GeoVision UA-XVL810 User manual

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User's Manual
UA-XVL810, UA-XVL1610, UA-XVR810
UVSUA-UM-A

© 2022 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
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accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind
and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed
for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information
or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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http://www.geovision.com.tw
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March 2022
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Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Instruction ..................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 1
1.1 UA- XVL810 Font Panel ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 UA- XVL810 Rear Panel........................................................................................... 2
1.3 UA-XVL1610 Front Panel......................................................................................... 3
1.4 UA-XVL1610 Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 4
1.5 UA- XVR810 Font Panel........................................................................................... 5
1.6 UA- XVR810 Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 DVR Installation & Connection............................................................ 7
2.1 HDD Installation....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Connection Diagram................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Power Supply Connection ...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3 DVR Common Operations ................................................................. 10
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse.....................................................................................10
3.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard....................................................................................11
3.3 Password ................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 DVR Starting up .................................................................................. 14
4.1 Start Wizard ............................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Start Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.2 Network Configuration .......................................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Date/Time.............................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.4 IP Camera............................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.5 Disk ....................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.6 Resolution ............................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.7 Mobile ................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.8 Summary............................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Live View Screen Overview....................................................................................23
4.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Task Menu Bar ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.3 Start Menu ............................................................................................................................ 26
Chapter 5 DVR System Setup ............................................................................. 28
5.1 Channel ...................................................................................................................28
5.1.1 Channel................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.2 Live........................................................................................................................................ 32
5.1.3 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.4 Video Cover .......................................................................................................................... 35

5.1.5 Motion ................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1.6 Intelligent............................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Record.....................................................................................................................63
5.2.1 Encode .................................................................................................................................. 63
5.2.2 Record .................................................................................................................................. 65
5.2.3 Capture ................................................................................................................................. 67
5.3 Alarm .......................................................................................................................69
5.3.1 Motion ................................................................................................................................... 69
5.3.2 PIR ........................................................................................................................................ 69
5.3.3 I / O ....................................................................................................................................... 69
5.3.4 Intelligent............................................................................................................................... 70
5.3.5 PTZ Linkage.......................................................................................................................... 71
5.3.6 Exception .............................................................................................................................. 72
5.3.7 Alarm Schedule..................................................................................................................... 73
5.4 Network ...................................................................................................................74
5.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 75
5.4.2 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server)............................................................................... 78
5.4.3 Email ..................................................................................................................................... 79
5.4.4 FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 81
5.4.5 IP Filter.................................................................................................................................. 83
5.4.6 Voice Assistant...................................................................................................................... 84
5.4.7 Platform Access .................................................................................................................... 84
5.5 Device......................................................................................................................85
5.5.1 Disk ....................................................................................................................................... 85
5.5.2 Cloud..................................................................................................................................... 87
5.6 System ....................................................................................................................88
5.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 89
5.6.2 Multi-User.............................................................................................................................. 93
5.6.3 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 96
5.6.4 IP Camera Maintain ............................................................................................................ 101
5.6.5 Information .......................................................................................................................... 104
Chapter 6 Search, Playback, and Backup........................................................ 107
6.1 Using Search Function.........................................................................................107
6.1.1 Search and Play Video in General...................................................................................... 109
6.1.2 Event Search, Playback, and Backup..................................................................................111
6.1.3 Sub-periods Playback ..........................................................................................................113
6.1.4 Smart Search and Playback ................................................................................................114
6.1.5 Tag Playback........................................................................................................................116
6.1.6 External File Playback .........................................................................................................118
6.1.7 Picture Search and View......................................................................................................119
6.1.8 Split Playback (Slice) .......................................................................................................... 121

Chapter 7 Remote Access via Web Client........................................................ 123
7.1 Basic System Environment Requirements .........................................................123
7.2 Web Plugin Download and Installation ...............................................................124
7.3 Web Client Manager .............................................................................................125
7.3.1 Live Interface ...................................................................................................................... 125
7.3.2 Playback ............................................................................................................................. 129
7.3.3 Remote Setting ................................................................................................................... 133
7.3.4 Local Setting ....................................................................................................................... 133
Chapter 8 Remote Access via Mobile Devices ................................................ 135
Appendix ............................................................................................................... 136
A. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................136
B. Usage Maintenance ...............................................................................................138

Safety Instruction
Please carefully read the following safety instruction so as to avoid personal injuries and prevent
the equipment and other connection devices from being damaged.
1. Power sources (note: please use the power supply attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
Never operate the equipment by using unspecified power supply.
2. Never push objects of any kind through openings of DVR
Never push objects of any kind through openings of DVR so as to avoid electric shock or other
accidents.
3. Do not put the equipment in the dusty field
Do not put the equipment in the dusty field.
4. Do not place the equipment under rain or humid environment
Do not place the equipment under humid environment like basement. If the equipment is
accidentally in contact with water, please unplug the power cable and immediately contact your
local dealer.
5. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use soft damp cloth to clean the outer case of DVR (do not use liquid aerosol cleaners)
6. Do not operate if any problems are found
If there are any strange smell or sound from DVR, unplug the power cable and contact the
authorized dealer or service center.
7. Do not try to remove the upper cover
Warning: Do not remove the cap of DVR so as to avoid electric shock.
8. Handle with care
If DVR does not work normally because of hitting on the hard object, please contact the
authorized dealer for repair or replacement.
9. Use standard lithium battery (Note: Use the batteries attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
After cutting off the power supply, if the system clock cannot continue to work, please replace
the standard 3V lithium battery on the main board.
Warning: Turn off DVR before replacing the batteries, or you may be suffered from serious
electric shock. Please properly dispose of the used batteries.
10. Put the equipment in a place with good ventilation
The DVR system includes HDD, which produces large amount of heat during operation. As a
result, do not block the ventilation openings (on the top, bottom, both sides and the reverse
side) for cooling the system during operation. Install or put the equipment in the place with
good ventilation.

11. The attached power adapter can only be used for 1 set of DVR. Do not connect more
equipment, or DVR may be restarted repeatedly because of insufficient power.
12. Prevent the equipment from water dropping or splashing. Do not place objects
containing water, such as flower vase, on the equipment.
13. Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard,
This product contains a coin / button cell battery.
If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 UA- XVL810 Font Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Show constant green when power is supplied.
HDD LED
Blink red when the HDD is writing or reading data.
No LED when no HDD is installed.
USB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.

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1.2 UA- XVL810 Rear Panel
Item
Description
Audio Input
Connect with audio input signals, RCA port.
CVBS
Connect with video input signals, BNC port.
Audio Output
Audio signal output, RCA port.
Video Input
Connect with video input devices, BNC port.
HDMI
Connect to your digital TV or monitor with HDMI input.
VGA
Connect to your TV or a monitor with VGA input.
LAN
Connect to your home network.
USB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.
Reset
Load default settings of the DVR.
Note: The Reset button is below the USB port. Poke the Reset button to
load default settings.
RS-485
Connect to PTZ devices.
Power
Connect to the supplied power adaptor.

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1.3 UA-XVL1610 Front Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Show constant green when power is supplied.
HDD LED
Blink red when the HDD is writing or reading data.
Show no LED when no HDD is installed.
SB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.

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1.4 UA-XVL1610 Rear Panel
Item
Description
Video Input
Connect with video input devices, BNC port.
Audio Input
Connect with audio input signals, RCA port.
Audio Output
Audio signal output, RCA port.
VGA
Connect to your TV or a monitor with VGA input.
HDMI
Connect to your digital TV or monitor with HDMI input.
LAN
Connect to your home network.
USB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.
Reset
Load default settings of the DVR.
Note: The Reset button is below the USB port. Poke the Reset button to
load default settings.
Power
Connect to the supplied power adaptor.
RS-485
Connect to PTZ devices.
Sensor & Alarm
Optional. Connect to external sensor & alarm devices.
Power Switch
Turn on / off power supply.

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1.5 UA- XVR810 Font Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Show constant green when power is supplied.
HDD LED
Blink red when the HDD is writing or reading data.
No LED when no HDD is installed.
USB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.

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1.6 UA- XVR810 Rear Panel
Item
Description
CVBS
Connect with video input signals, BNC port.
Audio Output
Audio signal output, RCA port.
Video Input
Connect with video input devices, BNC port.
Audio Input
Connect with audio input signals, RCA port.
Reset
Load default settings of the DVR.
Note: The Reset button is next to the HDMI port. Poke the Reset button
to load default settings.
VGA
Connect to your TV or a monitor with VGA input.
HDMI
Connect to your digital TV or monitor with HDMI input.
LAN
Connect to your home network.
USB port
Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory.
Power
Connect to the supplied power adaptor.
RS-485
Connect to PTZ devices.
Sensor & Alarm
Optional. Connect to external sensor & alarm devices.
Power Switch
Turn on / off power supply.

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Chapter 2 DVR Installation & Connection
2.1 HDD Installation
Follow the instructions below to install the HDD in the DVR for video data storage.
Caution: DO NOT install or remove the hard drive while the power is turned ON.
Note:
1. The DVR supports 3.5” and 2.5” SATA HDD of up to 8 TB only.
2. The following procedures are for reference only. The practical operation may be different
depending on the model you purchased.
(1) Cut power firstly. Unscrew both sides and rear panel to open the upper cover.
(2) Connect the data and power cables to the HDD and place the HDD on the DVR case.
Carefully flip the DVR case and secure the HDD to the DVR with screws.
(3) Put the upper cover back carefully and fix the cover with screws.

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2.2 Connection Diagram
Note: Above diagram is for reference only. The practical connection may be different
depending on the DVR you purchased.
Speaker

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2.3 Power Supply Connection
Caution: Use only the supplied power adapter of the DVR.
Connect one end of the power adapter to the power connector on the back of the DVR. Plug the other
end of the power adapter into the wall outlet.
For specific models, press the Power Switch to turn on the power.

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Chapter 3 DVR Common Operations
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse
[Left Button]
⚫Click to select menu options.
⚫During live viewing in split-screen view, double-click a channel to view it in full-screen.
Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen viewing.
⚫Click a channel on Live Viewing screen to open Camera Quick Toolbar.
⚫Click and hold to drag sliders and scales on menu mode.
[Right Button]
⚫Click once to open the Taskbar on the Live Viewing screen. View Taskbar on 4.2.2 Task Menu
Bar.
⚫In menus, click to go back / close menus.
[Scroll Wheel]
⚫In menus, scroll to move up / down through the menu content.
⚫While hovering over the volume control wheel, scroll to turn system volume up / down.

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3.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard
You will see the virtual keyboard automatically on the screen when you need to enter data.
3.3 Password
For the first time when you run the DVR, set your own password immediately in order to protect
your privacy. Please be sure to record your username and password and save them in a secure
place.
◼Language: Choose an OSD language.

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◼Device ID: Set a six-digit combination for your device ID or leave the ID as default (000000).
Refer to 5.6.1 General for more details.
◼New Admin Name: Set your own administrator’s name.
◼New Admin Password: Set your own password. The password must be a combination of 8
characters.
◼Confirm Password: Enter your password again.
◼Unlock Pattern Enable: Optionally select Enable from the drop-down list and draw the
pastern to set the gesture password. After confirming twice, the gesture password is set
successfully.
Click Apply to confirm your settings and the login interface will appear. Select your user name
and enter your password to login the DVR system.
If you enable Unlock Pattern Enable function on the setup page, the following page appears.
Draw the set pattern to log in the system.

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Notice:
If you forget two kinds of password, select Forgot Password on the unlock window to reset
password. This password is used on the login interface and User setting to change password.