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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction ... ............................................................................................................................................................ .. 1
1.1 DVR Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... . 1
1.2 Main Features and Specifications............................................................................................................................................. .. 1
CHAPTER 2
Panel Layouts ........................................................................................................................................................... ... 3
2.1 Check the Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. . 3
2.2 Front Panel Layout................................................................................................................................................................... ... 3
2.3 Back Panel Layout ... ............................................................................................................................................................... ... 4
2.4 Remote Control Operation ... ..................................................................................................................................................... . 5
2.4.1 Setting up the Remote Control.. ............................................................................................................................................................................ ...5
2.4.2 Layout of the Remote Control................................................................................................................................................................................. ..6
CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide ... ....................................................................................................................................... ... 10
3.1 How to Start the DVR............................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Main Menu Settings ... .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Basic Configuration ... ......................................................................................................................................................................................... ...12
3.2.2 Live Configuration ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ..13
3.2.3 Record Configuration ... ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ...15
3.2.4 Alarm Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...17
3.2.5 PTZ Configuration ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ..22
3.2.6 User Configuration ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ .23
3.2.7 Network Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................... ..25
3.2.8 Management Tools... ........................................................................................................................................................................................... ..29
3.3 Shortcut Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... ... 34
3.3.1 PTZ ... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ...34
3.3.2 Search.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ..35
3.3.3 Information ... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ .40
3.3.4 Other ... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .41
CHAPTER 4 Remote Surveillance.................................................................................................................................................. . 42
4.1 Accessing the DVR ... ............................................................................................................................................................. .. 42
4.1.1 Accessing the DVR through Network... ................................................................................................................................................................. .42
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4.1.2 Accessing DVR through Internet ... ........................................................................................................................................................................43
4.2 Main Interface ... ...................................................................................................................................................................... . 45
4.2.1 Login ... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .46
4.2.2 Snap Picture ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .46
4.2.3 Parameter Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...46
4.2.4 Record .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .46
4.2.5 Camera Audio ... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................46
4.2.6 DVR Status Panel ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ..46
4.3 Remote Playback and Search ................................................................................................................................................. 47
4.3.1 Remote Playback ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ...47
4.3.2 Other Functions................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...49
4.4 Remote DVR Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... . 52
4.4.1 Basic Configuration ... ......................................................................................................................................................................................... ...53
4.4.2 Live Configuration ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ..54
4.4.3 Record Configuration ... ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ...55
4.4.4 Alarm Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...57
4.4.5 Network Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................... ..57
4.4.6 User Configuration ... ............................................................................................................................................................................................ .57
4.4.7 Management Tools ............................................................................................................................................................................................. ...57
4.5 Remote PTZ ... ...................................................................................................................................................................... ... 58
CHAPTER 5
Operation with Mouse ............................................................................................................................................. . 62
5.1 Switch the Display of Channel ................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.2 Enter the Menu List................................................................................................................................................................. .. 62
5.2.1 Search.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ..62
5.2.2 Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .62
5.2.3 PTZ Control......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...63
5.3 Fast Reverse and Fast Forward .............................................................................................................................................. 64
CHAPTER 6 Frequently Asked Questions ... ............................................................................................................................. .. 65
Appendix A Main Standard & Parameter ... ................................................................................................................................ . 66
Appendix B Recording Capability .............................................................................................................................................. .. 68
Appendix C Abbreviations ... ....................................................................................................................................................... .. 69
Appendix D Remote Viewing – Port Forwarding ........................................................................................................................ 70
Appendix E Product Service ... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 71
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR uses Dual Stream technology, with a main processor that can process the signal of DVR
recording and an internet signal transmission simultaneously utilizing standard H.264 algorithm, the latest advanced video
compression format. This technology allows the DVR to be completely controlled remotely over the internet, and allows good
speed over the internet with high quality picture recording using a very low bit rate and allows many hours of recording on a
smaller amount of hard drive space.
1.2 Main Features and Specification
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
• Supports channel security by hiding live display
• Displays the local record status and basic information
• Two levels of password control: administrator and common user
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264.
RECORD MEDIA
The DVR supports one IDE HDD
BACKUP
• Supports backup via USB to USB flash memory
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• Supports remote backup through network client software
RECORD & PLAYBACK
• Record modes: Manual, Sensor detection, Schedule and Motion detection
• Supports HDD overwrite
• Supports single channel playback
• Supports deleting and locking the record
• Supports remote playback through Network Client software through LAN or internet
• Two record search modes: time search and event search
ALARM
4 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output.
PTZ CONTROL
• Supports various PTZ protocols
• Supports various PTZ presets
• Supports remote PTZ control
COMMUNICATION PORT
RS 485 communication port.
NETWORK
• Supports TCP/IP protocol
• Supports remote DVR configuration
• Supports static IP, dynamic IP (DHCP) and PPPoE
• On-time live surveillance, remote playback, remote backup
• Remote PTZ control and Preset
• Supports IE browser and Network Client software
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CHAPTER 2 Panel Layouts
Please make sure DVR is powered off before you connect other equipment to the DVR. Do
not hot plug!
2.1 Check the Accessories
When you receive the unit, please check accessories and make sure you have all the parts.
Normally, accessories include: a mouse, a power cable, a CD-ROM with ‘Network Client’ software and some screws for
installing the HDD.
You will need a screwdriver to secure the HDD into the DVR. The DVR uses one HDD.
2.2 Front Panel Layout
Figure 2.1 shows the functions of the buttons on the front of the DVR. The button layout on your model may be slightly different. If so,
compare the layout of your model to the diagram below to determine the functions of the buttons.
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1 HDD tray
3 Menu /Number Add button
5 Manual record /Focus button
7 Play/Iris button
9 Fast Forward /Input Mode button
11 Indicator lights
13 Left /Up /Right /Down buttons
2 Number buttons
4 PTZ /Del /Number Decrease button
6 Search /Zoom button
8 Fast Rewind /Speed button
10 Stop /ESC button
12 Enter button
14 USB interface
Fig2.1 Front Panel
"A" button (#9) is used to switch the input mode.
LED has six indicator lights. The function of the indicator lights are described below:
• The first light will be on when the DVR is powered on.
• The second light will flicker when HDD is written to or read.
• The third light will be on when you backup information in DVR.
• The fourth light will be on when a computer connects with the DVR via the network.
• The fifth light will be on when the DVR is playing back.
• The sixth light will be on when the DVR is recording.
2.3 Back Panel Layout
Figure 2.2 shows the connections on the back panel of the DVR. The layout on your model could be slightly different.
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If so, compare the layout of your model to the below diagram to determine the
interfaces.
1 Power plug 2 Alarm in/alarm out
3 RS485 4 LAN port
5 Audio in 1-2 6 S-video output
7 Audio output 8 Video output
9 Video in 1-4
Fig2.2 Back Panel
2.4 Remote Control Operation
2.4.1 Setting up the Remote Control
Notice: Please note that the Remote Control is not a standard part of this DVR. Your package might not include it.
Steps to prepare the Remote Control are described below:
STEP1 Put the battery into the Remote Control.
1. Open the battery cover of the Remote Control.
2. Put in two AAA batteries and make sure that they are not inserted upside down.
3. Replace the battery cover.
STEP2 Check the following if the Remote Control does not work.
−Are the battery’s anode and cathode in the correct position?
−Do the batteries still have power?
−Is there a barrier between the Remote Control and DVR?
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−Whether there are some signals which transmitted by other devices disturbing the Remote Controller or
not.
Notice: If the possibilities above are excluded, please contact with vendor to change the Remote Controller.
2.4.2 Layout of the Remote Control
The layout of the Remote Control is shown in Fig2.3
Fig2.3 Remote Control
The functions of the buttons on the Remote Control are described in the table below. You use the " A " button on the
Remote Control to switch the input mode.
Button Name
POWER
REC
INFO
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Description
Power Button
Press the button to shutdown the DVR.
Record Button
If the DVR is not recording, press the button to start recording. If the DVR is recording, press the button to stop
recording.
Information Button
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Button Name
1-16
1X1
2X2
3X3
4X4
MENU
SEARCH
Up
Left
Right
Down
SR SF
-SET+
Play
Description
Number Buttons
These number buttons are used for selecting channels and other functions.
Full-screen display mode
Press this button to display the picture of a single channel.
Four-screen display mode
Press this button to display the picture of four channels. Press "
1X1 " button in four-screen display mode to enter
channel 1.
Nine-screen display mode
Press this button to display the picture of nine channels. Press " 1X1 " button in nine-screen display mode to
enter channel 1.
Sixteen-screen display mode
Press this button to display the picture of sixteen channels. Press " 1X1 " button in sixteen-screen display mode to
enter channel 1.
Menu button
Press this button to enter the main menu (refer to Fig3.2 Main Menu). Otherwise press the button to return to
previous menu or exit the menu.
Search button
Press this button to enter the recording search page.
Up button
Press this button to move the cursor upward.
Left button
Press this button to move the cursor to the left.
Right button
Press this button to move the cursor to the right.
Down button
Press this button to move the cursor down.
Play single frame button
Press left SR to go back by single frames. Press the right SF to go forward by single frames.
Switch channel button
Press this button to switch the channel one by one. " - " is used to display next higher number channel, and " + " is
used to display next lower number channel. You also can switch the channel by pressing number buttons.
Play and Pause button
Press this button to play recording. Press the button once again to pause recording.
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Button Name
Fast reverse
Fast forward
Stop
Audio switch
SEQ
A
PTZ
Zoom+/-
FOCUS+/-
IRIS+/-
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Description
Fast reverse button
Press this button to fast reverse the record. There are three reverse speeds to choose: 2X, 4X, 8X.
Fast forward button
Press this button to fast forward the record. There are three forward speeds to choose: 2X, 4X, 8X.
Stop button: Press this button to stop playing record.
Audio switch button
Press this button to switch the channel playing audio.
Sequence Button
Press this button to display the DVR channels in turn.
A Button
Press this button to switch the mode of font entry.
PTZ button
Press this button to enter PTZ camera mode.
Zoom button
Control the zoom-in and zoom out function on Speed Dome (PTZ) cameras.
FOCUS button
Control the focus of Fast Speed Dome (PTZ) camera.
Aperture button
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Button Name
SPEED+/-
Description
SPEED- button
Control the rotational speed of Fast Speed Dome (PTZ) cameras.
The following table shows which letters which number buttons correspond to.
Number Button Corresponding Letter Number Button Corresponding Letter
1 ().@<> 2 ABC/abc
3 DEF/def 4 GHI/ghi
5 JKL/jkl 6 MNO/mno
7 PQRS/pqrs 8 TUV/tuv
9 WXYZ/wxyz
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide
3.1 How to Start the DVR
Notice: Before you power on the unit, please make sure the DVR is using the correct power supply and voltage. If the
power indicator light is off, please do the following to start the DVR:
STEP1 Connect DVR to AC adaptor and plug in.
STEP2 Turn on the DVR.
STEP3 Wait for DVR to initialize.
After the DVR is powered on, ‘STARTING……’ appears on the screen, which indicates DVR is initializing.
When ‘WELCOME’ is displayed, you are in live display mode. You can then press the " Menu " button to enter the Main
Menu.
The symbols which are displayed on the screen are explained in the following table:
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
LIVE Live state REC Manual record
A Sensor record M Motion record
DISK % of HDD used V-LOSS Video loss
3.2 Main Menu Settings
To enter the Main Menu:
STEP1 Press " Menu " button and input username and password (refer to Fig3.1 Login), you will see the Main Menu
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(refer to Fig3.2 Main Menu).
MAIN MENU
BASIC CONFIG
LIVE CONFIG
RECORD CONFIG
ALARM CONFIG
PTZ CONFIG
USER CONFIG
NETWORK
MANAGER TOOLS
Fig3.1 Login Fig3.2 Main Menu
STEP2 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Right " and " Left " buttons to move cursor, selection is highlighted by yellow.
STEP3 Press " Enter " key to enter the sub-menu. And press " Menu " key to get back to Main Menu when using the front
panel to operate.
The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig3.3.
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Fig3.3 Structure of Main Menu
3.2.1 Basic Configuration
Basic Configuration menu is shown in Fig3.4.
Fig3.4 Basic Configuration Fig3.5 Time Adjust
1. VIDEO FORMAT
After you enter the Basic Configuration menu, you need to set the video format. There are two options to choose: NTSC
and PAL.
STEP1 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP2 Press " Enter " key to change the video format.
2. TIME POSITION
You can set display position of time. There are three options to choose:
• TOP: Time is displayed on top of the screen.
• BOTTOM: Time is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
• NO: Do not display time on the screen.
3. DVR NAME
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You can set DVR name. You can input the name using letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from ‘0’ to ‘9’.
STEP1 Press " A " button to switch the inputting mode
STEP2 Modify the DVR name.
STEP3 Press " Enter " key to confirm the operation.
4. DVR ID
You can set the DVR ID. It consists of three numbers.
STEP1 Press " Up ", “ Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP2 Press " Enter " key to modify numbers.
STEP3 Input three numbers, and press " Enter " key to confirm modifying the parameter.
STEP4 Press " OK " button to confirm the operation.
5. DATE FORMAT
There are three options to choose:
• Asian Date format: YY/MM/DD.
• European Date format: DD/MM/YY.
• American Date format: MM/DD/YY.
6. TIME ADJUST
Time Adjust menu is shown in Fig3.5. You must stop recording first to adjust time.
STEP1 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP2 Use the number buttons to modify time.
You also can use " + " and " - " button to modify time.
STEP3 Press " Enter " key to confirm the operation.
Notice: If time that you adjust is less than current time, the record between adjusted time and current time will be deleted automatically.
7. BUZZER ALARM
You can set the length of buzzer alarm. There are seven options to choose from: always, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30
seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 4 minutes.
3.2.2 Live Configuration
Live Configuration menu is shown in Fig3.6 Live.
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Fig3.6 Live Configuration
1. CHANNEL
STEP1 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP2 Press " Enter " key to switch to the channel that you want to set.
2. CHANNEL NAME
You can set the channel name. You can input the name using letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from ‘0’ to ‘9’
STEP1 Press " A " button to switch the inputting mode.
STEP2 Input channel name.
STEP3 Press " Enter " key to confirm the operation.
3. SHOW NAME
If you select " SHOW NAME " check box, the camera name will be displayed in live display mode. If you unselect " SHOW
NAME " check box, the camera name will not be displayed.
4. CHANNEL HIDE
If you select " HIDE " check box, the picture from the channel will not be displayed in live display mode. But it is recorded. If
you unselect " HIDE " check box, the picture will be displayed.
5. CHANNEL COLOR
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Modify the contrast, brightness, saturation and hue of the picture.
6. COPY CONFIG TO
Copy the configuration of this channel to any other selected channel or all channels.
STEP1 Select the channel which this channel will be copied to.
STEP2 Press " COPY " button.
STEP3 Press " Enter " key to confirm the operation.
3.2.3 Record Configuration
Record Configuration menu is shown in Fig3.7. You can enter the menu to set the parameters for
recording.
RECORD CONFIG
VIDEO RESOLUTION : <CIF >
RECYCLE :
PRERECORD TIME : < 1 5 S >
TIME STAMP :
CHANNEL : <CAM 1 >
VIDEO QUALITY : <HIGHEST >
AUDIO :
SCHEDULE RECORD : SETUP
FRAME RATE SETUP : (FPS )
MANUAL : < 2 5 > SCHEDULE : < 2 5 >
MOTION : < 2 5 > SENSOR : < 2 5 >
COPY TO : <ALL > COPY
OK CANCEL
Fig3.7 Record Configuration Fig3.8 Schedule Setup
1. VIDEO RESOLUTION
The resolution of different video formats are: PAL: 352*288(CIF); NTSC: 352*240(CIF).
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2. RECYCLE
If you select " RECYCLE " check box to have continuous recording, DVR will overwrite the oldest record when HDD is full. If you
unselect " RECYCLE " check box, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full.
3. TIME STAMP
If you select the check box, record time will be displayed on the bottom of the screen when playing back the record.
4. PRERECORD TIME
Prerecord time is the record time before alarm. There are two options to choose: 5 seconds and 10 seconds.
5. CHANNEL
STEP1 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP2 Press " Enter " key to switch to the channel which you want to set.
6. VIDEO QUALITY
There are five options to choose from: lowest, lower, medium, higher and highest. The higher the picture quality is, the clearer
picture is, but the HDD is filled at a faster rate.
7. AUDIO
If you select " AUDIO " check box, DVR will record audio when it records video. Otherwise it will not record audio.
Notice: When you playback the record, you can press "AUDIO" button to switch on the sound of the corresponding channel.
8. SCHEDULE RECORD
Setup of Scheduled Recording is shown in Fig3.8.
STEP1 Press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor to " SCHEDULE RECORD " option in the
Record Configuration menu.
STEP2 Select " SCHEDULE RECORD " check box.
STEP3 Press " Setup " button to enter the Schedule Setup menu.
Press " ESC " button on the front panel to get back to upper menu.
STEP4 In the Schedule Setup menu, press " Up ", " Down ", " Left " and " Right " buttons to move the cursor.
STEP5 Press " Enter " key to enter the time set.
STEP6 Press " + " and " - " buttons on the front panel to modify the time.
Notice: When you use a mouse, you need to roll the middle wheel to modify the time.
STEP7 Press " Enter " key to confirm the setup.
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On weekday and holiday, you can select to record the whole day or set four time periods to record.
9. FRAME RATE SETUP
Frame rate is number of pictures recorded per second. If you choose 15, the picture recording rate is 15 frames per
second.
You can set frame rate for different recording modes.
If the video format is NTSC, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30. The maximum frame rate is
30.
If the video format is PAL, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 6, 12 and 25. The maximum frame rate is 25.
10. COPY TO
You could copy the setting of this channel to any other selected channel.
3.2.4 Alarm Configuration
Alarm Setup menu is shown in Fig3.9. You can enter the submenu to set the parameters of the
alarm.
MOTION ALARM
Motion Alarm submenu is shown in Fig3.10.
Fig3.9 Alarm Configuration Fig3.10 Motion Alarm Configuration 17