Jaycar Electronics N5 series User manual

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N5 Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................X
1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................x
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................x
1.3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................xi
1.3.1 1U Series ....................................................................................................................................xi
1.3.2 1.5U Series................................................................................................................................xv
1.3.3 2U Series ................................................................................................................................xviii
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ...................................................................... XXII
2.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................................................xxii
2.1.1 1U Series .................................................................................................................................xxii
2.1.2 1.5U Series.............................................................................................................................xxiii
2.1.3 2U Series .................................................................................................................................xxv
2.2 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................xxvii
2.2.1 1U Series ...............................................................................................................................xxvii
2.2.2 1.5U Series...........................................................................................................................xxviii
2.2.3 2U Series ................................................................................................................................xxix
2.3 Connection Sample......................................................................................................................xxx
2.3.1 1U series..................................................................................................................................xxx
2.3.2 1.5U Series..............................................................................................................................xxx
2.3.3 2U Series ................................................................................................................................xxxi
2.4 Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................xxxii
2.5 Mouse Control...........................................................................................................................xxxiv
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel ...............................................................................................xxxvi
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard...................................................................................................................xxxvi

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2.6.2 Front Panel............................................................................................................................xxxvi
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS......................................................XXXVII
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR.............................................................................................................xxxvii
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel .........................................................................................xxxvii
3.3 HDD Installation .......................................................................................................................xxxvii
3.3.1 1U Series .............................................................................................................................xxxvii
3.3.2 1.5U Series.........................................................................................................................xxxviii
3.3.3 2U series...............................................................................................................................xxxix
3.4 Connecting Power Supply ..............................................................................................................xl
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices................................................................................xl
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input..............................................................................................................xl
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output..........................................................................................................xli
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio.............................................................. xlii
3.6.1 Audio Input.............................................................................................................................. xliii
3.6.2 Audio Output............................................................................................................................xliv
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................................xlv
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.............................................................................................xlvii
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port.....................................................................................................................xlviii
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port....................................................................................................................xlix
3.8 RS232 ...........................................................................................................................................xlix
3.9 RS485 ............................................................................................................................................... l
3.10 Other Interfaces .............................................................................................................................. li
3.10.1 1U Series................................................................................................................................ li
3.10.2 1.5U Series............................................................................................................................. li
3.10.3 2U Series............................................................................................................................... lii

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4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ...........................................LIII
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ......................................................................................................... liii
4.1.1 Login.......................................................................................................................................... liii
4.1.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................................ liii
4.1.3 Logout.........................................................................................................................................liv
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure............................................................................................liv
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery.............................................................................................................liv
4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function.............................................................................................................lv
4.2 Manual Record................................................................................................................................lv
4.2.1 Live Viewing................................................................................................................................lv
4.2.2 Manual record.............................................................................................................................lv
4.3 Search & Playback....................................................................................................................... lvii
4.3.1 Search Menu............................................................................................................................ lvii
4.3.2 Basic Operation...................................................................................................................... lviii
4.3.3 Calendar......................................................................................................................................lx
4.4 Schedule..........................................................................................................................................lx
4.4.1 Schedule Menu................................................................................................................................lx
4.4.2 Snapshot....................................................................................................................................lxi
4.4.3 Image FTP............................................................................................................................... lxii
4.5 Detect........................................................................................................................................... lxiii
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu...................................................................................................................... lxiii
4.5.2 Motion Detect............................................................................................................................... lxiii
4.5.3 Video Loss .....................................................................................................................................lxv
4.5.4 Camera Masking..........................................................................................................................lxvi
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation..............................................................................................lxvi
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface...................................................................................................lxvii
4.6.2 Alarm setup.............................................................................................................................lxvii
4.7 Backup..........................................................................................................................................lxix
4.7.1 Detect Device...............................................................................................................................lxix
4.7.1 Backup .....................................................................................................................................lxix
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup.......................................................................................................lxx

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4.8.1 Cable Connection..........................................................................................................................lxx
4.8.2 PTZ Setup......................................................................................................................................lxx
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key....................................................................................................lxxii
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan........................................................................................................lxxii
4.9.1Preset Setup ...............................................................................................................................lxxiii
4.9.2 Activate Preset...........................................................................................................................lxxiv
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)..........................................................................................................lxxiv
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)..................................................................................................................lxxiv
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.............................................................................................................................lxxiv
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function..........................................................................................................lxxiv
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup.........................................................................................................................lxxv
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.....................................................................................................................lxxv
4.10 Flip................................................................................................................................................lxxv
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS..............LXXVI
5.1 Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................................lxxvi
5.2 Main Menu..................................................................................................................................lxxvi
5.3 Setting........................................................................................................................................lxxvii
5.3.1 General..................................................................................................................................lxxvii
5.3.2 Encode.................................................................................................................................lxxviii
5.3.3 Schedule.................................................................................................................................lxxx
5.3.4 RS232......................................................................................................................................lxxx
5.3.5 Network..................................................................................................................................lxxxi
5.3.6 Alarm..................................................................................................................................lxxxviii
5.3.7 Detect.................................................................................................................................lxxxviii
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom.....................................................................................................................lxxxviii
5.3.9 Display..................................................................................................................................lxxxix
5.3.10 Default...................................................................................................................................xci
5.4 Search............................................................................................................................................xci
5.5 Advanced.......................................................................................................................................xci
5.5.1 HDD Management...................................................................................................................xcii
5.5.2 Abnormity................................................................................................................................xciii
5.5.3 Alarm Output...........................................................................................................................xciii

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5.5.4 Manual Record.......................................................................................................................xciv
5.5.5 Account ...................................................................................................................................xciv
5.5.6 Auto Maintain..........................................................................................................................xcvi
5.5.7 TV Adjust................................................................................................................................xcvii
5.5.8 Video Matrix...........................................................................................................................xcvii
5.5.9 Card Overlay.........................................................................................................................xcviii
5.5.10 Config File Backup.............................................................................................................xcix
5.6 Information........................................................................................................................................c
5.6.1 HDD Information..........................................................................................................................c
5.6.2 BPS..............................................................................................................................................ci
5.6.3 Log...............................................................................................................................................ci
5.6.4 Version.......................................................................................................................................cii
5.6.5 Online Users..............................................................................................................................cii
5.7 Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................ciii
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................CIV
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ...........................................................................................................civ
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..................................................................................................civ
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ...................................................................................cv
6.2.1 Preset Setup.............................................................................................................................cvi
6.2.2 Activate Preset..........................................................................................................................cvi
6.2.3 Patrol Setup..............................................................................................................................cvi
6.2.4 Activate Patrol...........................................................................................................................cvi
6.2.5 Pattern Setup............................................................................................................................cvi
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function........................................................................................................cvii
6.2.7 Border Setup............................................................................................................................cvii
6.2.8 Activate Border Function.........................................................................................................cvii
6.2.9 Flip............................................................................................................................................cvii
7WEB OPERATION..........................................................................................CIX
7.1 Network Connection......................................................................................................................cix
7.2 Login ..............................................................................................................................................cix
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor.....................................................................................................................cxi

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7.2.2 PTZ..........................................................................................................................................cxiii
7.2.3 Color........................................................................................................................................cxvi
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path...............................................................................................cxvi
7.3 Configure ....................................................................................................................................cxvii
7.3.1 System Information ...............................................................................................................cxvii
7.3.2 System Configuration.............................................................................................................cxix
7.3.3 Advanced............................................................................................................................ cxxxix
7.3.4 Additional Function................................................................................................................cxlvi
7.4 Search.......................................................................................................................................cxlviii
7.5 Alarm..............................................................................................................................................clii
7.6 About.............................................................................................................................................cliii
7.7 Log out..........................................................................................................................................cliii
7.8 Un-install Web Control.................................................................................................................cliv
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ...............................................CLV
9FAQ...............................................................................................................CLVI
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ...............................................CLXI
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST.....................................CLXII
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST........................................CLXVI
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ............................................CLXVII
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST ..............................................CLXIX

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APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................CLXX
APPENDIX G EARTHING ...............................................................................CLXXI
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS.........CLXXVI
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 ℃