HIK VISION DS-7200-ST Series User manual

DS-7200-ST Series DVR
USER MANUAL
Version 1.3.0
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Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User’s Manual
This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in
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subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hikvision Digital Technology
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (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.
Description on Laser Specification
The optical disc drive such as DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive 22X that is used in this computer is
equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT TO IEC60825-1
LASER KLASSE 1
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for
laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United
States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 60825-1 and EN 60825-1
on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with the optical disc drive in the following list according to the model.
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Safety Warnings and Cautions
Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions:
Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken
when using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to
the user. This device should only be used by the Employees from our company with
knowledge and training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC mains voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This
device must be connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated voltage and
current. No user serviceable parts inside the power supply.
System Grounding (Earthing): To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that the earth
grounding is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also connected to
properly wired grounded receptacles and are approved medical devices.
Power Connect and Disconnect: The AC power supply cord is the main disconnect device
to mains (AC power).The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
readily accessible.
Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform
installation/maintenance on this device during an electrical storm.
Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug
designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency in your region.
The connector that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female
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connector. See the following website for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.
Lithium Battery: This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of explosion if
the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
vendor’s instructions and in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Perchlorate Material: Special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code
of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This
device includes a battery which contains perchlorate material.
Taiwan battery recycling:
Please recycle batteries.
Thermal and Mechanical Injury: Some components such as heat sinks, power
regulators, and processors may be hot; care should be taken to avoid contact with these
components.
Electro Magnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for compliance with
emissions limits of FCC and similar international regulations. This device is not, and may
not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased until authorization from the United
States FCC or its equivalent in other countries has been obtained. Use of this equipment in a residential location is
prohibited. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy which may result in harmful
interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is required to take measures to
eliminate the interference or discontinue the use of this equipment.
Lead Content:
Please recycle this device in a responsible manner. Refer to local environmental
regulations for proper recycling; do not dispose of device in unsorted municipal
waste.
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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7208HVI-ST, DS-7216HVI-ST; DS-7204HVI-ST/SE,
DS-7208HVI-ST/SE, DS-7216HVI-ST/SE; DS-7204HFI-ST, DS-7208HFI-ST, DS-7216HFI-ST;
DS-7204HFI-ST/SE, DS-7208HFI-ST/SE, DS-7216HFI-ST/SE; DS-7204HVI-ST/SN, DS-7208HVI-ST/SN,
DS-7216HVI-ST/SN; DS-7204HFI-ST/SN, DS-7208HFI-ST/SN, DS-7216HFI-ST/SN; DS-7204HVI-ST/RW,
DS-7208HVI-ST/RW, DS-7216HVI-ST/RW; DS-7204HFI-ST/RW, DS-7208HFI-ST/RW, DS-7216HFI-ST/RW;
and DS-7204HVI-ST/L series DVR.
This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to
change without notice. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or
update the products or procedures described in the manual.
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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the DVR.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the DVR in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C H A P T E R 1..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Product Features..................................................................................................................................... 11
Product Application Diagram................................................................................................................. 13
Operating Your DVR..................................................................................................................................... 13
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................. 14
Using IR Remote Control....................................................................................................................... 20
Using a USB Mouse............................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Soft Keyboard........................................................................................................................ 21
Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 22
C H A P T E R 2................................................................................................................................................... 35
Getting Started..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR......................................................................................................... 36
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR ............................................................................................................... 36
Using the Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................................. 37
Setting Date & Time...................................................................................................................................... 40
C H A P T E R 3................................................................................................................................................... 41
Live View.............................................................................................................................................................. 41
On-screen Display in Live View.................................................................................................................... 42
Live View Icons..................................................................................................................................... 42
Live View Operation...................................................................................................................................... 42
Mouse Operation in Live View.............................................................................................................. 43
Digital Zoom.......................................................................................................................................... 43
Configuring Live View Display..................................................................................................................... 44
Setting Camera Order............................................................................................................................. 45
Channel Zero Encoding ................................................................................................................................. 46
C H A P T E R 4................................................................................................................................................... 47
Record Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 47
Configuring Record Settings.......................................................................................................................... 48
Before Record Settings .......................................................................................................................... 48
Initializing Record Settings.................................................................................................................... 48
Scheduling Recording............................................................................................................................ 49
Starting a Manual Recording.................................................................................................................. 50
Protecting Recorded Files.............................................................................................................................. 51
Locking/Unlocking Recorded Files........................................................................................................ 51
Setting HDD to Read-Only.................................................................................................................... 52
Configuring Advanced HDD Settings............................................................................................................ 53
Setting up HDD Redundancy................................................................................................................. 53
C H A P T E R 5................................................................................................................................................... 55
Playback ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
Video Playback.............................................................................................................................................. 56
Playing back by Channel........................................................................................................................ 56
Playing back by Video Search ............................................................................................................... 56
Playing back by Event Search................................................................................................................ 58
Playing back in Live View Mode........................................................................................................... 59
Playing back by System Log.................................................................................................................. 60
Playing back by Frame........................................................................................................................... 61
Digital Zoom.......................................................................................................................................... 61
C H A P T E R 6................................................................................................................................................... 63
Backup.................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Backing up Recorded Files ............................................................................................................................ 64
Exporting Record Files by Video Search............................................................................................... 64
Exporting Record Files by Event Search................................................................................................ 66
Exporting Video Clips............................................................................................................................ 66
Managing Backup Devices..................................................................................................................... 67
C H A P T E R 7................................................................................................................................................... 68
Alarm Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 68
Configuring Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Motion Detection Alarm........................................................................................................................ 69
Sensor Alarm Settings............................................................................................................................ 71
Manual Alarm Triggering ...................................................................................................................... 73
Video Loss Detection............................................................................................................................. 74
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Video Tampering Detection................................................................................................................... 76
Exception Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 77
Understanding Exception Trigger Options............................................................................................. 78
C H A P T E R 8................................................................................................................................................... 79
Network Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 79
Configuring Network Settings ....................................................................................................................... 80
Configuring General Settings................................................................................................................. 80
Configuring PPPOE Settings ................................................................................................................. 81
Configuring DDNS ................................................................................................................................ 82
Configuring NTP Server Settings........................................................................................................... 84
Configuring Remote Alarm Host Settings ............................................................................................. 85
Configuring Multicast............................................................................................................................ 85
Configuring Server and HTTP Ports...................................................................................................... 86
Configuring Email.................................................................................................................................. 86
C H A P T E R 9................................................................................................................................................... 88
PTZ Control......................................................................................................................................................... 88
Navigating PTZ Menu ................................................................................................................................... 89
Configuring PTZ Settings.............................................................................................................................. 89
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns......................................................................................................... 90
Understanding PTZ Controls ................................................................................................................. 90
Customizing Presets............................................................................................................................... 91
Customizing Patrols............................................................................................................................... 91
Customize Patterns................................................................................................................................. 93
C H A P T E R 1 0................................................................................................................................................ 94
Camera Management .......................................................................................................................................... 94
OSD Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 95
Video Input & Output Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 95
Image Settings................................................................................................................................................ 96
Privacy Mask Settings.................................................................................................................................... 97
C H A P T E R 1 1................................................................................................................................................ 98
HDD Management............................................................................................................................................... 98
Managing HDDs............................................................................................................................................ 99
Initializing HDDs................................................................................................................................... 99
Setting HDD Groups.............................................................................................................................. 99
Setting HDD Status.............................................................................................................................. 100
Checking HDD Status.......................................................................................................................... 101
Configuring HDD Alarms.................................................................................................................... 103
C H A P T E R 1 2.............................................................................................................................................. 104
DVR Management ............................................................................................................................................. 104
Configuring System Settings........................................................................................................................ 105
Configuring General Settings............................................................................................................... 105
Configuring Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................... 105
Configuring RS-232 Port Settings................................................................................................................ 106
Managing User Accounts............................................................................................................................. 107
Adding a New User.............................................................................................................................. 107
Deleting a User .................................................................................................................................... 109
Modifying a User ................................................................................................................................. 110
Importing & Exporting Configuration ......................................................................................................... 110
Configuring DST Settings............................................................................................................................ 111
Updating System Firmware.......................................................................................................................... 111
Restoring Default Settings ........................................................................................................................... 112
Viewing System Information....................................................................................................................... 113
Viewing System Log.................................................................................................................................... 113
C H A P T E R 1 3.............................................................................................................................................. 116
Appendix............................................................................................................................................................. 116
Glossary....................................................................................................................................................... 117
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................. 118
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C H A PT E R 1
Introduction
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Overview
Developed on the basis of the latest technology, DS-7200-ST Series Digital Video Recorder combines the latest in
advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies delivering high performance rock-solid reliability and
longer recording times.
DS-7200-ST Digital Video Recorder can be used as a standalone video surveillance product, as well as to build up
a powerful surveillance network making it is perfect for home or small business applications.
Figure 1. DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7204HVI-ST/SE, DS-7204HFI-ST, DS-7204HFI-ST/SE Series DVR
Figure 2. DS-7208HVI-ST, DS-7208HVI-ST/SE, DS-7208HFI-ST, DS-7216HFI-ST, DS-7208HFI-ST/SE,
DS-7216HFI-ST/SE Series DVR
Figure 3. DS-7216HVI-ST, DS-7216HVI-ST/SE Series DVR
Figure 4. DS-7200HVI-ST/SN, DS-7204HFI-ST/SN, DS-7208HFI-ST/SN Series DVR
Figure 5. DS-7216HFI-ST/SN Series DVR
Figure 6. DS-7200HVI-ST/RW, DS-7200HFI-ST/RW Series DVR
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Figure 7. DS-7204HVI-ST/L Series DVR
Product Features
Compression
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition.
G.711 audio compression standard.
Independent video encoding parameters, including frame rate, resolution, bit rate, video quality, etc.
Normal and event recording parameters configurable for per individual camera.
Support dual stream.
Channel zero encoding for live view via network.
Encoding for both audio/video composite stream and video stream; audio and video synchronization during
composite stream encoding.
Compression, storage and network transmission of video image at 4CIF, 2CIF or CIF resolution.
Watermark technology.
Local Monitoring
Up to 1280×1024 resolution for VGA output display.
Simultaneous VGA and CVBS output.
Multi-camera video live view, with the camera order adjustable.
Group switch, manual switch and automatic cycle modes selectable for video live view, with the auto cycle
period configurable.
Digital zoom in live view mode.
Shield of assigned channel for live view.
Privacy masking capability.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported, and settings and callup of presets, patrols and patterns.
Video image zoom-in by clicking the mouse and tracing by dragging mouse in PTZ control mode.
Hard Disk Management
Connection to 1 SATA hard disk for DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7204HVI-ST/SE, DS-7208HVI-ST/SE,
DS-7200HVI-ST/SN, DS-7204HFI-ST, DS-7204HFI-ST/SE, DS-7204HFI-ST/SN, DS-7208HFI-ST/SN and
DS-7204HVI-ST/L models, and 2 SATA hard disks for DS-7208HVI-ST, DS-7216HVI-ST,
DS-7216HVI-ST/SE, DS-7208HFI-ST, DS-7216HFI-ST, DS-7208HFI-ST/SE, DS-7216HFI-ST/SE,
DS-7216HFI-ST/SN, DS-7200HVI-ST/RW and DS-7200HFI-ST/RW models; each HDD with up to 4TB
storage capacity.
S. M. A. R. T technology.
HDD standby function.
HDD file system is compatible with Windows. Use pre-allocating hard disk management technology, and no
disk fragments.
Record & Playback
Cycle and non-cycle recording mode.
Normal and event video encoding parameters.
Multiple recording types, including manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm and motion & alarm
recording, etc.
8 recording time periods with separate recording types.
Pre-record and Post-record time for alarm and motion detection, and pre-record time for scheduled and
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manual recording.
Lock and unlock of video files.
Redundant recording.
HDD property can be set to read-only and redundancy.
Video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, event, time, etc.
Digital zoom function in playback mode.
Pause, play reverse, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in
progress bar by dragging the mouse.
Up to 4/8/16-channel synchronous playback.
Note: DS-7200HVI-ST/SE, DS-7200HFI-ST/SE, DS-7200HVI-ST/SN and DS-7200HFI-ST/SN models provide
no alarm, motion | alarm and motion & alarm recording types.
Backup
Record files backed up via USB or SATA device.
Bunch backup by file or by time.
Record files edited for backup in playback.
Management and maintenance for backup devices.
Alarm & Exception
Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.
Various exception alarm types supported: alarms for video loss, motion detection, video tempering, video
in/out format unmatched, illegal access, network disconnection, IP conflict, hard disk error and hard disk
full.
Various exception alarm handling methods: pop-up alarm image on monitor, audible warning, notify
surveillance center, trigger alarm output, send Email, etc.
Auto recovery from exceptions.
Note: DS-7200HVI-ST/SE, DS-7200HFI-ST/SE, DS-7200HVI-ST/SN and DS-7200HFI-ST/SN models provide
no alarm in/out; DS-7204HVI-ST/SE and DS-7204HVI-ST/SN models do not support sending Email with
attached alarm images.
Others
Control of DVR via mouse and IR remote control.
Three-level user management, each user with individual operating permission for DVR and camera.
Powerful record and search for log of operation, alarm and exceptions.
Import/export of device configuration files.
Network
10M / 100M adaptive network interface.
TCP/IP protocol suites, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP protocols, etc.
Unicast and multicast supported; TCP and UDP protocols applicable in unicast transmission.
DDNS protocol selectable to easyDDNS, IpServer, DynDNS, PeanutHull or NO-IP.
Remote search, playback and download, lock/unlock of video files.
Support breakpoint resume.
Remote access and configuration of parameters; remote import/export of device configuration parameters.
Remote access of device running status, system log and alarm status.
Remote formatting of hard disk, upgrade, reboot/shutdown and other system maintenance operations.
RS -485 transparent channel transmission.
Event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
Remote manual recording.
Remote video image capture in JPEG format.
Remote PTZ control.
Voice talk and broadcast.
Built-in WEB Server.
Development
Provision of SDK in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Application software source code of Demo.
Support and training service for application system development.
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Product Application Diagram
Figure 8. Product Application Diagram
Operating Your DVR
There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the
included IR (Infrared) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft Keyboard.
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Front Panel
DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7204HVI-ST/SE, DS-7204HFI-ST, DS-7204HFI-ST/SE:
Figure 9. DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7204HVI-ST/SE, DS-7204HFI-ST, DS-7204HFI-ST/SE Front Panel
1. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when DVR is powered up.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input
mode.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.
2. IR Receiver: operation by IR remote control.
3. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when used in a
list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2:(1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”
(3) Exit and back to the previous menu
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before
cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in playback
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”;
(3) Playback, for direct access to playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface.
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in live view.
•0/A:(1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input)
4. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
5. Control Buttons:
•Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down
buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards. In live view mode, these buttons can
be used to cycle through channels.
•Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to select
checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance the video by a
single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can be used to pause /
resume auto sequence.
6. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
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DS-7208HVI-ST, DS-7208HVI-ST/SE, DS-7208HFI-ST, DS-7216HFI-ST,
DS-7208HFI-ST/SE, DS-7216HFI-ST/SE:
Figure 10. DS-7208HVI-ST, DS-7208HVI-ST/SE, DS-7208HFI-ST, DS-7216HFI-ST, DS-7208HFI-ST/SE,
DS-7216HFI-ST/SE Front Panel
1. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
2. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the indicator lights in green when DVR is powered up.
•READY:the indicator lights in green when the device is running normally.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input
mode.
•ALARM: the indicator lights in red when there is sensor alarm occurring.
•HDD: the indicator flickers in red when HDD is reading/writing.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.
3. IR Receiver: operation by IR remote control.
4. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when used in a
list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2:(1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”
(3) Exit and back to the previous menu
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before
cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in playback
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”;
(3) Playback, for direct access to playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in view.
•0/A:(1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input)
5. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
6. Control Buttons:
•Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down
buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards. In live view mode, these buttons can
be used to cycle through channels.
•Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to select
checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance the video by a
single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can be used to pause /
resume auto sequence.
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DS-7216HVI-ST, DS-7216HVI-ST/SE:
Figure 11. DS-7216HVI-ST, DS-7216HVI-ST/SE Front Panel
1. IR Receiver: Operation by IR remote control.
2. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
3. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the indicator lights in green when DVR is powered up.
•READY:the indicator lights in green when the device is running normally.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input
mode.
•ALARM: the indicator lights in red when there is sensor alarm occurring.
•HDD: the indicator flickers in red when HDD is reading/writing.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.
4. DVD-ROM: Space for DVD-ROM.
5. Control Buttons:
•Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down
buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards. In live view mode, these buttons can
be used to cycle through channels.
•Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to select
checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance the video by a
single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can be used to pause /
resume auto sequence.
6. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
7. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when used in a
list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2:(1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”
(3) Exit and back to the previous menu
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before
cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in playback
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”;
(3) Playback, for direct access to playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface.
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in live view.
•0/A:(1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input)
8. JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection
in a menu. The inner ring will move the selection up and down; the outer ring will move it left
and right. In the Playback mode, the inner ring is used to jump 30 seconds forward/backward in a
video. The outer ring can be used to speed up/slow down the video. In live view mode, it can be
used to cycle through different channels.
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DS-7200HVI-ST/SN, DS-7204HFI-ST/SN, DS-7208HFI-ST/SN:
Figure 12. DS-7200HVI-ST/SN, DS-7204HFI-ST/SN, DS-7208HFI-ST/SN Front Panel
1. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when DVR is powered up.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input
mode.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.
2. IR Receiver: operation by IR remote control.
3. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
DS-7216HFI-ST/SN:
Figure 13. DS-7216HFI-ST/SN Front Panel
1. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when DVR is powered up.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.
2. IR Receiver: operation by IR remote control.
3. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
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DS-7200HVI-ST/RW, DS-7200HFI-ST/RW:
Figure 14. DS-7200HVI-ST/RW, DS-7200HFI-ST/RW Front Panel
1. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
2. DVD-ROM: Space for DVD-ROM.
3. Status Indicators:
•READY: the indicator lights in green when the device is running normally.
•STATUS: the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input
mode.
•ALARM: the indicator lights in red when there is sensor alarm occurring.
•RECORD: the indicator lights in green when the unit is under recording.
•NETWORK: the indictor flickers in green when network connection is functioning
normally.
4. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface.
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when used in a
list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2: (1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”; (3) Exit and back to the
previous menu.
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before
cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in playback.
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”;
(3) Playback, for direct access to playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface.
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in live view.
•0/A: (1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
5. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
6. Control Buttons:
•Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down
buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards. In live view mode, these buttons can
be used to cycle through channels.
•Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to select
checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance the video by a
single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can be used to pause /
resume auto sequence.
7. IR Receiver: Operation by IR remote control.
8. PWR: the indicator lights in green when DVR is powered up.
9. Power On/Off: press and hold the button to turn off the device.
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DS-7204HVI-ST/L:
Figure 15. DS-7204HVI-ST/L Front Panel
1. LCD: Display local menu and live view.
2. USB Interface: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and
USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
3. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.
•POWER: Power indicator turns green when DVR is powered up.
•STATUS: Status indicator turns green when DVR is controlled by an IR remote.
•HDD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
•Tx/Rx: TX/RX indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
4. IR Receiver: Operation by IR remote control.
5. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons:
•DIRECTION Buttons: The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different
fields and items in menus. In Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up
and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will jump 30s backward and
forward in a video. In live view mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
•ENTER Button: The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields. In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause
the video. In Single Play mode, pressing the ENTER button will advance the video by a
single frame.
6. Control Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface.
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when used in a
list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2: (1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”; (3) Exit and back to the
previous menu.
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before
cursor; (4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in
playback.
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”; (3) Playback, for direct
access to playback interface.
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record.
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface.
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in live view.
•0/A: (1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
7. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
Note: It is important to note that you must click the EDIT button on either the remote or front panel on a text
field before you are able to edit its content. After you’re done entering text, you must hit the ENTER button to be
able to move on to the next field.
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