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Digital Video Recorder User Manual
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DVR User Manual
For H.264-4-channel/ 8-channel/16-channel Digital Video Recorder
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CAUTION
zPlease read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
zThis manual is suitable for 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel series DVR. In this book, we take 200FPS
8-channel DVR as a sample. All examples and pictures used are conform with it.
zAs product update, the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
zThis device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The
voltage of the power must be verified before using. If not in use for a long time, pull out the plug from the
socket
zDo not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that
produce heat
zDo not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
zDo not block any ventilation openings.And ensure well ventilation around the machine
zDo not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut off DVR is to stop
recording firstly, and then select “shut-down” button at the right of the menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off
the power.
zThis machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case
any solid or liquid get into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and ask for
qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
zRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid
or approval.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer...........................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Front Panel Instructions......................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Remote Controller.............................................................................................................................................................14
2.5 Control with Mouse ...........................................................................................................................................................16
2.5.1 Connect Mouse................................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.5.2 Use Mouse.......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions............................................................................................................................18
3.1 Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.1 Start..................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Login &User Management ................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Recording .........................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Record Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.2 Manual Recording............................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Timer Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording.............................................................................................................................................................................27
3.3.5 Alarm Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................30
3.4 Playback ...........................................................................................................................................................................31
3.5 Backup &View...................................................................................................................................................................35

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3.6 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide ...........................................................................................................................................46
4.1 Menu Navigation...............................................................................................................................................................46
4.2 Main Menu Setup..............................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.2.6 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................57
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................60
4.2.9 User Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................62
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................63
CHAPTER 5 Manage DVR.....................................................................................................................................................65
5.1 Format Hard Disk..............................................................................................................................................................65
5.2 Update Firmware ..............................................................................................................................................................66
5.3 Load Default Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................66
5.4 Check System Information................................................................................................................................................67
5.5 Check System Log............................................................................................................................................................70
5.6 Check On-line Network Users ..........................................................................................................................................72
5.7 Lock &Delete Files............................................................................................................................................................73
CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................................................75
6.1 Accessing DVR.................................................................................................................................................................75
6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.1.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................77
6.2 Remote Preview ...............................................................................................................................................................77
6.3 Remote Playback &Backup ..............................................................................................................................................83
6.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................83
6.3.2 Remote Backup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................87
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration.............................................................................................................................................88
6.5 Remote DVR Management...............................................................................................................................................90

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6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely...........................................................................................................................................................................90
6.5.2 Lock &Delete Files Remotely...........................................................................................................................................................................92
CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance .........................................................................................................................................94
7.1 By Phones with WinCE.....................................................................................................................................................94
7.2 By Phones with Symbian ..................................................................................................................................................98
Appendix A FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................102
Appendix B Calculation of Recording Capacity...............................................................................................................108
Appendix C Compatible Devices.......................................................................................................................................110
Appendix D DVR Specifications for 8-channel DVR........................................................................................................111
Appendix E DVR Specifications for 4-channel DVR........................................................................................................112
Appendix F DVR Specifications for 16-channel DVR......................................................................................................113

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing
chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low
bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely
used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
•Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
•Support VGA output
•Support channel security by hiding live display
•Display the local record state and basic information
•Support USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
•Support 3 X SATA HDD and 1 X SATA DVD Writer to record for a longer time without any limitation

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BACKUP
•Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
•Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
•Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
•Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
•Support recycle after HDD full
•Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
•64MB for every video file packaging
•4/8/16 audio channels available
•Two record search mode: time search and event search
•Support single and 4 screen playback
•Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
•Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
•4/8/16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available
•Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
•Support pre-recording and post recording
•Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
•Support linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
•Support various PTZ protocols
•Support various PTZ presets and 32 auto cruise tracks
•Support remote PTZ control through internet

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SECURITY
•Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator
•Support 1 administrator and 15 users.
•Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
•Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
•Support IE browser to do remote view
•Support max 5 connection simultaneously
•Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
•Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
•Support remote time and event search, mouse drag search, single channel playback with picture snap
•Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
•Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
•Support mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with WinCE OS, 3G network available
•Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet (pending)

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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Do not hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. Support three SATA hard-disk drives. Please use the hard-disk drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe
field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. For the details, please refer to “Appendix B Calculation of
Recording Capacity”.
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Place HDD into the position shown as fig. 2.1
Fig 2.1 Installation of hard-disk drive

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STEP3 Fix the HDD firmly by screws, and then connect with data cables.
In addition, users can put hard-disk drive into the HDD box shown as Fig. 2.2 if they do not need install DVD writer.
Fig. 2.2 Hard-disk Drive Box
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover
STEP2 Connect with the power and data cables. Put DVD Writer into the position of CDROM. Usually, if it is required to
attach DVD Writer when ordering, the manufacturer will install it well at leaving factory.
Notice:If some users do not need install DVD Writer, they can install hard-disk drive here as said the above.
2.2 Front Panel Instructions
The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.3 Front .

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Fig 2.3 Front Panel
1 Heat emitting window Heat emission
2 HDD lock Lock up the hard-disk drive
3 Digital button Input digitals or choose camera
4 Multi-screen button Change screen display like single, 4, and 8 screens
5 Direction Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
6 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
7 Indicators Working indicators of power and network, etc.
8 Shuttle Control the playback speed

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9 Power Shot switch off
10 Indicators Working indicators of HDD
11 INFO Check basic setup parameters of record
12 AUTO/－ Change screens automatically/Decrease the value in setup
13 P.T.Z. Enter PTZ mode in live
14 BACKUP Enter backup mode in live
15 MENU Enter menu in live
16 REC Record manually
17 SEARCH Enter search mode
18 PLAY Enter playback interface
19 REW Rewind
20 FF Fast forward
21 STOP Quit playback mode
22 IR receiver For remote controller
23 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update firmware
Tab 2.1 Definition of Front Panel Buttons
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The rear Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.5 Rear .

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Fig 2.5 Rear Panel (1) for 8-channel DVR
Item Name Description
1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Audio in Audio of channel from 1 to 8
3 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
4 S-video S-Video output, connect to monitor
5 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
6 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
7 RJ45 PORT Connected to internet

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Item Name Description
8 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
9 COM port For debug
10 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-8. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
11 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
12 FAN For cooling the device
13 POWER PORT Connect with power cable
14 LOOP OUT For outputting each channel’s image independently
15 POWER SWITCH 220V or 110V
16 Spot out Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no menu
show
17 Video input Video input channels from 1-8
Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear
Interface
Fig 2.5 Rear Panel (2) for 16-channel DVR

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Item Name Description
1 Spot out Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no menu
show
2 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
3 S-video S-Video output, connect to monitor
4 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
5 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
6 RJ45 PORT Connected to internet
8 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
9 COM port For debug
10 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-8. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
11 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
12 Power Power on/off
13 LOOP OUT For outputting each channel’s image independently
14 e-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
15 Video in Video input channels from 1-16
16 Video out Connect to monitor
Tab 2.3 Definition of Rear Interface

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Fig 2.6 Rear Panel (3) for 4-channel DVR
Name Description
1 Video in Video input channels from 1-16
2 Video out Connect to monitor
3 S-video S-Video output, connect to monitor
4 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
5 Audio in Audio input
6 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
8 USB MOUSE Only for USB mouse
9 RJ45 PORT Connected to internet
10 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
11 COM port For debug
12 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
13 Power Power on/off

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Name Description
14 Loop out For outputting each channel’s image independently
15 e-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
Tab 2.4 Definition of Rear Interface
Notice: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports the display mode. (For
most of LCD screens, they can adapt to it automatically without adjustment manually)
2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm
The DVR has eight channel alarm input and four-channel alarm output.
Alarm Input:
The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users can connect external sensors, like gas detector,
smoke detector and infrared detector. Once the DVR detect that the electric level meet the setting users make, it will
trigger DVR recording or alarm out.
For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1. Cable A and B will be connected once the sensor detect event. Users
set Device type as NC (Normal Close). It will input +5V (high level) to input1 when events happen. DVR is triggered.
Fig 2.7 Sensor Connection

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Alarm output:
The DVR has 4-channel relay alarm output, which just give on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are
illustrated as Fig. 2.7.
NO ..
COM
NC
..
NO ..
COM
NC
..
Before alarm
After alarm
Fig 2.8 Relay Output Status
Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm. One connection example as Fig 2.8
Fig 2.9 Alarm Output Connection

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2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as following
STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
STEP2 Place batteries. Please take care the poles (+ and -)
STEP3 Replace the battery cover
Notice: Frequently defect checking as following
1. Check batteries poles
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check IR controller sensor is mask
If it doesn't still work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2.10 Remote Controller.