National Security Systems HDR-5004AH User manual

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Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
HDR-5004AH
HDR-5008AH
HDR-5016AHR

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Thank you for using our product.
1. This is user's manual for Analog / HD-SDI Hybrid DVR(Digital Video Recorder).
2. This manual contains product specification and introduction, installation guide,
operating guide and other necessary matters for easy understanding. Users should
read this user's manual carefully for proper use.
3. Contents in this manual may be changed according to the specification change and
feature improvement without any notification.
4. This user's manual shall never be copied without prior agreement and violating this
may be a reason for legal punishment on piracy.
5. If there is any incorrect or insufficient content in this user's manual, notify it to
Customer Support Center.

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CONTENTS
Contents
CH 1. Product Introduction`
1-1. Product Contents 5
1-2. Specifications 7
1-3. Product Characteristics 8
1-4. Name of Each Part 10
CH 2. Installation Guide and Cautions
2-1. Cautions 16
2-2. Product Installation 19
2-2-1. Power Connection 19
2-2-2. Connecting External Device 19
CH 3. How to Use
3-1. General Usage Information 24
3-2. Live Mode 25
3-2-1. Live mode control 25
3-2-2. Live mode feature 27
3-3. Search Mode 35
3-3-1. Search selection type 35
3-3-2. Play Mode 39
3-4. Setup Mode 40
3-4-1. Display 40
3-4-2. Record 45
3-4-3. Device 50
3-4-4. Network 68
3-4-5. System 76
3-5. Firmware Upgrade 82

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CONTENTS
Trouble Shooting 84
Contents

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After removing packing materials of this product, check whether all following
contents are included.
Main Body (DVR):
This converts the analog video and audio signal to
the digital signal and saves on HDD.
Adapter:
This 12V adapter supplies power to the product.
Power Cable:
This connect the adapter and the power source.
MOUSE:
This is an controller for convenience.
Program CD:
This contains the User’s manual and Client
Program for DVR.
Remote Controller:
This is an IR remote controller for convenience.
Battery:
These are 2(two) battery for the remote controller.
CH1. Product Introduction
CH 1 Product Introduction
1-1. Product Contents(HDR-5004/5008)

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After removing packing materials of this product, check whether all following
contents are included.
CH 1 Product Introduction
1-1. Product Contents(HDR-5008R/5016)
Main Body (DVR):
This converts the analog video and audio signal to
the digital signal and saves on HDD.
Adapter:
This 12V adapter supplies power to the product.
Power Cable:
This connect the adapter and the power source.
MOUSE:
This is an controller for convenience.
Program CD:
This contains the User’s manual and Client
Program for DVR.
Remote Controller:
This is an IR remote controller for convenience.
Battery:
These are 2(two) battery for the remote controller.

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CH 1 Product Introduction
1-2. Specifications
Model HDR-5004 HDR-5008 HDR-5008R HDR-5016
Compact type 19” rack type
Video
Camera input 4 BNC 8 BNC 8 BNC 16 BNC
Individual HD/Analog selectable All Hybrid(Patent)
Available source 720p25,30,50,60/1080p25,30,50,60/1080i50,60/Composite/960H/Mixed
Output 1 HDMI+1 VGA (simultaneously) / 1 Programmable SPOT with OSD
Audio
Audio input 4 RCA 8 RCA 16 RCA
Output 1 RCA
Sensor In
4 (NC, NO selectable) 8(NC, NO selectabl
e)
16(NC, NO selecta
ble)
Alarm out
1 relay 6 TTL, 2 relay 14 TTL, 2 relay
Operating System
Embedded Linux OS
Display
Speed Real Time
Resolution (Pixel) 1280X1024, 1280X720, 1920X1080
Split screen 1,4 1,4,8 1,4,8 1,4,6,8,9,13,16
Recording
CODEC H.264 / JPEG for 3G, Dual CODEC
Resolution (Pixel) 720p, 1080p,1080i, 960H, 720H, Mixed
Picture quality 4 steps (Super, High, Medium, Low)
Speed NTSC area
PAL area
120fps@1080p
100fps@1080p
240fps@1080p
200fps@1080p
240fps@1080p
200fps@1080p
480fps@1080p
400fps@1080p
Playback
Display 1,4 1,4,8 1,4,8 1,4,6,8,9,13,16
Search mode Calendar, Event ,POS , Panorama, Thumbnail
Speed NTSC area
PAL area
60fps@1080p
100fps@1080p
120fps@1080p
200fps@1080p
120fps@1080p
200fps@1080p
120fps@1080p
200fps@1080p
Fast/Slow speed
Normal, REW & FF [recorded speed x2, x4, x8, x16,x32,x64,x1/2,x1/4], Frame
to frame, Pause
Network
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Speed 60fps@1080p 60fps@1080p 120fps@1080p
Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP
Application Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 (PC Client system& IE)/MAC
Web Browser Internet Explorer
Smart phone App Android, iPhone for live and search
Backup
Interface USB 2.0 X 2 USB 2.0 X 3
Backup device External HDD, CD&DVD-RW, Network, Thumb Drive
The number of HDD
2 SATA(No capacity limit ; 4TB of mor
e)
4 SATA + 1 eSATA(upto 12 bays, No
capacity limit ; 4TB or more)
Function
•Full GUI with alpha blending
•Individual setting of resolution, frame rates and picture quality
•Instant Replay
•Digital Zoom
•Mouse Control
•Weekly scheduler with holiday by 10 minutes setting
•Covert, Disable and Private function of cameras
•Motion Detection with 352 area setting
•Relay alarm output
•PTZ control by RS-485
•Daylight Saving Time and Network Time Setting
•Multi User Authority up to 8 Users
Deinterlacer upon live and playback
•12 languages with full graphic
•Individual Network port setting
•Auto Deletion
•Import and Export the configuration
Mirroring
POS Interface
•Dual CODEC engine for independent video transmission
•Interactive setup via network
Others
Power Consumption 50W 150W
Operating Temperature 5 ~40℃(41~104F)
Relative Humidity Maximum 80% non-condensing
Dimension 340(W)×250(D)×60(H) mm 430(W)×420(D)×88(H)

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1) Full HD real time and All Hybrid (Hybrid is Primero Series only)
This DVR can record HD and Full HD video with extreme quality. Also it displays real
HD(1920X1080) resolution, and therefore it provides the most clear image quality and
the best security level. Furthermore, HDR series can mix any input such as analog, 960H
and HD-SDI. All video input is detected automatically. (Patent in Korea and Germany)
2) High reliability
With Embedded hardware and software design, this maintains higher product
reliability.
3) Simple usage
This allows users to use it conveniently by placing control buttons similar to existing
ones on VCR, and users can easily learn the usage.
4) Pentaplex System
Pentaplex System allows live, recording, backup, networking and playback
simultaneously.
5) Selectable recording setup
For recording methods, users can select the frame rate, resolution and video quality
individually in order to be appropriate for user's environment.
6) Remote monitoring
With using exclusive line or Internet network, you can search or monitor recorded
images remotely by installing exclusive client program on Windows PC or Mac. You can
also use the Mobile App “Mr.Patrol” (available in App Store or Google Play) to access
this DVR.
7) Backup
You can backup with a versitile external USB devices.
8) Audio recording
You can record 4 sound inputs simultaneously. Moreover, you can listen to the
sound in search and live monitoring and play mode.
9) Various recording methods
This provides convenient use with manual recording, recording by dates and days,
hourly schedule recording, sensor and motion detection event recording and others to ena
ble unmanned monitoring.
10) Various total monitoring features
You can cover any security scenario through various sensor inputs and contact output co
ntrol.
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1-3. Product Characteristics

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CH 1 Product Introduction
11) Display information in easy-to-understand information method
This enhanced convenience of user by displaying information (date, time, recording
method, recording frame number, HDD capacity and others) in monitoring, recording
and playing mode in easy-to-understand way.
12) P/T/Z control
By built in RS485, various P/T/Z cameras can be used.
13) Dual CODEC for video transmission
DVR can send 120 fps (based on CIF) regardless of the local recording and viewing
setup regardless with recording setup.
14) Web browser support
You can monitor and playback the video and control the PTZ camera by internet
explorer.
15) Built in S.M.A.R.T.
You can automatically check the health of the hard disk drives.
16) Language pack
Basically DVR has multiple language set, furthermore you can choose the language
set if you want.
17) Mirroring by internal HDD
If you install two HDDs, you can use the second HDD for backup for maximum
fault tolerance.
18) Spot monitoring
Spot out can be enable to monitor sequentially in other place.
19) Touch LED Switch
You can operate with touch LED switch in front panel.
20) Text inserter(POS Interface)
You can operate with the POS and ATM.
21) HD Spot out
You can use one of VGA and HDMI to the HD spot.

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[Front Panel]
CH 1 Product Introduction
1. IR Window : the window for remote controller
2. USB ports : These USB ports are for mouse and USB devices. You should
connect correctly the USB devices and mouse as picture directed.
3. Status lamps
POWER : Blue color back light. Power indicator.
RECORD : Red. Indicate the recording.
NETWORK : Green. Lit on connecting the network
<HDR-5004, HDR-5008>
1. IR WINDOW
2. USB
3. STATUS RAMPS
1-4. Name of Each Part

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[Front Panel]
1. Playback buttons : It will be used on playback. If you press these buttons in live
mode, it will be automatically changed to the Instant Play mode. ‘Stop’ button
changes from the play mode to the live mode.
2. ARROW, ENTER : This button is used to change settings for the product in
MENU Mode or used in Search Mode.
3. Function keys
1) MENU : It will move to the setup screen from the live mode.
2) SEARCH : It will change to the playback mode from the live mode.
3) BACKUP : It will move to the backup screen from the live or play mode.
4) DISPLAY : It will change the screen splitting sequentially from 1 to 20. It can be
adapted both live and play mode.
5) SWITCHING : It will change to switching mode except 20 splitting.
6) ZOOM : It will go to the digital zoom directly.
7) PTZ : It will change to the pan, tilt and zoom control mode from the live mode.
8) LOCK/EXIT : If you want move to the upper menu or exit without saving, press
this button. On playback, it will disappear the search list for the better
viewing. On live viewing, it performs the system lock.
9) PANIC : This button is used in emergency status. If you push this button,
the DVR starts to record with maximum speed regardless of setting value.
4. Status lamps
POWER : Blue color back light. Power indicator.
RECORD : Red. Indicate the recording.
NETWORK : Green. Lit on connecting the network
ALARM : Red. It will be lit on when the events happen
5. Jog Shuttle : You can use this wheel for fast retrieving and playback back and pro.
If you hold the shuttle, push the 10+ button while grabbing the shuttle.
6. USB ports : These USB ports are for mouse and USB devices.
7. IR Window : the window for remote controller
CH 1 Product Introduction
7. IR Window 6. USB
4. Status Ramps
1. Playback Buttons
9. Backup Device
5. Jog Shuttle
8. Number Buttons
2. Enter & Arrow Keys
3. Function Keys
<HDR5008R, HDR-5016>

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CH 1 Product Introduction
2.FAN 6. LAN 7.SPOT
5. VGA
4.HDMI 8. DC 12V
10. AUDIO OUT 9.SENSOR IN / RELAY / RS485
11. AUDIO IN
1.EXTEND
(option)
1. EXTEND (option) : Connect EXTEND FTP cable to VGA or HDMI Receiver
2. Fan : Cooling Fan
3. VIDEO IN : This receives images from SDI cameras or any camera.
4. HDMI : Real HD(1920X1080) output for high resolution monitor
5. VGA : video output for VGA display
6. LAN : This is the Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connection terminal.
7. SPOT : For spot CRT monitor, composite signal comes out.
8. DC 12V : DC12V 4.16A or up
9. SENSOR IN :This terminals can be connected to external sensors.
RELAY : This terminal blocks connect external electric devices to the product
(Warning Lamp and others).
RS485 : For control the pan and tile cameras. Make sure that the polarity.
10. AUDIO OUT : RCA audio out terminal.
11. AUDIO IN : RCA audio in terminals. You can record 4 channels at the same
time.
For more details, refer to [CH 2. Installation Method and Cautions].
3.VIDEO IN
8. Number buttons : If you press this button, it will be changed to full screen in live
viewing or playback If you want to go to 20ch, push the 10+ button twice. Also 10+
button is used for ‘Hold’ while Jog Shuttle action.
(※In menu and password setting, it is automatically converted to number buttons)
9. Backup device : You can use the versatile backup devices such as CD-RW and
DVD-RW.
[Rear Panel]
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CH 1 Product Introduction
3.VIDEO IN
2.FAN 6. LAN 7.SPOT
5. VGA
4.HDMI 8. DC 12V
10. AUDIO OUT 9.SENSOR IN / RELAY / RS485
11. AUDIO IN
1.EXTEND
(option)
1. EXTEND (option) : Connect EXTEND FTP cable to VGA or HDMI Receiver
2. Fan : Cooling Fan
3. VIDEO IN : This receives images from SDI cameras or any camera.
4. HDMI : Real HD(1920X1080) output for high resolution monitor
5. VGA : video output for VGA display
6. LAN : This is the Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connection terminal.
7. SPOT : For spot CRT monitor, composite signal comes out.
8. DC 12V : DC12V 4.16A or up
9. SENSOR IN :This terminals can be connected to external sensors.
RELAY : This terminal blocks connect external electric devices to the product
(Warning Lamp and others).
RS485 : For control the pan and tile cameras. Make sure that the polarity.
10. AUDIO OUT : RCA audio out terminal.
11. AUDIO IN : RCA audio in terminals. You can record 4 channels at the same
time.
For more details, refer to [CH 2. Installation Method and Cautions].
[Rear Panel]
<HDR-5008>

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CH 1 Product Introduction
9. SPOT
7. DC12V
13. AUDIO OUT
14. SENSOR IN / RS485, ALARM OUT
2.VIDEO IN
10. LAN
3. e-SATA
5. VGA
4.HDMI
8. POWER SWITCH
12. EXTEND
11. RS232C
1. AUDIO IN
6. USB
1. AUDIO IN : RCA audio in terminals. You can record 8 channels at the same
time.
2. VIDEO IN : This receives images from cameras and sends them to monitors.
3. e-SATA
4. HDMI : Real HD(1920X1080) output for high resolution monitor
5. VGA : video output for VGA display
6. USB : This USB port is for mouse and USB devices.
7. DC 12V : DC12V 12.5A or up
8. Power Switch(ON/OFF)
9. SPOT : For spot CRT monitor, composite signal comes out.
10. LAN : This is the Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connection terminal.
11. RS232C : This is Serial communication(RS232C) cable connection terminal.
12. EXTEND (option) : Connect EXTEND FTP cable to VGA or HDMI Receiver
13. AUDIO OUT : RCA audio out terminal.
14. SENSOR IN :This terminals can be connected to external sensors.
RELAY : This terminal blocks connect external electric devices to the product
(Warning Lamp and others).
RS485 : For control the pan and tile cameras. Make sure that the polarity.
For more details, refer to [CH 2. Installation Method and Cautions].
[Rear Panel]
<HDR-5008R>

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1. AUDIO IN : RCA audio in terminals. You can record 16 channels at the same
time.
2. VIDEO IN : This receives images from cameras and sends them to monitors.
3. e-SATA
4. HDMI : Real HD(1920X1080) output for high resolution monitor
5. VGA : video output for VGA display
6. USB : This USB port is for mouse and USB devices.
7. DC 12V : DC12V 12.5A or up
8. Power Switch(ON/OFF)
9. SPOT : For spot CRT monitor, composite signal comes out.
10. LAN : This is the Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connection terminal.
11. RS232C : This is Serial communication(RS232C) cable connection terminal.
12. EXTEND (option) : Connect EXTEND FTP cable to VGA or HDMI Receiver
13. AUDIO OUT : RCA audio out terminal.
14. SENSOR IN :This terminals can be connected to external sensors.
RELAY : This terminal blocks connect external electric devices to the product
(Warning Lamp and others).
RS485 : For control the pan and tile cameras. Make sure that the polarity.
For more details, refer to [CH 2. Installation Method and Cautions].
CH 1 Product Introduction
14. SENSOR IN / RS485, ALARM OUT
2.Video In
10. LAN
3. e-SATA 5. VGA
4. HDMI
8. POWER SWITCH
9. SPOT
12. EXTEND
11. RS232C
1. Audio In 7. DC 12V
6. USB
13. AUDIO OUT
[Rear Panel]
<HDR-5016>

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CH2. Installation Method and Cautions
2-1. Cautions
- Avoid installing the product where there are direct rays or it is hot by locating near
from heat generator. (May cause fire)
- Do not put vase, flowerpot, cup, cosmetics, drug, and anything the contain water on
product. (May cause fire or electric shock, and it may injure people by falling)
- Do not insert or drop any metal object (coin, hair pin) or flammable object (match,
paper) into air hole. (May cause fire or electric shock)
- Do not put any heavy object on it. (May injure people by being fell or destroyed.)
- Put power plug surely not to be moved. (If not, this may cause fire.)
- Unplug power plug and antenna when there are thunders and lightening. (May
cause fire.)
- For cleaning the product, wipe surface with dry towel. Using chemical agent or
cleaner may change the color and unpeel paint. Do not put several plugs at same
time. (May cause electric shock.) If there is smoke or strange smell, stop operation. In
this case, turn the power off and unplug it, and then contact our service center. (If you
keep using it, this may cause fire or electric shock.)
- Do not unplug by pulling cord. (If cord is damaged, it may cause fire or electric
shock.)
- Do not plug or unplug with wet hands. (May cause electric shock.)
WARNING
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open the cover of the product.
Servicing of this product by unauthorized personnel is prohibited
and will result in a void of warranty.
In order to ensure the most stable conditions for power, the use
of a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is recommended.
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- Keep the power cord untwisted. (May cause fire or electric shock.)
- Use proper adapter. (Using too much electric power may cause fire or electric shock.)
- Do not install it at where exposed to rain and wind and water drop. (May cause fire,
electric shock and transformation.)
- Keep away from fire. (May cause fire.)
-Do not disassemble or remodel on your own. (May cause malfunction or electric
shock.)
- Do not put next to flammable materials like flammable spray. (May cause fire.)
- Do not install it at a place with too much dirt. (May cause fire.)
- Do not install it on unstable places like shaking table and inclined place or shaking
place. (May injure users by falling down or being upside down.)
- Do not put an heavy object on power cord or avoid it from being pressed by the
device. (May cause fire or electric shock.)
- In case of using extension cord, do not use several devices at same time. (May cause
fire with abnormal heating of extension.)
- When there are dirt on power plug pin or power outlet, clean it nicely. (May cause
fire.)
-Do not damage on power cord or plug, and bend or twist or pull too much, and put it
between other objects or heat. If power outlet insertion part is not tight, do not use it.
(May cause fire or electric shock.)
-Do not drop or give a shock to the product. (May injure people or cause malfunction.)
- Do not touch power adaptor or signal controller. (May cause electric shock.)
- Do not put any object too close to block cooling fan. (May cause fire.)
- In case of exchanging batteries with improper type, there might be danger of
explosion.
- For used batteries, throw away separately from other garbage.
- When you take out batteries, avoid children from eating them by mistake. Keep them
away from children. (If a child ate them, contact a doctor right away.)
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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 generates, uses 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 user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operations.
FCC Warning :
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.
CE Warning : This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This product has obtained EMI registration.
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CAMERA
MIC
CH 2 Installation Method and Cautions
2-2 Product Installation
This product may be composed of camera and monitor in default, and additionally
the sensor, microphone, speaker and PC for network can be connected if necessary.
2-2-1. Power Connection
1) Connect adapter cable to power connection terminal at rear side.
2) Input AC power to the adapter. (free voltage from 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz)
※You must operate it at the rated voltage instructed on the user's manual. In case
power higher than the rated voltage is supplied, it may cause damages on product.
2-2-2. Connecting External Device
※Connect it when power of the product is off.
※Read through user's manual for the device you are connecting carefully.
1) How to Connect External Video/Audio Device
Connect cameras to VIDEO IN by channels.
Connect microphone (AMP) to AUDIO IN by channels.
Connect VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN of monitor.
Connect HD output to HD Monitor.
Connect AUDIO OUT to AUDIO IN of monitor (or speaker).
Connect Spot output to Composite Monitor.

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Read this notice before connecting HD-SDI cameras.
You cannot mix NTSC and PAL cameras with DVR products.
1. Please check the type(NTSC or PAL) of cameras.
NTSC : 30fps, 60fps
PAL : 25fps, 50fps
•You can see the cameras connected with DVR on Device menu.
* The figure above shows that the camera is 1080P 30fps (NTSC).
2. Change camera type that you want to use on your camera.
•You can choose the type from setting fps on HD-SDI cameras.
(This DVR does not support setting manual fps.)
•For more details, refer to user’s manual of the related HD-SDI Camera.
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