EverFocus TUTIS-16F3 User manual

TUTIS Series DVR
H.264, 4CH / 8CH / 16CH
User’s Manual
TUTIS-16F3
TUTIS-4F3 / TUTIS-8F3
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,
Release Date: November, 2012

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
TUTIS-Series
User’s Manual
2012 EverFocus Electronics Corp
www.everfocus.com
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.
Release Date: November, 2012

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Notes:
1. The power supply of this DVR is provided through DC 12V adapter, please check the power
output before installation and ensure it can meet the requirements.
2. Do not place the DVR at a place subject to rain and moisture.
3. Do not install the DVR at a place subject to violent vibration.
4. Do not install the DVR at a place subject to direct sunlight, and be far away from high
temperature environment.
5. The DVR should be installed in a space without much dust, and the environment should be
kept clean and tidy.
6. The DVR’s back panel should be placed 15cm or more away from other objects or wall for
cooling.
7. The DVR should work under temperature, humidity and voltage according to its technical
specifications.
8. The space where DVR is installed should not be stored with corrosive chemicals that may
produce volatile gases to avoid affecting the DVR’s life.
9. Proper grounding should be guaranteed during operation.
10. The DVR shall be installed to ensure proper connection with other devices.
Please buy HDD from official channel to meet DVR’s long time and large data reading and
writing requirements.
Statement:
1. Products are subject to the real products and this manual is just for reference.
2. Products update without further notice. Nuances of partial functions are permitted before
and after updating.
3. Please contact the Customer Service Department for the latest program and supplementary
instruction files.
4. This manual is applicable to various models, and the specific operation of each product is
not listed here. Users can operate the DVR based on this manual for the actual products.
5. We have tried our best to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual. However,
due to the unstable environment and other reasons, the real value of some data may differ.
If any problem or dispute arises, the company’s final explanation will prevail.
6. If carrying out operation not according to the instruction of this manual, the user shall bear
the losses sustained.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Packing List ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Terminal Block................................................................................................................ 8
3. Installation .............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Basic Installation............................................................................................................. 9
3.2 HDD Installation............................................................................................................ 10
3.3Power On and Login ..................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................ 13
4. OSD Menu Operation ........................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 Record .............................................................................................................. 15
4.1.2 Alarm ................................................................................................................ 18
4.1.3 Channel............................................................................................................. 23
4.1.4 Network............................................................................................................ 25
4.1.5 User .................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.6 System .............................................................................................................. 30
4.1.7 Display .............................................................................................................. 32
4.1.8 Log .................................................................................................................... 33
4.1.9 Record Search................................................................................................... 34
4.2 PTZ Control ................................................................................................................... 38
4.3Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................. 40
4.4PIP................................................................................................................................. 40
5. TUTIS CMS ............................................................................................................................. 41
6. Mobile Device Surveillance .................................................................................................. 42
6.1 Android Device ............................................................................................................. 42
6.2 Apple Device................................................................................................................. 46
7. Remote Access to the DVR ................................................................................................... 51
7.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network.............................................................................. 51
7.2 Browsers Security Setting............................................................................................. 52

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7.2.1 Installing ActiveX Controls................................................................................ 52
7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls ................................................................................ 53
7.3 Remote Live View......................................................................................................... 55
7.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................. 56
7.3.2 Remote Archive .............................................................................................. 567
7.3.3Playing Back Recordings from the Computer ................................................ 588
7.3.4DVR Configuration.......................................................................................... 599
8. Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 60

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1. Introduction
The TUTIS Series DVR comes in three models: TUTIS-4F3 / TUTIS-8F3 / TUTIS-16F3, which provide
4CH / 8CH / 16CH respectively. These models feature H.264 dual streams for all channels and
selectable recording resolutions of D1, HD1 and CIF. The recording frame rate and resolution can
be independently configured for each channel. The TUTIS Series DVRs support the video output
through the BNC, VGA or HDMI port (Only TUTIS-16F3 DVR provides HDMI port), and have
multiple interfaces including 1 network port, 2 USB ports, RS-485 and alarm I/O.
Wide variety of functions such as live view, record, playback, backup, network transmission and
mobile surveillance are also provided by the TUTIS Series DVRs. You can also use the provided
CMS software (TUTIS CMS) for multiple DVRs control. The DVRs also support several options for
you to easily configure the settings: use a mouse, IR remote control or the control keys on the
front panel to set the on-screen display (OSD) controls; or connect the DVR to the network to
launch the Web configuration interface.
The following diagram is an example of using the TUTIS-16F3 (16CH) model. The Rear Panels vary
among models.
* Only for TUTIS-16F3 DVR.
** Only TUTIS-16F3 DVR provides Spot Monitor Output.
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TUTISSeriesDVR
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1.1 Features
H.264Videocompressionformat
D1,HD1andCIFrecordingforallthe4CH/8CH/16CHmodels
Networktransmissionandplaybacksimultaneously
Dual‐streamtransmissionforallchannels
Multiplexoperation:live,record,playback,backup,networktransmissionandmobile
surveillance
SupportbackupwithUSBstoragedevice/DVDburner(onlyforthe16CHmodel)
SupportSATAHDD
TUTIS‐4F3/8F3:1HDDupto2TB
TUTIS‐16F3:2HDDsupto4TB
Supportvideooutputs
TUTIS‐4F3/ 8F3: BNC x 1/VGA x 1
TUTIS‐16F3:BNCx1/Spotmonitor(BNC)x1/VGAx1/HDMIx1
SupportMulti‐languageOSD
Two‐wayaudio(onlyfor16CHmodel)
E‐mailalarm,digitalzoomandPIPpreview
Mobilephonesurveillance(Apple/Androiddevices)
RemotePlayback/ArchiveRecordings
SupportvideochannelhiddenandSequenceModeforsinglechannel
PTZcontrol(PTZpresetandcruisecontrol)
TUTISCMSsoftware
Mouse,remotecontrollerandfront‐paneloperation
Multi‐leveluserauthoritydistribution
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1.2 Packing List
The Package contains the following accessories:
•TUTIS DVR x 1
•IR remote controller with two AAA batteries x 1
•Mouse x 1
•HDD mounting screws (4/8CH x 4; 16CH x 8)
•RCA cable x 1 (only for 16CH model)
•Terminal block x 2 (only for 16CH model)
•Power cord x 1
•Product certificate (QA certified by EverFocus) x 1
•User manual x 1
•CD x 1
Note: Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.
If any items are missing, notify your EverFocus Electronics Corp. Sales Representative or
Customer Service Branch. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use.

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2. Overview
2.1 Front Panel
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No. Name Description
1 Playback Press to play back the recordings.
2 Step Back Press to step back the recordings.
3 Search / Stop Press to search or stop playing back the recordings.
4 Step Forward Press to step forward the recordings.
5 Play Forward Press to play back the recordings.
6 Log Press to enter Log menu. Please refer to 4.1.8 Log.
7 Display Mode Press to switch the display layout between 1-division and 4-division.
Please refer to 4.1.7 Display.

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8 Record Press to start recording. The LED will turn ON when the DVR is
recording. Please refer to 4.1.1 Record.
9 Arrow Keys Press to control the connected PTZ cameras.
10 Enter / PTZ
Control Press to enter the PTZ control settings.
11 Menu / Exit Press to enter or exit menu. Please refer to 4.1 Main Menu.
12 System Info Press to see the system information.
13 Mute Press to mute the volume.
14 Indicators
PWR:Indicates the power is on.
REC: Indicates it is recording.
LINK: Indicates the DVR is linked to the network.
ALARM: Indicates an alarm input is triggered.
HDD: Indicates the HDD is activating. Only the 16CH model provides
the HDD Indicator.
15 Numeric Keys Press to select the channel.
16 DVD+RW Burner Use the DVD+RW Burner for archiving the recordings from the DVR.
Note that only the 16CH model supports this function.

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2.2 Rear Panel
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No. Name Description
1 Video Input Connects to the cameras using the coaxial cables.
2 Video Output
(BNC port)
Video-out / TV-out: Connects to the equipment like a monitor to
the Video Out connectors. Shows multiple channels with OSD menu.
Spot-out: Connects to the Sport Monitor for displaying one channel
at a time.
3 Audio Input Connects to the audio input devices. The 16CH DVR has additional
Line-In port for connecting to the microphone.
4 Audio Output Connects to the audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that
the speakers with amplifier are required.
5 VGA Output Port Connects to the Call monitor using a VGA cable.
6 Alarm Output Connects to the alarm output device.
7 Alarm Input Connects up to the alarm inputs.
8 USB Interface Connects to USB storage device to copy / archive video or for
firmware upgrades. Use the other port for connecting the mouse.
9 Network Port Connects to the Network.
10 RS-485 Connects to the PTZ cameras or RS-485 device, such as EverFocus’
EKB-500 keyboard.
11 Power Input Connects to the DC 12V power using the supplied Power Cord.
12 Grounding
Terminal
Optionally connects to the grounding wire. If the DVR is placed in an
environment where the static electricity will easily build up, it is
recommended to connect the grounding wire to prevent the hazard
of static electricity.
13 HD Output Port Connects to a high-definition display.
14 Power Switch Press to turn on and off the device.

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2.3 Terminal Block
4CH
Alarm out Power out Sensor in
(+) (-)
RS-485
8CH
Alarm out Power out Sensor in
(+) (-)
RS-485
16CH
Power out
Sensor in
Alarm out
RS-485
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(+) (-)
RS-485

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3. Installation
3.1 Basic Installation
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1. Connect the line level audio input devices to the DVR.
2. Connect the cameras to the DVR using the coaxial cables.
3. To manage the DVR over network, use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the DVR to the
network.
4. To view videos, connect a monitor to the HDMI or VGA port using the HDMI or VGA cable
supplied by the monitor manufacturer. Only the 16CH model provides HDMI port.
5. To listen to audio of video source, connect speakers to the Audio Out port. Note that
speakers with amplifier are required.
6. Optionally connect a mouse to the DVR to control the system. You can also control the
system using the supplied IR Remote Control or the control keys on the front panel.
7. Using the supplied Power Cord, connect one end to the DC 12V port on the DVR and the
other end to the DC 12V power outlet.
8. Connect a monitor or TV to Video out (BNC port) for adjusting the camera view.
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3.2 HDD Installation
1. Make sure the DVR is power-off.
2. Unscrew the housing screws on both sides and the back panel, and then remove the
housing.
a. For 4CH and 8CH models: Unscrew the 7 housing screws on both sides and back panel.
b. For 16CH model: Unscrew the 8 housing screws on both sides and back panel.
3. Screw the HDD to the HDD brackets on both sides.
(a) 4CH / 8CH DVR

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(b) 16CH DVR
(1) Unscrew both sides of HDD brackets from the DVR.
(2) Screw both sides of the HDDs on the brackets, and then fix them on the DVR.
4. Use the supplied SATA cable, connect one end to the SATA port on the small PCB inside
the DVR, and the other end to the SATA port on the HDD.
4CH / 8CH 16CH (with two SATA ports)
One end to PCB One end to HDD
One end to HDD
One end to PCB

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5. Connect the internal power cable to the HDD.
6. Screw back the housing to the DVR.
7. Format the hard disk drive after the installation is completed.

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3.3Power On and Login
After the above installation, you can power on the DVR. Simply plug one end of the Power
Cord to the Power-In port on the rear panel of the DVR, and the other end to the power
outlet. The PWR (power) LED will light on and the DVR will beep once to indicate the power is
on. Wait until the DVR to make a long beep, and the DVR is ready for operation. For the 16CH
model, you can use the Power Switch on the rear panel to turn on / off the power after
connecting the DVR to the power outlet.
When the DVR is powered-on, the system enters the preview status. If there is video input,
the corresponding channel will display the monitoring videos on the main interface. Full
screen and multi-screen switch can be realized by double clicking and right clicking on the
main interface. If the user authentication has been enabled on the DVR, the login window
would pop up. The login username is admin (lower case), while the password is 00000000.
Input Method
Click the 123 / ABC / abc / *#! on the right side of the on-screen keyboard to switch between
the input characters. Click to hide the on-screen keyboard or to delete a character.
3.4 Firmware Upgrade
You can simply upgrade the latest firmware using the USB storage device. To start upgrading
firmware, ensure to insert the USB storage device to the DVR before powering on the DVR.
1. Power off the DVR.
2. Insert the USB storage device stored with the firmware files to the DVR.
3. Power on the DVR. The DVR will automatically detect and then upgrade the firmware files.
Once the process is complete, the Live View window appears.

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4. OSD Menu Operation
The DVR can be configured through a series of menus on the screen by using a Mouse, front panel
buttons or the supplied IR Remote Control. The following operations are examples of using a
Mouse. This chapter describes the functions and options of the Configuration Settings in the
on-screen display (OSD) menus. Right-click on the screen, the OSD Root Menu appears.
Main Menu You can configure the OSD settings in this menu. See 4.1 Main Menu.
Single Channel Select a channel to display it in full-screen.
4 Channels Switch to 4, 9 or 16 screen mode (depends on model).
Next Screen Switch to the next screen divisions (only for 8CH / 16CH models).
Start / Stop Record
Start/stop recording manually.
Note: The START RECORD (manually record) function is only functional
when the DVR is not in the recording mode.
Record Search Search for the recordings for Playback and Backup. See 4.1.9 Record
Search.
PTZ Control Control PTZ cameras. See 4.2 PTZ Control.
Intercom Select an online user to start using the two-way audio function. Only the
16CH model provides this function.
Digital Zoom Zoom in one area via mouse drag. See 4.3 Digital Zoom.
PIP Picture in picture. See 4.4 PIP.
System Inform Click to display the system information, including the version, IP address,
recording files, and HDD.
System Restart You can lock the Main Menu (4.1.6.2 Advanced), restart the system or
power-off the system.
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4.1Main Menu
On the OSD Root Menu, click Main Menu, the following configuration menu with 9 setup options
appears.
4.1.1 Record
The Record Menu includes 3 tabs: Basic, Advanced and Recording Schedule.
Please refer to
sections below for configurations.
4.1.1.1 Basic
【Video Channel】：Select a channel.
【Resolution】：Select a resolution. Options include CIF, Half-D1 and D1.