Optiview C Series Operating instructions

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C series DVR Systems User’s installation
And Operation Manual
Edition R1.0
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.
Here you can find information about the C series DVR’s features and functions, as well as a
detailed menu tree. This DVR system was delivered to you with a CD copy of the DVR manuals,
training videos and applications, please check out the CD to learn more about your DVR.
Before installation and operation, please read the following
safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid fall onto or infiltrate the DVR.
Please keep the units fans clean. Before cleaning the fans please turn off the DVR.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the components by yourself.
Environment
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight. Keep it away from sources of heat.
Do not install the DVR in damp environment.
Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.
Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.
Please install in ventilated area.
Use within the rating input and output scope.

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Directory
1 Production Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Product overview........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Main functions ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Open-package check and cable connections.......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Open-package check..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Hard disk installation ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Front panel..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Rear panel..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Audio and video input and output connections ............................................................................. 9
2.5.1 Video input connections...................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Video output connections and options................................................................................ 9
2.5.3 Audio signal input.............................................................................................................. 10
2.5.4 Audio signal output............................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Alarm input and output connections............................................................................................ 10
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification............................................................................................ 10
2.6.2 Alarm output port specification.......................................................................................... 10
2.6.3 Alarm output port relay parameters....................................................................................11
2.7 Speed dome connections.............................................................................................................11
3 Basic operation...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Turn on......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Turn off......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 System Login............................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Preview........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu ............................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Main menu......................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.2 Playback............................................................................................................................ 14
3.5.3 Record Mode..................................................................................................................... 20
3.5.4 Alarm output...................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.5 PTZ control........................................................................................................................ 21
3.5.6 Color setting...................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.7 Output adjust..................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.8 Logout ............................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.9 Window switch................................................................................................................... 24
4 Main menu............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Main menu navigation................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Record......................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.1 Record Config ................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.2 Snapshot Storage.............................................................................................................32
4.2.3 Playback............................................................................................................................ 33
4.2.4 Backup .............................................................................................................................. 33
4.3 Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 31
4.3.1 Motion Detect.................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.2 Video Blind........................................................................................................................ 33
4.3.3 Video Loss......................................................................................................................... 34

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4.3.4 Alarm input ........................................................................................................................ 35
4.3.5 Alarm output...................................................................................................................... 35
4.3.6 Abnormal........................................................................................................................... 35
4.4 System......................................................................................................................................... 40
4.4.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 40
4.4.2 Encode.............................................................................................................................. 41
4.4.3 Network............................................................................................................................. 43
4.4.4 NetSevice.......................................................................................................................... 43
4.4.5 GUI Display....................................................................................................................... 50
4.4.6 PTZ.................................................................................................................................... 51
4.4.7 RS232 ............................................................................................................................... 52
4.4.8 Tour.................................................................................................................................... 52
4.5 Advanced..................................................................................................................................... 53
4.5.1 HDD Manage..................................................................................................................... 53
4.5.2 Account.............................................................................................................................. 53
4.5.3 Online user........................................................................................................................ 56
4.5.4 Output adjust..................................................................................................................... 56
4.5.5 Auto maintain..................................................................................................................... 56
4.5.6 Restore.............................................................................................................................. 55
4.5.7 Upgrade............................................................................................................................. 57
4.5.8 Device Info........................................................................................................................58
4.6 Info............................................................................................................................................... 56
4.6.1 HDD info............................................................................................................................ 56
4.6.2 BPS ................................................................................................................................... 57
4.6.3 Log..................................................................................................................................... 58
4.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................. 59
4.7 Shut down system....................................................................................................................... 59
5 FAQ and maintenance........................................................................................................................... 60
5.1 FAQ.............................................................................................................................................. 60
5.2 Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 65
Appendix 1.Remote controller operation.................................................................................................. 66
Appendix 2.Mouse operation.................................................................................................................... 67
Appendix 3.Hard disk capability calculation............................................................................................. 68
Appendix 4.Technique parameters........................................................................................................... 69
Warranty Policy …………………….…………………………………………………………………………….71

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1 Production Introduction
1.1 Product overview
This DVR uses standard H.264mp video compression format and G.711Aaudio compression format
which insures the high quality image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It uses TCP/IP
network technology which achieves the strong network communication ability and telecommunication
ability.
The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network.
With the professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication
ability and telecommunication ability.
1.2 Main functions
Real-time surveillance
Analog interface and VGAinterface (VGAinterface is equipped selectively)
Surveillance function through monitor or display
Storage
Non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and
extend the life-span
Special storage format which insures the data safety
Compression
Real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable
synchronization
Backup
Video and audio is saved via a SATA connected hard drive inside the unit. Video can be pulled off of the
machine via a USB stick or via the net
Playback
Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording
check, downloading and so on
Multi-playback mode

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Net operating
Through net tele-surveillance in the real time
Tele-PTZ control
Tele-recording check and real-time playback
Alarm linkage
Multi-route relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot
Protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage
Communication interface
RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control
Standard ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function
intelligent operating
Mouse action function
Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting

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2 Open-package check and cable connections
2.1 Open-package check
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package. The protective materials
used for the package of the DVR can protect it from most accidental damage caused during transport.
Next, please open the box and remove the plastic protective materials. Check whether there is any
visible damage to the DVR’s exterior.
The serial number label in the real panel is very important. Please DO NOT REMOVE IT from the
machine. Doing so will make it impossible to identify your unit with the manufacturer.
2.2 Hard disk installation
①Remove the cover screws ②Remove the cover ③Attach hard drive screws
④Attach hard drive screws ⑤Connect the SATA cable ⑥Connect the power cable
⑦Replace the cover ⑧Insert the case screws

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2.3 Front panel
(1) Shift indicator light (2)Ready light (3) Alarm indicator light (4) Record indicator light
(5) Status indicator light (6) Network Indicator Light (7) HDD light
(8) Previous video file (9) Hold to rewind (10) Backward pause (11) Single Frame Backwards (in pause)
(12) From the main video screen this button will bring up the playback window (13) Escape
(14) Power Button (15) Next video file
(16) Fast play (17) Pause/Play (18) Frame advance forward (in pause)
(19) Brings up camera record mode options
(20) Shift button (for switching from function to number) (21) Menu arrow keys and OK/Enter button
(22) IR Eye (do not cover or block) (23) USB connection port
2.4 Rear panel
(1) Video inputs (2) BNC video output (3) Audio output (4)Audio In
(5) 12V Input (6) 12V power output (7) SD (8) USB input
(9) Network port (10) VGA Out (11) Alarm & RS232 & RS485
(12) 2 x 12V power output

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2.5 Audio and video input and output connections
2.5.1 Video input connections
The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P,
75Ω).
Insure the transmission line stable
For video transmission, a high quality shielded RG-59 cable should be used. The length of the wire
run to the camera should be no longer than 1000’ as a rule of thumb. If the transmission distance is too
far, you should adopt shielded twisted pair and an active video balun to transmit your video signal.
The video signal line should be away from the electromagnetic Interference such as 110V wires or
stringing the cable over florescent lights.
Insure the connections are tight
Insure the video lines are connected properly and secured on tight so as not to cause improper
video display.
2.5.2 Video output connections and options
The video output is divided into PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P, 75Ω) and VGA output (selective
configuration).
Things to keep in mind about your monitor:
1、Do not leave your monitor running 24 hours a day if avoidable.
2、Keep the computer display normal working by degaussing regularly.
3、Keep the monitor away from electromagnetic Interference if possible.
2.5.3 Audio signal input
The audio in port is a RCAconnection with high input impedance.
The audio signal line should be firmly connected and kept away from the electromagnetic
Interference. High voltage lines should be especially avoided.
2.5.4 Audio signal output
The output parameter of DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv 1KΩ (BNC) which can be used to

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connect to low impedance earphones, computer speakers or other standard audio input equipment. If
the speakers and microphone cannot be isolated from each other, a howling phenomena is often
exhibited. There are some methods to deal with the above phenomena.
1、Adopt better directional microphone.
2、Adjust the speaker volume to be under the threshold that produces the howling phenomena.
3、Use fitment materials that absorb the sound to reduce reflection of the sound.
2.6 Alarm input and output connections
１、Alarm input
A. Alarm input is grounding alarm input.
B. When the alarm device is connected with two DVRs, or connected with DVR and other
equipment, it should be isolated by a relay.
２、Alarm output
The alarm output cannot be connected with a high-power load (no more than 1A).
３、PTZ decoder connections
A. The grounding of the PTZ decoder and DVR must be shared otherwise the common-mode
voltage will lead to the PTZ control failure.
B. Avoid the introduction of high voltage to the input.
C. In the outlying end connect 120Ω resistance paralleled to reduce the inflection and insure the
signal quality.
D. The 485 AB lines of DVR cannot connect with other 485 output equipments paralleled.
E. The voltage between theAB lines of the input must be less than 5V.
4、Front equipment grounding note
Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the chip.
5、Alarm input type unlimited
The DVR alarm output port is normally open

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(1)Alarm input (2) grounding (3) RS232 (4) alarm output (5) RS485
parameter
meaning
G
grounding
C1、NO1
Alarm output interface(normally open)
T、R
RS232 port
A、B
485communication interface which is connected with the
recording control equipments such as the decoder
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification
1 channel alarm input.Alarm input type unlimited.
The grounding and the com port of the alarm sensor are parallel (The alarm sensor is externally
powered).
The ground of the alarm and the DVR should be shared.
The NC port of the alarm sensor must be connected with the DVR alarm input port.
2.6.2 Alarm output port specification
1 channel alarm output.An external power source will be needed to power your alarm device.
Please refer to the relay relevant parameters to avoid overloading the DVR.

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2.6.3 Alarm output port relay parameters
Type：JRC-27F
Interface material
silver
rating
(resistance load)
Rating switch capacity
30VDC 2A, 125VAC
1A
maximal switch power
125VA 160W
maximal switch voltage
250VAC, 220VDC
maximal switch current
1A
isolation
Homo-polarity
interface
1000VAC 1minute
Inhomo-polarity
interface
1000VAC 1 minute
Interface and winding
1000VAC 1 minute
Surge voltage
Homo-polarity
interface
1500VAC (10×160us)
Turn-on time
3ms max
Turn-off time
3ms max
longevity
mechanical
50×106 MIN（3Hz)
electric
200×103 MIN (0.5Hz)
Environment
temperature
-40~+70℃
2.7 PTZ Camera connections
1、Connect the 485 lines of the PTZ camera with the DVR 485 interface.
2、Connect the video line with the DVR video input.
3、Power the PTZ camera.

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3 Basic operation
Note: The button in gray display indicates an inactive function and not supported on some models.
3.1 Powering the DVR
Plug the power supply in and turn on the power supply switch located on the back of the machine.
After the startup you will hear a beep. The default setting of video output is multiple-window output
mode. .
Note: 1. Make sure that the input voltage corresponds with the switch of the DVR power supply.
2. The power supply demands 110V power. It is suggested that you attach the unit to a UPS if
possible.
3.2 Turning the machine off
There are two methods to turn off the DVR. Entering [main menu] and choosing [turn off] in the [turn
off the system] option is called soft switch, or flipping the power supply switch on the back which is called
a hard switch.
Illumination:
1、Auto resume after power failure
If the DVR is shut down abnormally, it will automatically resume recording once power is
restored.
2、Replacing the hard disk
Before replacing the hard disk, the power supply switch in the real panel must be turned off.
3.3 System Login
To log into the machine, right click anywhere in the background to bring up a list of options. Some of
the options will require a login and password. By default, there are 2 login names, ADMIN, and GUEST
with no password used.

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Picture 3.1 System Login
Password protection: If the password input is wrong three times, the alarm will start. If the
password is input wrong five times, the account will be locked. (Through reboot or after half an
hour, the account will be unlocked automatically).
For your system security, please modify your password after first login.
3.4 Preview
You can right click your mouse to switch between the windows.
The system date, time and channel name are shown in each viewing window. The surveillance video
and the alarm status are shown in each window.
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detect
4
Camera lock
Table 3.1 Preview icon
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu
In preview mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu. The menu includes:
main menu, record mode, playback, PTZ control, High Speed PTZ, Alarm Output, color Setting,
Output adjust, Logout, view1/4/8/9/16 screens.

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Picture 3.2 Shortcut Menu
3.5.1 Main menu
When you login, the system main menu is shown as below.
Picture3.3 Main Menu
3.5.2 Playback
There are two methods for you to play the video files in the hard disk.
1、In the desktop shortcut menu.
2、Main menu>Record->Playback
Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state. (4.5.1)

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Picture 3.4 video playback
1. Listed files 2. File information 3. File searching
4. File backup 5. Operation hint 6. Playback control
【Listed files】Look up the listed files that accord with the searching criteria.
【File information】Look up the found file information.
【File backup】Backup the chosen file. Click the button and operate as followed.
Note: The storage must be installed before the file backup. If the backup is terminated, the
already backup can playback individually.
Picture 3.5 detect the storage
Detect: Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk or universal disk.

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Erasure: Choose the file to delete and click erase to delete the file.
Stop: Stop the backup.
Backup: Click the backup button and the dialog box will pop up. You can choose the backup file
according to the type, channel and time.
Picture 3.6 recording backup
Remove：Clear the file information.
Add：Show the file information satisfying the set file attributes.
Start/Pause：Click the play button to start the backup and click the pause button to stop the backup.
Cancel：During backup you can exit the page layout to carry out other functions.
【File searching】Search the file according to the search parameters.
Picture 3.7 file searching
File type: Set the searching file type.
Channel: Select the channel(s) you wish to search.
Start Time: Set the time you wish to start your search at.
【Playback control】Refer to the following sheet for more information.

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Button
Function
Button
Function
/
Play/pause
Backward
Stop
Slow play
Fast play
Previous frame
Next frame
Previous file
Next file
Circulation
Full screen
Table 3.2 Playback control key
Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
【Operation hint】Display the function of the cursor place.
Special functions：
Accurate playback：Input the time (h/m/s) in the time column and then click play button. The
system will start playback from the search time entered.
Local zoom：When the system is in single-window full-screen playback mode, you can drag your
mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to zoom in. Right click mouse to exit.
3.5.3 Record Mode
Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in recording status, “●” means it is in
recording status.
You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [recording function]> [recording set]
to enter the recording control interface.
Picture 3.8 Record Mode
【Schedule】Record according to the configuration.
【Manual】Click the all button and the according channel is recording no matter the channel in any
state.

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【Stop】Click the stop button and the according channel stops recording no matter the channel in
any state.
3.5.4 Alarm output
Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in alarm status, “●” means it is in alarm
status.
You can use the desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [alarm function]> [alarm output] to
enter the alarm output interface.
Picture 3.9 alarm output
【Configuration】Alarm output is enabled or disabled according to the configuration selected.
【Manual】Click the all button and the according channel is alarming no matter the channel in any
state.
【Stop】Click the stop button and the according channel stops alarming no matter the channel in any
state.
3.5.5 PTZ control
The functions include: PTZ direction control, step, zoom, focus, iris, setup operation, tour between
spots, trail patrol, boundary scan, assistant switch, light switch, level rotation and so on.
Note1. Decoder a (B) line connects with DVR a (B) line. The connection is right.
2. Click [main menu] >[system configuration] >[PTZ setup] to set the PTZ parameters.
3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.

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Picture 3.10 PTZ setup
【Speed】Set the PTZ rotation speed. Default range: 1 ~ 8.
【Zoom】Click / button to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.
【Focus】Click / button to adjust the focus of the camera .
【Iris】Click / button to adjust the iris of the camera.
【Direction control】Control the PTZ rotation. 8 directions of control is supported. (4 directions only if
you are using just the front panel buttons)
【Set】Enter the function operation menu.
【Page switch】Switch between different pages.
Special functions：
1、Preset
Set a location for the preset, calls the preset points, PTZ automatically turns to the setting
position
1）Preset option
Setting a preset location for the presets is done as follows:
Step1: in Picture 3.10, click the directional buttons until the camera is in the position you want to set
as a preset. Click the Settings button: refer to enter Picture 3.11.
Step 2: Click the Preset button, and then type in the preset number in (i.e. preset position number 1).
Step 3: Click the Set button to save your choices.
Clear Preset：Input preset points, click Remove button, remove the preset。

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Picture 3.11 Preset Settings
2）Preset Point Calling
In Picture 3.10, click Page Shift button, enter PTZ control interface as shown in Picture 3.12. In
the input blank, write the preset point you wish the camera to turn to, then click preset button. The
PTZ should turn to the corresponding preset point.
Picture 3.12 PTZ Control
2、Cruise between Points
Multiple preset points can be connected to form a “cruise” or a “tour”. This will make the PTZ
jump from point to point in a continuous cycle.
1）Cruise between Points Settings
Before setting up a tour, you must have all of your presets already set up. The setup procedure
is as follows:
Step1: In Picture 3.10, Click the “set” button.
Step 2: Refer to picture 3.13 Select the Tour button. In the patrol number section put a 1. This
means you are setting up tour number 1. You can have multiple tours set up if you wish.
Preset button
Preset point input blank
Value input blank