HIK VISION DS-7200 User manual

DS-7200/DS-7300/DS-8100 Series
DVR USER’S MANUAL
Version 3.1

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................6
Product Key Features..............................................................................................................7
Using the Front Panel Controls.............................................................................................9
Using the IR Remote Control ..............................................................................................12
Using a USB Mouse ..............................................................................................................13
Using the Soft Keyboard......................................................................................................13
Rear Panel Diagram.............................................................................................................14
CHAPTER2 Getting Started.........................................................................................................17
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR ..............................................................................18
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR ......................................................................................19
Setting Date & Time.............................................................................................................19
Checking the Status of Your DVR........................................................................................21
CHAPTER3 Live Feed ..................................................................................................................22
Watching a Live Feed ..........................................................................................................23
Understanding Live Feed Icons ..........................................................................................23
Operating the Live Feed ......................................................................................................23
Using the Display Menu.......................................................................................................26
Configuring Live Feed Displays ..........................................................................................28
Setting Camera Order..........................................................................................................29
CHAPTER4 Record Settings ........................................................................................................30
Configuring Settings for Recording....................................................................................31
Configuring Recording Settings..........................................................................................31
Configuring a Quick Recording Schedule...........................................................................32
Configuring an Advanced Recording Schedule .................................................................32
CHAPTER5 Playback ...................................................................................................................35
Playing Back a Recording....................................................................................................36
Understanding the Playback Interface...............................................................................36
Searching for Recorded Files ..............................................................................................36
Playing Back Recorded Files...............................................................................................37
CHAPTER6 Backup ......................................................................................................................39
Backing Up Video Clips........................................................................................................40
Selecting Video Clips ...........................................................................................................40
Backing Up Video Clips........................................................................................................41
Backing Up Recorded Files .................................................................................................41
CHAPTER7 System Configuration ..............................................................................................43
Configuring Network Settings ............................................................................................44
Managing User Accounts.....................................................................................................44
Adding a New User ..............................................................................................................45
Deleting a User.....................................................................................................................45
Editing a User.......................................................................................................................46
Configuring PTZ Cameras ...................................................................................................47
Configuring Basic PTZ Settings...........................................................................................47
Customizing PTZ Presets, Patterns and Patrols ................................................................48
Configuring Alarms and Exceptions...................................................................................49
Setting Up Motion Detection...............................................................................................49
Configuring Alarm Inputs ...................................................................................................50
Configuring Exceptions .......................................................................................................51
Configuring E-mail Settings ................................................................................................51
CHAPTER8 Camera Management...............................................................................................53
Configuring Cameras...........................................................................................................54
To setup privacy zones........................................................................................................54
Configuring Video Tampering Detection ...........................................................................55
Configuring Video Loss Detection ......................................................................................56
Configuring OSD Settings ....................................................................................................57
CHAPTER9 Disk Management ....................................................................................................58

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Managing Disks....................................................................................................................59
Checking Disk Status ...........................................................................................................59
Formatting Disk ...................................................................................................................59
Enabling Disk Overwrite.....................................................................................................60
Managing Files .....................................................................................................................61
Searching for Recorded Files ..............................................................................................61
Locking and Unlocking Recorded Files..............................................................................61
CHAPTER10 DVR Management..................................................................................................63
Managing System.................................................................................................................64
Upgrading the System Firmware........................................................................................64
Restoring Default Settings ..................................................................................................64
Exporting & Importing Configuration................................................................................65
Viewing System Logs...........................................................................................................66
Locking and Unlocking System Menus...............................................................................66

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CHAPTER1 Introduction

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Product Key Features
•Compression:
• Video encoding parameters of each channel can be set separately, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality.
• Each channel supports normal and event compression parameters.
• Supports both composite stream and video only stream. Audio and video streams are strictly synchronized.
• Supports Hikvision watermark.
•Supports dual stream.
• Local Functions (Monitoring):
• Supports 1/4/9/16 screen live view, channel sequence is adjustable.
• Support live view group switch, manual switch and automatic cycle, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
• Supports shielding of an assigned live view channel.
• Supports various PTZ protocols, PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
•Support local multi-user management. The administrator can set every guest user’s access right. Users can log off and
switch.
• Supports mouse, front panel, IR control and Hikvision DS-1003KI keyboard
• Local Functions (HDD Management):
• Supports up to 8 SATA HDD, each HDD can support max 2TB capacity.
• Supports S.M.A.R.T. technology.
• Supports HDD hibernation function.
• Supports Windows compatible file system format and technology of pre-allocating hard disk space to avoid HDD
fragments.
• Recording and Playback:
• Supports continuous and event recording types
• Supports 8 recording time periods with separate recording types.
• Supports pre/post-recording time for alarm and motion detection.
• Supports pause, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in progress bar by
dragging the mouse.
• Backup:
• Supports USB storage device, SATA CD/DVD backup.
• Supports backup device maintenance and management.
• Alarm & Exception:
• Unified management of DVR alarm input/output.
• Supports motion detection, network disconnect detection, video output standard mismatch detection.
• Supports auto recovery from exceptions.
• Network:
• Supports 10/100M adaptive network interface.
• Supports TCP/IP protocols, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, NFS and SADP, etc.
• Supports unicast and multicast, support TCP, UDP, and RTP for unicast.
• Supports remote search, playback and download video files.
• Supports remote configuration and import and export of DVR settings.
• Supports remote acquisition of device status, system log and alarm status.
• Supports remote format of hard disk, upgrade, reboot.
• Supports event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
• Support user management. Administrator can create and manage remote users and set their privilege.
• Supports remote instantaneous JPEG capture.
• Supports remote PTZ control.
• Supports voice talk and broadcast.
• Includes built-in WEB Server.
• Development:
• SDK for Windows and Linux environment is available.
• Demo software source codes are available.
• Development support and training of application system are available.

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Connecting Your DVR
You may follow the diagram below (Figure 2) in connecting your DVR to its peripherals.
Fig 2: DVR Connection Diagram

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Operating Your DVR
There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the included IR
(Infra-Red) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft-Keyboard.
Using the Front Panel Controls
Figure 3-1: DS-7208HVI-S
Figure 3-2: DS-7216HVI-S
Fig 3-3: DS-7300H(F)I-S Series
Fig 3-4: DS-7300H(F)I-SE Series
The controls on the front panel include:
1. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
2. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.
Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
Ready: Ready indicator turns green when DVR is functioning properly.
Status: Status indicator turns green when DVR is controlled by an IR remote.

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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.
3. Control Buttons:
MENU/WIPER Button: Pressing the MENU/WIPER button will return the user to the Main menu (after
successful login). In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if applicable). In
Playback mode, it also can be used to enable/disable side bar menu.
F1/LIGHT: In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light. In PTZ Control mode, the F1/LIGHT button is
used to zoom the PTZ camera in when in the PTZ Control menu.
F2/AUX: It is used to cycle through tab pages. In PTZ Control mode, the F2/AUX button is used to zoom the
PTZ camera out when in the PTZ Control menu.
ESC: The ESC button is used to escape to the previous menu and to arm/disarm the DVR in Preview mode.
EDIT/IRIS+: The EDIT/IRIS+ button is used to edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as
a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor. On checkbox fields, pressing the
EDIT/IRIS+ button will tick the checkbox. In PTZ Control mode, the EDIT/IRIS+ button opens up the iris of
the camera.
PLAY/AUTO: The PLAY/AUTO button is used to enter the Playback menu. It is also used to turn audio on/off
in the Playback menu and auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
REC/SHOT: The REC/SHOT button is used to enter the Quick Schedule Configuration interface. If used when
controlling a PTZ, pressing the REC/SHOT button and then a Numeric button will call a PTZ preset.
PTZ/IRIS-: The PTZ/IRIS- button is used to enter the PTZ Control mode. When in the PTZ Control mode, it is
used to close the iris of the PTZ. In Playback mode, it also can be used to enable/disable audio.
PREV/FOCUS-: The PREV/FOCUS- button is used to switch between single screen and multi-screen mode. In
PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.
A/FOCUS+: The A/FOCUS+ button is used to adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu. It is also used to switch
between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
SHIFT: The SHIFT button is used for switch button action between numeric button and control button.
4. 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. In
Preview 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.
5. JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection in a menu. In the
Playback mode, the inner ring can be used to speed up/slow down the video. In Preview mode, it can be used to
cycle through different channels.
6. POWER Button: The POWER button is used for power on or power off the DVR.
Figure 3-5: DS-8100-S Series
Figure 3-6: DS-8100-SE Series

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The controls on the front panel include:
1. Power Button: Powers DVR on/off.
2. IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote.
3. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
4. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.
Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
Ready: Ready indicator turns blue when DVR is functioning properly.
Status: Status indicator turns blue when DVR is controlled by an IR remote. Indicator turns red when controlled
by a keyboard and purple when IR remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
Modem: Reserved
TX/RX: Network indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
Guard: Guard indicator turns blue when the device is armed, off when the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm
state can be initiated by pressing and holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in Preview mode.
5. Alphanumeric Buttons: Alphanumeric buttons used in various menus of the DVR. Some uses include:
• Switching to the corresponding channel in Preview or PTZ Control mode.
• Inputting numbers and characters in Edit mode.
6. Control Buttons:
ESC Button: The ESC button is used to escape to the previous menu and to arm/disarm the DVR in Preview
mode.
REC/SHOT Button: The REC/SHOT button is used to enter the Quick Schedule Configuration interface. If used
when controlling a PTZ, pressing the REC/SHOT button and then a Numeric button will call a PTZ preset.
PLAY/AUTO Button: The PLAY/AUTO button is used to enter the Playback menu. It is also used to turn audio
on/off in the Playback menu and auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
ZOOM+ Button: The ZOOM+ button is used to zoom the PTZ camera in when in the PTZ Control menu.
A/FOCUS+ Button: The A/FOCUS+ button is used to adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu. It is also used to
switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+ Button: The EDIT/IRIS+ button is used to edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also
function as a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor. On checkbox fields, pressing the
EDIT/IRIS+ button will tick the checkbox. In PTZ Control mode, the EDIT/IRIS+ button opens up the iris of
the camera.
MENU/WIPER Button: Pressing the MENU/WIPER button will return the user to the Main menu (after
successful login). Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key beep. In PTZ
Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if applicable).
F1/LIGHT Button: In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
F2/AUX Button: The F2/AUX button is used to cycle through tab pages.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- Button: The MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button is used to switch to the control of spot output.
In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom the camera out.
PREV/FOCUS- Button: The PREV/FOCUS- button is used to switch between single screen and multi-screen
mode. In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.
PTZ/IRIS- Button: The PTZ/IRIS- button is used to enter the PTZ Control mode. When in the PTZ Control
mode, it is used to close the iris of the PTZ
7. 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. In
Preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
ENTER Button: The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any off 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.
8.JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection in a menu. The
ring will move the selection up and down. In the Playback mode, the ring is used to jump 30 seconds forward/backward
in a video.
9. Left and Right Button: The left and right button can be used to move the active selection in a menu. It will
move the selection left and right. In the Playback mode, the buttons can be used to speed up/slow down the video. In
preview mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.
10. CD/DVD Slot: This space is for internal CD/DVD writer

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Using the IR Remote Control
Your DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 4. Batteries (2x AAA) must be
installed before operating.
Figure 4. IR Remote Control
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Referring to Figure 4, they include:
1. POWER Button: Same as POWER button on front panel.
2. DEV Button: Enables/Disables Remote Control.
3. Alphanumeric Buttons: Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.
4. EDIT Button: Same as EDIT button on front panel.
5. A Button: Same as A button on front panel.
6. REC Button: Same as REC button on front panel.
7. PLAY Button: Same as PLAY button on front panel.
8. INFO Button: Reversed.
9. VOIP Button: Reversed.
10. MENU Button: Same as MENU button on front panel.
11. PREV Button: Same as PREV button on front panel.
12. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: Same as DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel.
13. PTZ Button: Same as PTZ button on front panel.
14. ESC Button: Same as ESC button on front panel.
15. RESERVED: Reserved.
16. F1 Button: Same as F1 button on front panel.
17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18. F2 Button: Same as F2 button on front panel.
Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation. If there is no response:
1. Using the front control panel or the mouse, go into Main Menu > System Con-figuration> Display configuration.
2. Check and remember DVR device No. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR controls.

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3. Press the DEV button on the remote.
4. Enter the DVR ID# from step 2.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator does
not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.
Using a USB Mouse
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the front panel of the DVR.
2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected, please refer to the
recommended device list from your provider.
The buttons on the mouse corresponds to:
1. Left Button:
• Single-Click: Select a component of a menu, such as a button or an input field. This is similar to pressing the ENTER
button on the remote/front panel controls.
• Double-Click: Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode in Preview/Playback mode.
• Click and Drag: Clicking and dragging the Left mouse button can be used to control the pan/tilt of a PTZ camera as
well as to vary the amount of dig-ital zoom. It can also be used to setup the alarm areas.
2. Right Button:
• Single-Click: Shows pop-up menu.
3. Scroll-Wheel:
• Scroll Up: In Preview mode, scrolling up will switch to the previous screen. In Menu mode, it will move the selection
to the previous item.
• Scroll Down: In Preview mode, scrolling down will switch to the next screen. In Menu mode, it will move the
selection to the next item.
Using the Soft Keyboard
When a mouse is used to perform task on the DVR, clicking on a text input field will bring up the Soft Keyboard,
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Soft Keyboard
The buttons on the soft keyboard represents:
Switch to Lowercase: Switch to lowercase input
Switch to Uppercase: Switch to uppercase input
Symbols: Switch to symbols input.
Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor.
Enter: Confirm selection.
ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard.

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Rear Panel Diagram
Figure 6-1: DS-7208HVI-S
Figure 6-2: DS-7216HVI-S
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not
function. If VGA is not connected, the interface is used as the main video
output with local video display and menu operations.
VIDEO SPOT OUT
BNC connector for monitor. Single window view.
2
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input.
4
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO
OUT.
5
Power
Power on/off DVR
6
VGA
VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7
RS232
DB9 connector for RS232
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
USB Interface
Connector for USB devices.
10
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
11
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input (up to 16 channels).
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output (4 channels).
12
POWER
DC 12V
13
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR startup)

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Figure 6-3: DS-7300H(F)I-S(E)
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not function. If VGA
is not connected, the interface is used as the main video output with local video display and
menu operations.
VIDEO SPOT
OUT
BNC connector for monitor. Single window view.
2
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input.
4
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output.
5
Video LOOP
OUT
16-ch DB15 connector for video loop out
6
VGA
VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7
RS232
DB9 connector for RS232
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
USB Interface
Connector for USB devices.
10
RS-485
Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
Connector for KB devices. D+, D- pin connects to special keyboard.
11
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
12
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR startup)
13
POWER
AC 100~240V

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Figure 6-4: DS-8100-S(E) series
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input.
AUDIO IN
BNC connectors for analog audio input.
2
VIDEO SPOT
OUT
BNC connector for monitor. Single window view.
3
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not function.
If VGA is not connected, the interface is used as the main video output with local video
display and menu operations
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VGA
4
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
5
VGA
VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
RS232
DB9 connector for RS232.
7
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
8
USB Interface
Connector for USB devices.
9
Matching
Resistor
Switch(SW)
Terminal matching resistor switch for 485 bus, and its upwards (default) means cut off
the resistor, its downwards means connecting a 120 ohm resistor.
10
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
Controller port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices, the first DVR’s
D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
11
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR startup)
12
POWER
AC 100~240V

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CHAPTER2 Getting Started

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Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR.
To startup your DVR:
1. Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the unit. The Power indicator LED on the front
panel should turn red, indicating the unit is receiving power.
2. Connect the DVR to a VGA monitor. You will only see the DVR menu system, when it’s connected to a VGA
monitor.
3. Press the POWER switch on the back rear panel. The Power indicator LED should turn blue. The unit will
begin to start.
4. After startup, the Power indicator LED will remain blue. A splash screen will be shown (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Startup Splash Screen
There are two proper ways to shutdown the DVR.
Option 1: Standard Shutdown
1. Enter the Shutdown menu shown in Figure 8 by going to Main Menu > Maintenance > Shutdown.
Figure 8. Shutdown Menu
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
• OPTION 2: Manual Shutdown
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds.
2. Enter the administrator’s username and password in the dialog box for authentication.
3. Click the Yes button.

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Note: Do not press the POWER button again when the system is shutting down.
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR
While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 8), you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your DVR will return
you to the Live Feed mode, which will require the correct administrator password to exit out of it. The Reboot
button will reboot your DVR.
To reboot or lock your DVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu by going to Main Menu > Maintenance > Shutdown.
2. Select the Lock button to lock the DVR or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR.
Setting Date & Time
It is extremely important to setup the system date and time to accurately timestamp recordings and events.
To setup date and time:
1. Enter the System Configuration menu by going to Main Menu > System Configuration, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. System Configuration Menu
2. Click the Time/Date button to enter the Time/Date menu (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Time / Date Menu
3. The current system time and date as well as the time zone will be displayed. Using the directional buttons on
the front panel/remote or the mouse, select the correct date, time and time zone.
4. To enable Daylight Savings Time, click and check the Enable DST checkbox.

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5. To acquire the time and date over an NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server, check the Synchronize via NTP
server checkbox. You may enter your own NTP server or select from one of the default locations from the list of
servers, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Time / Date Menu
6. Click the Save button to save settings and click the Exit button to exit out of the menu. Clicking the Exit button
without clicking the Save button will exit the menu without saving.