Foscam WS-7004 Operating instructions

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DVR User’s installation and operation Manual
Edition 4.0
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.
Please brush printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before the dust
cleaning please switch off the power supply and unplug it.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the components by yourself.
Environment
Please place and use the DVR between 0 and 40 .A℃℃void direct sunlight. Stay away from heat source.
Do not install the DVR in damp environment.
Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.
Avoid collision or strong fall.
Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.
Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.
Use within the rating input and output scope.

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Directory
1 Production Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Product overview ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Main functions ..............................................................................................................................................4
2 Open-package check and cable connections............................................................................................................6
2.1 Open-package check .....................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Hard disk installation ....................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Front panel ....................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Rear panel .....................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Audio and video input and output connections .............................................................................................8
2.5.1 Video input connections.....................................................................................................................8
2.5.2 Video output connections and options ...............................................................................................8
2.5.3 Audio signal input ..............................................................................................................................9
2.5.4 Audio signal output ............................................................................................................................9
2.6 Alarm input and output connections .............................................................................................................9
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification..........................................................................................................10
2.6.2 Alarm output port specification........................................................................................................11
2.6.3 Alarm output port relay parameters..................................................................................................11
2.7 Speed dome connections.............................................................................................................................11
3 Basic operation.......................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Turn on ........................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Turn off .......................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Login...........................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Preview .......................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu................................................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Main menu .......................................................................................................................................14
3.5.2 Video playback.................................................................................................................................14
3.5.3 Record Mode....................................................................................................................................17
3.5.4 Alarm output ....................................................................................................................................18
3.5.5 PTZ control ......................................................................................................................................18
3.5.6 Color setting.....................................................................................................................................24
3.5.7 TV adjust..........................................................................................................................................24
3.5.8 Logout ..............................................................................................................................................25
3.5.9 Window switch.................................................................................................................................25
4 Main menu .............................................................................................................................................................26
4.1 Main menu navigation ................................................................................................................................26
4.2 Recording function......................................................................................................................................28
4.2.1 Recording Config.............................................................................................................................28
4.2.2 Video playback.................................................................................................................................29
4.2.3 Video backup....................................................................................................................................29
4.3 Alarm Function ...........................................................................................................................................30
4.3.1 Motion Detect ..................................................................................................................................30
4.3.2 Video Blind ......................................................................................................................................32
4.3.3 Video Loss........................................................................................................................................33
4.3.4 Alarm input ......................................................................................................................................33

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4.3.5 Alarm output ....................................................................................................................................33
4.3.6 Abnormal..........................................................................................................................................34
4.4 System setup ...............................................................................................................................................34
4.4.1 General setup....................................................................................................................................34
4.4.2 Encode setup ....................................................................................................................................35
4.4.3 Network setup ..................................................................................................................................37
4.4.4 Network service ...............................................................................................................................37
4.4.5 Output mode.....................................................................................................................................41
4.4.6 PTZ setup .........................................................................................................................................42
4.4.7 Serial port setup ...............................................................................................................................43
4.4.8 Patrol setup.......................................................................................................................................43
4.5 Management tools.......................................................................................................................................44
4.5.1 Hard disk management.....................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 User management.............................................................................................................................44
4.5.3 Online user .......................................................................................................................................47
4.5.4 TV adjust..........................................................................................................................................47
4.5.5 Auto maintenance.............................................................................................................................47
4.5.6 Resume default.................................................................................................................................47
4.5.7 Upgrade............................................................................................................................................48
4.6 System information .....................................................................................................................................48
4.6.1 Hard disk information ......................................................................................................................48
4.6.2 Code stream statistics.......................................................................................................................49
4.6.3 Log information ...............................................................................................................................49
4.6.4 Edition information ..........................................................................................................................50
4.7 Shut down system .......................................................................................................................................50
5 FAQ and maintenance............................................................................................................................................51
5.1 FAQ.............................................................................................................................................................51
5.2 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................56
Appendix 1.Remote controller operation..................................................................................................................57
Appendix 2.Mouse operation....................................................................................................................................58
Appendix 3.Hard disk capability calculation ............................................................................................................59
Appendix 4.Technique parameters............................................................................................................................60

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1 Production Introduction
1.1 Product overview
The series DVR is designed specially for security and defence field which is an outstanding digital
surveillance product. It introduces embedded LINUX operating system which is more stable. It introduces
standard H.264mp video compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format which insures the high quality
image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP network technology which achieves
the strong network communication ability and telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network. With the
professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication ability and
telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system, transportation,
intelligent housing, factory, storehouse, water conservancy and so on.
1.2 Main functions
Real-time surveillance
·analog interface and VGA interface (VGA interface is equipped selectively)
·surveillance function through monitor or display
Storage
·non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and extend the
life-span
·special storage format which insures the data safety
Compression
·real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable synchronization
Backup
·through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on
·through net download the files in the hard disk
Playback
·individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording check,

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downloading and so on
·multi-playback mode
·zoom at arbitrary region
Net operating
·through net tele-surveillance in the real time
·tele-PTZ control
·tele-recording check and real-time playback
Alarm linkage
·multi-route relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot
·protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage
Communication interface
·RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control
·standard ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function
Intelligent operating
·mouse action function
·fast copy and paste operating for the same setting

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2 Open-package check and cable connections
2.1 Open-package check
When you receive the DVR, please check first .
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance. The protective materials
used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation.
Then, please open the box and get rid off the plastic protective materials. Check whether there is any visible
damage to the DVR appearance.
At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection
between the fan power and the main board.
Front panel and rear panel
♦The key function specification in the front panel and the interface specification in the real panel are in
the specification.
♦Please check the product type in the front panel whether is accordant with the product type you order.
The label in the real panel is very important for the after service. Please protect it carefully. When you
contact us for after service, please provide the product type and serial number in the label.
2.2 Hard disk installation
For the first use，please install the hard disk.
①disassemble the screw ②disassemble the crust ③fix the screw of hard disk
④fix the screw of hard disk ⑤connectthedatawire ⑥connect the power wire

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⑦coverthemachine ⑧fix the cover
2.3 Front panel
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
(1) power/ reocrd/alarm/network/remort indicator light (2) recording button (3) search button
(4) play or pause (5)fast play (6) play previous file (7) play next file
(8) Enter Menu (9) USB interface (10) Cancel button
2.4 Rear panel
(1) (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) (8) (9)（10）（11）
(1) audio input (2) video output (3) video VGA output (4) audio input
(5) audio output (6) network interface (7) USB interface (8) power jack
(9) power switch (10) external interface (11) grounding

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2.5 Audio and video input and output connections
2.5.1 Video input connections
The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0VP-P,75Ω).
The video signal must be accorded with the state standard which has the high signal to noise ratio, low
aberration and low interference. The image must be clear and has natural color in the appropriate brightness.
Insure the vidicon signal stable and credible
The vidicon should be installed in the appropriate location where is away from backlighting and low
illumination or adopts the better backlighting and low illumination compensation.
The ground and power supply of the vidicon and the DVR should be shared and stable.
Insure the transmission line stable and credible
The video transmission line should adopt high quality coaxial pair which is chosen by the transmission
distance. If the transmission distance is too far, it should adopt shielded twisted pair, video compensation
equipment and transmit by fiber to insure the signal quality.
The video signal line should be away from the electro magnetic Interference and other equipments signal
lines. The high voltage current should be avoided especially.
Insure the connection stable and credible
The signal and shield lines should be firm and connected credible which avoid false and joint welding and
oxidation.
2.5.2 Video output connections and options
The video output is divided into PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0VP-P,75Ω) and VGA output(selective configuration).
When replace the monitor by the computer display, there are some issues to notice.
1、Do not stay in the turn-on state for a long time.
2、Keep the computer display normal working by demagnetizing regularly.
3、Stay away from the electro magnetic Interference.
TV is not a credible replacement as a video output. It demands reducing the use time and control the power
supply and the interference introduced by the nearby equipments strictly. The creepage of low quality TV can lead
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2.5.3 Audio signal input
Audio port is BNC connection.
The input impedance is high so the tone arm must be active.
The audio signal line should be firm and away from the electro magnetic Interference and connected credible
which avoid false and joint welding and oxidation. The high voltage current should be avoided especially.
2.5.4 Audio signal output
Commonly the output parameter of DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv 1KΩ(BNC) which can connect
the low impedance earphone and active sound box or other audio output equipments through power amplifier.
If the sound box and the tone arm can not be isolated, howling phenomena is often existed. There are some
methods to deal with the above phenomena.
1、Adopt better directional tone arm.
2、Adjust the sound box volume to be under the threshold that produces the howling phenomena.
3、Use fitment materials that absorb the sound to reduce reflection of the sound.
4、Adjust the layout of the sound box and the tone arm.
2.6 Alarm input and output connections
１、Alarm input
A. Alarm input is grounding alarm input.
B. Alarm input demand is the grounding voltage signal.
C. When the alarm is connected with two DVRs or connected with DVR and other equipments, it should be
isolated by relay.
２、Alarm output
Alarm output can not be connected with high-power load(no more than 1A).When forming the output loop it
must prevent the big current from relay damage. Use the contact isolator when there is a high-power load
３、PTZ decoder connections
A. The grounding of the PTZ decoder and DVR must be shared otherwise the common-mode voltage will
lead to the PTZ control failure. The shielded twisted pair is recommended.
B. Avoid the entrance of high voltage. Make the layout reasonably. Take precaution from the thunder.
C. In the outlying end connect 120Ωresistance paralleled to reduce the inflection and insure the signal

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quality.
D. The 485 AB lines of DVR can not connected with other 485 output equipments paralleled.
E. The voltage between the AB lines of the decoder must be less than 5V.
4、Front equipment grounding note
Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the chip.
5、Alarm input type unlimited
The DVR alarm output port is constant opening type.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) alarm input 1 (2) grounding (3) alarm output1 (4) RS485
parameter meaning
G grounding
C1、NO1 Alarm output interface(constant open type)
A、B 485communication interface which is connected with the recording
control equipments such as the decoder
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification
1 channels alarm input. Alarm input type unlimited.
The grounding and the com port of the alarm sensor are parallel (The alarm sensor is external power supply) .
The grounding of the alarm and the DVR should be shared.
The NC port of the alarm sensor must be connected with the DVR alarm input port.
The grounding of the power supply and the alarm sensor must be shared when used in external power supply.

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2.6.2 Alarm output port specification
1 channels alarm output. There is external power supply when using the external alarm equipment.
Please refer to the relay relevant parameters to avoid the overload that damages main machine.
2.6.3Alarm output port relay parameters
Type：JRC-27F
Interface material silver
rating
(resistance load)
Rating switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A
maximal switch power 125VA 160W
maximal switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC
maximal switch current 1A
isolation Homo-polarity interface 1000VAC 1minute
Inhomo-polarity interface 1000VAC 1 minute
Interface and winding 1000VAC 1 minute
Surge voltage Homo-polarity interface 1500VAC (10×160us)
Turn-on time 3ms max
Turn-off time 3ms max
longevity mechanical 50×106 MIN（3Hz)
electric 200×103 MIN (0.5Hz)
Environment temperature -40~+70℃
2.7 Speed dome connections
1、Connect the 485 lines of the speed dome with the DVR 485 interface.
2、Connect the video line with the DVR video input.
3、Electrify the speed dome.
485interface

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3 Basic operation
Note: The button in gray display indicates nonsupport.
3.1 Turn on
Plug the power supply and turn on the power supply switch. Power supply indicator light shining indicates
turning on the video recorder. After the startup you will hear a beep. The default setting of video output is
multiple-window output mode. If the startup time is within the video setting time, the timing video recording
function will start up automatically. Then the video indicator light of corresponding channel is shining and the
DVR is working normally.
Note:1. Make sure that the input voltage corresponds with the switch of the DVR power supply.
2. Power supply demands: 220V±10% /50Hz.
Suggest using the UPS to protect the power supply under allowable conditions.
3.2 Turn off
There are two methods to turn off the DVR. Entering [main menu] and choosing [turn off] in the [turn off the
system] option is called soft switch. Pressing the power supply switch is called hard switch.
Illumination:
1、Auto resume after power failure
If the DVR is shut down abnormally, it can automatically backup video and resume previous working
status after power failure.
2、Replace the hard disk
Before replacing the hard disk, the power supply switch in the real panel must be turned off.
3、Replace the battery
Before replacing the battery, the setting information must be saved and the power supply switch in the
real panel must be turned off. The DVR uses button battery. The system time must be checked regularly. If
the time is not correct you must replace the battery, we recommend replacing the battery every year and using
the same battery type.
Note: The setting information must be saved before replacing the battery otherwise information will lose.

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3.3 Login
When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system provides the corresponding functions with the
user purview. There are three user settings. The names are admin, guest and default and these names have no
password. Admin is the super user purview; guest and default’s permissions are preview and video playback.
User admin and guest’s password can be revised, while their permissions can’t be revised; user default is the
default login user whose permission can be revised but not its password.
Picture3.1 Login
Password protection: If the password is continuous wrong three times, the alarm will start. If the
password is continuous wrong five times, the account will be locked. (Through reboot or after half an hour,
the account will be unlocked automatically).
For your system security, please modify your password after first login.
3.4 Preview
You can right click mouse to choose the switch between the windows.
The system date, time and channel name are shown in each viewing window. The surveillance video and the
alarm status are shown in each window.
1 Recording status 3 Video loss
2 Motion detect 4 Camera lock
Table 3.1 Preview icon
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu
In preview mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu. The menu includes: main menu,
video playback, video control, alarm output, PTZ control, color setup, TV adjust, shut down system,
window switch.

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Picture 3.2 shortcut menu
3.5.1 Main menu
When you login, the system main menu is shown as below.
Picture3.3 Main menu
3.5.2 Video playback
There are two methods for you to play the video files in the hard disk.
1、In the desktop shortcut menu.
2、Main menu>video recording>video playback.
Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state.(4.5.1)

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Picture3.4 video playback
1. listed files 2. file information 3. file backup
4. file searching 6. playback control 7. operation hint
【listed files】Look up the listed files that accord with the searching criteria.
【file information】Look up the found file information.
【file backup】Backup the chosen file. Click the button and operate as followed.
Note: The storage must be installed before the file backup. If the backup is terminated, the already
backup can playback individually.
Picture 3.5 detect the storage
Detect: Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk or universal disk.

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Erasure: Choose the file to delete and click erasure to delete the file.
Stop: Stop the backup.
Backup: Click backup button and the dialog box is popped up. You can choose the backup file according
to the type, channel and time.
Picture 3.6 recording backup
Remove：Clear the file information.
Add：Show the file information satisfying the set file attributes.
Start/Pause：Click the play button to start the backup and click the pause button to stop the backup.
Cancel：During backup you can exit the page layout to carry out other functions.
【file searching】Search the file according to the searching parameter.
Picture 3.7 file searching
File type: Set the searching file type.
Channel: Set the searching channel.
Start Time: Set the searching time scan.

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【playback control】Refer to the following sheet for more information.
Button Function Button Function
/ Play/pause Backward
Stop Vo l u m e
Slow play Fast play
Previous frame Next frame
Previous file Next file
Circulation Full screen
Table 3.2 Playback control key
Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
【operation hint】Display the function of the cursor place.
Special functions：
Accurate playback：Input time (h/m/s) in the time column and then click play button. The system can
operate accurate playback according to the searching time.
Local zoom：When the system is in single-window full-screen playback mode, you can drag your mouse in
the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to realize local zoom. You can right click mouse to exit.
3.5.3 Record Mode
Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in recording status, “●” means it is in
recording status.
You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [recording function]> [recording set] to enter
the recording control interface.

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Picture3.8 recording control interface
【configuration】Record according to the configuration.
【manual】Click the all button and the according channel is recording no matter the channel in any state.
【stop】Click the stop button and the according channel stops recording no matter the channel in any state.
3.5.4 Alarm output
Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in alarming status, “●” means it is in
alarming status.
You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [alarm function]> [alarm output] to enter the
alarm output interface.
Picture 3.9 alarm output
【configuration】Alarm is on according to the configuration.
【Manual】Click the all button and the according channel is alarming no matter the channel in any state.
【stop】Click the stop button and the according channel stops alarming no matter the channel in any state.
3.5.5 PTZ control
Operation interface is as followed. The functions include: PTZ direction control, step, zoom, focus, iris, setup
operation, patrol between spots, trail patrol, boundary scan, assistant switch, light switch, level rotation and so
on.

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Note1. Decoder A(B)line connects with DVR A(B)line. The connection is right.
2. Click [main menu] >[system configuration] >[PTZ setup] to set the PTZ parameters.
3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.
Picture3.10 PTZ setup
【step】Set the PTZ rotation range. Default range: 1 ~ 8.
【zoom】Click / button to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
【focus】Click / button to adjust the focus of the camera .
【iris】Click / button to adjust the iris of the camera.
【direction control】Control the PTZ rotation. 8 directions control is supportive.(4 directions in Front panel is
supportive )
【high speed PTZ】Full-screen show channel image. Left press mouse and control PTZ to rotate orientation.
Left press mouse and then rotate the mouse to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
【setup】Enter the function operation menu.
【window switch】Switch between different windows.
Special functions：
1、Preset
Set a location for the preset, calls the preset points, PTZ automatically turns to the setting position
1）Preset option
Set a location for the preset, procedure is as follows:
Step1: in Picture 3.10, click the Direction button will turn into preset position , click the Settings button to
enter Picture 3.11.
Step 2: click the Preset button , then write the preset points in the input blank,

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Step 3: click Settings button, return the Picture 3.10 Complete setup, that is the preset points and preset
position corresponds.
Clear Preset：Input preset points, click Remove button, remove the preset。
Picture 3.11 Preset Settings
2）Preset Point Calls
In Picture 3.10, click Page Shift button, enter PTZ control interface as shown in Picture 3.12. In the
input blank, write the preset points, then click Preset button, PTZ turn to the corresponding preset point.
Picture 3.12 PTZ Control
2、Cruise between Points
Multiple preset points connected cruise lines, call cruise between points, the PTZ run around on the line
1）Cruise Between Points Settings
Cruise lines is connected by multiple preset points, setting procedure is as follows:
Step1: In Picture 3.10, the Direction key will turn PTZ to designated location , click Settings button to
enter Picture 3.13,
Step 2: click Cruise buttons, the write proper value into the Cruise Line and Preset Points blank，then
click Add Preset Points button, complete setting (also can add and delete cruise line which has been set up)
Step 3: repeat step1 and step2 , until set out all the preset designated cruise lines。
Preset button Preset point input blank
Value input blank