ICRealtime N6 Series User manual

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N6 Series DVR Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents
1Hardware Installation and Connection.......................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR ......................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel..................................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis................................................................................ 1
1.4 HDD Installation.................................................................................................1
1.5 Rack Installation ................................................................................................2
1.6 Front Panel.........................................................................................................2
1.7 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................4
1.7.1 Full-D1 series...................................................................................4
1.7.2 960H series.......................................................................................5
1.8 Connection Sample ...........................................................................................6
1.8.1 Full-D1 series....................................................................................6
1.8.2 960H series.......................................................................................6
1.9 Alarm Input and Output Connection ................................................................7
1.9.1 Alarm Input and Output Details .........................................................7
1.9.2 Alarm Input Port ................................................................................9
1.9.3 Alarm Output Port..............................................................................9
2Overview of Navigation and Controls ...................................................................... 10
2.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu............................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Login ...............................................................................................10
2.1.2 Main Menu ......................................................................................11
2.1.3 Logout.............................................................................................11
2.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ...................................................12
2.2 Live Viewing ..................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Schedule...........................................................................................................12
2.4 Manual Record................................................................................................. 13
2.5 Encode.............................................................................................................. 13
2.5.1 Snapshot.........................................................................................14

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2.5.2 Image FTP ......................................................................................16
2.5.3 Snapshot Disk (For special series only)..........................................16
2.6 Search and Playback ...................................................................................... 17
2.7 Network Setup ................................................................................................. 20
2.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom...................................................................................................22
2.8.1 PTZ Setup.......................................................................................22
2.8.2 PTZ Operation.................................................................................22
2.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..........................................................23
3Web Client Operation................................................................................................ 24
3.1 Network Connection........................................................................................ 24
3.2 Login ................................................................................................................. 24
3.3 Main Window.................................................................................................... 24
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements................................................... 26
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Here you can find hardware installation，cable connection information and general operations
such as system setup, record, search, backup, alarm setup, PTZ operation, also here you can
find web operation instruction.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
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

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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 missing 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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1Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is
optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
This series DVR max supports 8 SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover.
2. Remove the HDD upper
bracket
3. Now you can see the bottom
bracket
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover.

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(Note: for the installation steps of HD-SDI series, please take the above steps for reference.)
Important
If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket.
When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.
1.5 Rack Installation
Please follow the steps listed below.
Use twelve screws to fix the unit
Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃(95°f).
Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound
ventilation.
Please install from the bottom to the top.
If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in
case the rack power is overload.
1.6 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-1
4. Line up the HDD to the
four holes of the HDD
bracket.
5. Use screws to fix HDD.
6. Install the upper bracket and then
Use screws to fix HDD in the
bracket.
7. Unfasten the HDD power
cable.
9. Use the special data cable to
connect the HDD and the SATA
port. Close the chassis and fix
the screws to secure firmly.
8. Insert the HDD power
cable.

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Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
NO.
NAME
SIGN
FUNCTION
1
Power Indicator
ON
Power on/off indicator
2
Power Switch
Power on/off（press for 3 sec to turn off the DVR）
3
Standby
Indicator
B
The light turns on when the DVR is in standby mode
4
Function Key
Indicator
A
The light turns on when you are using Function assistant
key
5
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
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Play/Pause
/
Play/pause
7
Slow Play
I►
4 levels of slow play speed adjustable
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Fast Backward
Play backward
9
Fast Play

Multiple fast play modes
10
Play Previous
Sector
I
Plays the last recording before the current one
11
Play Next Sector
II►
Plays the next recording right after the current one
12
Numeric/charact
er Keypad
Manual
password input,
including
number, letter
capital and small
1
In text mode, input number 1
2AB
C
In text mode, input number 2(English character
A/B/C)
3DE
F
In text mode, input number 3(English character
D/E/F)
4GH
I
In text mode, input number 4 (English character
G/H/I)
5JK
L
In text mode, input number 5(English character
J/K/L).
6M
NO
In text mode, input number 6 (English character
M/N/O)
7PQ
RS
In text mode, input number 7 (English character
P/Q/R/S).
8TU
V
In text mode, input number 8 (English character
T/U/V).
9W
XYZ
In text mode, input number 9 (English character
W/X/Y/Z)
10
In text mode, input number 10
11
In text mode, input number 11
12
In text mode, input number 12
13
In text mode, input number 13
14
In text mode, input number 14
15
In text mode, input number 15
16
In text mode, input number 16

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Record
REC
Start/stop recording, work with arrow keys or Num keys
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F1
F1
Click to display the PTZ and the Image menu under full
screen mode
Shift the PTZ function menu in Pantilt
To enable Cursor field selection with the arrow keys
when set the MD area
To display the playback state bar during playback
Choose/Cancel the backup file when backup
To shift the time and HDD information in HDD info menu
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F2
F2
The same function with F1 and spare for expansion
16
Jog/shuttle
(optional)
directional keys
Jog/shuttle equals to direction keys
For outer Jog/shuttle, clockwise realize forward and
counterclockwise realize revise when playback
For inner Jog/shuttle, clockwise realize frame-by-frame
forward when playback pause
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Remote control
RC
Remote Control Address
18
Information
INFO
The information of the DVR
19
Multi-window
For 16/32-window display
20
Single Window
For 1 window display
21
Window Switch
WIN
To shift the screen between full and multi-window display
22
IR Remote
Receiver
IR
To receive the remote signal.
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Recording
Indicator
1-16/32
Green means the channel is on recording
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USB Port
For USB devices, such as USB disk, mouse and so on
1.7 Rear Panel
1.7.1 Full-D1 series
This series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
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GND port
2
Power input port
3
Power button
4
Fan
5
DB25 port ( 5th to 16th-channel audio input port)
6
1st to 4th-channel audio input
7
Loop video output

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8
Video input
9
Video CVBS output
10
Matrix video output
11
Audio output
12
Bidirectional talk input port
13
Bidirectional talk output port
14
Alarm input/Alarm output/RS485 port HDMI
port
15
Video VGA output
16
HDMI port
17
Video CVBS output RS232 port
18
Video matrix output eSATA port
19
USB port
20
Network port
1.7.2 960H series
1
GND port
2
Power input port
3
Power button
4
Fan
5
DB25 port (5-16 channel audio input)
6
1-4channel audio input
7
Loop video output
8
Video input
9
Video CVBS output
10
Matrix video output
11
Audio output
12
Bidirectional talk input port
13
Bidirectional talk output port
14
Alarm input/Alarm output/RS485 port
15
Video VGA output
16
HDMI port
17
RS-232
18
eSATA port
19
USB port
20
Network port
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the
straight cable to connect to the switcher or router.

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1.8 Connection Sample
1.8.1 Full-D1 series
Please refer to Figure 1-3 for connection sample.
Figure 1-3
1.8.2 960H series