HIK VISION DS-9600 Series User manual

User Manual of DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST and
DS-7600/7700NI-SP Series NVR
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 NVR, 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 NVR.
•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 NVR 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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Product Key Features
General
Connecting to the third-party IP cameras, IP dome and DVS.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 32 network cameras can be added. (For 7600NI-ST/SP series NVR, up to 16 network cameras
can be connected.)
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality,
etc.
The quality of the imported and exported record is configurable.
Local Monitoring
Simultaneous HDMI, VGA and CVBS outputs;
HDMI output and VGA output at up to 1920×1080 resolution.
Multiple screen display in 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.
Quick setting menu is provided for live view.
Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.
Privacy mask.
Several PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
Up to 8 SATA hard disks, 8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IPSAN disk) and 1 eSATA
disk can be connected, each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity. (For 7600NI-ST/SP series,
2 SATA hard disks are available. For 7700NI-ST/SP series, 4 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can
be connected.)
Support eSATA disk for recording or backup.
HDD group management.
Support HDD standby function.
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Recording, Capture and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.
Normal and event video encoding parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
8 recording time periods with separated recording types.
Pre-record and post-record for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule
and manual recording.
Searching record files and captured pictures by events (alarm input/motion detection).
Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.
Locking and unlocking record files.
Local redundant recording and capture.
Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.
Motion analysis for the selected area in the video.

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Zooming in when playback.
Playing reversely.
Adverse Playback of Multi-channel.
Supports pause, rewind, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating
by dragging the mouse.
Up to 16-ch synchronous playback at 4CIF real time.
Manual capture, continuous capture of video images and playback of captured pictures.
Backup
Export video data by USB, SATA or eSATA device.
Export video clips when playback.
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
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, abnormal record/capture, HDD error,
and HDD full, etc.
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and
alarm output.
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Users can operate by front panel, mouse, remote control, and control keyboard.
Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define
their operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.
Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.
Manually triggering and clearing alarms.
Import and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces, and various working mode is configurable:
multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc. (Two NIC are only for the DS-9600 series
NVR.)
8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for 7700/7600NI-SP series
IPv6 is supported.
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are
supported.
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
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 locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading.
Remote system restart and shutdown.
RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
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Remotely start/stop recording.
Remotely start/stop alarm output.
Remote PTZ control.
Remote JPEG capture.
Two-way voice talk 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Key Features.........................................................................................................................................6
C H A P T E R 1....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................14
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations...................................................................................................................21
1.3 USB Mouse Operation...............................................................................................................................23
1.4 Input Method Description ..........................................................................................................................24
1.5 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................25
1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR..................................................................................................29
C H A P T E R 2....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................................ 31
2.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration...................................................................................................32
2.2 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras.....................................................................................................37
2.2.1 Adding the on-line IP cameras.........................................................................................................37
2.2.2 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols.....................................38
2.2.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces (Only for DS-7600/7700NI-SP series NVR) .40
C H A P T E R 3....................................................................................................................................................... 42
Live View ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
3.1 Introduction of Live View..........................................................................................................................43
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode ..................................................................................................................44
3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View...............................................................................................44
3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View........................................................................................................45
3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor ............................................................................................................45
3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode.....................................................................................46
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings.....................................................................................................................48
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding..............................................................................................................................50
3.5 User Logout ...............................................................................................................................................51
C H A P T E R 4....................................................................................................................................................... 52
PTZ Controls........................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..........................................................................................................................53
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns .....................................................................................................54
4.2.1 Customizing Presets........................................................................................................................54
4.2.2 Calling Presets.................................................................................................................................55
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols ........................................................................................................................56
4.2.4 Calling Patrols.................................................................................................................................57
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ......................................................................................................................58
4.2.6 Calling Patterns...............................................................................................................................59
4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar..................................................................................................................................61
C H A P T E R 5....................................................................................................................................................... 62
Record and Capture Settings................................................................................................................................. 62
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters .............................................................................................................63
5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule ......................................................................................................66

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5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture ..................................................................................70
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture....................................................................................72
5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture ...................................................................................................74
5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture..................................................................................................76
5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture ........................................................................................78
5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture................................................................................80
5.9 Files Protection ..........................................................................................................................................82
C H A P T E R 6....................................................................................................................................................... 85
Playback .................................................................................................................................................................. 85
6.1 Playing Back Record Files.........................................................................................................................86
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel................................................................................................................86
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time.....................................................................................................................88
6.1.3 Playing Back by Normal Video Search...........................................................................................89
6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search ........................................................................................................93
6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag .......................................................................................................................96
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs.........................................................................................................99
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback..............................................................................................................101
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame ......................................................................................................101
6.2.2 Digital Zoom.................................................................................................................................101
6.2.3 Adverse Playback of Multi-channel..............................................................................................102
6.3 Picture Playback.......................................................................................................................................104
C H A P T E R 7..................................................................................................................................................... 106
Backup................................................................................................................................................................... 106
7.1 Backing up Record Files..........................................................................................................................107
7.1.1 Quick Export.................................................................................................................................107
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search............................................................................................109
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search .........................................................................................................116
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips ................................................................................................................119
7.2 Backing up Pictures .................................................................................................................................122
7.3 Managing Backup Devices ......................................................................................................................124
C H A P T E R 8..................................................................................................................................................... 127
Alarm Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 127
8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm ..............................................................................................................128
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms..............................................................................................................................131
8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm ....................................................................................................................134
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm...........................................................................................................136
8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm.....................................................................................................................138
8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions..............................................................................................................139
8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually.......................................................................................142
C H A P T E R 9..................................................................................................................................................... 143
Network Settings................................................................................................................................................... 143
9.1 Configuring General Settings...................................................................................................................144
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ...............................................................................................................146
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings .........................................................................................................146

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9.2.2 Configuring DDNS .......................................................................................................................146
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ...............................................................................................................149
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP .......................................................................................................................150
9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host...................................................................................................150
9.2.6 Configuring Multicast...................................................................................................................151
9.2.7 Configuring RTSP.........................................................................................................................152
9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports .............................................................................................152
9.2.9 Configuring Email.........................................................................................................................153
9.2.10 Configuring UPnP.......................................................................................................................154
9.3 Checking Network Traffic........................................................................................................................156
9.4 Configuring Network Detection...............................................................................................................157
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss.......................................................................................157
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet ............................................................................................................157
9.4.3 Checking the network status..........................................................................................................158
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics .........................................................................................................159
C H A P T E R 1 0.................................................................................................................................................. 161
HDD Management................................................................................................................................................ 161
10.1 Initializing HDDs...................................................................................................................................162
10.2 Managing Network HDD.......................................................................................................................164
10.3 Managing eSATA...................................................................................................................................167
10.4 Managing HDD Group...........................................................................................................................168
10.4.1 Setting HDD Groups...................................................................................................................168
10.4.2 Setting HDD Property.................................................................................................................169
10.5 Configuring Quota Mode.......................................................................................................................171
10.6 Checking HDD Status............................................................................................................................173
10.7 HDD Detection ......................................................................................................................................175
10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms.............................................................................................................177
C H A P T E R 11................................................................................................................................................... 178
Camera Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 178
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings......................................................................................................................179
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask .....................................................................................................................180
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ...............................................................................................................182
C H A P T E R 1 2.................................................................................................................................................. 183
NVR Management and Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 183
12.1 Viewing System Information..................................................................................................................184
12.1.1 Viewing Device Information.......................................................................................................184
12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information......................................................................................................184
12.1.3 Viewing Record Information.......................................................................................................185
12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information........................................................................................................186
12.1.5 Viewing Network Information ....................................................................................................186
12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information .........................................................................................................187
12.2 Searching & Export Log Files................................................................................................................188
12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files...............................................................................................191
12.4 Upgrading System..................................................................................................................................192

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12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ...........................................................................................192
12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP.......................................................................................................................192
12.5 Restoring Default Settings .....................................................................................................................194
C H A P T E R 1 3.................................................................................................................................................. 195
Others .................................................................................................................................................................... 195
13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port.............................................................................................................196
13.2 Configuring General Settings.................................................................................................................197
13.3 Configuring DST Settings......................................................................................................................198
13.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters ................................................................................199
13.5 Managing User Accounts.......................................................................................................................200
13.5.1 Adding a User .............................................................................................................................200
13.5.2 Deleting a User............................................................................................................................202
13.5.3 Editing a User..............................................................................................................................203
C H A P T E R 1 4.................................................................................................................................................. 204
Appendix................................................................................................................................................................ 204
Glossary.........................................................................................................................................................205
FAQ................................................................................................................................................................206
List of compatible IP cameras.......................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。

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C H A PT E R 1
Introduction

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1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1. 1 DS-9600NI-ST
Figure 1. 2 DS-8600NI-ST
No.
Name
Function Description
1
ALARM
Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Ready indicator is normally blue, indicating that the device is functioning
properly.
STATUS
Status indicator turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Indicator turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR
remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD
HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
MODEM
Reserved for future usage.
TX/RX
TX/RX indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning
properly.
GUARD
Guard indicator turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this time,
an alarm is enabled when an event is detected.
The indicator turns off when the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm status
can be changed by pressing and holding on the ESC button for more than 3
seconds in live view mode.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
Front Panel Lock
(for DS-9600NI-ST series)
You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.
4
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.

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5
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control mode.
Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.
Switch between different channels in All-day Playback mode.
The light of the button is blue when the corresponding channel is
recording; it is red when the channel is in network transmission status; it is
pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
ESC
Back to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.
REC/SHOT
Enter the Manual Record setting menu.
In PTZ control settings, press thebutton and then you can call aPTZ preset
by pressing Numeric button.
It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
The button is used to enter the All-day Playback mode.
It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
ZOOM+
Zoom in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu.
It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as a
Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor.
On checkbox fields, pressing the button will tick the checkbox.
In PTZ Control mode, the button adjusts the iris of the camera.
In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.
Enter/exit the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM-
Switch between main and spot output.
In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.
F1/ LIGHT
Select all items on the list when used in a list field.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light (if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to switch between play and reverse play.
F2/ AUX
Cycle through tab pages.
In synchronous playback mode, it is used to switch between channels.
MENU/WIPER
Press the button will help you return to the Main menu (after successful
login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if
applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control interface.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the
A/FOCUS+ button.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enter the PTZ Control mode.

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In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ camera.
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DIRECTION
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields
and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and
slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next
and previous record files .
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video
by a single frame.
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
9
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up and
down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.
In the Playback mode: For DS-9600NI-ST series, the ring is used to jump
30s forward/backward in video files. For DS-8600NI-ST series, the outer
ring is used to speed up or slow down the record files and the inner ring is
used to jump 30s forward/backward in records files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.
10
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
Figure 1. 3 DS-7700NI-ST/SP
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status Indicators
POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when NVR is
powered up.
READY: The indicator light is green when the device is
running normally.
STATUS: 1.The light is green when the IR remote control is
enabled; 2.The light is red when the function of the composite
keys (SHIFT) are used; 3. The light is out when none of the
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No.
Name
Function Description
ALARM: the light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD: the indicator flickers red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator flickers green when network
connection is functioning normally.
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
3
Control Buttons
Directional buttons:
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting
parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed
up and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right
buttons are used to move the recording 30s forwards or
backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down button can
adjust the level bar of the image parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch
channels.
Enter:
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play
the video by a single frame.
And in auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to
pause or resume auto sequence.
4
Composite
Keys
1/MENU:
Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1:
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in
the list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when
the image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2:
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC:
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT:
Enter numeral “5”;

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Name
Function Description
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY:
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC:
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ:
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV:
Enter numeral “9”;
Enter letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A:
Enter numeral “0”;
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary
output.
5
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection
up and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode: For DS-9600NI-ST series, the ring is
used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. For
DS-8600NI-ST series, the outer ring is used to speed up or
slow down the record files and the inner ring is used to jump
30s forward/backward in records files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
6
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
7
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such
as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Figure 1. 4 DS-7600NI-ST/SP
No.
Name
Function Description

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1
USB Interface
Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory devices.
2
Status Indicators
POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when NVR is
powered up.
READY: The indicator light is green when the device is
running normally.
STATUS: 1.The light is green when the IR remote control is
enabled; 2.The light is red when the function of the composite
keys (SHIFT) are used; 3. The light is out when none of the
above condition is met/
ALARM: the light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD: the indicator flickers red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator flickers green when network
connection is functioning normally.
3
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
4
Composite
Keys
1/MENU:
Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1:
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in
the list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when
the image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2:
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC:
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT:
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY:
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC:
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ:
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV:
Enter numeral “9”;