HIK VISION DS-8108LHFHI-K2 User manual

Education Sharing System
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1 Panels Description.................................................................................................7
1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Installation and Connection..................................................................................9
2.1 Device Installation........................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Hard Disk Storage Calculation Chart .......................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Startup and Shutdown........................................................................................12
3.1 Startup ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Shutdown................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4 Basic Configuration.............................................................................................13
4.1 Network Connection .................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Access via Web Browser............................................................................................. 14
4.3 Indoor Speed Dome Connection ................................................................................ 15
4.3.1 Connect via Analog Connectors ...................................................................... 15
4.3.2 Connect via Network....................................................................................... 16
4.4 Automatic Live View Control...................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 Configure Live View Control View................................................................... 17
4.4.2 Configure Live View Control Strategy.............................................................. 18
4.4.3 Configure One-touch Configuration ................................................................ 19
4.5 Live View.................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Schedule Settings ....................................................................................................... 22
4.7 Publish Courseware.................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Playback ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.9 Download Courses ..................................................................................................... 25

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (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
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Product Name
Model
Education Sharing System
DS-8108LHFHI-K2
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
Firmly connect the plug to the power socket. Do not connect several devices to one power
adapter. Power off the device before connecting and disconnecting accessories and
peripherals.
Shock hazard! Disconnect all power sources before maintenance.
The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
indicates hazardous live and the external wiring connected to the terminals requires
installation by an instructed person.
Never place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment may fall, causing serious
personal injury or death.
Input voltage should meet the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the LPS (Limited Power
Source) according to the IEC60950-1.
High touch current! Connect to earth before connecting to the power supply.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS, and use factory recommended HDD if possible.
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Improper replacement of the battery with an incorrect type may defeat a safeguard (for
example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
Do not dispose of the battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery,
which may result in an explosion.
Do not leave the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, which
may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure, which may result in an explosion or
the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
Keep body parts away from fan blades and motors. Disconnect the power source during
servicing.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

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The device is designed for indoor use only. Install it in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment
without liquids.
Ensure recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the recorder as a
result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the recorder.
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids shall be placed on the equipment, such as vases.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such
as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the
equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
For certain models, ensure correct wiring of the terminals for connection to an AC mains
supply.
For certain models, the equipment has been designed, when required, modified for
connection to an IT power distribution system.
Use only power supplies listed in the user manual or user instruction.

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Chapter1 Panels Description
1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
Table 1-1 Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Status
Indicators
Recording
●Green: recording
●Unlit: not recording
Direct
●Solid green: live view control normal
●Solid red: automatic live view control is
enabled
Publish/Download
●Blinking red: downloading and publishing
the courseware
●Solid red: downloading and publishing the
courseware failed
●Unlit: downloading and publishing the
courseware succeeded. Or no
downloading or publishing tasks
HDD
Blinking red: reading or writing hard disk
normally
Network
Blinking green: network communication
normal
2
OLED Screen
Display IP address and hard disk storage status.
You can press the power button to activate the
screen display.
3
USB
USB interface
4
Power On/Off
Press the button for at least 6 seconds to turn
on/off the device.

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1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
Table 1-2 Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
ANT
Antenna interface
2
SDI IN
Video inputs of SDI connector
3
VIDEO IN 1
Video inputs of VGA and HDMI interface
4
LOOP OUT
VGA and HDMI loopback interface
5
VIDEO IN 2
Video inputs of VGA and HDMI interface
6
VIDEO OUT
Video outputs of VGA and HDMI interface
7
LAN1/LAN2
Network interfaces
8
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 interfaces
9
AUDIO IN
Audio input, 3.5 mm connector
10
AUDIO OUT
Audio output, 3.5 mm connector
11
AUDIO IN
Audio input, RCA connector
12
AUDIO OUT
Audio output, RCA connector
13
AUDIO OUT
Single track of green connector
14
RS-485
RS-485 connector
15
AUDIO IN
Audio input
16
IN-ALARM-OUT
Alarm input/output connector
17
12 VDC
Power supply
18
POWER
Power switch
19
GND
Ground

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Chapter 2 Installation and Connection
2.1 Device Installation
During device installation:
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Use brackets for rack mounting.
Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than
its diameter.
Ensure the alarm and RS-485 cables are well connected.
Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
Ensure the device is grounded.
Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 to +55°C, +14 to +131°F.
Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
Before cleaning the device, cut off electricity and plug out the power cable.
To protect the device from short circuit caused by the damp dust in circuit board, clean the
circuit, cables, chassis, and fans with a soft brush.
Use the neutral detergent diluted with water to remove the dirt. Instead of the strong
detergent and volatile solvent, like alcohol, benzene, and diluent, or the surface coating will be
damaged.
A factory recommended hard disk should be used for this device.
2.2 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Cut off the power supply for the device before installing a hard disk. A factory recommended hard
disk should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Purpose:
Follow the steps to install hard disk.
Step 1 Remove the cover from the device by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.

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Figure 2-1 Unfasten Screws
Step 2 Connect the data cable and hard disk power cable.
1) Connect the data cable with the device motherboard data port.
2) Connect the data cable with the hard disk data port.
3) Connect the hard disk power cable with the hard disk power port.
4) Connect the hard disk power cable with the device motherboard power supply port.
Figure 2-2 Connect Hard Disk and Motherboard
Step 3 Fix the hard disk on the bottom panel by fastening the screws between the bottom panel
and hard disk.
Figure 2-3 Fix Hard Disk
Step 4 Reinstall the cover and fasten the screws on the rear and side panel.

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2.3 Hard Disk Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel
for an hour at a fixed bit rate.
Bit Rate
Storage Used
96K
42M
128K
56M
160K
70M
192K
84M
224K
98M
256K
112M
320K
140M
384K
168M
448K
196M
512K
225M
640K
281M
768K
337M
896K
393M
1024K
450M
1280K
562M
1536K
675M
1792K
787M
2048K
900M
4096K
1.8G
8192K
3.6G
16384K
7.2G
Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. The storage values in
the chart are estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.

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Chapter 3 Startup and Shutdown
Purpose:
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the device. Follow the
steps to start and shut down your device.
3.1 Startup
Step 1 Connect the device and a socket with the provided power cord. It is HIGHLY recommended
to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in conjunction with the device.
Step 2 Turn on the switch on rear panel.
3.2 Shutdown
Hold the power button at the front panel for 6 seconds to shut down the device.

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Chapter 4 Basic Configuration
4.1 Network Connection
You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under
network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please
strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with
your dealer or the nearest service center.
To ensure the network security of the education sharing system, we recommend you to have
the device assessed and maintained termly. You can contact us if you need such service.
Purpose:
Create network connection between the education sharing system and your computer. Two
methods are provided, including connecting the education sharing system via a LAN (Local Area
Network) and via a WAN (Wide Area Network). We take the example of connecting via LAN to
describe the steps.
Before you start:
Power on the device and install the SADP software in your computer.
Step 1 Create the network connection between the device and your computer.
Option1: Directly connect the device to the computer with a network cable.
Option 2: Connect the device and your computer via a switch or a router.
Figure 4-1 Connect Directly

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Figure 4-2 Connect via a Switch or a Router
4.2 Access via Web Browser
Purpose:
You can get access to the device via web browser. You may use one of the following listed web
browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0,
Internet Explorer 10.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The supported
resolutions include 1024*768 and above.
Before you start:
Obtain the device IP address via SADP software. Refer to the user manual for the detailed steps of
obtain online device and modify device network parameters via SADP software.
Step 1 Open web browser, enter the IP address of the device and then press Enter.
Step 2 Log in the device.
If the device has not been activated, you need to activate the device first before login.
Figure 4-3 Set Admin Password
1) Enter the same password in Password and Confirm.
2) Click OK to activate and log in the device.

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect
your product.
If the device is already activated, enter the user name and password in the login interface, and
click Login.
Figure 4-4 Login
Step 3 Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the device. Follow the
installation prompts to install the plug-in.
If you enter the wrong password 7 times when login, the current user will be locked for 30
minutes.
You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in.
4.3 Indoor Speed Dome Connection
Purpose:
Before you can get the live view or record the image of classroom, connect the education specified
speed dome to the device via analog connector or network.
4.3.1 Connect via Analog Connectors
Connect the education specified speed dome and device video input connector with BNC (Bayonet
Nut Connector).

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4.3.2 Connect via Network
Before you start:
Connect the education specified speed dome to network.
Step 1 Go to Configuration › Recording Settings ›Live View Settings ›Live View Channel Settings.
Figure 4-5 Live View Channel Settings
Step 2 Click Add to add IP camera.
Step 3 Enter the IP camera parameters.
Camera type cannot be duplicated with each other.
Figure 4-6 Add IP Camera
Step 4 Click OK.
4.4 Automatic Live View Control
Purpose:

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Combining with the same brand education specified speed dome, the education sharing system
can automatically display the teacher image, student image, or HDMI/VGA multimedia image in
live view control channel according to the speed dome smart detection information. Besides, the
speed dome can precisely position and track teacher, and record the teaching process.
Connect same brand education specified speed dome and education sharing system via
network. For detailed steps, refer to 4.3.2 Connect via Network.
In automatic live view control mode, when a smart event occurs to the education specified
speed dome or HDMI/VGA multimedia courseware changes, the education sharing system
will automatically display the teacher image, student image, or HDMI/VGA multimedia
image in the main screen according to the priority.
You need to log in to education specified speed dome configuration interface to configure
its smart detection rules.
4.4.1 Configure Live View Control View
Step 1 Go to Configuration > Recording Settings > Live View Settings >View Settings.
Figure 4-7 Live View Control View
Step 2 Select View Mode.
Movie: You need to set Assistance Mode for movie mode. When one alarm is triggered, it
will display in single screen. But if two or more alarms are trigged, it will display as what
the Assistance Mode is set, including Single Screen, Dual-Screen, and Picture-in-Picture.
PIP: PIP (Picture-in-picture) is the video display method that when the video is on full
screen, another video is displayed in the inset window at the same time.

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Multi-Screen: Multi-image of the camera are displayed simultaneously on the screen.
Step 3 Select display channel.
Step 4 Click Save.
4.4.2 Configure Live View Control Strategy
Step 1 Go to Configuration > Recording Settings > Live View Settings > Live View Control Settings.
Figure 4-8 Live View Control Strategy
Step 2 Select a channel for modification.
Step 3 Click Modify.
Figure 4-9 Strategy Configuration Interface
Step 4 Set the parameters, including priority, IP address, port, user name, password, etc.

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Priority: The priority of the selected channel. The larger the value is, the higher the
priority will be.
Channel Display Time (s): The display time of multimedia is recommended to set as its
actual duration. Other channel’s display time is recommended to set as 0. Valid channel
display time range: [0, 900].
Step 5 Click OK to save the settings.
4.4.3 Configure One-touch Configuration
Step 1 Go to Configuration > Recording Settings > Live View Settings > Live View Strategy Settings.
Step 2 Click Add.
Step 3 Enter the channel parameters of live view control strategy.
Step 4 Click OK.
Step 5 Click One-touch Configuration.
The device will automatically recognize supportable education specified cameras. If issues occur,
contact the product distributor for help.
4.5 Live View
Purpose:
You can view the live image of connected cameras with manual semi-auto or auto mode, and
record the course video.
Before you start:
Ensure the device has successfully connected to the education specified cameras, and your web
browser has installed the latest web component.
Step 1 Go to Live View by web browser.