Instek Digital 1U series User manual

1U Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual
Version 2.1

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................2
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ...........................................................................6
2.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Connection Sample...............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Remote Control......................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................12
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.6.2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................13
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................14
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................14
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...................................................................................................14
3.3 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................................14

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3.4 Connecting Power Supply..................................................................................................................15
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................15
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ..................................................................16
3.6.1 Audio Input....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.2 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................17
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................................................18
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port .............................................................................................................................. 19
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.8 RS232....................................................................................................................................................20
3.9 RS485....................................................................................................................................................21
3.10 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................21
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................23
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Login .................................................................................................................................................23
4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Logout............................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 24
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function ................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2 Manual record..................................................................................................................................25
4.3 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Search Menu ................................................................................................................................... 27

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4.3.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.3 Calendar........................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4 Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................30
4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.2 Snapshot ..........................................................................................................................................31
4.4.3 Image FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Detect ....................................................................................................................................................33
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu............................................................................................................................... 33
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................ 33
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................35
4.5.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................................36
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................36
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 36
4.6.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 36
4.7 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................38
4.7.1 Detect Device....................................................................................................................................... 38
4.7.1 Backup..............................................................................................................................................39
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................40
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................40
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................40
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 42
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................42
4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.9.2 Activate Preset..................................................................................................................................... 43
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 43
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 44
4.9.5 Pattern Setup....................................................................................................................................... 44
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function................................................................................................................... 44
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................44
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 45
4.10 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................45
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ...................46

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5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................46
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................46
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................47
5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 47
5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 48
5.3.3 Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................50
5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 50
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................51
5.3.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................57
5.3.7 Detect ...............................................................................................................................................57
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ..................................................................................................................................58
5.3.9 Display..............................................................................................................................................58
5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 59
5.4 Search ...................................................................................................................................................60
5.5 Advanced ..............................................................................................................................................60
5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 61
5.5.2 Abnormity .........................................................................................................................................62
5.5.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................62
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................63
5.5.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................63
5.5.6 Auto Maintain...................................................................................................................................65
5.5.7 TV Adjust..........................................................................................................................................66
5.5.8 Video Matrix.....................................................................................................................................66
5.5.9 Card Overlay....................................................................................................................................66
5.5.10 Config File Backup..................................................................................................................... 68
5.6 Information............................................................................................................................................69
5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 69
5.6.2 BPS................................................................................................................................................... 70
5.6.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................................70
5.6.4 Version ............................................................................................................................................. 71
5.6.5 Online Users.................................................................................................................................... 71
5.7 Shutdown..............................................................................................................................................72
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ..............................................................................73

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6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .................................................................................................................73
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 73
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.......................................................................................74
6.2.1 Preset Setup.................................................................................................................................... 74
6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................75
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 75
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ................................................................................................................................. 75
6.2.5 Pattern Setup...................................................................................................................................75
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 75
6.2.7 Border Setup....................................................................................................................................76
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ............................................................................................................... 76
6.2.9 Flip ....................................................................................................................................................76
7WEB OPERATION............................................................................................ 77
7.1 Network Connection............................................................................................................................77
7.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................77
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor............................................................................................................................ 79
7.2.2 PTZ ...................................................................................................................................................81
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................................84
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ...................................................................................................... 84
7.3 Configure ..............................................................................................................................................85
7.3.1 System Information......................................................................................................................... 85
7.3.2 System Configuration..................................................................................................................... 87
7.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 106
7.3.4 Additional Function ....................................................................................................................... 112
7.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................114
7.5 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................118
7.6 About ...................................................................................................................................................119
7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................119

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7.8 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................120
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................121
9FAQ.................................................................................................................122
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .................................................127
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................128
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST............................................132
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .................................................133
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST ..................................................135
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 136
APPENDIX G EARTHING....................................................................................137
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................ 142

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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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1FEATURES 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:
zReal-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.
zStorage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
zCompression 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.
zBackup 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.
zRecord 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.
zNetwork operation

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Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
zAlarm 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.
zCommunication 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.
zPTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
zIntelligent 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
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)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input 4-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.
1-ch SPOT output.
Support TV/VGA/SPOT video output at the same time.
Video monitor Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)

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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)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/4-ch: D1 704×576/704×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240,
QCIF 176×144/176×120
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
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 Input 2-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Independent bidirectional talk input.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
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.
Record and
playback
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.

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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
There are two playback modes: 1channel and all-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement.
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.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
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 external alarm, 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)
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network
control
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input 4-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to
select the alarm type. ）
Alarm
Output
1-channel relay output.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）
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.
Interface
RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
System
Information
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.

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Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, and network user.
Configurable user power.
User
Manageme
nt Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authenticati
on Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade USB, ConfigTool or COM.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power DC 12V / 3.3A
Power
Consumptio
n
12W (With adapter and exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
(W*D*H)
375 x280 x50mm (Exclude the feet pad)
Weight 1.8KG(Exclude HDD)
General
Parameter
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.
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).
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 W
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
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.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Video input
2 Audio input
3 Video spot output
4 Bidirectional talk input
5 Video CVBS output
6 Audio output
7 USB port
8 Network port
9 RS232 port
10 Video VGA output
11 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
12 Power socket
13 On/off button
14 GND port
Important
The bidirectional talk input port of this series product needs the active MIC.
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.
2.3 Connection Sample
The full D1 simple entry level series connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-3
2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.

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Figure 2-4
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.
Reverse playback pause mode,
click this button to realize normal
playback.
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Reverse/pause
In reverse playback click this
button to pause playback.

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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.
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.
2.5 Mouse Control
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.
Left click
mouse
Click combo box to pop up drop down list