H.264 NETWORK DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
H.264 NETWORK
DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER

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CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................4
1.1MAIN FEATURE...........................................................................................................4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES...............................................................................................4
1.2.1 PARAMETER(4/8CH)........................................................................................4
1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER...........................................................................5
1.3 ENVIRONMENT ADAPTABILITY................................................................................6
2. DEVICE OPERATION MANUAL.....................................................................................7
2.1 REMOTE CONTROL...................................................................................................7
2.2 MOUSE OPERATION .................................................................................................8
2.2 USING THE SUB-MENU.............................................................................................9
2.3 PLAYBACK................................................................................................................10
2.4 SYSTEM OPERATION..............................................................................................11
2.4.1 USER LOGIN........................................................................................................11
2.4.2 USING THE MAIN MENU.....................................................................................12
3. REMOTE SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE.....................................................................31
3.1 FEATURE ..................................................................................................................31
3.2 USING REMOTE SURVEILLANCE ..........................................................................32
3.3 REMOTE SURVEILLANCE MAIN SCREEN.............................................................33
3.3.1 LIVE VIEWING......................................................................................................34
3.3.3 REMOTE SETUP..................................................................................................38
4. DVR INSTALLATION GUIDELINE................................................................................42
4.1 FRONT PANEL..........................................................................................................42
4.2 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................43
4.3 FULL CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM............................................................................45
5. FAQ................................................................................................................................47

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1MAIN FEATURE
4/8 channels CIF/HD1/D1 resolution digital video recorder. It has local recording,
playback, support triple code remote network surveillance, data backup, parameter setting,
motion detection and USB mouse.
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES
H.264 compression
Two USB interface, USB2.0 for data backup, USB1.1 for mouse operation.
3.5” SATA HDD.
Special file system for security.
16 bit color translucent user-friendly GUI, with notes for selected menu items
Optimized four channel simultaneously playback
Double level user management
Support live view, parameter setting and copy playback video via network.
1.2.1 PARAMETER(4/8CH)
Item
Device Parameter
Specification
System
Language
English/ Chinese
GUI
Graphic menu(OSD Menu)
password
user password,administrator password
Video
Video in
4/8ch composite video input 1.0Vp-p,impedance75Ω,
BNC
Video out
1ch composite video output,BNC(4 CH)
1ch composite video output,BNC(8 CH)
Video display
4ch:1/4channel switch(8channel:1/4/9 channel )
Video standard
PAL,25f/s,CCIR625line,50scene
NTSC,30f/s,CCIR525line,60scene
Audio
Audio input
4/8ch audio input,impedance600Ω,RCA
Audio output
1ch audio output,impedance600Ω,RCA
Basic electricity output
Linearity electricity
Record style
Audio video recorded simultaneously
Audio compression
ADPCM
Picture
proceeding and
store
Picture compression
H.264
Picture resolution
CIF/HD1/D1
Streaming style
ISO14496-10

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Audio style
ADPCM
Video code rate
CIF: 384~768 Kbps(optional)
HD1:512~1024Kbps(optional)
D1:512~1024Kbps(optional)
Audio code rate
32KB/s
Data storage
SATA HDD storage(optional)
Alarm
Alarm input
4/8 alarm input
Alarm output
1 alarm output
Connector
Serial interface
Support 1 RS485
Network interface
RJ45,10M/100M
VGA
VGA output
Support 800x600,1024x768,1280x1024,1366x768,
1440 x900 resolution
Software
upgrade
Support USB firmware upgrade
others
Voltage input
AC:110~240V
Power Consumption
6W without HDD
Working temperature
-10----50℃
1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER
Item
Parameter
description
Voltage input
12V
DC 12V
Video impedance input
75Ω
75Ω each channel
Video output
1Vp-p
1Vp-p CVBS signal
SATA HDD
One SATA with mainstream capability
Working
temperature
-10----50℃
Under normal conditions

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1.3 ENVIRONMENT ADAPTABILITY
For safety while using the DVR and to prolong device life, please pay attention to the
following details:
1) When installing device, please comply with all the electric product safety criteria.
2) Power and ground:
Do not touch the power and DVR with a wet hand
Do not drop liquid on DVR
Do not put any object on DVR
Please use soft dry cloth to clean DVR; do not use chemical impregnant.
The Device will have voltage before startup if the power line is connected to power
source.
Please unplug power line from power source if the Device is not intended to be used
for a prolonged time.

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2. DEVICE OPERATION MANUAL
In device operation, the enter key on remote control has the same function as left
click of the mouse.
2.1 REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is the secondary input device
For navigating the system’s interface.
To use the remote control:
1. STANDBY: Press to turn standby mode ON/OFF.
2. LOGIN/LOCK: If "Security" has been enabled in the
Setup menu, press to open the user password login
screen.
3. Number/Channel buttons: While in menus,
press buttons 0~9 to enter values; during live
viewing, press to view channels in full-screen.
4. : Press to switch between quad and
split-screen displays.
5. MENU: Opens the main menu.
6. PTZ: Press to open the PTZ control window.
7. EXIT: Close menu windows.
8. Navigation/OK:
•: Move cursor in menus up;
•: Move cursor in menus right;
•: Move cursor in menus left;
•: Move cursor in menus down;
•OK: In menus, press to confirm selections; during
playback and preview, press to view system
information
9. +/ - : In menus, press to adjust values.
10. RECORD: Press to start manual recording.
11. STOP: Press to stop manual recording.
12. EXTRA: For the future use.
13. Playback controls:
•: Increase reverse playback speed 2X, 4X, 8X
•: Press to start playback
•: Press to increase forward playback speed 2X, 4X, 8X
•: Press to slow playback speed by 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
•: Press to freeze playback to one frame, then press again to advance frame-by-frame
TIP: When using the remote
control to enter password and
camera titles, select the field
using the navigation buttons,
press ENTER, and then press
the number buttons.

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2.2 MOUSE OPERATION
The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all system functions described in this manual are
achieved through
mouse input.
To use a mouse with the system:
1) Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on front panel of the system.
NOTE: Only the top USB port on the front panel is designed for data backup to a USB
flash drive. Do not connect a USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the rear panel.
Figure 1.0 Connect a USB mouse to the bottom USB port on the front panel
2) Use the mouse buttons to perform the following:
•Left-Button: Click to select a menu option;
during live viewing in split-screen, double-click
on a channel to view the selected channel in
full-screen.; double-click the channel again to
return to split-screen view
•Right-Button: Click to open the Sub-Menu
3) Scroll-Wheel: Forward-switch to VGA;backward-switch to CVBS
Figure 1.1 Mouse button operation

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2.3 USING THE SUB-MENU
Mouse Only
When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options,
including the Main Menu and PTZ control.
To open the Sub-Menu:
1) Right-click anywhere onscreen. The Sub-Menu opens.
2) Select one of the following options:
•MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu
•KEYLOCK: Locks buttons on the front panel
•CHN SWITCH: Select type of split-screen display
•VIDEO SEARCH: Open the Search Menu to view recorded video
•PTZ:Opens the PTZ control menu
•MUTE: Mute listen-in audio on the system
•MANUAL REC: Start manual recording
•STOP REC: Stop manual recording
•ROTATION: Video rotation
•Standby: Click and go into standby status
3) To close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere onscreen.

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2.4 PLAYBACK
View recorded video on the system through the Search Menu.
To begin playback:
1) Right-click anywhere onscreen and select VIDEO
SEARCH. The Search Menu opens.
NOTE: When you first open the Search Menu, it displays the current
month and date.
2) Click PLAY to playback the last minute of recorded video (Quick Search).
OR
3) Under CHN select a specific channel or select ALL.
4) Under DATE, enter a date using the Virtual
Keyboard (mouse only).
5) Click SEARCH. Recorded events on the system
appear in red (alarm events—includes both alarm
and motion events) and green (normal recording).
6) Click a date in the Month Grid to search for video files.
7) Click a time block in the Hour Grid to view the video. Playback begins.
ATTENTION:Only single channel full-screen playback is available on 8-channel models;
4-channel models have full-screen and quad-screen playback.
8) Move the mouse slightly to display the onscreen playback controls. You can also
use the playback control buttons on the remote control or front panel of the system.
Onscreen Playback Controls
To use the onscreen playback controls:
1) Click the VCR-like controls to play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and slow down
playback.
2) Drag the slider to adjust the volume (audio capable camera required, not
included). Select the box to mute the audio.
3) Click X to quit playback and return to the Search menu.

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2.5 SYSTEM OPERATION
2.5.1 USER LOGIN
1. STARTING THE SYSTEM
To power the system ON/OFF:
Connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. At startup, the system
performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments,
the system loads a live display view.
Standby Mode
The system can also be put into Standby Mode. Power will remain to the system but
will not be recording.
To start/stop Standby mode:
1) Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or remote control until the
prompt closes. The system enters standby mode.
2) Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or remote control until the
system beeps. The system will begin powering up.
Password
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need to
enter a password when accessing any system menus. However, for security purposes, it
is highly recommended to enable passwords on the system using the Password Menu.
NOTE:
1) If there is no HDD in device, or the device didn`t read the HDD, or the HDD
didn`t be formatted it will display an 【H】in the video preview interface.
2) You must format the HDD in the DVR before first using. The steps as follows:
menu > HDD management > format. After formatting, the system will restart.
2. SYSTEM LOGIN
To open the Main Menu:
Right-click anywhere onscreen to open the Sub-Menu and select MAIN MENU
(mouse only), or press the MENU/EXIT button on the remote control or front panel of the
system.
NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to select your Device ID
and enter the 6-digit numerical password to open the Main Menu.
Figure 2.5.1 user login menu

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2.5.2 USING THE MAIN MENU
Figure 2.5.2 main menu
1) SEARCH: Search for recorded video on the system.
2) RECORD: Configure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record
modes, and enable/disable audio recording.*
3) HDD: Display hard drive status and format the internal hard drive of the system.
4) BASIC: Open the Basic Setup Menu, which lets you set the system language,
date and time, Device IDs and passwords, and configure audio and video
settings.
5) ADVANCE: Opens the Advanced Setup Menu, which lets you view system info,
configure alarm, PTZ, mobile, and network settings.
6) EXIT: Closes the Main Menu.
7) Displays information about the contents of the selected Main Menu icon.
*Audio capable cameras (not included) are required for audio recording on the system.
1 SEARCH
Search and playback recorded video on your system.
Figure 2.5.2.1 Record search menu
NOTE: When you first open the Search menu, it will display the current month and date.
To perform a Quick Search:
Open the Search menu and click PLAY. The last minute of recorded playback begins.
To perform a Date & Time search:
1) Under CHN, select individual channels or select ALL.
2) Under DATE, click the field and enter the desired date using the Virtual Keyboard
and then click SEARCH. The system searches for data.
3) Under RECORD STATE, the system shows recorded events in a Month Grid and
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recording; Red=alarm recording (includes both alarm and motion events).
4) Click a date in the month grid to view recorded video files for that selected date in
the hour grid.
Figure 2.5.2.1.1 record grid
5) During playback, use the onscreen controls or the playback buttons on the
remote control or front panel to control playback.
FILE LIST
Use the File List sub-menu to see a detailed list of all the recorded video on your
system.
To open the File List:
1) From the Search Menu, click SEARCH to search the system for recorded video.
2) Click FILE LIST at the bottom of the menu. The File List menu opens.
Figure 2.5.2.1.2 file list menu
To use the File List:
1) Under TYPE, select NORMAL to view only normal recordings, ALARM, to view
alarm recordings (includes alarm and motion detection), or ALL to view all video
on your system.
2) Use the buttons on the side panel to navigate the file list:
•FIRST: Jump to the first page of the list
•PRE: Turn to the previous page
•NEXT: Turn to the next page
•LAST: Jump to the last page of the list
•ALL: Select all files
•OTHER: Clear all files
•BACKUP: After selecting a file(s), click to begin copying the data to a USB
flash drive (not included);
3) Click any file to begin playback.
2 BACKUP
Use the File List sub-menu to find recorded video on your system and copy it to a
USB flash drive (not included).

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NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from
256 MB to 4 GB.
To backup recorded data:
1) Connect a blank USB flash drive to the top USB port on the front panel of the
system.
2) Open the Search menu and search for recorded data on the system.
3) Click FILE LIST.
4) Select the files you want to backup and click the "BAK" box next to the file
name (see figure 0.0). Select multiple files if desired. Click ALL to select all
files; click OTHER to deselect all files.
NOTE: The size of each file is shown in the File List menu. Use this to help you find a USB
flash drive large enough to hold all the files you wish to backup.
5) Click BACKUP from the side-panel to immediately begin copying the files to the
USB flash drive.
NOTE: Backup progress appears in the status window. DO NOT remove the USB flash
drive during backup.
Figure 2.5.2.2 backup
Instruction:
1) When the space in backup device is less than recording file, the system will
prompt “Space not enough”...
2) You can remove USB device directly when backup is finished
3 RECORD MODE
Configure record parameters, enable/disable audio.
NOTE: Audio capable cameras (not included) are required for audio recording.
Figure 2.5.2.3.1 Record (DVR-4CH)

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Figure 2.5.2.3.2 Record (DVR-8CH)
To configure recording options:
1) Under CHANNEL, use the drop-down menus and select ON/OFF to
enable/disable recording from the selected channel.
2) Under RESOLUTION, select CIF, HD1, or D1.
DVR-4CH: Setup resolution and code rate for recording, there are three options:
D1、HD1、CIF resolution.
NOTE: PAL: D1@25fps, HD1@25fps, CIF@25fps;
NTSC: D1@30fps, HD1@30fps, CIF@30fps;
DVR-8CH: PAL: 2channels D1@25fps & 6channels CIF@25fps, HD1@25fps,
CIF@25fps;
NTSC: 2channels D1@30fps & 6channels CIF@30fps, D1@30fps,
HD1@30FPS;
3)Under BITRATE:
CIF: 384,512,768 Kbps (Optional)
HD1: 512,768,1024 Kbps (Optional)
D1:896,1024,1280Kbps (Optional)
4)Under FRAMERATE: frame-rate of each channel could be adjusted which limited
by the total resource(PAL 400 f/s, NTSC 480 f/s). the total frame of the channels
could not be out of the limit. The transformation of D1, HD1 and CIF is 1 D1=4
CIF, 1HD1=2CIF.
5)Under AUDIO, select ENABLE or DISABLE. If audio recording is enabled, the
system will record audio from connected audio capable cameras (not included).
6)Under REC. MODE, select POWER UP or TIMER RECORD. If you select
POWER UP, the system will record continuously (Normal Recording) when the
system is powered on. If you select TIMER RECORD, you have to set a
recording schedule on the system.
7)Under REC. SIZE, select 15MIN, 30MIN, 45MIN, or 60MIN.
NOTE: Record Size sets the file size for recorded video files on the system.
Instead of recording data as one large file, the system will divide the data into
blocks of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. This makes the recorded data easier to
search.
8)Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
9)Click EXIT in every menu until all windows are closed.
Recording Schedule
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record according to a customized recording schedule.
Figure 2.5.2.3.1 Recording Schedule
The Schedule Grid shows the days of the week and hours 0~23. You can set Alarm
Recording (Red), General (Normal) Recording (Green), or No Recording (Blue) to each
time block of each day.
To set a recording schedule:
1) Open the Main Menu and click RECORD.
2) Under REC. MODE, select TIMER RECORD.
3) Click SCHEDULE. The Schedule menu opens.
4) Under CHANNEL, select specific channels or select ALL.
5) Below the grid, click either ALARM (red), GENERAL (Green), or NO RECORD
(Blue) and then click a time block on the desired day.
6) Use the FROM/TO drop-down menus to copy the schedule of one day to another.
For example, if you want your schedule for Monday to be the same on Wednesday:
under FROM select MON, under TO select WED, and then click COPY.
7) Click SAVE.
8) Click EXIT in each menu until all windows are closed.
Example
You want your system to record continuouslyon all channels from 9 AM to 5 PM
Monday to Friday. You also want Alarm/Motion recording from 5 PM to 9 AM. You do not
want the system to record Saturday or Sunday.
NOTE: By default, the system is set to record continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To set the recording schedule:
1) Open the Schedule menu.
2) Under CHANNEL, select ALL.
3) Click the blue NO RECORD block below the grid. A checkmark will appear in the
block.
4) Under SUN, click blocks 00~23. The blocks will turn blue.
5) Under FROM, select SUN. Under TO select SAT, and then click COPY.
6) Click the red ALARM block below the grid.
7) Under MON, click blocks 00~08 and blocks 18~23. The blocks will turn red.
8) Under FROM, select MON. Under TO select TUE, and then click COPY. Repeat
for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Your completed schedule should the
same as the schedule in Figure 2.4.2.3.2.

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Figure 2.5.2.3.2 Customized recording schedule
9) Click SAVE. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
10) Click EXIT in all menus until all windows are closed.
4 HDD MANAGEMENT
Displays essential information about the system`s internal hard drive, and lets
you format the internal HDD and external USB flash drive (not included).
Figure 2.5.2.4 HDD management menu
The HDD menu displays the following:
•HDD STATUS: The system will display "OK" for normal operation
•SIZE: The size (in gigabytes) of the internal hard disk drive. The size of your
system`s internal hard drive will vary by model
•FREE SPACE: The space (in gigabytes) remaining on the system`s internal HDD
•AVAILABLE TIME: The recording time (in hours) remaining on the HDD based on
your current record settings
•OVERWRITE: Select ENABLE or DISABLE. If Overwrite is enabled, the system
will record over the oldest video data once the HDD is full. If Overwrite is disabled,
the system will stop recording once the HDD is full and the "FULL" LED on the
front panel of the system will light up.
Formatting the Hard Drive
ATTENTION: Formatting the HDD will erases all video data. This step cannot be
Undone.
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
Use a USB flash drive to backup recorded video and upgrade the system`s firmware.
You should always format the USB flash drive you intend to use with the system.
NOTE: Not formatting the USB flash drive may result in improper functionality.

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5 BASIC
Set the system language, date and time, passwords, and configure audio and
display options.
The Basic Setup menu contains the following sub-menus: Language, Date/Time,
Password, Display, and Video/Audio.
Figure 2.5.2.5 Basic Setup menu
6 LANGUAGE
Figure 2.5.2.6 system language menu
To change the system language:
1) From the drop-down menu select ENGLISH, or CHINESE.
2) Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
3) Click EXIT to close the menu.
NOTE: The device will restart when you finish system language setup.
7 DATA/TIME
It is highly recommended to immediately set the date and time when first setting up
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Figure 2.5.2.7 DATE/TIME
To set the date and time:
1) Click DATE/TIME and configure the following options:
•DATE: Enter the day, month, and year.
•DATE FORMAT: Select DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD
•TIME: Enter the time
•TIME FORMAT: Use the drop-down menu and select 12HOURS or 24HOURS
•DST: Use the drop-down menu to select ON/OFF to enable/disable Daylight
Savings Time
2) Click MODIFY DATE AND TIME. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
3) Click APPLY. The new date and time are saved.
Daylight Savings Time
To set daylight savings time:
1) Under DST, select ON. DST options appear.
2) Under DST MODE select one of the following:
•CUSTOM: Set customized start and end times for DST (go to step 4)
•DEFAULT: The Default setting will apply DST from the second Sunday of
March to the second Sunday in November (go to step 3)
3) If using the DEFAULT, click APPLY.
4) If setting a CUSTOM DST, use the drop-down menus to select a week and
month for the start and end times.
5) Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
6) Click EXIT in each menu until all windows are closed.tem date via numeric key.
8 PASSWORD
USER SETUP
Click User setup and enter into setting interface:
1)Device ID:DVR ID

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2)USER NAME: USER NAME, can be changed
3)LEVEL: User level, All users can be divided into two levels. One is
ADMINTRATOR,The other NORMAL user.
4)STATE: User state. ACTIVE/INACTIVE
5)CONFIG: CONFIG user
NOTE: Only administrator and the user with super password can do all operation. Normal
User just can parts of them, and can not do CONFIG
USER CONFIG
Click CONFIG:
1)USER: user name
2)STATE: active or not
3)USER NAME: Change user name
4)PASSWORD ENABLE: enable the password for this user
5)PASSWORD: CONFIG the password
6)CONFIRM: confirm the password
7)PERMISSION: Do the right assign for user
NOTE: Supper user and Administrator can do the all operation, can active or close user,
assign the user name and password. Normal USER just can change his own password.
User name and password can be 1-8 characters.
USER PERMISSION CONFIG
CLICK PERMISSION:
1)Select different permissions.
2)NEXT: come to next selecting page.
3)ALL: select all permissions.
4)CLEAN: Clean all permissions.
NOTE: This page is working for administrator. Administrator can assign permissions for
user. User just can see but can not change their permissions.
Currently, we have following permissions:
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