Optiview HDVR4/8/16-Q2 User manual

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Table of Contents
1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3.42 4 Megapixel Tribrid Series..................................................................................98
1.3.43 HDVR4/8/16-Q2................................................................................................126
1.3.44 HDVR8/161080-Q2...........................................................................................133
1.3.45 HDVR32-Q4......................................................................................................136
1.3.46 HDVR161080-Q4..............................................................................................138
1.3.47 HDVR32-Q8......................................................................................................140
1.3.48 HDVR161080-Q8..............................................................................................142

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2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS........................................................... 145
2.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................145
2.1.1 1U Series...............................................................................................................150
2.1.2 1.5U Series............................................................................................................151
2.1.3 2U Series...............................................................................................................153
2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................155
2.2.30 1U Series……………………………………………………………………… 202
2.2.31 General 4MP 1U Series....................................................................................214
2.2.32 1.5U Series .......................................................................................................215
2.2.33 2U Series..........................................................................................................223
2.3 Connection Sample ...............................................................................................228
2.3.1 1U Series...............................................................................................................232
2.3.2 1.5U Series............................................................................................................233
2.3.3 2U Series...............................................................................................................234
2.4 Remote Control .....................................................................................................235
2.5 Mouse Control .......................................................................................................237
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel ..............................................................................239
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard....................................................................................................239
2.6.2 Front Panel............................................................................................................239
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................... 240
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ...........................................................................................240
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel .........................................................................240
3.3 HDD Installation.....................................................................................................240
3.3.1 Smart Box Series ..................................................................................................240
3.3.2 Smart 1U Series....................................................................................................241
3.3.3 Compact 1U and Mini 1U Series...........................................................................242

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3.3.4 1U Series...............................................................................................................243
3.3.5 1.5U series ............................................................................................................244
3.3.6 2U series ...............................................................................................................244
3.3.7 Rack Installation....................................................................................................245
3.4 Connecting Power Supply......................................................................................245
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..........................................................245
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.........................................................................................245
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output......................................................................................246
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ............................................246
3.6.1 Audio Input............................................................................................................246
3.6.2 Audio Output .........................................................................................................246
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection .......................................................................247
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.............................................................................247
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port ....................................................................................................248
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port .................................................................................................249
3.8 RS485 ...................................................................................................................250
3.9 Other Interfaces.....................................................................................................250
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS............................... 251
4.1 Boot up and Shutdown...........................................................................................251
4.1.1 Boot up..................................................................................................................251
4.1.2 Shutdown ..............................................................................................................251
4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure.........................................................................251
4.1.4 Replace Button Battery.........................................................................................251
4.2 Set/Reset Password ..............................................................................................251
4.2.1 Set Password........................................................................................................252
4.2.2 Reset Password....................................................................................................253
4.3 Startup Wizard.......................................................................................................253
4.4 Live Viewing ..........................................................................................................259

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4.5 Right-Click Menu ...................................................................................................261
4.5.1 Window Switch......................................................................................................262
4.5.2 Previous Screen/Next Screen...............................................................................263
4.5.3 PTZ Control...........................................................................................................263
4.5.4 Auto Focus............................................................................................................268
4.5.5 Color......................................................................................................................268
4.5.6 Display...................................................................................................................270
4.5.7 Face Search..........................................................................................................271
4.5.8 Search...................................................................................................................271
4.5.9 Record Control ......................................................................................................271
4.5.10 Alarm Output.....................................................................................................271
4.5.11 Remote Device .................................................................................................271
4.5.12 Video Matrix......................................................................................................271
4.5.13 Main menu ........................................................................................................271
4.6 Navigation Bar .......................................................................................................271
4.6.1 Main Menu.............................................................................................................272
4.6.2 Output Screen.......................................................................................................272
4.6.3 Previous/Next Screen............................................................................................272
4.6.4 Tour.......................................................................................................................272
4.6.5 Favorites................................................................................................................272
4.6.6 Channel.................................................................................................................272
4.6.7 PTZ........................................................................................................................272
4.6.8 Color......................................................................................................................272
4.6.9 Search...................................................................................................................272
4.6.10 Alarm Status .....................................................................................................272
4.6.11 Channel Info......................................................................................................273
4.6.12 Remote Device .................................................................................................273
4.6.13 Network.............................................................................................................273
4.6.14 HDD Manager...................................................................................................273
4.6.15 USB Manager ...................................................................................................273
4.7 USB Device Auto Pop-up.......................................................................................274
4.8 Main Menu.............................................................................................................274
4.9 Operation...............................................................................................................275
4.9.1 Search...................................................................................................................275
4.9.2 Human Face Search .............................................................................................284
4.9.3 Backup ..................................................................................................................285
4.9.4 Shut Down.............................................................................................................287

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4.10 Information ............................................................................................................288
4.10.1 System Info.......................................................................................................288
4.10.2 Event.................................................................................................................295
4.10.3 Network.............................................................................................................295
4.10.4 Log....................................................................................................................298
4.11 Setting ...................................................................................................................300
4.11.1 Camera .............................................................................................................300
4.11.2 Network.............................................................................................................318
4.11.3 Event.................................................................................................................338
4.11.4 Storage .............................................................................................................370
4.11.5 System..............................................................................................................383
5WEB OPERATION............................................................................. 409
5.1 Network Connection ..............................................................................................409
5.2 Login .....................................................................................................................409
5.3 LAN Mode .............................................................................................................411
5.4 Real-time Monitor ..................................................................................................413
5.4.1 Fisheye de-warp....................................................................................................414
5.5 PTZ .......................................................................................................................416
5.6 Image/Relay-out ....................................................................................................417
5.6.1 Image ....................................................................................................................417
5.6.2 Relay output ..........................................................................................................417
5.7 WAN Login ............................................................................................................418
5.8 Setup.....................................................................................................................419
5.8.1 Camera..................................................................................................................419
5.8.2 Network .................................................................................................................429
5.8.3 Event .....................................................................................................................445
5.8.4 Storage..................................................................................................................467

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5.8.5 Setting ...................................................................................................................471
5.9 Information ............................................................................................................489
5.9.1 Version ..................................................................................................................489
5.9.2 Log ........................................................................................................................490
5.9.3 Online User ...........................................................................................................491
5.9.4 HDD.......................................................................................................................491
5.10 Playback................................................................................................................491
5.10.1 Search Record..................................................................................................492
5.10.2 File List..............................................................................................................493
5.10.3 Playback ...........................................................................................................494
5.10.4 Download..........................................................................................................494
5.10.5 Load more.........................................................................................................495
5.11 Face Search ..........................................................................................................497
5.12 Alarm.....................................................................................................................498
5.13 Log out ..................................................................................................................499
5.14 Un-install Web Control ...........................................................................................500
6PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.....................................501
7 FAQ...................................................................................................502
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION......................................510
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES .....................................512
Appendix B-1 Compatible USB list ...................................................................................512
Appendix B-2 Compatible SD Card list ............................................................................513

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Appendix B-3 Compatible Portable HDD list ....................................................................513
Appendix B-4 Compatible USB DVD List .........................................................................513
Appendix B-5 Compatible SATA DVD List........................................................................513
Appendix B-6 Compatible SATA HDD List.......................................................................514
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST............................518
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST...................................... 519
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER .................................................520
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST.......................... 521
APPENDIX G EARTHING.......................................................................522

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our 5-WAY DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series standalone DVR features and functions, as
well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEINSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE CHANGE SYSTEM DEFAULT PASSWORD
AFTER YOU FIRST LOGIN!

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
The standalone series DVR is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security
field.
It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression
algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream.
Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has various
functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio
video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network
data transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can
work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong
network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking,
telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
Real-time surveillance
Support VGA port and HDMI port. Realize the surveillance through displayer. Support
HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data
modification. Support digital watermark.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio
and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as U disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record & playback function

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Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support
search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support customized zoom function during the preview.
Network operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM
to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
The dual-network port has the multiple-access, fault-tolerance, load-balance setup mode.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPNP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General 4MP 1U Series
Model
Parameters
4-ch
8-ch
16-ch
System
Main Processor
Industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
Video
Parameters
Video Encode
Standard
H.264+/H.264
Encode
Resolution
Main stream:
2K(2560*1440)/1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/BCIF/CIF/QCIF
Sub stream: D1/CIF/QCIF
Video Frame Rate
2K resolution: PAL:1~15f/s；NTSC：1~15f/s
Other resolutions: PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s

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Video Frame Rate
32Kbps-6144Kbps，
For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps.
For 1080N: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 6Mbps.
For 2K: non realtime default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 6Mbps.
Bit Stream Type
Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream
Support
Audio
Parameters
Encode Standard
G.711A/G.711U/PCM
Audio Sampling
Rate
8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate
64Kbps
Video Port
Analog Video
Input
4-ch BNC port
(5-WAY /CVBS)
8-ch BNC port
(5-WAY /CVBS)
16-ch BNC port
(5-WAY /CVBS)
Network Video
Input
Max add 2 IP
channel
connection.
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 6 IP
channel
connections
Connection
Max add 4 IP
channel
connection.
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 12
IP channel
connections
Connection
Max add 8 IP
channel
connection.
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 24 IP
channel
connections
Connection

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Model
Parameters
4-ch
8-ch
16-ch
bandwidth:8Mbp
s-24Mbps
bandwidth:16
Mbps-48Mbps
bandwidth:32Mbps-
96Mbps
Video Output
1-channel VGA output，
1-channel HDMI output, max 4K(3840*2160)@30f
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time (of the same video source
or different video source).
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix Output
When the HDMI and VGA are outputting different video, system
supports one matrix output.
Audio Port
Audio Input
1-channel RCA port.
Coaxial Audio
Input
N/A
Audio Output
1-channel RCA port.
Bidirectional Talk
Input
Reuse the audio input/output port
Record
Record Mode
Schedule record/manual record/MD record/Alarm record/intelligent
record
Playback Mode
Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback,
smart playback
Playback Channel
4-channel
8-channel
16-channel
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, USB device, network backup
Alarm
Alarm Input
N/A
Alarm Output
N/A
HDD
HDD Port
2 SATA ports
One HDD Space
8T
Communication
Port
Network
1 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port
Communication
1 RS485 port
USB
2 USB ports(One USB2.0 port at the front panel and one USB3.0 port
at the rear panel)
Others
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption (No
HDD)
≤12W
≤13W
≤20W
Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working Humidity
10%~90%
Dimensions
1U case, 375mm（W）×280mm（D）×50mm（H）
Weight No HDD
≤1.60KG
≤1.60KG
≤1.75KG
Installation Mode
Desk

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1.3.2 HDVR4/8/16-Q2
Model
Parameters
4-Ch
8-Ch
16-Ch
System
Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
Video
Video Encode
Standard
H.264
Encode
Resolution
1080P@15f/1080N/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF
Video
Rate
Frame
PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s
Video Bit Rate
32Kbps～6144Kbps
Bit
Type
Stream
Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream
Support
Audio
Encode
Standard
G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Audio
Sampling Rate
8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate
64Kbps
Video Port
Analog
Input
Video
4-ch BNC port
(CVBS/CVI/AHD /other
analog HD video self-
adaptive)
8-ch BNC
port(CVBS/CVI/AHD
/other analog HD video
self-adaptive)
16-ch BNC
port(CVBS/CVI
/AHD /other
analog HD
video
self-adaptive)

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Network Video
Input
There is no IP
channel by default.
Max add 2 IP
channel
connections
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 6 IP
channel
connections
Connection
bandwidth:0Mbps-
24Mbps
There is no IP
channel by default.
Max add 4 IP
channel
connections
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 12 IP
channel
connections
Connection
bandwidth:0Mbps-
48Mbps
There is
no IP
channel
by default.
Max add 8
IP channel
connectio
ns
Analog
/digital
channel
switch.
Max 24 IP
channel
connectio
ns
Connectio
n
bandwidth
:0Mbps-96
Mbps

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Video Output
1-ch VGA output,
1-ch HDMI output，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time (VGA/HDMI of the same
video source)
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix Output
N/A
VGA/HDMI
optional
Audio Port
External
Audio Input
4-ch，RCA port,
Coaxial Audio
Input
N/A
Audio Output
1-ch RCA port
Bidirectional
Talk Input
Support（Reuse the audio port of the 1st channel）
Record
Record Mode
Auto record, manual record, motion detect record, alarm record
Playback Mode
Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback,
smart playback
Record
Playback
Max 4-ch playback
Max 8-ch playback
Max 16-ch
playback
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, flash disk, network backup.
Alarm
Alarm Input
8-ch alarm input
8-ch alarm input
16-ch alarm
input
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
HDD
HDD Port
2 SATA ports. Does not support eSATA port.
Space/HDD
6T
Communicatio
n Port
Network
1 RJ45 port, 100Mbps Ethernet port
1 RJ45 port,
1000Mbps
Ethernet port
Communicatio
n
RS485 port
USB
2 USB2.0 ports(One at the front panel and one at
the rear panel)
1 USB2.0 port
and 1 USB3.0
port (One
USB2.0 port at
the front panel
and one
USB3.0 port at
the rear panel)
Other
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption
No HDD
≤7W
≤8W
≤10W

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Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%~90%
Dimension
1U case，375mm（W）×280mm（D）×50mm（H）
Weight
No HDD
≤1.5KG
≤1.65KG
≤1.8KG
Installation
Mode
Desk installation
1.3.3 HDVR8/161080-Q2
Model
Parameters
4-Ch
8-Ch
16-Ch
System
Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
Video
Video Encode
Standard
H.264
Encode
Resolution
1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF
Video
Rate
Frame
PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s
Video Bit Rate
32Kbps～6144Kbps
Bit
Type
Stream
Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream
Support
Audio
Encode
Standard
G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Audio
Sampling Rate
8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate
64Kbps
Video Port
Analog
Input
Video
4-ch BNC port
(CVBS/CVI/AHD
/other analog HD
video self-adaptive)
8-ch BNC
port(CVBS/CVI/AHD
/other analog HD
video self-adaptive)
16-ch BNC
port(CVBS/CVI/AHD
/other analog HD
video self-adaptive)

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Network Video
Input
There is no IP
channel by
default. Max
add 2 IP
channel
connections.
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 6
IP channel
connections
Connection
bandwidth:0Mb
ps-24Mbps
There is no IP
channel by
default. Max
add 4 IP
channel
connections
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 12
IP channel
connections
Connection
bandwidth:0Mb
ps-48Mbps
There is no IP
channel by
default. Max
add 8 IP
channel
connections
Analog
/digital channel
switch. Max 24
IP channel
connections
Connection
bandwidth:0Mb
ps-96Mbps
Video Output
1-ch VGA output,
1-ch HDMI output，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time (VGA/HDMI of the same
video source)
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix Output
N/A
VGA/HDMI optional

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Audio Port
External
Audio Input
4-ch，RCA port,
Coaxial Audio
Input
N/A
Audio Output
1-ch RCA port
Bidirectional
Talk Input
Support（Reuse the audio port of the 1st channel）
Record
Record Mode
Auto record, manual record, motion detect record, alarm record
Playback Mode
Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback,
smart playback
Record
Playback
Max 4-ch playback
Max 8-ch playback
Max 16-ch playback
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, flash disk, network backup.
Alarm
Alarm Input
8-ch alarm input
8-ch alarm input
16-ch alarm input
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
HDD
HDD Port
2 SATA ports. Does not support eSATA port.
Space/HDD
6T
Communication
Port
Network
1 RJ45 port,
100Mbps Ethernet
port
1 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port
Communication
RS485 port
USB
2 USB2.0 ports(One
at the front panel
and one at therear
panel)
1 USB2.0 port and 1 USB3.0 port (One
USB2.0 port at the front panel and one
USB3.0 port at the rear panel)
Other
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption
No HDD
≤8W
≤10W
≤15W
Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%~90%
Dimension
1U case，375mm（W）×280mm（D）×50mm（H）
Weight
No HDD
≤1.5KG
≤1.65KG
≤1.8KG
Installation
Mode
Desk installation