ICRealtime Max 4 User manual

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Standalone DVR User’s Manual
Max 4

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Table of Contents
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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFI
FEATURES AND SPECIFIFEATURES AND SPECIFI
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
CATIONSCATIONS
CATIONS................................................................ 10
1.1
1.11.1
1.1 Feature
FeatureFeature
Features
ss
s................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.2
1.21.2
1.2 Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 10
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2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROL
OVERVIEW AND CONTROLOVERVIEW AND CONTROL
OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS
SS
S......................................................................... 13
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Front
Front Front
Front Panel
PanelPanel
Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2
2.22.2
2.2 Rear Panel
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Connection Sample ........................................................................................................................15
2.3
2.32.3
2.3 Remote Control
Remote ControlRemote Control
Remote Control.................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4
2.42.4
2.4 Mouse Control
Mouse ControlMouse Control
Mouse Control...................................................................................................................................... 17
2.5
2.52.5
2.5 Virtual K
Virtual KVirtual K
Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel
eyboard & Front Paneleyboard & Front Panel
eyboard & Front Panel......................................................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard..............................................................................................................................18
2.5.2 Front anel ......................................................................................................................................18
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3 INSTALLATION AND CON
INSTALLATION AND CONINSTALLATION AND CON
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
NECTIONSNECTIONS
NECTIONS............................................................. 19
3.1
3.13.1
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR
Check Unpacked DVRCheck Unpacked DVR
Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................ 19
3.2
3.23.2
3.2 HDD Installation
HDD InstallationHDD Installation
HDD Installation ................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Choose HDDs..................................................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size........................................................................................................................19
3.2.3 HDD Installation ..............................................................................................................................19

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3.3
3.33.3
3.3 CD/DVD Burner Installation
CD/DVD Burner InstallationCD/DVD Burner Installation
CD/DVD Burner Installation ....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.4
3.43.4
3.4 Desktop and Rack Mounting
Desktop and Rack MountingDesktop and Rack Mounting
Desktop and Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 20
3.4.1 Desktop Mounting...........................................................................................................................20
3.4.2 Rack Mounting .................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.5
3.53.5
3.5 Connecting Power Supply
Connecting Power SupplyConnecting Power Supply
Connecting Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 20
3.6
3.63.6
3.6 Co
CoCo
Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
nnecting Video Input and Output Devicesnnecting Video Input and Output Devices
nnecting Video Input and Output Devices .................................................................................. 21
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input..................................................................................................................21
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................21
3.7
3.73.7
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio
Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional AudioConnecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio
Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio .................................................................. 22
3.7.1 Audio Input/Audio Output...............................................................................................................22
3.7.2 Alarm Input and Relay Output.......................................................................................................23
3.7.3 Alarm Input.......................................................................................................................................23
3.7.4 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................23
3.7.5 Alarm Input and Output Details.....................................................................................................23
3.7.6 Relay Output Description...............................................................................................................24
3.8
3.83.8
3.8 RS232
RS232RS232
RS232.................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.9
3.93.9
3.9 RS485
RS485RS485
RS485.................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.10
3.103.10
3.10 Other Interfaces
Other InterfacesOther Interfaces
Other Interfaces ................................................................................................................................... 26
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4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATI
OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATIOVERVIEW OF NAVIGATI
OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS LO
ON AND CONTROLS LOON AND CONTROLS LO
ON AND CONTROLS LOGIN, LOGOUT & MAIN
GIN, LOGOUT & MAIN GIN, LOGOUT & MAIN
GIN, LOGOUT & MAIN
MENU
MENUMENU
MENU....................................................................................................................... 28
4.1
4.14.1
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu
Login, Logout & Main MenuLogin, Logout & Main Menu
Login, Logout & Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Login .................................................................................................................................................28
4.1.2 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................28
4.1.3 Logout...............................................................................................................................................29
4.1.4 Auto Resume after ower Failure ................................................................................................29
4.1.5 Replace CMOS Battery..................................................................................................................29

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4.2
4.24.2
4.2 Recording Operation
Recording OperationRecording Operation
Recording Operation ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.1 Live Viewing.....................................................................................................................................29
4.2.2 Manual record..................................................................................................................................30
4.3
4.34.3
4.3 Search & Playback
Search & PlaybackSearch & Playback
Search & Playback .............................................................................................................................. 32
4.3.1 Search Menu ...................................................................................................................................32
4.3.2 Basic Operation...............................................................................................................................34
4.3.3 Calendar...........................................................................................................................................3
4.4
4.44.4
4.4 Record Setup (Schedule)
Record Setup (Schedule)Record Setup (Schedule)
Record Setup (Schedule) ................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ....................................................................................................................................37
4.4.2 Basic Operation....................................................................................................................................37
4.5
4.54.5
4.5 Detect
DetectDetect
Detect .................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1 Detect Menu..........................................................................................................................................38
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................38
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................40
4.5.4 Camera Masking ..................................................................................................................................41
4.6
4.64.6
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation
Alarm Setup and Alarm ActivationAlarm Setup and Alarm Activation
Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation .................................................................................................... 42
4.6.1 Alarm Menu......................................................................................................................................42
4.6.2 Alarm setup......................................................................................................................................42
4.7
4.74.7
4.7 Backup
BackupBackup
Backup .................................................................................................................................................. 44
4.7.1 Detect Device.......................................................................................................................................44
4.7.1 Backup..............................................................................................................................................45
4.8
4.84.8
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup
PTZ Control and Color SetupPTZ Control and Color Setup
PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................ 46
4.8.1 Cable Connection................................................................................................................................4
4.8.2 TZ Setup ............................................................................................................................................4
4.8.3 3D Intelligent ositioning Key............................................................................................................48
4.9
4.94.9
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan
Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/ScanPreset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan
Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................ 48
4.9.1 reset Setup .........................................................................................................................................49
4.9.2 Activate reset.....................................................................................................................................50
4.9.3 atrol setup (Tour Setup)...................................................................................................................50
4.9.4 Activate atrol (tour) ...........................................................................................................................50
4.9.5 attern Setup .......................................................................................................................................50
4.9.6 Activate attern Function ...................................................................................................................51
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................51

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4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan..............................................................................................................................51
4.10
4.104.10
4.10 Flip
FlipFlip
Flip ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
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5 UNDERSTANDING THE ME
UNDERSTANDING THE MEUNDERSTANDING THE ME
UNDERSTANDING THE MENU: OPERATION AND CO
NU: OPERATION AND CONU: OPERATION AND CO
NU: OPERATION AND CONTROL
NTROLNTROL
NTROL ..................... 53
5.1
5.15.1
5.1 Menu Tree
Menu TreeMenu Tree
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................ 53
5.2
5.25.2
5.2 Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 53
5.3
5.35.3
5.3 Setting
SettingSetting
Setting ................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.1 General.............................................................................................................................................54
5.3.2 Encode .............................................................................................................................................5
5.3.3 Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................57
5.3.4 RS232...............................................................................................................................................57
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................58
5.3.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3.8 an/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 5
5.3.9 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 5
5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4
5.45.4
5.4 Search
SearchSearch
Search ................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.5
5.55.5
5.5 Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced .............................................................................................................................................. 68
5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 8
5.5.2 Abnormity ......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.5.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................70
5.5.4 Manual Record ................................................................................................................................70
5.5.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................71
5.5.6 Auto Maintain...................................................................................................................................71
5.5.7 TV Adjust..........................................................................................................................................72
5.6
5.65.6
5.6 Information
InformationInformation
Information............................................................................................................................................ 72
5.6.1 HDD Information .............................................................................................................................73
5.6.2 B S...................................................................................................................................................73
5.6.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................................73
5.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................................74
5.6.5 Online Users ....................................................................................................................................74

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5.7
5.75.7
5.7 Exit
ExitExit
Exit ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
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6 CONTROLLING PAN/TILT
CONTROLLING PAN/TILTCONTROLLING PAN/TILT
CONTROLLING PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS
/ZOOM CAMERAS/ZOOM CAMERAS
/ZOOM CAMERAS ................................................. 76
6.1
6.16.1
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu
Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom MenuGo to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu
Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ................................................................................................................. 76
6.1.1 3D Intelligent ositioning Key .......................................................................................................7
6.2
6.26.2
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function
Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border FunctionPreset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function
Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function........................................................................................ 77
6.2.1 reset Setup ....................................................................................................................................78
6.2.2 Activate reset ................................................................................................................................78
6.2.3 Tour Setup .......................................................................................................................................78
6.2.4 Activate Tour....................................................................................................................................79
6.2.5 attern Setup...................................................................................................................................79
6.2.6 Activate attern Function...............................................................................................................79
6.2.7 Border Setup....................................................................................................................................79
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...............................................................................................................79
6.2.9 Flip.....................................................................................................................................................79
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7 WEB CLIENT OPERATION
WEB CLIENT OPERATIONWEB CLIENT OPERATION
WEB CLIENT OPERATION .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
7.1
7.17.1
7.1 Network Connection
Network ConnectionNetwork Connection
Network Connection.................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2
7.27.2
7.2 Login
LoginLogin
Login...........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor.............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2.2 TZ ....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2.3 Color ..................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2.4 icture ath and Record ath .......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.2.5 Menu Interface Switch.....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.3
7.37.3
7.3 Setup
SetupSetup
Setup ..........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.3.1 System Information..........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.3.2 Setting................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.4
7.47.4
7.4 Playback
PlaybackPlayback
Playback.....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.4.1 Download ..........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.4.2 Watermark.........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.5
7.57.5
7.5 Event
EventEvent
Event...........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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7.6
7.67.6
7.6 Info
InfoInfo
Info ..............................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.7
7.77.7
7.7 Log out
Log outLog out
Log out .......................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.8
7.87.8
7.8 Un
UnUn
Un-
--
-install Web Control
install Web Controlinstall Web Control
install Web Control.............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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8 ENTERPRISE PROFESSIO
ENTERPRISE PROFESSIOENTERPRISE PROFESSIO
ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYS
NAL SURVEILLANCE SYSNAL SURVEILLANCE SYS
NAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
TEMTEM
TEM ................ ERROR!
BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
8.1
8.18.1
8.1 Log in
Log inLog in
Log in..........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.2
8.28.2
8.2 Add New Device
Add New DeviceAdd New Device
Add New Device .......................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
8.3
8.38.3
8.3 Viewing Live Cameras
Viewing Live CamerasViewing Live Cameras
Viewing Live Cameras .............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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9 RS232 OPERATION
RS232 OPERATIONRS232 OPERATION
RS232 OPERATION ............................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
9.1
9.19.1
9.1 Network Connection
Network ConnectionNetwork Connection
Network Connection.................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
9.2
9.29.2
9.2 Keyboard
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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10 FAQ
FAQFAQ
FAQ......................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX AAPPENDIX A
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULA
HDD CAPACITY CALCULAHDD CAPACITY CALCULA
HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION
TIONTION
TION ........... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX BAPPENDIX B
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE
COMPATIBLE USB DRIVECOMPATIBLE USB DRIVE
COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST
LIST LIST
LIST ............ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX CAPPENDIX C
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BU
COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BUCOMPATIBLE CD/DVD BU
COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST
RNER LISTRNER LIST
RNER LIST.. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.

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APPENDIX D
APPENDIX DAPPENDIX D
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD
COMPATIBLE SATA HDD COMPATIBLE SATA HDD
COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST
LISTLIST
LIST ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
Wel ome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and
operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR, its 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．
．．
．Ele tri al safety
All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any injuries or damage caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．
．．
．Transportation se urity
Avoid heavy stress, excess shaking or exposure to water during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．
．．
．Handle with are
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the DVR
4．
．．
．Qualified engineers needed
All examination and repair work should be done by 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,
flammable materials and water.
6. A essories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Before installation, open the package and check that all the below listed components
are included:
 One power cable
 One Ethernet cable
 One remote control (batteries included)
 One USB mouse
Contact your local retailer ASA if something is missing in your package.

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
EATURES AND SPECIFICATIONSEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
EATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1
1.11.1
1.1 Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features
This series DVR has the following features:
 Most competitive price and high cost effectiveness
 H.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR
 Real-time live display up to 4 cameras, 100/120 fps recording for CIF & 25/30 fps
recording for 4CIF
 entaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access
 Multiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, keyboard, USB mouse
and network keyboard.
 Smart video detection: motion detection, camera masking, video loss.
 Smart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, color setting, and title
display
 an Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported -
preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary functions are supported. And
with speed dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.
 4-channel audio inputs and bidirectional talk supported
 Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, TZ preset, e-mail, FT upload.
 owerful network software: built-in web server, E SS. Networking access for
remote live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system status, event log, e-mail
& ftp function.
1.2
1.21.2
1.2 Specification
SpecificationSpecification
Specifications
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System
Main rocessor High performance embedded microprocessor
Operating System Embedded LINUX
System Resources entaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &
remote access
User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips.
Control Device Front panel, USB mouse, keyboard, IR remote
control, network keyboard,.
Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation
System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, BIOS
version, on-line user and etc.
Video
Video Input 4-Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Video Output 2-channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75Ω; 1 VGA output
Video Standards AL（625Line，50f/s），NTSC（525Line，60f/s）
Video Compression H.264
Video Resolution Format NTSC AL
D1(4CIF) 704*480 704 * 576
CIF 352 *240 352 *288