Defender Security 82-20460 User manual

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AHD DVR

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place the heavy object on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.
Please brush the printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before
the dust cleaning please switch off the power supply and unplug it.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the electronic components by
yourself.
Contents
1. Product Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Main Functions.........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Open-package Check, Products Understanding and Cable Connection................................................................................... 5
2.1 Open-package Check............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Understanding of Front Panel................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Understanding of Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Installation Connections Sketch Map................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Basic Operation................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Login.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Preview......................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Desktop Shortcut Menu.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Guide.............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Playback....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.3 Record Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.4 PTZ Control................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3.5 High Speed PTZ........................................................................................................................................................13
3.3.6 Color Setting.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.7 Output Adjust............................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.3.8 Info.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.3.8.1 Version........................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.8.2 HDD Info........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3.8.3 BPS................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.8.4 LOG................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.8.5 Online User................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.9 Logout......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4. Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 General................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Record.....................................................................................................................................................................................20

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4.3 Network................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3.1 PPPOE Setup............................................................................................................................................................22
4.3.2 NTP Setup..................................................................................................................................................................23
4.3.3 EMAIL Setup..............................................................................................................................................................23
4.3.4 IP Filter....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.5 DDNS Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.6 FTP Setup.................................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.7 ARSP.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.8 Alarm Server.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.3.9 Wireless Config......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.10 UPNP........................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3.11 Wifi.............................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Alarm....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 Motion Detect............................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.4.2 Video Blind................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.4.3 Video Loss................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.4.4 Alarm Input................................................................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.5 Alarm Output..............................................................................................................................................................32
4.4.6 Abnormality................................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.5 Switch...................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6 System.................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.1 HDD Management.................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.2 PTZ Config................................................................................................................................................................. 36
4.6.3 Display........................................................................................................................................................................ 37
4.6.4 Backup........................................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.5 Account Management.............................................................................................................................................. 39
4.6.6 Device Info................................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.6.7 Restore....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.8 Auto Maintain.............................................................................................................................................................43
4.6.9 Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................44
4.6.10 Import/Export........................................................................................................................................................... 44
5. Network Access Settings.............................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.1 LAN Access Settings.............................................................................................................................................................45
5.2 Client ISS Software Operation............................................................................................................................................ 45
5.3 Mobile Phone Monitoring..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Appendix 1. Remote Controller Operation........................................................................................................................................ 47
Appendix 2. Mouse Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 48

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1. Product Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The series DVR is designed specially for security and defense field which is an outstanding digital surveillance
product. It introduces embedded LINUX operating system which is more stable. It introduces standard H.264mp video
compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format which insures the high quality image, low error coding ratio and
single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP network technology which achieves the strong network communication ability
and telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network. With the
professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication ability and
telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system, transportation, intelligent
housing, factory, storehouse, water conservancy and so on.
1.2 Main Functions
Real-time surveillance
. Analog interface VGA interface and HDMI interface .
. Surveillance functions through monitor or display.
. The phone wireless monitor function.
Storage
. Non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and extend the life-span.
. Special storage format which insures the data safety.
Compression
. Real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable synchronization.
Backup
. Through USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on.
. Through net download the files in the hard disk.
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·Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording check, downloading
and so on.
·Multi-channel playback mode.
·Zoom at arbitrary region.
Net operating
. Through internet to real time surveillance, operate Settings menu, video download backup operation, etc.
. Remotely control PTZ.
. Remote checks the recording and real-time playback.
Alarm linkage
. Only one channel relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot. (Optional).
. Protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage.
Communication interface
. RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control.
. Standard Ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function.
. IP Camera signal input function.
· With USB interface, 3G and WIFI wireless network connection
Intelligent features
. Mouse action function.
. Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting.
. Support cloud access technology, Make network monitoring more easily (Optional).
. This device can receive multi-type signal input.
2. Open-package Check, Products Understanding and Cable
Connection
2.1 Open-package Check
When you receive the DVR, please check first.
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance.
Then, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection between

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the fan power and the main board.
Note: Please carefully check the button or back on the product type and consistency. Label affixed by the
base plate or on the rear panel, Label, has a very important significance, please protect. When contact with our
customer service, will need you to provide label type and serial number.
2.2 Understanding of Front Panel
Note: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please regard the actual product as the truth.
Picture 2.1
Item
Name
Description
1
IR
Receive the signal of remote controller.
2
HDD
Hard disk status indicator.
When HDD is writing or reading, the light is white.
3
ACT
Network data indicator.
When exchanging data in the network, the light is white.
4
LINK
Network connection indicator.
When the network connection is successful, the light is white.
5
REC
Recording status indicator.
When recording, the light is white.
6
MENU
Enter menu mode.
7
ESC
Return to the previous menu or interface.
8
Direction and Enter
Direction keys: change direction to select items.
Enter key: confirm selection.
9
Power
Power on/off the DVR.
2.3 Understanding of Rear Panel
Note: The rear panel descriptions are only for reference; please regard the actual product as the truth.

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Picture 2.2
Item
Name
Description
1
Video Input
Connect to analog camera.
2
Audio Output
Connect to sound box and other audio output equipment.
3
VGA port
Connect to VGA monitor.
4
HDMI port
Connect to HD monitor.
5
Audio Input
Connect to pickup and other audio collecting equipment.
6
LAN port
Network connector.
7
USB port
Connect to USB mouse, USB disk, mobile HDD, etc.
8
RS485
Connect to PTZ, keyboard, etc.
9
DC 12V
Power input.
2.4 Installation Connections Sketch Map
Take 4CH DVR as an example; please regard the actual product as the truth.
Picture 2.3

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3. Basic Operation
3.1 Login
When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system provides the corresponding functions with the user right.
Admin default has no PW.
Picture 3.1
Password protection: If the password is continuous wrong five times, the account will be locked. (After reboot or
half an hour, the account will be unlocked automatically).
For your system security, please modify the username & password after first login.
3.2 Preview
You can right click mouse to choose the switch between the windows.
The system date, time and channel name are shown in each viewing window. The surveillance video and the alarm
status are shown in each window.
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detect
4
Camera lock
3.3 Desktop Shortcut Menu
In preview mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu, as shown in picture 3.2. The menu
includes: Main Menu, Guide, Playback, Record Mode, PTZ Control, High Speed PTZ, Color Setting, Output Adjust,
Info, Logout, View 1, View 4 and Hide.

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Picture 3.2
3.3.1 Guide
Select "Desktop Shortcut Menu" "Guide", use this wizard to help you configure the parameters. By default, the
setup guide will start once the DVR has loaded. It will walk you through some of the more important settings of your DVR.
3.3.2 Playback
Select "Desktop Shortcut Menu""Playback", play the video files in the hard disk.
Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state.
Picture 3.3
1. HDD Switch 2. Recording Search Calendar 3.Playback Channel Selection

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4. Playback Page Switch 5. Playback Time Selection 6. Playback File Type
Select a HDD, a certain date in the calendar, and the channels which need to search video, set the recording type,
tick off “Sync Mode” to realize multi-channel playback synchronously, find the playback time in the Playback Time
Selection and double click it.
Picture 3.4
7. Playback Control Keys
8. Operation hint: Display the function of the cursor place.
Button
Function
Button
Function
/
Start / Pause
Playback
Play Backward
Stop Playing
Slow Playback
Reverse Fast
Fast Playback

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Button
Function
Button
Function
Prev Frame
Next Frame
Prev File
Next File
Repeat Playback
Full Screen
/
Start / End
Editing
Backup
Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
Click Page Switch button , select the file’s start time and end time, click Search button to show the
eligible file information in the video file list, then select the files and click Backup button to pop up the Backup
window. Select a backup device and the files, click “Backup” button.

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Picture 3.5
Edit the backup files and click “Start” to back up the selected files.
3.3.3 Record Mode
Please check current channel status: “ ” means it is in recording status. (Take 4CH DVR for example)
Picture 3.6
Schedule: It records according to the parameters in “Main Menu” “Record”“Record Plan”.
Manual: Click Manual button and the corresponding channels are recording no matter the channel in any state.
Stop: Click Stop button and the corresponding channels stop recording no matter the channel in any state.
3.3.4 PTZ Control
Operation interface is as followed. The functions include: PTZ direction control, step, zoom, focus, iris, and set up
trace, preset, tour, pattern, auto scan, auto pan and so on.
Note: 1. Decoder 485+、485- line connects with DVR 485+、485- line. The connection is right.
2. Click “Main Menu”“System”“PTZ Config” to set the PTZ parameters.
3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.

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Picture 3.7
Speed: Set the PTZ rotation speed. Default range: 1 ~ 8.
Direction control: Control the PTZ rotation. 8 directions are supportive. (4 directions in front panel are supportive).
Zoom: Click / button to adjust the zoom multiple of camera.
Focus: Click / button to adjust the focus of camera.
Iris: Click / button to adjust the iris of camera.
Set: Enter the function operation menu.
PTZ Trace: To full-screen show the channel image. Press left mouse and control PTZ to rotate orientation. Press left
mouse and then rotate the mouse to adjust the zoom multiple of camera.
Page Switch: Switch between different windows.
Cancel: Exit the PTZ Control menu.
3.3.5 High Speed PTZ
Select “High Speed PTZ” to operate PTZ by mouse conveniently, like continuous rotation, zoom ratio change, etc.
3.3.6 Color Setting
You can use the desktop shortcut menu and enter the Color Setting interface to set the selective image parameters.
The image parameters include: brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, gain and sharpness. You can set different
parameters at different time sections.

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Picture 3.8
Advanced: You can directly show desktop; easily call out the parameters of cold color, warm color and default color;
or copy color settings to the other channel.
Click “OK” button to save the setting, click “Cancel” button to exit current interface.
3.3.7 Output Adjust
Adjust output area parameters.
Picture 3.9
3.3.8 Info
Info menu includes: Version, HDD Info, BPS, Log, Online Users.

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3.3.8.1 Version
Display the network status and version information such as software version, build data, Serial No and so on.
Picture 3.10
3.3.8.2 HDD Info
Display the hard disk state: hard disk type, overall capability, residual capability, status and so on. You can also
execute the formatting, recovering and partition.

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Picture 3.11
3.3.8.3 BPS
Display the code stream (Kb/S) and hard disk capability (MB/H) in real time.
Picture 3.12
3.3.8.4 LOG
Look up system log according to search criteria.
Select the log type and time section to look up and click Search button. The log information will display as a list.
Press Pre Page or Next Page button to look up and press Remove button to clear all the log information.

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Picture 3.13
3.3.8.5 Online User
Look up the network user information in the local DVR. You can choose the network user and cut the connection.
Then the user is locked until next boot-strap.
Picture 3.14
3.3.9 Logout
Logout, shutdown the system or reboot up.
Logout: Quit the menu. Offer the password for next entrance.

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Shutdown: Quit the system. Turn off the power supply.
When press the shut down button, there is a schedule hint. After three seconds, the system is shut down.
Midway cancel is of no effect.
Reboot: Quit the system. Reboot up the system.
Picture 3.15
4. Main Menu
When a user logs in to the system, right click in any place, the shortcut menu will appear at the bottom of the screen,
then click the first item to enter the main menu interface. As Picture 4.1 shows.
Picture 4.1
4.1 General
Language: Choose related operating language.
Video Standard: Set DVR’s video system (PAL or NTSC are optional).

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Resolution: Set output resolution and output mode (VGA priority or HDMI priority are optional).
System Time: Set DVR’s time zone, system date & time, date format, date separator and DST function.
Picture 4.2
HDD Full: Select Stop Record: when the hard drive is full, stop recording.
Select overwrite: when the hard drive is full, overwrite the earliest recording files.
DVR No: Using it in this situation would mean to control many DVRs. Only click “ADD” on remote control and enter
local number, the related DVR can respond.
When Local No is “0”, it will response the same series DVR’s operation.
Transparency: Adjust the transparency of operating menu.
Tour: Set screen tour display, shows tour was opened. Select the display type and channel combination, set
interval time for a certain dwell picture switching to next dwell picture.
Picture 4.3

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4.2 Record
Set recording parameter (main stream) and network parameter (extra stream) of video and audio signal.
Set DVR’s recording plan.
Note: There is at least one read-write hard disk.
Picture 4.4
Channel: Choose the corresponding channel number to set its recording parameters.
Set: Recording parameter (main stream) and network parameter (extra stream).
Video/Audio: Set whether to record video and audio simultaneously.
Resolution: Set recording resolution. The Higher resolution, the better recording quality, occupies more HDD
capacity. Conversely, the lower resolution, the worse recording quality, occupies less HDD capacity.
Frame Rate (FPS): Set recording FPS; the higher recording FPS, the better fluency of recording images and
occupies more HDD capacity. Conversely, the lower recording FPS, the worse fluency of
recording images and occupies less HDD capacity.
Bit Rate Type: Constant bit rate (CBR) or variable bit rate (VBR) which means recording stream changes
automatically according to image changes.
Quality: Adjust the video quality, six grades are optional.
Bit Rate (Kb/S): Set recording stream statics under fixed stream state (CBR). The Higher stream statics, the better
recording quality and occupies more HDD capacity. Conversely, the lower stream statics, the worse
recording quality and occupies less HDD capacity.
Record Plan: Choose the corresponding channel number to set the recording plan, set the time length of each video