HIK VISION DS-8100HMFI-TH Series User manual

DS-8100HMFI-TH Series Mobile DVR
User Manual
Version 2.2.0

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Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User Manual
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to
your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
Description on Laser Specification
The optical disc drive such as DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive 22X that is used in this computer is equipped
with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT TO IEC60825-1
LASER KLASSE 1
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser
product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of
America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 60825-1 and EN 60825-1 on
class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with the optical disc drive in the following list according to the model.

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Safety Warnings and Cautions
Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions:
Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when
using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user. This
device should only be used by the Employees from our company with knowledge and training in
working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC mains voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This device
must be connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated voltage and current. No user
serviceable parts inside the power supply.
System Grounding (Earthing): To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that the earth grounding
is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also connected to properly wired grounded
receptacles and are approved medical devices.
Power Connect and Disconnect: The AC power supply cord is the main disconnect device to
mains (AC power).The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be readily
accessible.
Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform installation/maintenance on this
device during an electrical storm.

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Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed
for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency in your region. The connector that
plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female connector. See the following
website for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.
Lithium Battery: This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of explosion if the
battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the vendor’s
instructions and in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Perchlorate Material: Special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division
4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This device includes a battery which contains
perchlorate material.
Taiwan battery recycling:
Please recycle batteries.
Thermal and Mechanical Injury: Some components such as heat sinks, power regulators,
and processors may be hot; care should be taken to avoid contact with these components.
Electro Magnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for compliance with
emissions limits of FCC and similar international regulations. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or
sold, or leased until authorization from the United States FCC or its equivalent in other countries has been obtained. Use of
this equipment in a residential location is prohibited. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
which may result in harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is required to take measures to
eliminate the interference or discontinue the use of this equipment.
Lead Content:
Please recycle this device in a responsible manner. Refer to local environmental regulations
for proper recycling; do not dispose of device in unsorted municipal waste.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
The installation of mobile DVR must be done by qualified automobile assembly manufacturers or dealers. And
the device should be installed at well-ventilated location inside the automobile.
Please make yourself be familiar with the power connection before installation.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
The wireless and GPS antennas should be installed on top of vehicle or below the windshield and make sure
they are not covered or blocked by any other object. When both the master and slave antennas are connected,
locate them vertically with above 20cm distance from each other.
The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the device for repair or maintenance by
yourself.
If you encounter any questions about this device, please contact the technicians from HIKVISION or its
authorized suppliers.

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Product Key Features
Main Features
Newly-featured GUI with easy and flexible operation.
Up to 4 network cameras are connectable.
Each analog channel supports 4CIF real time encoding.
H.264 (standard) video compression with high reliability and superior definition.
Two pluggable 2.5-inch SATAdisks are connectable.
Patented hard disk vibration reduction technology.
Built-in 3G (WCDMA/CDMA2000/TD-SCDMA) module.
USB / eSATA interface, SD & SIM card interface, audio & video output interface and network interface are
provided on the front panel.
Built-in high-sensitivity GPS module.
Interfaces are provided for recording driving information of the vehicle’s turning left/right, braking, reversing,
etc.
Aviation connectors adopted for all video input/output, audio input/output and power supply, ensuring high
stability of signal connection.
Delay (0min~6h) shutdown and 24-hour scheduled startup/shutdown configurable.
Wide-range power input (+6 VDC ~+36 VDC).
Aluminum chassis.
Local Monitoring
1/4/9/16-division live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable.
Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle review is also provided, the
interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception alarm and video loss alarm functions.
Privacy mask.
HDD Management
Up to two 2.5-inch SATA hard disks and HDD S.M.A.R.T. function is supported.
Support HDD sleeping function.
File format compatible with Windows system; eliminate the file fragments by disk space pre-allocation.
Record and Playback
Each camera can be configured with normal and event compression parameters. Sub-stream can be configured
locally.
Multiple recording types: normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
8 recording time periods with separate recording types configurable.
Pre-record and post-record for alarm and motion detection for recording.
Search and play back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.

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Support pause, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback.
Backup
Export video data by USB device and eSATA device.
Export video data by Mobile DVR Backup Device.
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Management of alarm input/output.
Management of alarm for video loss, motion detection, video tampering.
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard mismatch,
illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, HDD error, and HDD full.
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm and alarm output. Motion detection and alarm can trigger
recording. Exception can trigger audio alarm and alarm output.
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Two-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operator accounts.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Import and export of device configuration file.
Network Functions
1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface.
4 network interfaces with PoE function for network cameras.
WCDMA, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA supported.
WiFi supported.
Remote configuration and operation by iVMS platform and WVS platform.
TCP/IP protocol, DHCP, DNS, NTP, and SADP are supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
Remote search, playback, download of record files.
Resume broken transfer when downloading.
Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
Remote HDD formatting, program upgrading and system restart.
RS-232, RS-485 parameters configuration and transparent channel transmission.
Development Scalability:
SDK for Windows and Linux system.
Development support and training for application system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User Manual ......................................................................1
Chapter 1 ..........................................................................................................................................10
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Verify Contents ....................................................................................................................................11
1.2 Front Panel and Rear Panel .................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.2 Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................12
1.3 IR Remote Control Operations.............................................................................................................14
1.4 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR............................................................................................. 16
1.4.3 Vehicle ignition startup.................................................................................................................16
1.4.4 Auto On/Off.................................................................................................................................. 18
1.5 Connecting to Alarm Input / Output Device........................................................................................18
1.6 Hard Disk Installation ..........................................................................................................................19
1.7 SIM / SD Card Installation....................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 ..........................................................................................................................................23
Basic Operations................................................................................................................................23
2.1 Main Menu..........................................................................................................................................24
2.2 Managing User Accounts..................................................................................................................... 24
2.3 Configuring General Settings............................................................................................................... 25
2.4 Configuring Cameras ........................................................................................................................... 27
2.5 Configuring Display Settings................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3 ..........................................................................................................................................30
Record Settings..................................................................................................................................30
3.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters .......................................................................................................31
3.1.1 Initializing HDDs ...........................................................................................................................31
3.1.2 Configuring Record Settings .........................................................................................................31
3.2 Configuring Motion Detection Record ................................................................................................33
3.3 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record ...................................................................................................34
3.4 Searching Record Files......................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 4 ..........................................................................................................................................37
Wireless Network Settings.................................................................................................................37
4.1 Configuring 3G..................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Configuring WiFi.................................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 5 ..........................................................................................................................................41
Platform Settings...............................................................................................................................41
5.1 Accessing by the WVS Platform...........................................................................................................42

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5.2 Accessing by the iVMS Platform .......................................................................................................... 42
5.3 Accessing by the Push Mode Platform ................................................................................................ 43
Chapter 6 ..........................................................................................................................................44
Special Functions...............................................................................................................................44
6.1 Configuring Startup and Shutdown ..................................................................................................... 45
6.2 Configuring GPS...................................................................................................................................46
6.3 Configuring G-Sensor........................................................................................................................... 47
6.4 Configuring Sensor-In .......................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 7 ..........................................................................................................................................49
Other Functions.................................................................................................................................49
7.1 Configuring Network Settings .............................................................................................................50
7.2 Configuring Alarm................................................................................................................................ 51
7.2.1 Configuring Alarm Input ............................................................................................................... 51
7.2.2 Configuring Alarm Output ............................................................................................................ 52
7.2.3 Detecting Video Tampering.......................................................................................................... 53
7.2.4 Detecting Video Loss.................................................................................................................... 55
7.2.5 Handling Exceptions ..................................................................................................................... 56
7.3 Configuring IPC .................................................................................................................................... 57
7.4 Configuring Serial Port......................................................................................................................... 58
7.5 Configuring Automatic Backup............................................................................................................ 59
Chapter 8 ..........................................................................................................................................61
Device Management and Maintenance ..............................................................................................61
8.1 Checking Status ................................................................................................................................... 62
8.2 Management and Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 62
8.2.1 Upgrading the System................................................................................................................... 62
8.2.2 Searching & Exporting Log files .................................................................................................... 63
8.2.3 Restoring Default Settings ............................................................................................................ 65
8.2.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files...................................................................................... 65
8.2.5 Viewing System Information ........................................................................................................66
8.2.6 Backup Device ..............................................................................................................................66
8.2.7 Rebooting DVR ............................................................................................................................. 67
Appendix ..........................................................................................................................................68
Glossary..................................................................................................................................................... 68
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................69

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Chapter 1
Introduction

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1.1 Verify Contents
Verify that the package contents are correct by checking the items against the packing list.
Note: Please contact your dealer for damaged or missing items.
1.2 Front Panel and Rear Panel
1.2.1 Front Panel
DS-8100HMFI-TH Front Panel is shown in figure below.
Figure 1. 1 Front Panel
The description of LED indicators and interfaces on front panel is shown in Table 1.1.
Note: After opening the panel lock, you can see the USB and eSATAinterface, SD/SDHC card interface (reserved) and
network interface.
Table 1. 1 Description of Interface and LED Indicator on Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
1
AV OUT
Video and audio output and voltage output and wire controller composite
interface.
2
USB & eSATA
USB and eSATA composite interface.

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SD/SIM
SD/SDHC card interface (reserved); SIM card interface.
4
LAN
Network interface.
5
IR Control receiver
Receiver for IR remote.
6
POWER indicator
Red means the device is standby, green means the DVR starts up normally.
7
READY indicator
Green means the device is in normal working status and can be controlled by
remote control.
8
HDD indicator
Blinking red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
9
MODEM indicator
Turning off when there is no 3G signal or dialing is disabled. Green means there is
3G signal available.
10
ALARM indicator
Red means there are alarms.
11
GPS indicator
Turning off when there is no GPS module available. Green means there is 3G
module available and blinking green means GPS positioning successfully.
12
CH1~16
One indicator shows the status of two channels. Green means the channel number
marked in the left is in the recording status and red means that the channel number
marked on the right is recording, and the light blinking red and green means both
the two channels are recording. E.g.: Green means channel 1 is recording; Red
means the channel 9 is recording; The mixture color of green and red means the
channel 1 and channel 9 are recording simultaneously.
1.2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1. 2 Rear Panel

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Table 1. 2 Description of Rear Panel
No.
Mark
Description
1
AV OUT
4-pin aviation plug for video output and audio composite output and voltage
output.
2
RS232
5-pin aviation plug for RS-232 and voltage output.
3
CAN
Reserved. 4-pin aviation plug for collecting CAN bus data of vehicles.
4
RS422
10-pin aviation plug for RS-422 and voltage output.
5
POWER
6-pin aviation plug for voltage input and KEY startup interface.
6
CH1~4
DB15-to-aviation plug for audio and video composite input and voltage
output of channel 1~4.
7
CH5~8
DB15-to-aviation plug for audio and video composite input and voltage
output of channel 5~8.
8
CH9~12
DB15-to-aviation plug for audio and video composite input and voltage
output of channel 9~12.
9
CH13~16
DB15-to-aviation plug for audio and video composite input and voltage
output of channel 13~16.
10
LAN5
Network interface (reserved).
11
ALARM IN (1~3)
Connect to alarm input, triggered by high or low level.
12
SENSOR IN (4~8)
The input of driving information, triggered by high/low level.
Channel 8 is reserved.
13
ALARM OUT (1A 1B
2A 2B)
Alarm (relay) output interface. 1A corresponds to 1B and 2A corresponds to
2B.
14
GND of alarm input and driving information input.
15
GPS
GPS antenna.
16
3G (ANT1 ANT2)
Master/slave 3G antenna.
17
WIFI (ANT3)
WiFi antenna.
18
MCU
Interface for device maintenance.
19
SATA
External SATA disk interface (reserved).
20
LAN (1~4)
Network interface with PoE function for network camera.
Note: the descriptions are subject to the physical product.

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1.3 IR Remote Control Operations
The device may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1.3.
Figure 1. 3 Remote Control
The description of buttons on the remote control is shown in Table 1.3.
Table 1. 3 Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons
No.
Name
Description
1
Power
Reserved
2
DEV
Input device number.
3
Number keys
1.Input number, symbol, and character.
2.Switch to the corresponding channel in Live View mode.

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Edit
1.Enter the edit status, and then delete the character in the front of the
cursor.
2.It can also be used to tick checkbox.
3.In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.
5
A
Switch between input methods (Number, English, symbol) when in the edit
status.
6
REC
Reserved
7
PLAY
Enter video search interface
8
INFO
Reserved
9
VOIP
Reserved
10
MENU
Enter Main menu interface.
11
PREV
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
12
Direction keys
Up, Down, Left, Right
1.The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields
and items in menus.
2.In the playback interface, they are used for fast forward, slow forward,
rewind.
3.In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to switch channel(s).
ENTER
1.The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu
modes.
2.It can also be used to tick checkbox.
3.In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
4.In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
13
PTZ
Reserved
14
ESC
Back to the previous menu.
15
Reserved
16
F1
In video search interface, it can be used to select all record files.
17
Lens Control
Reserved
18
F2
Reserved
Troubleshooting Remote Control:
Note: Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at the IR
receiver in the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot.
Steps:

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1. Run the Client Management System to check and remember device ID#.
2. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all the IR remote controls.
3. Press the DEV button on the remote control.
4. Enter the device 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.
If the remote still can’t function properly, please change a remote and try again, or contact the device provider.
1.4 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR
There are two ways to start up DVR: Startup with vehicle ignition and time-delay shutdown, and auto on/off.
1.4.3 Vehicle ignition startup
There are two kinds of vehicle ignition switch: positive pole ignition switch and negative pole ignition switch.
For detailed time-delay shutdown, please refer to Chapter 6.1.
Note:
1. Please contact the vehicle manufacturer for the information about the connecting mode of starting switch.
2. Positive pole ignition switch is used by most cars.
Positive pole ignition switch
Figure 1. 4 Positive Pole Ignition Switch
Ignition switch is connected to the positive pole of DC+12/24V of vehicle batteries. Please make sure that the

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connection is correct, and then follow the procedure below:
Steps:
1. Connect the “DC IN +”of DVR to the positive pole of vehicle batteries;
2. Connect the “DC IN -”and “KEY -”to the negative pole of vehicle batteries;
3. Connect the “KEY +”of DVR to the vehicle ignition switch;
4. Lock the hard disk;
Note: The hard disk lock is locked when keyhole is upward and open when keyhole is leftward.
5. When switching on the vehicle, the DVR starts up with the vehicle.
Negative pole ignition switch
Figure 1. 5 Negative Pole Ignition Switch
Ignition switch is connected to the negative pole of DC+12/24V of vehicle batteries. Please make sure that the
connection is correct, and then follow the procedure below:
Steps:
1. Connect the “DC IN +”and “KEY +”of DVR to the positive pole of vehicle batteries;
2. Connect the “DC IN -”to the negative pole of vehicle batteries;
3. Connect the “KEY -”of DVR to the vehicle ignition switch;
4. Lock the hard disk;
Note: The hard disk lock is locked when keyhole is upward and open when keyhole is leftward.
5. When switching on the vehicle, the DVR starts up with the vehicle.

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1.4.4 Auto On/Off
Figure 1. 6 Auto On/Off
Please follow the procedure below:
Steps:
1. Connect the “DC IN +”and “KEY +”of DVR to the positive pole of vehicle batteries;
2. Connect the “DC IN -”and “KEY -”of DVR to the negative pole of vehicle batteries;
3. Lock the hard disk;
Note: The hard disk lock is locked when keyhole is upward and open when keyhole is leftward. For detailed
information, please see Chapter 6.1.
1.5 Connecting toAlarm Input / Output Device
Connecting to Alarm Input
DS-8100HMFI-TH series Mobile DVR adopts the high/low-level electrical signals triggering (high level: 6~36 VDC;
low level: 0~5 VDC) to realize alarm input. And in order to avoid error report caused by voltage fluctuation, no
alarm will be triggered by voltage ranging of 5~ 6VDC. Alarm input and Mobile DVR must be with common
grounding.
Figure 1. 7 Alarm Input Connection
Connecting to Alarm Output
The contact closure signal is used for the alarm output triggering. When there is an alarm output triggered, the

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contact A and B of the Alarm Output will be closed. Therefore, the active alarm device must be connected.
Figure 1. 8 Alarm Output Connection
Please follow the procedure below:
Steps:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.;
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight;
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
1.6 Hard Disk Installation
Notes:
1. A factory recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
2. After installation, please initialize the HDD before recording. Please refer to Chapter 3.1.1 for detailed
information.
3. Please disconnect the power before and during the hard disk installation.
Steps:
1. Prepare the tools required: 2.5-inch hard disk,
anti-static gloves, key to hard disk lock, screwdriver and
screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in counterclockwise direction to
open the hard disk lock (the hard disk lock is locked when
keyhole is upward and unlocked when keyhole is
leftward), unfasten the screws counterclockwise and pull
out the hard disk box.