Hunt CCTV HAR303-4 User manual

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ModelNumber:HAR303&HAR503seriesDVRs
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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, 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.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact
dealer.
This manual is applicable to the following models:
HAR303-4, HAR303-8, HAR303-16, HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and HAR503-32
This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to
change without notice. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. We will readily
improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.

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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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Product Key Features
General
zPAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
zH.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition.
zEncoding at up to WD1 (PAL: 960×576, NTSC: 960×480) resolution for HAR303-4, HAR303-8,
HAR303-16, HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and HAR503-32 models
zIndependent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality, etc.
zInput and output video quality is configurable.
zNormal and event recording parameters configurable per individual camera.
zEncoding for audio/video composite stream or video stream; audio and video synchronization
during composite stream encoding.
zWatermark technology.
Local Monitoring
zSimultaneous HDMI/VGA and CVBS outputs.
zHDMI/VGA output at up to 1920×1080P resolution.
z1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36-division live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is
adjustable.
zLive view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle view is also
provided, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.
zQuick setting menu is provided for live view.
zThe selected live view channel can be shielded.
zMotion detection, tamper-proof, video exception and video loss alarm functions.
zPrivacy mask.
zMultiple PTZ protocols supported; setting and calling of PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
zZooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
z1 SATA hard disk can be connected to HAR303-4 models, 2 SATA hard disks to HAR303-8,
HAR303-16 models, up to 4 SATA hard disks to HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and
HAR503-32
z8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
zHDD group management.
zSupport HDD standby function.
zHDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).
zHDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.
Recording and Playback
zHoliday recording schedule configuration.
zNormal and event video encoding parameters.
zMultiple recording types: manual, normal, motion, alarm, motion/alarm and motion & alarm.
Note: The alarm, motion/alarm and motion & alarm recording types are provided for HAR503-8,
HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and HAR503-32 models only.
z8 recording time periods with separated recording types.
zPre-record and post-record for motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule

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and manual recording.
zSearching record files by event.
zCustomization of tags, searching and playing back by tags.
zLocking and unlocking record files.
zLocal redundant recording.
zSearching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time,
etc.
zSmart search for the selected area in the video.
zZooming in when playback.
zPlaying reversely.
zSupport pause, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating
by dragging the mouse.
z4/8/16-ch synchronous playback.
Backup
zExport video data by USB, SATA or eSATA storage device.
Note: The eSATA is supported by HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and HAR503-32
models only.
zExport video clips when playback.
zManagement and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
zConfigurable arming time of alarm input/output (for HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and
HAR503-32 models).
zAlarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard
mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record, HDD error, and
HDD full, etc.
zAlarm event triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center and
sending email.
zAutomatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
zOperable by mouse, IR remote control or front panel (for HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24
and HAR503-32).
zThree-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.
zOperation, exceptions and log recording and searching.
zImport and export of device configuration information.
Network Functions
z1 self-adaptive 10M/100M network interface for HAR303-4, HAR303-8, and 1 self-adaptive
10M/100M/1000M network interface for HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and
HAR503-32.
zIPv6 is supported.
zTCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTSP, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, UPnP™, NFS,
and iSCSI are supported.
zTCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.
zRemote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and downloading
files broken transfer resume.

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zRemote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.
zRemote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.
zRemote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.
zRemote HDD formatting and program upgrading.
zRemote system restart.
zRS-232 and RS-485 transparent channel transmission.
Note: RS-232 serial port is provided for HAR503-8, HAR503-16, HAR503-24 and HAR503-32
models only.
zAlarm event and exception information can be sent to the remote host.
zRemotely start/stop recording.
zUpgrade by remote FTP server.
zRemote PTZ control.
zTwo-way audio and voice broadcasting.
zEmbedded WEB server.
Development Scalability:
zSDK for Windows and Linux system.
zSource code of application software for demo.
zDevelopment support and training for application system.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Product Key Features ......................................................................................................... 4
C H A PT E R 1.........................................................................................................................11
Introduction................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 12
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations...................................................................................15
1.3 USB Mouse Operation ............................................................................................... 17
1.4 Input Method Description .......................................................................................... 17
1.5 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 18
1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the Device ...............................................................20
C H A PT E R 2.........................................................................................................................22
Getting Started..........................................................................................................................22
C H A PT E R 3.........................................................................................................................27
Live View....................................................................................................................................27
3.1 Introduction of Live View.......................................................................................... 28
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode .................................................................................. 29
3.2.1 Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................29
3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View.........................................................................29
3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor .............................................................................30
3.2.4 Main/Aux Output Switching ............................................................................31
3.2.5 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ......................................................31
3.3 Configuring Live View Settings................................................................................. 34
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding.............................................................................................. 36
3.5 User Logout................................................................................................................ 37
C H A PT E R 4.........................................................................................................................38
PTZ Controls.............................................................................................................................38
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings .......................................................................................... 39
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns ..................................................................... 39
4.2.1 Customizing Presets.........................................................................................39
4.2.2 Calling Presets..................................................................................................40
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols .........................................................................................41
4.2.4 Calling Patrols..................................................................................................43
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns .......................................................................................44
4.2.6 Calling Patterns ................................................................................................45
4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar ..................................................................................................46
C H A PT E R 5.........................................................................................................................47
Record Settings..........................................................................................................................47
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters ............................................................................. 48
5.2 Configuring Record Schedule .................................................................................... 51
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record ...................................................................... 54
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record ........................................................................ 56
5.5 Configuring Manual Record ...................................................................................... 59

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5.6 Configuring Holiday Record...................................................................................... 60
5.7 Configuring Redundant Record ................................................................................. 62
5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Record ......................................................................... 64
5.9 Files Protection .......................................................................................................... 65
C H A PT E R 6.........................................................................................................................68
Playback.....................................................................................................................................68
6.1 Playing Back Record Files.........................................................................................69
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel .................................................................................69
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time ......................................................................................72
6.1.3 Playing Back by Normal Video Search ............................................................74
6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search .........................................................................77
6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag ........................................................................................81
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Log ...........................................................................84
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback................................................................................ 86
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame.........................................................................86
6.2.2 Smart Search ....................................................................................................86
6.2.3 Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................89
C H A PT E R 7.........................................................................................................................90
Backup .......................................................................................................................................90
7.1 Backing up Record Files ............................................................................................ 91
7.1.1 Quick Export ....................................................................................................91
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search ...............................................................93
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search ............................................................................96
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips....................................................................................99
7.2 Managing Backup Devices ...................................................................................... 101
C H A PT E R 8.......................................................................................................................105
Alarm Settings.........................................................................................................................105
8.1 Setting Motion Detection ......................................................................................... 106
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms.............................................................................................. 109
8.3 Detecting Video Loss ............................................................................................... 112
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering...................................................................................... 113
8.5 Handling Exceptions ................................................................................................ 114
8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions.............................................................................. 115
8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually ...................................................... 117
C H A PT E R 9.......................................................................................................................118
Network Settings.....................................................................................................................118
9.1 Configuring General Settings................................................................................... 119
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ............................................................................... 120
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ..........................................................................120
9.2.2 Configuring DDNS ........................................................................................121
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ................................................................................124
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP ........................................................................................124
9.2.5 Configuring UPnP™......................................................................................125
9.2.6 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ...................................................................127

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9.2.7 Configuring Multicast ....................................................................................127
9.2.8 Configuring RTSP..........................................................................................128
9.2.9 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports ..............................................................128
9.2.10 Configuring Email........................................................................................129
9.3 Checking Network Traffic........................................................................................ 132
9.4 Network Detection ................................................................................................... 133
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss........................................................133
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet .............................................................................133
9.4.3 Checking Network Status...............................................................................134
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics ..........................................................................136
C H A P T E R 1 0....................................................................................................................137
HDD Management..................................................................................................................137
10.1 Initializing HDDs................................................................................................... 138
10.2 Managing Network HDD....................................................................................... 140
10.3 Managing HDD Group........................................................................................... 143
10.3.1 Setting HDD Groups ....................................................................................143
10.3.2 Setting HDD Property ..................................................................................144
10.4 Configuring Quota Mode....................................................................................... 146
10.5 Checking HDD Status ............................................................................................ 148
10.6 Checking S.M.A.R.T. Information......................................................................... 149
10.7 Detecting Bad Sector ............................................................................................. 150
10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms............................................................................. 151
C H A P T E R 11.....................................................................................................................152
Camera Settings......................................................................................................................152
11.1 Configuring OSD Settings ..................................................................................... 153
11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask ..................................................................................... 154
11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ............................................................................... 155
C H A P T E R 1 2....................................................................................................................156
Device Management and Maintenance .................................................................................156
12.1 Viewing System Information ................................................................................. 157
12.1.1 Viewing Device Information........................................................................157
12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information.......................................................................157
12.1.3 Viewing Record Information........................................................................158
12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information .........................................................................158
12.1.5 Viewing Network Information .....................................................................159
12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information...........................................................................159
12.2 Searching & Exporting Log Files .......................................................................... 160
12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files............................................................... 162
12.4 Upgrading System.................................................................................................. 164
12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ............................................................164
12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP........................................................................................164
12.5 Restoring Default Settings ..................................................................................... 166
C H A P T E R 1 3....................................................................................................................167
Others.......................................................................................................................................167