devices.......................................................................................................................................115
Appendix DDVR Specifications for 8-channel DVR........................................................................................................116
Appendix EDVR Specifications for 4-channel DVR........................................................................................................117
Appendix FDVR Specifications for 16-channel DVR......................................................................................................118

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing
chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low
bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely
used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
•Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
•Support VGA output
•Support channel security by hiding live display
•Display the local record state and basic information
•Support USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
•Support several SATA HDD or 1 X SATA DVD Writer to record for a longer time without any limitation

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BACKUP
•Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
•Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
•Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
•Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
•Support recycle after HDD full
•Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
•64MB for every video file packaging
•4/8/16 audio channels available
•Two record search mode: time search and event search
•Support single and 4 screen playback
•Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
•Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
•4/8/16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available
•Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
•Support pre-recording and post recording
•Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
•Support linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
•Support various PTZ protocols
•Support 128 presets and 32 auto cruise tracks
•Support remote PTZ control through internet

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SECURITY
•Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator
•Support 1 administrator and 15 users.
•Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
•Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
•Support IE browser to do remote view
•Support max 5 connection simultaneously
•Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
•Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
•Support remote time and event search, mouse drag search, single channel playback with picture snap
•Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
•Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
•Support mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with WinCE OS, 3G network available
•Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet

HDD installation DLW5400-5500-5600-5700AL
1. Loosen the screws and open the top case.
2. Loosen the power and SATA cables.

3. If you have 3 or 4 HDD please install HDD on the lower layer of the HDD
stand as below first.
Notice: It is not necessary to remove the top bracket. There are the related
holes for screwdriver on the upper stand.
4. Tighten the screws and connect the cables.

5. Then install other HDD on the upper layer as above.
6. Place the top cover back and tighten the screws.
7. Power on the unit. If it detect the HDD it will show below information on
the screen once entering the system.

8. Enter Menu---System---TOOLS---Disk manager. Choose the HDD one by
one and click

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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Do not hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. 4-ch supports four SATA hard-disk drives; 8-ch/16-ch supports eight SATA hard-disk drives. Please use the hard-disk drive the
manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. For the details, please refer to “Appendix B Calculation of
Recording Capacity”.
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Place HDD into the position shown as fig. 2.1
Fig 2.1 Installation of hard-disk drive

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STEP3 Fix the HDD firmly by screws, and then connect with data cables.
In addition, users can put hard-disk drive into the HDD box shown as Fig. 2.2 if they do not need install DVD writer.
Fig. 2.2 Hard-disk Drive Box
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Connect with the power and data cables. Put DVD Writer into the position of CDROM. Usually, if it is required to
attach DVD Writer when ordering, the manufacturer will install it well at leaving factory.
Notice:If some users do not need install DVD Writer, they can install hard-disk drive here as said the above.
2.2 Front Panel Instructions
1. 4-ch Front Panel is shown as Fig 2.3

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Fig 2.3 Front Panel for 4-ch
Item Name Function
1 Digital keys Input digital number or select the number of camera
2 Multi-screen button Change screen display like single, 4, 9 ,and 16 screens
3 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
4 Direction Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
5 Indicators Working indicators of power and network, etc.
6 Shuttle Control the playback speed
7 Power Shot switch off
8 10+ Input number 10 and the above number together with other digital keys.
9 INFO Check recording data
10 DEC Decrease the value in setting
11 ADD Increase the value in setting
12 P.T.Z Enter PTZ mode
13 BACKUP Enter backup mode
14 MENU Enter menu
15 REC Record manually
16 SEARCH Enter search mode
17 IR receiver For remote controller

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18 PLAY Enter play interface
19 REW Rewind
20 FF Fast forward
21 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or
update firmware
22 STOP Quit playback mode
Tab 2.1 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
2. 8-ch Front Panel is shown as Fig 2.4
Fig 2.4 Front Panel for 8-ch
Item Name Function
1 Digital keys Input digital number or select the number of camera
2 Multi-screen button Change screen display like single, 4, 9 ,and 16 screens
3 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
4 Direction Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
5 Indicators Working indicators of power and network, etc.
6 Shuttle Control the playback speed
7 Power Shot switch off
8 10+ Input number 10 and the above number together with other digital keys.

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9 INFO Check recording data
10 AUTO/Dwell Dwell
11 P.T.Z Enter PTZ mode
12 BACKUP Enter backup mode
13 MENU Enter menu
14 REC Record manually
15 SEARCH Enter search mode
16 IR receiver For remote controller
17 PLAY Enter play interface
18 REW Rewind
19 FF Fast forward
20 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or
update firmware
21 STOP Quit playback mode
Tab 2.2 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
3. 16-ch Front Panel is shown as Fig 2.5
Fig 2.5 Front Panel for 16-ch

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Item Name Function
1 Digital keys Input digital number or select the number of camera
2 Multi-screen button Change screen display like single, 4, 9 ,and 16 screens
3 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
4 Direction Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
5 Indicators Working indicators of power and network, etc.
6 Shuttle Control the playback speed
7 Power Shot switch off
8 10+ Input number 10 and the above number together with other digital keys.
9 INFO Check recording data
10 P.T.Z Enter PTZ mode
11 BACKUP Enter backup mode
12 MENU Enter menu
13 REC Record manually
14 SEARCH Enter search mode
15 IR receiver For remote controller
16 PLAY Enter play interface
17 REW Rewind
18 FF Fast forward
19 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or
update firmware
20 STOP Quit playback mode
Tab 2.3 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
1. 4-ch rear panel is shown as Fig 2.6

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Fig 2.6 Rear Panel for 4-channel DVR
Item Name Description
1 SPOT OUT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video
display, no menu show
2 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
3 AUDIO IN Audio of channel from 1 to 4
4 VIDEO IN Video input channels from 1-4
5 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
6 LOOP OUT For outputting each channel’s image independently
7 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box
8 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
9 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
10 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
11 NET Connected to internet
12 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
13 COM For debug
14 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-4
15 RS485 Connect to speed dome

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Item Name Description
16 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm.
17 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT Connect with power cable
20 POWER SWITCH 220V or 110V
Tab 2.4 Definition of Rear Interface
2. 8-ch rear panel is shown as Fig 2.7
Fig 2.7 Rear Panel for 8-channel DVR
Item Name Description
1 SPOT OUT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video
display, no menu show
2 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
3 VIDEO IN Video input channels from 1-8
4 AUDIO IN Audio of channel from 1 to 8
5 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
6 LOOP OUT For outputting each channel’s image independently