DVR Connection N-0440MH User manual

User’s Guide (Ver. 1.0)
Model: N-0440MH, N-0840MH, N-1640MH
H.264 Video Compression Digital Video Recorder
About This User’s Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this user’s guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Safety Precautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by the manufacture will void the warranty of the product.
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.

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These precautions must be followed for safety reasons.
Warning
 Do not use if the unit has emit smoke, strange sounds are heard or odor is emitted.
- Continued use may cause electrocution and/or fire. Immediately remove the power plug from
the outlet. Once the unit stops emitting smoke, consult the dealership where this unit was
purchased or factory shop for repairs.
- Do not attempt repairs on your own.
 Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
- Always use the power cable supplied with the unit.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cable or place the power cable near heating
equipment. Also, do not bend the power cable forcefully, work upon or staple it. A damaged
power cable may result in fire and/or electrocution.
- Should the power cable become damaged it must be replaced by the dealership where this unit
was purchased or factory shop.
 Make sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the outlet.
- Dust accumulation may result in a short-circuit and heat generation and cause fire.
- Be especially careful when using an outlet situated in a room exposed to high humidity,
condensation and/or dust, or in a kitchen.
- Periodically remove the power plug from the outlet and clean any dust and dirt between the plug
and the outlet.
 Caution when connecting the power cable
- Connect the power plug directly with the outlet. Faulty connection may result in heat generation
and cause fire.
- Do not use the power cable while it is tied in a bundle. This may result in heat generation and
cause fire.
- When using the extension cord supplied, make sure the power consumption of the connected
unit does not exceed the electrical rating of the extension cord. Higher power consumption may
result in heat generation and cause fire.
 Disassembly prohibited
- Do not place your hand inside this unit as this may cause fire and/or electrocution.
- Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or factory shop for diagnostics,
adjustments, and repairs.
 Do not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
- Do not insert or push in any metal or combustible object through openings such as air ducts.
This may cause fire and/or electrocution.
- In the event that a foreign object is inside the unit, turn off and unplug the unit. Consult the

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dealership where this unit was purchased or factory shop. Continued use may result in fire
and/or electrocution.
 Do not place a container holding water or other liquids above the unit when it is connected to
power.
- In the event that water gets inside the unit, turn off and unplug the unit. Consult the dealership
where this unit was purchased or factory shop. Continued use may result in a fire or
electrocution.
 Do not allow the unit to get wet.
- This unit is not waterproof. Do not expose the unit to water. This may cause fire and/or
electrocution. Do not use in a bath or shower room.
- In the event that the internal components have been exposed to water, turn the power off and
remove the power plug from the outlet. Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or
factory shop. Continued use may cause electrocution and/or fire.
 Do not use during thunder/thunder storms.
- Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. Never touch the connection cable during
thunder/thunder storms. This may cause electrocution.
 Do not place in an unstable position.
- Doing so may cause accidents and/or breakdowns through falling or toppling.
- In the event that the unit has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, turn the power off
and remove the power plug from the outlet. Consult the dealership where this unit was
purchased or factory shop. Continued use may cause electrocution and fire.
 Do not expose to shock or vibration.
- Stored data may be damaged or lost through hard-disk breakdowns caused by shock/vibration.
 Do not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.
- Do not use this unit in areas where explosive and/or flammable gases are present. This may
cause fire and/or explosion.
 For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shell be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Caution
 Do not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
- Hold the power plug when disconnecting the power cable from the outlet. Pulling on the power
cable from the outlet. Pulling on the power cable may damage the cord. This may cause fire
and/or electrocution.
 Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- Doing so may result in electrocution.
 Do not sit on.
- Doing so may cause the unit to fall, be damaged and/or result in injury.

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 Make sure the cables are connected properly.
- Connect and install the power cable and connection cable very carefully. Tripping over the cable
may result in the unit capsizing or falling and cause injury.
 Do not place heavy objects on connected units.
- Doing so may affect the stability of the unit and cause it to fall which may result in injury. Doing
so may also damage the unit depending on the weight of the object.
 Shipment and portability
- Never move this unit while the power is turned on.
- When shipping, remove the power plug from the outlet, confirm that the connection cable has
been removed, and store in original packaging. Ship using a method that causes the least
amount of shock and/or damage to this unit. Also, do not drop this unit.
 Maintenance when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods of time
- Remove the power plug from the outlet when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods
of time.
 Cleaning the internal components
- Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or factory shop for cleaning internal
components. Leaving the unit unused for long periods of time may attract duct to the internal
components, which in turn may cause fire and/or breakdowns.
 Do not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
- This unit it equipped with air ducts and cooling fans in order to assist the ventilation of hot air
produced by the hard disk drive. Placing covers, placing in a case, or placing inside bookcases
may cause heat build up, and may result in fire and/or electrocution.
- When the unit is set up in a rack, leave open space on all sides.
. Leave 5 cm or more of space above and below.
. Leave 10 cm or more of space on both sides and on the rear.
 Do not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.
- Do not place in areas where the unit will be exposed to extreme temperatures (±10 degrees C
per hour) or humidity changes.
 Points on unit positioning
- This unit is constructed using precision electronic parts. Avoid placing it in areas described
below as this may cause faulty operation and/or breakdowns.
. In direct sunlight
. In places exposed to water
. In the vicinity of cooling and heating units or humidifiers
. Near the air conditioner where the unit is exposed to cool air
. Dusty areas
. Areas that contain fire hazards
. In the vicinity of volatile substances
. Areas where the unit will be exposed to constant vibration (in trains, cars, etc.)
 Cautionary points on condensation

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- Droplets may form on the outside when very cold water is poured into a cup. In the same way,
droplets may form around the internal components of his unit. This is called condensation.
- Do not use this unit if condensation has formed. Using this unit while condensation is formed
may cause breakdowns. In the event of sudden sharp temperature changes, turn off the power
and do not use this unit until the temperature of the room where it is positioned stabilizes (about
2 hours). Condensation will not occur while the power is turned on.
- When condensation is likely to occur… Use the unit after turning the power off and leaving it for
1~2 hours.
 Back up battery
- This unit has got a built-in lithium battery used to back up the clock function. The battery
continues to operate the clock even when there is a power disruption.
- The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 2 years. If the battery runs out or leaks, the
clock resets when the power is turned off.
- Battery fluid leaks
. In the event that the battery fluid has leaked rinse hands/clothes thoroughly with water.
. Loss of eyesight may result if battery fluid enters the eyes. Do not rub the eyes. Immediately
rinse with clean water and consult a physician.
- When disposing of this unit
. Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased for information concerning the disposal
of the lithium battery.
Warning
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting cameras, audio or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to
follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically
opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.
Warranty for Critical Parts
 HDD, Battery and ATX Power: 2 years (25℃ environment)
 Cooling Fan: 3 years (25℃ environment)

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Set
DVD-RW (option)
Client Software CD
Remote Control (option)
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA) (option)
Quick Guide
HDD data power cable
HDD mounting bracket & Screw
DVD-RW mounting bracket & Screw
HDD & DVD-RW fixing screw
Adaptor (DC12V 5A )
& Power Cable (110V or 220V)
Mouse (Option)
Basic function of the MOUSE
① : Left button: SELECT function
② : Wheel: MOVEMENT function on a drop-down menu

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Mounting the HARD DISK
1. Unfasten the cover of the unit. 2. Mount the HDD to the supplied HDD
bracket
using the supplied 4 screws.
3. Fix the HDD on the bottom of the system using 4. Connect the HDD to the mainboard on
the system the supplied mounting screw. using the supplied SATA cable and power cable.
NOTE) Please mount all HDDs which you want to use when installing at the first time. It is not allow a
movement, removal or supplement of HDD to the system which be in use.
Mounting the DVD-RW
1. Unfasten the cover of the unit. 2. Fix the DVD-RW mounting bracket to the DVD-RW using the
mounting bracket screws and fix the DVD-RW to the unit
using the DVD-RW fixing screws.

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3. Connect the DVD-RW cable to the both of DVD-RW and main board.
Compatible HDD Models
Seagate ST32000542AS(Barracuda LP)
2 TB 5900 RPM 32 MB
Seagate ST31000340SV(Surveillance) 1 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB
Seagate ST3100528AS(Barracuda) 1 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB

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Seagate ST3500830SCE 500 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
Seagate ST3500418AS(Barracuda) 500 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
Seagate ST3500410AS(Barracuda) 500 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
Seagate ST3250410AS(Barracuda) 250 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
Seagate ST3250310SV(Surveillance) 250 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
Seagate ST3250318AS(Barracuda) 250 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
Seagate ST3160815AS(Barracuda) 160 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
HITACHI HDS722020ALA330 2 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB
HITACHI HDS721010KLA330 1 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB
HITACHI HDT721010SLA360 1 TB 7200 RPM 16 MB
HITACHI HDS721010CLA332 1 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB
HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 500 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
HITACHI HDP725050GLA360 500 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
HITACHI HDS721032CLA362 320 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
HITACHI HDS721025CLA382 250 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
HITACHI HDT721025SLA380 250 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
HITACHI HDP725025GLA380 250 GB 7200 RPM 8 MB
Western Digital
WD20EADS 2 TB 7200 RPM 32 MB
Western Digital
WD10EACS 1 TB 7200 RPM 16 MB
Western Digital
WD5000AACS 500 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
Western Digital
WD2500AAKS 250 GB 7200 RPM 16 MB
NOTICE
The brands and models of all HDD should be the same. If the brands and models of the HDD are different, the DVR
may not recognize HDD or malfunction.

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Booting the DVR and Basic Time Setting
1. During the first start up, the following message will be displayed.
Setting Daylight Saving Time
If the DVR is to be set Day Light Saving Time and be synchronized NTP (Network Time Protocol), Take next steps.
1. Enter the SETUP mode. The default Password is “1111”.
2. Go to SETUP>SYSTEM>SET DATE & TIME

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3. Select DAYLIGHT SAVING.
Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. When the DVR is connected with internet and the DVR need to be syncronized with NTP (Network Time
Protocol), set SETUP>SYSTEM>NTP ON.

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2. Select proper TIME ZONE time.
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone must be
properly set according to your local Time Zone.

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Specifications
Please note that specifications and unit exterior design are subject to change without notification.
ITEM N-0440MH N-0840MH N-1640MH
Video
Input
Channel, Input Level 4CH, Composite 8CH, Composite 16CH, Composite
Signal Format NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check Yes
Output
XGA Resolution 1 HDMI, 1 VGA (1024x768), 1 CVBS,Triple Display
XGA Resolution 1 VGA (1024x768), 1 Spot
SXGA Resolution 1 VGA (1280x1024), 2 Spot
Audio Input & Output 4 CH Line input & 1 CH Line output
Audio Codec G.711
Alarm Sensor Input (NC/NO Selectable) 4ch (NC/NO Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 Alarm out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
Resolution
NTSC
D1 120fps 120fps 120fps
Half D1 120fps 240fps 240fps
CIF 120fps 240fps 480fps
PAL
D1 100fps 100fps 100fps
Half D1 100fps 200fps 200fps
CIF 100fps 200fps 400fps
Recording quality grade ECONOMY, STANDARD, HIGH, SUPER, ULTRA
Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Motion/ Sensor/ Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by channel’s Resolution Yes
Pre Recording 1 fps for 10 seconds before an event
Post Recording 10 seconds to 3 minutes after an event
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) NTSC: 30fps/ch, 60 fields / PAL: 25fps/ch, 50 fields
Playback
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 8, 16
Playback Speed Single channel × 1/2, 1/4, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Multi-channels × 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 × 2, 4, 8, 16 × 2, 4, 8
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Archive, Log
Storage HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA
Capacity of 1
HDD 2TB
Internal HDD No.
1 (2: W/O DVD-RW)
File system NaFS

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USB Port 2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
Backup
USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
Built-in DVD-RW
Video & Still Image
Huge Backup Yes (up to 24 hours)
Network Video & Still Image
User I/F Menu Display New GUI
Input Method Front buttons, Remote control, Mouse, Keyboard controller
Serial port
Console 1 RS-232C (9pin D-SUB connector)
PTZ control & Keyboard DVR control
1 RS-485
Termination Yes
Network
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free DDNS)
Network Interface 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Dual Encoding for Network Streaming
Yes (CIF 120/100fps)
Auto Port Forward Yes
Network
Access
Client Software (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control, Remote Setup
Web viewer (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
Multi-sites Monitoring System (1:n) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control, Remote Setup
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
Quick Setup Yes
S.M.A.R.T Yes
Internal Beep By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD error
Multi-Language Yes
S/W Upgrade USB Flash drive, Remote S/W Upgrade (TBD)
NTP Yes
3G Mobile Yes (Exclusive Viewer)
POS / ATM Yes (TBD)
Power
source Power Supply Voltage DC 12V 5A
Allowable operation temperature During operation 5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Allowable operation humidity 0 - 90 %
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) 4.1Kgs (6.2Kgs) / 9Lbs(13.6Lbs)
Dimension
Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 380mm x 340mm x 72mm / 14.9” x 13.3” x 28”

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Table of Contents
1. Main Features............................................................................................................... 19
2. Name, Function and Connection ........................ 오류! 책갈피가 정의되어 있지 않습니다.
2-1. Front Panel ........................................................................ 오류! 책갈피가 정의되어 있지 않습니다.
2-2. Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 21
2-3. Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 25
3. Setting up the DVR ........................................................................................................ 25
3-1. Setup – Main Screen and Menu Tree .................................................................................................. 26
3-2. Setup – Display Mode ...................................................................................................................... 29
3-3. Setup – Recording Mode .................................................................................................................. 30
3-3-1. Recording Schedules ..................................................................................................................... 31
3-4. Setup – Device Mode ....................................................................................................................... 33
3-4-1. ALARM-OUT ................................................................................................................................. 34
3-4-3 PTZ Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 34
3-4-4. Motion Zone Setup ....................................................................................................................... 35
3-5. Setup – Storage Mode ...................................................................................................................... 36
3-6. Setup – System Mode....................................................................................................................... 37
3-7. Setup – SECURITY Mode ................................................................................................................... 41
3-8. Setup – Network Mode .................................................................................................................... 42
3-8-1. Network Types ............................................................................................................................. 44
3-8-2. DDNS .......................................................................................................................................... 45
3-8-3. Network Stream ........................................................................................................................... 46
3-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode ...................................................................................................................... 46
3-10. Quick Setup ................................................................................................................................... 48
3-11. Saving Setup .................................................................................................................................. 49
4. Live, Search and Playback ............................................................................................... 50
4-1. Live Viewing Screen ......................................................................................................................... 50
4-2. SEARCH Screen ................................................................................................................................ 52
4-2-1. TIME-LINE Search .......................................................................................................................... 53
4-2-2. Event Search ................................................................................................................................ 54
4-2-3. Go To First Time ........................................................................................................................... 54
4-2-4. Go To Last Time ............................................................................................................................ 55
4-2-5. Go To Specific Time ....................................................................................................................... 55
4-2-6. Archive Search .............................................................................................................................. 55
4-2-7. Log Search ................................................................................................................................... 56
4-3. Play Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 56
5. PTZ Control ................................................................................................................... 57
6. Back Up ........................................................................................................................... 59

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6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................. 59
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive ................................................................................................... 59
6-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ...................................................................... 60
6-4. Playback of Backup Video ................................................................................................................. 61
7. Network Access Using the Single Site Network Viewer .......................................................... 61
7-1. PC Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 62
Minimum PC Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 62
Recommended PC Requirements ............................................................................................................. 62
7-2. Installing the Network Viewer ........................................................................................................... 62
7-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions. ................................................................................................ 63
7-4. Bi-directional Audio ......................................................................................................................... 66
7-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions .................................................................................................. 66
7-6. PC System Configuration ................................................................................................................... 69
8. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ......................................................... 72
8-1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 72
8-2. Minimum PC Requirements .............................................................................................................. 72
8-3. Installation of the Program ............................................................................................................... 72
8-4. Live Window ................................................................................................................................... 74
8-4-2. Control Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 75
8-5. Search and Playback Window............................................................................................................ 76
8-5-1. Main User Interface ...................................................................................................................... 76
8-5-2. Main Control Panel ....................................................................................................................... 77
8-6. Setup of UMS Multi Client ................................................................................................................ 78
8-6-1. General ....................................................................................................................................... 79
8-6-2. Event ........................................................................................................................................... 80
8-6-3. Record ......................................................................................................................................... 81
8-6-4. OSD ............................................................................................................................................. 83
8-6-5. Language ..................................................................................................................................... 83
8-7. Remote Setup ................................................................................................................................. 84
8-7-1. Setting the Display ........................................................................................................................ 85
8-7-2. Record ......................................................................................................................................... 85
8-7-3. Device ......................................................................................................................................... 86
8-7-4. Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 88
8-7-5. System......................................................................................................................................... 89
8-8. Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 91
8-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites ....................................................................................... 91
8-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ................................................................................................................ 93
8-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC during Live .......................................................................................... 96
8-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback ............................................................................................... 97
9-8-6. AVI Backup During Playback ........................................................................................................... 99

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9. Network – By a Web-Browser Viewer ............................................................................... 101
10. Network Access Using the 3G App Viewer .................................................................... 104
10-1. Installing the 3G App Viewer ......................................................................................................... 104
10-2. Live Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 104
APPENDIX: How to Connect the Network .............................................................................. 106
A. How to set the IP address of the DVR and open TCP port of the router? .............................................. 106
B. How to access DVR from a Remote PC? ........................................................................................... 108

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1. Main Features
 H.264 Video compression
 Reliable File System
 1 Spot + 1 CVBS
 4 Channel Audio Recording
 Automatic Video Input, Video Loss, and HDD Error Detection
NOTE: Under federal law, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 2510 et seq.,
provides that recording conversations is not unlawful if one of the parties consents.

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 Covert Camera Operation (Provides Enhanced Security)
 Built-in PTZ Camera Control
 Motion Detection
 Easy and Simple Graphic User Interface
 Simple Scheduler
 Easy Software Upgrade
 Instant and Convenient Backup via USB Flash Drive, Network or DVD-RW