Lilin DVR308 User manual

4/8/16CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
DVR304/308/316
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MERIT LILIN ENT. CO., LTD
http://www.meritlilin.com 66-DVR304CSE

Summary
DVR series are designed to meet the demands for full 4/8/16-channel real-time recording
systems. Frame rate, video quality, and resolution can be adjusted for each channel to meet
recording requirement. VGA engines are built-in 3D intellectual motion adoptive refinement
with vivid image enhancement algorithm to provide best video quality.
DVR series provide various backup features include USB DVD/RW, USB flash disk, HTTP
download, and Backup Manager FTP for multiple DVRs’ files download. Mobile phone device
remote monitoring is also supported. Browser based remote live monitoring and video
playback features are provided.
The DVR can provide D1 real-time for 4-channel and CIF real-time for 8-/16-channel recording
and playback. Full features web-based user interface, multiple DVR system monitoring
features, various backup features, and easy of cabling, the DVR is ideal solution for DVR
applications.
Major Features
 Full D1 real-time for 4-ch and CIF real-time for 8-/16-channel H.264 recording and
playback
 VGA outputs at 1920 * 1080i, built-in 3D intellectual motion adoptive refinement and vivid
image enhancement engines
 Concurrent multiple-channel playback for 4/8/16-channel.
 Audio recording and playback
 Full features of remote controller controlling
 HTTP web-based interface including DVR configuration, PTZ control, playback, and live
monitoring.
 3G mobile phone solutions provided.
 Resolution, frame rate, and video quality configurable for each channel.
 LCD Power saving design.

DVR User Manual 1
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Caution
• Do not drop or strike this equipment
• Do not install the equipment near any naked flames or heat sources
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dust environment
• Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth and plastic or to install this unit
in poor ventilated places. 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 while power is turned on
• Do not touch the power connection with wet hands
• Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure
• Do not operate this unit near magnet, speaker system, etc., to avoid unnecessary
magnetic interference
• Connection cables should be grounded properly
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS .....................................................................................6
Chapter 1-1. Front Panel................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1-2. Rear View..................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1-3. System LED Status Panel ..........................................................................10
Chapter 1-4. Remote controller........................................................................................11
Chapter 1-5. Mouse System............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1-5-1. Mouse Menu..................................................................................... 12
Chapter 1-6. Active Camera............................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1-7. Symbols & Icons.........................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2. DVR OPERATIONS.........................................................................................14
Chapter 2-1. Sequential Display...................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2-2. Freeze ........................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 2-3. ROI & PIP Mode......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2-4. CH+ & CH- ................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2-5. Audio & Mute..............................................................................................15
Chapter 2-6. Addressable DVR Control Button...............................................................15
Chapter 2-7. OK/Cancel Button.......................................................................................15
CHAPTER 3. PTZ CONTROL ...............................................................................................16
Chapter 3-1. Instant PTZ Controllable Mode................................................................... 16
Chapter 3-2. Remote Controller & PTZ...........................................................................16
Chapter 3-3. Recall Presets ............................................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 4. RECORDING...................................................................................................17
Chapter 4-1. Start Recording........................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4-2. Manual Recording ......................................................................................17
Chapter 4-3. Schedule Recording................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4-4. Alarm Switch Activation Recording............................................................. 17
Chapter 4-5. Motion Detection Recording....................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5. PLAYBACK......................................................................................................18
Chapter 5-1. Time Search ...............................................................................................18
Chapter 5-2. Event Search.............................................................................................. 18
Chapter 5-3. REC Search................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 5-4. Time Search ...............................................................................................19
Chapter 5-5. Other Playback Features............................................................................ 19
CHAPTER 6. MENU SYSTEM ..............................................................................................21
Chapter 6-1. Setup Menu................................................................................................ 21

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Chapter 6-2. Camera Setup ............................................................................................21
Chapter 6-2-1. Camera Name ..................................................................................21
Chapter 6-2-2. Camera Disable (Secured Recording Channel) ...............................22
Chapter 6-2-3. Video Setup ...................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6-3. Monitor Setup............................................................................................. 22
Chapter 6-3-1. VideoAdvance................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6-3-2. Output Resolution.............................................................................. 24
Chapter 6-3-3. Backlight Saving ................................................................................ 24
Chapter 6-3-4. Monitor Standby Mode.......................................................................24
Chapter 6-3-5. Monitor Standby Time........................................................................ 24
Chapter 6-3-6. Main Alarm Switching ........................................................................ 24
Chapter 6-3-7. Main Monitor SEQ Time ...................................................................24
Chapter 6-3-8. Spot Monitor Switching...................................................................... 24
Chapter 6-3-9. Spot Sequence Time.......................................................................... 25
Chapter 6-4. Record Setup..............................................................................................25
Chapter 6-4-1. Record Quality..................................................................................25
Chapter 6-4-2. Frame Rate.......................................................................................25
Chapter 6-4-3. Recording Mode ...............................................................................25
Chapter 6-4-4. Audio.................................................................................................25
Chapter 6-4-5. Post-alarm Recording.......................................................................26
Chapter 6-4-6. Resolution.........................................................................................26
Chapter 6-4-7. Schedule...........................................................................................26
Chapter 6-4-8. HDD Overwritten...............................................................................26
Chapter 6-4-9. Limited Recording.............................................................................26
Chapter 6-5. Alarm Setup................................................................................................26
Chapter 6-5-1. Alarm Input Type ..............................................................................27
Chapter 6-5-2. Motion Enable...................................................................................27
Chapter 6-5-3. Sensitivity..........................................................................................27
Chapter 6-5-4. Motion Area Set................................................................................27
Chapter 6-5-5. Alarm Time .......................................................................................28
Chapter 6-5-6. SMTP Setup .....................................................................................28
Chapter 6-5-7. Buzzer Enable ..................................................................................28
Chapter 6-5-8. Button Sound....................................................................................28
Chapter 6-6. System Setup ............................................................................................. 28
Chapter 6-6-1. Date/Time .........................................................................................28
Chapter 6-6-2. HDD Information...............................................................................29
Chapter 6-6-3. Password/Access .............................................................................30

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Chapter 6-6-4. LOG View .........................................................................................31
Chapter 6-6-5. Factory Reset ...................................................................................31
Chapter 6-6-6. DVR ID..............................................................................................31
Chapter 6-6-7. Video System....................................................................................31
Chapter 6-6-8. Firmware Update ..............................................................................31
Chapter 6-6-9. Language..........................................................................................32
Chapter 6-6-10. Live Audio.......................................................................................32
Chapter 6-7. Network ......................................................................................................32
Chapter 6-7-1. IP Mode ............................................................................................33
Chapter 6-7-2. HTTP & Video Port Numbers............................................................33
Chapter 6-7-3. FTP....................................................................................................33
Chapter 6-7-4. DDNS................................................................................................33
Chapter 6-7-5. PPPOE Setup....................................................................................34
Chapter 6-7-6. MAC..................................................................................................34
Chapter 6-8. PTZ Setup ..................................................................................................34
Chapter 6-8-1. PTZ Transport....................................................................................34
Chapter 6-8-2. PTZ Model & Baud Rate...................................................................34
Chapter 6-8-3. Preset Setup.....................................................................................35
Chapter 6-8-4. Preset ...............................................................................................35
Chapter 6-8-5. Dwell.................................................................................................35
Chapter 6-8-6. Speed ...............................................................................................35
Chapter 6-8-7. Position.............................................................................................35
Chapter 6-8-8. IRIS & Auto IRIS...............................................................................36
Chapter 6-8-9. Focus & Auto Focus .........................................................................36
Chapter 6-8-10. Save Presets ..................................................................................36
Chapter 6-8-11. Clear All Preset...............................................................................36
Chapter 6-8-12. Direct Keyboard Access ..................................................................36
Chapter 6-9. Backup........................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 6-9-1. FTP Download.................................................................................. 37
Chapter 6-9-2. HTTP File Download.........................................................................37
CHAPTER 7. FILE PLAYBACK .............................................................................................38
Chapter 7-1. Play H.264 Files .........................................................................................38
Chapter 7-2. Play H.264 Audio........................................................................................38
Chapter 7-3. Manage DVRs Download...........................................................................39
Chapter 7-4. Connect to DVR’s FTP Service..................................................................39
Chapter 7-5. Start to Download DVR’s Files...................................................................40
Chapter 7-6. Play local DVR’s files..................................................................................40

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CHAPTER 8. NETWORK ......................................................................................................41
Chapter 8-1-1. Configuration ....................................................................................41
Chapter 8-1-2. Internet Ports ....................................................................................41
Chapter 8-2. Access the DVR via Internet Browser .........................................................42
Chapter 8-2-1. Before Using Internet........................................................................42
Chapter 8-2-2. Logon................................................................................................43
Chapter 8-2-3. Hyper Link Panel ..............................................................................43
Chapter 8-2-4. Playback Over Network ....................................................................43
Chapter 8-2-5. Save JPEG file..................................................................................44
Chapter 8-2-6. Network Audio ..................................................................................45
Chapter 8-3. Configure the DVR via Web page ..............................................................45
Chapter 8-3-1. Camera Setting..................................................................................45
Chapter 8-3-2. Recording Setting ..............................................................................45
Chapter 8-3-3. Recording Schedule Table ................................................................46
Chapter 8-3-4. Alarm Setting .....................................................................................46
Chapter 8-3-5. Alarm E-mail ......................................................................................46
Chapter 8-3-6. Network Setting .................................................................................47
Chapter 8-3-7. System Setting...................................................................................47
Chapter 8-3-7-1. Timer........................................................................................47
Chapter 8-3-7-2. User Setting .............................................................................48
Chapter 8-3-7-3. System Status..........................................................................49
Chapter 8-3-7-4. Firmware update......................................................................50
APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................51
Appendix A. 4-Ch DVR Alarm I/Os and RS485 for PTZ................................................... 51
Appendix B. 8-Ch and 16-CH DVR Alarm I/Os and RS485 for PTZ................................. 51
Appendix C. RS485 Input and Output PinAssignment ....................................................52
Appendix D. Hard Disk Drive Support List........................................................................ 52
Appendix E. Supported USB-DVD/RW and Disks............................................................ 53
Appendix F. Supported USB Flash Disk........................................................................... 53
Appendix G. Hard Disk Recording Table .......................................................................... 54
Specification............................................................................................................................56

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CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS
Chapter 1-1. Front Panel
[DVR304]
1. LED status panel 11. Right button
Please see system LED status panel. a. Move cursor right in menu.
2. Split-display/camera buttons b. Pan right at PTZ control mode.
a. 4 split-display c. Increase a value.
b. Camera selection mode 12. Down button
3. SEQ button a. Move cursor down at menu mode.
4. EJECT button b. Tilt down at PTZ control mode.
5. ESC 13. Menu button
6. Left button 14. Backup button
a. Move cursor left at menu setup. 15. REC button
b. Pan left at PTZ control mode. Start recording operation or stop the
c. Decrease a value. recording task.
7. Enter button 16. Fast forward button
a. Enter operation in menu setup. a. Video fast forward
b. Instant PTZ camera selection at live mode.
b. Next event page
c. Camera active mode 17. Play button
8. Up button a. Invoke playback selection menu.
a. Move cursor up in menu. b. Replay after FF, FR, Pause, stepping
b. Tilt up at PTZ control mode. when playing video.
9. Remote control IR receiver 18. Pause button
10. USB 2.0 connector 19. Stop video playback button
a. USB flash disk Live: freeze video, playback: pause video
b. USB DVD/RW 20. Fast reverse button
a. Video fast reverse
b. Previous event page

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[DVR308]
1. LED status panel 11. Right button / Split-display
Please see system LED status panel. a. Move cursor right in menu.
2. Camera buttons b. Pan right at PTZ control mode.
Camera selection mode c. Increase a value.
3. SEQ button d. 9 split-display
12. Down button
a. Move cursor down at menu mode.
4. PTZ button
a. At PTZ control mode
b. At Split-display mode b. Tilt down at PTZ control mode.
5. ESC button 13. Menu button
6. Left button / Split-display 14. Backup button
a. Move cursor left at menu setup. 15. REC button
b. Pan left at PTZ control mode. Start recording operation or stop the
c. Decrease a value. recording task.
d. 4 split-display 16. Fast forward button
7. Enter button a. Video fast forward
a. Enter operation in menu setup. b. Next event page
b. Instant PTZ camera selection at live mode.
17. Play button
c. Camera active mode a. Invoke playback selection menu.
8. Up button b. Replay after FF, FR, Pause, stepping when
a. Move cursor up in menu. playing video.
b. Tilt up at PTZ control mode. 18. Pause button
9. Remote control IR receiver Live: freeze video, playback: pause video
10. USB 2.0 connector 19. Stop video playback button
a. USB flash disk 20. Fast reverse button
b. USB DVD/RW a. Video fast reverse
c. USB MOUSE b. Previous event page

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[DVR316]
1. LED status panel 11. Right button / Split-display
Please see system LED status panel. a. Move cursor right in menu.
2. Camera buttons b. Pan right at PTZ control mode.
Camera selection mode c. Increase a value.
3. SEQ button d. 16 split-display
12. Down button / Split-display
a. Move cursor down at menu mode.
4. PTZ button
a. At PTZ control mode
b. At Split-display mode b. Tilt down at PTZ control mode.
5. ESC button c. 4 split-display
6. Left button / Split-display 13. Menu button
a. Move cursor left at menu setup. 14. Backup button
b. Pan left at PTZ control mode. 15. REC button
c. Decrease a value. Start recording operation or stop the
d. 13 split-display recording task.
7. Enter button 16. Fast forward button
a. Enter operation in menu setup. a. Video fast forward
b. Instant PTZ camera selection at live mode.
b. Next event page
c. Camera active mode 17. Play button
8. Up button / Split-display a. Invoke playback selection menu.
a. Move cursor up in menu. b. Replay after FF, FR, Pause, stepping when
b. Tilt up at PTZ control mode. playing video.
c. 9 split-display 18. Pause button
9. Remote control IR receiver Live: freeze video, playback: pause video
10. USB 2.0 & Mouse connector 19. Stop video playback button
a. USB flash disk 20. Fast reverse button
b. USB DVD/RW a. Video fast reverse
c. USB MOUSE b. Previous event page