Mighty Mule H.264 NETWORK Embedded DVR User manual

H.264 NETWORK Embedded DVR
Mighty Mule
User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read this user manual carefully to
ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment can
generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This users‟ manual is supplied „as is‟, with no
warranties, be it expressed or implied, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability,
suitability for any exact purpose, or non-infringement of
any third party‟s rights.
This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typos. The
manufacturer holds the right to introduce any changes to the
information contained herein, for any purpose, including but not
limited to, improvements of the publications and/or related to the
product, at any time, without prior notice.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The supplier shall not be liable to any party or any person, except for
replacement or reasonable maintenance of this product, for the
cases, included but not limited to the following:
Any damage or loss, including but not limited to:
direct/indirect, consequential, special, exemplary use arising
out of or related to the product;
Inappropriate use or negligence of the user in operation of the
product, resulting in personal injury or any damage;
Unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification of the
product by the user;
Any problems or consequential inconvenience, loss or
damage, caused by connecting this product to devices of the
third parties;
Any claim or action for damages, brought by any photogenic
subject, be it a person or organization, due to violation of
privacy whereby the surveillance picture and/or saved data
becomes public or is used for the purpose other than
surveillance

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future
reference.
Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to
qualified service personnel or system installers.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature,
humidity or power source ratings.
Place the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
Use the appliance at temperatures between 0oC ~ +45oC (32oF ~ 113oF)
and humidity below 85%.
The input power source for this appliance is between 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47
~ 63 Hz.
Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers
and stoves. Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices,
such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as long
as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above
mentioned temperature range.
Handle hard disk drives with care.
It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their
motors are still running. To allow the hard drive to spin down and park
its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before
moving the unit.
To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not
move the unit while it is plugged in.
Protect hard disk drives from static electricity

CONTENT
1. Product Introduction....................................................................................5
Summary.................................................................................................................5
Main Functions.......................................................................................................5
Frontpanelbuttonsdescriptions.....................................................................6
Rear panel diagram.......................................................................................... 7
Remote controls............................................................................................... 9
2. Basic function operation............................................................................10
On/offSwitchingnavigation...........................................................................10
Start ................................................................................................................................. 10
Login................................................................................................................10
Mainmenu setup guide.................................................................................. 11
Configuration management............................................................................... 12
Basicconfiguration......................................................................................................... 13
iveconfiguration.............................................................................................................. 14
Recordconfiguration...................................................................................................... 16
Scheduleconfiguration................................................................................................... 19
Alarmconfiguration......................................................................................................... 20
Networkconfiguration..................................................................................................... 26
Usermanagement.......................................................................................................... 28
P.T.Zconfiguration .......................................................................................................... 30
Advanceconfiguration.................................................................................................... 33
Data retrieval...................................................................................................33
Timesearch..................................................................................................................... 34
Eventsearch................................................................................................................... 34
Backup.................................................................................................................. 35
Checkinformation............................................................................................... 35
Diskmanagement..........................................................................................36
Upgrade................................................................................................................ 36
Logoff.................................................................................................................. 36
System shut down............................................................................................. 36
3.IESide Operating Instruction......................................................................37
IESetting.............................................................................................................. 37
Theremotelivepreviewinterface..................................................................... 38
Serverparametersconfiguration................................................................................... 41
Remoteplayback............................................................................................................ 46
4.Network setting............................................................................................... 47
physical connection ............................................................................................ 47
DVRsetting.....................................................................................................47
etwork parameter............................................................................................................ 47
4.2.3portsettingandVirtualServers...................................................................................... 49
check totheIP................................................................................................50
5.How toapplyDDNS......................................................................................... 52

6.Email setting.................................................................................................... 56
DVRsetting.....................................................................................................56
PCSeting........................................................................................................56
7.Ptz Setting ...................................................................................................62
physicsconnection.............................................................................................. 62
DVRSetting....................................................................................................62
8.FAQ .........................................................................................................................64

1. Product Introduction
Summary
This device is a digital monitoring and recording product specially designed for the
security field. It uses a standalone processor and a proprietary Linux operating system.
The device combines the latest technologies in the IT field, such as video and audio
compression/decompression, large capacity HDD record, TCP/IP network etc... The
operating system code is embedded in the FLASH chip, which makes the operating
system more stable. This device has both features of digital video and audio recording
(DVR) and digital video and audio server (DVS). It can work locally and independently
but also monitor via network connection. With the use of professional network video
surveillance platform (network) software, it can fully reflect its strong networking and
remote monitoring capability.
It can be used for security protection in the fields of banking, telecommunications,
Power industry, justice, traffic, residential, factory, warehouse, water conservancy facilities
as well as other areas and departments.
Main Functions
Real-time Monitoring
Monitoring can be done via analogue display or through a network connection via
TCP protocol.
Storage Function
The DVR uses a proprietary format to save data which cannot be tampered with and
will be secure.
Compression Method
It supports multi-channel audio and video signal. Each channel of audio and video
signal is compressed in real time by independent hardware. Sound and image keep
stabilizing synchronization.
Backup Function
It backups through USB port (such as the common U disk, mobile hard disk, SATA
Combo etc.).The client computer can download and backup the files on the hard disk via
the internet
Video Playback Function
Each channel can realize an independent and real-time recording, while retrieval,
reverse play, network monitoring, video search and download etc. can realize
simultaneously. Multiple playback modes: slow forward, fast forward, reverse play and
frame-by-frame play.
When playing back the video, the exact time of the event can be displayed.
Network Operation Function
Through the internet, you can realize remote and real-time monitoring, remote video
search and playback, and remote PTZ control.
Communication Port
With RS485 or RS422 port and PTZ control. It has a standard RJ-45 100mbps
Ethernet port capable network remote control function

PTZ Control
Supports PTZ decoding which communicates through RS485 or RS422. The DVR is
compatible with multiple decoding protocols, facilitating the function of PTZ and dome
camera control.
Intelligent Operation
The DVR can be operated by the mouse, remote control or front panel buttons.

Rear panel diagram
Statement; The rear panel interface button layout and type for the product may vary.
The rear panel buttons description
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

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(7)
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Connectors on Rear Panel：
Item
Physical connector
Connector description
1
Power input
Input DC12V（≥2A）direct current
2
VGA
For connecting VGA monitor
3
HDMI
For connecting HDMI monitor
4
Network
For connecting Ethernet
5
Audio Input
For connecting audio signal input
6
Audio Output
For connection audio output
7
Video input
For connecting analog video signal input (BNC)
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Video output
video output for connecting TV or monitor (BNC)
9
Line In
For connecting Intercom equipment
10
Alarm Input
4 alarm input
11
Alarm Output
1 alarm output
12
RS 485 or RS422
RS 485 or RS422 for connecting PTZ
13
Power Switch
Power ON/OFF

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.2. Basic function operation
On/off Switching navigation
Start
Before starting, please ensure all parts are connected securely! Power the DVR on.
The equipment will start the boot process with the “Power” button showing red.
Power off
User can power off the device by using the remote controller and mouse.
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Press power button, then shut down window will appear, click OK, the unit will power
off after a few seconds.
Disconnect the power by keyboard and mouse
Step1: Enter into the Menu system (icon below), then select “System Shut Down”
The “Shut down”window will appear.
Step2: Click OK, the unit will power off after a few seconds.
Step3: Disconnect the power.
Login
Once the DVR boots, the [POWER] indicator will show constant red. The default
factory password is blank. After the DVR boots, press t h e [ MENU] key on the front
panel or right click the mouse. Choose “Login” interface as shown below:
Pic 2.2 user login
After the correct user name and password are input, you can enter the menu system
to setup and configure the DVR for operation andLive preview interface:

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Icon
Sign
description
recording
Manual record
Motion
detection
state
Alarm state
Timing
recording state
Live playback
Click the [Play] button to play back the recording enter fast record playback.
(shown below) User can perform complete DVR operation by clicking the buttons on
screen.
Main menu setup guide
Menu bar: Right click the mouse or press ESC button on the front panel. The control
bar will display on the bottom of the screen, refer to pic 2-2
Pic 2.3(1) Menu bar
Click the icon near Screen mode. The single channel chosen will appear on the
screen in live mode. You can also choose single channel full frame by double clicking the
channel. You can go to 4, 9 or 16 view by clicking the appropriate grid on the menu.

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In the case of 16 channel display, the user could choose 16 consecutive channels
from 1-16 to show live video. Click to save.
Click Main menu ，will show dialogue frame as Pic 2-4;
Pic 2.3.(3) Main function
Click “Config”，display SETUP windows as Pic 2-5:
Press MENU button on the front panel or the same button on remote control. Both
will display the same window.
Configuration management
Configuration Management (Config) contains nine sub-menus: Basic configuration,
Live on-site configuration, Record Video configuration, R ecording Plan Schedule,
A larm configuration, N etwork configuration, User management, PTZ configuration
and Advanced configuration.

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Basic configuration
Click “Basic”configuration. The basic configuration contains two sub-menus: System
and Date & time
1) System
In the “System” menu the user can setup the device name, device ID, video format,
video output and language, Screensaver and so on. The definitions for every
parameters display as below:
Device name: It will display on the client side browser or CMS to help the user
recognize the device remotely.
Device ID: Corresponds with the remote control number
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format
according to that of the camera. N. America uses the NTSC format.
Password Check: Enable this option. User needs to input user name and password.
Show System Time: Choose display time in live view if checked.
Video Output: the resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600,
VGA1024*768, VGA1280*1024 and HDMI 1080P.
Language: Choose setup accordingly: Simplified Chinese ,Traditional Chinese,
English,
Japanese,German,Russian,French,Portuguese,Turkish,spanish,Italian,Polish,Hungari
an, Slovak, Vietnamese, Greek
Click the "Default" button, the system restore the default settings. Click the "Apply"
button will save the above settings;
Click the "Exit" button to exit the current menu configuration. **If you change the
menu, language and video output, the device will restart**
2) Date & Time

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Set the “Date Format”as the date and time you want to appear on the capture. You
can also manually adjust the system time.
Note: Click the "Default" button to restore system default settings; Click the "Apply"
button to save the above settings;
Click the "Exit" button to exit the current page.
Live configuration
Live: Live configuration includes two sub-menus: Live and Mask
Live configuration
Note: Click Camera Name to use a soft keyboard. User can choose specific
names for each channel
Place a check in “Show Name” box to display camera channel/name and click “Setup”
button to display the window as below：

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Live-color adjustment
In this interface, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live view.
Click t h e “Default” button to reset default settings, click “OK” button to save the
setting.
The user can setup all channels with same parameters the by checking the “All” box
and setting up accordingly.
Mask
Privacy mask. User can setup private mask area on the live image picture,
To set up mask area: Click “Setup” button, enter into live view. With the left mouse
button, click and drag mouse to set mask area. Refer to below picture. Click Apply
button to save the setting.
Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area to delete, Left click the mouse to
delete that mask area. ClickApply button to save the setting.

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Live image mask area
Record configuration
Left click “Record” and enter window：
Record configuration includes four sub menus: Start, Record bit rate, Character
overlay recycle record.
Start
To enable record, left click the channel box you want to record video and/or audio on.
User can setup all channels with same parameters, left click “All” then apply
accordingly.
Click “Default” button to resort default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting.
Click “Exit” button to exit current interface.
Video parameters instruction
Parameter
Meaning
start
Every channel record switch
audio
Start use the channel record audio

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Record bit rate
Record bit rate
Setup Resolution, Rate (FPS=Frames Per Sec), Encode, Quality and Max Bitrate.
User can setup all channels with the same parameters. Left click “All”, then click
Apply. Click “Default” button to reset default settings. Click “Apply” button to save the
setting. Click the “Exit” button to exit current interface.
Record Stream Parameters
Parameter
Meaning
Fps
Range from 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)
Resolution
Support 960H、D1、CIF
Quality
The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded image is.
Six options: Lowest, Lower, Low, Medium, Higher, Highest
and highest.
Coding
Support CBR and VBR
Max stream
Select range：16Kb、32Kb、64 Kb、128 Kb、256 Kb、512Kb、
640kb、758kb、1024kb、1536kb、2048Kb、3072kb、4096kb
Stamp: User can have the Channel Name and/or Time Stamp appear on the
recording. Left click in the box on the channel line accordingly. User can set up all
channels by left clicking the “All” box and apply accordingly.

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