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COLOSSUS Series Embedded Net DVR
User Manual
(V1.0)
Thank you for purchasing our embedded Net DVR. Please read this User Manual carefully to
ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely. The contents of this Manual are subject to
change without notice.

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Index
Version Description...........................................................................................................................4
Chapter1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................5
1.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................5
1.2 Model Description.....................................................................................................5
1.3 Features .....................................................................................................................5
Chapter2 Installation.................................................................................................................8
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories.....................................................................8
2.2 HDD Installation .......................................................................................................8
2.3 Rear Panel Description..............................................................................................9
2.3.1 COLOSSUS Rear Panel....................................................................................9
2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection .........................................................................10
Chapter3 Operational Instructions .......................................................................................... 11
3.1 COLOSSUS Front Panel.........................................................................................11
3.2 IR Controller ...........................................................................................................14
3.3 Menu Description....................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Menu Items .....................................................................................................16
3.3.2 Menu Operation ..............................................................................................18
3.4 Character Input........................................................................................................21
Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide ............................................................................................22
4.1 Power on .................................................................................................................22
4.2 Preview....................................................................................................................23
4.3 User name and password.........................................................................................26
4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................28
4.5 Manual Record........................................................................................................31
4.6 Playback ..................................................................................................................32
4.7 Backup Recorded Files ...........................................................................................37
4.8 Voice Talk................................................................................................................39
4.9 Shut Down DVR .....................................................................................................39
Chapter5 Parameters Setup Guide ..........................................................................................41
5.1 Administrator and Password ...................................................................................41
5.2 Add and Delete User ...............................................................................................43
5.3 Unit Name and Device ID.......................................................................................47
5.4 Video Output Standard and VGA Setup..................................................................48
5.5 OSD Setup...............................................................................................................49
5.6 Video Parameters Setup ..........................................................................................53
5.7 Mask Area Setup .....................................................................................................55
5.8 View Tampering Alarm ...........................................................................................58
5.9 Video Loss Alarm....................................................................................................60
5.10 Motion Detection Alarm .........................................................................................62
5.11 Preview Properties ..................................................................................................67
5.12 Recording Setup......................................................................................................69

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5.13 External Alarm Input and Relay Output..................................................................74
5.14 Network Parameters................................................................................................78
5.15 PTZ .........................................................................................................................81
5.16 RS232 setup ............................................................................................................85
5.17 Exceptions...............................................................................................................86
Chapter6 Utilities....................................................................................................................87
6.1 Save Parameters ......................................................................................................87
6.2 Restore Parameters..................................................................................................87
6.3 Upgrade...................................................................................................................88
6.4 Hard Disk Management ..........................................................................................89
6.5 Clear Alarm Out ......................................................................................................89
6.6 Reboot .....................................................................................................................89
6.7 Power Off................................................................................................................89
6.8 View Log.................................................................................................................89
6.9 System Information.................................................................................................92
Chapter7 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................93
7.1 FTP Server Setup ....................................................................................................93
7.2 Upgrade Mode.........................................................................................................94
Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation .....................................................................................96
Appendix B DVR Connect Cable Definition ..............................................................................97
1 RS-485 connect cable made method ...............................................................................97
2 UTP network connect cable made method......................................................................97
3 RS-232 connect cable made method ...............................................................................98
Appendix C Specifications ........................................................................................................101
Appendix D Quick Search Function Table ................................................................................103
Appendix E Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................105
Appendix F Product Service .....................................................................................................107

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Version Description
Version1.4:
Version1.4 firmware of COLOSSUS series DVR has the following new features:
1. Support dual streams. One is called “Main Stream”, and the other is called “Sub Stream”.
The main stream is for recording, also can be network preview. Sub stream is used for
network preview. It is independent with the main stream. In the case of narrow network
bandwidth, you can network preview sub stream. For example, you can set the main
stream (high resolution, high bitrate) for recording and sub stream (low resolution, low
bitrate) for network preview. You can use client software to remote setup the main stream
and sub stream parameters. Please refer to client software user manual.
2. Support IDE CD-R/W. For version1.4 firmware, you can select IDE CD-R/W to backup
the recorded files or clips. Please refer to “Playback” menu of DVR. If one IDE CD-R/W
is installed inside DVR, then only 4 IDE HDDs can be installed.
3. For old version firmware, if you change the video resolution, the OSD size will be also
changed. For version1.4 firmware, OSD size is the same for different resolution.
4. Http port can be modified. Please refer to “Network” menu of DVR.
5. Old version firmware can only setup one private mask area. Version1.4 firmware can
support setup 4 different private mask areas. Please refer to chapter 5.7.

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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Summary
COLOSSUS series network digital video recorder is an excellent digital surveillance product.
It uses the embedded MCU and embedded operating system, combining the most advanced
technology in Information Industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record
and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in the flash, more stable and reliable.
COLOSSUS series device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR) and digital
video server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to build a powerful surveillance network,
widely used in bank, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, etc.
1.2 Model Description
The Colossus Series currently has four models in the range:
4 Channels
8 Channels
12 Channels
16 Channels
1.3 Features
Compression
zSupport 16 channnels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each channel is independent,
H.264 hardware compression and real time (PAL: 25 FPS, NTSC: 30FPS). Support both
variable bitrate and variable frame rate.
zSupport 16 channels audio input at most. Each channel is independent, OggVorbis
compression and bitrate is 16Kbps.
zCompressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or
only video stream.
zSupport2CIF in Realtime. 2CIF is 704x288
zSupport multi area motion detection.
zSupport OSD and changeable OSD position.
zSupport LOGO and changeable LOGO position.

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Local functions
Record
zSupport multiple record type, including real time, manual record, motion detection,
external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm.
zSupport 4 IDE HDDs and each HDD can support 2000GB.
zSupport FAT32 file system.
zSupport HDD SMART technology.
zSupport cycle or none cycle record.
zSupport backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory, USB HDD, USB
CD-R/W and IDE CD-R/W.
Preview and playback
zSupport analog moniotor and VGA output.
zSupport multiple preview modes.
zSupport sensitive area mask.
zSupport camera spiteful block alarm.
zSupport 2-ch synchronous playback. Support play forward, backward, pause, frame by
frame, etc.
zSupport play back by files or by time.
zDisplay local record status.
PTZ
zSupport many kinds of PTZ protocol.
zSupport preset, sequence and cruise.
Alarms
zSupport exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm, etc.
Others
zSupport IR control.
zSupport RS-485 keyboard.
zSupport multi-level user management.
Network
zSupport TCP, UDP, RTP, and Multicast for network preview.
zSupport PPPoE for board band dialup.
zSupport remote parameters setup.
zAlarm information can be sent to remote center.
zNetwork control PTZ.

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zNetwork record the real time stream.
zNetwork download and playback the recorded files in DVR.
zRemote upgrade the firmware.
zSupprot bi-direction voice talk or one-way voice broadcast.
zSupport IE to preview and config DVR.
zSupport log.

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Chapter2 Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power of DVR is switched
off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package.
There is a list in the package. If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2 HDD Installation
Installation notice
The DVR has not HDD when leaving factory. Based on the record schedule, you can
calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please ask the specialist to
disassembly the DVR and install HDD.
Installation instrument
One cross screw driver.
HDD installation
1. Open the DVR box.
2. If you want to install 2 HDD for one IDE interface, please set master and slaver HDD.
3. Take off the HDD mounting plate.
4. Place the HDD on the mounting plate and fix it with screw.
5. Fix the mounting plate in the DVR.
6. Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three connctors for DVR main board,
master HDD and slaver HDD.
7. Plug the HDD power connector.
8. Cover and fix the DVR box.
Note: After you install the HDD, you must format them. Please refer to section 6.4.

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2.3 Rear Panel Description
2.3.1 COLOSSUS Rear Panel
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Index Physical Interface Description
Video Input Standard BNC.
1 Audio Input Standard BNC.
Video Output Connect monitor, output video and menu.
2 Audio Output Local audio output.
Line In Audio line input for voice.
3 USB Interface USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W
4 VGAInterface VGA display.
Keyboard Interface One is for Dvr pro keyboard, and one is for DVR cascade.
RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
5
RS-485 PTZ connection. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition.
6 UTP Network Interface Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
External Alarm Input 8/16 Alarm in.
7 Relay Output 4 Alarm out
8 AC Input Use switch to change AC voltage 220/110V.

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2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection
Alarm output connection
Please note the usage of jumper JJ1. If you use DC, either of connections is OK. We suggest
you to use those DC under 12V, 1A.
If you use AC, please open the jumper. There are 4 jumpers (JJ1, JJ2, JJ3 and JJ4) in DVR
main board, corresponding with 4 alarm output. The default is closed.
Warning: If you use AC input for relay output, please open the jumpers.
Alarm input port:
G (GND): Conenct the GND of sensor.
1~8: Alarm input, support normal
open/normal close.
0: Reserved.
Alarm output:
1G~4G: 4 relay output.

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Chapter3 Operational Instructions
3.1 COLOSSUS Front Panel
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Index Type Name Description
1 IR receiver.
2 State
Lamps
1-8 Show channels 1-8 status. Green means recording; Red means
network transmission; Orange means recording and network
transmission. Lamp twinkle and red means the corresponding
HDD has error.
3 State
Lamps
9-16 Show channels 1-16 status. Green means recording; Red
means network transmission; Orange means recording and
network transmission.
4 POWER POWER Device switch with power indicator lamp. Green means DVR
is working; Red means DVR is powered off; No light means
no power is supplied.
5 State
Lamps
READY
STATUS
ALARM
MODEM
HDD
LINK
Tx/Rx
DVR is ready.
Green means you can use IR remote control.
Red means there is alarm.
Green means modem connection and dial-up successful.
Twinkle in red means reading or writing HDD.
Green means network is OK.
Twinkle in green means data is being transmitted.
6 Compound
Keys
MENU
ESC
PLAY
1. Switch preview mode into menu;
2. Brush control short key【WIPER】.
Cancel and back to parent menu.
1. Local playback;

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REC
EDIT
PTZ
A
PREV
INFO
VOIP
2. 【AUTO】in PTZ mode.
1. Manual record;
2. 【SHOT】in PTZ mode (adjust preset).
1. In edit state, delete current cursor character;
2. 【IRIS+】in PTZ control;
1. Select 9or ×to enable or disable.
1. Enter into PTZ control mode;
2. 【IRIS-】in PTZ control.
1. Input switch (number, lower case, upper case and
symbol);
2. 【FOCUS+】in PTZ control;
3. In preview mode, display or hide the channel status bar.
1. Multi screen preview switch;
2. Switch menu mode into preview;
3. 【FOCUS-】in PTZ control.
【ZOOM+】in PTZ control.
【ZOOM-】in PTZ control.
7 Input
Keys
Numeric
Keys
F1
F2
Input number, lower case, upper case character and symbols.
【LIGHT】in PTZ control.
【AUX】in PTZ control.
8 Control
Keys
Direction
Keys
ENTER
Composed of 【Ç】,【È】,【Å】and【Æ】.
1. Menu mode, use【Å】/【Æ】to select 【Ç】/【È】to
edit;
2. PTZ direction control;
3. Playback speed control.
1. Menu confirmation;
2. Select 9or ×to enable or disable;

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3. Pause playback.

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3.2 IR Controller
Index Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of front panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of front panel.
5 A Same as A key of front panel.
6 REC Same as REC key of front panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of front panel.
9 VOIP Same as VOIP key of front panel.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys and enter key
of front panel.
13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front panel.

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14 ESC Same as ESC key of front panel.
15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as【F1】key of front panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens
control.
18 F2 Same as【F2】key of front panel.
Loading the batteries into the IR controller
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Start to use IR controller
Press【DEV】key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed in “Display”
menu) and then press【ENTER】key. If the “STATUS” lamp of DVR front panel is turned into
green, it means you can use IR controller to operate this DVR.
Stop using IR controller
When IR controller status is on, press【DEV】key again, the “STATUS” lamp will be turned
off. The IR controller can not control this DVR.
Switch the DVR off
When IR controller status is on, press【POWER】key for several seconds, the DVR will be
powered off.
When IR controller can not work normally
zCheck batteries poles.
zCheck the remaining charge in the batteries.
zCheck IR controller sensor is mask.
Please change another IR controller to try again. It the problem is still existed, please contact
administrator.

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3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver time
VGA resolution
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and position setup
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue
and Saturation
OSD Display mode, position and
OSD format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area and response
setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection sensitivity, area
and response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop recording
Resolution and recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and password
Alarms
Alarm input type (Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and PTZ linkage
Alarm output and schedule
Exceptions
Exceptions type
Exceptions response
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232
RS232 parameters
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or modification
User rights setup

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PowerOff
Shut down DVR
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information

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3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress【MENU】key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress【PLAY】short key to enter into playback menu.
zPerss【REC】short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPerss【PTZ】short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and
password is “12345”.
Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectanglar frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one icon to
another by using【Æ】or【Å】key. When the “Active Frame” is located on one icon, you can press
【ENTER】key to enter into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to
“Image” icon, press 【ENTER】to enter into the secondary menu as following:

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Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular frame named
“Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This “Active Frame” can be moved by
【Æ】or【Å】keys. There are such kinds of menu items:
1. Check Box: Provide 2 options, “9” means enable and “×” means disable. You can use
【ENTER】or【EDIT】key to switch over.
2. List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected. You
can use【↑】and【↓】to select one option. For example, on the right side of “Select
Camera”, there is a list box for you to select one camera.
3. Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press【EDIT】key to enter into edit status,
you can input characters as following:
a) Press【A】key to select number, upper case, lower case or symbols;
b) Use【Æ】and【Å】keys to move cursor;
c) Use【EDIT】key to delete the charcter in front of cursor;
d) Press【ENTER】or【ESC】to exit edit.
4. Button: Excute a special function or enter into next sub-menu. For example, press
“Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press【Confirm】to save parameters and return
to parent menu. Press【Cancel】button to cancel and return to parent menu. The button in

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grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.
How to exit menu
Press【PREV】key to exit menu and return to preview mode.