ICRealtime nvr700ns User manual

Network Video Recorder User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications ...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................2
2Front Panel and Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................4
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Bidirectional talk ...........................................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end ..........................................................................................................9
2.3.2 PC-end to the device-end ....................................................................................................9
2.4 Mouse Operation..........................................................................................................................9
2.5 Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................10
3HDD Installation..................................................................................................................................13
5System Performance .........................................................................................................................14
6GUI Operation.....................................................................................................................................15
6.1 Login.............................................................................................................................................15
6.2 Right Click Menu ........................................................................................................................16
6.3 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................16
6.4 Search & Playback.....................................................................................................................17
6.5 Information ..................................................................................................................................20
6.5.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................21
6.5.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................22
6.5.3 Log.........................................................................................................................................22
6.5.4 Version ..................................................................................................................................23
6.5.5 Online Users.........................................................................................................................24

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6.5.6 Remote Device Information ...............................................................................................24
6.6 Setting..........................................................................................................................................26
6.6.1 General .................................................................................................................................26
6.6.2 Encode ..................................................................................................................................27
6.6.3 Schedule...............................................................................................................................28
6.6.4 RS232 ...................................................................................................................................29
6.6.5 Network .................................................................................................................................30
6.6.5.1 Advanced Setup .........................................................................................................31
6.6.5.2 IP Filter.........................................................................................................................31
6.6.5.3 NTP Setup ...................................................................................................................32
6.6.5.4 Multiple Cast Setup....................................................................................................32
6.6.5.5 PPPoE..........................................................................................................................33
6.6.5.6 DDNS Setup................................................................................................................34
6.6.5.7 UPNP ...........................................................................................................................34
6.6.5.8 Email ............................................................................................................................36
6.6.5.9 FTP...............................................................................................................................37
6.6.5.1 Alarm center................................................................................................................38
6.6.6 Alarm .....................................................................................................................................38
6.6.7 Detect ....................................................................................................................................40
6.6.8 PTZ ........................................................................................................................................44
6.6.9 Display ..................................................................................................................................46
6.6.10 Default...................................................................................................................................47
6.6.11 Remote Device ....................................................................................................................48
6.6.11.1 UPNP ...........................................................................................................................48
6.6.11.2 Built-in Switch Setup..................................................................................................48
6.6.11.3 Remote Device ...........................................................................................................48
6.6.11.4 Short-cut Menu .............................................................................................................50
6.7 Advanced.....................................................................................................................................51
6.7.1 HDD Management...............................................................................................................51
6.7.2 Abnormity..............................................................................................................................54
6.7.3 Alarm Output ........................................................................................................................55
6.7.4 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................55
6.7.4.1 Manual record menu..................................................................................................55
6.7.4.2 Basic operation................................................................................................................55
6.7.4.3 Enable/disable record ................................................................................................56
6.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording ....................................................................................56
6.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording.........................................................................................57
6.7.5 Account .................................................................................................................................57
6.7.5.1 Modify Password ........................................................................................................58
6.7.5.2 Add/Modify Group ......................................................................................................59
6.7.5.3 Add/Modify User .........................................................................................................59
6.7.6 Auto Maintenance ...............................................................................................................60
6.7.7 Config Backup......................................................................................................................60

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6.8 Shutdown.....................................................................................................................................60
7Quick Configuration Tool...................................................................................................................62
7.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................62
7.2 Operation.....................................................................................................................................62
8Web ......................................................................................................................................................65
8.1 General Introduction ..................................................................................................................65
8.1.1 Preparation ...........................................................................................................................65
8.1.2 Log in.....................................................................................................................................65
8.2 Main Interface .............................................................................................................................66
8.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree ..............................................................................................67
8.2.2 System Menu .......................................................................................................................69
8.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ......................................................................................................69
8.2.4 Preview Window Switch .....................................................................................................69
8.2.5 PTZ Control ..........................................................................................................................69
8.2.6 Color and More Setup.........................................................................................................71
8.3 Configuration...............................................................................................................................72
8.3.1 System Information .............................................................................................................72
8.3.1.1 Version Information ....................................................................................................72
8.3.1.2 HDD information .........................................................................................................73
8.3.1.3 Log................................................................................................................................73
8.3.2 System Configuration .........................................................................................................74
8.3.2.1 General Setup.............................................................................................................74
8.3.2.2 Encode.........................................................................................................................76
8.3.2.3 Schedule......................................................................................................................77
8.3.2.4 RS232 ..........................................................................................................................79
8.3.2.5 Network........................................................................................................................80
Advanced setup.................................................................................................................................81
8.3.2.6 Alarm ............................................................................................................................87
8.3.2.1 Detect...........................................................................................................................89
8.3.2.2 PTZ...............................................................................................................................90
8.3.2.3 Default & Backup........................................................................................................91
8.3.3 Advanced..............................................................................................................................92
8.3.3.1 HDD Management .....................................................................................................92
8.3.3.2 Abnormity.....................................................................................................................93
8.3.3.3 Alarm I/O......................................................................................................................94
8.3.3.4 Record..........................................................................................................................95
8.3.3.5 Account ........................................................................................................................96
8.3.3.6 Auto Maintenance ......................................................................................................98

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8.3.3.7 Remote device ................................................................................................................98
8.3.4 Additional Function..............................................................................................................99
8.3.4.1 Auto register................................................................................................................99
8.3.4.2 DNS ............................................................................................................................100
8.4 Search........................................................................................................................................101
8.5 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................102
8.6 About..........................................................................................................................................104
8.7 Log out .......................................................................................................................................104
9FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................105
10 Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation.....................................................................................110
11 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD..........................................................................................111
12 Appendix C Compatible USB List..............................................................................................113
13 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List......................................................................................115
14 Appendix E No-IP DDNS ............................................................................................................116
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements.....................................................................123

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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 environment ranging from 0℃to
50 ℃
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.

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zAccessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
zPlease refer to the packing list in the box *
Component Name 32 Series 32-P Series 32-S Series 38 Series Quantity
NVR ■■■■1
7-pin SATA cable ■■■■2 (8 for 38 series )
Power cable ■■■■1 (2 for 32-P series)
Network cable ■■■■1
Remote control ■■■■1
Black optical mouse ■■■■1
Power adapter ■■■□1 (2 for 32-P series)
Quick start guide ■■■■1
CD ■■■■1
Plastic pad ■■■■1

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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. All these functions support this
series product to be used in various situations.
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 1/4/9/16-window display.

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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.
Backup
•Support network backup, USB record backup function, the recorded files
can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB 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 through RS232/RS485.
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
Parameter Specification
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*D1, 8*720,4*1080P.
Audio
Compression
G.711a
Video Output 1-channel VGA analog video output.
Video Input 4/8/16-ch network compression digital video input
HDMI 1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input N/A
Audio Output N/A
Window Split 4/9/16-window

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Multiple-chann
el Playback
Max 16-channel playback.
Alarm Input 4/8/16-ch alarm input.
3-ch alarm output
Alarm Output Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
2 built-in SATA ports
Storage N/A
RS232 Port One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port
One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB Port 2 peripheral USB ports.
Network
Connection
One RJ45 10/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port One power port, power adapter. Input DC 12V.
There is a series product supports PoE power supplying (DC 48V).
Power Button One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
N/A One IR remote control
receiver in the front panel.
One IR remote control
receiver in the front panel.
Clock Built-in clock.
Indication Light
16 record status indication lights
One power status indication light.
One alarm 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 440mm*300mm*42.6mm
Weight 1.5～2.5 KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation Desk installation

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2Front Panel and Rear Panel
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.
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).

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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.
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.

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2.2 Rear Panel
The one of the rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
USB port. Connect to USB mouse.
Network port 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Connect to the network cable.
RS232 232 debug COM. It is for general COM debug to configure IP
address or transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI High Definition Media
Interface
High definition audio and video signal output
port. It transmits uncompressed high
definition video and multiple-channel data to
the HDMI port of the display device.
VGA VGA video output port VGA VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
1-16 Alarm input port. zThere are four groups. The first group is
from port 1 to port 4, the second group is
from port 5 to port 8, the third group is
from 9 to 12, and the fourth group is from
13 to 16. They are to receive the on-off
signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types; NO (normal
open)/NC (normal close).
zWhen your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVS have the same
ground.
Alarm input port
ground end
Alarm input ground end.
NO1 to NO3 3-ch alarm output port
I/O port
z3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～

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Port Name Connection Function
C1 to C3 C2,Group 3:port NO3～C3）).Output
alarm signal to the alarm device. Please
make sure there is power to the external
alarm device.
zNO：Normal open alarm output port.
zC：Alarm output public end.
A RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can
connect to the control devices such as speed
dome PTZ.
B
RS485 port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Power input port Input 12V DC.
Power button Power on/off button.
The rear panel of one series is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
The rear panel of one series is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
USB port. Connect to USB mouse.
Network port 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Connect to the network cable.
RS232 232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP
address or transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI High
Definition
Media
Interface
High definition audio and video signal output
port. It transmits uncompressed high definition
video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI
port of the display device.

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Port Name Connection Function
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
1-16 Alarm input
port.
zThere are four groups. The first group is
from port 1 to port 4, the second group is
from port 5 to port 8, the third group is
from 9 to 12, and the fourth group is from
13 to 16. They are to receive the signal
from the external alarm source. There are
two types; NO (normal open)/NC (normal
close).
zWhen your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVS have the same
ground.
Alarm input
port ground
end
Alarm input ground end.
NO1 to NO3
C1 to C3
3-ch alarm
output port
z3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～
C2,Group 3:port NO3～C3）).Output
alarm signal to the alarm device. Please
make sure there is power to the external
alarm device.
zNO：Normal open alarm output port.
zC：Alarm output public end.
A RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can
connect to the control devices such as speed
dome PTZ.
B
RS485 port
I/O port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to
the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Power input
port
Input 12V DC.
Power button Power on/off button.
PoE PORTS Built-in Switch supports PoE function.
Power input
port
Switch power port. Input DC 48V.
Please note the 32-S series product does
not have this port.
VIDEO OUT Video input
port
CVBS output
MIC IN Audio input
port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the
analog audio signal output from the devices
such as mike phone, pickup.

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Port Name Connection Function
MIC OUT Audio output
port
Audio output port. It is to output the analog
audio signal to the devices such as the sound
box.
2.3 Bidirectional talk
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end
Device Connection
Please connect the speaker or the pickup to the first audio input port in the device rear panel.
Then connect the earphone or the sound box to the audio output port in the PC.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the following interface to enable bidirectional talk.
Figure 2-5
Listening Operation
At the device end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the
earphone or sound box at the pc-end.
2.3.2 PC-end to the device-end
Device Connection
Connect the speaker or the pickup to the audio output port in the PC and then connect the
earphone or the sound box to the first audio input port in the device rear panel.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the above interface (Figure 2-5) to enable bidirectional talk.
Listening Operation
At the PC-end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the
earphone or sound box at the device-end.
2.4 Mouse Operation
Please refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Left click
mouse
Click combo box to pop up dropdown 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.
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
list to playback the video.
Double left
click mouse
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.
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu.Right click
mouse Exit current menu without saving the modification.
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Press
middle
button Page up or page down
Move
mouse
Select current control or move control
Select motion detection zoneDrag mouse
Select privacy mask zone.
2.5 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in X282H282H282HFigure 2-4X.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.

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Figure 2-6
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Serial Number Name Function
1 Power button Click it to boot up or shut down
the device.
2 Address Click it to input device number, so
that you can control it.
3 Forward Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
4 Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or
normal playback.
5
Next record In playback mode, playback the
next video.
6
Previous record In playback mode, playback the
previous video.
In pause mode, click this button
to realize normal playback.
In normal playback click this
button to pause playback.
7 Play/Pause
In real-time monitor mode, click
this button to enter video search
menu.
8
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,
click this button to realize normal

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playback.
In reverse playback click this
button to pause playback.
9
Cancel Go back to previous menu or
cancel current operation (close
upper interface or control)
10 Record Start or stop record manually
In record interface, working with
the direction buttons to select the
record channel.
Click this button for at least 1.5
seconds, system can go to the
Manual Record interface.
11 Direction keys Switch current activated control,
go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control
the playback process bar.
Aux function(such as switch the
PTZ menu)
12 Confirm /menu key go to default button
go to the menu
13 Multiple-window switch Switch between multiple-window
and one-window.
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up
assistant function ：PTZ control
and Video color.
Switch the PTZ control menu in
PTZ control interface.
14 Auxiliary key
In motion detection interface,
working with direction keys to
complete setup.
Input password, channel or
switch channel.
15 0-9 number key
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
Figure 2-1