Guardian K-DVR-4G User manual

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Guardian Range
K-DVR-4G
K-DVR-8G
DVR
Instruction Manual

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CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
COM LIANCE
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. Incorrect operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful
interference in which case the users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
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 Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
These equipments comply with the European Council Directives:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT.
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ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR
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PRODUCT(S).
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FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWINGS:
●ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE
PRODUCT;
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NEGLIGENT OPERATION BY THE USER;
●UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE
USER;
●ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING
OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED WITH THE DEVICES OF THE THIRD PARTY;
●ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION
BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT
OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA’S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN
SURVEILLANCE.

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PRECAUTIONS
● 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.
● Use the appliance at temperatures within 0oC ~ +45oC (32oF ~ 122oF) and humidity
below 85%.
● The input power source for this appliance is +12 VDC. Use only the AC Mains to 12vDC
adapter as supplied with the DVR. Use of such other power adapter may cause damage
to the DVR not covered by the warranty.
● Performance and lifetime of hard disk drives (HDD) are easily affected by heat (used at
high temperature). It is recommended to use this appliance at temperature within +20oC
~ +30oC (68oF ~ 86oF) to maximise HDD life.
● It is possible to damage them if they are moved while their motors are still running. Do
not move the DVR just after turning the power on or off (for around 30 seconds).
● Clean only with dry cloth.
● Do not block any ventilation openings.
● Do not use the appliance near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus that produce heat.
● Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenient receptacles 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 if this
occurs.
● Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the
appliance.
● Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do
take 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.
● Do not overload outlets/extension cords as it 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 unexpected failure or trouble
occurs.
● Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and
exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this product is
prohibited.

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Contents
Overviews
Overview & DVR features of the 4/8ch Guardian………………
Overview & DVR features of the 16ch Guardian………………
DVR and accessories
Remote Control……………………………………………………
Front and Back panel (Guardian 4ch without alarms)…………
Front and Back panel (Guardian 4ch) …………………………
Front and Back panel (Guardian 8ch) …………………………
Front and Back panel (Guardian 16ch) …………………………
GUI Operations
Main Screen…………………………………………………………
Logging In ………………………………………………………….
General Settings……………………………………………………
Record Settings……………………………………………………
Scheduling………………………………………………………….
Output……………………………………………………………….
Sequence……………………………………………………………
Alarm…………………………………………………………………
Motion………………………………………………………………..
External Sensor…………………………………………………….
Alarm Outputs………………………………………………………
COM Settings………………………………………………………
PTZ Settings………………………………………………………..
PTZ Control…………………………………………………………
Network Settings……………………………………………………
DDNS Settings……………………………………………………..
E-mail………………………………………………………………..
User Management/Account Settings……………………………
Playback……………………………………………………………
Backing up…………………………………………………………..
HDD………………………………………………………………….
Factory/Default Restore……………………………………………
System Info…………………………………………………………
Log Inquiry………………………………………………………….
Remote Access
Part 1 – LAN/Local Access……………………………………….
Part 2 – WAN/Outside Access……………………………………
Setting Up No-IP……………………………………………………
Netviewer……………………………………………………………
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Overview & DVR features of the 4 Guardian Lite
The H.264 Guardian series digital video(&audio) recorders are designed for use within
an environment where surveillance, recording and monitoring are required. A DVR is
a combination of a Hard Disk Recorder, video multiplexer and web server. To achieve
the highest inter-connectivity and inter-operability this series of digital video/audio
recorders are based on industry-leading H264 compression standards.
DVR Features
Features (4 Channel Guardian Lite Models)
●Up to 4 cameras can be connected (BNC).
●H.264 baseline profile video compression/decompression
●Up to 2 audio inputs including PC microphone, G.711 audio
compression/decompression
●Real time operating system
●Supports up to 1 Hard disk drive (Up to 2TB)
●Record Capabilities -
1 channel Full D1: 25IPS
3 channels CIF: 75IPS
●Real time live display
●Playback search by time or logged event
●Optional display formats full screen, 4 way split or sequential.
●Versatile Digital Zoom
●Motion detection with programmable area and sensitivity
●Privacy mask
●Alarm Triggering with configurable conditions and reactions (on selected models)
●USB 2.0 Backup facility
●Support USB mouse
●Ethernet interface for remote access through web server or client software
*Dependent on model

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Overview & DVR features of the 4/8ch Guardian
The H.264 Guardian series digital video(&audio) recorders are designed for use within
an environment where surveillance, recording and monitoring are required. A DVR is
a combination of a Hard Disk Recorder, video multiplexer and web server. To achieve
the highest inter-connectivity and inter-operability this series of digital video/audio
recorders are based on industry-leading H264 compression standards.
DVR Features
Features (4/8 Channel Guardian Models)
●Up to 4/8 cameras can be connected (BNC).
●H.264 baseline profile video compression/decompression
●Up to 2 audio inputs including PC microphone, G.711 audio
compression/decompression
●Real time operating system
●Supports up to 1 Hard disk drive (Up to 2TB)
●Record Capabilities -
Full D1: 50IPS
CIF: 100IPS
●Real time live display
●Playback search by time or logged event
●Optional display formats full screen, 4/*9 way split or sequential.
●Versatile Digital Zoom
●Motion detection with programmable area and sensitivity
●Privacy mask
●Alarm Triggering with configurable conditions and reactions (on selected models)
●USB 2.0 Backup facility
●Support USB mouse
●IR Remote
●Ethernet interface for remote access through web server or client software
*Dependent on model

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Remote Control
1. Power button - This button will start the shutdown procedure.
2. Mute button - This will mute the sound. (If in use.)
3. Focus + button - This will increase the focus. (When available.)
4. Focus - button - This will decrease the focus. (When available.)
5. Play button - This will play footage or take you to the playback menu.
6. Right Arrow button - This will select “right” and fast forward during playback.
7. Play/Pause button - This button will play/pause footage during playback and also can
be use as “Enter” in the menus.
8. Back button - This will let the user go back one stage in the menus.
9. F2 button - NO FUNCTION
10. Auto button -
11. Wiper button - This function can only be used with a PTZ camera that has a wiper.
12. Lock Button - This will lock the DVR so it requires logging in again.
13. Info button - This will take you to the “System Information” menu.
14. Copy button - This will take you to the “Backup” menu.
15. Contrast button - This will take you to the “Video settings” menu. (To change contrast,
brightness, etc.)
16. Camera Scroll button - Once full screen mode you will be able to scroll through each
camera.
17. Grid Screen button - This will allow you to change the grid screen from the full amount
(4, 8 and 16) to 4 way screen and to full 1 camera screen.
18. Clear button - This is the delete button.

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19. Rec button - This will activate manual record.
20. Up Arrow button - This button is use for navigating “Up” in the menus and also for
activating slow motion during playback.
21. Left Arrow button - This button is used for navigating “Left” in the menus and also for
rewinding during playback.
22. Down Arrow button - This button is for navigating “Down” in the menus and also for
skipping frame by frame during playback.
23. Menu button - This will access the menus.
24. VGA TV button - NO FUNCTION.
25. F1 button - NO FUNCTION.
26. PTZ button - This will bring up the PTZ controls. (Only functional with a PTZ camera
installed.)
27. DN button - NO FUNCTION.
A + B. These buttons are the numerical and alphabetical keys, they will be used whenever
the user is required to input numbers and/or letters. (Press the button multiple times to scroll
though the letters and number on that key.

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4 Channel Guardian: Front Panel Diagram
**Without alarm inputs**
1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered.
2. Net Light - This light will flash when there is network activity.
3. REC Light - This light will flash when the DVR is recording.
4. Power Light - This light will be green when the unit is fully powered up and orange
when in standby mode.
5. Power/Standby Button - Once the switch on the back of the unit has been turned ON
the power light on the front will be orange, you will now have to press the power button
on the front to take the unit out of standby mode.
4 Channel Guardian: Back Panel Diagram
1. Video In - Video input connectors for cameras.
2. Audio In - Audio input connectors for devices such as microphones.
3. Video Out - Connection for a composite monitor/ TV.
4. Audio Out - Connection for speakers.
5. Mic In - Connection for a microphone.
6. VGA - Connection for a VGA monitor.
7. Ethernet - Connection for a network cable.
8. USB - Connection for a backup device or a mouse. (Mouse is suggested.)
9. DC IN - Connection for your AC Mains to DC 12V adapter to power the DVR.
10. ON/OFF - To switch the power on and off. (Only switch off AFTER shutdown procedure
has been completed.)

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4 Channel Guardian: Front Panel
1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered.
2. REC Light - This light will flash when the DVR is recording.
3. Power Light - This light will be green when the unit is fully powered up and orange
when in standby mode.
4. Power/Standby Button - Once the switch on the back of the unit has been turned ON
the power light on the front will be orange, you will now have to press the power button
on the front to take the unit out of standby mode.
Please refer to remote control guide for other button function(s).
4 Channel Guardian: Back Panel
1. Video In - Video input connectors for cameras.
2. Audio In - Audio input connectors for devices such as microphones.
3. Video Out - Connection for a composite monitor/ TV.
4. Audio Out - Connection for speakers.
5. Mic In - Connection for a microphone.
6. VGA - Connection for a VGA monitor.
7. Ethernet - Connection for a network cable.
8. USB - Connection for a backup device or a mouse. (Mouse is suggested.)
9. DC IN - Connection for your AC Mains to DC 12V adapter to power the DVR.
10. ON/OFF - To switch the power on and off. (Only switch off AFTER shutdown procedure
has been completed.)
11. Alarm In/Out - Connect these inputs to external devices such as PIR sensors or
door switches .

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8 Channel Guardian: Front Panel
1. Alarm Light - This light will flash when an alarm or motion is triggered.
2. REC Light - This light will flash when the DVR is recording.
3. Power Light - This light will be green when the unit is fully powered up and orange
when in standby mode.
4. Power/Standby Button - Once the switch on the back of the unit has been turned ON
the power light on the front will be orange, you will now have to press the power button
on the front to take the unit out of standby mode.
Please refer to remote control guide for other button function(s).
8 Channel Guardian: Back Panel
1. Video In - Video input connectors for cameras.
2. Audio In - Audio input connectors for devices such as microphones.
3. Video Out - Connection for a composite monitor/ TV.
4. Audio Out - Connection for speakers.
5. Mic In - Connection for a microphone.
6. VGA - Connection for a VGA monitor.
7. Ethernet - Connection for a network cable.
8. USB - Connection for a backup device or a mouse. (Mouse is suggested.)
9. DC IN - Connection for your AC Mains to DC 12V adapter to power the DVR.
10. ON/OFF - To switch the power on and off. (Only switch off AFTER shutdown procedure
has been completed.)
11. Alarm In/Out - Connect these inputs to external devices such as PIR sensors or
door switches .

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Main Screen
DVR is locked.
User is logged in.
Audio is ON
HDD percentage.
•If the DVR is “locked” then you can unlock it by right clicking on the mouse or pressing
the menu button on the remote/front panel.
•If the DVR is “unlocked” or logged in it means you can perform any operation that your
user level permits. See page 29 “User Management”
•If audio is on you can use the system in conjunction with microphones. Please note that
microphones are not recommended for external use/recording.
•The percentage sign at the bottom of the screen shows you how full your HDD is. Please
note that the HDD percentage sign becomes irrelevant once recycle record is activated.
The unit will record over the oldest data once the HDD is full. All DVRs leave DDS with
this feature activated.
Key Icons

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Logging In
Before you are able to use any of the DVR features you MUST log in. To start the log in
procedure you simply have to either RIGHT CLICK your mouse or PRESS MENU on your
remote and you will be presented with the screen shown below;
Once you have input your USERNAME and PASSWORD you will be able to RIGHT CLICK the
mouse or press the MENU BUTTON on your remote to access the menus. (shown below.)
● Main Menu - Access the main menu.
● Channel switch - Switch between number of channels.
● Data inquiry - Access the playback function.
● PTZ control - Displays the controls for a PTZ camera.
● Video adjustment - Access settings for brightness, contrast,
etc.
● Digital Zoom - Starts the zoom function.
● Shutdown - Starts the shutdown procedure.
Main Menu
You can gain access to the Main Menu after you’ve logged in. You have a choice of the
following options.
**The default Username is "admin" and the default Password is "888888".**
Playback
Backup
Config.
Man. REC
Man. Alarm
HDD Mgr.
Sys. Info
Other Settings
Shutdown
Config
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General Settings
The parameters that can be configured in the
“General” option (can be accessed from
the “Config” menu) are:
●Overwrite - Select if the HDD
overwrites when full.
●Language - Select Language.
●Video Format - PAL (UK/EUROPE)
or NTSC. (AMERICA(S))
●Resolution – Adjust video output
resolution.
●Transparency - This option allows
you to set whether you can see
cameras through the menu screen.
●Auto Lock - Time before the unit logs
out.
●Remove TV jitter - Tick this box to stabilise the image if jittery.
If you wish to restore these settings to Factory Default you can select the “Default” button or if
you wish to save any changes made you can select the “Save” button.
The Parameters that can be configured in
the “Time” option (can be accessed
from the “Config” menu) are:
●Date - Day / Month / Year
●Time - Hour : Minutes :Seconds
●Auto Update - Whether you want
your DVRs time to update
automatically with an NTP server.
●Server - Which time server you wish
your DVR to sync with. For GMT use
“time.nist.gov”.
●Port - What virtual port can the
server be reached on. For most
servers this can be left at default.
●Time Zone - Which time zone you
wish to sync with.
●Update Period - How often you wish to sync the time/date.

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Record Setup
Within the record menu (can be
accessed from the “Config” menu) you will
be able to adjust different record
parameters.
• Channel No: Here you will be able to
choose which channel you wish to alter
the settings on.
• Record Mode: This tab will allow you to
choose which mode the channel will
record in. The modes you can select are
"MANUAL, SCHEDULE, MOTION,
ALARM.". Each channel can be set
independently.
• Definition:On the 4, 8 and 16 channel
Guardians you will be able to change the channels definition from D1 to CIF.
• Bit Rate Type: CBR (Constant bit rate) keeps the set data rate to your setting over the
whole video clip. Use CBR only if your clip contains a similar motion level across the entire
duration.
VBR (Variable bit rate) adjusts the data rate down and to the upper limit you set, based on
the data required by the compressor. VBR takes longer to encode but produces the most
favourable results.
•Image Quality: 5 levels of quality to choose from are HIGHEST, HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW, and
LOWEST.
•Frame Rate: With this tab you will be able to select the rate at which the channel will record.
•Bit Rate: The term bit rate is a synonym for data transfer rate. Bps = Bytes per second, bps
= bits per second. The digital equivalent of bandwidth, bit rate is measured in bits per
second. It is used to express the rate at which the compressed bit stream is transmitted.
The higher the bit rate, the more information that can be carried.
•Pre-record: Here you can define how much footage in seconds (e.g. 20 seconds worth) will
be saved before any motion event starts.
•Post-record: Here you can define how much footage in seconds will be recorded after the
motion event has stopped.
Record Icons
Motion record :will display a YELLOW tape icon when recording.
Scheduled record : will display a BLUE tape icon when recording.
Manual record : will display a GREEN tape icon when recording.
Alarm record : will display a RED tape icon when recording.

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Scheduling
The Scheduling menu (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) will cover all aspects of
setting up a schedule. The two settings pages that are used for schedule creation are Record
Settings and Alarm Settings.
As an example this guide will show setting up a schedule for opened and closed periods of a
typical shop.
•First locate the Record Settings tab > then
select the Schedule tab. Within here you will
be setting when you wish the DVR to record
constantly.
•If you wish to have the same schedule for
every day tick ALL. However you are able
to create individual schedules for each day
by using the provided days.
•Once you have ticked ALL you will see the
entire row turn orange (orange means it will
record at these points.)
•Now you will be able to click and drag to
make a grey gap in the middle (or area of your choosing) of the orange bar. These grey
areas are where the DVR is NOT recording. (Note: Make note of the start time and end
time of the grey areas as this will be the start and end points for the motion
schedule.)
•Now that you have chosen the areas (in orange) where you wish the DVR to record
constantly you can now click SAVE. If you wish to apply this schedule to more than one
camera channel click COPY.
•Next you will need to set the motion schedule to cover the points in the day when the DVR
isn't recording constantly. You will need to locate the ALARM SETTINGS tab> MOTION tab.
•You will need to click and drag the orange bars from the start time and end time where the
DVR is not recording constantly, these orange areas are where the DVR is recording on
motion detection only.
•Click SAVE.

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Output
The Output menu (can be accessed from the
“Config” menu) is where you will be able to choose
how and what information will be displayed on
screen.
To enter the Display Settings tab you will need to
locate the OUTPUT SETTINGS tab.
Channel Settings
•Channel no. : The box will allow you to make
changes to individual cameras. Select each one using
the drop down box.
•Channel name : In this box you can name the
individual channels whatever you wish and it will
replace the default CH01, CH02, etc on the live view.
•Video adjustment : This button will take you to the settings where you can adjust the
brightness, contrast, etc for each channel.
•Channel name position : This button will allow you to re position where the channel name
will sit on the screen. By default it is the in top left hand corner.
OSD Settings (On screen display)
•Date Format : Drop down box gives you the option
of changing the date layout.
The next four tick boxes will allow you to turn off the
time, day of the week, the channel name and the
DVRs temperature from being visible on the status bar.

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Output Continued…
Sequence
The sequence tab will allow you to set your DVR's cameras to display in sequence. i.e. each
camera will take turns in displaying for a programmed amount of time at full screen or a set
number of channels (4 and 8 way division sequencing is only available on DVRs with more than
4 channels.)
Note: In order for the sequencing to be
activated the user must log out and the
DVR needs to be in "locked" status.
•Sequence cycle(s) : In this box you
will determine how many seconds the
cameras will stay full screen before
changing to the next one.
•Division mode : Set the number of
channels to be displayed per
sequence page to 1, 4, 8 channels. (4 and 8 channel division sequencing not available on
4GL or 4G.)
•Sequence channel no. : This drop down box will allow you to set how many channels are
involved in the sequencing.
•The final row of numbered drop down boxes will allow you to change the order in which the
sequence will display the channels.

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Alarm
The Alarm section (can be accessed from the “Config” menu) of the manual will cover
Motion Masking and Motion Sensitivity.
**If you wish to learn about using the motion schedule please refer to "Scheduling" on
page 17. **
Motion
•Channel no. : This drop down box will allow
you to set each channel individually.
•Sensitivity : This option will allow you to
adjust the sensitivity for each channel, 1
being the least sensitive and 5 being the
most. If the channel is set to a lower
sensitivity it will take bigger movements to
activate the DVR to record, whereas a
higher sensitivity will activate recording with
less motion.
Linkage setting
•Trigger Record – Links the corresponding
camera to trigger motion recording on any
selected camera.
•Alarm Output – Triggers the alarm output when
motion is triggered.
•Linkage E-mail – Triggers e-mail sending when
motion is triggered. Please see page 28 for e-
mail setup.