Q-See QC40198 User manual

QC40198 & QC40196
User Manual
19” LCD Observation Systems
Rev 12/2/2010

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS QC40198/QC40196 User Manual
1. Electrical Safety
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We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.
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3. Installation
Keep upright. Handle with care.
Do not provide power to the combo DVR prior to completing installation.
Do not place objects on the combo DVR.
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substances, etc.
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Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. About the LCD Screen
During installation, do not push or squeeze the LCD or its rim as this may result in LCD damage.
During operation or storage be careful to avoid contact between hard objects and the LCD screen.
Keep the LCD screen clean by using a soft cloth to remove any dirt or smudges regularly. Never use ether-based
chemicals, alcohol or other chemical agents to clean your screen.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION QC40198/QC40196 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS QC40198/QC40196 User Manual
1.
1.1.
1. FEATURES AND SPECIFI
FEATURES AND SPECIFIFEATURES AND SPECIFI
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
CATIONSCATIONS
CATIONS ............................................................................................ 1
1.1
1.11.1
1.1 Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
1.21.2
1.2 Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.
2.2.
2. CONTROLS
CONTROLSCONTROLS
CONTROLS...................................................................................................................................7
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Front Panel and Side Panel
Front Panel and Side PanelFront Panel and Side Panel
Front Panel and Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2
2.22.2
2.2 Rear Panel
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3
2.32.3
2.3 Remote Control
Remote ControlRemote Control
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4
2.42.4
2.4 Mouse Control
Mouse ControlMouse Control
Mouse Control ............................................................................................................................. 11
3.
3.3.
3. INSTALLATION AND CON
INSTALLATION AND CONINSTALLATION AND CON
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
NECTIONNECTION
NECTION.......................................................................................... 13
3.1
3.13.1
3.1 What’s in the Bo
What’s in the BoWhat’s in the Bo
What’s in the Bo ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.2
3.23.2
3.2 Connection Diagram
Connection DiagramConnection Diagram
Connection Diagram .................................................................................................................... 13
3.3
3.33.3
3.3 Device Installation
Device InstallationDevice Installation
Device Installation ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.4
3.43.4
3.4 Hard Drive Installation
Hard Drive InstallationHard Drive Installation
Hard Drive Installation ................................................................................................................. 15
3.5
3.53.5
3.5 Connecting Power Supply
Connecting Power SupplyConnecting Power Supply
Connecting Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 16
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................................... 16
3.6
3.63.6
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio
Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional AudioConnecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio
Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ................................................................. 17
3.6.1 Audio Input ..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.2 Audio Output .................................................................................................................................. 17
3.7
3.73.7
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection
Alarm Input and Output ConnectionAlarm Input and Output Connection
Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................................ 18
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details...................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.8
3.83.8
3.8 RS232
RS232RS232
RS232 ......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.9
3.93.9
3.9 RS485
RS485RS485
RS485 ......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.10
3.103.10
3.10 Other Interfaces
Other InterfacesOther Interfaces
Other Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 22
4.
4.4.
4. NAVIGATION AND CONTR
NAVIGATION AND CONTRNAVIGATION AND CONTR
NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS
OLSOLS
OLS ................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu
Login, Logout & Main MenuLogin, Logout & Main Menu
Login, Logout & Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Login .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.2 Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Logout ............................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure.................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Manual Recording
Manual RecordingManual Recording
Manual Recording ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1 Live Viewing ................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2 Manual Record............................................................................................................................... 25

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4.3 Search & Playback
Search & PlaybackSearch & Playback
Search & Playback ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.1 Search Menu.................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3.2 Playback......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2.1 Playback Mode............................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2.2 Accurate Playback ......................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2.3 Synchronized Playback Function when Playing Back ................................................................... 28
4.3.2.4 Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2.5 File Backup .................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2.6 Slow Playback and Fast Playback ................................................................................................. 28
4.3.3 Calendar......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4
4.44.4
4.4 Schedule
ScheduleSchedule
Schedule ..................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4.1 Schedule Menu .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.4.2 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.3 Snapshot ........................................................................................................................................ 30
4.4.4 Image FTP ..................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5
4.54.5
4.5 Motion Detection
Motion DetectionMotion Detection
Motion Detection ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu ................................................................................................................................ 32
4.5.2 Motion Detect ........................................................................................................................................ 32
4.5.3 Video Loss............................................................................................................................................. 35
4.5.4 Camera Masking ................................................................................................................................... 35
4.6
4.64.6
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation
Alarm Setup and Alarm ActivationAlarm Setup and Alarm Activation
Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ............................................................................................... 36
4.6.1 Alarm setup .................................................................................................................................... 36
4.7
4.74.7
4.7 Backup
BackupBackup
Backup ........................................................................................................................................ 38
4.7.1 Detect Device................................................................................................................................. 38
4.7.2 Backup Device ............................................................................................................................... 39
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ................................................................................................... 40
4.8.1 Cable Connection........................................................................................................................... 40
4.8.2 PTZ Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 40
4.8.2.1 Intelligent Positioning Key.............................................................................................................. 42
4.9
4.94.9
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan
Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/ScanPreset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan
Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan ......................................................................................................... 42
4.9.1 Preset Setup .................................................................................................................................. 43
4.9.2 Activate Preset ............................................................................................................................... 43
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)............................................................................................................... 43
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ...................................................................................................................... 44
4.9.5 Pattern Setup ................................................................................................................................. 44
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 44
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ............................................................................................................................ 44
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan......................................................................................................................... 45
4.10
4.104.10
4.10 Flip
FlipFlip
Flip .............................................................................................................................................. 45
5.
5.5.
5. UNDERSTANDING OF MEN
UNDERSTANDING OF MENUNDERSTANDING OF MEN
UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CON
U OPERATIONS AND CONU OPERATIONS AND CON
U OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
TROLSTROLS
TROLS .............................................. 46
5.1 Menu Tree .................................................................................................................................. 46
5.2
5.25.2
5.2 Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................. 47
5.3
5.35.3
5.3 Setting
SettingSetting
Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 47
5.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.2 Encode ........................................................................................................................................... 49

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5.3.3 Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 50
5.3.4 RS232 ............................................................................................................................................ 51
5.3.5 Network .......................................................................................................................................... 51
5.3.5.1 Advanced Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 53
5.3.6 Alarm .............................................................................................................................................. 58
5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................. 58
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom................................................................................................................................. 59
5.3.9 Display ........................................................................................................................................... 59
5.3.10 Default............................................................................................................................................ 61
5.4
5.45.4
5.4 Search
SearchSearch
Search ......................................................................................................................................... 62
5.5
5.55.5
5.5 Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced .................................................................................................................................... 62
5.5.1 HDD Management ......................................................................................................................... 63
5.5.2 Abnormality .................................................................................................................................... 64
5.5.3 Alarm Output .................................................................................................................................. 64
5.5.4 Manual Record............................................................................................................................... 65
5.5.5 Account .......................................................................................................................................... 65
5.5.6 Auto Maintain ................................................................................................................................. 66
5.5.7 TV Adjust........................................................................................................................................ 66
5.6
5.65.6
5.6 Information
InformationInformation
Information .................................................................................................................................. 66
5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................ 67
5.6.2 BPS ................................................................................................................................................ 67
5.6.3 Log ................................................................................................................................................. 68
5.6.4 Version ........................................................................................................................................... 68
5.6.5 Online Users .................................................................................................................................. 69
5.7
5.75.7
5.7 Shutdown
ShutdownShutdown
Shutdown .................................................................................................................................... 69
6.
6.6.
6. AUXILIARY MENU
AUXILIARY MENUAUXILIARY MENU
AUXILIARY MENU ...................................................................................................................... 70
6.1
6.16.1
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu
Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom MenuGo to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu
Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .......................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Intelligent Positioning Key........................................................................................................ 71
6.3
6.36.3
6.3 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function
Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border FunctionPreset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function
Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function .................................................................................... 71
6.3.1 Preset Setup .................................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.2 Activate Preset ............................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.3 Patrol Setup ................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.4 Activate Patrol ................................................................................................................................ 72
6.3.5 Pattern Setup ................................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 73
6.3.7 Border Setup .................................................................................................................................. 73
6.3.8 Activate Border Function................................................................................................................ 73
6.3.9 Flip.................................................................................................................................................. 73
7
77
7 WEB OPERATION
WEB OPERATIONWEB OPERATION
WEB OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 74
7.1
7.1 7.1
7.1 Network Connection
Network ConnectionNetwork Connection
Network Connection .................................................................................................................... 74
7.1.1 Port Forwarding.............................................................................................................................. 74
7.1.2 Pop-Ups and ActiveX Controls ...................................................................................................... 78
7.2
7.2 7.2
7.2 Login
LoginLogin
Login ........................................................................................................................................... 79
7.2.1 Real-time Monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 81
7.2.2 PTZ................................................................................................................................................. 83

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7.2.3 Color............................................................................................................................................... 85
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ....................................................................................................... 85
7.3
7.3 7.3
7.3 Configure
ConfigureConfigure
Configure .................................................................................................................................... 86
7.3.1 System Information ........................................................................................................................ 86
7.3.2 System Configuration..................................................................................................................... 88
7.3.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 106
7.3.4 Additional Function....................................................................................................................... 112
7.4
7.47.4
7.4 Search
SearchSearch
Search ....................................................................................................................................... 112
7.5
7.57.5
7.5 Alarm
AlarmAlarm
Alarm ......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.6
7.67.6
7.6 About
AboutAbout
About ......................................................................................................................................... 117
7.7
7.77.7
7.7 Log out
Log outLog out
Log out ...................................................................................................................................... 117
7.8
7.87.8
7.8 Un
UnUn
Un-
--
-install Web Control
install Web Controlinstall Web Control
install Web Control .............................................................................................................. 117
8.
8.8.
8. SETUP MYQ
SETUP MYQSETUP MYQ
SETUP MYQ-
--
-SEE DDNS
SEE DDNSSEE DDNS
SEE DDNS .......................................................................................................... 118
9
99
9 SMARTPHONE ACCESS
SMARTPHONE ACCESSSMARTPHONE ACCESS
SMARTPHONE ACCESS.......................................................................................................... 121
1
11
1 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................... 123
APPENDIX A: HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ........................................................................... 128
APPENDIX B: COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST.......................................................................... 129
APPENDIX C: COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST .................................................................. 130
APPENDIX D: COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST............................................................................ 131
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1.
1.1.
1. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
This combo DVR integrates a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and LCD screen together. It is an excellent digital
monitor with a sleek appearance and innovative capabilities which are functional and reliable.
It uses an embedded Linux OS to maintain stable operation and a popular H.264 compression algorithm to produce
high quality low bit stream footage that is easy to manage and efficient to transfer over the internet. It can use
various functions such as record, playback, and monitoring at the same time and produces audio and video
synchronization. This product has advanced technology and strong network data transmission functions.
This combo DVR utilizes a high quality LCD capable of producing rich and vivid images. It’s convenient 19-inch
screen enables maximized viewing capabilities. This is an ideal system that can be used in an in-home
environment and a variety of business environments that require enhanced monitoring capabilities such as: super
markets, convenience stores, transportation, etc.
1.1
1.11.1
1.1 Features
FeaturesFeatures
Features
This product has the following features:
Smartphone Compatible
Access live footage directly from your iPhone, or other Smartphone1. Your DVR can also be set to email
your hand held-device directly whenever specific activity occurs, such as motion detection.
View Your Video Feed Online with No Service Fees
View your DVR’s live or recorded video footage on any Internet accessible computer with Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome2.
Stay Notified with Customizable Email Alerts
Set your system up to notify you when an event has occurred at the location you are monitoring.
Notification alerts can easily be adjusted to your specifications.
Advanced Motion Detection Activated Recording
Advanced motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered. The easy to use motion
detect set up screen allows you to mask out certain areas which experience heavy movement in order to
avoid false alarms and avoid unnecessary record triggering.
Multiple Backup Options3
A built-in USB port gives you the option of backing up and transferring your video footage using a flash
drive or external USB hard drive. You can also connect to an external CD/DVD writer to burn your file
footage right onto a compact disc or DVD disc. Files can also be accessed from your DVR system to a
remote computer location by logging on remotely.
Connect to a TV or PC Monitor Easily
This system comes with a VGA out port and PC in port to allow you to connect to a TV or computer
monitor for viewing purposes. The LCD is equipped to support simultaneous BNC & HDMI output.
1
For a complete l st of compat ble Smartphone’s, please see Sect on 9 “Smartphone Access”
2
Internet Explorer, Moz lla F refox and Google Chrome are reg stered trademarks of the r respect ve owners and are not aff l ated w th Q-See.
3
For a complete l st of compat ble Hard Dr ves, USB Dr ves and external DVD Burners, see Append xes B-D

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User-Friendly LCD Control Functions
Front panel button control allows instant booting up and system shut down at the press of a button. LCD
monitor can be set to go into energy efficient stand-by mode.
Included Mouse and Remote Control
In addition to front panel button controls, system can also be booted up and shut down using the
included remote control or mouse. Mouse operation function supports intelligent operation by enabling
copy and paste functions.
Storage Function
Encrypted file format to ensure data security and avoid vicious data modification.
Compression Format
Supports multiple-channel audio and video. Independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal
from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
24/7 Scheduled Recording
Choose which days of the week and hours of the day you want to set your DVR to record or not record.
Multiple Playback Options and Advanced Search Functions
Supports real-time recording on each channel independently. Search through recorded files while you
are playing live footage, monitoring through a remote location using a supported internet browsing
application and backing up system files. A variety of playback modes include: slow play, fast play,
backward play and frame by frame play.
Network Monitoring
Supports network remote real-time monitoring (available bandwidth permitting), remote record search
and remote PTZ control.
Alarm Activation Function
Several relay alarm outputs enable you to pair your system with an on-site alarm system.
Communication Ports
oRS485 port can be used for PTZ camera control.
oRS232 port can connect to a keyboard for central control, and can also connect to PC COM to
upgrade system and maintain system settings.
oStandard Ethernet port allows you to access the DVR from a network or the Internet.
PTZ camera control
oSupports PTZ decoder via RS485.
oSupports a variety of protocols to allow the DVR to control the PTZ speed dome.

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1.2
1.21.2
1.2 Specification
SpecificationSpecification
Specifications
ss
s
Combo Digital Video Recorder
Model QC40198 QC40196
Main Processor High-performance industrial embedded micro controller High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-
channel playback and network operation simultaneously
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-
channel playback and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical interface User-friendly graphical interface
Input Devices Front panel, USB mouse, remote control Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input Method Arabic number, English character, and extended Chinese
(optional)
Arabic number, English character, and extended Chinese
(optional)
Shortcut Function Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut
menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu,
double click USB mouse to switch screen
Compression Standard
Video
Compression H.264 H.264
Audio
Compression G.711A G.711A
Video Monitor
Video Input
1-CH PC input
8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB
P-
P, B
75Ω)
1-CH PC input
16-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB
P- P,
B
75Ω)
Video Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video
signal output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Supports simultaneous TV/HDMI video output.
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video
signal output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Supports simultaneous TV/HDMI video output.
Video Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s) PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record Speed Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and
NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC
1f/s to 30f/s per channel
Video Partition 1/4/8/9 windows 1/4/8/9/16 windows
Monitor Touring Supports monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion
detection, and scheduled auto control.
Supports monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion
detection, and scheduled auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitoring ：
D1: 704×576/704×480
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitoring ：
D1: 704×576/704×480
Playback ：
D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’
resolution are all CIF, the first channel can support
30f/s.) , CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Dual stream function. The extra stream supports QCIF
176×144/176×120.
Playback ：
D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel can support 30f/s.) , CIF
352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Dual stream function. The extra stream supports QCIF
176×144/176×120.
Image Quality 6-level image quality (Adjustable) 6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full
screen.
Support up to 4 zones.
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support up to 4 zones.
Image Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask
zone.
Channel information, time information and privacy mask
zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video. Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

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Channel Lock
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is
encoding normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing
secret video.
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is
encoding normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing
secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status,
video loss status and motion detection status are shown
on the bottom left of display screen.
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video
loss status and motion detection status are shown on the
bottom left of display screen.
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for
each channel.
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each
channel.
Audio
Audio Input 4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC) 4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC) 1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Bidirectional
Audio
1-ch bidirectional talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ （ BNC ）
1-ch bidirectional talk output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
1-ch bidirectional talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ （ BNC ） 1-
ch bidirectional talk output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Hard Disk
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD up to 2TB. 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD up to 2TB.
Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio: PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video ： 56-900MByte/h
Audio: PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video ： 56-900MByte/h
Record and Playback
Recording Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule
recording and alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion
detection recording>schedule recording.
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule
recording and alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion
detection recording>schedule recording.
Recording Length 1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is
60 minutes)
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60
minutes)
Playback Repeat
Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous
video file.
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video
file.
Record Search Various search engines such as time, type and channel. Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback Mode Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by
frame playback and reverse play mode.
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame
playback and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current
play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If
there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system
auto plays the next file in the current channel
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play
list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If
there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto
plays the next file in the current channel
Multi-channel
Playback
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel.
In 4-ch playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch
playback according to your requirement. In full-
channel mode, system can playback in full channels.
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In
4-ch playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch
playback according to your requirement. In full-channel
mode, system can playback in full channels.
Window Zoom Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when
playback
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when
playback
Partial
Enlargement
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can
select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can
select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.
Backup Function
Backup Mode
HDD backup HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk,
portable disk, etc.)
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable
disk, etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function). Support USB burner (extension function).
Support network download and backup Support network download and backup

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Network Function
Network control
View monitor channel remotely. View monitor channel remotely.
Device configuration through client-end and web browser Device configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote
maintenance.
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote
maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion
detection and video loss via client.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion
detection and video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding
software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)
Multiple devices share information via corresponding
software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output Network alarm input and output
Bidirectional audio. Bidirectional audio.
Motion Detection and Alarm
Motion Detection
Zone setup: supports 396 (PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)
detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen
message prompt.
Zone setup: supports 396 (PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)
detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen
message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message
prompt.
Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message
prompt.
External Alarm Support record activation function or activate external
alarm or screen message in specified period.
Support record activation function or activate external
alarm or screen message in specified period.
Manual Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Supports analog alarm signal to specific alarm output
channel.
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Supports analog alarm signal to specific alarm output
channel.
Alarm Input 4-ch alarm input
（ You can set normal open or normal
close type to select the alarm type. ）
4-ch alarm input （ You can set normal open or normal
close type to select the alarm type. ）
Alarm Output 2-channel relay output 2-channel relay output
Alarm Relay 30VDC
2A ， 125VAC 1A （ activation alarm ） 30VDC 2A ， 125VAC 1A （ activation alarm ）
Interface
USB Interface 2 USB 2.0 ports. 2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and
transparent serial port (COM input and output via network )
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and
transparent serial port (COM input and output via network )
System Information
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status Display HDD current status
Data Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log statistics Back up to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Back up to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input
and output amount, system version and release date.
Display version information: channel amount, alarm input
and output amount, system version and release date.
On-line user Display current on-line user Display current on-line user
User Management
User Management
Multi-lever user management; various management
modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and
network user.
Configurable user power.
Multi-lever user management; various management
modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and
network user.
Configurable user power.
Support user /group and its corresponding rights
modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Support user /group and its corresponding rights
modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password
Authentication
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Failing to log in five times within a thirty minute period may
result in account lock-out.
Account lock strategy
Failing to log in five times within a thirty minute period may
result in account lock-out.

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Update Tools
Web browser and client-end update tool. Web browser and client-end update tool.
Login, Logout and Shut Down
Password login protection to guarantee safety Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following
options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following
options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only
those proper people can turn off combo DVR
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only
those proper people can turn off combo DVR
General
Power 100
－ 240V-50-60HZ 1.7A （ 60W ） 100 － 240V-50-60HZ 1.7A （ 60W ）
Power
Consumption 29-31W 29-31W
Working
Temperature 32°F -131°F (0
℃ －＋ 55 ℃ ) 32°F -131°F (0 ℃ －＋ 55 ℃ )
Working
Humidity
10% － 90% 10% － 90%
Air Pressure 86kpa
－ 106kpa 86kpa － 106kpa
Dimension
(WxDxH)
12 x 3 x 16.75 in (300 x80 x425 mm) (with chassis) 12 x 3 x 16.75 in (300 x80 x425 mm) (with chassis)
Weight 11.75 lbs (5.3 Kg) (Excluding HDD) 11.75 lbs (5.3 Kg) (Excluding HDD)
Installation
Mode
Desktop/wall-mount installation Desktop/wall-mount installation

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2.
2.2.
2. CONTROLS
CONTROLSCONTROLS
CONTROLS
This section provides information about the front panel and rear panel. Please refer to this before you install the
system.
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Front Panel
Front PanelFront Panel
Front Panel and Side Panel
and Side Panel and Side Panel
and Side Panel
The front panel is shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following chart for front panel button information.
Number Function
1
When the device is off, press it for a several seconds to boot up the device. Press it for
a short time to turn off screen.
When the device is on press it for a long time to shut down the device.
2
Power indication light
3
Infra-red remote control signal receiver
4
Mode button. Used to switch between PC input signal and main board signal.
5
Switch the current activated control. Go upward when used to modify setup.
Auxiliary function such as control and switch the PTZ menu.
6
Switch the current activated control. Go downward when used to modify setup.
Auxiliary function such as control and switch the PTZ menu.
7
Switch the current activated control.
Used to adjust playback control bar to go left during playback.
8
Switch the current activated control.
Used to adjust the playback control bar to go right during playback.
9
Go back to the previous menu or cancel current selection.

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Go back to real-time monitor status in playback mode.
10
Confirm current operation.
Go to the default button
Go to the menu.
11
Bidirectional talk output
12
Bidirectional talk input
13
USB port
2.2
2.22.2
2.2 Rear Panel
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following chart for detailed information.
Number
Function
1
Power button
2
Power input port
3
Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
4
Network port
5
USB port
6
RS232 port
7
HDMI port
8
PC input
9
Video CVBS input, audio CVBS input, video
CVBS output, audio CVBS output.

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2.3
2.32.3
2.3 R
RR
Remote Contro
emote Controemote Contro
emote Control
ll
l
The remote control interface is shown in Figure 2-3 2H
Figure 2-3
Num Name Function
1 Address Click to input device serial number
2 Multiple-window switch Switch between multiple-window and one-window view
3 0-9 number key Input password, channel or switch channel.
4 Record Start or stop recording manually
In record interface, working with the direction buttons to
select the channel to record
5 Auxiliary key In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function: PTZ
control and Video color
Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface, functions as a directional
key to complete setup
Backspace: Press for 1.5 seconds to clear all contents
in current text box.
In HDD information interface, used to switch between
HDD record time and other infrmation
Special combined operation in some menus.

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6 Confirm /menu key go to default button
go to the menu
7 Cancel Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation
(close upper interface or control)
In playback mode, it goes to real-time monitor mode.
8 Direction keys Switch current activated control, go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control the playback process
bar.
Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)
9 Forward Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.
10 Previous In playback mode, playback the previous video.
11 Backward Various backward speeds and normal speed playback.
12 Stop In playback mode, stop current playback.
13 Next In playback mode, playback the next video.
14 Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
15 Play/Pause Reverse playback or paused mode, click this button to
realize normal playback.
In normal playback click this button to pause playback.
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter
video search menu.
16 Fast play Various fast speeds and normal playback.

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2.4
2.42.4
2.4 Mouse Control
Mouse ControlMouse Control
Mouse Control
The mouse control interface is shown in Figure 2-4 82HX .
Figure 2-4
Left click
mouse
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list
In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can
input number/English character (small/capitalized).
←stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space button.
_stands for input a backspace icon and ←stands for deleting the previous character.
In number input mode: _ stands for clear and ←stands for deleting the previous numeral.
When inputting special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front panel to input. For
example, click numeral 1 you can input “/”, or you can click the numeral in the on-screen keyboard
directly.