Grundig GRT-K1104A User manual

GRT-K1104A.173.1.22.10.2015
Owner's Manual
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HD Video Recorders
GRT-K1104A 4 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder
GRT-K2208A 8 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder
GRY-K4416A 16 CH Tribrid HD-TVI / IP / Analog, real time Video Recorder

Content
1. Introduction....................................................... 6
1.1. Available Versions...................................... 7
1.2. Key Features of your NVR.......................... 7
2. Important Safety Instructions .......................... 9
3. Package Contents........................................... 10
4. Installation .......................................................11
4.1. Connections and Control Keys................. 11
4.2. HDD Installation....................................... 13
4.3. Peripheral Connections ........................... 15
5. Getting Started................................................ 18
5.1. Operation of the NVR ............................... 18
5.1.1. Remote Control ................................. 18
5.1.2. Troubleshooting the Remote
Control......................................................... 20
5.1.3. USB Mouse Operation ....................... 21
5.1.4. Soft Keyboard .................................... 22
5.2. Menu Overview......................................... 22
5.3. Starting Up and Shutting Down ............... 22
5.4. Setup Wizard for Basic Configuration ..... 24
5.5. User Login................................................ 27
5.6. User Logout.............................................. 28
5.7. Menu Operation........................................ 28
5.8. Adding and Connecting IP Cameras........ 28
5.8.1. Add Online IP Cameras ..................... 28
6. Live View ......................................................... 31
6.1. Introduction of the Live View.................... 32
6.2. Operations in Live View Mode .................. 32
6.2.1. Using the Mouse in Live View ............ 32
6.2.2. Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View
Mode............................................................. 33
6.3. Adjusting the Live View Settings.............. 35
6.4. Digital Spot ............................................... 36
6.5. Manual Video Quality Diagnostics............ 37
7. PTZ Controls.................................................... 38
7.1. Configuring the PTZ Settings ................... 38
7.2. Setting the PTZ Presets, Patrols &
Patterns ........................................................... 38
7.2.1. Customising the Presets ................... 39
7.2.2. Calling the Presets ............................ 39
7.2.3. Customising the Patrols .................... 40
7.2.4. Calling the Patrols ............................. 41
7.2.5. Customising the Patterns.................. 41
7.2.6. Calling the Patterns........................... 42
7.2.7. Customising the Linear Scan Limit... 42
7.2.8. Calling the Linear Scan ..................... 43
7.2.9. One-touch Park.................................. 43
7.3. PTZ Control Panel .................................... 44
8. Recording Settings.......................................... 45
8.1. Configuring Parameters .......................... 45
8.2. Configuring the Recording Schedule ....... 47
8.3. Configuring the Motion Detection
Recording ........................................................ 50
8.4. Configuring the Alarm Triggered
Recording ........................................................ 51
8.5. Configuring the Manual Recording .......... 53
8.6. Configuring the Holiday Recording.......... 53

8.7. Configuring the Redundant Recording.... 54
8.8. Configuring the HDD Group for
Recording........................................................ 56
8.9. Files Protection........................................ 57
9. Playback.......................................................... 59
9.1. Playing Back Recording Files .................. 59
9.1.1. Playing Back by Channel................... 59
9.1.2. Playing Back by Time ........................ 61
9.1.3. Playing Back by Event Search........... 62
9.1.4. Playing Back by Tag .......................... 64
9.1.5. Playing Back by System Logs ........... 66
9.1.6. Playing Back the External File.......... 68
9.2. Auxiliary Functions of Playback............... 68
9.2.1. Playing Back Frame by Frame.......... 68
9.2.2. Digital Zoom ...................................... 69
9.2.3. Reverse the Playback of
Multi-channel.............................................. 69
10. Backup .......................................................... 70
10.1. Backing up the Recording Files............. 70
10.1.1. Backing up by Normal
Video Search................................................ 70
10.1.2. Backing up by Event Search............ 73
10.1.3. Backing up Video Clips.................... 76
10.2. Managing the Backup Devices............... 77
11. Alarm Settings ............................................. 80
11.1. Setting the Motion Detection Alarm ..... 80
11.2. Setting the Sensor Alarms.................... 82
11.3. Detecting Video Tampering .................. 84
11.4. Detecting a Video Loss Alarm............... 85
11.5. Handling an Exceptions Alarm............. 86
11.6. Setting Alarm Response Actions ......... 86
11.7. Triggering or Clearing an Alarm Output
Manually ........................................................ 89
12. Network Settings......................................... 90
12.1. Configuring the General Settings ........ 90
12.2. Configuring the Advanced Settings...... 90
12.2.1. Configuring the PPPoE Settings.... 90
12.2.2. Configuring the Extranet Access ... 90
12.2.3. Configuring DDNS.......................... 91
12.2.4. Configuring the NTP Server........... 92
12.2.5. Configuring SNMP ......................... 93
12.2.6. Configuring the Remote
Alarm Host................................................. 93
12.2.7. Configuring Multicast .................... 94
12.2.8. Configuring RTSP........................... 94
12.2.9. Configuring the Server and
HTTP Ports................................................. 94
12.2.10. Configuring Email ........................ 95
12.2.11. Configuring NAT........................... 96
12.3. Checking the Network Traffic .............. 100
12.4. Configuring the Network Detection ..... 100
12.4.1. Testing the Network Delay and
Packet Loss................................................ 100
12.4.2. Exporting the Network Packet ...... 101
12.4.3. Checking the Network Status........ 102
12.4.4. Checking the Network Statistics ... 102
13. HDD Management....................................... 103
13.1. Initialising HDDs ................................... 103

13.2. Managing the Network HDD .................104
13.3. Managing eSATA HDD
(only for GRY-K4416A) ...................................105
13. 4. Managing a HDD Group........................106
13.4.1. Setting up HDD Groups ..................106
13.4.2. Setting a HDD Property ..................107
13.5. Configuring the Quota Mode.................108
13.6. Checking the HDD Status......................109
13.7. HDD Detection.......................................110
13.8. Configuring HDD Error Alarms.............111
14. Camera Settings ..........................................112
14.1. Configuring the OSD Settings ...............112
14.2. Configuring a Privacy Mask ..................112
14.3. Configuring Video Parameters .............113
15. NVR Management........................................114
15.1. Viewing the System Information...........114
15.2. Searching & Exporting Log Files..........114
15.3. Importing/Exporting IP Camera
Information .....................................................116
15.4. Importing/Exporting Configuration
Files ............................................................... 117
15.5. Upgrading the System.......................... 117
15.5.1. Upgrading by a Local Backup
Device......................................................... 117
15.5.2. Upgrading by FTP .......................... 118
15.6. Restoring the Default Settings............. 118
16. Other Functions........................................... 119
16.1. Configuring the RS-232 Serial Port...... 119
16.2. Configuring the General Settings ........ 119
16.3. Configuring the DST Settings ............... 120
16.4. Configuring More Settings for the Device
Parameters.................................................... 120
16.5. Managing User Accounts...................... 121
16.5.1. Adding a User................................. 121
16.5.2. Deleting a User .............................. 123
16.5.3. Editing a User................................. 124
17. Glossary....................................................... 125
18. Trouble Shooting ......................................... 125

1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a GRUNDIG video recorder for TVI, CVBS and IP cameras. This manual is for the
recorder models GRT-K1104A, GRT-K2208A and GRY-K4416A.
Before product installation and operation, please become thoroughly familiar with this user manual and other
manuals referenced by this manual.
This user manual, the software and the hardware described here are protected by copyright law. With the
exception of copying for general use within fair use, copying and reprinting the user manual, either partially or in
entirety, or translating it into another language without the consent of ASP AG is strictly prohibited.
This specification may change without prior notice for improvement of product performance.
Product Warranty and Limits of Responsibility:
The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility concerning the sale of this product and does not delegate
any right to any third party to take any responsibility on its behalf. No warranty is offered for any attachments or
parts not supplied by the manufacturer. The product warranty does not cover cases of accidents, negligence,
alteration, misuse or abuse, for example:
- Malfunctions due to negligence by the user
- Deliberate disassembly and replacement by the user
- Connection of a power source other than a properly rated power source
- Malfunctions caused by natural disasters (fire, flood, tidal wave, etc.)
- Replacement of expendable parts (HDD, FAN, etc.)
- Malfunction caused by using an unrecommended HDD
- Malfunction due to HDD failure and not due to a problem in the NVR/DVR
- The warranty period for the Fan is one year after purchase.
This product is not for exclusive use of crime prevention but also for assistance in cases of fire. We take no
responsibility for damage from any incident.
EU Conformity Statement :
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with
the applicable harmonised European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase
of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is
marked with a symbol which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For
proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
Warning:
1. In case of changing the built-in lithium battery, it should be replaced with the same or a kindred one to prevent
danger of explosion. Since old batteries could be a factor of environment contamination, be cautious how you
treat them.
2. Do not throw the batteries into fire or other heat. Short circuit or disassembly is prohibited.
3. Do not charge the batteries provided with the remote control.
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1.1. Available Versions
1.2. Key Features of your DVR
General :
- Connectable to HD-TVI and analogue CVBS cameras.
- Connectable to Grundig & third-party network cameras like ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon,
PANASONIC, Pelco, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, Vivotek and ZAVIO, and cameras that adopt ONVIF protocol.
- PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
- Each channel supports dual-stream. Main stream supports up to 1080P resolution and sub-stream supports
up to WD1 resolution.
- Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality, etc.
- Encoding for both video stream and video & audio stream, audio and video synchronisation during composite
stream encoding.
- Watermark technology.
Local Monitoring :
- Simultaneous HDMI(Trademark) and VGA outputs with up to 1920×1080 resolution.
- Multiple screen display in live view is supported, and the display sequence of channels is adjustable.
- Live view screen can be switched to group view, manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also provided,
and the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
- Quick setting menu is provided for live view.
- Motion detection, video tampering, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.
- Privacy masking
- Multiple PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
- Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging the mouse.
HDD Management :
- Supports S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection
- 8 network disks (NAS /IP SAN disks) can be connected.
- HDD group management.
- Supports HDD standby function.
- HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
- HDD quota management; a different capacity can be assigned to different channels.
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Recording and Playback :
- Holiday recording schedule configuration.
- Continuous and event video recording parameters.
- Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion or alarm, motion & alarm
- 8 recording time periods with separated recording types for each day.
- Pre-recording and post-recording for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-recording time for
schedule and manual recording.
- Searching recording files by events (alarm input/motion detection).
- Tag adding for recording files, searching and playing back by tags.
- Locking and unlocking recording files.
- Local redundant recording.
- Provides a new playback interface with easy and flexible operation.
- Searching and playing back recording files by camera No., recording type, start time, end time, etc.
- Smart search for the selected area in the video.
- Zooming in during playback.
- Reverse playback of multi-channel views.
- Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward during playback, and
locating by dragging the mouse.
- Up to 16-ch synchronous playback in 4CIF real time.
Backup :
- Exports video data to a USB, SATA or eSATA device. (depending on model).
- Exports video clips during playback.
- Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception :
- Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.
- Alarm for video loss, motion detection, video tampering, HDD full, HDD error, network disconnected, illegal
login, abnormal recording, etc.
- Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and alarm
output.
- Automatic restoration when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions :
- Operable by mouse and remote control.
- Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define their
operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.
- Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
- Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
- Import and export of device configuration information.
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Network Functions :
- 1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface
- IPv6 is supported.
- TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are supported.
- TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
- Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP(Trademark)
- DDNS support with no-ip.org
- Remote reverse playback via RTSP.
- Support access through the platform via ONVIF.
- Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the recording files, and breakpoint resume is
supported for downloading files.
- Remote parameters setup, remote import/export of device parameters.
- Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
- Remote keyboard operation.
- Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
- Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading.
- Remote system restart and shutdown.
- RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
- Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host
- Remotely starting/stopping the recording.
- Remotely starting/stoping the alarm output.
- Remote PTZ control.
- Remote JPEG capture.
- Two-way audio and voice broadcasting.
- Embedded WEB server.
Development Scalability :
- SDK for Windows and Linux system.
- Source code of application software for demo.
2. Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not place heavy objects on the top of the product.
2. This Product is for indoor use. It is not weatherproof. Please use the product considering its environmental
specifications (Temperature & Humidity). To clean the product, gently wipe the outside with a clean dry cloth.
3. This Product uses AC power of 110V ~ 240V. Be cautious not to cause electric damages to the product.
4. Be careful not to drop the product. Physical shocks may harm the product including the internal HDD. In
addition, be sure the product is secured after installation.
5. This Product is made of metal. Therefore you can hurt human beings if you throw it to them or hit it on them.
When installing the product, be cautious to locate it in safe places where children cannot reach it.
6. If the product does not operate properly, please contact the closest GRUNDIG distributor for after sales
service. Tampering or disassembling the product will cause expiration of the warranty.
7. Security surveillance laws may differ for each country. Therefore, please contact the local region first to avoid
any surveillance law violations.
8. Experience and technical skills are needed for the installation of this product as an improper installation may
cause fire, electric shocks, or defects. Any installation job should be performed by the vendor you purchased this
product from.
The content of this manual can differ according to firmware or software upgrading. The standard and appearance
of the products may be changed for the improvement of quality without prior notice.
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3. Package Contents
These parts are included:
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4. Installation
4.1. Connections and Control Keys
Front View:
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Rear View of the recorder model GRT-K1104A & GRT-K2208A:
Rear View of the recorder model GRY-K4416A:
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4.2. HDD Installation
Check the settings:
Before installation, please read carefully the recommendations below as high internal temperature of the
product can lead to damages and shorten the product’s life cycle.
Recommendations on installing a NVR/DVR in a rack:
Do not seal the inside of the rack where the NVR/DVR is installed. Keep the airflow through the inlet and outlet.
If there is another device installed in the rack, secure the additional space or install an air ventilation. Installation
of an air circulation fan around each inlet and outlet is strongly recommended. (Install the filter for harmful
substances around the inlet or outlet.)
Keep the ambient temperature between 5°C~45°C around the NVR/DVR.
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Warnings if a HDD is installed:
Please be extra careful not to damage the HDD as it easily breaks.
During installation, make sure the insulated coat does not come off or is not placed in the wrong place. Do not
lose screws and parts. (If screws and parts are not screwed or assembled correctly, the product may not operate.
)
Check the HDD compatibility list.
The Partition table must be removed for the HDDs previously used in a PC or other DVR models before
installation.
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the NVR/DVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR/DVR.
Tools required:
1 Screwdriver.
1. Remove the cover from the NVR/DVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of the NVR/DVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the NVR/DVR and fasten the screws.
4.3. Peripheral Connections
Wiring of the Alarm Input / Output:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following diagram.
If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm input and the
device.
To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram:
For DC load, the jumpers can be used within the limit of 12V/1A safely.
To connect an AC load, jumpers should be left open (you must remove the jumper on the motherboard in the
DVR). Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers (JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4) on the motherboard, each corresponding with one alarm output. By
default, jumpers are connected. To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
Example:
If you connect an AC load to the alarm output 3 of the DVR, then you must remove the JP 3.
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Alarm Connection:
To connect alarm devices to the DVR:
1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal cables into slots and release the orange
part. Ensure signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect the pluggable block back into the terminal block.
RS-485 and Controller Connection for the models GRT-K1104A/GRT-K2208A:
To connect the PTZ to the models GRT-K1104A/GRT-K2208A:
1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.
2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block. Insert the signal cables into the slots and release the
orange part. Ensure the signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect R+ on the PTZ to D+ on the terminal block and R- on the controller to D- on the terminal block.
Fasten the stop screws.
4. Connect the pluggable block back into the terminal block.
RS-485 and Controller Connection for the model GRY-K4416A:
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To connect the PTZ to the model GRY-K4416A:
1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.
2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block. Insert the signal cables into the slots and release the
orange part. Ensure the signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect R+ on the PTZ to T+ on the terminal block and R- on controller to T- on the terminal block. Fasten the
stop screws.
4. Connect the pluggable block back into the terminal block.
To connect a controller to the DVR:
1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the KB terminal block.
2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block. Insert the signal cables into the slots and release the
orange part. Ensure the signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect T+ on the controller to D+ on the terminal block and T- on the controller to D- on the terminal block.
Fasten the stop screws.
4. Connect the pluggable block back into the terminal block.
Make sure both the controller and the DVR are grounded.
Termination Switch Operation:
The termination switch is placed on the mainboard instead of the rear panel. Open the upper cover and turn
on/off the SW switch if needed.
The termination switch is to connect the DVR with several speed domes, the bus topology can be adopted, which
means the speed domes are connected with each other via the R+ and R- of RS-485 serial interface. But due to
the impedance of 485 wire, the longer the wire is, the greater the impedance gets.
To avoid the signal reduction caused by the great impedance of long distance transmission, please connect two
120Ωresistors in the circuit: one resistor between the DVR and the nearest speed dome, and the other one after
the furthest speed dome.
Steps:
1. Turn on the SW switches on the DVR and the furthest speed dome.
2. Keep the other SW switches off.
The connection diagram and status of each SW switch are shown in the following figure.
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5. Getting Started
5.1. Operation of the DVR
5.1.1. Remote Control
It is possible to use all functions of the NVR/DVR with the remote control. If several NVR/DVRs are set with unique
ID numbers, they can be controlled with one remote control.
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5.1.2. Troubleshooting the Remote Control
NOTE: Make sure you have installed the batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote
control at the IR receiver in the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot.
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