HIK VISION DS-8104HMI-A User manual

DS-8104HMI-A(/XX) Embedded Mobile Net DVR
User Manual
(V1.20.00)

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Statement
Please kindly note and understand that there may be misprints and technically inaccurate description. The contents of
this manual are subject to change without notice from time to time accompanying with the release of new version.
The listed products or programs will be improved or renewed whenever necessary.
Tips for users:
•Please install the DVR in well-ventilated places.
•Please make sure the DVR work in the allowed range of temperature
and humidity.
•The dust board will cause a short circuit after damping; Please
dedust regularly for the board, connector, chassis fan etc with brush.
•Please select the SD card manufacturers recommended SD which can
meet the demand of DVR—long time, reading and writing large
amount of data.

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Table of Contents
1Production Description ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Key Functions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2Installation help .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Check device and accessories.....................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Interface Description..................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 HDD Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.4 SIM/UIM Card Installation........................................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 KEY Ignition Switch Connection................................................................................................................................................................13
2.5.1 Connection for Time-Delay Shutdown........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Connection for auto power on-off................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.6 Alarm Output Connection Guide.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
3Operation Guide .................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Wire Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Menu Description..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Menu items ....................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Menu Operations........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Input Method ...........................................................................................................................................................................................22
4Basic Operation Guide ........................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.1 Power On ..................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2 Preview ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 User name and password.........................................................................................................................................................................24

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4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Manual Record .........................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.6 Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.7 Backup Recorded Files.............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.7.1 USB Backup ....................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.7.2 HDD Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.7.3 Backup File Playback ......................................................................................................................................................................30
5Parameters Setup Guide.....................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.1 Basic Setting .............................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.1.1 Administrator and Password .........................................................................................................................................................32
5.1.2 Add and Delete User...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.3 Unit Name and Device ID...............................................................................................................................................................34
5.2 Local Preview Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.2.1 Video output standard...................................................................................................................................................................35
5.2.2 Screen Saver Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 35
5.2.3 OSD Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.2.4 Video Parameters Setup ................................................................................................................................................................36
5.2.5 Mask Area Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................36
5.2.6 Preview Properties.........................................................................................................................................................................37
5.3 Alarm setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................................38
5.3.1 External Alarm Input and Relay Output.........................................................................................................................................38
5.3.2 Motion Detection Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.3.3 Video Loss Alarm............................................................................................................................................................................42
5.3.4 View Tampering Alarm .................................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.4Recording Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

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5.4.1 Recording parameters description ................................................................................................................................................43
5.4.2 Pre-Record Time and Post-Record Time........................................................................................................................................ 43
5.4.3 Record Schedule Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.5 Network Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................................44
5.6 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................45
5.7 Exceptions.................................................................................................................................................................................................47
5.8 Mobile Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................48
5.8.1 Boot & Halt Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................48
5.8.2 GPS Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................................49
5.8.3 PPP settings....................................................................................................................................................................................50
5.8.4 Server Login Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................50
6Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
6.1 Save Parameters....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2 Restore Parameters.................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3 Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................................................................53
6.4 Hard Disk Management............................................................................................................................................................................ 53
6.5 Clear Alarm Out ........................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.6 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.7 Power Off..................................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.8 View Log ...................................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.9 System Information.................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation.......................................................................................................................................................................56
Appendix B ETHERNET Connect Cable Made Method...............................................................................................................................................58
Appendix C Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix D FAQ .........................................................................................................................................................................................................61

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1Production Introduction
1.1 Overview
The DS-8104HMI-A (/XX) Embedded DVR is an excellent product designed for vehicle surveillance. It supports local recording of HDD, driving information recording,
voice talk, GPS, wireless, alarm triggering, etc. This mini mobile DVR with lower power consumption is very easy to install. The chassis is made from aluminum and
designed according to the requirement of thermal dissipation. It can work without fans and be prevented from dust, water and rust.
Key features:
Support 2.5 inch pluggable HDD, reserved SD/SDHC card socket;
Build in 3G wireless network module;
Support GPS;
Support G-sensor for driving behavior data connection;
Shutdown delay and auto power on/off;
Ignition power on and power off delay;
Specific platform for vehicle remote monitoring.
1.2 Key Functions
Compression technology
•4-ch PAL/NTSC Vin, H.264 based. Support variable bit rate and frame rate, and configurable video quality and data rate;
•Each channel supports 4CIF (6fps), DCIF (12fps), 2CIF (15fps), CIF (full frame) and QCIF (full frame) encoding;
•2-ch AIN, 16kps OggVorbis standard real-time compression;
•Video & audio or single video stream supported;
•Dual-stream, local storage and wireless network transmission can be set separately;

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•Video parameters dynamic setting;
•OSD and LOGO display.
Feature of local process
Video recording
•Variety of recording models: Schedule recording, manual recording, alarm recording, etc;
•Support HDD storage;
•HDD file format FAT32;
•Management locking ensures the security of key information;
•Pre-allocation and low-seeking technology ensure recorded data be effectively scanned;
•SMART;
•Cycle and non-cycle recording modes;
•Support USB 2.0, recordings backup and clip.
Preview and playback
•Portion (or whole) video mask;
•Portion (or whole) video mask alarm;
•Playback modes: fast forward, slow forward and single frame; Search by recording type and time;
•Indication of recording and alarm status.
Alarm
•Support speed limit alarm;
•7-ch level signal alarm input, and 1-ch reserved pulsing signal alarm input, 2-ch alarm output;
•Choice of alarm types motion detected, mask, video loss and sensor input;
•Alarm schedule setup;
•Exception alarms configurable, such as Hard Disk error and video format conflict.
Security
•Customizing authority for operators by the administrator. Support multi-administrators, more flexible security management;
•Channel based authority for remote preview and playback and local playback.
•A supper user with user name admin, password 12345 by default.
Network
•TCP/IP based;
•Wireless comfortable compression technology;
•Software for alarms e.g. triggered signal, exception and GPS alarm;

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•Audio preview and screen capture at client software;
•PPP enabled.
Client developing
•Network protocol provided for platform system development;
•SDK provided for client development;
•DEMOs with source code provided.

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2Installation help
2.1 Check device and accessories
Please check carefully according to the list inside once you get it.
2.2 Interface Description
DS-8104HMI-A(/XX) front panel is shown as below:
Note:the descriptions are subject to the physical product.
Fig 2.1 DS-8104HMI-A front panel

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4-pin definition of aviation connector:
No Symbol Physical Name Description
1
DC IN1(+ -) Power Input Connect to DC supply; DC+ 6V to +36V.The power should be over 36W.
KEY(+ -) Ignition Control
Connect to ignition switch or battery according to booting method. (Details please refer
to section 2.5.)
DC IN2(+ -) Standby Power
Input Standby interface for DC IN1, the same connection as DC IN1.
2 GPS GPS Antenna
Interface Connect to GPS antenna.
3 OUT Signal Output Video, audio and 12VDC power output. 4-pin definition: 1- Video output, 2- Audio
output, 3-12VDC output, 4- GND
4 CH1-CH4 Signal Input Video, audio and 12VDC power input. 4-pin definition: 1- Video input, 2- Audio input,
3-12VDC output, 4- GND
5 ALARM IN (1-8) Alarm Input 1-7 channels are high level signal triggered alarm input, 8
th
channel is reserved.
ALARM OUT (1A 1B 2A 2B) Alarm Output 2 alarm output, 1A and 1B is a pair, 2A and 2B is a pair.
6 KB(+ -) Remote Control
Interface Connect to wire remote control or IR remote repeater when required.
7 RS 485 (T+ T- R+ R-) PTZ Connect to PTZ.
8 G G Alarm Input GND The GND corresponding to alarm input.
G 5V,G 12V Power Output 5VDC/2A, 12VDC/2A power output for external devices.
9 RS 232 RS 232 Connect to RS-232 devices, e.g. modem, PC and etc.
10 LAN Network
Interface Connect to network, e.g. router, switch, hub and etc.
11 USB USB Connect to USB devices, e.g. flash disk, USB HDD.
12 SIM CARD SIM card Socket SIM/UIM card socket for 3G, the DVR should support 3G.
SD CARD
SD/SDHC Socket
Reserved, SD/SDHC card socket.
13 ANT1,ANT2 3G Antenna Connect to 3G antenna, ANT1 is main antenna, ANT2 is aux antenna.

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Figure 2.2 Input Aviation Connector Figure 2.3 Output Aviation Connector
2.3 HDD Installation
Note:
1. Tips for HDD purchase: please choose recommended high-quality 2.5’’ HDD from creditable provider (e.g. Seagate, Hitachi and etc), that should be
comfortable for longtime and frequent read & write.
2. HDD should be formatted after the installation, or there may be HDD error with alarm. Format method please refer to section 6.4 ;
3. With the default configuration, the corresponding recording times for different Volume are:
HDD volume (Unit: GB) Recording time(Bit Rate:
512Kbps Unit: Hour )
Recording time(Bit Rate:
768Kbps Unit: Hour )
Recording time(Bit Rate:
1Mbps Unit: Hour )
Recording time(Bit Rate:
1.5Mbps Unit: Hour )
160 720 480 360 240
250 1136 746 568 378
320 1456 970 728 485
500 2274 1516 1137 758
640 2904 1932 1452 966
750 3400 2266 1700 1133

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Declaration: Recording time may be not so precise, it is just for reference, and we will not take the responsibility for this.
HDD installation steps:
1. Please prepare all the tools
and materials: 2.5 inch SATA HD,
anti-static gloves, HDD-Lock key,
cross screwdriver, HD screws
2. Firstly, open the HD-Lock with
the key, and loosen the screw
alone the anti-clockwise. Then
pull out the HD box with uniform
force.
3. The HDD bracket is fixed with
wire rope. Each side has a gap for
HDD installation.
5. Please wear antistatic gloves.
Carefully put in the first HD on
the bracket (PCB face down), aim
at the HD interface and insert it
tightly.
5. When insert the whole HDD,
please gently push it into the
under position.
6. Put in the second HDD on the
bracket (PCB face up), aim at the
HDD interface and insert it.

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7. After inserting the second
HDD, face the HDD connector to
the socket on bracket, and
tighten it.
8. Install the HD screws, and
fasten the HDDs (4 screws per
HDD) follow the order on the
figure.
9. After the HDD installation,
push in the HDD box and screw
up. Don’t forget to lock the
HD-Lock.
2.4 SIM/UIM Card Installation
When the DVR supports 3G function, please follow the steps below to install SIM/UIM card:

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1. Use the “L” screwdriver in
accessories box to twist-off the
screws on the cover of SIM/SD
card.
2. Then you will see the SIM/
UIM socket (Indicated by red
frame) and SD/ SDHC socket
(Indicated by blue frame).
3. Press the yellow bar on the right of
SIM/UIM slot (as shown on the left
figure) to pop up the card (as shown
on the right figure).
4. Extract the board, and put
the card on the board.
5. Insert the board to the slot.
6. Reinstall the cover of SIM/SD slot,
and connect the 2 antenna.
2.5 KEY Ignition Switch Connection
Note:
1. The basic two power on conditions for mobile DVR:

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(1) Power supply interface has correct power connection;
(2) KEY interface has correct power connection;
In practice, please connect “+ -” of DC IN to vehicle battery, and KEY to ignition switch or batteries, the details please refer to the below connection
figures.
2. Please make sure that the positive pole of DVR power line connects the positive pole of vehicle batteries with the fuse.
3. There are two kinds of vehicle ignition switch connection: positive and negative connections:
(1) Positive pole ignition switch: ignition switch is connected to the positive pole of vehicle battery and supply high signal (as in Fig 2.4)
(2)Negative pole ignition switch: ignition switch is connected to the negative pole of vehicle battery and supply low signal (as in Fig 2.5)
Fig 2.4 Positive pole ignition switch Fig 2.5 Negative pole ignition switch
2.5.1 Connection for Time-Delay Shutdown
Connect DC+ and DC- to power supply (battery) positive and negative poles, connect KEY interface to
the vehicle ignition switch for DVR function of vehicle ignition startup and time-delay shutdown. There
are two kinds of vehicle ignition switch:
(1) Connection of Positive Pole Switch (Fig 2.6):
Connect the “DC IN +” of DVR to the positive pole of vehicle batteries;
Connect the “KEY +” of DVR to the vehicle ignition switch;
Connect the “GND” and “KEY -” of DVR to the negative pole of vehicle batteries.
Fig 2.6 KEY connect with positive ignition switch

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(2) Connection of Negative Pole Switch (Fig 2.7):
Connect the “DC IN +” and “KEY +” of DVR to the positive pole of vehicle batteries;
Connect the “KEY -” of DVR to the vehicle ignition switch;
Connect the “GND” of DVR to the negative pole of vehicle batteries.
After KEY connected to the switch, when switch on, the DVR will start up with the vehicle; when switch off,
the DVR will shut down within the preset delay time. More information on the time-delay shutdown
function can be found in section 5.8.1
Note: Please contact the vehicle battery manufacture for the information on the voltage polarity.
2.5.2 Connection for auto power on-off
Connect DC+ and KEY+ to the vehicle batteries positive pole and DC- and KEY- to the vehicle batteries
negative pole for the DVR auto on-off function. The connection is as Fig 2.8. The settings details please refer
to section 5.8.1.
DS-8104HMI-M (/XX) series mobile DVR working consumption is less than 10W. If you need a long auto
working time, please considering standby power supply according to the conditions.
Fig 2.7 KEY connect with negative ignition switch
Fig 2.8 KEY connect with vehicle batteries

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Note:
1. When testing the DVR, please refer to the power connection. When the basic two power on conditions are met, the DVR will work.
2. To make sure the DVR can power on normally, the power consumption should be more than 36W, the working voltage is DC 6V to 36V.
2.6 Alarm Output Connection Guide
Alarm Input connection:
DS-8104HMI-M(/XX) series mobile DVR is applied high and low level signal to trigger the alarm input.
DC 0V to 5V is low level signal, DC 6V to 36V is high level signal. To avoid misidentification, signal
between DC 5V to 6V will not be handled.
The alarm input connection is as Fig 2.9:
Alarm Output connection:
DS-8104HMI-M(/XX) series mobile DVR is applied closed signal to trigger the alarm output. That means
when alarm output is triggered, the Alarm OUT and GND will be connected status, that means user must
connect alarm device with power supply.
The alarm output connection is as Fig 2.10:
Connection Description
Detailed steps are as below:
1. Pull out the green plug in the device;
2. Loosen the screws in the plug with mini cross screw, insert the signal wire into the corresponding
pinholes;
3. Then insert the green plug into the corresponding socket.
Fig 2.9 Alarm Input Connection
Fig 2.10 Alarm Output Connection

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3Operation Guide
3.1 Wire Control
No. Name Description
1 POWER Reserved
2 DEV Reserved
3 Numeric
Keys Input number, upper and lower case, symbol, and Chinese character.
4 EDIT
1. Enter the edit state, and then delete the character in the front of the
cursor;
2. Switch between and × in the status box
5 A 1. Switch between input methods (Number, English, Chinese, Symbol);
2. Display or hide the channel status in the preview interface.
6 REC Manual Recording;
7 PLAY Playback;
8 INFO Reserved
9 VOIP Reserved
10 MENU Switch from preview interface to menu interface.
11 PREV Multi-screen switch;
Fig.3.2

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Direction
Keys
Up [], Down [], Left [], Right []:
1. In menu mode, moving the activity frame by press [] & [], and
selecting the data items by press [] & [];
2. PTZ Position Control;
3. Playback fast, slow, forward and rewind.
ENTER 1. Confirm when in menu mode;
2. Switch between and × in the status box ;
3. Pause when playback
13 PTZ Enter PTZ Control mode
14 ESC Cancel and return to previous menu
15 Reserved
16 F1 Reserved
17 Lens
Control Adjust Iris, focus and zoom.
18 F2 Reserved

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3.2 Menu Description
3.2.1 Menu items
Item Option Item Option Item Option
Display
Unit Name
Device ID
Require Password
Screen Saver
Video Standard
Enable Scaler
Menu Transparency
DST
Date & Time
Image
Select Camera
Name & Position
Brightness, Contrast, Hue,
Saturation
OSD & Position
Privacy Mask
View Tampering
Signal Loss
Motion Detection
Copy to Camera
Recording
If HDD full Overwrite /Stop Recording
Stream Type, Resolution, Bit Rate Type, Max Bit Rate,
Image Quality, Frame Rate
Enable Recording
Pre-Recording Time & Post-Recording Time
Copy to Camera
Network
Basic network parameters, e.g. IP, Mac…
Multi-cast IP
Http Port
DNS IP
Remote Host & Port
Download Server
PPPoE
Alarms
Alarm In & Type
Alarm Handling
Copy to Alarm In
Alarm Out & Time
Alarm Out Schedule
Copy to Alarm Out
Exceptions
Exception Type
Handle Method: Audible Warning, Upload to Center,
Trigger Alarm Out
PTZ
Camera
Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity,
Flow Control, Protocol
PTZ Address
Preset, Sequence, Cruise
RS232 Reserved Preview
Preview Mode
Switch Time
Audio Preview
Display Delay
Layout