DVR SYSTEMS Network Video Recorder User manual

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Network Video Recorder User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications .........................................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Features...................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................11
2Front Panel and Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................14
2.1 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................14
2.1.1 1U Series..........................................................................................................................................14
2.1.2 2U Series..........................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................................19
2.2.1 1 U Series.........................................................................................................................................19
2.2.2 2 U Series.........................................................................................................................................20
2.3 Bidirectional talk .....................................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end.....................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 PC-end to the device-end...............................................................................................................23
2.4 Mouse Operation....................................................................................................................................23
2.5 Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................25
3HDD Installation..............................................................................................................................................28
3.1 1U Series .................................................................................................................................................28
3.2 2U Series .................................................................................................................................................29
4Network Connection.......................................................................................................................................31
2U Series Connection........................................................................................................................................31

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5System Capability...........................................................................................................................................32
6GUI Operation.................................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Login.........................................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Right Click Menu ....................................................................................................................................34
6.3 Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................34
6.4 Search & Playback.................................................................................................................................35
6.5 Information...............................................................................................................................................38
6.5.1 HDD Information..............................................................................................................................38
6.5.2 BPS....................................................................................................................................................39
6.5.3 Log.....................................................................................................................................................40
6.5.4 Version..............................................................................................................................................41
6.5.5 Online Users.....................................................................................................................................41
6.6 Setting ......................................................................................................................................................42
6.6.1 General .............................................................................................................................................42
6.6.2 Encode..............................................................................................................................................44
6.6.3 Schedule...........................................................................................................................................45
6.6.4 RS232 ...............................................................................................................................................46
6.6.5 Network.............................................................................................................................................47
6.6.5.1 Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................48
6.6.5.2 IP Filter.....................................................................................................................................48
6.6.5.3 NTP Setup...............................................................................................................................49
6.6.5.4 Multiple Cast Setup................................................................................................................49
6.6.5.5 PPPoE......................................................................................................................................50
6.6.5.6 DDNS Setup............................................................................................................................51
6.6.5.7 UPNP .......................................................................................................................................51
6.6.5.8 Email.........................................................................................................................................53
6.6.5.9 FTP...........................................................................................................................................54
6.6.5.1 Alarm center............................................................................................................................55
6.6.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................56
6.6.7 Detect .................................................................................................................................................58
6.6.8 PTZ.....................................................................................................................................................61

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6.6.9 Display ...............................................................................................................................................63
6.6.10 Default................................................................................................................................................64
6.7 Advanced.................................................................................................................................................65
6.7.1 HDD Management...........................................................................................................................65
6.7.2 Abnormity..........................................................................................................................................68
6.7.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................69
6.7.4 Manual Record.................................................................................................................................69
6.7.4.1 Manual record menu..............................................................................................................69
6.7.4.2 Basic operation............................................................................................................................69
6.7.4.3 Enable/disable record............................................................................................................70
6.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording ................................................................................................70
6.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording.....................................................................................................71
6.7.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................71
6.7.5.1 Modify Password....................................................................................................................72
6.7.5.2 Add/Modify Group ..................................................................................................................73
6.7.5.3 Add/Modify User.....................................................................................................................73
6.7.6 Auto Maintenance............................................................................................................................74
6.7.7 Remote Device................................................................................................................................74
6.7.8 Config File Backup..........................................................................................................................74
6.8 Shutdown.................................................................................................................................................75
7Quick Configuration Tool...............................................................................................................................76
7.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................76
7.2 Operation .................................................................................................................................................76
8Web ..................................................................................................................................................................79
8.1 General Introduction ..............................................................................................................................79
8.1.1 Preparation.......................................................................................................................................79
8.1.2 Log in.................................................................................................................................................79
8.2 Main Interface .........................................................................................................................................80
8.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree..........................................................................................................81
8.2.2 System Menu ...................................................................................................................................83
8.2.3 Monitor Window Switch..................................................................................................................83

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8.2.4 Preview Window Switch.................................................................................................................83
8.2.5 PTZ Control......................................................................................................................................83
8.2.6 Color and More Setup.....................................................................................................................85
8.3 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................86
8.3.1 System Information.........................................................................................................................86
8.3.1.1 Version Information................................................................................................................86
8.3.1.2 HDD information.....................................................................................................................87
8.3.1.3 Log............................................................................................................................................87
8.3.2 System Configuration......................................................................................................................88
8.3.2.1 General Setup.........................................................................................................................88
8.3.2.2 Encoding configuration..........................................................................................................91
8.3.2.3 Schedule..................................................................................................................................92
8.3.2.4 RS232 ......................................................................................................................................93
8.3.2.5 Network....................................................................................................................................94
Advanced setup.............................................................................................................................................95
8.3.2.6 Alarm......................................................................................................................................102
8.3.2.1 Detect.....................................................................................................................................104
8.3.2.2 PTZ.........................................................................................................................................106
8.3.2.3 Default & Backup..................................................................................................................106
8.3.3 Advanced........................................................................................................................................107
8.3.3.1 HDD Management................................................................................................................107
8.3.3.2 Abnormity...............................................................................................................................109
8.3.3.3 Alarm I/O................................................................................................................................110
8.3.3.4 Record....................................................................................................................................111
8.3.3.5 Account..................................................................................................................................112
8.3.3.6 Auto Maintenance ................................................................................................................113
8.3.3.7 Remote device...........................................................................................................................114
8.3.4 Additional Function........................................................................................................................114
8.3.4.1 Auto register..........................................................................................................................114
8.3.4.2 DNS........................................................................................................................................115
8.4 Search....................................................................................................................................................116
8.5 Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................117
8.6 About ......................................................................................................................................................119
8.7 Log out ...................................................................................................................................................119

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9FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................120
10 Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation .................................................................................................125
11 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD......................................................................................................126
12 Appendix C Compatible USB List ..........................................................................................................128
13 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List..................................................................................................130
14 Appendix E No-IP DDNS ........................................................................................................................131
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements.................................................................................138

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This quick start guide is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below. Contact
your local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in the bag.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or
installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive
substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃to 55 ℃
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

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Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
Installation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
Accessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
Please refer to the packing list in the box *
Component Name
1U Series
2U Series
Quantity
NVR
■
■
1
7-pin SATA cable
■
■
1
Power cable
■
■
1
Network cable
■
■
1
Remote control
□
■
1
Black optical mouse
■
■
1
Power adapter
■
□
1
Quick start guide
■
■
1
Product warranty card
■
■
1
Product certificate
card
■
■
1
CD
■
■
1
Plastic pad
■
■
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1Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
It is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview,
multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation,
and remote management and control function. All these functions support this series product to be
used in various situations.
This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone
in the front-end can be set in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IPC, NVS, this
series product can establish a strong surveillance network via the CMS. In the network system, there is
only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in the whole network. There is no
audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple
connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.
This series NVR can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy,
transportation and education.
1.2 Features
User
Management
·Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely.
Every user belongs to an exclusive group.
Storage
Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you
can backup related audio/video data in the network video recorder.
Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the
client end.
Alarm
Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on
user’s pre-defined relay setup, system can process the alarm input
correctly and prompt user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded
audio).
Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can
remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from
various connected peripheral devices.
Alert you via EMAIL.

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Network
Monitor
Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS
to client-ends, then the data will be decompressed and display. If
bandwidth is big enough, latency is less than 500ms
Support max 10 connections
Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP
and etc.
Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
Support WEB access in WAN.
Window Split
Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several
windows in one monitor. Support 1/4/9/16-window display.
Record
Support schedule record function. Save the recorded files in the HDD,
client-end PC, or network storage server. You can search or playback the
saved files at the local-end or via the Web.
Backup
Support network backup, USB record backup function, the recorded files can
be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB device, burner and etc.
Network
Management
Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet.
Support management via WEB.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and
port connection.
Support transparent data transmission through RS232/RS485.
Auxiliary
Support switch between NTSC and PAL.
Support real-time system resources information and running statistics
display.
Support log file.
Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.
IR control function. Shortcut menu operation via remote control.
Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.
1.3 Specifications
Parameter
Specification
1U Series
2U Series
System
Resources
Max. support 16-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2mbps for each
channel;
8-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4mbps for each channel;
4-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8mbps for each channel;
Support 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.

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Operation
System
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface
WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression
H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity
For H.264, it max supports 16*D1, 8*720,4*1080P.
Audio
Compression
G.711a
Video Output
1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input
4/8/16-ch network compression digital video input
HDMI
1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input
N/A
1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output
N/A
1-channel bidirectional talk output.
Window Split
4/9/16-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback
Max 16-channel playback.
Alarm Input
4/8/16-ch alarm input.
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
6-ch alarm output
Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
Storage
2 built-in SATA port s
8 built-in SATA ports
N/A
1 peripheral eSATA port
RS232 Port
One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port
One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB Port
2 peripheral USB ports.
4 peripheral USB port.

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Network
Connection
One RJ45 10/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port
One power port, power adapter. Input
DC 12V.
One power port, AC100～240V 50+2% Hz.
Power Button
One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button
One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
N/A
One IR remote control receiver in the front
panel.
Clock
Built-in clock.
Indication Light
16 record status indication lights
One power status indication light.
One alarm status indication light.
One network status indication light.
One HDD status indication light.
16 record status indication lights
One system running status indication light.
One remote control indication light.
Power
Consumption
＜12W(Exclude HDD)
＜40W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity
10℅－90℅
Air pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
440mm*300mm*42.6mm
440mm*460mm*89mm
Weight
1.5～2.5 KG（Exclude HDD）
5.5～6.5KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation
Desk installation/Rack installation

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2Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 1U Series
The -1U series NVR front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detail information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or
shut down NVR.
Number button
0-9
Input Arabic number
Switch channel
Shift
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Enable or disable tour.
Up/
Down
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/
Right
Shift current activated control, and then move left and right.
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button

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Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant
function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for
1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to
realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch HDD
record information and other information (Menu prompt)
Realize other special functions.
Fast play

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Play previous

In playback mode, playback the previous video
Play Next

In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
Reverse/Pause

In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
Play/Pause

In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Window switch
Mult
Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Power indication
light
PWR
Power indication light

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Record light
1-16
It becomes on when system is recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
HDD abnormity
indicator
HDD
The red light is for the HDD abnormity
Network
abnormity
indicator
Net
The red light is for the network abnormity
2.1.2 2U Series
The 2U series NVR front panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detail information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or
shut down NVR.
Number button
0-9
Input Arabic number
Switch channel
Input number
more than 10
-/--
If you want to input a number more than 10, please click this
button and then input.
Shift

In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Enable or disable tour.
Up/
Down
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.

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Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/
Right

Shift current activated control, and then move left and right.
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant
function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for
1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to
realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch HDD
record information and other information (Menu prompt)
Realize other special functions.
Fast play

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Play previous

In playback mode, playback the previous video
Play Next

In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.

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Reverse/Pause

In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
Play/Pause

In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Window switch
Mult
Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
Shuttle(outer
ring)
In real-time monitor mode it works as left/right direction key.
Playback mode, counter clockwise to forward and clock wise to
backward.
Jog(inner dial)
Up/down direction key.
Playback mode, turn the inner dial to realized frame by frame
playback. (Only applies to some special versions.)
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Remote control
indication light
ACT
Remote control indication light
Status indication
light
Status
If there is Fn indication light, current status indication light is null.
Power indication
light
PWR
Power indication light
Record light
1-16
For 4/8/16 ch series ,it becomes on when system is recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 1 U Series
The 1U series NVR real panel is shown as in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name
Connection
Function
USB port.
Connect to USB mouse.
Network port
10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect
to the network cable.
RS232
232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP
address or transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI
High Definition
Multimedia
Interface
High definition video signal output port.
Transmit the clear video and multiple-track data
(Uncompressed)to the device of HDMI(High
definition media interface)
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA
VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
1～16
Alarm input port.
1～16
I/O port
Four groups of alarm input ports. The first
group is from port 1 to port 4, the second
group is from port 5 to port 8, the third
group is from 9 to 12, and the fourth group
is from 13 to 16. They are to receive the
signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC
(normal close).
When your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVR have the same
ground.
Alarm input port
ground end
Alarm input ground end.

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Port Name
Connection
Function
NO1～NO3
1-3-ch alarm
output port
3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～
C2,Group 3:port NO3～C3）).Output alarm
signal to the alarm device. Please make
sure there is power to the external alarm
device.
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
C1～C3
A
RS485
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can
connect to the control devices such as speed
dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Power port
Input 12V DC.
Power button
Power on/off button.
2.2.2 2 U Series
The 2U series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name
Connection
Function
Power button
Power on/off button.
Power input port
Input AC 220
MIC OUT
Audio output
port
RCA
Audio output port. Output analog audio signal to
the devices such as sound box.
MIC IN
Audio input port
RCA
Bidirectional talk input port. Receive the analog
signal from the devices such as speaker or
pickup.