Farnell 4CH User manual

User Manual
Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT..............................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 DVR FRONT PANEL..............................................................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 4-CH DVR Front Panel......................................................................................................................................2
2.1.28-CH DVR Front Panel......................................................................................................................................3
2.2 REAR PANEL.........................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 4-CH DVR Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 8-CH DVR Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................4
2.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER .........................................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3 DVR INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................................6
3.1 HDD INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 CAMERAAND MONITOR CONNECTION................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION...............................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP.................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.......................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 LIVE SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU.........................................................................................................................................................7
5.1 POP-UP MENU.......................................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 MAIN MENU GUIDE..............................................................................................................................................................8
5.3 MAIN MENU .........................................................................................................................................................................9
5.3.1 Record........................................................................................................................................................................9
5.3.2 Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................................13
5.4ALARM ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
5.4.1 Motion Detect:......................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.2 Video Blind:.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.3 Video Loss:..............................................................................................................................................................15
5.4.4 Alarm Input:.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.5 Alarm Output: .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.6 Abnormality ： .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.7 Net Alarm:................................................................................................................................................................16
5.4.8 Email ： ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5 SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
5.5.1 General:....................................................................................................................................................................18
5.5.2 Encode:....................................................................................................................................................................18
5.5.3 Network Setup.........................................................................................................................................................19
5.5.4 NetServer:................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.5.5 GUI Display:.............................................................................................................................................................25
5.5.6 PTZ Config:.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.6ADVANCED .........................................................................................................................................................................28

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5.6.1: HDD Manage..........................................................................................................................................................28
5.6.2: Account: ..................................................................................................................................................................29
5.6.3: Online User:............................................................................................................................................................30
5.6.4: Output Adjust:.........................................................................................................................................................30
5.6.5: AUTO Maitain:........................................................................................................................................................31
5.6.6: Restore:...................................................................................................................................................................31
5.6.7: System Update:......................................................................................................................................................31
5.6.8: Device Info.:............................................................................................................................................................32
5.7 INFO.................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.7.1 HDD INFO.......................................................................................................................................................................32
5.7.2 BPS.................................................................................................................................................................................33
5.7.3 LOG SEARCH ...................................................................................................................................................................33
5.7.4 VERSION INFO .................................................................................................................................................................34
5.8 LOGOUT..............................................................................................................................................................................34
CHAPTER 6: WEB APPLICATION MANAGER..................................................................................................................35
6.1 PLUG-INS DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................35
6.2 CMS CLIENT LOG-IN..........................................................................................................................................................35
6.3 CLIENT CMS SOFTWARE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................37
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................40
CHAPTER 8: APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................41
8.1 PREVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................41
8.2 SUSTAINABLE RECORD TIME LIST......................................................................................................................................41
8.3 MAIL BOX SERVER LIST ......................................................................................................................................................42
8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................43
8.5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................... 44

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1
Safety Instruction
1. Read Instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and / or spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
4. Water and / or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifier) that produce heat.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp soft cloth for cleaning.
7. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
9. Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment. And the equipment should be moved with care.
10. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions
may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury.
11. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use the same type
of battery as the one being used in the product.
12.Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the
amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
13.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
14.Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be
given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

Chapter 1: DVR Features
Function
Brief and Description
Real-time Monitoring
Double video output, with Monitor or VGA virtual output, support Net-viewer and
Mobile Live monitor, and also support zoom in/out, auto sequence and PIP display.
Record Function
H.264 video compression format; record quality adjustable, multiple recording
modes (Always, Scheduled, Manual,Alarm, Motion detection and remote record)
Record storage
Support SATAlarge capacity HDD and save real-time record image to HDD.
Playback
Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of recorded files.
Backup
Support DVR backup via USB flash drive, removable drive, Recorder and network.
Alarm Setting
Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal inputs.
Network operation
Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase system security.
Mouse Operation
Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control
Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
List 1-1
Other Features：
 H. 264 video compression format; supports D1, HD1 and CIF resolutions;
 ADPCM audio compression format;
 Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux 2.6 operation system;
Multiple operations (Live, record, playback, backup, network surveillance and mobile phone monitoring
simultaneously);
 Supports Double Encode bit network transmission;
 Supports remote live viewing via 3G mobile network;
The video package time is adjustable;
 Friendly Menu reminder;
 Multiple alarm record mode
 Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, upgrade and mouse operation;
 With IR remote control;
 Multiple language OSD;
 Supports auto maintenance

Chapter 2: Layout
2.1 DVR Front Panel
DVR is a short form of Digital Video Recorder.
2.1.1 4-CH DVR Front Panel
1511 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
12 13 14 16 17
Item
Key title or
Indicator
Remark
Function & Description
1
HDD
HDD
When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is being read or written to.
2
NET
NET
NET indicator light
3
REC
REC
REC indicator light
4
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM indicator light
5
Number select
Key:
One\Two\Three\Four
Number select key
6
ALL
On Live display or Playback mode, switch to Quad display.
7
REC
●
Left direction key, Rewind key;
Pressing the key to decrease PTZ rotation speed and parameter value.
8
PLAY/PAUSE
/
Enter into [Record Search] Menu; Play record file. play / Pause frame
by frame manually
9
MENU/ESC
Enter into Main menu or Exit
10
IR Receiver
Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
11
UP
Up button
12
LEFT
Left button
13
DOWN
Down button
14
RIGHT
Right button
15
Enter
Enter into Main menu
16
USB Mouse
Can be used on live screen
17
USB Download
Download recoding file
List 2-1

2.1.2 8-CH DVR Front Panel
1814 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 19 20
Item
Key title or
Indicator
Remark
Function & Description
1
HDD
HDD
When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is being read or written to.
2
NET
NET
NET indicator light
3
REC
REC
REC indicator light
4
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM indicator light
5
SEARCH
Record search
6
FULL
7
CH-
Switch to previous channel
8
CH+
Switch to next channel
9
ALL
On live mode, clicking the button will switch to Quad display.
10
REC
●
Left direction key, Rewind key;
Pressing the key to decrease PTZ rotation speed and parameter value.
11
PLAY/PAUSE
/
Enter into [Record Search] Menu; Play record file. play / Pause frame
by frame manually
12
MENU/ESC
Enter into Main menu or Exit
13
IR Receiver
Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
14
UP
Up button
15
LEFT
Left button
16
DOWN
Down button
17
RIGHT
Right button
18
Enter
Enter into Main menu
19
USB Mouse
Can be used on live screen
20
USB
Download
Download recoding file
List 2-2
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 4-CH DVR Rear Panel
4 7 2 1

8 9 6 5 3
2.2.2 8-CH DVR Rear Panel
4 7 2 1
8 9 6 5 3
Item
Physical port
Connection method
1
Video input
Connect CH1-8 (Virtual) video input device（BNC interface）
2
Video output
Connect monitor output (BNC interface)
3
Audio I/O
4CH DVR: 4CH audio input and 1CH output;
8CH DVR: 8CH audio input and 1CH output. (RCA interface)
4
Ethernet: Port
Connect LAN, Ethernet (RJ45 interface)
5
Power Port
Connect power supply - DC12V 3A/5A
6
RS-485
RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
7
Power Switch
Power switch
8
Alarm
Alarm Sensor
9
VGA Port
Connect to VGAmonitor, such as PC monitor (Optional)
List 2-3
2.3 Remote Controller
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Key title
Key function
1
Search record file
2
1-8
Channel select 1-8; Numeric key

List2-4
List2-5
List 2-4
Mouse Operation
Except using buttons of front panel or remote controller, you also can use mouse to perform
system operation.
TYPE
Function
Click left key of
Mouse
In menu lock mode, Enter into pop-up menu and clicking any sub menu to pop up Log-in
window; on menu unlock mode, enter into pop-up menu, and then clicking left key to
enter into any sub menu directly.
After entering into main menu, clicking left key could enter into any sub menu; On
[Detailed file] menu mode, clicking left key could playback one recording file.
Change the status of check box and motion detection area.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu; Click left key to stop dwell time display
when dwell time display is activated.
By clicking left key you can adjust Color control bar and volume control bar.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu
By clicking left key you can select values in edit boxes or pull-down menu and supports
Chinese word input, special symbol, numeric and character input, use instead of
[Enter- ] or [Backspace ]
Click right key of
Mouse
In live display mode, clicking right key will display pop-up menu (shown as Picture 5-4a).
In Main menu or sub menu mode, clicking right key will exit current menu.
Double-click Left
key of Mouse
In live display or playback mode, double-clicking left key will maximize the screen.
Moving Mouse
Select menu item
Sliding Mouse
On motion mode, sliding mouse will select motion area; On [Color set] menu mode,
sliding mouse will adjust color control bar and volume control bar.
3
9-0
Numeric key
4
Multiple display mode
5
Exit key
6
▲
Up direction key
7
◄/
Left/right direction key
8
MENU
Enter into Main menu/Exit
9
▼
Down direction key
10
Pause/ Backward key
11
Slow play
12
Next frame key
13
Fast play key
14
Previous frame key
15
Play/ Pause key
16
Record key
17
ADD
Add address key
18
FN
Function key
19
Many screen key

Chapter 3 DVR INSTALLATION
3.1 HDD Installation
Caution：
1. Please do not Install or take out hard drive when DVR is running!
2. Some model has a HDD drawer. Please use provided key to take out the HDD drawer and put HDD into
the drawer correctly.
HDD Installation:
After cutting power, remove screws on two sides of body and on rear panel and open DVR
upper cover carefully;
Connect data cable and power cord of HDD to main board securely shown as Picture 3-1.
Fix the HDD back body shown as Picture 3-2;
Put the upper cover back carefully, re-attach screws.
Note: If users need higher performance HDD, strongly recommend to use special HDD for Security
Protection.
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection
Connect camera cable to video input of DVR, and from video output of DVR to Monitor via BNC connector
(Refer to section2.2-Rear Panel); or
If the camera is a PTZ speed dome, you could connect RS485 A & B to the according port of DVR
respectively (refer to system figuration on Chapter 8).
3.3 Power Supply connection
Please only use the power adapter supplied with the DVR.
After power on please make sure the video I/O connection well and select microphone and audio device
with RCA cable.
Picture 3-1
Picture 3-2