Qvis Iapollo SMART dvr User manual

Iapollo SMART dvr
4/8/16 Channel Full Realtime D1 Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
V 1.0.0 08/2013

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................2
2FRONT PANEL AND REAR PANEL..................................................................6
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Mouse Operation ..........................................................................................................................8
3NETWORK CONNECTION ................................................................................9
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS............................................10
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ......................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Login....................................................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................11
4.1.3 Logout..................................................................................................................................11
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure .......................................................................................12
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery........................................................................................................12
4.2 Live Viewing................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Manual Record............................................................................................................................14
4.3.1 Manual record menu............................................................................................................14
4.3.2 Basic operation....................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Enable/disable record..........................................................................................................15
4.3.4 Enable all channel recording ...............................................................................................16
4.3.5Stop all channel recording...................................................................................................17
4.4 Search & Playback .....................................................................................................................17
4.4.1 Smart Search.......................................................................................................................21
4.4.2 Accurate playback by time...................................................................................................21
4.4.3 Mark Playback .....................................................................................................................22
4.4.4 Multiple-channel Preview.....................................................................................................24
4.5 Schedule......................................................................................................................................24
4.5.1 Schedule Menu....................................................................................................................24
4.5.2 Snapshot..............................................................................................................................27

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4.5.3 Image FTP...........................................................................................................................29
4.6 Detect...........................................................................................................................................29
4.6.1 Go to Detect Menu...............................................................................................................29
4.6.2 Motion Detect.......................................................................................................................29
4.6.3 Video Loss...........................................................................................................................33
4.6.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................34
4.7 Backup.........................................................................................................................................35
4.7.1 Detect Device ..........................................................................................................................35
4.7.1 Backup.................................................................................................................................36
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup....................................................................................................37
4.8.1 Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................37
4.8.2 PTZ Setup................................................................................................................................38
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..................................................................................................40
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan .......................................................................................................40
4.9.1Preset Setup.............................................................................................................................41
4.9.2 Activate Preset.........................................................................................................................42
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) ........................................................................................................42
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)................................................................................................................42
4.9.5 Pattern Setup...........................................................................................................................42
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function.........................................................................................................42
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup......................................................................................................................43
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan ..................................................................................................................43
4.10 Flip...........................................................................................................................................43
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS...................44
5.1 Menu Tree....................................................................................................................................44
5.2 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................45
5.3 Setting .........................................................................................................................................45
5.3.1 General................................................................................................................................45
5.3.2 Encode.................................................................................................................................48
5.3.3 Schedule..............................................................................................................................50
5.3.4 Network................................................................................................................................50
5.3.5 Detect...................................................................................................................................69
5.3.6 Display.................................................................................................................................69
5.3.7 Default..................................................................................................................................71
5.4 Search..........................................................................................................................................72
5.5 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................73
5.5.1 HDD Management...............................................................................................................73

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5.5.2 Abnormality..........................................................................................................................78
5.5.3 Alarm Output........................................................................................................................79
5.5.4 Manual Record ....................................................................................................................79
5.5.5 Account................................................................................................................................79
5.5.6 Auto Maintenance................................................................................................................82
5.5.7 TV Adjust .............................................................................................................................83
5.5.8 Video Matrix.........................................................................................................................83
5.5.9 Card Overlay........................................................................................................................84
5.5.10 Config Backup.................................................................................................................86
5.6 Information..................................................................................................................................87
5.6.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................88
5.6.2 BPS......................................................................................................................................89
5.6.3 Log.......................................................................................................................................89
5.6.4 Version.................................................................................................................................90
5.6.5 Online Users........................................................................................................................91
5.6.6 Network Information.............................................................................................................92
5.7Shutdown ....................................................................................................................................94
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU..............................................................................95
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu.........................................................................................................95
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..............................................................................................96
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function...............................................................................96
6.2.1 Preset Setup........................................................................................................................97
6.2.2 Activate Preset.....................................................................................................................98
6.2.3 Patrol Setup.........................................................................................................................98
6.2.4 Activate Patrol......................................................................................................................98
6.2.5 Pattern Setup.......................................................................................................................98
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function.....................................................................................................99
6.2.7 Border Setup........................................................................................................................99
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...................................................................................................100
6.2.9 Flip.....................................................................................................................................100
7WEB OPERATION .........................................................................................101
7.1 Network Connection.................................................................................................................101
7.2 Login..........................................................................................................................................101
7.3 LAN Mode..................................................................................................................................103
7.4 Real-time Monitor.....................................................................................................................106
7.5 PTZ.............................................................................................................................................106

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7.6 Image/Relay-out........................................................................................................................108
7.6.1 Image.................................................................................................................................108
7.6.2 Relay output.......................................................................................................................108
7.6.3 Multiple-channel preview...................................................................................................108
7.7 WAN Login ................................................................................................................................109
7.8 Setup..........................................................................................................................................111
7.8.1 Channel..............................................................................................................................111
7.8.2 Network..............................................................................................................................117
7.8.3 Event..................................................................................................................................129
7.8.3.1 Video detect........................................................................................................................129
7.8.4 Storage ..............................................................................................................................138
7.8.5 System...............................................................................................................................143
7.8.6 Advanced...........................................................................................................................157
7.8.7 Information.........................................................................................................................159
7.9 Search........................................................................................................................................161
7.10 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................164
7.11 Log out..................................................................................................................................165
7.12 Un-install Web Control ........................................................................................................165
8FAQ ................................................................................................................166

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for
your system. Please open the accessory bag to check
the items one by one in accordance with the list below.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing
or damaged in the bag.
Here you can find information about the iApollo Mini
DVR’s features and functions, as well as a detailed
menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the
following safeguards and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation within this manual should conform to your local
electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shocks caused
by improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Please avoid heavy stress, violent vibrations or water splashes
during transportation, storage and installation. Please take heed,
as this may cause permanent and irreversible damage to the unit.
3．Installation
Handle product with care and the correct way up.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the NVR.
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 NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,
flammable and/or explosive substances, etc.
This product should be transported, stored and used in the specified
environments.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the product packaging and check all the
components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken within the packaging.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in hazardous consequences such as the start of
fires, an explosion, or personal injury!
When you need to replace the battery, please make sure you replace I with the
same battery model!

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Before your operation please read the following instructions
carefully.
Installation environment
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；
Avoid direct sunlight；
Keep away from extreme humid places；
Avoid violent vibration；
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.
Accessories
Check the following accessories after opening the box：
*Please refer to the packing list in the box*

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
The iApollo Smart DVRs are an excellent digital monitor product designed for a
home small business/premises use. It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain
reliable and stable operation. It utilises the best H.264 compression algorithm in the
industry and G.711 audio compression technology gives high quality, low bit stream
sound that captures every sound detail. Unique frame by frame play function is
suitable for detail analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback and
monitor, which can work all at the same time to can guarantee audio-video
synchronisation. The DVRs in this range has advanced technology that comes with a
strong network data transmission function.
All round accessibility to your Mini Smart DVR is achieved by using our professional
surveillance software (PSS). Which can either be used in same local network or you
can remotely connect, via an external network, and gain remote access control so
that you can monitor at your own convenience.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
Real-time monitor: It has an analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port so
you can use a monitor or displayer as part of the surveillance. System supports
TV/VGA/HDMI video output all at the same time.
Storage function: Uses a special data format to guarantee data security to
avoid vicious data modification.
Compression format: Supports multiple-channel audio and video recording. An
independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to
maintain video and audio synchronisation.
Backup function: Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk,
portable HDD, burner). Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to
backup via network.
Record playback function:
Supports each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time
it can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search,
download, and more.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and
frame by frame play.

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Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.
Network operation
Supports network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ
control.
Intelligent operation
(Mouse operation function). In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
UPnP: This establishes the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN
via the UPnP protocol.
1.3 Specifications
Parameter
4-ch
8-ch
16-ch
System
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-
channel playback and network operation simultaneously
Interface
User-friendly graphical user interface
Input Devices
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension
Chinese (optional)
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu,
double click USB mouse to switch screen.
Compressio
n
Standard
Video
Compression
H.264
Audio
Compression
G711A, G711U , PCM
Video
monitor
Video Input
4-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P,
B75Ω)
8-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
Video Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video
signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
Support TV/VGA video output at the same time.
Video
Standard
Support PAL/NTSC.

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Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC
1f/s to 30f/s per channel
Video
Partition
1/4
windows(Option
al)
1/4/8/9 windows
1/4/8/9 /16 windows
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion
detection, and schedule auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
All-channel: D1 704×576/704×480, HD1 352×576/352×480,
2CIF 704×288/704×240, CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF
176×144/176×120
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/
352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Image Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information
Channel information, time information and privacy mask
zone.
TV Adjust
Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel Lock
Cover secret channel with black 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.
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each
channel.
Audio
N/A
Hard disk
Hard Disk
1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard Disk
Occupation
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.
Storage
Mode
Support channel record quota setup
Recording
Length
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.
Record
Search
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.

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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 a file is end system auto
plays the next file in the current channel
Playback
Way
Support mark playback
Multi-channel
Playback
There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode.
(It may vary due to different series.)
Window
Zoom
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.
Backup
function
Backup
Mode
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable
disk and etc.)
Support network download and save
Network
Function
Network
control
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as motion detection and video
loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding
software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)
Support network multiple-window preview function
Motion
Detection
and Alarm
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15))
detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or screen message prompt.
Video Loss
Alarm can activate screen message prompt.
Interface
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
System
Information
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log statistics
Backup 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.
On-line user
Display current on-line user
User
Manageme
nt
User
Management
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and
network user.
Configurable user power.

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Support user /group and its corresponding rights
modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password
Authenticatio
n
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account
lock.
Upgrade
Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Login, Logout and
Shutdown
Password login protection to guarantee safety
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 DVR
General
Parameter
Power
DC 12V
Power
Consumption
≤25W (With adapter, exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
SMART 1U case. 205(W) x205 (D)
x41mm(H)
SMART 1U case.
270(W) x205 (D)
x41mm(H)
Weight
1.0-1.5KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation

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2 Front Panel and Rear Panel
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install
this DVR for the first time, please refer to this part to start off with.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information:
SN
Name
Function
1
Network status indicator
light
The red light turns on when the network connection
is abnormal.
2
Power indicator light
The red light turns on when the power connection
is OK.
3
HDD status indictor light
The red light turns on when HDD is abnormal.
4
USB
USB port

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2.2 Rear Panel
See Figure 2-2 for the rear panel view for the 4 Channel DVR, Figure 2-3 for the 8
Channel DVR, and Figure 2-4 for the 16 Channel DVR.
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information:
SN
Name
SN
Name
SN
Name
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
VGA output
4
USB port
5
Network port
6
Power socket
7
GND port

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2.3 Mouse Operation
Please refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction:
Left click
mouse
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view
menu content.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click the ‘Combo’ box to pop up dropdown list
In the input box, you can select input methods. Left click the
corresponding button on the panel you can input numeral/English
character (small/capitalised). Here the ← stands for backspace
button. ＿stands for space button.
In English input mode: _ stands for input a backspace icon and ←
stands for deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for
deleting the previous numeral.
Double left
click mouse
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in
the file list to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in
full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-
window mode.
Right click
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, this action pops up shortcut menu.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press middle
button
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.

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3 Network Connection
Please refer to Figure 3-1 below for connection example.
Figure 3-1

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4Overview of Navigation and Controls
Before operation, please make sure:
You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.
The provided input power and the device power are matched.
The external power should be DC 12V or AC90~264V 50+2% Hz.
Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu
4.1.1 Login
After system has booted up, system pops up the startup wizard.
Click the Cancel button; you can go to the system login interface.
Click the Next Step button; you can go to the startup wizard interface. Here you can set the
system basic information. See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
The system login interface is shown as in Figure 4-2.
System consists of four accounts:
Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
Username: 666666. Password: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,
backup and etc.)
Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)

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You can use USB mouse, front panel, or keyboard to input. About input method: Click to
switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.
Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
Continuous three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will
result in account lock!
Figure 4-2
4.1.2 Main Menu
After you logged in, the system main menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-3.
There are total six icons: search, information, setting, backup, advanced and shutdown. You
can move the cursor to highlight the icon, and then double click mouse to enter the sub-
menu.
Figure 4-3
4.1.3 Logout
There are two ways for you to log out.
One is from menu option:
In the main menu, click shutdown button, you can see an interface is shown as below. See
Figure 4-4.