Qvis Izeus hdcvi dvr User manual

Izeus hdcvi dvr
4 Channel High Definition Mini 1U Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
V 1.0.0 03/2014

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................3
2FRONT AND REAR PANELS ............................................................................7
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Mouse Operation ........................................................................................................................10
3CONNECTION EXAMPLES .............................................................................12
3.1 Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................................12
3.2 Connecting Power Supply.....................................................................................................12
3.3 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices......................................................................12
3.3.1 Connecting Video Input .......................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Connecting Video Output.....................................................................................................13
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS............................................14
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ......................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Login....................................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Logout..................................................................................................................................15
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure .......................................................................................16
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery........................................................................................................16
4.2 Live Viewing................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Manual Record............................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Manual record menu............................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Basic operation....................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Enable/disable record..........................................................................................................20
4.3.4 Enable all channel recording ...............................................................................................20
4.3.5 Stop all channel recording ...................................................................................................21
4.4 Search & Playback .....................................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Smart Search.......................................................................................................................25

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4.4.2 Accurate playback by time...................................................................................................26
4.4.3 Mark Playback .....................................................................................................................27
4.5 Schedule......................................................................................................................................29
4.5.1 Schedule Menu....................................................................................................................29
4.5.2 Snapshot..............................................................................................................................32
4.5.3 Image FTP...........................................................................................................................34
4.6 Detect...........................................................................................................................................35
4.6.1 Go to Detect Menu...............................................................................................................35
4.6.2 Motion Detect.......................................................................................................................35
4.6.3 Video Loss...........................................................................................................................39
4.6.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................40
4.7 Backup.........................................................................................................................................41
4.7.1 Detect Device ..........................................................................................................................41
4.7.1 Backup.................................................................................................................................42
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup....................................................................................................43
4.8.1 Cable Connection ....................................................................................................................43
4.8.2 PTZ Setup................................................................................................................................44
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..................................................................................................45
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan .......................................................................................................46
4.9.1Preset Setup.............................................................................................................................47
4.9.2 Activate Preset.........................................................................................................................47
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) ........................................................................................................47
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)................................................................................................................48
4.9.5 Pattern Setup...........................................................................................................................48
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function.........................................................................................................48
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup......................................................................................................................48
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan ..................................................................................................................49
4.10 Flip...........................................................................................................................................49
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS...................50
5.1 Menu Tree....................................................................................................................................50
5.2 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................51
5.3 Setting .........................................................................................................................................51
5.3.1 General................................................................................................................................51
5.3.2 Encode.................................................................................................................................54
5.3.3 Schedule..............................................................................................................................56
5.3.4 Network................................................................................................................................56
5.3.5 Detect...................................................................................................................................76
5.3.6 Display.................................................................................................................................76

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5.3.7 Default..................................................................................................................................80
5.4 Search..........................................................................................................................................81
5.5 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................81
5.5.1 HDD Management...............................................................................................................82
5.5.2 Abnormality..........................................................................................................................86
5.5.3 Manual Record ....................................................................................................................88
5.5.4 Account................................................................................................................................88
5.5.5 Auto Maintenance................................................................................................................91
5.5.6 Text Overlay.........................................................................................................................92
5.5.7 Config Backup .....................................................................................................................93
5.6 Information..................................................................................................................................95
5.6.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................95
5.6.2 BPS......................................................................................................................................96
5.6.3 Log.......................................................................................................................................97
5.6.4 Version.................................................................................................................................98
5.6.5 Online Users........................................................................................................................99
5.6.6 Network Information.............................................................................................................99
5.7 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................101
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU............................................................................102
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu.......................................................................................................102
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................103
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.............................................................................103
6.2.1 Preset Setup......................................................................................................................104
6.2.2 Activate Preset...................................................................................................................105
6.2.3 Patrol Setup.......................................................................................................................105
6.2.4 Activate Patrol....................................................................................................................105
6.2.5 Pattern Setup.....................................................................................................................105
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function...................................................................................................106
6.2.7 Border Setup......................................................................................................................106
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...................................................................................................106
6.2.9 Flip.....................................................................................................................................106
7WEB OPERATION .........................................................................................108
7.1 Network Connection.................................................................................................................108
7.2 Login..........................................................................................................................................108
7.3 LAN Mode..................................................................................................................................110
7.4 Real-time Monitor.....................................................................................................................112

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7.5 PTZ.............................................................................................................................................113
7.6 Image .........................................................................................................................................114
7.7 WAN Login ................................................................................................................................115
7.8 Setup..........................................................................................................................................117
7.8.1 Channel..............................................................................................................................117
7.8.2 Network..............................................................................................................................123
7.8.3 Event..................................................................................................................................136
7.8.3.1 Video detect........................................................................................................................136
7.8.4 Storage ..............................................................................................................................142
7.8.5 System...............................................................................................................................146
7.8.6 Advanced...........................................................................................................................158
7.8.7 Information.........................................................................................................................159
7.9 Search........................................................................................................................................161
7.10 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................165
7.11 Log out..................................................................................................................................165
7.12 Un-install Web Control ........................................................................................................166
8FAQ ................................................................................................................167

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our HDCVI Digital 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 iZeus Mini 1U
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 iZeus HDCVI DVRs are an excellent high definition 720p digital monitoring
product designed for security surveillance for a small business or home. One of the
main features that make this type DVR standout from all others is its ability to
transmit high speed video data from the camera to the device up to 500 metres away
from each other. This is very useful if you are trying to get the camera to cover a
larger area.
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 HDCVI 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
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: Supportsbackup 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.

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Record playback function:
Supports each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time
it can Supportssearch, forward play, network monitor, record search,
download, and more.
Supportsvarious playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and
frame by frame play.
Supportstime title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Supportsspecified zone enlargement.
Network operation: Supports network remote real-time monitor, remote record
search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm activation function
There are several relay alarm outputs for you to setup an alarm activation
system and on-site light control.
The alarm input and output ports have an inbuilt protection circuit to guarantee
the device’s safety.
Communication port
The RS485 port can allow you to use it as an alarm input and or to connect a
PTZ camea to control.
You can also connect a keyboard to the RS232 port so you can centrally
control the setup.
Connect the keyboard to PC COM to upgrade the system and carry out
maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can allow you to connect the DVR to a network.
The dual Ethernet ports support different configuration modes such as
multiple access, Fault-tolerance and load balancing.
PTZ control
Supports a PTZ decoder via RS485 port.
Support various protocols to allow the DVR to control the PTZ camera.
Intelligent operation: In the menu, Supportscopy and paste setup function
UPnP: This establishes the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN
via the UPnP protocol.

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1.3 Specifications
Parameter
4-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
USB mouse
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)
Video Output
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
SupportsVGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video
Standard
Supports PAL/NTSC.
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 (Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Supportsmonitor tour functions such as alarm, motion
detection, and schedule auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
720P 1280 x 720
Playback：
All-ch: 720P 1280*720, 960H 960 ×576/960×480, 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
Supportsdual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/
352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Image Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy mask
Supports one privacy mask of user-defined size in full
screen.
Supports max 4 zones.
Image
Information
Channel information, time information and privacy mask
zone.

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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
Audio Input
1-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(RCA)
Audio Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the audio input/output channel.
Hard disk
Hard Disk
1 built-in SATA port. Supports1 HDD up to 4TB
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
Supports 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.
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)
Supportsfile continuous play, when a file is end system auto
plays the next file in the current channel
Playback
Way
Supports 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
Supports peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk,
portable disk and etc.)
Supports network download and save

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Network
Function
Network
control
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to initiate remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as motion detection and video
loss via client.
Supports network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding
software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Bidirectional audio.
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, external alarm or screen message
prompt.
Video Loss
Alarm can activate screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm
or screen message in specified period.
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input
4-ch alarm input（NO/NC）
Alarm Output
3-channel relay output.
Alarm Relay
30V DC 2A，125VAC 1A (activation alarm)
Interface
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
RS485
PTZ control port. Supports various protocols.
Network
connection
1 RJ45 10M/100M 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.
Supports 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
Management
User
Management
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and
network user.
Configurable user power.
Supportsuser /group and its corresponding rights
modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.

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Password
Authentication
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
≤10W (With adapter, exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
Mini 1U case. 325(W) x245 (D) x45mm(H)
Weight
1.5KG (Excluding HDD)
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation

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2 Front and Rear Panels
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
Icon
Name
Function
1
USB port
To connect a USB storage device, USB mouse,
etc.
2
Alarm
Alarm indicator
light
When an alarm is triggered, the light becomes red to
to alert you.
3
NET
Network abnormal
indicator light
Network error has occurred or there is no
network connection, the light becomes red to
alert you.
3
HDD
HDD abnormal
indicator light
HDD error has occurred or HDD capacity is
below specified threshold value, the light
becomes red to alert you.
5
IR
IR Receiver
This is to receive the signal from the
remote control.
6
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current
operation.
During playback, click it to restore real-time
monitor mode.

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SN
Icon
Name
Function
7
FN
Assist
One-window monitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text
control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the
previous character before the cursor.
In the motion detection setup, working with Fn
and direction keys to complete setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character(small/capitalized), etc.
To carry out other special functions.
8
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
9
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds
to boot up or shut down DVR.
、
Up
Down
Activate current control, modify setup, and then
move up and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
、
Left
Right
Shift current activated control,
During playback, click these buttons to control
playback bar.
2.2 Rear Panel
See Figure 2-2 for the rear panel view for the 4 Channel DVR.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information:
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
VIDEO IN
Video input port
Connect to an analog camera, video

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input signal.
2
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port
Connect to audio output device such
as a loud speaker.
3
AUDIO IN
Audio input port
Connect to audio input device such
as microphone.
4
VGA
VGA video output
port
VGA video output port. Output
analog video signal. you can
connect to the monitor to view
ananlog video output.
5
HDMI
High definition
media interface
High definition audio and video
signal output port. It transmits
uncompressed high definition video
and multiple-channel data to the
HDMI port of the display device.
6
USB2.0 port
To Connect a USB storage device,
mouse, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
7
Network port
100M Ethernet port
8
A
RS485（RS-485）
communication port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices
such as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can
connect to the control devices such
as speed dome PTZ.
9
Power input port
Input 12V DC.
10
Power on-off button
Power on/off button.
11
Alarm input/Alarm
output
Input/output alarm signal.
12
GND
Ground end

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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.

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Page up or page down
Move mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.