HIK VISION DS-7300HFI-S Series User manual

DS-7300HFI-S Series DVR
USER’S MANUAL
Version 3.1.0
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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.
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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..............................................................................................................14
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 ............................................................................................40
Playing Back Frame-by-Frame .............................................................................................41
Using Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................41
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
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Configuring Alarms ......................................................................................................................49
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..........................................................................................................................56
Understanding Exception Trigger Options ...........................................................................57
C H A PT E R 8...................................................................................................................................58
Network Settings.................................................................................................................................58
Configuring Network Settings ......................................................................................................59
Configuring Basic Settings ...................................................................................................59
Configuring PPPoE Settings.................................................................................................60
Configuring DDNS ...............................................................................................................61
Configuring an NTP Server ..................................................................................................62
Configuring a Remote Alarm Host .......................................................................................63
Configuring Multicast...........................................................................................................64
Configuring Server and HTTP Ports.....................................................................................64
Email.....................................................................................................................................65
C H A PT E R 9...................................................................................................................................66
PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................................66
Navigating PTZ Menus.................................................................................................................67
Configuring PTZ Settings.............................................................................................................67
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns........................................................................................68
Understanding PTZ Controls ................................................................................................68
Customizing Presets..............................................................................................................69
Customizing Patrols..............................................................................................................69
Customizing Patterns ............................................................................................................71
C H A PT E R 1 0................................................................................................................................73
Camera Management .........................................................................................................................73
Configuring OSD Settings ............................................................................................................74
Setting up Privacy Mask...............................................................................................................74
Adjusting Display Settings............................................................................................................75
C H A PT E R 1 1................................................................................................................................77
HDD Management ..............................................................................................................................77
Managing HDDs...........................................................................................................................78
Initializing HDDs..................................................................................................................78
Setting HDD Groups.............................................................................................................78
Setting HDD Status...............................................................................................................79
Checking HDD Status...........................................................................................................80
Configuring HDD Alarms.....................................................................................................82
C H A PT E R 1 2................................................................................................................................83
DVR Management ..............................................................................................................................83
Configuring System Settings ........................................................................................................84
Configuring General Settings................................................................................................84
Configuring Advanced Settings............................................................................................84
Configuring RS-232 Port Settings ................................................................................................85
Managing User Accounts..............................................................................................................86
Adding a New User...............................................................................................................86
Deleting a User......................................................................................................................89
Modifying a User ..................................................................................................................89
Managing System..........................................................................................................................90
Importing & Exporting Configuration ..................................................................................90
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Updating System Firmware ..........................................................................................................90
Restoring Default Settings ............................................................................................................92
Viewing System Information........................................................................................................92
Viewing System Logs...................................................................................................................92
C H A PT E R 1 3................................................................................................................................95
Appendix..............................................................................................................................................95
Glossary ........................................................................................................................................96
FAQ...............................................................................................................................................97
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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction
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Overview
DS-7300HFI-S embedded net DVR is an excellent digital surveillance product adopts embedded Linux OS and
DaVinci Processor, along with the most advanced technology in the Information technology Industry such as video
encoding/decoding, hard disk recording and TCP/IP transmission. The firmware is burned into the flash, making it
more stable and reliable than software programs running from a standard disk drive.
Based on the latest TI DaVinci platform and adopt the advanced H.264 video compression standard, it is widely applied
as a stand-alone unit or a part of a powerful surveillance system.
Figure 1. DS-7300HFI-S Series DVR
ProductKeyFeatures
Compression
PAL/NTSC video input.
H.264 video compression standard.
OggVorbis audio compression standard.
Video encoding parameters of each channel can be set separately, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate,
image quality and etc.
Scheduled and event recording parameters configurable for per individual camera.
Support dual stream.
Encoding for both audio/video composite stream and video stream; audio and video synchronization during
composite stream encoding.
Compression, storage and network transmission of 4CIF or CIF video image in JPEG format.
Local Functions
Up to 1024×768 VGA output resolution.
1/4/9/16-camera video live view, with the camera order adjustable.
Group switch, manual switch and automatic cycle modes selectable for video live view, with the auto cycle
period configurable.
Digital zoom in live view mode.
User-defined preview layout.
Multiple alarm types: motion detection, view tampering, video exception and video loss alarm.
Privacy masking capability.
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Settings and callup of presets, patrols and patterns.
Video image zoom-in by clicking the mouse and tracing by dragging mouse in PTZ control mode.
Hard Disk Management
Up to 4 SATA HDDs, each of them can support up to 2TB capacity
S.M.A.R.T. technology
HDD standby function
Hard disk group management
HDD file system is compatible with Windows. Use pre-allocating hard disk management technology, and
no disk fragments.
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Recording and Playback
Cycle and non-cycle recording mode.
Scheduled and event video encoding parameters.
Multiple recording types, including manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm and motion & alarm
recording, etc.
8 recording time periods with separate recording types.
Pre-record and Post-record time for alarm and motion detection, and pre-record time for schedule and
manual recording.
Lock and unlock of video files.
HDD property can be set to read-only.
Video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, time etc.
Digital zoom function in playback mode.
Pause, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in progress bar by
dragging the mouse.
Backup
Record files backed up via USB device.
Bunch backup by file or by time.
Record files edited for backup in playback.
Management and maintenance for backup devices.
Alarm & Exception
Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.
Various alarm types supported: alarms for video loss, motion detection, video tempering, video signal
abnormal, video in/out format unmatched, illegal access, network disconnection, IP conflict, hard disk
error and hard disk full.
Various alarm response actions supported: camera recording, relay out, on-screen warning, audible warning
and upload to center, etc.
Auto recovery from exceptions.
Others
Control of DVR via front panel keys, mouse, IR control and special keyboard.
Three-level user management, each user with individual operating permission for DVR and camera.
Powerful record and search for log of operation, alarm and exceptions.
Import/export of device configuration files.
Network
10/100/1000M adaptive network interface.
Support TCP/IP protocol suites, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP and SMTP protocols, etc.
Unicast and multicast supported; TCP and UDP protocols applicable in unicast transmission.
Remote search, playback and download, lock/unlock of video files; support breakpoint resume.
Remote access and configuration of parameters; remote import/export of device configuration parameters.
Remote access of device running status, system log and alarm status.
Remote control of DVR via button operation.
Remote lock/unlock of panel buttons and mouse.
Remote formatting of hard disk, upgrade, reboot/shutdown and other system maintenance operations.
RS-232 and RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
Event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
Remote manual recording.
Remote enabling/disabling of alarm output.
Remote video image capture in JPEG format.
Remote PTZ control.
Voice talk and broadcast.
Built-in WEB Server.
Development
Provide Windows and Linux SDK.
Provide software source code as demo.
Provide development support and application system training.
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ProductApplicationDiagram
Figure 2. Product Application Diagram
OperatingYourDVR
There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the included IR
(Infrared) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft Keyboard.
Using the Front Panel Controls
Your DVR comes with built-in front panel controls, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. DVR Front Panel Controls
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
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
4. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR. y. ote.Indicatorturnsred
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flicker in green when network connection is functioning normally.
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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.
•Ready: The indicator lights in blue when DVR is functioning properl
•Status: The indicator lights in blue when DVR is controlledbyanIRrem
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: Indicating the working status of the device. The indicator w
DVR is under recording.
•Network: The indictor will
5. Alphanumeric Buttons: Alphanumeric buttons used in various menus of the DVR.
•Switching to the corresponding channel in Preview or PTZ Control mode.
•Inputting numbers and characters in Edit mode.
•Switching between different channels in Playbac
6. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter n
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F
field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2:(1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to cycle
through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”; (3) Exit and back to the previous menu
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters before cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in playback
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”; (3) Playback, for direct access to
playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for direct access
to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control interface
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera displa
preview
•0/A:(1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet,
symbols and numeric input)
7. Control Buttons:
•Directional butto
fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are use
to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are used to select the
recording 30s forwards or backwards. In preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle th
channels.
•Enter: The En
fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video. In
single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance the video by a single frame.
auto sequence preview mode, the buttons can be used to pause / resume auto sequence.
8. JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active se
menu. The inner ring will move the selection up and down; the inner ring will move it left and right.
In the Playback mode, the inner ring is used to jump 30 seconds forward/backward in a video. The
inner ring can be used to speed up/slow down the video. In Preview mode, it can be used to cycle
through different channels.
Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operating.
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Figure 4. 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: Turn on/off DVR.
2. DEV: Enable/Disable Remote Control.
3. Alphanumeric: Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.
4. EDIT: Same as JKL/EDIT button on front panel.
5. A: Same as 0/A button on front panel.
6. REC: Same as 7PQRS/REC button on front panel.
7. PLAY: Same as 6MNO/PLAY button on front panel.
8. INFO: Reserved.
9. VOIP: Same as 3DEF/F2 button on front panel.
10. MENU: Same as 1/MENU button on front panel.
11. PREV: Same as 9WXYZ/PREV button on front panel.
12. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: Same as DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel.
13. PTZ: Same as 8TUV/PTZ button on front panel.
14. ESC: Same as ESC button on front panel.
15. RESERVED: Reserved.
16. F1: Same as 2ABC/F1 button on front panel.
17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18. F2 Button: The F2 button is used to cycle through tab pages. It can also be used to enter the Channel
&OSD Position settings.
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.
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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 5.
Figure 5. Soft Keyboard
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.
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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 6. Soft Keyboard Buttons
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RearPanelDiagram
Figure 7. DS-7304HFI-S Rear Panel
No. Item Description
MAIN VIDEO OUT BNC connector for main video output. If VGA is connected, the MAIN VIDEO OUT will not function. If VGA is not connected, it is used as the main video output
with local video display and menu operations.
1
SPOT VIDEO OUT BNC connector for spot monitor. Single window-division view.
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. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO
OUT.
6 VGA VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7 RS-232 DB9 connector for RS-232 devices.
8 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
9 USB Interface Connector for USB devices.
10 VIDEO LOOP OUT Connector for video loop output.
11 Termination Switch Connection of 120-ohm terminator for RS-485 bus. ON=connected;
OFF=disconnected.
RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
KB Control Interface D+, D- pin are connected 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.
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ALARM OUT Connector for alarm output.
13 GND Grounding(needs to be connected when DVR starts up).
14 100~240VAC 100~240VAC power supply.
15 POWER Switch for turn on/off the device.
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Figure 8. DS-7308/7316HFI-S Rear Panel
No. Item Description
MAIN VIDEO OUT BNC connector for main video output. If VGA is connected, the MAIN VIDEO OUT will not function. If VGA is not connected, it is used as the main video output
with local video display and menu operations.
1
SPOT VIDEO OUT BNC connector for spot monitor. Single window-division view.
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. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT.
6 VIDEO LOOP OUT Connector for video loop output.
7 VGA VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
8 RS-232 DB9 connector for RS-232 devices.
9 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network)
10 USB Interface Connector for USB devices.
11 Termination Switch Connection of 120-ohm terminator for RS-485 bus. ON=connected;
OFF=disconnected.
RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
KB Control Interface D+, D- pin are connected 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.
12
ALARM OUT Connector for alarm output.
13 GND Grounding(needs to be connected when DVR starts up).
14 100~240VAC 100~240VAC power supply.
15 POWER Switch for turn on/off the device.
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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 and click yes to message “Are you sure you want to shut down now?”
3. 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 “Shutting down” 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
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password 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.
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