HIK VISION DS-6700HUHI-K Series User manual

DS-6700HUHI-K Series Encoder
User Manual
UD07058B

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User Manual
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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 Adigital 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.
Series
Model
DS-6700HUHI-K
DS-6704HUHI-K
DS-6708HUHI-K
DS-6716HUHI-K
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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.
Follow these precautions to prevent potential injury or material damage.
Warnings
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user.
●In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation
and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 100
to 240 VAC, 48VDC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications
for detailed information.
●Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire
hazard.
●Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
●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.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the device.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Key Features................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................10
1.1 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................10
1.2 Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................10
1.3 Alarm Connections..................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Alarm Input Connections...............................................................................................11
1.3.2 Alarm Output Connections............................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Activation......................................................................................................................13
2.1 Activating via Web Browser.....................................................................................................13
2.2 Activating via Client Software..................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Getting Started via WEB Browser................................................................................17
3.1 Login.......................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Resetting Password..................................................................................................................19
3.3 Main Page Introduction............................................................................................................20
Chapter 4 Live View.......................................................................................................................22
4.1 Starting Live View...................................................................................................................22
4.1.1 Main/Sub-Stream Live View .........................................................................................23
4.1.2 Full-screen Mode..........................................................................................................23
4.2 Capturing the Picture ...............................................................................................................23
4.3 Operating PTZ Control.............................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Operating PTZ Movement.............................................................................................24
4.3.2 Setting/Calling a Preset .................................................................................................25
4.3.3 Setting/Calling a Patrol .................................................................................................27
4.4 Configuring Channel-Zero Encoding........................................................................................28
Chapter 5 Device Configuration ....................................................................................................29
5.1 Local Configuration.................................................................................................................29
5.2 System Configuration...............................................................................................................30
5.2.1 Viewing Device Information..........................................................................................30
5.2.2 Configuring Time Settings.............................................................................................31
5.2.3 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port.....................................................................................32
5.2.4 Configuring RS-485 Serial Port.....................................................................................33
5.3 Network Configuration ............................................................................................................34
5.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings .........................................................................................34
5.3.2 Configuring Port Settings..............................................................................................35
5.3.3 Configuring DDNS Settings..........................................................................................36
5.3.4 Configuring PPPoE Settings..........................................................................................37
5.3.5 Configuring Email Settings ...........................................................................................38
5.3.6 Configuring UPnPTM Settings........................................................................................39
5.3.7 Configuring HTTPSSettings.........................................................................................40
5.3.8 Configuring Hik-Connect..............................................................................................41
5.3.9 Configuring Multicast Address......................................................................................42
5.3.10 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ...................................................................................43

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Chapter 6 Camera Settings............................................................................................................44
6.1 Configuring Image...................................................................................................................44
6.1.1 Configuring Display Settings.........................................................................................44
6.1.2 Configuring OSD Settings.............................................................................................45
6.1.3 Configuring Privacy Mask.............................................................................................45
6.2 Configuring Video/Audio Settings............................................................................................47
Chapter 7 Event Settings................................................................................................................49
7.1 Configuring Basic Events.........................................................................................................49
7.1.1 Configuring Motion Detection.......................................................................................49
7.1.2 Configuring Alarm Input...............................................................................................53
7.1.3 Configuring Alarm Output.............................................................................................55
7.1.4 Configuring Video Loss Alarm......................................................................................55
7.1.5 Configuring Video Tempering Alarm.............................................................................56
7.1.6 Handling Exception.......................................................................................................57
7.2 Configuring Smart Event..........................................................................................................58
7.2.1 Configuring Audio Exception Detection.........................................................................58
7.2.2 Configuring Intrusion Detection ....................................................................................59
7.2.3 Configuring Line Crossing Detection.............................................................................61
7.2.4 Configuring Scene Change Detection.............................................................................62
Chapter 8 Record Settings .............................................................................................................65
8.1 Configuring Record Schedule...................................................................................................65
8.2 Configuring Holiday Settings ...................................................................................................67
Chapter 9 HDD Management ........................................................................................................69
9.1 Initializing HDD......................................................................................................................69
9.2 Configuring Net HDD..............................................................................................................70
9.3 Checking S.M.A.R.T. Information............................................................................................72
9.4 Detecting Bad Sector ...............................................................................................................73
9.5 Configuring Cloud Storage.......................................................................................................73
9.6 Configuring Other Settings.......................................................................................................74
Chapter 10 Playback........................................................................................................................76
Chapter 11 User Management .........................................................................................................78
11.1 User Management....................................................................................................................78
11.1.1 Adding a User...............................................................................................................78
11.1.2 Modifying a User..........................................................................................................79
11.1.3 Deleting a User.............................................................................................................81
11.1.4 Configuring Security Questions.....................................................................................82
11.1.5 Exporting GUID File.....................................................................................................82
11.2 Online Users............................................................................................................................83
Chapter 12 Log Search, Maintenance and Security Settings...........................................................84
12.1 Searching Log..........................................................................................................................84
12.2 Maintenance............................................................................................................................85
12.2.1 Rebooting the Device....................................................................................................85
12.2.2 Restoring Default Settings.............................................................................................86
12.2.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files .......................................................................86

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12.2.4 Upgrading the System...................................................................................................87
12.3 Configuring Security Settings...................................................................................................87
Chapter 13 Specification..................................................................................................................88
Chapter 14 FAQ...............................................................................................................................89

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Product Key Features
General
Self-adaptive HDTVI/HDCVI/AHD/CVBS signal input
Connectable to the Coaxitron camera/dome with long transmission distance
5 MP/4 MPHDTVI video input and live view
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality, etc
Encoding for both video stream and video and audio stream; audio and video synchronization
during composite stream encoding
Watermark technology
Monitoring
Motion detection, video-tampering detection, video exception alarm, video loss alarm and
VCA alarm functions
Privacy mask
Several PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern
HDD Management
1 SATAinterface for DS-6704HUHI-K, and 2 SATA interfaces for DS-6708/6716HUHI-K
Each disk with a maximum of 8 TB storage capacity
S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection
HDD sleeping function
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W)
HDD group management
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channels
Recording and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration
Cycle and non-cycle recording modes
Normal and event video encoding parameters
Multiple recording types: continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm and
VCA
8 recording time periods with separated recording types
Pre-record and post-record for motion detection triggered recording, and pre-record time for
schedule and manual recording
Searching record files by events (alarm input/motion detection)
Locking and unlocking of record files
Redundant recording
Searching and playing back record files by camera number, recording type, start time, end
time, etc.
Smart playback to go through less effective information (only supported by client software)
Reverse playback

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Supports pause, fast forward, slow forward, skip forward, and skip backward when playback,
locating by dragging the mouse on the progress bar
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, video tampering, abnormal signal, video
input/recording resolution mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction,
record exception, HDD error, and HDD full, etc.
Alarm triggers, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and alarm output
VCA detection alarm (audio exception detection, scene change detection, line crossing
detection, and intrusion detection)
Supports coaxial alarm
Network Functions
1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface
IPv6 is supported
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI,
UPnP™, HTTPS, and ONVIF are supported
Support access by Hik-Connect
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnPTM
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and
downloading files broken transfer resume
Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status
Remote keyboard operation
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading
Remote system restart and shutdown
Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host
Remotely start/stop recording
Remotely start/stop alarm output
Remote PTZ control
Remote JPEG capture
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting
Embedded WEB server
Development Scalability
SDK for Windows and Linux system
Source code of application software for demo
Development support and training for application system

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1. 1 DS-6704HUHI-K Front Panel
Figure 1. 2 DS-6708/6716HUHI-K Front Panel
Table 1. 1 Indicator Description
Indicator
Description
1
POWER
Lights in green when the device is powered on.
2
STATUS
Lights in green when data is being read from or written to
HDD.
3
Tx/Rx
1. Does not light when the network is not connected;
2. Blinks in green when the data is transmitting / receiving;
3. Blinks at higher frequency when the data for transmitting /
receiving is larger.
1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1. 3 DS-6708HUHI-K Rear Panel

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The rear panel of DS-6704/6716HUHI-K provides 4/16 video input interfaces.
Table 1. 2 Interface Description
Description
1
VIDEO IN
2
AUDIO IN, RCAConnector
3
AUDIO OUT, RCAConnector
4
RS-232 Serial Interface
5
LAN Network Interface
6
RS-485 Serial Interface
7
12 VDC Power Input
8
Alarm In/Out
9
Power Switch
10
GND
1.3 Alarm Connections
1.3.1 Alarm Input Connections
DS-6700HUHI-K supports the open/close relay input as the alarm input mode. For the alarm input signal not in
open/close relay signal mode, please follow the connections shown as below:
Alarm input connections for Emerson Alarm:
Encoder
Note: The relay input port of the Encoder should be set to NC mode.
Figure 1. 4 Alarm Input Connections for Emerson Alarm
Alarm input connections for Normal Alarm:
Encoder
Figure 1. 5 Alarm Input Connections for Normal Alarm

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1.3.2 Alarm Output Connections
DS-6700HUHI-K supports the open/close relay input as the alarm output mode. The alarm input can be selected to
NO or NC. Different alarm output connection methods are applied to the AC or DC load. Please refer to the
following diagram:
Alarm output connections diagram:
Figure 1. 6 Alarm
Output Connections
Please note the different connections of JJ1 shown above.
For DC load, JJ1can be safely used both in NC and NO methods, and it is recommended to use within the limit of
12V/1A. For external AC input, JJ1 must be open. The motherboard provides two jumpers, each corresponding to
one alarm output. And both of two jumpers are factory set to be connected.

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Chapter 2 Activation
You are required to activate the encoder first by setting a strong password for it. Activation via Web Browser,
Activation via SADP, and Activation via Client Software are all supported.
2.1 Activating via Web Browser
Steps:
1. Power on the encoder, and connect the encoder to the network.
2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and press Enter to enter the activation interface.
The default IP address of the network encoder is 192.0.0.64. You are recommended to change the default IP
address after your access.
Figure 2. 1 Activation
3. Create a password and input the password into the Password text field.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong
password of your own choosing (using 8-16 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,
numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend that
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or
weekly can better protect your product.
4. Confirm the password.
5. Click OK to save the password and then the window pops up as below.

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Figure 2. 2 Security Question Configuration and Export GUID File
6. (Optional) Configure the security questions or export the GUID file. Refer to Chapter 11.1.4 Configuring
Security Questions and Chapter 11.1.5 Exporting GUID File. Or click Cancel to skip the configuration.
2.2 Activating via Client Software
The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.
Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the software according to the
prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.
Steps:
1. Run the client software and the control panel of the software pops up, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 2. 3 Control Panel

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2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 2. 4 Control Panel
3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
4. Click the Activate button to enter the Activation interface.
5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend that you create a strong
password of your own choosing (using 8-16 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,
numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend that
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or
weekly can better protect your product.
Figure 2. 5 Activation Interface (Client Software)
6. Click OK button to start activation.
7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as shown in the
figure below.

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Figure 2. 6 Modifying the Network Parameters
8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address
manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.
9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.

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Chapter 3 Getting Started via WEB
Browser
The device can also be accessed by WEB Browser for configuration and operation. The supported WEB browsers
include: Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9, Firefox 3.5 and above, Chrome 8 and above, Safari 5.0.2 and above, Windows
XP SP1 and above (32-bit).
Before you start:
Before access, you need to configure the network settings of device according to Chapter 2.
Connect the device to the LAN, and prepare a PC connected to the same LAN with the device.
The factory default IP address of the device is 192.0.0.64.
3.1 Login
Steps:
1. Open WEB browser, input the IP address of the device and then press the Enter key on PC. The system will
display the login interface.
When the HTTPS feature is enabled, the system uses the HTTPS login mode (e.g., https://192.0.0.64) by default.
You can also input http://IP address/index.asp (e.g., http://192.0.0.64/index.asp) if you want to use HTTP mode to
log into the device.
Figure 3. 1 Login Page
2. Input the user name and the password to log into the system.
In the Login dialog box, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times for the admin user or 5 times for the
normal user, the current user account will be locked for 30 seconds.
3. On the main page, you need to download and install the plug-in.
(1) Click on the live view panel by following the hints on the screen.

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Figure 3. 2 Download and Install Plug-in
(2) Click Run or Save on the pop-up warning message box.
Figure 3. 3 Run Web Components
(3) Click Next on the pop-up Setup dialog box.
Figure 3. 4 Click Next
(4) When the installation completes, click Finish to finish the installation of Web Components.

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Figure 3. 5 Install the Web Components
3.2 Resetting Password
Purpose
If you forget the password of the device, you can set a new password by answering security questions or importing
GUID file.
Before you start
Set the security questions and answers, or export the GUID file first in user management. Refer to Chapter 11.1.4
Configuring Security Questions and Chapter 11.1.5 Exporting GUID File for reference.
1. On the login page, click Forgot password? to enter the verification page.
2. Select the Verification Mode.
Security Question Verification: Answer the security questions listed on the page.
Figure 3. 6 Security Question Verification
GUID File Verification: Click Browse to select the exported GUID file.