ICRealtime Mini 1U Series User manual

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Mini 1U Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................10
1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Features..........................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................11
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .........................................................................15
2.1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Connection Sample........................................................................................................................17
2.4 Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................18
2.5 Mouse Control................................................................................................................................19
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel ....................................................................................................21
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard........................................................................................................................21
2.6.2 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................21
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................22
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR...................................................................................................................22
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...............................................................................................22
3.3 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................22

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3.4 Connecting Power Supply .............................................................................................................23
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices...............................................................................23
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.............................................................................................................23
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output..........................................................................................................24
3.5.3 Connecting Audio Input & Output .................................................................................................24
3.5.4 Audio Input.................................................................................................................................24
3.5.5 Audio Output..............................................................................................................................25
3.6 RS485 .............................................................................................................................................25
3.7 Other Interfaces .............................................................................................................................26
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................27
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ..........................................................................................................27
4.1.1 Login...........................................................................................................................................27
4.1.2 Main Menu.................................................................................................................................27
4.1.3 Logout.........................................................................................................................................28
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure............................................................................................28
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery.............................................................................................................28
4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function............................................................................................................29
4.2 Manual Record...............................................................................................................................29
4.2.1 Live Viewing...............................................................................................................................29
4.2.2 Manual record............................................................................................................................29
4.3 Search & Playback.........................................................................................................................31
4.3.1 Search Menu..............................................................................................................................31
4.3.2 Basic Operation.........................................................................................................................34
4.3.3 Calendar.....................................................................................................................................35
4.4 Schedule.........................................................................................................................................36
4.4.1 Schedule Menu...............................................................................................................................36
4.4.2 Snapshot....................................................................................................................................37
4.4.3 Image FTP.................................................................................................................................38

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4.5 Detect..............................................................................................................................................39
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu.........................................................................................................................39
4.5.2 Motion Detect..................................................................................................................................39
4.5.3 Video Loss ......................................................................................................................................41
4.5.4 Camera Masking............................................................................................................................42
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation................................................................................................42
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface......................................................................................................43
4.6.2 Alarm setup................................................................................................................................43
4.7 Backup............................................................................................................................................45
4.7.1 Detect Device.................................................................................................................................45
4.7.1 Backup .......................................................................................................................................45
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup........................................................................................................46
4.8.1 Cable Connection...........................................................................................................................46
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.......................................................................................................................................46
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key.......................................................................................................48
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan...........................................................................................................48
4.9.1Preset Setup ...................................................................................................................................49
4.9.2 Activate Preset...............................................................................................................................50
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)..............................................................................................................50
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)......................................................................................................................50
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.................................................................................................................................50
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function..............................................................................................................50
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup............................................................................................................................51
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan........................................................................................................................51
4.10 Flip...................................................................................................................................................51
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS....................52
5.1 Menu Tree ......................................................................................................................................52
5.2 Main Menu......................................................................................................................................53
5.3 Setting.............................................................................................................................................53

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5.3.1 General.......................................................................................................................................53
5.3.2 Encode.......................................................................................................................................55
5.3.3 Schedule....................................................................................................................................56
5.3.4 RS232.........................................................................................................................................56
5.3.5 Network......................................................................................................................................57
5.3.6 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................63
5.3.7 Detect.........................................................................................................................................63
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom.............................................................................................................................63
5.3.9 Display........................................................................................................................................64
5.3.10 Default....................................................................................................................................66
5.4 Search.............................................................................................................................................66
5.5 Advanced........................................................................................................................................66
5.5.1 HDD Management.....................................................................................................................67
5.5.2 Abnormity...................................................................................................................................68
5.5.3 Alarm Output..............................................................................................................................68
5.5.4 Manual Record..........................................................................................................................69
5.5.5 Account ......................................................................................................................................69
5.5.6 Auto Maintain.............................................................................................................................70
5.5.7 TV Adjust....................................................................................................................................70
5.5.8 Card Overlay..............................................................................................................................71
5.5.9 Config File Backup....................................................................................................................72
5.6 Information......................................................................................................................................73
5.6.1 HDD Information........................................................................................................................73
5.6.2 BPS.............................................................................................................................................74
5.6.3 Log..............................................................................................................................................74
5.6.4 Version.......................................................................................................................................75
5.6.5 Online Users..............................................................................................................................75
5.7 Shutdown........................................................................................................................................76
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ..............................................................................77
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ............................................................................................................77
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key...................................................................................................77
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ...................................................................................78
6.2.1 Preset Setup..............................................................................................................................79

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6.2.2 Activate Preset...........................................................................................................................79
6.2.3 Patrol Setup...............................................................................................................................79
6.2.4 Activate Patrol............................................................................................................................79
6.2.5 Pattern Setup.............................................................................................................................79
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function..........................................................................................................80
6.2.7 Border Setup..............................................................................................................................80
6.2.8 Activate Border Function...........................................................................................................80
6.2.9 Flip..............................................................................................................................................80
7WEB OPERATION............................................................................................82
7.1 Network Connection.......................................................................................................................82
7.2 Login ...............................................................................................................................................82
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor......................................................................................................................85
7.2.2 PTZ.............................................................................................................................................86
7.2.3 Color...........................................................................................................................................89
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path..................................................................................................89
7.3 Configure ........................................................................................................................................90
7.3.1 System Information ...................................................................................................................90
7.3.2 System Configuration................................................................................................................92
7.3.3 Advanced.................................................................................................................................110
7.3.4 Additional Function..................................................................................................................116
7.4 Search...........................................................................................................................................118
7.5 Alarm.............................................................................................................................................122
7.6 About.............................................................................................................................................123
7.7 Log out..........................................................................................................................................123
7.8 Un-install Web Control.................................................................................................................124
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................125

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9FAQ.................................................................................................................126
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 131
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 132
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST............................................136
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .................................................137
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 139
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST .....................................140
APPENDIX G EARTHING.................................................................................... 141
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................146

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our 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 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.
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.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 40 ℃
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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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. 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 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 monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
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 flash disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record playback function
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 specified zone enlargement.
Network operation

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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.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
Parameter
4-ch
8-ch
16-ch
System
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface
User-friendly graphical user interface
Input
Devices
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Compression
Standard
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video monitor
Video Input
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

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Video
Standard
PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video
Partition
1/4 windows(Optional)
1/4/9 windows
1/4/9 /16 windows
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
ALL CIF SERIES:
Main code-stream: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’
resolution are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support
25f/s.) , CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
ALL D1 SERIES:
Main code stream:
D1 704×576/704×
480 (all channels can
max. support 25f/s);
CIF 352×288/ 352×
240 、QCIF 176×
144/176×120
N/A
N/A
ALL CIF SERIES‖
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240
(6f/s ) QCIF 176×144/176×120
ALL D1 SERIES:
Support dual streams:
extra stream
resolution CIF 352×
288/ 352×240 (all
channels can max.
support 25f/s)
QCIF
176×144/176×120
N/A
N/A
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information
Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust
Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuratio
n
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio
Audio Input
1 channel 200-2000mV 10KΩ（RCA）

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Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard disk
Hard Disk
1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
Record and
playback
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat
Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record
Search
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch
Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the next
file in the current channel
Multi-
channel
Playback
Single window
mode; 4-window
mode
Single window mode;
4/8-window mode
Single window mode;
4/8//916-window mode
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Partial
Enlargemen
t
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Support network download and backup
Network
Function
Network
control
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as motion detection and video loss via
client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Alarm in and alarm output via network
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or screen message prompt.
Video Loss
Screen message prompt supported
External
Alarm
N/A
Manual
Alarm
Control
N/A

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Alarm Input
N/A
Alarm
Output
N/A
Alarm Relay
N/A
Interface
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
RS232
N/A
System
Information
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version
Display version information: channel amount, system version and release
date.
On-line user
Display current on-line user
User
Management
User
Manageme
nt
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password
Authenticati
on
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade
USB, ConfigTool
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when logout. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
General
Parameter
Power
DC +12V / 2A
Power
Consumptio
n
12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
(W*D*H)
325 x242 x55mm
Weight
1.25KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
Desktop 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 in 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/1
Down/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).
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.

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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/Pau
se/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.
Alarm
indication
light
Alarm
Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The
light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light
become off when the external alarm stops.
2.2 Rear Panel
Mini 1U series product rear panels are shown as below..

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Figure 2-2 4-channel
Figure 2-3 8-channel
Figure 2-4 16-channel
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1
Video CVBS output
2
USB Port
3
Video Input
4
Audio Input
5
Audio Output
6
Video VGA output
7
Network port
8
RS 485 port
9
Power input port
10
Power button
11
GND
2.3 Connection Sample
Please refer to Figure 2-5 for mini 1U series product connection sample.
The following figure is based on one 16-channel series.

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Figure 2-5 Connecting sample
2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.
Figure 2-6

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Serial Number
Name
Function
1
Address
Click it to input device serial
number, so that you can control
it.
2
Multiple-window switch
Please refer to the multiple-
window switch button in the front
panel (MULT)
3
0-9 number key
Input password, channel or
switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
4
Record
Please refer to the record in the
front panel.
5
Auxiliary key
Please refer to the Fn button in
the front panel.
6
Confirm /menu key
Please refer to the ENTER
button in the front panel.
7
Cancel
Please refer to the ESC button in
the front panel.
8
Direction key
Please refer to the direction
buttons in the front panel.
9
forward
Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
10
Previous
Please refer to the previous in
the front panel.
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Backward
Various backward speeds and
normal speed playback.
12
Stop
Please refer to the stop button in
the front panel.
13
Next
Please refer to the next button in
the front panel.
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Slow play
Please refer to the slow play
button in the front panel.
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Play/Pause
Please refer to the play/pause
button in the front panel.
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Fast play
Please refer to the fast play
button in the front panel.
2.5 Mouse Control
Left click
mouse
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding
button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿stands for space
button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input―/‖ , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
click mouse
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
list to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
Right click
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,
nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search,
record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
The simple entry level series product does not support RS232 function.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press
middle
button
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move
mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.