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User Manual of DS-8000HMI Mobile DVR
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DS-8000HMI Series Mobile DVR
User Manual
(V2.0)
Thank you for purchasing our mobile DVR. This manual is applicable for DS-8000HMI
series mobile DVR. Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device
correctly and safely.
The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

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Index
Chapter1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................4
1.1 Summary...................................................................................................................4
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................4
Chapter2 Installation.................................................................................................................6
2.1 Checking the DVR and ItsAccessories.....................................................................6
2.2 HDD Installation.......................................................................................................6
2.3 Physical Interface Description ..................................................................................7
2.4 Physical Connection..................................................................................................9
Chapter3 Operational Instructions..........................................................................................11
3.1 Front Panel..............................................................................................................11
3.2 IR Controller...........................................................................................................12
3.3 Menu Description....................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Menu Items .....................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Menu Operation ..............................................................................................15
3.4 Character Input........................................................................................................17
Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide............................................................................................18
4.1 Power on .................................................................................................................18
4.2 Preview....................................................................................................................18
4.3 User name and password.........................................................................................21
4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................23
4.5 Manual Record........................................................................................................25
4.6 Playback..................................................................................................................26
4.7 Backup Recorded Files ...........................................................................................31
4.8 Shut Down DVR.....................................................................................................33
Chapter5 Parameters Setup Guide..........................................................................................35
5.1 Administrator and Password...................................................................................35
5.2 Add and Delete User...............................................................................................37
5.3 Unit Name and Device ID.......................................................................................40
5.4 Video Output Standard and VGA Setup..................................................................41
5.5 OSD Setup...............................................................................................................42
5.6 Video Parameters Setup ..........................................................................................45
5.7 Mask Area Setup.....................................................................................................46
5.8 View Tampering Alarm...........................................................................................48
5.9 Video Loss Alarm....................................................................................................50
5.10 Motion DetectionAlarm .........................................................................................52
5.11 Preview Properties ..................................................................................................55
5.12 Recording Setup......................................................................................................57
5.13 ExternalAlarm Input and Relay Output..................................................................61
5.14 Network Parameters................................................................................................65
5.15 PTZ .........................................................................................................................67
5.16 RS232 setup ............................................................................................................71

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5.17 Exceptions...............................................................................................................76
Chapter6 Utilities....................................................................................................................77
6.1 Save Parameters......................................................................................................77
6.2 Restore Parameters..................................................................................................77
6.3 Upgrade...................................................................................................................78
6.4 Hard Disk Management ..........................................................................................79
6.5 Clear Alarm Out......................................................................................................79
6.6 Reboot.....................................................................................................................79
6.7 Power Off................................................................................................................79
6.8 View Log.................................................................................................................79
6.9 System Information.................................................................................................82
Chapter7 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................83
7.1 FTP Server Setup ....................................................................................................83
7.2 Upgrade Mode.........................................................................................................86
Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation .....................................................................................87
Appendix B DVR Connect Cable Definition ..............................................................................88
1 RS-485 connect cable made method...............................................................................88
2 UTP network connect cable made method......................................................................88
3 RS-232 connect cable made method...............................................................................89
Appendix C Specifications..........................................................................................................92
Appendix D Quick Search Function Table ..................................................................................94
Appendix E Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................96
Appendix F Product Service.......................................................................................................98
Appendix G Customer Information Card ....................................................................................99

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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Summary
DS-8000HMI series network digital video recorder is an excellent digital surveillance
product. It uses the embedded MCU and embedded operating system (RTOS), combining the most
advanced technology in Information Industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard
disk record and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in the flash, more stable and reliable.
DS-8000HMI uses the special vibration control solution to fit for vehicle in the roads.
DS-8000HMI series device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR) and digital
video server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to build a powerful surveillance
network.
1.2 Features
Compression
zSupport 4 channnels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each channel is independent,
H.264 hardware compression and real time (PAL: 25 FPS, NTSC: 30FPS). Support both
variable bitrate and variable frame rate.
zSupport 4 channels audio input at most. Each channel is independent, OggVorbis
compression and bitrate is 16Kbps.
zCompressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or
only video stream.
zSupport multi area motion detection.
zSupport OSD and changeable OSD position.
zSupport LOGO and changeable LOGO position.
Local functions
Record
zSupport multiple record type, including real time, manual record, motion detection,
external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm.
zSupport 1 internal SATA HDDs and HDD can support 2000GB maximum.
zSupport FAT32 file system.
zSupport HDD S.M.A.R.T technology.
zSupport cycle or none cycle record.
zSupport backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory, USB HDD, USB
CD-R/W, USB DVD-R/W and E-SATA HDD for backup.

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Preview and playback
zSupport TNC analog moniotor and VGA output for main output
zSupport multiple preview modes.
zSupport sensitive area mask.
zSupport camera spiteful block alarm.
zSupport 2-ch synchronous playback. Support play forward, backward, pause, frame by
frame, etc.
zSupport play back by files or by time.
zDisplay local record status.
PTZ
zSupport many kinds of PTZ protocol.
zSupport preset, sequence and cruise.
Alarms
zSupport exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm, etc.
Others
zSupport IR control.
zSupport RS-485 keyboard.
zSupport multi-level user management.
Network
zSupport TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network preview.
zSupport PPPoE for board band dialup.
zSupport PSTN for narrow band dialup.
zSupport remote parameters setup.
zAlarm information can be sent to remote center.
zNetwork control PTZ.
zNetwork record the real time stream.
zNetwork download and playback the recorded files in DVR.
zRemote upgrade the firmware.
zRS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote PC can use DVR to
control serial devices.
zSupprot bi-direction voice talk or one-way voice broadcast.
zSupport IE to preview and config DVR.
zSupport log.
Development support
zProvide network SDK.
zProvide client demo source code.

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Chapter2 Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power of DVR is
switched off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package.
There is a list in the package. If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2 HDD Installation
Installation notice
The DVR has not HDD when leaving factory. Based on the record schedule, you can
calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please ask the specialist to
disassembly the DVR and install HDD.
Installation instrument
One cross screw driver.
HDD installation
1. Open the DVR box.
2. Place one SATA HDD on the bracket and fix it with screw.
3. Connect the SATA data cable correctly.
4. Plug the SATA HDD power connector.
5. Use screw glue to fix HDD to avoid HDD loose due to vibration.
6. Cover and fix the DVR box.
Note: After you install the HDD, you must format them. Please refer to section 6.4.
Warning: The mobile DVR has two kinds of power supply input. One is DC+12V, and
the other is DC+24V. Please check when you install mobile DVR.

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2.3 Physical Interface Description
Note: Please refer to actual product.
1. Pin definition
Index Pin Definition Interface Shape Comments
1 DC IN + + - -
KEY + - 6 pins connector
“DC IN” (12V/24V) is connected with
vehicle power, and ‘KEY” pins are
connected with vehicle ignition.
2 DC OUT
+12V G +12V G 4 Pins Provide power for cameras.
3 DC OUT
+5V G 2 Pins Output DC+5V
4 RS-232 Male DB9 Connect with DTE device
5 UTP RJ-45 Connect network device
6 E-SATA Female E-SATA Archive video data for backup
7 Video In1 TNC Camera1 video input
8 Video In2 TNC Camera2 video input
9 Video In3 TNC Camera3 video input
10 Video In4 TNC Camera4 video input
11 Audio In1 TNC Channel1 audio input
12 Audio In2 TNC Channel2 audio input
13 Audio In3 TNC Channel3 audio input
14 Audio In4 TNC Channel4 audio input
15 Video Out TNC Video output for monitor
16 Audio Out TNC Audio output for speaker
17 Line IN TNC Voice talk with remote PC
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18 Alarm IN
G G 1 2 3 4 Dry node 4 sensor alarm input
19 Alarm Out
1A 1B 2A 2B Dry node 2 relay output
20 RS-485
T+ T- R+ R- Dry node PTZ control
21 VGA Female DB15 Connect VGA display
22 SW Switch DVR start switch
23 ANT SMC Antenna connector
24 KB 3.5 pin Keyboard connector
25 USB Connect USB device
2. Output power supply definition
Cable Color Yellow Red Black
Output Voltage +12V +5V GND
3. Input power supply definition
Cable Color Yellow Blue Black Black
Input Voltage +12V Start
Control+12V
Start Control- GND

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2.4 Physical Connection
1. Power connection
Connect vehicle battery with DVR “DC IN + + - -”.
Connect ignition with DVR “KEY + -”.
Connect DVR “DC OUT +12V G” with camera power supply.
Connect DVR “DC OUT +5V G” with other DC+5V device.
Note:
Please make sure power connection correct.
Please make sure ignition connection correct. There are two ignition switches.
One is “Positive pole ignition” and the other is “Cathode ignition”.
(1) Positive pole ignition
The ignition is behind the vehicle battery DC+12V/24V pole.
Ignition
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+12V/24V GND
Load
Vehicle battery
(2) Cathode ignition
The ignition is behind the vehicle battery GND pole.
Ignition
GND +12V/24V
Load
Vehicle battery
In order to implement schedule power off function, please connect vehicle ignition with
DVR as following demonstration:
Note: Please consultate with vehicle electrician about vehicle battery voltage poles.
(1) Positive ignition connection

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Connect vehicle battery position pole with DVR “DC IN +”.
Connect ignition with DVR “KEY+”.
Connect DVR “KEY-” and “GND” pins with vehicle battery GND.
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+12V/24V GND
DCIN-
KEY- DCIN+ KEY+
Vehicle battery
DVR
(2) Cathode ignition connection
Connect vehicle battery position pole with DVR “DC IN+” and “KEY+” pins.
Connect ignition with DVR “KEY-“.
Connect DVR “DC IN –” with battery GND.
Ignition
GND +12V/24V
DCIN+
KEY+ DCIN- KEY-
Vehicle battery DVR
With above solutions, DVR can implement schedule power off function. When ignition is
switched off, DVR will be shut down after the presetup time.
2. Video and audio input and output
3. Network connection
Use standard UTP cable.
4. E-SATA backup
Use external SATA interface for high speed backup. Support hot-plug.

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Chapter3 Operational Instructions
3.1 Front Panel
LEDs Description
CH1 Camera1 Status POWER Power Indicator
CH2 Camera2 Status READY DVR is ready
CH3 Camera3 Status STATUS
Green means DVR is
in IR control
CH4 Camera4 Status LINK Network Link
Left 5 Reserved TX/RX Network data
transmission
Left 6 Reserved HDD HDD read or write
Left 7 Reserved MODEM
Green means
MODEM dialup
connection
Left 8 Reserved ALARM Reserved
The camera led is in red means that the camera video is in network transmission. Green
means camera video is recording. Orange means both network transmission and record.
After DVR is powered on, “Power” and “Ready” lamps will be in green. It means DVR is
OK. Othewise, please check power supply connection.
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3.2 IR Controller
Index Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of front panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of front panel.
5 A Same asA key of front panel.
6 REC Same as REC key of front panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of front panel.
9 VOIP Same as [Main/Aux] key of frint
panel.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys and enter key
of front panel.
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13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front panel.
14 ESC Same as ESC key of front panel.
15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as【F1】key of front panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens
control.
18 F2 Same as【F2】key of front panel.
Loading the batteries into the IR controller
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Start to use IR controller
Press【DEV】key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed in “Display”
menu) and then press【ENTER】key. If the “STATUS” lamp of DVR front panel is turned into
green, it means you can use IR controller to operate this DVR.
Stop using IR controller
When IR controller status is on, press【DEV】key again, the “STATUS” lamp will be turned
off. The IR controller can not control this DVR.
Switch the DVR off
When IR controller status is on, press【POWER】key for several seconds, the DVR will be
powered off.
When IR controller can not work normally
zCheck batteries poles.
zCheck the remaining charge in the batteries.
zCheck IR controller sensor is mask.
Please change another IR controller to try again. It the problem is still existed, please contact
administrator.

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3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver time
VGA resolution
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and position setup
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue
and Saturation
OSD Display mode, position and
OSD format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area and response
setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection sensitivity, area
and response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop recording
Resolution and recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and password
Alarms
Alarm input type (Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and PTZ linkage
Alarm output and schedule
Exceptions
Exceptions type
Exceptions response
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232
RS232 parameters
RS232 work mode
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or modification
User rights setup

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Transaction
Text input mode
ATM IP address
ATM type
Text information
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information
3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress【MENU】key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress【PLAY】short key to enter into playback menu.
zPerss【REC】short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPerss【PTZ】short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and
password is “12345”.
Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectanglar frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one icon to
another by using【Æ】or【Å】key. When the “Active Frame” is located on one icon, you can press
【ENTER】key to enter into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to
“Image” icon, press 【ENTER】to enter into the secondary menu as following:
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Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular frame named
“Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This “Active Frame” can be moved by
【Æ】or【Å】keys. There are such kinds of menu items:
a) Check Box: Provide 2 options, “9” means enable and “×” means disable. You can use
【ENTER】or【EDIT】key to switch over.
b) List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected. You
can use【↑】and【↓】to select one option. For example, on the right side of “Select
Camera”, there is a list box for you to select one camera.
c) Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press【EDIT】key to enter into edit status,
you can input characters as following:
i. Press【A】key to select number, upper case, lower case or symbols;
ii. Use【Æ】and【Å】keys to move cursor;
iii. Use【EDIT】key to delete the charcter in front of cursor;
iv. Press【ENTER】or【ESC】to exit edit.
d) Button: Excute a special function or enter into next sub-menu. For example, press
“Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press【Confirm】to save parameters and return
to parent menu. Press【Cancel】button to cancel and return to parent menu. The button in
grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.
How to exit menu
Press【PREV】key to exit menu and return to preview mode.
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3.4 Character Input
In the menu interface, if you enter into edit status (for example, in the “camera name” edit
box), at the bottom of screen, the input status is appeared:
Here it means you can press numeric keys to input digital number.
Press【A】key to change input methods. You can select “number”, “Uppercase”, “Lowercase”
or “Symbol”.
Uppercase
Lowercase
Symbol
There are 24 symbols in all. They are divided into 4 pages, and you can use【0】key to turn over
page.
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Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide
4.1 Power on
Note: Please make sure the power supply matches DVR and AC cable connected
correctly. Before switch DVR on, please connect one monitor with VOUT or VGA interface.
Otherwise, you can not see graphic user interface and can not operate.
If【POWER】lamp is off, please do as following:
Step1: Connect AC cable correctly;
Step2: Switch on the power button on the real panel.
If【POWER】lamp is in red, just press【POWER】button to start DVR.
When DVR is started,【POWER】lamp is in green. On the monitor or VGA display, DSP and
HDD initialization process will be shown.
The first line represents DSP initialization. If the DSP icon is “×”, it means that the DSP is
initialized error, please contact administrator at once.
The second line represents HDD initialization. Icons of IDE1 master and slaver HDDs, IDE2
master and slaver HDDs, etc are displayed. If the HDD icon is “×”, it means the corresponding
HDD is not installed or not detected. If HDD is not detected, please contact administrator.
Note: If HDD is not installed or not detected, DVR will beep for alarm. You can disable the
alarm option in “Exceptions” menu.
4.2 Preview
DVR will enter into preview mode after it is started.
On preview screen, you can see date, time, camera name and camera status icon.
Set system date and time in “Display” menu, referring to 5.2.9; Change camera name in
“Image” menu, referring to 5.3.2.
In the screen, it will display record and alarm status of each camera. These two kinds of
status will switch over automatically.
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Camera record status is following:
Icon Icon Color Status Description
White No video signal
Yellow Vdieo input
Pink Manual recording
Green Real time recording
Blue Motion detect recording
Red External alarm recording
Camera alarm status is following:
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Icon Icon Color Status Description
White Video signal lost
Yellow View tampering alarm
Pink Motion&External alarm
Green No alarm
Blue Motion alarm
Red External alarm
le, press 【0】【2】to preview 2nd camera; and press
【1】
to manual cycle preview. You can set the auto preview mode in “Preview”
men
Press【PREV】key to switch multi-screen perview.
Press numeric keys to switch over individual camera preview. If DVR has less than 10
channels, press one numeric key to switch corresponding channel. For example, press【2】key to
preview 2nd camera. If DVR has 10 or more than 10 channels, press two numeric keys to
switch corresponding channel. For examp
【2】keys to preview 12th camera.
Press【EDIT】key
u, referring to 5.11.
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