Digisol DG-CH1130 User manual

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DG-CH1130
8CH AHD MINI DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
User Manual
V2.0
2016-05-05
As our products undergocontinuous development the specifications aresubject to changewithout prior notice

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INDEX
1. Product Introduction...........................................................................................................................4
1-1 Introduction and safety information................................................................................................4
2. Open-package check and cable connections......................................................................................5
2-1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................5
2-2 Rear panel..................................................................................................................................5
2-3 Hard disk installation...................................................................................................................6
2-4 Rear panel..................................................................................................................................7
2-5 Audio and video input and output connections .................................................................................8
2-5-1 Video input connections....................................................................................................8
2-5-2 Video output connections and options................................................................................8
2-5-3 Audio signal input ............................................................................................................9
2-5-4 Audio signal output...........................................................................................................9
2-5-5 Front equipment grounding note.......................................................................................9
3 Basic operation................................................................................................................................. 10
3-1 Turn on..................................................................................................................................... 10
3-2 Turn off..................................................................................................................................... 10
3-3 System Login..............................................................................................................................11
3-4 Preview .................................................................................................................................... 12
3-5 Desktop shortcut menu................................................................................................................ 12
3-5-1 Main menu..................................................................................................................... 13
3-5-2 Record Conf................................................................................................................... 13
3-5-3 Backup.......................................................................................................................... 15
3-5-4 Playback........................................................................................................................ 16
3-5-5 Record Mode.................................................................................................................. 18
3-5-6 PTZcontrol.................................................................................................................... 19
3-5-7 Color setting................................................................................................................... 21
3-5-8 Output Adjust................................................................................................................ 21
3-5-9 Logout........................................................................................................................... 22
4. Main menu....................................................................................................................................... 23
4-1 Main menu navigation................................................................................................................ 23
4-2 Alarm Function.......................................................................................................................... 26
4-2-1 Motion Detect................................................................................................................. 26
4-2-2 Video Blind.................................................................................................................... 29
4-2-3 Video Loss...................................................................................................................... 29
4-2-4 Abnormality................................................................................................................... 30
4-3 System setup.............................................................................................................................. 31
4-3-1 General.......................................................................................................................... 31
4-3-2 Encode........................................................................................................................... 32
4-3-4 NetService...................................................................................................................... 34
4-3-5 GUI Display................................................................................................................... 40

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4-3-6 PTZConfig.................................................................................................................... 41
4-3-7 RS232 setup ................................................................................................................... 42
4-3-8 Tour............................................................................................................................... 43
4-3-9 Digital............................................................................................................................ 43
5 Advanced..................................................................................................................................... 45
5-1 Storage Manage................................................................................................................. 45
5-2 Account............................................................................................................................. 46
5-3 Auto Maintain................................................................................................................... 50
5-4 Restore ............................................................................................................................. 50
5-5 Upgrade............................................................................................................................ 51
5-6 Device Info........................................................................................................................ 51
5-7 Import/Export................................................................................................................... 52
6 Info............................................................................................................................................. 53
6-1 HDD info.......................................................................................................................... 53
6-2 BPS .................................................................................................................................. 54
6-3 LOG................................................................................................................................. 54
6-4 Version.............................................................................................................................. 55
6-5 Logout.............................................................................................................................. 55
7 FAQ and maintenance....................................................................................................................... 56
7-1 FAQ ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Appendix 1.Mouse operation................................................................................................................ 61
Appendix 2.Hard disk capability calculation.......................................................................................... 62
Appendix 3.Technical parameters......................................................................................................... 63

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1. Product Introduction
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing DIGISOL DG-CH1130 DVR!
This user manual is a reference guide for the installation and operation of your DVR. The
DG-CH1130 is a 8 channel AHD DVR. Before installation and operation please read the following
safeguards and warnings carefully.
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects 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 yourself.
Do not replace the components yourself.
Environment
Please place and use the DVR between 0ºC and 40ºC. Avoid direct sunlight & keep the DVR
away from heat source.
Do not install the DVR in damp environment.
Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.
Avoid collision or strong fall.
Please ensure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.
Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.
Use within the rating input and output scope.

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2. Open-package check and cable connections
2-1 Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and
contact your dealer ofpurchase to claim for missing items:
1 DG-CH1130 DVR (8 channel)
Power adapter (12V DC, 2A)
Quick Installation Guide
1 USB Mouse
Installation Guide CD
2-2 Rear panel
The key function specifications and the interface specifications in the rear panel are
mentioned in Appendix 3.
The label in the rear panel is very important for the after service. Please protect it carefully. When
you contact us for after service, please provide the product type and serial number on the label.
NOTE: The below shown product images are for illustration purpose only. Actual
product may vary.

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2-3 Hard disk installation
For the first use, please install the hard disk.
Disassemble the screw Disassemble the cover Fix the screw of hard disk
Fixthe screwof hard disk Connect the data wire Connect the power wire
Cover the unit with the top case Fixthe cover

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2-4 Rear panel
DG-CH1130 rear view
(1) Video input
(2) Audio output
(3) VGAoutput
(4) HDMI output
(5) Audio Input
(6) USB 2.0
(7) Network
(8) Power supply
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2-5 Audio and video input and output connections
2-5-1 Video input connections
The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC
(1.0VP-P, 75Ω).
The video signal must be according to the stated standard which has the high signal to noise ratio,
low aberration and low interference. The image must be clear and has natural color in the
appropriate brightness.
Ensure that the transmission line is stable and credible
The video transmission line should adopt high quality coaxial pair which is chosen depending on the
transmission distance. If the transmission distance is too far, it should adopt shielded twisted pair,
video compensation equipment and transmit by fiber to ensure the signal quality.
The video signal line should be away from the electro magnetic Interference and other equipment
signal lines. The high voltage current should be avoided especially.
Ensure the connection is stable and credible
The signal and shield lines should be firm and connected credible which can avoid false and joint
welding and oxidation.
2-5-2 Video output connections and options
The video output is divided into PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P, 75Ω) and VGA output (selective
configuration).
When you replace the monitor by the computer display, there are some issues to notice.
1. Do not stay in the turn-on state for a long time.
2. Keep the computer display normal working by demagnetizing regularly.
3. Stayaway from the electro magnetic Interference.
TV is not a credible replacement as a video output. It demands reducing the use time and control the
power supply and the interference introduced by the nearby equipments strictly. The usage of low
quality TV can lead to the damage of other equipments.

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2-5-3Audio signal input
Audio port is BNC connection.
The input impedance is high so the tone arm must be active.
The audio signal line should be firm and away from the electro magnetic Interference and connected
credible which avoid false and joint welding and oxidation. The high voltage current should be
avoided especially.
2-5-4Audio signal output
Commonly the output parameter of DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv 1KΩ (BNC) which can
connect the low impedance earphone and active sound box or other audio output equipments
through power amplifier. If the sound box and the tone arm cannot be isolated, howling phenomena
is often observed. There are some methods to deal with the above phenomena.
1. Adopt better directional tone arm.
2. Adjust the sound box volume to be under the threshold that produces the howling
phenomena.
3. Use fitment materials that absorb the sound to reduce reflection of the sound.
4. Adjust the layout of the sound box and the tone arm.
2-5-5 Front equipment grounding note
Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the chip.

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3 Basic operation
Note: The button in gray display indicates no support.
3-1 Turn on
Plug the adapter and turn ON the power supply switch. Power supply indicator light indicates
turning on the video recorder. After the startup you will hear a beep. The default setting of video
output is multiple-window output mode. If the startup time is within the video setting time, the
timing video recording function will start up automatically
Note: 1. Make sure that the input voltage corresponds with the switch of the DVR power supply.
2. Power supply demands: 220V±10%/50Hz.
We suggest using the UPS to protect the power supply under allowable conditions.
3-2 Turn off
There are two methods to turn off the DVR. Entering [main menu] and choosing [Shutdown] in the
[Logout] option is called soft switch. Unplug the power adapter to turn off the DVR.
Illumination:
1. Auto resume after power failure
If the DVR is shut down abnormally, it can automatically backup video and resume previous
working status after power failure.
2. Replace the hard disk
Before replacing the hard disk, unplug the power adapter to turn off the DVR.
3. Replace the battery
Before replacing the battery, the setting information must be saved. The DVR uses button battery.
The system time must be checked regularly. If the time is not correct you must replace the battery,
we recommend replacing the battery every year using the same battery type.

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Note: The setting information must be saved before replacing the battery otherwise information
will be lost.
3-3 System Login
When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system provides the corresponding
functions with the user preview. There are two user settings. The names are admin and default and
these names have no password. Admin is the super user preview; default’s permissions are preview
and video playback. User admin password can be revised, while their permissions can’t be revised;
user default is the default login user whose permission can be revised but not its password.
Picture 3.1 System Login
Password protection: If the password is continuously wrong three times, the alarm will start. If
the password is continuously wrong five times, the account will be locked. (Through reboot or
after half an hour, the account will be unlocked automatically).
For your system security, please modify your password after first login.

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3-4 Preview
You can right click the 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.
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Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detect
4
Camera lock
Table 3.1 Previewicon
3-5 Desktop shortcut menu
In preview mode you can right click the mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu. The menu includes:
main menu, Guide, record mode, playback, PTZ control, High Speed PTZ, Alarm Output, color
Setting, Output adjust, Logout and view1/4/8/9 screens.
Picture 3.2 Shortcut Menu

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3-5-1 Main menu
When you login, the system main menu is shown as below.
Picture 3.3 Main Menu
3-5-2 Record Conf
Set the recording parameters in the surveillance channel. The system is set 24 hours consecutive
recording in the first startup. You can enter [main menu]> [recording function]> [record conf] to set.
Note: There should be at least one read-write hard disk. Refer to chapter 5.1
Picture 3.4 Record Conf

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Channel: Choose the corresponding channel number to set the channel. Choose “all” option to set
the entire channels.
Redundancy: Choose the redundancy function option to implement the file double backup function.
Double backup is writing the video files in two hard disks. When you do the double backup, make
sure that there are two hard disks installed. One is read-write disk and the other is redundant disk.
(Refer to chapter5.1)
Length: Set the time length of each video file. 60 minutes is default value.
Pre Record: Record 1-30 seconds before the action. (Time length is decided by the code stream)
Record mode: Set video state:schedule, manualor stop.
Schedule: Record accordingto the set video type (Regular, detection) and time section.
Manual: Click the manualbutton to record no matter what state the channels are in.
Stop: Click the stop button to stop recording no matter what state the channels are in.
Period: Set the time section ofcommon recording, the recording will start only in the set range.
Record type: Set the recording type: regular, detection.
Regular: Perform the regular recording in the set time section. The video file type is “R”.
Detect: Trigger the “motion detect”, “camera mask” or “video loss” signal. When above alarm is set
as opening recording, the “detection recording” state is on. The video file type is “M”.

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3-5-3 Backup
You can backup the video files to external storage through setup.
Note: The storage must be installed before the file backup. If the backup is terminated, the
already saved files can playback individually.
Picture 3.5 Backup
Detect: Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk or universaldisk.
Backup: Click backup button and the dialog box will pop up. You can choose the backup file
according to the type, channel and time.
Burning: This feature is not activated for this series of DVR.
Erase: Choose the file to delete and click erase to delete the file.
Stop: Stop the backup.
Picture 3.6 File Backup
Remove: Clear the file information.
Add: Show the file information satisfying the set file attributes.

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Start/pause: Click the play button to start the backup and click the pause button to stop the backup.
Cancel: During backup you can exit the page layout to carry out other functions.
3-5-4 Playback
There are two methods for you to play the video files in the hard disk.
1. In the desktop shortcut menu.
2. Main menu>Record->Playback
Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state.

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Picture 3.7 video playback
1. Playback Control 2.Operating tips 3. Recording type 4.Time progress bar options
5.Switching time or file mode 6.File Search 7.Channel option 8.Date option 9.Storage Device option
10.File information 11.File Option 12.Time
Playback control: Refer to the following sheet for more information.
Button
Function
Button
Function
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Play/pause
Backward
Stop
Slowplay
Fast play
Previous frame
Next frame
Previous file
Next file
Repeat Playback
Full screen
Fast Rewind
Table 3.11 Playback control key

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Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
Operation hint: Display the function of the cursor place.
Special functions:
Accurate playback: Input time (hh/mm/ss) in the time column and then click play button.
The systemcan operate accurate playback according to the searching time.
Local zoom: When the system is in single-window full-screen playback mode, you can drag your
mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to realize local zoom. You can right
click mouse to exit.
3-5-5 Record Mode
Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in recording status, “●” means it is in
recording status.
You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [recording function]> [recording set] to
enter the recording control interface.
Picture 3.12 Record Mode
Schedule: Record according to the configuration.
Manual: Click the all button to manually start recordingon all the channels.
Stop: Click the stop button to stop the recording no matter what state the channels are in.

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3-5-6 PTZ control
Operation interface is as follows. The functions include: PTZ direction control, speed, zoom and set
preset.
Note:
1. DecoderA(B) line connects with DVR A(B) line. The connection is right.
2. Click [main menu] > [systemconfiguration] > [PTZ config] to set the PTZ parameters.
3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.
Picture 3.13 Record Mode
Speed: Set the PTZ rotation range. Default range: 1 ~ 8.
Zoom: Click +/- button to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
Direction control: Controls the PTZ rotation. 8 directional controls are supported.
PTZ Trace: Full-screen shows channel image. Left press mouse and control PTZ to rotate
orientation. Left press mouse and then rotate the mouse to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
Preset (+/-): You can add Presets for supported cameras. First you select the desired point using the
PT controls and click on “+” to add preset points. In order to delete the defined preset, click on “-”.
Once you define the presets, you can select the desired preset from drop down menu & click start to
point to that specific preset location.
Advanced: Under this tab you can define:
Tour: Auto patrol for specified presets. Click “+” to add the desired presets with defined interval &
Click “-” to delete/ remove the presets defined under Tour.

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Pattern: You can define the desired pattern by clicking “+/ -”.
Autopan/ Autoscan: To define continuous pan for supported cameras and autoscan to scan the
defined channels.
Picture 3.14 Record Mode
Page switch: Switch between different pages.
Picture 3.15 Record Mode