HIK VISION DS-8000HMFI Series User manual

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DS-8000HMFI Series Mobile DVR
User Manual
Version 1.0
This manual,which may contain technical incorrectnesses due to printing,will be kept
updating aperiodically without notice,and softwares refered as well.

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Catalog
1 Production Description ............................................................................................................4
1.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Key features .....................................................................................................................4
2 Installation help.........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Check device and accessories. ............................................................................................6
2.2 Install HD............................................................................................................................6
2.3 Rear Panel Interface Description......................................................................................6
2.3.1 Rear Panel Description........................................................................................7
2.3.2 Batteries and ignition switch connection...........................................................8
2.3.3 Alarm Output Connection Guide ......................................................................10
3 Operation Guide .....................................................................................................................12
3.1 Front Panel Description..................................................................................................12
3.2IR Controller...........................................................................................................12
3.3Menu Description....................................................................................................15
3.3.1Menu Items....................................................................................................15
3.3.2Menu Operation ............................................................................................16
3.4Character Input........................................................................................................18
Chapter4Basic Operation Guide.........................................................................................19
4.1 Power on .................................................................................................................19
4.2 Preview....................................................................................................................19
4.3User name and password.......................................................................................22
4.4PTZ Control ..........................................................................................................24
4.5 Manual Record........................................................................................................24
4.6 Playback..................................................................................................................25
4.7Backup Recorded Files .........................................................................................29
4.7.1 Auto backup................................................................................................................29
4.8 Media file import and play................................................................................................32
4.8.1 Make import HDD...............................................................................................32
4.8.2 Format the media player HDD..........................................................................33
4.8.3 Import media file .................................................................................................33
4.8.4 movie management............................................................................................33
4.8.5 play the media file...............................................................................................33
Chapter5Parameters Setup Guide.....................................................................................35
5.1Basic setting.......................................................................................................................35
5.1.1 Administrator and Password .............................................................................35
5.1.2Add and Delete User...............................................................................................37
5.1.3Unit Name and Device ID............................................................................40
5.2Local preview Setup................................................................................................42
5.2.1 Video output standard........................................................................................42
5.2.2VGA setup.............................................................................................................42
5.2.3OSD Setup ....................................................................................................43

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5.2.4Video Parameters Setup .............................................................................46
5.2.5Mask Area Setup ..........................................................................................48
5.2.6Preview Properties .......................................................................................49
5.3 Alarm setup .......................................................................................................................51
5.3.1External Alarm Input and Relay Output.....................................................51
5.3.2Motion Detection Alarm ...............................................................................55
5.3.3 Video Loss Alarm................................................................................................58
5.3.4 View Tampering Alarm .......................................................................................60
5.4Recording Setup......................................................................................................62
5.4.1Recording parameters description:...................................................................62
5.4.2 Record Schedule setup .....................................................................................64
5.4.3 Pre-record and post-record setup ....................................................................66
5.5Network Parameters..............................................................................................66
5.6PTZ .......................................................................................................................68
5.8Exceptions.............................................................................................................78
Chapter6Utilities....................................................................................................................79
6.1Restore Parameters................................................................................................79
6.2 Upgrade...................................................................................................................80
6.3 Hard Disk Management ..........................................................................................81
6.4Clear Alarm Out....................................................................................................81
6.5Reboot...................................................................................................................81
6.6Power Off..............................................................................................................81
6.7 Vehicle info....................................................................................................................82
6.8 View Log...........................................................................................................................82
6.9System Information...............................................................................................86
Chapter7Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................87
7.1FTP Server Setup ..................................................................................................87
7.2 Upgrade Mode.........................................................................................................90
Appendix AHDD Capacity Calculation...........................................................................91
Appendix BDVR Connect Cable Definition ...................................................................92
1RS-485 connect cable made method...............................................................................92
2UTP network connect cable made method......................................................................92
3RS-232 connect cable made method...............................................................................93
Appendix CSpecifications ................................................................................................96
Appendix DQuick Search Function Table......................................................................98
Appendix ETroubleshooting ..........................................................................................100
Appendix FProduct Service...........................................................................................102
Appendix GCustomer Information Card.......................................................................103

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1 Production Description
1.1 Overview
Embedded digital net recorder DS-8000HMFI,which is excellent and of the highest
resolution 4CIF, is designed for vehicle surveillance.it combines the latest technology from
fields IT, mechanism and electronics,such as,video and audio compression&decompression,
recording of high capacity hard disk,TCP/IP,driving track monitoring,GPS,wireless,media
playing,CAN bus interface and so on…….in addition, built-in application code in FLASH
definitely makes it more stable.
DS-8000HMFI adopts patented army technology of high shock tolerance for harddisk.
DS-8000HMFI is an integration of DVR and DVS,can either work alone or in groups
basing on internet.
1.2 Key features
Compression technology
zFour ports PAL/NTSC Vin ,25bps DSP-based real-time compression.
H.264 based.
Choice of changeable date and frame rate,configurable video quality and date rate.
zFour ports Ain,16kps OggVorbis standard real-time compession for each.
zChoice of resolutions 4CIF,DCIF,2CIF, and QCIF.
zChoice of synchronously mixed video&audio and single video.
zMulti-zone motion detection
zOSD,self-adjusted date&time, gray scale adjustment.
zLOGO。
zWATER-MARK
Feature of local process
Video recording
zSATA HD,integrated high-speed eSATA backup interface
zPre-allocation and low-seeking technology ensure recorded data be effectively
scanned.
zManagement locking ensures the security of key information.(HD format FAT32)
zSMART
zPatented army technology of high shock tolerance for HD.
zChoice of recording modes cycle and non-cycle
zRecordings backup to USB,USB HD and eSATA HD.
zGPS.OSD and recording of longitude,latitude and speed.
zConfigurable turning off time(5 sec-6 hours) after engine down
zAutomatic backup
Preview and playback
zMonitor output and VGA output
zMulti preview modes,such as 1/4
zPortion video mask
zPortion video mask alarm
zChoice of playback modes fast forward,fast rewind and single frame.
Search by channel,recording type and time.
zOSD and channel name overlapping.
zIndication of recording and alarm
zChoice playback modes by file order,break and GPS orientation or random.
zTwo ports power amplifier
zRecords for parking,reversing,right reversing,left reversing ,alarm and so on……
Control
zPZT and camera.
zPresetted point,cruise and track

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Alarm
zFour ports input alarm,2 ports output alarm
zChoice of alarm types motion detected,mask,video loss and switch input.
zAlarm plan,various of feedbacks,alarm triggered presetted point,cruise or track.
zA series of alarm types,such as HD error and video format conflict
Security
zCustomizing authority for operators by the unique administrator.
zChannel based authority.
Network
zTCP/IP based
zWireless comfortable compression technology.
zAdaptive regulation of frame and data rate according to bandwidth.
zSoftware for alarms e.g. switch triggered,abnormity and GPS.
zScreen capture at client software.
zTrack tracing and video playback at client side.
zMonitored vehicle orienting/mapping by client software
zPPPoE enabled
zPPP enabled
zLog system
Client developing
zSDK provided
zDEMOs with source code provided

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2 Installation help
Notice：operate with power off.
2.1 Check device and accessories.
Please check carefully according to the list inside once you get it.
2.2 Install HD
Tool
Cross tip screwdriver.
Steps
1.Open DVR cabinent
2.Fix HD by screwdriver.
3.Insert data cable
4.Insert power cable
5.Paint disk with sol to be against high shock.
6.Cover and screw DVR.
Caution:The power supply includes DC 12V and DC 24V, make sure the connection is
correct.
Notice：
1.No HDs attached for standard configuration.
2.Tips for HD purchase:please choose recommended high-quality HD from creditable
provider,that should be comfortable for longtime and frequent read&write.
3. HD should be formatted after the installation,or there may accur HD error with alarm.
4.With the default configuration,the corresponding recording time for different Volume are:
HD volume（unit：GB）Recording time（unit：Hour）
160 720
250 1130
320 1140
500 2260
750 3390
Declaration:recording time may be not so precise,it is just for reference and we will not take the
responsibility for this.
2.3 Rear Panel Interface Description
Note: Please refer to DVR product for actual rear panel interface.

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2.3.1 Rear Panel Description
Num Physical interface
Interface
description
Connection description
1
RS-485 (T+ T- R+ R-)
CAN (1H 1L 2H 2L)
8-pin bayonet
catch with flange
485 interface for PTZ decoder, etc
CAN bus interface
2
ALARM IN (1 2 3 4)
ALARM OUT (1A 1B 2A 2B)
8-pin bayonet
catch with flange
Alarm input interface
Alarm output interface
3 DC OUT
4-pin avigation
interface
Output +12V DC or +5V DC
4 KEY 4-pin avigation Connect to vehicle ignition switch

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interface
5 DC IN
5-pin avigation
interface
Power in, connect to vehicle
batteries output (24V/12V)
6 SENSOR IN (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)
8-pin bayonet
catch with flange
Vehicle driving record interface
7 AUDIO OUT (+L - +R – G G)
6-pin bayonet
catch with flange
2 channel audio amplifier output
8
RS-232
LAN
RJ45
RJ45
DTE serial interface
Network interface，connect to
network switch, etc
9 VGA
DB15 female
connector
VGA output interface
10 USB USB interface Connect to USB device
11
CH1~CH4
OUT1
OUT2
4-pin avigation
interface
Video channel 1～4, audio in/ 12V
output
Video output1/audio output1/LINE
IN
Media video output
2.3.2 Batteries and ignition switch connection
Special Notice: The KEY wire of ignition switch must be connected, otherwise the
device cannot boot successfully.
Power line from batteries should be directly connected to “DC IN + + - -” interface, and the
“KEY + -” boot control signal should be connected to vehicle ignition switch.
“DC OUT +12V G” should be connected via bayonet catch to camera or other device
which requires +12V DC power supply.
“DC OUT +5V G” should be connected via bayonet catch to other devices which require
+5V DC power supply.
Note: Please pay attention to +/- connection of power wire.
Please kindly take notice that the ignition switch must be connected correctly. There are 2
types of ignition switch, the cathode ignition switch and anode ignition switch

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(1) Cathode ignition switch
Cathode ignition switch is connected to vehicle battery DC+12V/24V.
Cathodeignitionswitch
+12V/24V GND
(2) anode ignition switch
Anode ignition switch is connected to vehicle battery GND.
Anode ignition switch
GND +12V/24V
Please kindly follow the above steps on connecting ignition switch to init the device correctly.
Note: Please contact your vehicle battery manufacturer for the battery polarity
questions.
(1) Connection for Cathode ignition switch
Connect DVR “DC IN +” with vehicle battery DC+12V/24V.
Connect ignition switch with DVR “KEY+”.
Connect DVR “KEY-” and “GND” with vehicle battery GND pin as the figure below.
Cathodeignitionswitch
+12V/24V GND
DCIN-
KEY- DC IN + KEY+
(2) Connection for anode ignition switch
Connect DVR“DC IN +” and ”KEY+” with vehicle battery DC+12V/24V.
Battery
Load
Battery
Load
Battery
DVR

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Connect ignition switch with DVR“KEY-“.
Connect DVR “DC IN –” and vehicle battery GND as the figure below.
Anode ignition switch
GND +12V/24V
DCIN+
KEY+ DC IN- KEY-
After the ignition switch is on (vehicle starts), then the mobile DVR should also init. When
the ignition switch is off, then the mobile DVR will automatically shut down after preset time
period. Please refer to Chapter 5.8 for delay period setting.
2.3.3 Alarm Output Connection Guide
Alarm Output Connection Example
Please kindly pay attention to different connection for JJ1. While connecting to DC load, the
2 connection mode for JJ1 are both okay,yet it is suggested to use it under 12V,1A. While
connecting to AC load,then JJ1 must be open(unplug the short-circuit port on main board).
For safety consideration, it is recommended to use external relays while connecting to AC
load(As the right side figure shows).There are 4 short-circuit port on main board that refers
to each alarm output channelas JJ1, JJ2, JJ3, JJ4, which are all in short-circuit mode by
default, and must be unplugged while connecting to AC load.
Wanings！Short-circuit port must be unplugged on connect to AC load, and users
should also use external relays to avoid device damage and shork hazard!
Battery
DVR

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Connection Guide
1. Unplug the green plugs on device;
2. Use screw driver to loosen the screws, and put the signal wire into the bottom of
reeds,then fasten the screws again;
3. Connnect the green plugs into the device again.

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3 Operation Guide
3.1 Front Panel Description
Note: Please refer to the product for actual interfaces.
CH1 Status of
channel 1 PWR Power
CH2 Status of
channel 2 READY Self-detect mode
CH3 Status of
channel 3 STATUS Other Status
CH4 Status of
channel 4 ALARM ALARM lamp
MODEM MODEM lamp
GPS GPS status indicator lamp
HDD HDD indicator lamp
LINK Nwtwork connection indicator
lamp
Tx/Rx Network status indocator
lamp
Red light means network transmitting, and green light means on recording; while orange
means network transmitting with network recording.
IR on the left is the IR controller line-in interface, while IR on the left is IR controller signal
receiver.
PWR,READY lamp will be on during a proper device booting, if not, please check power
connection. If power connection is correct then,please contact you dealer.
“DC 12V”is used for DC12V power output and video output for DS-1002HMI (Mobile DVR
Backup Device).
“eSATA” is for eSATA connection of DS-1002HMI.
Note：No device Number is needed for mobile DVR while taking an IR control, users can
directly press the relative function keys for device control.
3.2 IR Controller
Note：Please input default ID/password as “admin”,“12345”.
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receiving part.
Index Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of front
panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of front panel.
5 A Same as A key of front panel.
6 REC Same as REC key of front panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of front panel.
9 VOIP Same as VOIP key of frint panel.
For XA-16HSI, same as MON key.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys and enter
key of front panel.
13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front panel.
14 ESC Same as ESC key of front panel.
15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as【F1】key of front panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens
control.
18 F2 Same as【F2】key of front panel.
If IR controller cannot work properly, please kindly check:
Battary volume and polarity;

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Wether blocked during transmission
Any Fluorescent nearby
Note: Please contact your dealer if the IR controller cannot work properly after all the above
issues have been excluded.

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3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver time
VGA resolution
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and position setup
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue
and Saturation
OSD Display mode, position and
OSD format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area and
response setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection sensitivity, area
and response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop recording
Resolution and recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and password
Alarms
Alarm input type (Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and PTZ
linkage
Alarm output and schedule
Exceptions
Exceptions type
Exceptions response
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232
RS232 parameters
RS232 work mode
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or modification
User rights setup

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Media player
Line
Movie
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information
3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress[MENU]key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress[PLAY]short key to enter into playback menu.
zPerss[REC]short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPerss[PTZ]short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and
password is “12345”.
Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectanglar frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one
icon to another by using [Æ]or[Å]key. When the “Active Frame” is located on one icon, you
can press[ENTER]key to enter into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active
Frame” to “Image” icon, press [ENTER]to enter into the secondary menu as following:

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Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular frame named
“Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This “Active Frame” can be moved by
[Æ]or[Å]keys. There are such kinds of menu items:
a) Check Box: Provide 2 options, “9” means enable and “×” means disable. You can
use [ENTER]or[EDIT]key to switch over.
b) List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected.
You can use[↑]and[↓]to select one option. For example, on the right side of “Select
Camera”, there is a list box for you to select one camera.
c) Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press[EDIT]key to enter into edit status,
you can input characters as following:
i. Press[A]key to select number, upper case, lower case or symbols;
ii. Use[Æ]and[Å]keys to move cursor;
iii. Use[EDIT]key to delete the charcter in front of cursor;
iv. Press[ENTER]or[ESC]to exit edit.
d) Button: Excute a special function or enter into next sub-menu. For example, press
“Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press[Confirm]to save parameters and return
to parent menu. Press[Cancel]button to cancel and return to parent menu. The
button in grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.
How to exit menu
Press[PREV]key to exit menu and return to preview mode.

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3.4 Character Input
In the menu interface, if you enter into edit status (for example, in the “camera name” edit
box), at the bottom of screen, the input status is appeared:
Here it means you can press numeric keys to input digital number.
Press[A]key to change input methods. You can select “number”, “Uppercase”,
“Lowercase” or “Symbol”.
Uppercase
Lowercase
Symbol
There are 24 symbols in all. They are divided into 4 pages, and you can use[0]key to turn over
page.

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Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide
Notice: in this part, the user must have the operate rights, otherwise he can not do any
operation. In this case, a dialoge will popup as bellow.
4.1 Power on
Note: Please make sure the power supply matches DVR and AC cable connected
correctly. Before switch DVR on, please connect one monitor with VOUT or VGA
interface. Otherwise, you can not see graphic user interface and can not do operation.
If[POWER]lamp is off, please do as following:
Step1: Connect AC cable correctly;
Step2: Switch on the power button on the real panel.
If[POWER]lamp is in red, just press[POWER]button to start DVR.
When DVR is started,[POWER]lamp is in green. On the monitor or VGA display, DSP and
HDD initialization process will be shown.
The first line represents DSP initialization. If the DSP icon is “×”, it means that the DSP is
initialized error, please contact administrator at once.
The second line represents HDD initialization. Icons of IDE1 master and slaver HDDs,
IDE2 master and slaver HDDs, etc are displayed. If the HDD icon is “×”, it means the
corresponding HDD is not installed or not detected. If HDD is not detected, please contact
administrator.
Note: If HDD is not installed or not detected, DVR will beep for alarm. You can disable
the audio warning option of HardDiskError in the “Exceptions” menu.
4.2 Preview
DVR will enter into preview mode after it is started.
On preview screen, you can see date, time, camera name and camera status icon.

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In the screen, it will display record and alarm status of each camera. These two kinds of
status will switch over automatically.
Press [A] key to display or hide the camera status bar.
Camera record status is following:
Icon Icon Color Status Description
White No video signal
Yellow Vdieo input
Pink Manual recording
Green Real time recording
Blue Motion detect recording
Red External alarm recording