Lilin DHD204A User manual

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Caution
Do not drop or strike the equipment
Do not install the equipment near naked flames or heat sources
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dusty environments
Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth or plastic or install this unit in a
ventilated place. Allow 10cm between this unit and its surroundings
Do not continue to operate the unit under abnormal conditions such as detection of
smoke, strange smell or no display on screen whilst power is turned on
Do not touch the power connection with wet hands
Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure
To avoid unnecessary magnetic interference, do not operate this unit near magnets,
speaker system, etc.
All connection cables must be grounded properly
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be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Live Operation............................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Main Menu Setup ......................................................................................................................... 4
2-1 Auto Sequential.................................................................................................................................... 6
2-2 Backup ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2-2.1 Selection.................................................................................................................................... 6
2-2.2 Select Backup Device.............................................................................................................. 7
2-3 Configure Menu.................................................................................................................................... 7
2-4 Time Search......................................................................................................................................... 7
2-5 System Logs..................................................................................................................................... 10
2-5.1 Search Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 10
2-6 PTZ Operation.....................................................................................................................................11
2-6.1 UTC..........................................................................................................................................11
2-7 Zoom .................................................................................................................................................. 12
2-8 Toolbar................................................................................................................................................ 14
2-8.1 Network Video Quality........................................................................................................... 14
2-8.2 Preference............................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3: Configuration Menu..................................................................................................................... 16
3-1 Record Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3-1.1 Continuous Record................................................................................................................. 17
3-1.2 Schedule Record.................................................................................................................... 17
3-1.3 Video........................................................................................................................................ 18
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3-2 Event Setup........................................................................................................................................ 20
3-2.1 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................. 20
3-2.2 Motion Detection .................................................................................................................... 22
3-2.3 Sensor (Depending on DVR model)................................................................................. 23
3-2.4 System .................................................................................................................................... 23
3-3 Camera Setup.................................................................................................................................... 24
3-3.2 Time Stamp ........................................................................................................................... 24
3-4 Account Setup.................................................................................................................................... 24
3-4.1 Administrator........................................................................................................................... 25
3-4.2 Other Users............................................................................................................................ 25
3-5 Network Setup.................................................................................................................................... 26
3-5.3 DDNS...................................................................................................................................... 28
3-5.4 NTP......................................................................................................................................... 29
3-5.5 Mail Setup............................................................................................................................... 30
3-6 Storage Setup..................................................................................................................................... 30
3-6.1 HDD Setup ............................................................................................................................. 30
3-6.2 USB Flash Drive Setup......................................................................................................... 31
3-7 System Setup..................................................................................................................................... 31
3-7.1 Auto Lock................................................................................................................................ 32
3-7.2 Auto Reboot............................................................................................................................ 32
3-7.3 Date / Time Setup................................................................................................................. 32
3-7.4 Monitor Setup......................................................................................................................... 33
3-7.5 Input Setup............................................................................................................................. 35
3-7.6 Utility Setup ............................................................................................................................ 36
3-8 System Information ............................................................................................................................ 40
3-8.1 DVR Information..................................................................................................................... 40
3-8.2 Network Information ............................................................................................................... 40
3-8.3 HDD Information..................................................................................................................... 41
3-8.4 S.M.A.R.T Information............................................................................................................ 41
Chapter 4: Remote Software......................................................................................................................... 42
4-1 Application Software Connection ....................................................................................................... 42
4-2 IE Connection..................................................................................................................................... 44

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Chapter 1: Live Operation
In the live mode, user can monitor all channels of the DVR and change the division, user can access the
configuration panel by right-clicking the mouse, There is a shortcut toolbar on the top of the screen, and a
division control panel will appear when the mouse cursor moves to the bottom of the screen。
Note: The number of channels, split screen, and resolution in the following figures are for reference
only. The actual screen is subject to different models.
Table 1-1 Icon description in “Live Mode”
Icon
Description
Recording of channel is activated.
Live audio of channel is on.
Live audio of channel is off.
Event recording of channel is activated.
Motion detection of channel is triggered.
Time stamp for each channel, shows when local
playback, remote live, remote playback and
backup video.
Division control
Menu

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Chapter 2: Main Menu Setup
To enter the main menu and set up DVR, log-in account and user password are required.
The default password of the administrator is “1111”, please check the “Account Setup” for management other
users.
Table2-1 Definition of keys of virtual keyboard
Icon
Description
Switch between capital letters and lower-case letters.
/
Switch between numbers and letters
Delete the last character.
Enter to verify the password. The DVR shows the setup
menu, if the password is accepted.
Space key.
Right click on the screen to display the live menu.
Table 2- 3 Description of icons
Icon
Description
Auto sequential menu.
Backup menu.

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Configurations menu.
Time search menu.
System logs.
PTZ menu.
Digital zoom.
Freeze.
Unfreeze.
PIP.
Single split.
4 division.
9 division.
13 division.
Hex division.

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Note: Division control may be different by model.
2-1 Auto Sequential
Item
Description
Interval
The time interval between each channel display
All Channels
The DVR automatically switches between channels with
designated interval. The DVR shows each channel in a single-split
mode.
Quad Division
The DVR automatically switches channels in 4-split mode.
8 Division
The DVR automatically switches channels in 8-split mode.
10 Division
The DVR automatically switches channels in 10-split mode.
16 Division
The DVR automatically switches channels in 16-split mode.
2-2 Backup
User can backup recorded video data of a specified time to either direct-attached storage, such as USB flash
drive, or remote folder of a PC.
2-2.1 Selection
Item
Description
From
The start time of data to backup.
To
The end time of data to backup.
Duration
The duration of backup data.
All
Select all channels or clear all selected channels to backup.
Required Space
Show the size of the backup file

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2-2.2 Select Backup Device
Item
Description
Backup Device
Select target device for backup.
Status
The status of target device
Free Space
The available space in the target device.
Backup
Start backup operation.
Note: Be sure to calculate the size of backup data before start backup operation.
Note: Do not remove the backup device or turn off DVR during the backup processing.
2-3 Configure Menu
DVR Setup Menu, please rafter the chapter 3 for detail.
2-4 Time Search
User can search the specific date and time of recorded data to playback, in calendar that dates have recorded
data marked with blue rectangle, click on marked “date” will display recorded time of that specific date with
time bar, user can change specific time (hour/minute/second) by mouse click on the time bar, then press “OK”.
DVR will playback the recorded data of the specific date and time.

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Icon
Description
Playback button.
Select playback time by
sliding the position of the
cursor on the time bar.
DVR Playback mode.
Table 2-4 Playback mode
Icon
Description
Stop playback, and go to previous page.
Play.

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Pause.
Fast rewind.
Fast forward.
Slow play.
Step play.
Digital zoom.
Full screen.
4 division.
9 division.
16 division.
Note: Double-click the preferred channel, will switch to full screen.

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2-5 System Logs
The event list shows the logged events, event type, event detail, event filter (criteria), and page number of the
event list, there is a gray video symbol "►" on the left of the event. Move the cursor to event line and
double-click mouse button, DVR playback this record video related to the event.
Note: If there is no installed HDD, or there is no recorded data, DVR cannot playback video when
double click on the event.
Icon
Description
Criteria
Set the conditions for the event search
Slide to choose a page of the event list. The number shows on the
right side is currently page number
Press left and right arrow keys or enter the page number directly. It
will go to the select event page.
Refresh the system logs.
2-5.1 Search Criteria
Set "Criteria" to facilitate rapid classification of events. If the check box of start time and end time is checked,
the event list will only display the events within the specific time slot. If the user uncheck some events and
press the "OK ", the lists will only shows checked events. If you uncheck the channels, the event list will filter
out unchecked the channels.

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2-6 PTZ Operation
Set the PTZ settings in Camera Setup (refer to 3-3.1), in the PTZ operation mode, there is a “Red Cross” on
the center of the screen, move the mouse to the “Red Cross” and hold down the mouse left button to the
preferred location of the screen, DVR will move the PTZ camera to the preferred place.
PTZ Operation
2-6.1 UTC
This DVR supports UTC-enabled cameras through coaxial cable connection. Enter “Camera Setup”
, set the protocol to AHD-UTC 720p/1080p, and control the camera with the 8-direction key
in the PTZ Operation menu .
Click the center of the direction key to enable camera OSD. When the OSD is activated, use

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the center of the direction key as “OK.”
Table2-6 Function Description
Icon
Description
ZOOM. Press + / - or move the slider to adjust the zoom
level.
FOCUS. Press + / - or move the slider adjust the PTZ focus
IRIS. Press + / - or move the slider to adjust the PTZ iris
Press left and right arrow keys to move the camera, and
press set current position l to preset point.
Press left and right arrow keys to select the preset point,
and press move the camera to selected preset point.
Rotate Video
Make the video upside down.
2-7 Zoom
In the digital zoom mode, user can move the zoom area via mouse drag the red rectangle.

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Digital zoom mode
Note: The small window can relocation via mouse drag drop.
Icon
Description
Zoom-in the area specified by the red rectangle.
Zoom-out the area specified by the red rectangle.
Exit digital zoom mode

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2-8 Toolbar
In the live operation mode, move cursor to the top of window, toolbar will appear.
Toolbar
Icon
Description
User login / logout: Auto lock is used.
Screen shot.
Turn on / off recording.
Full screen.
Options: Change the PC side screen shots, video storage path.
Network Video Quality: User can base on network bandwidth, adjust the
video quality.
Note: Screen shot, Turn on/off recording, these three function only available in “Netviewer”.
2-8.1 Network Video Quality

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Item
Description
Low Quality Static
Image
Send the low quality image to remote with 1~2 frame per
second.
Low Quality
Send the low quality image to remote according to DVR
recording setting.
High Quality Statue
Image
Send the high definition image to remote with 1~2 frame per
second.
High Quality
Send the high definition image to remote according to DVR
recording settings.
Note: Remote video stability is based on actual network bandwidth and PC capability.
2-8.2 Preference

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Chapter 3: Configuration Menu
Note: The initialization of new-installed HDD is required before recording, please refer to “Utility
Setup” for details.
3-1 Record Setup
Note: 1. Supported resolution as below:
Analog D1/960H or AHD 720p/1080p camera.
2. When DVR connected AHD 720p/1080p/D1 camera, the cameras must in pair,
for example, if CH01 connected with AHD 720p camera, then CH02 must be
the same resolution AHD 720p camera, otherwise the both video won't be show.
3. In cases where long distance transmission is required (over 100 feet), please use a 5C-FB
coaxial cable or above.
Item
Description
Record Mode
Continuous Record/Schedule Record/Stop Record

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3-1.1 Continuous Record
Item
Description
Record
Enable / Disable recording for this channel
Audio
Enable / Disable recording audio
3-1.2 Schedule Record
Schedule recording can configure recording time by days of a week and hour. With the A, B, C, D four settings,
users can set different recording scheme according to different configuration needs. In the day and time grid
map, select the schedule table, then press A, B, C, D one of the buttons to specify the settings.

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3-1.2.1 Configuration
Item
Description
Name
Change the recording name of channel
Note: The rest please refer to 3-1.1.
3-1.2.2 Holiday Configuration
The number of customize holiday configuration up to 50. When the time comes to the specified holidays, the
DVR will start recording according to holiday configuration.
Since holidays are different by country and region, users can setup holidays according to user needs.
3-1.3 Video
Click to open the video menu, where you can the image display and
volume of your DVR.

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Item
Description
Sharpness
Setting channel sharpness, from 0 to 255.
Brightness
Setting channel brightness, from 0 to 255.
Contrast
Setting channel contrast, from 0 to 255.
Saturation
Setting channel saturation, from 0 to 255.
Hue
Setting channel hue, from 0 to 255.
Volume
Setting audio volume, from 0 to 255.
NR
Turn ON/OFF noise reduction.
SF Stream
This value affects the strength of the spatial-domain filtering
strength. (When NR is ON).
TF Stream
This value affects the strength of the time-domain filtering
strength. (When NR is ON).
Volume out
Setting volume gain to provide a volume boost.