HIK VISION DS-72xx Series User manual

DS-72xx Series Embedded Net DVR
USER’S MANUAL

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Hikvision ® Network Digital Video Recorder User Guide
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hikvision assumes no responsibility or
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This manual is written for DVR firmware version 1.1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................5
Preventive and Cautionary Tips ...........................................................................................6
DVR Specifications.................................................................................................................6
Connecting Your DVR............................................................................................................8
Operating Your DVR ..............................................................................................................9
Using the Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................9
Using the IR Remote Control .............................................................................................. 11
Using a USB Mouse ..............................................................................................................12
Using the Soft Keyboard......................................................................................................12
Rear Panel Diagram..............................................................................................................14
CHAPTER2 Getting Started.........................................................................................................21
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR ..............................................................................22
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR ......................................................................................23
Setting Date & Time.............................................................................................................23
Checking the Status of Your DVR........................................................................................25
CHAPTER3 Live Feed ..................................................................................................................26
Watching a Live Feed ..........................................................................................................27
Understanding Live Feed Icons ..........................................................................................27
Operating the Live Feed......................................................................................................28
Using the Display Menu.......................................................................................................30
Configuring Live Feed Displays ..........................................................................................32
Setting Camera Order..........................................................................................................33
CHAPTER4 Record Settings........................................................................................................34
Configuring Settings for Recording....................................................................................35
Configuring Recording Settings..........................................................................................35
Configuring a Quick Recording Schedule...........................................................................36
Configuring an Advanced Recording Schedule .................................................................37
CHAPTER5 Playback ...................................................................................................................39
Playing Back a Recording....................................................................................................40
Understanding the Playback Interface...............................................................................40
Searching for Recorded Files..............................................................................................40
Playing Back Recorded Files...............................................................................................41
CHAPTER6 Backup......................................................................................................................43
Backing Up Video Clips .......................................................................................................44
Selecting Video Clips ...........................................................................................................44
Backing Up Video Clips .......................................................................................................45
Backing Up Recorded Files .................................................................................................46
CHAPTER7 System Configuration ..............................................................................................47
Configuring Network Settings ............................................................................................48
Managing User Accounts.....................................................................................................49
Adding a New User ..............................................................................................................49
Deleting a User.....................................................................................................................50
Editing a User.......................................................................................................................50
Configuring PTZ Cameras ...................................................................................................51
Configuring Basic PTZ Settings...........................................................................................51
Customizing PTZ Presets, Patterns and Patrols................................................................52
Configuring Alarms and Exceptions...................................................................................54
Setting Up Motion Detection...............................................................................................54
Configuring Alarm Inputs ...................................................................................................55
Configuring Exceptions .......................................................................................................56
Configuring E-mail Settings ................................................................................................56

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CHAPTER8 Camera Management...............................................................................................58
Configuring Cameras...........................................................................................................59
To setup privacy zones........................................................................................................59
Configuring Video Tampering Detection ...........................................................................60
Configuring Video Loss Detection ......................................................................................61
Configuring OSD Settings....................................................................................................62
CHAPTER9 Disk Management ....................................................................................................63
Managing Disks....................................................................................................................64
Checking Disk Status ...........................................................................................................64
Formatting Disk ...................................................................................................................64
Enabling Disk Overwrite.....................................................................................................65
Managing Files .....................................................................................................................66
Searching for Recorded Files..............................................................................................66
Locking and Unlocking Recorded Files..............................................................................66
CHAPTER10 DVR Management..................................................................................................68
Managing System.................................................................................................................69
Upgrading the System Firmware........................................................................................69
Restoring Default Settings ..................................................................................................69
Exporting & Importing Configuration................................................................................70
Viewing System Logs...........................................................................................................72
Locking and Unlocking System Menus...............................................................................73

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CHAPTER1 Introduction

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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 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
DVR Specifications
• 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. Sub stream up to CIF resolution.
• 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
• Local Functions (HDD Management):
• Supports up to 2 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.
•Supports up to 16 channels playback.
• 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, and SADP, etc.
• Supports unicast and multicast, support TCP and UDP 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.

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• 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-7204 series
Figure 3-2: DS7204HVI-ST/L
Figure 3-3: DS-7208 series
Figure 3-4 DS-7216 series and DS-7208HFI-ST
Notes: for DS-7204HVI-ST/M, DS-7204HVI-ST/E, there is not button in front panel.

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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.
• Tx/Rx: Tx/Rx indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
3. Control Buttons:
• MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface.
• 2/ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) [Zoom-] in PTZ control mode
• 3/DEF/F2: (1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) [Zoom+] in PTZ control mode
• 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; (4) [Iris+] in PTZ control mode
• 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.
• 8TQV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TQV”; (3) Access PTZ control interface;
(4) [Iris-] in PTZ control mode.
• 9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera display in preview; (4)
[Focus-] in PTZ control mode
• 0/A: (1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and
numeric input); (3) [Focus+] in PTZ control mode
•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. IR Receiver: Operation by IR remote control
6. 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.
7. POWER Button: The POWER button is used for power on or power off the DVR.
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.

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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.

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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.
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:

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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
DS-7204HVI-ST, DS-7204HFI-ST Rear Panel:
DS-7204HVI-ST/RW Rear Panel:
DS-7204HVI-ST/L Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input
4
LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input
5
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
6
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
7
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu
8
USB
Connector for USB devices
9
RS-232 Interface
DB9 connector for RS232 devices.
10
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ
11
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
12
12V
12VDC power supply

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GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)
Notes:
DS-7204HVI-ST/M and DS-7204HVI-ST/E have almost the same rear panel of DS-7204HVI-ST,
except that:
1. DS-7204HVI-ST/M doesn’t have RS-232 port.
2. DS-7204HVI-ST/E doesn’t have RS-232 port, alarm input or output ports and RS-485 ports.

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DS-7204HVI-ST/SE, DS-7204HFI-ST/SE Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
USB
Connector for USB devices
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
4
AUDIO IN/OUT
RCA connectors for analog audio input/output
5
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu
6
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
7
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ
8
12V
12VDC power supply
9
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
10
GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)

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DS-7208HVI-ST Rear Panel:
DS-7208HVI-ST/RW Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
MAIN VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for main video out
SPOT VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for spot video out
2
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input
4
LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input
5
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
6
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu
7
RS-232 Interface
DB9 connector for RS-232 devices.
8
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
9
USB
Connector for USB devices
10
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
11
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ
12
12V
12VDC power supply
13
GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)

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DS-7208HVI-ST/SE Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
USB
Connector for USB devices
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for main video out
3
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
4
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
5
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu
6
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
7
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ
8
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
9
12V
12VDC power supply
10
GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)

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DS-7216HVI-ST (/RW) Rear Panel:
DS-7208HFI-ST Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
MAIN VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for main video out
SPOT VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for spot video out
2
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input
4
LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input
5
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
6
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu
7
RS-232 Interface
DB9 connector for RS-232 devices.
8
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
9
USB
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
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output
12
12V
12VDC power supply
13
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
14
GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)

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DS-7216HVI-ST/SE Rear Panel:
DS-7208HFI-ST/SE Rear Panel:
No.
Item
Description
1
USB
Connector for USB devices
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for main video out
3
VIDEO IN
BNC connectors for analog video input
4
AUDIO IN
RCA connectors for analog audio input
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
5
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu
6
LAN
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
7
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ
8
POWER
Switch for turn on/off the device
9
12V
12VDC power supply
10
GND
Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)