H.264 4+8CH User manual

4+8CH
H.264
STANDALONE DVR SYSTEM
USER MANUAL
2011 JAN V1.0

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WARNING
Do not expose the DVR under the sunlight, heat or
wet environment while installation. As it could
decrease the performance of DVR and damage the
machine.
Do not touch the power plug or case with wet hands
as this could result electric shock.
Do not forcedly bend or put heavy object on power
cable as this could result in injury to personal or
equipment.
Do not operate with damaged power cord or loose
electrical outlet as this could result in electric shock or
accident.
Please use individual power instead of share electrical
outlets with other electrical equipment as this could
result in damage or accident.
Do not attempt to service this DVR by yourself as it
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Please refer all service to the qualified
servicing distributor.
Do not open the covers or insert any object into DVR.
CAUTION
Do not place the machine on an uneven surface or it would
decrease the DVR efficiency or malfunction.
Avoid any shock or bumping of the DVR while recording.
Improper handling could damage the system.
CAUTION
Make sure the voltage selector switch
(115V/240V) is set to appropriate setting
before plug in!

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CONTENTS
1. Specification .............................................................................................1
2. Front Panel...............................................................................................2
3. Installation ................................................................................................3
4. DVR Installation........................................................................................4
5. System Operation.....................................................................................4
6. Display Setup ...........................................................................................6
7. Search ......................................................................................................9
8. Main Menu.............................................................................................. 11
8.1 Camera Setup ................................................................................ 11
8.2 Record Setup .................................................................................13
8.3 Alarm Setup ...................................................................................14
8.4 Motion Detection ............................................................................15
8.5 Network Setup................................................................................16
8.6 Log Search.....................................................................................18
8.7 Backup ...........................................................................................19
8.8 System ...........................................................................................19
8.8.1 Time Setting .........................................................................20
8.8.2 HDD Setup...........................................................................20
8.8.3 Display Setting .....................................................................22
8.8.4 System Information ..............................................................22
8.8.5 User password .....................................................................23
8.8.6 System Language ................................................................23
8.8.7 Audio setting ........................................................................24
8.8.8 System Maintenance............................................................24
9. Cell Phone Monitoring Operation............................................................25
10. H264Player Operation ............................................................................27
11. Web Operation .......................................................................................30
12. Default Setting ........................................................................................38
13. USB Flash Memory Stick Support List....................................................39

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1. Specification
Type 4CH 8CH
Video Format PAL
Video Input 4 CH Input / BNC 8 CH Input / BNC
AudioInput 4CHInput/RCA
Video Output 1CH Output / BNC
Audio Output 1CH Output / RCA
XGA Output 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900
Alarm Input 4CH Alarm In
Alarm Output Buzzer1 x Relay Out (N.ON.C)
Display Mode Full Screen, 4/8CH Split Screen, Auto Switch, Picture in Picture
Display Resolution 800 x 600
Recording
Resolution
Highest 600i
High D1
Normal HD1
Recording Frame Max. 100 FPS Max. 200 FPS
Compression Algorithm H.264
Operating System Embedded Linux
Pentaplex Live / Record / Playback / Network / Mobile Phone
Recording Mode Manual, Schedule, Event
Schedule Recording Full Recording, Motion, Alarm, Manual Recording
Status Indicator Power, HDD
Event Mode Alarm Trigger, Motion Trigger, Video Loss
Recording Duration: 10~60 sec.
Playback Mode
Normal Speed: x1
Fast Forward: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 /x32multiple speed
Slow Forward: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 multiple speed
Fast Rewind: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 /x32
Frame by Frame Playback: Forward
Search Function: Time / Event
Network Protocol TCP/IP / PPPoE / DHCP / SMTP / DDNS
HDD Type SATA 3.5”HDD x 1 (No HDD Included)
HDD Management Automatic Format System
PTZ Control Communication Protocol (PELCO P, PELCO D, MIKAMI)
Backup Device USB 2.0 Flash Memory Stick
Firmware Update Host USB
Multi-Language English / Chinese / Others
Control Mode Front Panel / Remote Control / USB Mouse / Internet
Network Control IE Browser
Network Function Live Display / Playback / PTZ Control / System Setup
Power Supply DC 12V / 3A(AC100V~240V 50/60HZ)
Unit Dimension 315mm (W) x 220mm (D)x 60mm (H)
Weight 2.2kg ( HDD and Power Adapter Not Included )
Operating Temperature 0~ 46

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2. Front Panel
Menu
Under the live viewing mode, press MENU to enter the main menu.
Under the menu mode, press MENU to go to the upper menu.
Manual Record Press this button to start recording in live mode.
Stop Under the playback mode, press the button to stop the operation or
go to upper menu.
Step Under the playback mode, press Step button to enter Play Frame by
Frame mode.
Pause Under the playback mode, press the button to pause the playback.
Play Under the live viewing mode, press the Play button to enter the
playback mode.
Fast Rewind Playback: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 / x32 Multiple Speed.
Fast Forward Playback: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 / x32 Multiple Speed.
Slow Forward Playback: 1/2 / 1/4 / 1/8 Multiple Speed.
Quad/
8 Division Display
Under the live viewing mode Quad/8 Channel display. Under
playback mode Quad display.
Channel 1/5 Under the live viewing mode channel 1/5 display. Under playback
mode channel 1 display.
Channel 2/6 Under the live viewing mode channel 2/6 display. Under playback
mode channel 2 display.
Channel 3/7 Under the live viewing mode channel 3/7 display. Under playback
mode channel 3 display.
Channel 4/8 Under the live viewing mode channel 4/8 display. Under playback
mode channel 4 display.
Power Indicator The LED lights on when power on.
HDD Indicator The LED lights on when the HDD is written.
Up To move up of the selection setting in menu.
Down To move down of the selection setting in menu.
Left To move left of the selection setting in menu.
Right To move right of the selection setting in menu.
Enter Press the Enter button to confirm the setup or go into sub-menu.

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3. Installation
1 USB Mouse Port 2.0 USB Mouse
2 VIDEO IN 4/8CH Video Input (BNC)
3 VIDEO OUT 1CH Video Output (BNC)
4 AUDIO OUT 1CH Audio Output (RCA)
5 AUDIO IN 4CH Audio Input
6 USB 2.0 Port USB Backup or Firmware Update
7 ALARM Alarm I/O
8 DC12V Power Input
9 XGA PC Monitor Output
10 LAN RJ-45 Network Connection
11 RS-485 For Speed Dome Use
Alarm I/O
Item
Point 1: CH1 sensor input.
Point 2: CH2 sensor input.
Point 3: CH3 sensor input.
Point 4: CH4 sensor input.
Point 5: ground.
Point 6: the first relay joint port.
Point 7: the first relay normal open.

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4. DVR Installation
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with BNC
connectors.
The camera install coaxial cable is suggested cat 6 or above.
DVR Network installation
Please connect DVR to HUB or router by using RJ-45 network cable and
make sure the DVR network indicator LED is on.
(Please refer to Network Setup for further network setting information of
using static IP, PPPoE or DHCP.
Alarm Installation
Please refer to Installation for external alarm I/O installation. Please refer to
Alarm Setup.
Speed Dome Installation
This device can support 3 kinds of communication protocol ( Pelco D, Pelco
P & MIKAMI)
Power Installation
Please use the provided power cable and adaptor to connect the DVR
(AC100V~AC240V). Please refer to Installation for connecting position. The
DVR system will enter into live viewing mode when power is connected.
Please refer to Display Setup - Live Viewing Mode for more information.
5. System Operation
There are 3 kinds of DVR control method: front panel, remote control and USB
mouse.
USB Mouse Operation
1. Quick Menu: Right click the mouse button under the live viewing mode to
go for enter into Quick Menu.
2. Left click the mouse button under the main menu to go to the sub-select
menu.
3. Left click the mouse button under the select menu to go to the sub-menu.
4. Use the mouse to change the setting.
5. Please refer to Display Setup - PTZ Setup.
Remote Control Operation
Remote Control and front panel operation are the same; please refer to Front
Panel and the reference table of the button as below.

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Virtual Keyboard Operation
The text input of the virtual keyboard is as below:
Menu Operation Front Panel & Remote
Control Operation Mouse Operation
Select character from virtual keyboard [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Move Cursor]
Keyin the select character [Enter] [Left Click]
Exit the virtual keyboard [MENU] [Left Click]out of selection area
Key Description of Virtual Keyboard
Delete the previous character
Switch to text input
Enter key. Save and exit the virtual keyboard
Other Keys Character Keyin
Stop
Record
Play
Fast Rewind
Fast Forward
Zoom in/out
PTZ Setup
Mute
Auto Switch
Up Selection
Left Selection
MENU
Down Selection
Split Windows displa
y
Step/Pause
Slow Forward
PTZ IRIS
PTZ Focus
Search
Information
Enter
Right Selection
Cancel
Channel 1~8
Quad Display

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Main Menu Operation
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Enter Select Menu [Enter] [Left Click]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Exit]
Setup Operation
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Confirm Select Setting [Enter] [Left Click]
Change the Select Setting [Left/Right] [Left Click]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] Right Click
6. Display Setup
There are 3 kinds of screen display mode: Live, Auto Switching and PTZ. DVR.
Live Viewing Mode
The DVR will go to the live viewing mode after boot up. There are 5 different
status icon:
●:Record
M :Motion Triggered
L :Video Loss
A :Alarm Triggered

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:Sound on/off
Setup Operation Front Panel&Remote Control USB Mouse
Channel 1~8 Single Channel
Display [CH1~8] Select one of channel [Double click left button]
8 Channel Split Display [8 CH Split] Under single channel
[Double click left button]
Quick Menu [MENU] [Right]
Playback Mode [Play] [Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop the Manual Record [Record] [Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop the Auto Switching
Front Panel
[Auto Switch]
Remote Control
[Auto Switch]
[Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop Mute Remote Control
[Mute] [Left] Left Click
Quick Menu
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select Item [Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Enter the Select Item [Up/Down] [Moving Cursor]
Confirm the Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Exit [MENU] [Left Click] out of selection area
PTZ
Please set the speed dome properly before control PTZ. Please refer to PTZ
Setup.