ICRealtime AVR-1404 User manual

HD AVS Standalone DVR User’s Manual
V1.0.1

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................1
1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications .....................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 AVR-1404/AVR-1408/AVR1416...................................................................................2
1.3.2 AVR-1704/AVR-1708....................................................................................................4
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS.................................................................6
2.1 Front Panel .........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................7
2.3 Connection Sample............................................................................................................9
2.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................10
2.5 Mouse Control ..................................................................................................................12
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.......................................................................................14
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard..........................................................................................................14
2.6.2 Front Panel...................................................................................................................14
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ..................................................15
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR.....................................................................................................15

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3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel .................................................................................15
3.3 HDD Installation ...............................................................................................................15
3.4 Connecting Power Supply ...............................................................................................16
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices.................................................................16
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input...............................................................................................16
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................17
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio..................................................17
3.6.1 Audio Input...................................................................................................................17
3.6.2 Audio Output................................................................................................................17
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection ...............................................................................17
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ..................................................................................18
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port...........................................................................................................19
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port........................................................................................................20
3.8 Other Interfaces................................................................................................................20
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ..................................21
4.1 Boot up and Shutdown ....................................................................................................21
4.1.1 Boot up.........................................................................................................................21
4.1.2 Shutdown .....................................................................................................................21
4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure..............................................................................21
4.1.4 Replace Button Battery...............................................................................................21
4.2 Startup Wizard..................................................................................................................22
4.3 Manual Record .................................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Live Viewing.................................................................................................................25
4.4 Right-Click Menu..............................................................................................................27

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4.4.1 Window Switch.............................................................................................................28
4.4.2 PTZ Control..................................................................................................................28
4.4.3 Color.............................................................................................................................34
4.4.4 Search..........................................................................................................................36
4.4.5 Record Control.............................................................................................................36
4.4.6 Alarm Output................................................................................................................36
4.4.7 Remote Device............................................................................................................36
4.5 Navigation Bar..................................................................................................................36
4.5.1 Main Menu....................................................................................................................36
4.5.2 Output Screen..............................................................................................................36
4.5.3 Favorites.......................................................................................................................36
4.5.4 Tour ..............................................................................................................................37
4.5.5 PTZ...............................................................................................................................37
4.5.6 Color.............................................................................................................................37
4.5.7 Search..........................................................................................................................37
4.5.8 Alarm Status.................................................................................................................37
4.5.9 Channel Info.................................................................................................................37
4.5.10 Remote Device........................................................................................................38
4.5.11 Network....................................................................................................................38
4.5.12 HDD Manager..........................................................................................................38
4.5.13 USB Manager..........................................................................................................38
4.6 USB Device Auto Pop-up ................................................................................................38
4.7 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................39
4.8 Operation ..........................................................................................................................39
4.8.1 Search..........................................................................................................................39
4.8.2 Backup..........................................................................................................................47
4.8.3 Shut Down....................................................................................................................49
4.9 Information........................................................................................................................49
4.9.1 System Info..................................................................................................................49
4.9.2 Event.............................................................................................................................53
4.9.3 Network ........................................................................................................................54
4.9.4 Log................................................................................................................................56
4.10 Setting...............................................................................................................................58
4.10.1 Camera....................................................................................................................58

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4.10.2 Network....................................................................................................................68
4.10.3 Event........................................................................................................................86
4.10.4 Storage ..................................................................................................................100
4.10.5 System...................................................................................................................113
5WEB OPERATION ...............................................................................134
5.1 Network Connection.......................................................................................................134
5.2 Login................................................................................................................................134
5.3 LAN Mode.......................................................................................................................135
5.4 Real-time Monitor...........................................................................................................137
5.5 PTZ..................................................................................................................................138
5.6 Image/Relay-out .............................................................................................................139
5.6.1 Image..........................................................................................................................139
5.6.2 Relay output...............................................................................................................139
5.7 WAN Login......................................................................................................................140
5.8 Setup...............................................................................................................................141
5.8.1 Camera.......................................................................................................................141
5.8.2 Network ......................................................................................................................148
5.8.3 Event...........................................................................................................................164
5.8.4 Storage.......................................................................................................................172
5.8.5 Setting ........................................................................................................................176
5.9 Information......................................................................................................................190
5.9.1 Version .......................................................................................................................190
5.9.2 Log..............................................................................................................................190
5.9.3 Online User................................................................................................................191
5.10 Playback .........................................................................................................................192

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5.11 Alarm...............................................................................................................................195
5.12 Log out ............................................................................................................................196
5.13 Un-install Web Control...................................................................................................197
6PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM......................................198
7FAQ ......................................................................................................199
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .......................................207
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES.......................................209
Appendix B-1 Compatible USB list ..........................................................................................209
Appendix B-2 Compatible SD Card list...................................................................................210
Appendix B-3 Compatible Portable HDD list..........................................................................210
Appendix B-4 Compatible USB DVD List ...............................................................................210
Appendix B-5 Compatible SATA DVD List..............................................................................210
Appendix B-6 Compatible SATA HDD List.............................................................................211
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST.............................215
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .......................................216

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER ...................................................217
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST...........................218
APPENDIX G EARTHING .........................................................................219
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS......225

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our HD AVS DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series hybrid standalone DVR features and
functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

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1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
The hybrid standalone series DVR is an excellent digital monitor product designed for
security field.
It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression
algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream.
Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has various
functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio
video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network
data transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can
work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong
network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking,
telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
Real-time surveillance
Support VGA port and HDMI port. Realize the surveillance through displayer. Support
HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data
modification. Support digital watermark.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio
and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as U disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record & playback function

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Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support
search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame
play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support customized zoom function during the preview.
Network operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC
COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
The dual-network port has the multiple-access, fault-tolerance, load-balance setup mode.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPNP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 AVR-1404/AVR-1408/AVR1416
Model
Parameters
AVR-1404
AVR-1408
AVR-1416
System
Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
Video
Video Encode
Standard
H.264
Encode
Resolution
720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF/QCIF (for sub-stream only)

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Model
Parameters
AVR-1404
AVR-1408
AVR-1416
Video Frame
Rate
PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s
Video Bit Rate
1536Kbps-4096Kbps，
For 720P:default value is 2Mbps，max value is 4Mbps
Bit Stream
Type
Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream
Support
Audio
Encode
Standard
G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Audio
Sampling Rate
8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate
64Kbps
Video Port
Analog Video
Input
4-ch, BNC port
8-ch, BNC port
16-ch, BNC port
Network Video
Input
Switch 2 analog channels to the IP channels（8Mbps）
Video Output
1-ch VGA output,
1-ch HDMI output，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time (VGA/HDMI of the same
video source)
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix Output
N/A
Audio Port
Audio Input
4-ch，RCA port, audio via coaxial cable
Audio Output
1-ch，RCA port
Bidirectional
Talk Input
Support（Reuse the audio port）
Record
Record Mode
Auto record, manual record, motion detect record, alarm record
Record
Playback
Max 4-ch playback
Max 8-ch playback
Max 16-ch
playback
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, flash disk, network backup.
Alarm
Alarm Input
4-ch alarm input
8-ch alarm input
16-ch alarm input
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
HDD
HDD Port
2 SATA ports. Does not support eSATA port
Space/HDD
4T
Communication
Port
Network
1 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port
Communication
RS485 port
USB
2 USB ports
Other
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption
≤30W（exclude HDD）

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Model
Parameters
AVR-1404
AVR-1408
AVR-1416
Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%~90%
Dimension
1U case，375mm（W）×280mm（D）×50mm（H）
Weight
1.5kg～2.5kg（exclude HDD）
Installation
Mode
Desk installation
1.3.2 AVR-1704/AVR-1708
Model
Parameters
AVR-1704
AVR-1708
System
Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
Video
Video Encode
Standard
H.264
Encode
Resolution
1080P /720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF/QCIF (for sub-stream only)
Video Frame
Rate
PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s
Video Bit Rate
2048Kbps-6144Kbps Kbps-4096Kbps，
For 1080P:default value is 4Mbps，max value is 6Mbps
Bit Stream
Type
Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream
Support
Audio
Encode
Standard
G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Audio
Sampling Rate
8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate
64Kbps
Video Port
Analog Video
Input
4-ch, BNC port
8-ch, BNC port
Network Video
Input
Switch 2 analog channels to the IP channels（16Mbps）
Video Output
1-ch VGA output,
1-ch HDMI output，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time (VGA/HDMI of the same
video source)
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix Output
N/A
Audio Port
Audio Input
4-ch，RCA port, audio via coaxial cable
Audio Output
1-ch，RCA port

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Model
Parameters
AVR-1704
AVR-1708
Bidirectional
Talk Input
Support（Reuse the audio port）
Record
Record Mode
Auto record, manual record, motion detect record, alarm record
Record
Playback
Max 4-ch playback
Max 16-ch playback
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, flash disk, network backup.
Alarm
Alarm Input
4-ch alarm input
16-ch alarm input
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
HDD
HDD Port
2 SATA ports. Does not support eSATA port.
Space/HDD
4T
Communication
Port
Network
1 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port
Communication
RS485 port
USB
2 USB ports
Other
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption
≤30W（exclude HDD）
Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%~90%
Dimension
1U case，375mm（W）×280mm（D）×50mm（H）
Weight
1.5kg～2.5kg（exclude HDD）
Installation
Mode
Desk installation

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2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this
series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Shift
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Up/1Down/4
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Left/2
Right/3

Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).

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Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys
to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play previous/0
|
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pause/6
||
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
.
Play Next/9
|
In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
.
Play/Pause /5
||
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light
1-16
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
2.2 Rear Panel

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This series products’rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
The following figure is based on theAVR-1404 series product.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
Power switch
Power on/off button.
2
1～4
Alarm input
port 1～4
There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC
(normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external
power, please make sure the device and the DVR
have the same ground.
NO1～NO3
Alarm output
port 1～3
3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：port
NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～C2,Group 3:port
NO3～C3）).Output alarm signal to the alarm
device. Please make sure there is power to the
external alarm device.
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
C1～C3
3
Power input
port
Input DC 12V/5A.
4
AB
RS-485
communicati
on port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect
to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
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AUDIO IN
Audio input
port
It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the
devices such as mike phone, pickup.
6
VIDEO IN
Video input
port
Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
7
GND
Alarm input ground port.
8
AUDIO
OUT
Audio output
Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio
signal to the devices such as the sound box.

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SN
Icon
Name
Note
port
9
HDMI
High
Definition
Media
Interface
High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits uncompressed high definition video and
multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display
device.
10
USB2.0 port
USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device,
USB burner and etc.
11
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It
can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
12
Network port
1000M Ethernet port
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use
the straight cable to connect to the switch or router.
2.3 Connection Sample
Please refer to the following figure for detailed information. See Figure 2-3.
The following interface is based on the AVR-1404 series product.

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Figure 2-3
2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the
accessory bag.

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Figure 2-4
Serial Number
Name
Function
1
Power button
Click it to boot up or shut down
the device.
2
Address
Click it to input device number, so
that you can control it.
3
Forward
Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
4
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or
normal playback.
5
Next record
In playback mode, playback the
next video.
6
Previous record
In playback mode, playback the
previous video.
7
Play/Pause
In pause mode, click this button
to realize normal playback.
In normal playback click this
button to pause playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click
this button to enter video search
menu.
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,