HIK VISION DS-7208 User manual

DS-7208 & 7216HVI-S Series DVR
USER’S MANUAL
Version3.1.0

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Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User’s 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 manufacturer 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.
• 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 PT E R 1..................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 6
Overview......................................................................................................................................... 7
Product Key Features.............................................................................................................. 7
Product Application Diagram.................................................................................................. 9
Operating Your DVR............................................................................................................... 9
Rear Panel Diagram.............................................................................................................. 15
C H A PT E R 2................................................................................................................................... 16
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 16
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR........................................................................................ 17
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR .............................................................................................. 17
Using the Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 18
Setting Date & Time ..................................................................................................................... 21
C H A PT E R 3................................................................................................................................... 23
Live Preview........................................................................................................................................ 23
Watching a Live Preview.............................................................................................................. 24
Understanding Live Preview Icons.......................................................................................24
Operating the Live Preview .......................................................................................................... 24
Using the Mouse in Live Preview......................................................................................... 24
Using Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................. 25
Configuring Live Preview Displays.............................................................................................. 26
Setting Camera Order............................................................................................................ 27
C H A PT E R 4................................................................................................................................... 28
Record Settings.................................................................................................................................... 28
Configuring Settings for Recording.............................................................................................. 29
Initializing Record Settings................................................................................................... 29
Scheduling a Recording ........................................................................................................ 30
Starting a Manual Recording ................................................................................................ 31
Protecting Recorded Files............................................................................................................. 32
Locking and Unlocking Recorded Files................................................................................ 32
Setting HDD to Read-Only................................................................................................... 33
Configuring Advanced HDD Settings ..........................................................................................34
Setting up HDD Redundancy................................................................................................ 34
C H A PT E R 5................................................................................................................................... 37
Playback............................................................................................................................................... 37
Playing Back a Recording............................................................................................................. 38
Understanding the Playback Interface...................................................................................38
Playing Back from Search..................................................................................................... 39
Playing Back from Live Preview.......................................................................................... 40
Playing Back from System Log ............................................................................................41
Playing Back Frame-by-Frame ............................................................................................. 41
Using Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 42
C H A PT E R 6................................................................................................................................... 43
Backup ................................................................................................................................................. 43
Backing up Recorded Files........................................................................................................... 44
Exporting Files...................................................................................................................... 44
Exporting Video Clips........................................................................................................... 46
Managing Backup Devices ........................................................................................................... 47
C H A PT E R 7................................................................................................................................... 48
Alarm Settings..................................................................................................................................... 48
Configuring Alarms ...................................................................................................................... 49

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Setting up Motion Detection................................................................................................. 49
Setting up Sensor Alarms...................................................................................................... 51
Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually.....................................................................................53
Detecting Video Loss............................................................................................................ 54
Detecting Video Tampering.................................................................................................. 55
Setting Exception.......................................................................................................................... 57
Understanding Exception Trigger Options ...........................................................................57
C H A PT E R 8................................................................................................................................... 59
Network Settings................................................................................................................................. 59
Configuring Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 60
Configuring Basic Settings ................................................................................................... 60
Configuring PPPoE Settings................................................................................................. 61
Configuring DDNS ............................................................................................................... 62
Configuring an NTP Server .................................................................................................. 63
Configuring a Remote Alarm Host ....................................................................................... 64
Configuring Multicast........................................................................................................... 65
Configuring Server and HTTP Ports..................................................................................... 66
Email..................................................................................................................................... 66
C H A PT E R 9................................................................................................................................... 68
PTZ Controls....................................................................................................................................... 68
Navigating PTZ Menus................................................................................................................. 69
Configuring PTZ Settings............................................................................................................. 69
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns........................................................................................ 70
Understanding PTZ Controls ................................................................................................ 70
Customizing Presets.............................................................................................................. 71
Customizing Patrols.............................................................................................................. 71
Customizing Patterns ............................................................................................................ 73
C H A PT E R 1 0................................................................................................................................ 74
Camera Management ......................................................................................................................... 74
Configuring OSD Settings............................................................................................................ 75
Setting up Privacy Mask............................................................................................................... 75
Adjusting Display Settings............................................................................................................ 76
C H A PT E R 1 1................................................................................................................................ 78
HDD Management.............................................................................................................................. 78
Managing HDDs........................................................................................................................... 79
Initializing HDDs.................................................................................................................. 79
Setting HDD Groups............................................................................................................. 79
Setting HDD Status............................................................................................................... 80
Checking HDD Status........................................................................................................... 81
Configuring HDD Alarms..................................................................................................... 83
C H A PT E R 1 2................................................................................................................................ 84
DVR Management .............................................................................................................................. 84
Configuring System Settings ........................................................................................................ 85
Configuring General Settings................................................................................................ 85
Configuring Advanced Settings............................................................................................ 85
Configuring RS-232 Port Settings ................................................................................................ 86
Managing User Accounts.............................................................................................................. 87
Adding a New User............................................................................................................... 87
Deleting a User...................................................................................................................... 90
Modifying a User.................................................................................................................. 90
Managing System.......................................................................................................................... 91
Importing & Exporting Configuration ..................................................................................91
Updating System Firmware .......................................................................................................... 91

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Restoring Default Settings............................................................................................................ 93
Viewing System Information........................................................................................................ 93
Viewing System Logs................................................................................................................... 93
C H A PT E R 1 3................................................................................................................................ 96
Appendix.............................................................................................................................................. 96
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................ 97
FAQ............................................................................................................................................... 98

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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction

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Overview
Thank you for your purchase of DS-72xx series Digital Video Recorder (DVR). To get the most out of your DVR,
please read through the Installation’s Manual and this User’s Manual thoroughly.
The DS-72xx series DVR, shown in Figure 1 & Figure 2, is a new generation product developed by HIKVISION. Built
on an embedded platform and combining the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies, the
DS-72xx contains the perfect combination of rock-solid reliability and high performance.
Figure 1. DS-7208HVI-S Series DVR
Figure 2. DS-7216HVI-S Series DVR
Product Key Features
• Compression:
• Support PAL/NTSC video input.
• Adopt H.264 video compression standard.
• Video encoding parameters of each channel can be set separately, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality.
• Each channel Support normal continuous and event compression parameters.
• Support both composite stream and video only stream. Audio and video are strictly simultaneous.
• DS-7208HVI-S Support dual stream.
• Monitoring:
• High definition VGA display Support 1024*768 resolution.
• Support 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.
• Support digital zoom on live view.
• Support shielding the assigned live view channel.
• Support motion detection, view tampering alert, video exception alert and video loss alert.
• Support privacy mask.
• Support various PTZ protocols, PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
• Support zoom in by clicking the mouse and trace function by dragging mouse.

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• HDD Management:
•Support up to 2 SATA HDD. Each HDD can support up to 2TB capacity.
• Support S.M.A.R.T. technology.
• Support HDD standby function.
• Support hard disk group management.
• HDD file system is compatible with Windows. Use pre-allocating hard disk management technology, and no disk
fragments.
• Recording and Playback:
• Support cycle and non-cycle recording mode.
• Support normal and event video encoding parameters.
• Support multiple recording types, including manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm and motion & alarm
recording, etc.
• Support 8 recording time periods with separate recording types.
• Support Pre-record and Post-record time for alarm and motion detection.
• Support lock and unlock video files.
• Support local redundant recording.
• Support setting hard disk to read only.
• Support video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, time, etc.
• Support digital zoom function in playback.
• Support pause, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in progress bar by
dragging the mouse.
• Support 2-ch synchronous playback.
• Backup:
• Support USB device backup.
• DS-7216HVI-S Support SATA CD/DVD-R/W backup.
• Support backup by file or by time.
• Support backup device maintenance and management.
• Support video clips backup when playback.
• Alarm & Exception:
• Support alarm in/out arming schedule setting.
• Support various alarm input such as hard disk full, illegal access, network break, IP conflicted, hard disk error, video
exception, and video output standard mismatch.
• Support various alarm response such as camera recording, relay out, on screen warning, audible warning and upload
to center, etc.
• Support auto recovery from exceptions.
• Network:
• Support 10/100M adaptive network interface.
• Support TCP/IP protocols, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, and SADP, etc.
• Support unicast and multicast, support TCP, UDP, and RTP for unicast.
• Support remote search, playback and download video files, support breakpoint resume.
• Support remote configuration, support remote import and export of DVR settings.
• Support remote acquisition of device status, system log and alarm status.
• Support remote button operation, remote locking and unlocking of panel buttons.
• Support remote format of hard disk, upgrade, reboot, shutdown and other system maintenance operations.
• Support RS-232 and RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
• Support event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
• Support remote manual recording.
• Support remote PTZ control.

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• Support voice talk and broadcast.
• Built-in WEB Server.
• Other:
• Support front panel, mouse, IR control.
• Support multi-level user management, each user can have individual DVR access rights.
• Powerful DVR log, including operation, alarm and exception log.
Product Application Diagram
Figure 3. 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
(Infra-Red) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft Keyboard.
Using the Front Panel Controls
Your DVR comes with built-in front panel controls, as shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4. DVR Front Panel Controls
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.
• HDD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
• NETWORK: NETWORK indictor blinks green when network connection is functioning properly.
3. Control Buttons:
• 1/MENU Button: The 1/MENU button works as numeric [1]. Pressing this button will return the
user to the Main menu (after successful login). The 1/MENU button will also bring up Sensitivity
Interface settings.
• 2ABC/F1: The 2ABC/F1 button works as numeric [2] and letter [ABC]. When it is used in a list
field will select all items on the list.
• 3DEF/F2: The 3DEF/F2 button works as numeric [3] and letter [DEF]. It is also used to cycle
through tab pages.
• 4GHI/ESC: The 4GHI/ESC button works as numeric [4] and letter [GHI], it is also used to escape
to the previous menu
• 5JKL/EDIT: The 5JKL/EDIT button works as numeric [5] and letter [JKL]. The 5JKL/EDIT
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 5JKL/EDIT
button will tick the checkbox. In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.
• 6MNO/PLAY: The 6MNO/PLAY button works as numeric [6] and letter [MNO]. It is used to enter
the Playback menu. It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback menu.
• 7PQRS/REC: The 7PQRS/REC button works as numeric [7] and letter [PQRS]. It is also used to
enter the Manual Record interface.
• 8TUV/PTZ: The 8TUV/PTZ button works as numeric [8] and letter [TUV]. It is also used to enter
the PTZ Control mode.
• 9WXYZ/PREVIEW: The 9WXYZ/PREVIEW button works as numeric [9] and letter [WXYZ]. It
is also used to switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
• 0/A: The 0/A button works as numeric [0]. It is also used to switch between input methods (upper
and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input). It can also be used to clear entire masked
areas, such as in the Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.

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•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. The Left and Right button will jump 30s backward and forward in a 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. In
Single Play mode, pressing the ENTER button will advance the video by a single frame.
5. IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote.
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’re 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.
Using the IR Remote Control
Your DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 5.
Batteries (2x AAA) must be installed before operating.

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Figure 5. IR Remote Control
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Referring to Figure 5, they include:
1. POWER Button: Power off DVR.
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: Reserved.
9. VOIP Button: Reserved.
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.

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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 Menu > Settings > General > More Settings.
2. Check and remember DVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR controls.
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 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 position of digital zoom area and camera OSD. 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 6.
Figure 6. Soft Keyboard

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The buttons on the soft keyboard represents:
Lowercase: Designates lowercase input is being used.
Uppercase: Designates uppercase input is being used.
Switch to Lowercase: Switch to lowercase input.
Switch to Uppercase: Switch to uppercase input.
Number: Designates number input is being used.
Symbols: Switch to symbols input.
Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor.
Enter: Confirm selection.
ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard.
Figure 7. Soft Keyboard Buttons

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Rear Panel Diagram
Figure 8. Rear Panel Diagram
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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C H A P T E R 2
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.
2. Turn on the switch on rear panel
3. After startup, the Status indicator LED will remain green.
There are two proper ways to shut down DVR:
• OPTION 1: Shutdown in Menu
1. Enter the Shutdown menu, shown in Figure 1 by clicking on Menu > Shutdown.
Figure 1. Shutdown Menu
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Message “Are you sure you want to shut down now?” will popup.
4. Click “Yes” and message “Please shut down power!” will popup.
5. Turn off switch on rear panel.
• 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. Message “Are you sure you want to shut down now?” will popup.
4. Click “Yes” then message “Please shut down power!” will pop up.
5. Turn off switch on rear panel.
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR
While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 1), you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your DVR will return you to
the Live Preview mode, which will require a user name and 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 clicking Menu > Shutdown.
2. Select the Lock button to lock the DVR or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR.

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Using the Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard will start once the DVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 2. The Setup Wizard will walk
you through some of the more important settings of your DVR. If you do not wish to use the Setup Wizard at this time,
click the Cancel button. You may also choose to use the Setup Wizard at a later time by leaving the “Start Wizard
when DVR starts?” checkbox checked.
Figure 2. Setup Wizard
To start using the Setup Wizard:
1. Click the Next button on the Wizard window. This will take you to the User Permission window,
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. User Permission
2. Navigate to the Admin Password input field.
3. Enter the admin password into the Admin Password input field. By default, the password is 12345.
4. To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Enter the new password

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and confirm the password in the given fields.
5. Click the Next button. This will take you to the HDD Management window, shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. HDD Management
6. To start HDD management, click the Enter button.
7. If a new HDD was recently installed, select the HDD from the list to initialize it. Initializing the HDD
will format and remove all data from it.
8. After the HDD has been initialized, click the OK button which will take you back to the Setup Wizard
window.
9. Click the Next button. This will take you to the Record Settings window, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Record Settings
10. To enter the Record Settings window, click the Enter button.
11. Select the Schedule tab, shown in Figure 6.