HIK VISION DS-7300 Series User manual

DS-7300 Series 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 liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this book.
This manual is written for DVR firmware version 2.0.1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER1 Introduction................................................................................................................5
Overview.................................................................................................................................6
Preventive and Cautionary Tips..............................................................................................6
DVR Specifications.................................................................................................................6
Connecting Your DVR............................................................................................................8
Operating 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.......................................................................................................13
CHAPTER2 Getting Started .........................................................................................................14
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR ...............................................................................15
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR ......................................................................................16
Setting Date & Time .............................................................................................................16
Checking the Status of Your DVR........................................................................................18
CHAPTER3 Live Feed .................................................................................................................19
Watching a Live Feed ...........................................................................................................20
Understanding Live Feed Icons ............................................................................................20
Operating the Live Feed........................................................................................................20
Using the Display Menu........................................................................................................23
Configuring Live Feed Displays...........................................................................................25
Setting Camera Order............................................................................................................26
CHAPTER4 Record Settings........................................................................................................27
Configuring Settings for Recording......................................................................................28
Configuring Recording Settings............................................................................................28
Configuring a Quick Recording Schedule ............................................................................29
Configuring an Advanced Recording Schedule....................................................................30
CHAPTER5 Playback...................................................................................................................32
Playing Back a Recording.....................................................................................................33
Understanding the Playback Interface...................................................................................33
Searching for Recorded Files................................................................................................33
Playing Back Recorded Files ................................................................................................34
CHAPTER6 Backup.....................................................................................................................36
Backing Up Video Clips .......................................................................................................37
Selecting Video Clips............................................................................................................37
Backing Up Video Clips.......................................................................................................38
Backing Up Recorded Files ..................................................................................................39
CHAPTER7 System Configuration ..............................................................................................40
Configuring Network Settings ..............................................................................................41
Managing User Accounts......................................................................................................42
Adding a New Remote User .................................................................................................42
Deleting a User......................................................................................................................43
Editing a User........................................................................................................................43
Configuring PTZ Cameras....................................................................................................44
Configuring Basic PTZ Settings ...........................................................................................44
Customizing PTZ Presets, Patterns and Patrols....................................................................45
Configuring Alarms and Exceptions.....................................................................................47
Setting Up Motion Detection ................................................................................................47
Configuring Alarm Inputs.....................................................................................................48
Configuring Exceptions ........................................................................................................49

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Configuring E-mail Settings .................................................................................................50
CHAPTER8 Camera Management...............................................................................................51
Configuring Cameras............................................................................................................52
To setup privacy zones..........................................................................................................52
Configuring Video Tampering Detection .............................................................................53
Configuring Video Loss Detection .......................................................................................54
Configuring OSD Settings ....................................................................................................55
CHAPTER9 Disk Management....................................................................................................56
Managing Disks ....................................................................................................................57
Checking Disk Status............................................................................................................57
Formatting Disk ....................................................................................................................57
Enabling Disk Overwrite.......................................................................................................58
Managing Files......................................................................................................................59
Searching for Recorded Files................................................................................................59
Locking and Unlocking Recorded Files................................................................................60
CHAPTER10 DVR Management.................................................................................................61
Managing System..................................................................................................................62
Upgrading the System Firmware ..........................................................................................62
Restoring Default Settings ....................................................................................................62
Exporting & Importing Configuration ..................................................................................63
Viewing System Logs...........................................................................................................64
Locking and Unlocking System Menus................................................................................65

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CHAPTER1 Introduction

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Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the DS-7300 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-7300 series DVR, shown in Figure 1 ushers in the next generation of digital video recording technology
from Hikvision. Built on an embedded platform and combining the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and
decoding technologies, the DS-7300 contains the perfect combination of rock-solid reliability and high
performance. The DS-7300 will only support analog-based cameras.
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 watermark.
• Local Functions (Monitoring):
• Support three independent local output including VGA, and spotAUX composite video output.
• 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.
• Supports multi-level user management, each user can have individual DVR access rights.
• Supports mouse, front panel, IR control and Hikvision DS-1003KI keyboard
• Local Functions (HDD Management):
• Supports up to 4 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 multiple recording types, including, continuous, alarm, motion recording, etc.
• 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.
Fig 1: DS-7304/7308/7316

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•Supports all channels playback (DS-7304: 4-ch; DS-7308: 8-ch; DS-7316: 16-ch).
• 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, 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, shutdown.
• Supports event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
• Support remote 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
Your DVR comes with built-in front panel controls, as shown in Figure 3.
The controls on the front panel include:
1. IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote.
2. USB Ports: 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.
• 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.
•Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
•RECORD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
• NETWORK: Network indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.
4. 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.
• Switching between different channels in Playback mode.
Control Buttons:
•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. The MENU /
WIPER button will also bring up Sensitivity Interface settings. In PTZ Control mode, the MENU / WIPER button
wills tart the wiper (if applicable).
• F1/LIGHT Button: The F1/LIGHT 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.
• F2/AUX Button: The F2/AUX button is used to cycle through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel &
OSD Position settings.
• ESC Button: The ESC button is used to escape to the previous menu and to arm/disarm the DVR in Preview
mode.
•EDIT / IRIS+ Button: The EDIT / IFIS+ 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 PTX control mode, the EDIT / IRIS+ button opens up the iris of the
camera. In playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.
• 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.
• REC/SHOT Button: The REC/SHOT button is used to enter the Manual Record interface. If used when
controlling a PTZ, pressing the REC/SHOT button and then a Numeric button will call a PTZ preset.
Fig 3: HK-RA304/308/316

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• MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- Button: The MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button is used to switch between main and spot
output. In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom the camera out.
• 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
• 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. It can also be
used to select entire masked areas, such as in Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.
•A/FOCUS+ Button: 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). It can also be used
to clear entire masked areas, such as in the Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.
• SHIFT Button: Switch between control button and alphanumeric button. If “STATUS” indicator is in red, it
means that buttons are alphanumeric buttons.
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 fast-forward and rewind recorded video. The Left
and Right button will select the next and previous day of recordings. 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. In Single Play mode,
pressing the ENTER button will advance the video by a single frame.
6. JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection in a menu. In the
Playback mode, the outer ring is used to speed up/slow down the video. The inner ring can be used to jump 30
seconds forward/backwards in a video. In Preview mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.
7. CD/DVD Slot: For use with internal CD/DVD writer.
Note: If GUARD indicator is blue (default), all alarm event and exception settings are valid. Otherwise, alarm
event and exception settings will be invalid, but normal recording will still be available.
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

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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 (See page 9).
2. DEV Button: Enables/Disables Remote Control.
3. Alphanumeric Buttons: Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel (See page 9).
4. EDIT Button: Same as EDIT/IRIS+ button on front panel (See page 9).
5. A Button: Same as A/FOCUS+ button on front panel (See page 9).
6. REC Button: Same as REC/SHOT button on front panel (See page 9).
7. PLAY Button: Same as PLAY/AUTO button on front panel (See page 9).
8. INFO Button: Same as ZOOM+ button on front panel (See page 9).
9. VOIP Button: Same as MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button on front panel (See page 9).
10. MENU Button: Same as MENU/WIPER button on front panel (See page 9).
11. PREV Button: Same as PREV/FOCUS- button on front panel (See page 9).
12. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: Same as DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel (See page 9).
13. PTZ Button: Same as PTZ/IRIS- button on front panel (See page 9).
14. ESC Button: Same as ESC button on front panel (See page 9).
15. RESERVED: Reserved.
16. F1 Button: Same as F1/LIGHT button on front panel (See page 9).
17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18. F2 Button: Same as F2/AUX button on front panel (See page 9).
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.

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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.
Figure 6. Soft Keyboard Buttons

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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 VGAmonitor. 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.

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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.
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).

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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.
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.

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Checking the Status of Your DVR
The current status of your DVR can be checked at anytime by going to the Status menu. The status
menu, shown in Figure 12 can be accessed by going to Main Menu > Status.
Figure 12. Status Menu
The items that are found on the Status menu include:
• Model: The model number of the DVR.
• Firmware Version: The current firmware version installed on the DVR.
• Encoder Version: The current encoder version installed on the DVR.
• System Time: The current system time.
•Total Disk Space: Total disk space of the DVR.
• Free Disk Space: Total free disk space of the DVR.
• Uptime: The amount of time the DVR has been up and running.
• Messages: Displays the overall system status.
•IPAddress: IP address that is set for the DVR.
• Subnet Mask: Subnet mask that is used for the DVR.
• Default Gateway: The default gateway that is set on the DVR.
• DNS Server: The DNS server that’s currently being used on the DVR.
• DVR Domain Name: The DVR domain name that is set for the DVR.
• Client/HTTP Port: The current ports being used for client and web access.
• Multicast Address: The multicast address that’s being used on the DVR.
• Camera Status: The recording status of the attached cameras. A blue circle denotes that the
camera is recording while a gray circle shows that it is not.

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CHAPTER3 Live Feed

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Watching a Live Feed
The Live Feed mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at the very top of the
menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC button multiple times (depending on which menu you’re on) will
bring you to the Live Feed mode.
Understanding Live Feed Icons
There are multiple icons on each display in Live Feed mode to indicate different camera status and
settings. These icons include:
Event Icon: Indicates video loss or tampering, motion detection and /or sensor alarm.
Record Icon: Indicates the current channel is recording. There cording may have been started
manually, from a schedule, and/or triggered from motion or alarm.
Picture Settings Icon: Adjust picture settings for selected display.
PTZ Control Icon: Enter PTZ control mode for the selected display.
Preset Icon: Recall PTZ preset.
Patrol Icon: Recall PTZ patrol.
Tour Icon: Recall PTZ tour.
Zoom In/Zoom Out: Zoom in/out with PTZ.
Full Screen/Exit Full Screen Icon: Enter into/exit out of full screen mode for selected
display.
Audio On/Audio Off Icon: Enable/disable audio for selected display.
Close Icon: Exit out of current setting and return to previous mode.
Figure 13. Live Feed Icons
Note: Status for video loss is only valid with analog cameras. Event icons will only be displayed when
armed, except for the video loss alarm.
Operating the Live Feed
In Live Feed mode, you may adjust the settings for individual cameras by left-clicking on the desired
display with the mouse.. The selected display will be surrounded with a green border, as shown in
Figure 14.