ICRealtime NVR4i Series User manual

ICRealtime Network Video Recorder
User’s Manual
V 3.1.0

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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 NVR4i/NVR8i/ NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series...........................................................................2
1.3.2 NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P Series ...........................................................3
1.3.3 NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2 Series .......................................................................5
2Front Panel and Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 NVR4i/NVR8i/ NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series...........................................................................8
2.1.2 NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P Series ...........................................................8
2.1.3 NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2 Series .....................................................................10
2.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................13
2.2.1 NVR4i/NVR8i/ NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series.........................................................................13
2.2.2 NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P Series .........................................................14
2.2.3 NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2 Series .....................................................................16
2.3 Alarm Connection.......................................................................................................................17
2.4 Bidirectional talk .........................................................................................................................18
2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end ........................................................................................................18
2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end ..................................................................................................18
2.5 Mouse Operation........................................................................................................................19
3HDD Installation..................................................................................................................................21
3.1 NVR4i/NVR8i/NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series.................................................................................21
3.2 NVR708S2-P/ NVR716S2-P/ NVR732S2-P Series ..............................................................21
3.3 NVR708X2/ NVR716X2/ NVR732X2 Series ..........................................................................22
4GUI Operation.....................................................................................................................................24
4.1 Login.............................................................................................................................................24

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4.2 Right Click Menu ........................................................................................................................26
4.3 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Search & Playback.....................................................................................................................27
4.5 Information ..................................................................................................................................31
4.5.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................32
4.5.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................33
4.5.3 Log.........................................................................................................................................34
4.5.4 Version ..................................................................................................................................35
4.5.5 Online Users.........................................................................................................................35
4.5.6 Remote Device Information ...............................................................................................35
4.5.7 Network Info .........................................................................................................................36
4.5.7.1 Network Test................................................................................................................36
4.5.7.2 Network Load..............................................................................................................37
4.6 Setting..........................................................................................................................................38
4.6.1 General .................................................................................................................................38
4.6.2 Encode ..................................................................................................................................41
4.6.3 Schedule...............................................................................................................................43
4.6.3.1 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................44
4.6.4 RS232 ...................................................................................................................................44
4.6.5 Network .................................................................................................................................45
4.6.5.1 Network Setting ..........................................................................................................46
4.6.5.2 IP Filter.........................................................................................................................47
4.6.5.3 NTP Setup ...................................................................................................................48
4.6.5.4 Multicast.......................................................................................................................49
4.6.5.5 PPPoE..........................................................................................................................50
4.6.5.6 DDNS ...........................................................................................................................50
4.6.5.7 UPNP ...........................................................................................................................52
4.6.5.8 WIFI Setting.................................................................................................................53
4.6.5.9 Email ............................................................................................................................55
4.6.5.10 FTP...............................................................................................................................56
4.6.5.11 Alarm center................................................................................................................58
4.6.5.12 SNMP...........................................................................................................................58
4.6.5.13 Auto register................................................................................................................59
4.6.6 Alarm .....................................................................................................................................60
4.6.7 Detect ....................................................................................................................................63
4.6.7.1 Motion Detect..............................................................................................................64
4.6.7.2 Video Loss...................................................................................................................66
4.6.7.3 Camera Masking ........................................................................................................66
4.6.8 PTZ ........................................................................................................................................67
4.6.9 Display ..................................................................................................................................69
4.6.10 Default...................................................................................................................................70

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4.6.11 Remote Device ....................................................................................................................71
4.6.11.1 UPNP ...........................................................................................................................71
4.6.11.2 Built-in Switch Setup..................................................................................................71
4.6.11.3 Remote Device ...........................................................................................................71
4.6.11.4 Short-cut Menu ...........................................................................................................74
4.7 Advanced.....................................................................................................................................75
4.7.1 HDD Management...............................................................................................................76
4.7.2 Abnormality...........................................................................................................................78
4.7.3 Alarm Output ........................................................................................................................79
4.7.4 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................79
4.7.4.1 Manual record menu..................................................................................................80
4.7.4.2 Basic operation ...........................................................................................................80
4.7.4.3 Enable/disable record ................................................................................................80
4.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording ....................................................................................80
4.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording.........................................................................................81
4.7.5 Account .................................................................................................................................82
4.7.5.1 Modify Password ........................................................................................................83
4.7.5.2 Add/Modify Group ......................................................................................................83
4.7.5.3 Add/Modify User .........................................................................................................84
4.7.6 Auto Maintenance ...............................................................................................................84
4.7.7 Config Backup......................................................................................................................85
4.8 Shutdown.....................................................................................................................................85
5Quick Configuration Tool...................................................................................................................87
5.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................87
5.2 Operation.....................................................................................................................................87
6Web Operation....................................................................................................................................90
6.1 General Introduction ..................................................................................................................90
6.1.1 Preparation ...........................................................................................................................90
6.1.2 Log in.....................................................................................................................................91
6.2 LAN Mode....................................................................................................................................92
6.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree ..............................................................................................93
6.2.2 System Menu .......................................................................................................................96
6.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ......................................................................................................96
6.2.4 PTZ Control ..........................................................................................................................96
6.2.5 Color and More Setup.........................................................................................................98
6.3 WAN Login ..................................................................................................................................99

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6.4 Configuration.............................................................................................................................101
6.4.1 System Information ...........................................................................................................101
6.4.1.1 Version Information ..................................................................................................101
6.4.1.2 HDD information .......................................................................................................102
6.4.1.3 Log..............................................................................................................................102
6.4.2 System Configuration .......................................................................................................103
6.4.2.1 General Setup...........................................................................................................103
6.4.2.2 Encode.......................................................................................................................105
6.4.2.3 Schedule....................................................................................................................106
6.4.2.4 RS232 ........................................................................................................................108
6.4.2.5 Network......................................................................................................................109
6.4.2.6 Alarm ..........................................................................................................................117
6.4.2.1 Detect.........................................................................................................................119
6.4.2.2 PTZ.............................................................................................................................121
6.4.2.3 Default & Backup......................................................................................................122
6.4.3 Advanced............................................................................................................................123
6.4.3.1 HDD Management ...................................................................................................123
6.4.3.2 Abnormity...................................................................................................................124
6.4.3.3 Alarm I/O....................................................................................................................125
6.4.3.4 Record........................................................................................................................126
6.4.3.5 Account ......................................................................................................................126
6.4.3.6 Snapshot....................................................................................................................128
6.4.3.7 Auto Maintenance ....................................................................................................128
6.4.3.8 Remote device..........................................................................................................129
6.4.3.9 Preview Control.............................................................................................................130
6.4.4 Additional Function............................................................................................................131
6.4.4.1 IPC Config .................................................................................................................131
6.4.4.2 Auto register..............................................................................................................133
6.4.4.3 Mobile Config ............................................................................................................133
6.4.4.4 WIFI Config ...............................................................................................................134
6.5 Search........................................................................................................................................135
6.6 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................138
6.7 About..........................................................................................................................................140
6.8 Log out .......................................................................................................................................140
7FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................141
8Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation.........................................................................................146
9Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD .............................................................................................147

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10 Appendix C Compatible USB2.0 List ........................................................................................152
11 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List......................................................................................154
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements.....................................................................155

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in the bag.

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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 NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVR
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 NVR 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 specified environments.
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!
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
zInstallation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
zAccessories

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Check the following accessories after opening the box：
zPlease refer to the packing list in the box *

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1Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local
preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut
menu operation, and remote management and control function.
This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The
monitor zone in the front-end can be set in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such
as IPC, NVS, this series product can establish a strong surveillance network via the CMS. In the
network system, there is only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in
the whole network. There is no audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The
whole project is featuring of simple connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.
This series NVR can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy,
transportation and education.
1.2 Features
User
Management
•Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely.
Every user belongs to an exclusive group.
Storage
•Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you
can backup related audio/video data in the network video recorder.
•Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the
client end.
Alarm
•Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on
user’s pre-defined relay setup, system can process the alarm input
correctly and prompt user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded
audio).
•Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can
remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from
various connected peripheral devices.
•Alert you via EMAIL.
Network
Monitor
•Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS
to client-ends, then the data will be decompressed and display. If
bandwidth is big enough, latency is less than 500ms
•Support max 10 connections
•Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST,
RTP/RTCP and etc.
•Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
•Support WEB access in WAN.
Window Split •Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several
windows in one monitor. Support 1/4/8/9/16-window display.
Record
•Support schedule record function. Save the recorded files in the HDD,
client-end PC, or network storage server. You can search or playback
the saved files at the local-end or via the Web.

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Backup
•Support network backup, USB2.0 record backup function, the recorded
files can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB2.0
device, burner and etc.
Network
Management
•Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet.
•Support management via WEB.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
•Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and
port connection.
•Support transparent data transmission such as RS232 (RS-422), RS485
(RS-485).
Auxiliary
•Support switch between NTSC and PAL.
•Support real-time system resources information and running statistics
display.
•Support log file.
•Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.
•IR control function. Shortcut menu operation via remote control.
•Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 NVR4i/NVR8i/ NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series
Specifications
Parameter
NVR4i/NVR8i NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P
System
Resources
Max support 16-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for each
channel;
8-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
4-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Support 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity For H.264, it max supports 16-channel D1, 8-channel 720P, 4-channel 1080P.
Audio
Compression G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input 4/8/16-ch network compression video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input 1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output N/A

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Wireless AP
antenna N/A
Window Split 1/4/9-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback Max 16-channel D1/8-channel 720P/4-channel 1080P playback.
Alarm Input N/A
Alarm Output N/A
Storage One built-in SATA port.
RS232 Port N/A
RS485 port N/A
USB2.0 Port One peripheral USB2.0 port.
Network
Connection One RJ45 10/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port One power port, power adapter. Input DC
12V.
Two power ports, power adapter. Input DC
12V or DC 48V.
Power Button No on/off button. Connect to the power cable to boot up.
Power Button N/A
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
Support IR remote control
Clock Built-in clock.
Indication Light
One power status indication light.
One network status indication light.
One HDD status indication light.
Power
Consumption ＜12W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature 0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity 10℅－90℅
Air pressure 86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 270mmX205mmX41mm
Weight 600-700G（Exclude HDD）
Installation Desk installation
1.3.2 NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P Series

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SpecificationsParameter
NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P
System
Resources
Max support 32-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for each
channel;
16-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
8-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Support 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity For H.264, it max supports 32*D1,16*720,8*1080P
Audio
Compression G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input 4/8/16/32-ch network compression video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input 1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output 1-ch bidirectional talk output.
Window Split 1/4/8/9/16/25/36-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback Max 16-channel playback.
Alarm Input 8-ch alarm input
3-chalarmoutput
Alarm Output Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
Storage 2 built-in SATA ports.
RS232 Port
(RS-422) One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port
(RS-485) One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB2.0 Port 2 peripheral USB2.0 ports.
Network
Connection One RJ45 10/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port Two power ports, power adapter. Input DC 12V or DC 48V.

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Power Button One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
Support IR remote control
Clock Built-in clock.
Indication Light
z16 record status indication lights
zOne power status indication light.
zOne alarm status indication light.
zOne network status indication light.
zOne HDD status indication light.
Power
Consumption ＜12W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature 0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity 10℅－90℅
Air pressure 86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 375mm×287mm×52mm
Weight 1.5～2.5 KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation Desk installation
1.3.3 NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2 Series
SpecificationsParameter
NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2
System
Resources
Max support 32-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for each
channel;
16-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
8-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Support 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity For H.264, it max supports 32-channel D1,16-channel 720P,8-channel 1080P
Audio
Compression G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.

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Video Input 8/16/32-ch network compression video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input 1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output 1-ch bidirectional talk output.
Window Split 1/4/8/9/16/25/36-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback Max 16-channel playback.
Alarm Input 16-ch alarm input
6-chalarmoutput
Alarm Output Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
8 built-in SATA ports.
Storage 1 peripheral eSATA port
RS232 Port
(RS-422) One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port
(RS-485) One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB2.0 Port 4 peripheral USB2.0 ports.
Network
Connection Two RJ45 10/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet ports.
Power Port One power port. AC100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.9A.
Power Button One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
Support IR remote control
Clock Built-in clock.
Indication Light
z16 record status indication lights
zOne system running status indication light.
zOne remote control button indication light.
Power
Consumption ＜40W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature 0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity 10℅－90℅
Air pressure 86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 440mm×460mm×89mm

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Weight 5.5～6.5 KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation Desk installation

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2Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 NVR4i/NVR8i/ NVR4i-P/NVR8i-P Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Icon Name Function
Power indicator light The blue light becomes on when the power
connection is OK.
Network status indicator
light
The blue light becomes on when the network
connection is abnormal or offline.
HDD status indictor light The red light becomes on when HDD is abnormal or
HDD space is below the threshold.
USB USB port. Connect to USB storage device, mouse
burner and etc.
2.1.2 NVR708S2-P/NVR716S2-P/NVR732S2-P Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.

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Shift Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Up/1
Down/4 S、T
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Shift current activated control,
Left/2
Right/3 WXWhen 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)
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Enter ENTER
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).
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.
Assistant Fn
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.

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Reverse/Pau
se/6 W
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
Play Next/9
fIn 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 f
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.
2.1.3 NVR708X2/NVR716X2/NVR732X2 Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
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.

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0 In text mode, input number 0.
It is the space button.
1,. In text mode, input number 1 and denotation.
2ABC In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
3DEF In text mode, input number 3(English character D/E/F)
4GHI In text mode, input number 4 (English character G/H/I)
5JKL In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
6MNO In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
7PQRS In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
8TUV In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
9WXYZ In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
Number and
Character
-/-- If you want to input a number more than 10, please click this
button and then input.
Shift In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Up
Down S、T
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Shift current activated control,
Left
Right WX
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Enter ENTER
Go to menu
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Window switch Mult Click it to switch one-window/multi
p
le-window.
Slow play/8 Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Assistant Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.