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Caution
Please read this User manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely
This manual is suitable for 4 channel, 8 channel, 16 channel and 32 channel series DVR. In
this book, we take 200fps 8 channel DVR as a sample. All examples and pictures used are
conforming to it.
Please use the appropriate power adapter for the DVR
Please use individual power instead of share electrical outlets with other electrical equipment.
Please choose high quality hard disk which could meet the working demand of DVR.
To protect the main chipset from thunder damage, please make sure the ground wire is correctly
connected before using DVR.
Do not expose DVR to rain or moisture.
Avoid direct sunlight and stay away from heat source.
Keep all liquid away from the DVR.
Do not touch the power plug or case with wet hands as this could result electric shock.
Do not put heavy objects on the DVR
The DVR cannot be installed at the place with dust. And avoid potential mechanical vibration or
impact.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself.
Do not open the cover or insert any objects into DVR.
Handle with care; avoid the collision or strong fall.
If the DVR run into hard objects accidentally, which leads to the DVR cannot work normally,
please contact the authorized dealer to repair or replacement.
Operation Guide for H.264 4ch/ 8ch/16ch/32ch Digital Video Recorder
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Contents
CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1DVR INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 MAIN FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 DVR REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER2-DVR INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 INSTALL THE HARD DISK DRIVE .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 CONNECT THE CAMERAS AND MONITORS ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3 CONNECT THE POWER ........................................................................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER3-BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................ 7
3.1 POWER ON/OFF YOUR DVR................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 POWER ON YOUR DVR .................................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 POWER OFF YOUR DVR................................................................................................................................8
3.2 LOGIN DVR............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 PREVIEW................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.4 RECORD CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.5 PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.6 BACKUP.................................................................................................................................................................11
3.7 MOTION DETECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.8 PTZ CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.9 NETWORK SETTING............................................................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 4-NETWORK ACCESS SETTINGS AND CLOUD TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION............................... 16
4.1 LAN ACCESS SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.1. NETWORK CONNECTION....................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2. LOGIN ............................................................................................................................................ …………16
4.2 CLOUD TECHNOLOGY FUNCTIONS AND USING INTRODUCTION................................................................. 17
4.2.1. LOGIN BY DEVICE SERIAL NO...................................................................................................................19
4.2.2. LOGIN BY USER ..........................................................................................................................................19
4.3 CLIENT CMS SOFTWARE OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 19
4.4 MOBILE PHONE MONITORING........................................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 5-FAQ AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................... 24
5.1 FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Chapter 1- Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed especially 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
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Function Description
Compression Format H.264 High profile compression with low bit rate and better image
quality
Live Surveillance Support monitor, VGA and HDMI output
Display the local record state and basic information
Video Function
Video quality, record resolution, video frame rate adjustable.
Support different record modes: Record when power on, Manual,
Schedule, Motion Detection, Alarm, Timing etc.
Video Storage Support large capacity hard disk with SATA interface
Playback Set recording search, recording play , video file storage
Multi-mode playback mode
Backup Support Backup from DVR to USB, removable hard disk, DVD writer;
and backup from network to hard disk
Alarm Alarm activate video record, tour, message, buzzer, email, ftp function
Support external alarm signal input
Network Support cloud access (www.dvrcenter.net),mobile view, Multi-kinds of
browser remote view
Mouse Operation Support USB mouse operation
PTZ configuration
Support RS485 decoder to control PTZ function
Support various PTZ protocols, remote PTZ control through internet
Support PTZ auto cruise tracks

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Feature：
H.264 High profile Video compression format
G.711 Audio compression format
Windows Style GUI, embedded real-time Linux operating system
Combines the function of DVR/NVR/HVR together, support pure analog input, pure network HD video input,
and analog + network HD video input. (not all models support this function, depending on actual machine)
Full real-time Multi-operation(preview, record, playback, backup, network surveillance, mobile monitor)
Support Dual stream network transmission(Main stream for local storage, sub-stream for network
transmission)
Support Cloud service, P2P function, easy to do remote control
Support 3G & Wi-Fi extension
Support Mobile phone view (Android\ iPhone\ iPad\ Blackberry\ Windows Phone)
HDMI and VGA output at 1920×1080P resolution
Support Multi-browser, including Windows IE\Firefox\Chrome\Safari
USB 2.0 interface support backup, CD/DVD writer, software upgrade, mouse operation
Support multi-kinds of language menu
CMS Software Supported
1.3 DVR Remote controller
It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as following:
Step1: Open the battery cover of the Remote controller.
Step2: Place batteries, please take care the poles (+ and -).
Step3: Replace the battery cover.
Notice: Frequently defect checking as following
1. Check batteries poles.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor is mask.
If it doesn't still work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
The interface of Remote controller showed as below:

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Chapter2-DVR Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before connected to other devices. Do not hot plug in/out.
2.1 Install the Hard Disk Drive
1 .Please don't remove the hard disk when the DVR power is turned on.
2. Loosen the screws on the right sides When DVR power is turned off, and then remove the top cover.
3. Connect the data and power cables of hard disk with the DVR motherboard. Fix the HDD to the bracket
using 4 screws.
4. If the user has high demand on HDD, we suggest using the special hard disk for security and protection.
Serial
number Name Function
1 POWER Button Same as POWER button on the
front panel
2 SEARCH Button Enter playback mode
3 Numeric button
Code input/number input/channel
switch “10+”(press 0 and 1-6 to
switch from channel 11 to 16 )
4 QUAD Same function as QUAD button on
the front panel
5 Direction button Same function as direction button
on the front panel
6 MUTE Close the audio
7 INFO Enter system information
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Previous file
Next file
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Back Play
Fast Play
10
Record
Stop Playback
11
Play/Pause
12 PTZ PTZ control

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2.2 Connect the cameras and monitors
2.2.1 Connect the camera signal to the DVR video input via BNC cable, and then connect the DVR video
output to the monitor via VGA. If the camera supports PTZ control, connect the camera cable to the DVR video
input via RS-485 interface.
2.2.2 System connection diagram, for example 8CH DVR connection as follows:
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Picture 2.1 System connection diagram
2.3 Connect the Power
Please use the power adapt to the DVR. After connection, please checks to make sure that the audio and
video input/output interface are well connected.
Chapter3-Basic Operation Instructions
3.1 Power On/Off your DVR
Notice: 1.Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.
2. Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR.
3. Suggest using UPS to protect the power supply under allowable conditions.
3.1.1 Power on your DVR
Plug the power supply and turn on the power supply switch. Power supply indicator light shining indicates
turning on the DVR. After startup you will hear a beep. The default setting of video output is multiple window
output modes. If the startup time is within the video setting time, the timing video recording function will start up
automatically. Then the video indicator light of corresponding channel is shinning and the DVR is working
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3.1.2 Power off your DVR
There are two ways to shut down your DVR:
Option 1: Standard Shutdown (soft switch): Enter the main menu, click on Menu→Shutdown.
2: Manual Shutdown (hard switch): Pressing the power supply switch, plug off the power supply.
3.2 Login DVR
When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system will provide the corresponding function
according to the user authority. There are 3 user settings: Admin, Guest and Default. If the user name default
Admin, there is no password. Admin is as super user. Guest and default are the common users under factory
settings.
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Password protection: There is no password, just knock the “ok” and you will enter.
After you set a password, if the password is continuous wrong three times, the alarm will start. If the
password is continuous 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.
3.3 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 detection 4 Camera lock
3.4 Record configuration
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menu→record function→record configuration to set.
Notice: There is at least one read-write hard disk in DVR.
Pic.3.2 Record configuration
Record configuration set the record plan for each channel.
【Channel】:Choose the corresponding channel number to set the channel. Choose “all” option to set all
channels.
【Redundancy】:Choose the redundancy function to make the recording files double backup. 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.
【Length】:Set the time length of each video file.(default value is 60min).
【Pre Record】:Record 1-30 seconds before the action occurs.
【Record Mode】:Schedule, Manual or Stop.
【Schedule】：Record according to the set record type (regular, detection and alarm) and time section.
【Manual】:After choosing manual button, the related channel will do the regular recording whatever the state of
current channel is.
【Stop】：Click the stop button and the channel stops recording
【Week】:Set Monday to Sunday or full week to record
【Period】:Set the time section of regular recording, the recording will start only in the set range.
【Recording type】:Regular, detection or alarm.
【Regular】：Perform the regular recording in the set time section. The video file type is “R”
【Detect】：Trigger the “motion detect”, “video blind” or “video loss” signal. The above alarm function is set as
follows: when starting recording, the “detection recording” state is on. The video file type is “M”.

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【Alarm】：Trigger the external alarm signal in the set time section. The above alarm function is set as follows:
when starting recording, the “detection recording” state is on. The video file type is “A”.
3.5 Playback
Playback: Access playback mode, Set recording search, recording play, video file storage
Pic.3.3Playback Pic.3.4Listedfiles
1. Playback control 2. Recording files time and status 3. Operation Hints
4. Date 5.Filessearching 6.Switchtorecordingfilesinformation
Playback control details
Key Functions Key Functions
Play/Pause Backward play
Stop Slow play
Fast backward Fast forward
Previous frame Next frame