Guangzhou Liwei Stand-alone Type User manual

Stand-alone Type
User s Manual
DVRDVR
H.264 4/8CH Real-time Economical DVR

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CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE COVER
WHEN POWER CONNECTED. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WA R N I N G
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the FCC
Regulations.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This users’ manual is supplied ‘as is’, with no warranties, be it expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for
any exact purpose, or non-infringement of any third party’s rights.
This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typos. The manufacturer
holds the right to introduce any changes to the information contained herein, for
any purpose, including but not limited to, improvements of the publications and/or
related to the product, at any time, without prior notice.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The supplier shall not be liable to any party or any person, except for replacement or
reasonable maintenance of this product, for the cases, included but not limited to the
following:
Any damage or loss, including but not limited to: direct/indirect, consequential,
special, exemplary use arising out of or related to the product;
Inappropriate use or negligence of the user in operation of the product, resulting
in personal injury or any damage;
Unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification of the product by the user;
Any problems or consequential inconvenience, loss or damage, caused by
connecting this product to devices of the third parties;
Any claim or action for damages, brought by any photogenic subject, be it a
person or organization, due to violation of privacy whereby the surveillance
picture and/or saved data becomes public or is used for the purpose other than
surveillance.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel
or system installers.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source
ratings.
Place the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
Use the appliance at temperatures between 0oC ~ +45oC (32oF ~ 113oF) and humidity below
85%.
The input power source for this appliance is between 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47 ~ 63 Hz.
Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves.
Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers
and televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the
above mentioned temperature range.
Handle hard disk drives with care.
It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their motors are still running.
To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after
disconnecting power before moving the unit.
To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while
it is plugged in.
Protect hard disk drives from static electricity.
Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright.
Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to fix hard disk drives.
Do not place the unit in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs and the
points where they exit from the apparatus.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance.
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
Handle the appliance with care. Do not drop or shake, as this may damage the device.
Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do not
install the unit in an area where condensation occurs. Do not operate with wet hands. Take

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immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric
shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. When the dirt is
hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Please make a note of your settings and save them. This will help when you are required to
change the system configuration, or when an unexpected failure or trouble occurs.
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and also
exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this product, is
expressly prohibited.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING
When you see this symbol on a product, do not dispose of the product with
residential or commercial waste.
Recycling your Electrical Equipment
Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste.
Some countries or regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to
collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local
authorities for information about practices established for your region
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
transcribed, translated into any language or computer language, transformed in any other way,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
recording, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the owner.

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Table of Contents
Page
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 1
Limitation of Liability.......................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................ 3
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................. 5
1. Your DVR at a Glance: Product Overview................................................................... 8
2. Contents of the Box......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Getting Started Check-List ...................................................................................... 9
3. Hardware......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Back Panel................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Remote Control......................................................................................................... 12
3.4. Hardware Installation.............................................................................................. 13
3.4.1 Basic Connections....................................................................................... 13
3.4.2 Installing Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................... 14
3.4.3 PTZ Control Connections............................................................................ 15
4. Getting Started and Main Screen.................................................................................. 16
4.1 Main Screen............................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel ...................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Status Bar..................................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Tool Bar....................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Tool Bar Menu Options............................................................................................ 20
4.2.1 System Configuration.................................................................................. 20
4.2.2 Manual Recording....................................................................................... 20
4.2.3 Video Playback............................................................................................ 21
4.2.4 Video Backup.............................................................................................. 23
4.2.5 PTZ Control................................................................................................. 25
4.2.6 Screen View Modes..................................................................................... 27
4.2.7 Screen Layout Adjustment .......................................................................... 27
4.3 Channel Status Display............................................................................................. 28
5. DVR Settings................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Menu Tree................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.2 Menu Options.............................................................................................. 30
5.2 System Settings........................................................................................................ 30
5.2.1 Language..................................................................................................... 31
5.2.2 Video Standard............................................................................................. 31
5.2.3 Record Resolution....................................................................................... 31
5.2.4 VGA Settings............................................................................................... 31
5.2.5 Time Format................................................................................................ 31
5.2.6 Time Setting................................................................................................ 31
5.2.7 Password Setting.......................................................................................... 32
5.2.8 Authority Management (Advanced Settings).............................................. 32
5.3 Record Settings......................................................................................................... 33
5.3.1 Video Channel............................................................................................. 33
5.3.2 Record Schedule ......................................................................................... 33
5.3.3 Record Quality............................................................................................. 35

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5.3.4 Record Frame Rate...................................................................................... 35
5.3.5 Record Source.............................................................................................. 35
5.3.6 OSD Setting................................................................................................. 36
5.3.7 Sub Code (Advanced Setting)..................................................................... 36
5.4 Camera Settings........................................................................................................ 37
5.4.1 Camera Channel.......................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 PTZ Protocol ............................................................................................... 37
5.4.3 PTZ Baud Rate............................................................................................ 38
5.4.4 PTZ ID......................................................................................................... 38
5.4.5 Color Setting................................................................................................ 38
5.4.6 Motion Detection......................................................................................... 39
5.4.7 Mosaic / Privacy Mask................................................................................ 40
5.4.8 Motion Handling......................................................................................... 41
5.4.9 Video Loss Handling................................................................................... 43
5.5 Net Settings.............................................................................................................. 44
5.5.1 Network....................................................................................................... 44
5.5.2 HTTP Port................................................................................................... 45
5.5.3 Command Port............................................................................................ 45
5.5.4 Media Port................................................................................................... 45
5.5.5 PPPoE Settings............................................................................................ 45
5.5.6 PPPoE IP...................................................................................................... 46
5.5.7 DNS Address............................................................................................... 47
5.5.8 DDNS.......................................................................................................... 47
5.5.9 Auto Register............................................................................................... 47
5.5.10 File Sharing............................................................................................... 48
5.5.11 Mobile Port............................................................................................... 48
5.5.12 Email Settings............................................................................................ 48
5.6 Alarm........................................................................................................................ 50
5.6.1 Alarm Input Channel................................................................................... 50
5.6.2 Alarm Input Type......................................................................................... 50
5.6.3 Event Handling............................................................................................ 51
5.6.4 Event Handling: Alarm E-mail.................................................................... 51
5.6.5 Alarm Setting............................................................................................... 52
5.7 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 53
5.7.1 Log View..................................................................................................... 53
5.7.2 Upgrade....................................................................................................... 54
5.7.3 HDD Manage.............................................................................................. 54
5.7.4 HDD Capacity.............................................................................................. 56
5.7.5 Hardware Version........................................................................................ 56
5.7.6 Software Version.......................................................................................... 56
5.7.7 Software Release Date................................................................................. 56
5.8 Save Settings............................................................................................................ 56
5.8.1 Save & Exit................................................................................................. 57
5.8.2 Exit.............................................................................................................. 57
5.8.3 Restore defaults........................................................................................... 57
5.8.4 Logout......................................................................................................... 57
6. Web Browser Operation ................................................................................................ 57
6.1 Enabling Download of an Unsigned ActiveX Control............................................. 57
6.2 Web Browser Login Screen...................................................................................... 58
6.3 Web Browser Main Window..................................................................................... 59

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6.4 Tools Bar Items......................................................................................................... 61
6.4.1 Parameters .................................................................................................. 61
6.4.1.1 Server............................................................................................ 61
6.4.1.2 Channel......................................................................................... 63
6.4.1.3 Serial............................................................................................. 68
6.4.1.4 Alarm............................................................................................ 69
6.4.1.5 User............................................................................................... 71
6.4.1.6 Device........................................................................................... 72
6.4.1.7 State.............................................................................................. 73
6.4.2 Talk-back .................................................................................................... 74
6.4.3 Playback ..................................................................................................... 74
6.4.4 Device Log.................................................................................................. 78
6.4.4.1 All Query Kinds............................................................................ 78
6.4.4.2 Query Kind by Time..................................................................... 79
6.4.4.3 Query Kind by Type..................................................................... 79
6.4.4.4 Query Kind by Type and Type ..................................................... 81
6.4.5 Local Storage .............................................................................................. 82
6.4.6 Screen View Buttons ................................................................................... 82
6.5 PTZ Control Panel.................................................................................................... 82
7. Mobile Phone Support................................................................................................... 85
7.1 Windows Mobile....................................................................................................... 85
7.2 Symbian S60 3rd Phone........................................................................................... 87
7.3 List of Supported Mobile Phones.............................................................................
7.4 Apple iPhone............................................................................................................
90
91
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 93
Appendix 1 Estimating HDD Capacity ............................................................................ 95
Appendix 2 Compatibility Table for HDDs...................................................................... 97
Appendix 3 List of Compatible Portable USB DVD Recorders…................................. 98

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Product Overview
Model 4 Channel 8 Channel
Video Format PAL/NSTC
Video Format H.264 Baseline Compression
Video Input BNC 4 Input / 1 Output BNC 8 Input / 1 Output
Audio Format G.726 8Kx16bit ADPCM Mono
Audio Input* RCA 4 Input / 1 Output RCA 8 Input / 1 Output
Alarm Type* Motion detection, Sensor Input, Relay Output ,
Video Loss
Sensor In/Out* 4CH Input / 1CH Output 4CH Input / 1CH Output
Display Frame Rate Each Channel PAL：25 FPS, NTSC：30 FPS
Playback Resolution PAL：CIF (352×288)
NTSC：CIF(352×240) PAL：CIF(352×288) NTSC：CIF(352×240)
Record Frame Rate PAL：100 FPS @ CIF,
NTSC：120 FPS @ CIF, PAL：200 FPS @ CIF NTSC：240 FPS @ CIF
Record method Power-on Auto Record, Scheduled Record (Manual Record, Motion Detection, Sensor Trigger)
Support Privacy Mask
HDD Interface SATA Interface support 1000GB,
Network Protocol TCP-IP/ DHCP/DNNS/PPPoE/E-Mail
Network Function IE Browser Live Monitor, Configuration, Download Video
Mobile Phone Surveillance
USB 2.0 Interface Mouse / Portable Mobile HDD/ Flash Drive/ DVD
Burner/ Firmware Upgrade
Playback Method Normal Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Single Step
Network Interface RJ45 10M/ 100M Ethernet Auto Detect
PTZ Protocol* PELCO-P ,PELCO-D, Samsung, Panasonic
Video Backup MP4, AVI or H.264 Raw
Power Adapter DC 12V Adapter
Power Consumption 10~15W
Operating Temperature 10℃~+40℃
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH
Dimensions* 315(W) x 224 (D) x 52 (H) mm
*Model dependent
1. YOUR DVR AT A GLANCE

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Congratulations on purchasing your state-of-the-art Digital Video Recorder (DVR) offering
industry’s best triplex functionality with video/audio recording, playback, and network
capability. Your new device allows you to run all three functions simultaneously, streamlining
the use of your CCTV system and boosting the security level of your home, business or social
venue. You can access live or recorded feed from your standard or PTZ cameras immediately at
the location of the DVR installation, or anywhere in the world using web-browsers or a mobile
phone*. The video may be stored at a remote location for safety.
(*Some limitations apply to web- and phone-based features, please see the related sections for detailed
description.)
Please get acquainted with the parts and accessories as well as the ways to use the appliance as
described in this instruction manual. If you have any questions that this guide cannot answer,
please contact your vendor or a certified specialist.
2. Contents of the Box
•DVR device
•This reference guide
•Installation CD
•Remote control
•Power cord
•Mouse (optional, depends on the model)
•Hard disk drive (optional, depends on the model) (if you would like to use your own
Hard disk drive, please see Appendix 3 for the list of compatible HDDs)
2.1 Getting Started Check-List
Before starting to work with your new DVR please make sure all relevant connections are
done correctly.
oAre the power and video in/out cables plugged in? Please see Section 3.4.1
Basic Connections for more.
oIs the HDD installed and formatted? Please see Sections 3.4.2 Installing HDD
and 7.5.3 HDD Manage for more.
oDid the DVR start recording? Please see Section 4.2.1 Manual Recording for
more.

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3. Hardware
3.1 Front Panel
4 Channel
8 Channel
1. CH1 ~ Ch4 / QUAD buttons (4 CH) or Number 0 ~ 9 / QUAD buttons (8 CH)
Using these buttons you can choose to output video on your monitor either as a
full-screen view of each of the cameras individually (Channels 1 through 4/*8
depending on the model), or from all Channels simultaneously (Quad).
2. , , ,
Use arrow buttons to move among the menu items. Press ,to move to selection
boxes, press ,to select submenu parameters. Press Enter to confirm your choice.
3. Power LED, Hard Drive (HDD) LED
LED lights indicating your connection to the power supply and the HDD usage.
4. These buttons have the following functions:
MENU: Displays the main menu.
ESC: Use this button to exit any active windows
REC: Start or Stop manual recording.
Backup: Opens video search and backup menu
Play/Pause ( ): Opens video search and playback menu. When the playback
mode is activated press this button to play/pause playback.
PTZ: (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) High Speed Dome camera functionality.
No Alarm: Alarm reset (for 8 Channel only, depending on the model)
5. IR Window Infra-red sensor for remote control
1
5
3
2
4

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3.2 Back Panel (4 CH DVR)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
4 Channel
1 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 11 9
8 Channel
1. USB connectors
Use these USB ports to connect the mouse and backup devices (flash drive, DVD
recorder).
2. Audio Output Connector
1 channel audio output, RCA (2Vp-p, 600Ω)
3. Audio Input Connectors (AUDIO IN 1-4)
4 channel audio input, RCA (2Vp-p, 600Ω)
4. Video Input Connectors (1-4/1-8)
4 channel video input, BNC (1Vp-p, 75Ω)
5. Video Output Connector (1-16/1-9)
Video output to display monitor, BNC (1Vp-p, 75Ω)
6. Ethernet Connector
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network
7. VGA Connector (optional)
For connecting VGA/LCD monitor
8. Alarm Input Connectors (ALARM IN 1-4, 5-6 Ground)
For connecting to external sensor device
Alarm Output Connectors (ALARM OUT 7-8)
For connecting to external alarm device
RS-422 / RS-485 Connector (9-12)
For connecting PTZ camera control
9. Power Switch
10. Power Input Socket (12V DC)
11. Cooling fan
12. Audio Input/Output Connector (Only for 8Channel)
Connect with attached DB9PIN to RCA cable adapter for audio input/output.

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3.3 Remote Control
No. Name Description
1 Alarm reset Clears the alarm input or alarm output
status.
2 REC
Manual recording. Has the same
function as the button on the
device’s front panel.
3 Numeric
buttons Input numbers or select to change relevant channels.
4 Functional
Buttons
Enter the main menu.
Switch from the single window view
mode to multiple split view mode
Return to upper menu, same as the
button on the front panel
Enable PTZ control, same as the
button on the front panel
5 Playback
Control
FN
Play in slow mode / rewind
Play/Pause
Stop
Fast forward
Go to next frame
Function, access to auxiliary settings.
6
Picture
Adjustment
Parameters
Buttons for adjusting brightness
Buttons for adjusting contrast
7 Arrow
Buttons Similar to the functions of arrow buttons on the front panel
8 DEL DELETE button

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3.4 Hardware Installation
It is recommended that the installations described below are carried out by qualified personnel.
3.4.1 Basic Connections
Cameras
Connect each of the cameras’ outputs to the video input socket in the rear panel of the
DVR using appropriate cables. The video input interface is a standard BNC connector,
1Vp-p, 75 Ω. Please keep the video signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and
electric interference.
Audio Connection
The audio input interface is a standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600 Ω.
Please keep the audio signal cable away from strong electromagnetic and electric
interference.
Monitor
Connect the main output connector to a monitor or a TV screen. Use the BNC-to-RCA
connector to work with the Audio/Video RCA cable.
Power
Please use the 12V DC adapter supplied for connecting your DVR device with the
power source.
Alarm Input/Output
Connect Alarm In 1-4 to N.O. (Normally Open) or N.C.
(Normally Closed) alarm connectors and one Ground
connection. Connect Alarm Out to the corresponding
connections and Ground accordingly.
For detailed description please see Section 5.6.2. Alarm
Input Type
Ethernet
For remote access to the video images from your cameras via LAN or the Internet,
please connect the standard RJ-45 twisted-pair Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.
USB
For connecting the mouse, USB flash drive, USB portable HDD, USB portable DVD
Recorder (for the list of compatible HDDs see Appendix 3, for the list of compatible
DVD Recorders see Appendix 4).
NOTE : The device onl
y
supports FAT32 file s
y
stem on
the USB devices.

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3.4.2 Installing Hard Disk Drive
Your HDD should be installed inside the DVR. Please connect the HDD in the standard
way. All necessary cables are delivered with the DVR. Use instructions that came
together with the hard drive for
exact wiring. Please connect the
power cable to the appropriate
socket, and the data cables to their
corresponding connectors.
For the list of HDD drives tested for compatibility please see Appendix 3.
Before you can record onto your HDD it should be formatted by the DVR
system, because standard PC formatting is not compatible. It can be done
in the Maintenance Tab of the Tool Bar Main Menu. Please refer to
Section 7.5.3 HDD Manage for the detailed description of this process.
Depending on the size of your HDD, the format process can take several
minutes.
Power connector
Data connector

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3.4.3 PTZ Control Connections
Connect the PTZ control jacks to the corresponding RS422/RS485 TX+ and TX- interfaces
on the rear panel.
For detailed description of PTZ protocols, baud rates and IDs, please refer to
the setu
p
section in the PTZ manual.

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4. Getting Started and the Main Screen
Switch on your DVR and wait for the system program to load. If you have not yet installed
any hard disk drive into the device, a buzzer will sound and the “No Hard Disk” message
will appear on the screen.
When you enter the system you will be asked to log in. Select your user account and enter
the password in order to operate the device. You can choose user accounts by clicking
arrow buttons on both sides of the account field (or using arrow keys on your remote
control), and enter the password using the numerical keypad in the lower part of the “Input
Password” screen. Press OK to confirm or Cancel to clear the field and enter another
value.
By default the system has two users: Admin and User with preset passwords. The Admin
account allows you to change critical system settings.
You can always change your password in the System Settings of the System Configuration
Menu (see Section 5.2.7 Password Setting).
The default password for Admin is “888888”, for User: “666666”

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4.1 The Main Screen
The standard layout is four (or nine, depending on the device) windows evenly
distributed over the screen. From the main screen you can access menu options and
switch among channel views, displaying either all channel feeds simultaneously or
bringing forth a full-screen view of a selected channel.
4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel
In the multiple screen view, you can make a particular window active by
left-clicking on it once with a mouse, or navigating to it using directional buttons.
If an audio output device is connected to this channel, you can monitor both audio
and video feeds.
To enter a single channel view you can press the corresponding numerical buttons
on the remote (channel number is displayed in the top left corner of each window);
alternatively you can do so by left double-clicking on the desired window, or by
choosing the button in the on-screen Tool Bar.
In order to return to the multi-screen view you could either double-click on the
screen again or press the single/multiple view button either on the remote control
or the front panel.
You can choose to display the Status Bar, Tool Bar or neither of them by single
right-clicking on the screen. These three options alternate in sequence.

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4.1.2 Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the screen, the Status Bar may be called up by
right-clicking anywhere in the screen.
Status Bar
The Status Bar offers the following information:
Peripheral alarm input / output status
On the far left of the bar you can see five colored squares, indicating the alarm
status:
The four top icons indicate the alarm input status for each of the four windows.
When the alarm is triggered, the color of the corresponding icon changes to red.
The icon below indicates alarm output. When alarm output is activated, it changes
its color to red.
The other three information sectors denote, in order: HDD usage (percentage),
number of remote users accessing the system via the network/Internet (NET:X),
and current date/time in the YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS format.

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4.1.3 Tool Bar
ToolBar
To display the Tool Bar you can toggle the “No Bar” ÆStatus Bar ÆTool Bar
options by right-clicking the mouse anywhere in the screen, or by pressing the
Enter button on the front panel or the remote control:
The functions of the 9 buttons present in the Tool Bar are as follows:
Use this button to hide the Tool Bar and return to the Status Bar.
Systemconfiguration
Manual recording
Search, playback and backup of recorded files
PTZ operation
Cancel alarm notification. Clicking this button will bring up a message showing
current alarm information.
, /*Switching between screen display modes.
“Single camera” Æ“Quad 4 cameras” Æ/ * “9 cameras” (depending on
the model)
Position: Screen layout adjustment.
See the following subsections for a detailed description of each of these functionalities.