Konig SEC-DVR504 Installation instructions

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CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER WHILE THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE.
THE DEVICE’S INTERNAL PARTS CANNOT BE SAFELY REPAIRED BY
USERS. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
(what limits? You need to tell me) for Class A digital devices, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is
operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and
can transmit radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions in the user manual, may cause harmful
interference with radio communications.
FCC Caution: To ensure continued compliance, use only shielded
interface cables when connecting this device to computers or peripheral
devices.Any changes or modifications (COMMENT: changes or
modifications to what? not expressly approved by LB Tech could void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
This ClassA digital device meets all the requirements of the FCC
Regulations.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
nThis user manual is supplied “as is,” with no warranties, be it expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for any
exact purpose, or non-infringement on any third party’s rights.
nThis publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The
manufacturer holds the right to introduce any changes to the information contained herein
for any purpose, including, but not limited to improvements of the product and publications
related to it, at any time, without prior notice.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The supplier shall not be liable to any party or any person, except for replacement or reasonable
maintenance of this product, for the cases including, but not limited to the following:
nAny damage or loss, including, but not limited to: direct/indirect, consequential, special,
exemplary use arising out of or related to the product;
nInappropriate use or negligence of the user during operation of the product, resulting in
personal injury or any damage;
nUnauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification of the product by the user;
nAny problems or consequential inconvenience, loss, or damage caused by connecting
this product to devices of the third parties;
nAny claim or action for damages brought by any photogenic subject, be it a person or an
organization, due to invasion of privacy whereby the surveillance picture and/or saved
data becomes public or is used for purposes other than surveillance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
nPlease refer all servicing related to the installation of this product to qualified service
personnel or system installers.
nDo not operate the device under conditions outside its recommended temperature, humidity
or power source ratings.
nPlace the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
nUse the appliance at temperatures between 0oC- 45oC (32oF -113oF) and humidity below
85%.
nThe input power source for this appliance should be between 90-230VAC, 47-63 Hz.
nInstall the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,and stoves.
Installation of the unit near consumer electronics, such as stereo receivers/amplifiers and
televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the
aforementioned temperature range.

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nHandle hard disk drives with care.
It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their motors are still running.
To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after
disconnecting it from a power source before moving the unit.
To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while
it is plugged in.
Protect hard disk drives from static electricity.
Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright.
Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to repair hard disk drives.
nDo not impede the flow of air through the vents or place the unit in an enclosed area where
the cooling vents are blocked.
nProtect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched,particularly at plugs and the
points where they connect to the device.
nDo not drop metallic parts through slots, as this could permanently damage the device. If
a metallic object falls through the slots, turn the power off immediately and contact
qualified service personnel for service.
nHandle the device with care. Do not drop or shake it, as this may damage the device.
nDo not expose the device to moisture or try to operate it in wet areas. Do not install the unit
in an area where condensation occurs. Do not operate with wet hands. Take immediate
action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel, as moisture may damage the appliance and cause electric shock.
nDo not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the body of the device. If dirt is
difficult to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
nDo not overload outlets and extension cords,as this increases the risk of fire and electric
shock.
nMake a note of your settings and save them in a place where you can easily find them. This
will help if it becomes necessary to change the system configuration, or if an unexpected
failure or problem occurs.
nDistributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and exporting
the software provided with this product in violation of export laws, is expressly prohibited.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING
When this symbol appears on a product, do not dispose of it with residential
or commercial waste.
Recycling Electrical Equipment
Do not dispose of this product with residential or commercial waste. Some
countries and regions, such as the European Union, have established systems
for collecting and recycling electrical and electronic waste items. Contact
your local authorities for information about practices established for your
region

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recording, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior written permission from the owner.

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Table of Contents
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY..................................................................................................2
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY...............................................................................................2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................2
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT.....................................................................................................4
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................5
1．YOUR DVR AT A GLANCE ................................................................................................8
2．Contents of the Package.......................................................................................................9
2.1 Getting Started Checklist.................................................................................................9
3. Hardware..............................................................................................................................9
3.1 Front Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)...............................................9
3.2 Back Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi) .............................................10
3.3 Remote Control (Please take actual machine model as quasi)......................................11
3.4 Mouse Control...............................................................................................................11
3.5 Hardware Installation....................................................................................................12
3.5.1 Basic Connections..............................................................................................12
3.5.2 Installing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)..................................................................13
4. Getting Started and the Main Screen....................................................................................13
4.1 The Main Screen ...........................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel..............................................................................14
4.1.2 Status Bar ...........................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Login DVR.........................................................................................................15
4.1.4 Tool Bar..............................................................................................................15
4.2 Tool Bar Menu Options.................................................................................................16
4.2.1 System Configuration.........................................................................................16
4.2.2 Manual Recording..............................................................................................16
4.2.3 Video Playback...................................................................................................17
4.2.4 Video Backup .....................................................................................................19
4.2.5 Playing Backed Up Videos on Home Computers ..............................................21
4.3 Channel Status Display .................................................................................................22
5. DVR....................................................................................................................................23
5.1 Menu Tree .....................................................................................................................23
5.1.1 Menu Options.....................................................................................................23
5.2 System...........................................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Language............................................................................................................24
5.2.2 Video System......................................................................................................24
5.2.3 Time Setup..........................................................................................................24
5.2.4 User Management ..............................................................................................25
5.2.5 HDD (Hard Disk Drive).....................................................................................27
5.2.6 Maintenance .......................................................................................................28
5.2.8 Information.........................................................................................................29
5.3 Record ...........................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 Record Channel..................................................................................................29
5.3.2 Record ................................................................................................................29
5.3.3 Recording Bit-rate..............................................................................................29
5.3.4 Record Resolution..............................................................................................30
5.3.5 Recording Frame Rate........................................................................................30
5.3.6 Recording Pack Time .........................................................................................30

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5.3.7 Recording Modes ...............................................................................................30
5.4 Video .............................................................................................................................32
5.4.1 Channel...............................................................................................................32
5.4.2 Name ..................................................................................................................32
5.4.3 Position...............................................................................................................32
5.4.4 Live.....................................................................................................................32
5.4.5 Color...................................................................................................................33
5.4.6 Record Time.......................................................................................................33
5.4.7 Video Margin......................................................................................................33
5.4.8 Video Setup ........................................................................................................33
5.5 Network.........................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Network..............................................................................................................34
5.5.2 SUB-STREAM...................................................................................................35
5.5.3 DDNS Setup.......................................................................................................35
5.5.4 Email Setup........................................................................................................36
5.5.5 Mobile Setup ......................................................................................................37
5.5.6 IPAccess Setup ..................................................................................................37
5.5.7 ESMS Settings....................................................................................................38
5.5.8 FTP Settings .......................................................................................................38
5.5.9 Other Settings.....................................................................................................39
5.6 Alarm.............................................................................................................................39
5.6.1 DURATION .......................................................................................................39
5.6.2 BUZZER ............................................................................................................39
5.6.3 PRERECORD ....................................................................................................39
5.6.4 EXCEPTION ALARM ......................................................................................39
5.6.5 Motion Detection................................................................................................40
6. Web Browser Operation.......................................................................................................41
6.1 Feature...........................................................................................................................41
6.2 Network Security Setting ..............................................................................................41
6.3 Connection Settings.......................................................................................................42
6.4 Control Download and Installation ...............................................................................44
6.5 Operation Interface........................................................................................................45
6.5.1 Live.....................................................................................................................45
6.5.2 Controls..............................................................................................................46
6.5.3 Other Operations ................................................................................................46
6.5.4 Replay.................................................................................................................46
6.5.5 Toolbar Guide.....................................................................................................48
6.5.6 Remote Settings..................................................................................................48
6.5.7 Local Settings.....................................................................................................57
6.5.8 Logout ................................................................................................................57
7. Wap Connection ..................................................................................................................57
8. Mobile Phone Support.........................................................................................................58
8.1 Windows CE Mobile Phone..........................................................................................59
8.2 Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition Phones.......................................................................60
8.3 Apple iPhone.................................................................................................................64
8.4 Android Mobile .............................................................................................................66
8.5 BlackBerry Mobile........................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................76
Appendix 1. Setting up Internet Connections for Remote Access...............................................91
Appendix 2. DVR-Compatible Hard Disk Drives......................................................................92
Appendix 3. DVR- Compatible Portable Wireless Mouse..........................................................92

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Appendix 4. Accessing the DVR via Mozilla Firefox..................................................................92
Appendix 5. Accessing the DVR via Google Chrome.................................................................93
Appendix 6 How to Use Auto ID-"Plug n play" Quick Guide .................................................95

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1．YOUR DVR ATA GLANCE
Product Overview
Model 4 CH
Video Format PAL/NSTC
Video Compression H.264 Baseline Compression
Video Input /
Output BNC 4CH Input / 1CH Output
Alarm Type Motion detection, Video Loss, HDD loss
Display Frame Rate Each Channel PAL:25 FPS, NTSC:30 FPS
Playback Resolution CIF/HD1/D1 @ Recorded frame rate
Recording Speed –
frames per second
(FPS)
PAL: 100 FPS@CIF, 100 FPS @ HD1, 50 FPS @ D1.
NTSC: 120 FPS @ CIF, 120 FPS @ HD1, 60 FPS @ D1.
Recording Modes Power-on Auto Record, Scheduled Record (Normal Recording, Motion Detection),
Manual Recording
HDD Interface SATA Interface support 2TB, HDD*1
Network Protocol TCP-IP/ DHCP/DDNS/PPPOE/E-Mail
Network Functions Live Monitoring, Playback, Configuration, Backup, Mobile Phone Surveillance
USB 2.0 Interface Mouse / Portable Mobile HDD/ Flash Drive/ Firmware Upgrade
Playback Options Normal, Fast Forward, Slow Forward, Rewind, Single Step
Network Interface RJ45 10M/ 100M Ethernet Auto-Detect
Area Covered Each channel supports coverage of four different areas
Video Backup h.264 or .avi
Power Adapter DC 12V
Power Consumption 10-15W
Operating
Temperature -10℃-+40℃
Operating Humidity 10%-90%
Dimensions 250(W) *218 (D) * 42 (H) mm
Congratulations on purchasing astate-of-the-art Digital Video Recorder (DVR). This DVR
offers the industry’s best triplex functionality with video/audio recording, playback, and
network capability, which can all be run simultaneously, streamlining the use of CCTV systems
and boosting the security level of the home, business,or social venue where it is installed.
Users can access live or recorded feed from standard cameras directly at the location of the
DVR installation, or anywhere in the world using web-browsers or a mobile phone. The video
may be stored at a remote location for safety.
(Some limitations apply to Web-and phone-based features;please see the related sections for
more detailed information.)
Users are advised to become familiar with the DVR’s parts and accessories,as well as how to
use the device as described in this instruction manual. For any questions that this guide does
not answer, please contact a local vendor or a certified specialist.

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In this manual, “-ch” and “CH” are used as abbreviations for “channel,” so, for example,
“4-ch” means “4-channel” (i.e. a 4-channel DVR model).
2．Contents of the Package
·Digital Video Record (DVR)
·User manual
·Installation CD
·Remote control
·Power cord
·Mouse (varies by model)
·Hard disk drive (varies by model) (if you would like to use your own hard disk
drive(HDD), please see Appendix 2for a list of compatible HDDs)
2.1 Getting Started Checklist
Before setting up this DVR, check to make sure the answer to all of the following questions is
“yes”:
a) Are the power and video in/out cables plugged in? Please see Section 3.5.1 Basic
Connections for more information.
b) Has the HDD been properly installed and formatted? Please see Sections 3.5.2 Installing
Hard Disk Drivesand 5.2.5 HDD formoreinformation.
3. Hardware
3.1 Front Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
The appearance of the front panel varies slightly with each different DVR model.
This subsection will explain the functions of each of the buttons and other components on the
front panel of the DVR.
·buttons
Using these buttons,you can choose to display video on your monitor either as a full-screen
view of each of the cameras individually ( ), or all channels simultaneously
().
·,,,, buttons
Use the arrow buttons to select menu items. Press the “Enter ( )” key to confirm your
choice.

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·Power LED, Record LED
LED lights indicate the DVR’s connection to the power supply, recording status
·Menu ( ): Press this button to access the toolbar, hide the toolbar, enter or exit
from the menu, and enter or exit sub-menus.
·Rewind (◄◄): Press this button to rewind the video during playback.
·Play/Pause ( ): Pres this button to open the video search function and the playback
menu. When the playback mode is activated, press this button to play/pause playback.
·Stop (■): Press this button to stop playback.
·Fast Forward (►►): Press this button to fast forward the video during playback.
·REC (●): Press this button to start or stop manual recording.
·IR Window ( ): Infrared sensor for remote control.
·USB Connector: Use these USB ports to connect backup devices (i.e. flash drives, USB
DVD recorders, etc.) or a mouse to the DVR.——（Optional）
NOTE: On live view, press the button 10 times when there is no toolbar, and this will
switch the main menu between CVBS video output and VGA video output.
3.2 Back Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
1. USB connectors
Use these USB ports to connect the mouse and backup devices (flash drives, portable mobile
HDD) to the DVR.
2. VGA Connector
For connecting the DVR to a VGA/LCD monitor
3. Video Input Connectors (Video IN 1-4)
4 channelsvideo input connectors for connecting to analog video signal input (BNC, 1Vp-p,
75Ω)
4. Power Input Socket (12V DC)
5. Ethernet Connector

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RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network
6. Video Output Connector
Video output for connecting the DVR to a monitor or TV, (BNC, 1Vp-p, 75Ω)
7. Ground
3.3 Remote Control (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
Pressing the “enter” key on the remote control or the front panel of the DVR has the same
function as left-clicking a mouse. The functions of the buttons on the remote control are
identical to the functions the buttons with the same markings on the front panel of the DVR.
Stop (■): Press this button to stop playback.
Play/Pause ( ): Press this button to open the video search function and the playback menu.
When the playback mode is activated, press this button to play/pause playback
( ): Move selected item in menu.
Menu (MENU/ESC): Press this button to access the toolbar, hide the toolbar, enter or exit
from the menu, and enter or exit sub-menus.
Lock ( ): the password is enabled, press this button to log out of the system.
Numerical Buttons: Using these buttons, you can choose to display video on your monitor
either as a full-screen view of each of the cameras individually (Channels 1 through 4)
Rewind (◄◄): Press this button to rewind the video during playback.
Fast Forward (►►): Press this button to fast forward the video during playback
ENTER: This button is used as the “enter” key in most circumstances (i.e. for selecting items
from a menu).
Spot View ( ): Press this button to enable auto sequencing,
Mute ON/Mute Off ( ): Press this button to turn the sound on or off.
Quad ( ): Press this button to switch display modes to all channels simultaneously.
REC (●): Press this button to start or stop manual recording.
3.4 Mouse Control
As well as the remote control and the buttons on the DVR itself, you can use a mouse to
operate the DVR. The mouse operates just like a mouse on a typical computer. To start, connect
the mouse to the USB port in the back panel of the DVR; note that you can hot-plug the mouse.
In live view, right-clicking will either display or hide the toolbar.
Right-clicking From the main menu or a sub-menu, right-clicking will exit the
current menu. Note that any changes to settings will not be saved
after right-clicking.
In menu unlock mode, left-clicking on the SYSTEM SETTINGS icon
in the tool bar will open the main menu.
After entering the main menu, left-clicking will open sub-menus.
In the “detail files” menu mode, left-clicking will play back one
recording file.
Left-clicking
By left-clicking,you can select values in edit boxes or pulldown
menus The system supports the input of Chinese characters, and other

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special symbols, numbers, and letters.
On the playback interface, left-clicking can control the fast-forward
function, the rewind function, the slow-motion function,
frame-by-frame playback function, the normal play function, and can
stop any of these processes or be used to exit from a mode or menu.
Left-clicking can be used to access the color control bar, the volume
control bar, and the screen control bar.
From the main menu, sub-menus, or playback view, left-clicking “x”
will exit the current menu.
Left-clicking can also be used to select menu items.
Double-clicking
left mouse key In live view or video playback, double-clicking will maximize the
screen.
Mouse drag In the motion detection setting interface, you can left-click and then
drag the frame to set the motion detection area.
3.5 Hardware Installation
It is recommended that the installations described below be carried out by qualified personnel.
3.5.1 Basic Connections
nCameras
Connect each of the cameras’ outputs to the video input socketsin the rear panel of the
DVR using the appropriate cables. The video input interface is a standard BNC
connector, 1Vp-p, 75 Ω. Keep the video signal cable away from strong electromagnetic
and electric interference.
nMonitor
Connect the main output connector to a monitor or a TV screen. Use a BNC-to-RCA
converter, if needed, to work with the Audio/Video RCAcable.
nPower
Use the 12V DC adapter supplied for connecting your DVR device to the power source.
nEthernet
For remote access to the video images from your cameras via LAN or Internet, connect
a standard RJ-45 twisted-pair Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
nUSB
Use this port for connecting the mouse or USB flash drives. The USB mouse can be hot
plugged.
NOTE
: The device only
support
s the
FAT32
file system on USB devices.

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3.5.2 Installing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
The HDD should be installed inside the DVR.
Connect the HDD in according to the instructions,
screwing the HDD into the HDD brackets or DVR
base. All necessary cables are included with the DVR.
If using a hard drive from another manufacturer, use
instructions that came with the hard drive for specific
details on proper wiring and installation. Connect the
power cable to the appropriate socket, and connect
the data cables to their corresponding ports.
For a list of HDDs tested and approved for
compatibility with DVRs, see Appendix 2.
4. Getting Started and the Main Screen
1) Turn on the DVR and wait for the system program to load. If any of the following
conditions are true,
·You have not yet installed a hard disk drive into the device.
·The DVR cannot read the HDD.
·If a new HDD has been installed in the DVR but has not yet been formatted.
·There is not enough space onthe HDD to record, it will display a red “X” icon ( ) in
Power connector
Data connector
Before you can record onto your HDD, it must be formatted by the DVR
system because standard PC formatting is not compatible with the DVR. It can
be done through the “Maintenance” tab of the main menu in the toolbar. Refer
to Section 5.2.5 HDD for a detailed description of this process.Depending on
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the video preview interface. The HDD must be formatted in the DVR before use.
To format the HDD, first, from the main menu, select “System settings.” Click “SYSTEM,”
then select “HDD management,” and lastly, select “format.” If the HDD is already installed, the
default setting is for the DVR to start recording and a red dot icon ( )on the screen will
indicate that it is functioning normally.
4.1 The Main Screen
The standard layout is four windows evenly distributed over the screen. From the main screen,
you can access menu options and switch among channel views, displaying either all channel
feeds simultaneously or displaying a full-screen view of a single selected channel.
4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel
In the multiple-screen view, you can make a particular window active by left-clicking on it
once with a mouse, or navigating to it using directional buttons ( , , , ).
To display a full-screen view of a single channel,press the corresponding numerical or
positional buttons ( ) on the front panel; alternatively,you can do so by left
double-clicking on the desired window.
In order to return to the multi-screen view,either double-click on the screen again or press the
single-/multiple-view button either on the remote control or the front panel of the DVR.
You can choose to display the status bar and or toolbar,or to hide them by right-clicking on the
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4.1.2 Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the screen, the Status Bar can be displayed by pressing the “Menu”
button or right-clicking anywhere on the screen.
System time Approximate Remaining Hours of HDD recording
4.1.3Login DVR
In live view, press the “ ” button twice or double-click the right key of the mouse in live
view to display the tool bar. The login window will appear
if the password is enabled.
You can log in from the “LOGIN”window as shown in the
adjacent figure. Select a user name and password via
numeric keyboard. You can access the main menu by
pressing “ ” if the password is enabled.
1．The default password for Admin is “888888” and the default password for user1 is “666666”.
For your convenience and system safety, you can change password of Admin and add another
username.
2．The Device ID is used for connecting the Internet Explorer interface. For detailed
instructions please refer to Appendix 6.
4.1.4Tool Bar
After logging in system, double-click the right-hand mouse button,and it will display the
following toolbar.
PLAY KEYLOCK SEQ EZOOM PIP1*1 PIP1*2
SYSTEM SETTINGS MANUAL REC / STOP MANUAL REC VGA/BNC SWITCH
The functions of the buttons in the toolbar are as follows:
System configuration
Search,playback, and backup of recorded files
●/MANUAL REC/STOP MANUAL REC: Click the “MANUAL REC”button to start
manual recording. Click “STOP MANUAL REC”or press the “stop” (“■”) button to stop

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manual recording.
KEYLOCK: If the password is enabled, clicking “KEYLOCK” will log the user out of the
system and lock the DVR such that pressing keys or icons will have no effect on DVR activity
until a user enters the password to disable the keylock.
AUTO SEQUENCE: Click “AUTO SEQUENCE” on the toolbar to enable auto-
sequencing; this will display the channels with images in sequence: channel 1-channel
2-channel 3-channel 4-channel 1……Channels without images will not be displayed. To
interrupt auto- sequencing, press any button or click the mouse while in auto-sequence mode.
EZOOM: Click “EZOOM” to enter zoom mode, and then left-click and drag the cursor to
select the area to be magnified. Right-click to exit zoom mode.
PIP 1*1: This feature displays the video from one channel in a small inset window, while
another channel is displayed in full-screen view.
PIP 1*2: This feature displays two channels in small, inset windows, while another channel
is displayed in full-screen view.
VGA/BNC SWITCH (video output switch): Press the “” ten times when the toolbar is
not visible or click “VGA/BNC SWITCH” on the toolbar, and this will switch the main menu
between CVBS video output and VGAvideo output.
See the following subsections for a detailed description of each of these functionalities.
4.2 Tool Bar Menu Options
4.2.1 System Configuration
After pressing this button,a screen for configuring all system settings will appear. From
this screen, system and network settings, and settings for recording, video playback, alarmscan
be adjusted. Refer to Section 5. DVR for a detailed description of these settings.
Note: In order to for changes to sub-menu settings to take effect, it is necessary to press
“”. Changes to the sub-menu settings will not be saved if you do not press “ ” and
exit the sub-menu immediately afterward. A special feature of this DVR is that an explanation
of each menu item will be displayed automatically when the cursor is moved over it.
4.2.2 Manual Recording
There are three ways of recording live video/audio feed from your cameras: manual
recording, scheduled recording, and continuous recording.
If scheduled recording is in conflict with manual recording, the manual recording will be
processed first until stopped.
For a detailed description of scheduled recording,see Section 5.3.7 Recording Modes.
In order to manually record a video/audio feed, select the “Manual Record”button from the
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panel of the DVR. Pressing “Manual Record” or “REC” again will stop the recording process.
4.2.3 Video Playback
To start video playback, first move the cursor to “►” (the icon will be highlighted when
selected) and left-click it to enter the settings menu; alternatively, press the “►l l” button to
enter the settings menu.
There are two methods of searching for recordings:
Method 1: Playback by Date
Date input: Adjust the date and time to match the recording you are searching for: first, select
“TIME” and press “Enter” to input numbers directly to set the year, month, and date; next,
input the time in the next field, and click “►. A window that reads “CHOOSE PLAYBACK
CHN” (see the following figure on the right) will automatically appear; in this window, choose
channel of the video to be played, and click “►. If only one channel is selected, the video
from that channel will be displayed in full-screen mode. If two or more channels are selected,
the videos from the selected channels will be displayed simultaneously over four frames.
.
Instructions:
CHN: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 andALL
MONTH: This option will show all the recordings in a given month. A green background on
the calendar indicates normal recording; An orange indicates this file is a motion-detection
recording,and a gray background indicates that there was no recording. Click any date in this
frame to search by the recording status of that day, and the search results will be shown in the
date frame.
DATE: Thisoptionwill show all the recordings and their statuses on the selected day, and the
recorded files in any period can be displayed by clicking on their corresponding period.
Method 2: playback by recording status:
Input the date, click “search” and the recording status on that date will be displayed.
Instructions:
1. “FILE LIST”: “CHN” shows which channel the file was recorded under, “TIME” shows the
recording time, and “SIZE” is the size of this file (listed in MB). An orange indicates this

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file is a motion-detection recording file list, and a black list indicates this file is a normal
recording file. Pressing the “SELECT” button will export the selected files to a USB
storage device.
2. After moving the cursor up or down and selecting the files, left-click to enter the playback
menu. It will play the video from a single channel in full-screen view.
3. If the “RECORD TIME” section is marked as “ON” under the “VIDEO DISPLAY” section,
it will show the date/time that the video was recorded when playing back recorded file；if it
is marked as “OFF,” it will not display the time.
4. During playback, press “►►▌”to play the video in slow-motion; press “►►” to fast
forward; press “◄◄” to rewind; press”▌►” to pause and run frame-by-frame playback;
press” “to exit from playback and return to the former menu.
5. When the selected files finish, the screen will return to the file list menu.
LOG SEARCH
Move the cursor over the “►” icon(the icon will be highlighted when selected) and left-click to
enter the “REC. SEARCH” setting menu, or press the “►/║” button to enter the settings menu,
move the cursor over the “LOG” option and press the “ENTER” button or left-click to access
the Log Search option(as shown in the following figures).
At the top of the “Log Search” page are the following filters to facilitate locating the desired
file(s):
“LOGTYPE”: Choose from the following options: “All”, ”ALARM,” and “OPERATION.”
“STARTINGTIME”: Set the starting time of the log being searched for.
“END TIME”: Set ending time of the log being searched for.
Click the “Search” button after setting the log time and type, and the system will display the
selected log in the list. Click “”, “ ,” “ ” and “ ” to navigate pages, and
click “ ” to save the log list to a USB drive.

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Playback Control
In playback mode, users can view the playback control panel as well as the date and time of the
file being played.
The following are the functions of and options for the items in the playback control panel:
Fast rewind: the available speeds are 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x.
Slow forward: the available speeds are 1/2x, 1/4x and 1/8x.
Play
Pause/Frame-by-frame view
Fast forward: the available speeds are 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x.
EZOOM: While the video is playing normally, click this icon to enter zoom mode, and
then left-click and drag the cursor to select the area to be magnified. Right-click to exit.
Close.
4.2.4Video Backup
Backup of videos can be initiated from the same dialog window as the playback function.