Genie WAHDN281A User manual

Quick Start Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before operating the unit
and keep for further reference.
8 Channel 5-in-1 High
Definition 1080p DVR with
1HDD Bay and Alarms
WAHDN281A

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Intro Section
Please read this instruction carefully before operating the product and keep it for further
reference. All examples and pictures used here are for reference only.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION:
• Please check the device and the accessories after getting the device. If there are any
damages, shortages or defects, please contact your dealer immediately.

Contents
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1.0 Introduction..........................................................................................................4
1.1 Product Features...........................................................................................4
1.2 Product Dimensions.....................................................................................4
1.3 Specification.................................................................................................5
2.0 HDD Installation...................................................................................................6
3.0 Rear Panel Instruction..........................................................................................7
4.0 Start Up and Shut Down......................................................................................8
5.0 Login ....................................................................................................................9
6.0 Configurations and Connections ........................................................................10
6.1 Ananlogue Camera Connection...................................................................10
6.2 Network Configuration & Adding IP Camera..............................................10
7.0 UPnP .....................................................................................................................12
8.0 NAT.......................................................................................................................13
9.0 Manual Recording and Playback .........................................................................14
9.1 Manual Recording.........................................................................................14
9.2 Playback.......................................................................................................14

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The Genie WAHDN281A is a 5-in-1 DVR compatible with AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS and IP cameras
available in 8 channel formats. It has the ability to connect to analogue and IP cameras
simultaneously and encode the video streams using the H.265 high profile compression
format which gives longer recording times compared to H.264 encoding. Real-time
recording is achievable up to 1080p video supporting resolution up to 5MP in AHD, TVI and
IP. It is a highly versatile cost effective solution suitable for many CCTV applications.
1.1 Product Features
• 8 CH TVI/AHD/CVI 5MP/4MP 1080p/720p/WD1 video input
• 8 CH DVR default support 4 CH 5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p/960p/720p IP video input
• Standard H.265 high profile compression format to get high-quality video at much
lower bit rate
• Intuitive and user-friendly Graphics User Interface (GUI), Window style operation by
mouse
• Multi-mode recording: Manual/Timer/Motion
• Playback : 8 CH simultaneous playback
• Multi-user online simultaneously
• Search: Time Slice, Time, Event (Manual, Motion), Tag Search
• Express and flexible backup via USB, Network and so on
• Pentaplex: Preview, Record, Playback, Backup and Remote Access
• DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE Network Protocol
• Remote control via Web Client or CMS: Preview, Playback, Backup, PTZ and
Configuration
• Support PTZ preset and auto cruise, up to 255 presets and 8 cruises
• Dual stream technology for local storage with high definition, remote network
transmission and remote surveillance with mobile device
• Authorisation management, log review and device status review
• 1080p output, true high resolution display
• Support NAT function and QR code scanning by mobile phones
• Powerful mobile surveillance by smart phones with iOS and Android OS
• P2P ready for hassle free remote access
• NDAA compliant
1.2 Product Dimensions
1.0 Introduction
300mm
249mm
45mm

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1.3 Specification
Model WAHD281A
System OS Embedded Linux
Video
Analogue Video Input BNC x8
BNC interface (1.0Vp-p, 75)
IP Video Input 4CH (Up to 12CH)
Up to 5MP @ 30fps
Total Input 6CH
Output
HDMI x1 : 1920×1080 / 1280×1024 / 1024×768
VGA x1 : 1920×1080 / 1280×1024 / 1024×768
BNC x1 : CVBS (Used as the main or spot output)
Compression H.264 / H.265
Audio
Input RCA x8
Output RCA x1 (Linear, 600)
Two-Way Audio Take up channel one audio input
Compression G.711(U/A)
Record
Resolution 5MP Lite / 4MP Lite / 1080p / 1080p Lite / 720p / WD1 / D1
Frame Rate
Analogue Channel: 5MP Lite @ 10fps (PAL / NTSC),
4MP Lite / 1080P @ 12fps (PAL) / 15fps (NTSC),
1080P Lite / 720P / WD1 / D1 @ 25fps (PAL) / 30fps (NTSC)
IP Channel: 25fps (PAL) / 30fps (NTSC)
Bit Rate 32Kbps ~ 4Mbps
Mode Manual, Timer, Motion, Smart Event
Mobile Device OS iOS, Android
Storage HDD SATA x1, up to 8TB, E-SATA x1
Playback
Playback 8CH
Search Time Slice / Time / Event / Tag Search
Smart Search Highlight colours to display the camera record in a certain period of time, different
colours refer to different record events
Function Play, Pause, FF, FB, Digital Zoom, etc.
Alarm
Mode Manual, Motion, Exception, Smart Event
Input 8CH
Output 2CH
Network
Interface RJ45 1000Mbps x 1
Protocol TCP / IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPs, NTP, SMTP
Incoming Bandwidth 32Mbps (Max. 60Mbps)
Outgoing Bandwidth 60Mbps
Remote
Monitoring
Immix Compatible with Immix via RTSP only (2-way audio not supported)
Sentinel Yes, Firmware 1.1.0 or later
Backup Local Backup USB stick, USB mobile HDD
Network Backup Yes
Port
RS485 Yes (Half-duplex), Connect to PTZ or Keyboard
USB USB 2.0 × 2
Remote Controller Optional
Others
Power Supply DC12V / 3A
Consumption ≤10W (Without HDD)
Working Environment -10~50°C, 10%~90% (Humidity)
Dimensions 300 × 249 × 45 mm

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This product supports 1 SATA hard drive. Please make sure that the device is powered off
before the installation. The pictures of the installation are for reference only.
1. Loosen the screws to open the cover.
2. Screw the screws into the HDD but do not tighten them.
3. Place the HDD onto the bottom of the machine.
4. Turn over the machine and secure the HDD with the screws.
5. Connect the power and data cables.
6. Install back the cover and secure it with the screws.
Note: Please check the inside structure of the device and make sure that the cables are
connected well before installing the cover back. Please format the HDD before using.
2.0 HDD Installation

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The interfaces of the rear panel are for reference only.
Rear panel for WAHD241A
Rear Panel for WAHD281A
3.0 Rear Panel Instruction
Internet
CVBS
DC12V
USB
e SATA
LAN
VGA
B
AUDIO IN
15
26
37
48 VIDEO IN
1
2
5
68
7
3
4
AUDIO OUT
RS485
GND
GND
84
COM2
COM1
NO2
NO1
7
62
531
ALARM OUT
ALARM IN
A
Name Description
ALARM OUT Relay output, connect to external alarm
ALARM IN Alarm input for connecting sensors
GND Ground
AUDIO IN Audio input
VIDEO IN Video input
CVBS CVBS output
AUDIO OUT Audio output
HDMI Connect to high definition display device
VGA Connect to monitor
LAN Ethernet connector
USB Connector for USB devices
e-SATA Connector for e-SATA
RS485 Connector for RS485 devices. A is TX+,B is TX
DC12V Power input

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Startup
1. Connect the monitor and the power.
2. The device will boot and the power indicator will display blue.
3. A wizard window will pop up.
Shutdown
Click “Start” and then select “Shutdown” icon. This will bring up a shutdown window. The
device will shut down by clicking “OK” button. Then disconnect the power.
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The default username is admin and the default password is 123456. You must configure the
wizard if you start the DVR for the first time and you may change the password when you
configure the wizard for the first time. You can skip the settings wizard next time.
Click “Start” and select “Login”. This will take you to see a login box. Enter the default
username and password you set. Then you will see the live image.
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6.1 Ananlogue Camera Connection
First connect the camera to the DVR.
Then go to Start → Settings → Camera→ Manage Camera → Camera Signal to checkmark the
video mode. Theactual signals input shall correspond to the video mode. Please refer to
the User Manual for details.
6.2 Network Configuration & Adding IP Camera
After you finish adding IP cameras, you can see the live images through the monitor of the
DVR. The following will mainly introduce how to add the IP cameras via LAN/WAN.
LAN
1. Set the network of the DVR. Go to Start → Settings → Network → TCP/IP. Enter IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, etc. If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the
DVR and the router.
2. Go to Start → Settings → Network → Port. Enter HTTP port (the default value is 80),
server port (the default port is 6036).
3. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
4. Go to Start → Settings → Camera → Add Camera. The DVR will automatically refresh the
cameras searched. The IPC which supports the Onvif protocol may be added manually.
If the IPC searched is not in the same local network as the DVR, you should select the
device and click to modify the IP address.
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5. Checkmark the device you want to add and then click “Add” button.The DVR will
automatically refresh the cameras and return to “Edit Camera” interface. “Online” status
means connecting the device successfully and you will see the live image. You may
select the added device and click button to modify channel, IP address, etc.
WAN
1. Set the network of the DVR. Go to Start → Settings → Network → PPPoE. Enter static IP
address or enable PPPoE and then enter the user name and password received from
your ISP.
2. Go to Start → Settings → Camera. Click “Add Camera” or behind the column of the
search camera and select “Manually Add” to add the IP cameras. Enter IP address,
server port, username and password of the IP camera. The IP camera must be
connected over WAN. And here the IP address of the IP camera must be a WAN IP
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You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to WAN via a
router without port mapping.
1. Go to Start → Settings → Network → UPnP, and enable UPnP and then click “Apply”
button to save.
2. Enable the UPnP function in the router.
3. Click “Refresh” button to refresh the UPnP status. If the UPnP status were still “Invalid
UPnP” after refreshing it for several times, the port would be wrong. Please change the
mapping type to “Manual” and then click to modify the port until the UPnP status
turns to “valid UPnP”.
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NAT Settings
1. The DVR shall be powered on and connected to the network.
2. Go to Start → Settings → Network → TCP/IP. You can obtain the IP address, subnet mask
and gateway automatically. You can also manually enter them according to the actual
network situation. Please make sure the network segment is the same as that of the
network which is used.
3. Set the preferred or alternative DNS Server. Click “Apply” to save the parameters.
4. Go to Start → Settings → Network → NAT tab. Enable NAT and select the NAT Server
Address (The default NAT Server Address is nat.autonat.com). Click “Apply” to save the
parameters.
NAT Access
After finishing the NAT settings, you can enter www.autonat.com in the address bar of
your browser and then press enter to go to the following interface. If you are the first time
to access the NAT, you shall download and install the plug-in according to the tips. After
installing the plug-in successfully, it will pop up the login box.
Device Serial Number:
Click on the menu bar at the bottom of the live interface to check the serial number or
go to Start → Settings → Network → Network Status to check the serial number of the DVR).
Username:
The username of the DVR. The default username is admin.
Password:
The password of the DVR. The password is set by yourself when you configure the wizard
for the first time.
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9.1 Manual Recording
Before recording, please install and format a HDD. In the live interface you can see the
menu toolbar. Click button to start recording. Click it again to stop recording. You can
also click to check the status of the recording.
9.2 Playback
Instant Playback
Click “Instant Playback” in the right-click menu of the camera’s preview window to
select or drag the playback progress bar to change the playback time to play back
the record.
General Playback
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface or click
Start → Playback to go to the playback interface as shown below. You can also
add the playback cameras manually. Click in the playback window to pop up the
“Add Camera” window. Check the cameras in the window and then click “Add” to
add playback camera. The record files of the added playback camera
will be played in the playback interface.
9.0 Manual Recording and Playback

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