HIK VISION DS-MH4172I User manual

Network Traffic Camera • User Manual
Dock Station
Quick Start Guide

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without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the Hikvision
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product
to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation
for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include
lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the
battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Safety Instructions
Laws and
Regulations
Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local laws and
regulations. Please shut down the device in prohibited area.
Power Supply
Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical
safety regulations.
Use the power adapter provided by qualified manufacturer. Refer to
the product specification for detailed power requirements.
It is recommended to provide independent power adapter for each
device as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.
Make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire,
install, or disassemble the device.
DO NOT directly touch exposed contacts and components once the
device is powered up to avoid electric shock.
DO NOT use damaged power supply devices (e.g., cable, power
adapter, etc.) to avoid electric shock, fire hazard, and explosion.
DO NOT directly cut the power supply to shut down the device. Please
shut down the device normally and then unplug the power cord to
avoid data loss.
DO NOT block the power supply equipment to plug and unplug
conveniently.
Make sure the power supply has been disconnected if the power
adapter is idle.
Make sure the device is connected to the ground firmly.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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Transportation
, Use, and
Storage
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper
operating environment.
Store the device in dry, well-ventilated, corrosive-gas-free, no direct
sunlight, and no heating source environment.
Avoid fire, water, and explosive environment when using the device.
Avoid lightning strike for device installation. Install a lightning arrester
if necessary.
Keep the device away from magnetic interference.
Avoid device installation on vibratory surface or places, and avoid
equipment installation on vibratory surface or places subject to shock
(ignorance may cause device damage).
DO NOT touch the heat dissipation component to avoid burns.
DO NOT expose the device to extremely hot, cold, or humidity
environments. For temperature and humidity requirements, see device
specification.
Screen
Clean the screen with soft and dry cloth or other substitutes to wipe
the interior and exterior surface. DO NOT use alkaline detergents.
Protect the screen from scratches.
Maintenance
If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off
the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
If the device is abnormal, contact the store you purchased it or the
nearest service center. DO NOT disassemble or modify the device in
any way (For the problems caused by unauthorized modification or
maintenance, the company shall not take any responsibility).
Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of any
failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the
original wrapper. Transportation without the original wrapper may
result in damage to the device and the company shall not take any
responsibility.
Network
Please enforce the protection for the personal information and the
data security as the device may be confronted with the network
security problems when it is connected to the Internet. Please contact
us when the device might exist network security risks.
Please understand that you have the responsibility to configure all the
passwords and other security settings about the device, and keep your
user name and password.

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Data
DO NOT disconnect the power during formatting, uploading, and
downloading. Or files may be damaged.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 7
Key Feature.......................................................................................................................... 7
Appearance ......................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 9
Packing List .......................................................................................................................... 9
Install Driver Software ......................................................................................................... 9
Software Expiration ............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Activation..................................................................................................................... 10

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction
Dock station works with Digital Evidence Management System (hereinafter referred to as
software). It provides you a simplified way to access, back up, store data, and play audio and video
files in body camera. You can associate user accounts and body cameras with client, search
collection records, and upload data in the client. You can also access Digital Evidence Management
System via web browser.
Key Feature
Support one click installation.
Support searching and previewing files with user permission.
Support collecting, uploading, and managing data in connected body camera.
Support local operation and accessing via web.
Support video recording GPS pattern display with map file of GPS trace.
Support playing audio and video file.
Support user and device management through user permission.
Appearance
Front View
Front view

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1：Dock station cradle.
2：Indicator.
3：Power switch/ Power indicator.
4：Reset.
5：HDD indicator.
6：Network connection indicator.
7：Network transmission indicator.
Rear View
There are audio input, audio output, switch, power plug, HDMI interface, VGA interface, LAN
interface, and USB interface in rear.
Appearance may differ in models. Please refer to the actual devices.
You can access external display screen, keyboard and mouse to dock station, to operate in
client.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Packing List
You are recommended to check the objects in the package. Please contact us or suppliers if
anything is damaged or lost.
Install Driver Software
Digital evidence management system is installed in dock station in default. Double select “Digital
Evidence Management System.exe” to run it.
Device driver needs to be installed separately.
Go to “drive→HK→driver-win64” or “drive→HK→driver-win32” of the directory of software
installation package.
Double select “install.bat” to run the driver software.
Installation may differ in models. Please refer to the actual devices.
Software Expiration
You should plug the watchdog into USB interface of dock station when you run the software in the
device with screen.
The software can only be freely used for 3 months. If you want to continue to use, you can extend
the trial period through connecting our technical staff to get the trial password.

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Chapter 3 Activation
For the first access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is
allowed before activation.
Double select Digital Evidence Management System shortcut.
Select Start Configuration.
Select language. (Chinese and English are available.)
You need to select Next according to interface prompt after each configuration.
Set admin password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your
own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories:
upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the
security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the
high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Set HDD space.
(Optional) Enable encryption, and set encryption level and key, to encrypt data from body
camera, enhancing data security. You need to use dedicated player and enter encryption key
to play the video after encrypting.
(Optional) Set platform parameters.
Select Save to finish the activation.
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