OYN-X Nitro Q-HDA-4 User manual

4 CHANNEL HDA DVR
Q-HDA-4
User’s Manual
V1.0 11 / 2014
OYN-X

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Contents
1Important Safeguards & Warnings 5
2 Front & Rear Panels 6
3Basic Information 8
4 Alarm Input & Output Information 8
5Startup 9
6 Turn Off 9
7 Login 10
8Logout 11
9 Main Menu 12
10 Preview 16
11 Desktop Shortcut menu 16
12 Recording Config 17
13 Backup 19
14 Snapshot Storage 21
15 Playback 22
16 Network Setup 24
17 Alarm 25
18 PTZ Control 37
19 System Setup 39
20 Web Monitoring 76
21 Special Function 78
22 Multi-Channel Playback 80
23 File Storage 81
24 FAQ: Troubleshooting 82
Appendix 1: Remote controller operation 90
Appendix 2: Mouse operation 91

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WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the 4 Channel HDA Nitro DVR. This user’s
manual is designed to be a reference tool for your CCTV system.
The product series has an array of integrated features, which gives
great practical advantages to the user. As well as being able to
record in full D1 @ 25fps (real-time), it can also provide high
definition 720p quality recorded footage @ 12fps (HDA). The
system incorporates intelligent analysis of incoming video footage to
ensure only relevant information is recorded. For added ease of use
the DVR is designed so that it offers a streamlined setup process.
The user can achieve great ease of use, applicability, expansibility
and detailed video surveillance through this advanced design.
Main Features:
Real-time surveillance
- Spot interface.
- Analog interface.
- VGA and HDMI video display ports.
Storage
- Redundant hard disk dormancy management to relieve
system from high levels of heat.
- Reduces power consumption and extends device life-span.
- Special storage format which ensures data safety.
Compression
- H.264 Real-time compression by each individual hard disk,
which ensures that the audio and video signals have stable
synchronisation.

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Backup
- Inbuilt SATA and USB interface for an external storage
device
- through net download the files in the hard disk
Playback
- Individual real-time video recording as well as searching,
playback, network surveillance, recording checking,
downloading and more.
- Multi-tile playback mode.
- Zoom into arbitrary regions.
Remote Network Operation
- Ethernet connection for real-time surveillance across a
structured network.
- Remote PTZ control.
- Monitor recorded footage and real-time playback.
Alarm linkage
- Alarm activated video recording, tour, message, buzzer, e-
mail, and FTP.
Communication interface
- RS485 interface provides a connection for the alarm input
and PTZ control.

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- RS232 interface provides an extended keyboard connection
to work in conjunction with the master keyboard. Also allows
as interfacing with another computer with a serial port
connection, to perform system maintenance & upgrades,
matrix control, etc.
- Standard Ethernet network interface fulfills the
telecommuting function

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1. Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local
electrical safety codes.
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.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in
the environment ranging from 0℃ to 55 ℃
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.

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2. Front & Rear Panels
2.1. Front Panel
2 4 6
1 3 5 7 8
1
IR LED remote
receiver
2
Power to
device indicator
3
Recording
indicator
4
Alarm Indicator
5
Escape/stop
task button
6
Menu Select
Button
7
Ok/confirm
button
8
Directional
Control buttons
9

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2.2 Rear Panel (4 Channel device shown below)
2 5 6 7
1 3 4 8 9 10
1
Video
Inputs
(BNC)
2
Video
Output
(BNC)
3
Audio
Output
4
HDMI
Video Port
5
VGA
Video
Out Port
6
2 x Stereo
Input Ports
7
Ethernet
Port
(Internet)
8
2 x USB
Ports
9
RS485
Port
(PTZ)
10
DC12V
Input

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3. Basic installation
3.1 HDD installation
Please install the Hard disk before using this product for the first time.
Please connect the HDD power and data cable correctly (our product can support 1
or 2 or 4 or 8 HDDs). How many HDDs it can support depends on which kind of
product the buyer purchases.
Note: the device can run normally without HDD, but cannot do record and playback.
3.2 Mouse connection
To connect the mouse you have the option of using either of the two USB ports
attached to the rear panel. Both can be used for a mouse, flash disk, WIFI or 3G
module/dongle, etc.
3.3 Monitor connection
To view DVR menu and interface system, you will need to connect a computer
monitor to the device. The rear panel has VGA and HDMI video output ports to
connect the monitor to.
4. Alarm Input and Output Connections
4.1. Alarm input
Alarm input is grounding alarm input.
Alarm input demand is the grounding voltage signal.
When the alarm is connected with two DVRs or connected with DVR and
other equipment, it should be isolated by relay.
4.2 Alarm output
Alarm output cannot be connected to a high-power load (no more than
1Amp).
When forming the output loop you must prevent high current levels from
damaging the relay. Please use the contact isolator when there is a high-
power load.

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4.3 PTZ decoder connections
Make sure the grounding of the PTZ decoder and DVR are shared
otherwise the common-mode voltage will lead to the PTZ control failing. It
is recommended to use shielded twisted pair.
Try to incorporate precautions to prevent electrical damage from an
unstable mains power source. Please use surge protection devices or
uninterruptible power supplies.
In the outlying end connect 120Ω resistance paralleled to reduce
inflections and insure the signal quality.
The 485 AB lines of DVR cannot be connected with other 485 output
equipment in parallel.
The voltage between the AB lines of the decoder must be less than 5V.
4.4 Front equipment grounding note
Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the internal chipset.
4.5 Alarm input type unlimited
The DVR alarm output port is set to a constant opening type.
5. Startup
Once you have setup the peripheral device connections, HDD installation and
turned on the power to the DVR, turn on the power switch located on the back
panel. The indicator on the front panel will illuminate, which will signify the device
has turned on successfully. After starting up, you will hear a beep; the default
output to the monitor is the multi-window mode.
Note: If the circumstance occurs when the power is abnormal or has been cut,
please switch off the device. When you switch the power back on the DVR will
automatically recover its previous state before it had been shut down.
6. Turn off
There are two methods to turn off the DVR, either the soft switch or the hard switch.
- Soft switch: Entering [Main menu] and choosing [Logout] in the [turn
off the system] option.
- Hard switch: Pressing the power supply switch.

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Note: The settings information must be saved before replacing the battery
otherwise information will be lost.
7. Login
When the DVR boots up, in order for the user to access the operating system’s
functions they must login via the ‘System Login’ window (see next image). There
are two user settings available, which are ‘admin’, and ‘guest’. To start off with they
have no passwords setup. The ‘Admin’ user account allows unlimited access to the
system setup and ‘Guest’ user account only allows the preview and playback
functions to be used. User can modify the password of Admin and Guest, but
cannot modify the authority of them.
Login
Password protection: If the password is continuously wrong three times, the
alarm will start. If the password is continuously wrong five times, the account will be
locked. (By rebooting the DVR after 30mins after being locked out, it will
automatically allow access to the system login). To prevent this from happening,
please revise and remember user name and password before logging back into the
system.
When you login, the system main menu is shown as below.

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Main Menu Window
8. Logout
You have two options: Logout, or Reboot. You can use the desktop shortcut menu
or enter the [main menu] to access the Logout Menu.

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Logoutwindow
【Logout】Quits the menu. Offer password next time you want to log back in.
【Reboot】Quits the system. Reboot up the system.
9. Main Menu
Main menu navigation:
Main menu
Sub menu
Function
Record
Config
Set the recording configuration, recording
type and recording time section
Playback
Storage
Set recording search, recording play and
video file storage.
Backup
Detect backup device, format device and
backup the selected files.
Alarm
Motion
detection
Set the motion detect alarm channel,
sensitivity, area, linkage parameters:
defending time section, alarm output,
screen hint, recording, screen shot, PTZ,
patrol, buzz, email and FTP upload.
Video
blind
Set camera mask alarm channel,
sensitivity, linkage parameters: defending
time section, alarm output, screen hint,
recording, screen shot , PTZ, patrol, buzz,
email and FTP upload.

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Video
loss
Set video loss alarm channel, linkage
parameters: defending time section, alarm
output, screen hint, recording, screen shot ,
PTZ, patrol, buzz, email and FTP upload
Alarm
input
Set alarm input channel, equipment type,
linkage parameters: defending time
section, alarm output, screen hint,
recording, screen shot , PTZ, patrol, buzz,
email and FTP upload
Alarm output
Set alarm mode: configuration, manual,
shut down.
Exception
handling
No HDD, HDD error, HDD capacity is not
enough, network cut, IP Conflict, linkage
parameters, screen hint or buzz alarm.
Intelligent
analysis
Set algorithm rule: trajectory display,
sensitivity, minimum pixel, alert mode，and
setting linkage parameters: period, alarm
output, screen prompt, record, PTZ, tour,
buzzer, EMAIL, FTP upload.
System
configuration
General
configuration
Set system time, data format, language,
hard disk full time operation, machine
number, video format, output mode,
summertime, stay time
Encode
configuration
Set main (extra) coding parameter: code
mode, resolving ability, frame rate, code
stream control, image quality type, code
stream value, frame between value,
video/audio enable.

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Network
configuration
Set basic network parameters, DHCP and
DNS parameters, network high speed
download
NetService
PPPOE, NTP, Email, IP preview, DDNS
parameter
GUI display
Set channel title, preview hint icon state,
transparency, cover area, time title,
channel title fold.
PTZ
configuration
Set channel, PTZ protocol, address, baud
rate, date bit, stop bit, check
RS485 Device
Set serial port function, baud rate, date bit,
stop bit.
Tour
Set patrol mode and interval time
Spot
Set Spot tour mode and time interval
Digital
Set channel mode, check channel status
and configure the digital channel, etc.
Management
tools
Hard disk
management
Set appointed hard disk as read-write disc,
read-only disc or redundant disc, clear
data, resume date, etc.
User
management
Modify user, team or password. Add user
or team. Delete user or team.
Online user
Break the connection with the already
logged in user. Lock the account after an
attempted unauthorised access until next
DVR reboot.
Output adjust
Adjust upside, downside, nearside,
starboard distance, black margin vertical &
horizontal.

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Automatic
maintenance
Set automatic reboot system and automatic
deleting files.
Restore
Resume setup state: common setup, code
setup, recording setup, alarm setup,
network setup, network service, preview
playback, serial port setup, user
management
Upgrade
upgrade with external device(like USB)
Device Info
device hardware configuration and
message
Import/Export
Export the device's log or configuration to
external device (like USB flash disk);Input
the configuration with external device(like
USB flash disk).
System
information
Hard disk
information
Display hard disk capability and recording
time
BPS
Display code stream information
Log
information
Clear all log information according to the
log video and time
Edition
information
Display edition information
Shut down
Logout or reboot.

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10. Preview
Login normally and choose the multi-menu preview status.
The system date, time and channel title are shown in each viewing window. The
surveillance video and the alarm status are shown in each window (see Chart 1).
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detect
4
Camera lock
Chart : icons on preview window
11. Desktop Shortcut Menu
When in preview mode you can right click on the mouse to get a desktop shortcut
menu to appear (shown below). The menu includes: main menu, record mode,
playback, PTZ control, High Speed PTZ, Alarm Output, color Setting, Output
adjust, Logout, view mode shift, spot.
Shortcut menu in full analog (DVR)

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12. Recording Config
To set the recording parameters in the surveillance channel, you can enter [Main
Menu] > [Record] > [Record Config] to set. The system’s default set to 24 hours
continuous recording.
Note: There is at least one read-write hard disk if the DVR records normally.
RecordingConfig
Channel: Choose the corresponding channel number to set the channel. Choose
the ‘All’ option to set every channel.
Redundancy: Check this option when you have a second HDD drive to use as a
backup redundancy option in case the primary HDD runs out of free space whilst
recording. First HDD is a read-write disk; the second is a redundant disc ready as a
spare.
Length: Set the time length of each video file. 60 minutes is default length.
Prerecord: Record 1-30 seconds before the action (file length is decided by the
stream).

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Record Mode: Set video state: Schedule, manual and stop.
Schedule: Record according to the set video type (regular, detect and alarm) and
time section.
Manual: Selecting this option will allow you to manually control recording
operations on each channel.
Stop: Selecting this option will make the according channel stop recording when it
is in any set state.
Period: Set the times during the week when you want the DVR to start and stop
recording. The recording will start and stop only in the set range.
Recording Type:
- Regular：Selecting this option will initiate regular recording in the set time
section. The video file type is ‘R’.
- Detect：Selecting this option will set the motion detect trigger function when
there is video blindness (blocked camera view) or video signal loss. When the
alarm is set as open recording, the ‘Detection recording’ state is set to ‘on’. The
video file type is ‘M’.
- Alarm：Selecting this option will set the external alarm trigger signal in the set
time section. When the alarm is set as ‘Open recording’, the ‘Detection recording’
state is on. The video file type is ‘A’.

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13. Backup
You can back up the video files to external storage device through these setup
menus.
Note：The storage must be installed before the file backup. If the backup is
terminated, the already backup can playback individually.
Backup option screen
【Detect】Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk or
universal disk.
【Backup】Click backup button and the dialog box is popped up. You can choose
the backup file according to the type, channel and time.