Qvis ZEUS LX HD User manual
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ZEUS LX HD
1 U
4 - 16 Channel
DVR
User’s Manual
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Directory
1 Welcome ...................................................................................... 5
2 Open-package check and cable connections ....................................6
2.1 Initial check ............................................................6
2.2 Hard disk installation ...........................................................6
2.3 Front panel .........................................................................7
2.4 Rear panel ..........................................................................9
2.5 Audio and video input and output connections ........................10
2.5.1 Video input connections ..................................................10
2.5.2 Video output connections and options ...............................10
2.5.3 Audio signal input ........................................................10
2.5.4 Audio signal output .......................................................11
2.6 Alarm Input & output connections ......................................11
2.6.3 Alarm output port relay perameters .................................13
2.7 Speed dome connections ....................................................13
3 Basic operation ............................................................................14
3.1 Turn on ............................................................................14
3.2 Turn off ............................................................................14
3.3 System Login ....................................................................14
3.4 Preview ............................................................................15
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu ......................................................15
3.5.1 Main menu ..................................................................16
3.5.2 Playback .....................................................................17
3.5.3 Record Mode ...............................................................19
3.5.4 Alarm output ................................................................20
3.5.5 PTZ control ..................................................................20
3.5.6 Color setting .................................................................24
3.5.7 Output adjust ................................................................25
3.5.8 Logout .........................................................................25
3.5.9 Window switch .............................................................25
4 Main menu .................................................................................26
4.1 Main menu navigation ........................................................26
4.2 Record .............................................................................27
4.2.2 Snapshot storeage .........................................................28
4.2.3 Playback ......................................................................29
4.2.4 Backup ........................................................................29
4.3 Alarm ...............................................................................30
4.3.1 Motion Detect ..............................................................30
4.3.2 Video Blind ...................................................................32
4.3.3 Video Loss ....................................................................32
4.3.4 Alarm input ....................................................................33
4.3.5 Alarm output ...............................................................33
4.3.6 Abnormal .....................................................................33
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4.4 System .............................................................................34
4.4.1 General ........................................................................34
4.4.2 Encode .........................................................................35
4.4.3 Network ......................................................................36
4.4.4 NetSevice ...................................................................36
4.4.5 GUI Display .................................................................42
4.4.6 PTZ .............................................................................43
4.4.7 Tour ............................................................................43
4.4.8 Tour setup .....................................................................44
4.5 Advanced ..........................................................................44
4.5.1 HDD Manage ...............................................................44
4.5.2 Account .......................................................................45
4.5.3 Online user ...................................................................47
4.5.4 TV adjustment ..............................................................47
4.5.5 Auto maintain ..............................................................47
4.5.6 Restore .......................................................................47
4.5.7 Upgrade ......................................................................48
4.5.8 Device Info ...................................................................48
4.6 Info ..................................................................................48
4.6.1 HDD info ....................................................................48
4.6.2 BPS ............................................................................49
4.6.3 Log .............................................................................49
4.6.4 Version ........................................................................50
4.7 Shut down system .............................................................50
5 FAQ and maintenance ..................................................................51
5.1 FAQ .................................................................................51
5.2 Maintenance .....................................................................55
Appendix 1.Remote controller operation .............................................56
Appendix 2.Mouse operation ............................................................56
Appendix 3.Technique parameters ......................................................57
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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation
of your Qvis DVR series DVR system.
as well as a detailed menu tree.
Before you begin installation and operation please read the following safeguards
and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects on the DVR.
regularly.
the mains.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not attempt to
replace any components by yourself.
Environment
Please position and use the DVR in a dry environment between 0oand 40o.
Do not position or use in direct sunlight or near a heat source..
Avoid shocks or physical damage to the DVR.
Please insure the DVR is level and in a stable workplace.
Please install in a well ventilated environment. Keep the vents clean.
Use within the rating input and output scope.
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2 Initial check and cable connections
2.1 Initial check
1. Please check whether there is any visible damage to the package
appearance. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can
protect the DVR against most accidental damage during transportation.
whether there is any visible damage to the DVR itself.
power wire and the connection between the fan power and the main board.
Front and rear panel
l
lPlease check the product type described on the front panel whether is the
product type you ordered.
The label on the real panel is very important for after sales service. Please
provide the product type and serial number from this label.
2.2 Hard disk installation
1). Undo the side screws 2). Lift off the cover
3). Screw on the hard disk 4). Screw on the hard disk
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5). Connect SATA data wire 6). Connect the power wire
7). Put the top back on 8). Screw on the cover
2.3 Front panel (may vary on some models)
(1) IR remoter receiver (2) Power indicator light (3) Alarm indicator light
(4) HDD indicator light (5) Record indicator light (6) Network indicator light
(7) Status indicator lighter (8) Running indicator lights (9) Back to main course
(10) PTZ control (11) Playback (12) Previous File
(13) (14) Record (15) Slow Play
(16) Backwards Pause (17) Stop (18) Fast Play
(19) Direction&Enter (20) USB (21) Play Pause
(22) ESC (23) Power Switch
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Front panel function table
Serial NO Key Mark Function
9 Switch
Function
SHIFT
function keys
10 Arrow Move the cursor
screen monitor
enter the number 1 or 4
move the cursor
move the focus on the function keys
screen monitor
enter the number 2 or 3
Enter ENTER Enter
Enter into the Mainmenu
11 Cancel ESC Go back to the previous menu or the function menu to cancel
the operation
monitoring
12 Power
switch
Press this key to perform boot and shutdown operations
13 Play the
previous
record
I
current playback video ;
14 Play the
I
15 Slow Play
and normal playback;
16 Fast Play
17 Playback/
Pause II
18 Play/Pause II
22 Record REC
video channel
I
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2.4 Rear panel
(1) Video input (4) USB (7) VGA
(2) Video output (5) Network (8) Power
(3) Audio output (6) Audio input (9) Switch
Installation sketch map
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2.5 Audio and video input and output connections
2.5.1 Video input connections
The video input port is a BNC connector plug. The type of input signal is PAL/
The video signal must be of the correct standard and have a high signal to noise
natural color and brightness in the environment in which it is to operate.
Insure the vidicon signal is stable and credible
The vidicon should be installed in a suitable location where is away from
backlighting and low illumination or uses backlighting and low illumination
compensation.
The earth and power supply of the vidicon and the DVR should be shared and
stable.
Insure the transmission line is stable
optics to insure the signal quality.
The video signal line should be away from all electro magnetic Interference and
other signal line equipment. High voltage current should be especially avoided.
Insure the connection is stable
The signal and shield lines should be connected with a tight connection which
2.5.2 Video output connections and options
to take note of.
1). Do not leave the display turned on for a long time.
2). To ensure normal working demagnetize regularly.
3). Keep the display away from electro magnetic Interference.
A TV is not a suitable replacement for a video output. It can only be used for a
short period of time and is particuarly suseptabler to nearby interferance. The TV
can also damage other equipment.
2.5.3 Audio signal input
The audio port is a BNC connection.
The audio signal line should be strong and away from any electro magnetic
Interference and with a credible connection which should avoid false signals and
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2.5.4 Audio signal output
Commonly the output parameter of a DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv
Here are some methods to deal with this phenomena.
1). Adopt a better directional tone arm.
2).
howling phenomena.
3).
sound.
4).
2.6 Alarm input and output connections
1. Alarm input
A. Alarm input is grounding alarm input.
B. Alarm input demand is the grounding voltage signal.
C. When the alarm is connected with two DVRs or connected with DVR
2. Alarm output
When forming the output loop it must prevent the big current from relay damage.
3. PTZ decoder connections
A. The earth for the PTZ decoder and DVR must be shared otherwise
twisted pair is recommended.
B. Avoid high voltage. Take precaution against the thunder and lightning.
signal quality.
D. The 485 AB lines of the DVR can not connected with other 485 output
equipment in parallel.
E. The voltage between the AB lines of the decoder must be less than 5V.
4. Front equipment grounding note
Bad earthing can lead to burnout of the chip.
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5. Alarm input type unlimited
The DVR alarm output port is constant opening type.
(1) alarm input (2) grounding (3) RS232 (4) alarm output (5) RS485
Parameter Meaning
G grounding (earth)
Alarm output interface(constant open type)
RS232 port
485communication interface which is connected with the recording
control equipments such as the decoder
8 channels alarm input. Alarm input type unlimited.
The earth and the com port of the alarm sensor are parallel (The alarm sensor
The earth of the alarm and the DVR should be shared.
The NC port of the alarm sensor must be connected with the DVR alarm input
port.
The earth of the power supply and the alarm sensor must be shared when used
Please refer to the relevant relay parameters to avoid overloading that damages
the DVR.
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2.6.3 Alarm output port relay parameters
Interface material Silver
Rating
(resistance load)
Rating switch capacity
125VA 160W
1A
isolation 1000VAC 1minute
1000VAC 1 minute
Interface and winding 1000VAC 1 minute
Surge voltage 1500VAC (10×160us)
longevity Mechanical 50×106 MIN (3Hz)
Electric 200×103 MIN (0.5Hz)
Environment temperature oC
2.7 Speed dome connections
1. Connect the 485 lines of the speed dome with the DVR 485 interface.
2. Connect the video line with the DVR video input.
3. Connect the speed dome to a power supply.
R485
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3 Basic operation
Note: The button in gray display indicates nonsupport.
3.1 Turn on
Plug in and turn on the power supply switch. If the Power supply indicator light
lights up then the video recorder has turned on. After startup you will hear a
recording function will start up automatically. Then the video indicator light of the
corresponding channel will light up to let you know the DVR is working normally.
Note:
1). Make sure that the input voltage corresponds with the switch of the DVR
power supply.
2).
We suggest using UPS to protect the power supply under allowable conditions.
3.2 Turn off
There are two methods to turn off the DVR. Entering [main menu] and choosing
[turn off] in the [turn off the system] option is called soft switch. Pressing the
power supply switch is called hard switch.
1). Auto resume after power failure
resume the previous working status after a power failure.
2). Replace the hard disk
be turned off.
3). Replace the battery
supply switch in the rear panel must be turned off. The DVR uses a button
battery. The system time must be checked regularly. If the time is not correct you
using the same battery type.
Note: The setting information must be saved before replacing the battery
otherwise information will be lost.
3.3 System Login
corresponding functions in the user preview. There are three user settings. The
names are adminguest and default and these names have no password. Admin
is the super user preview; guest and default’s permissions are preview and video
playback.
User admin and guest’s
be revised; user default is the default login user whose permission can be revised
but not its password.
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Picture 3.1 System Login
Password protection: If the password is entered continuously wrong for three
account will be locked. (Through a reboot or after half an hour, the account can
be unlocked automatically).
3.4 Preview
You can right click mouse to choose the switch between the windows.
The surveillance video and the alarm status are shown in each window.
1 Recording status 3 Video loss
2 Motion detect 4 Camera lock
Table 3.1 Preview icon
3.5 Desktop shortcut menu
In preview mode you can right click your mouse to get a desktop shortcut
main menu, record mode, playback, PTZ control,
High Speed PTZ, Alarm Output, Color Setting, Output adjust, Logout, View
1/4/8/9/16 screens.
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Picture 3.2 Shortcut Menu
3.5.1 Main menu
Picture 3.3 Main Menu
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3.5.2 Playback
1). In the desktop shortcut menu.
2).
only state.(4.5.1)
Picture 3.4 video playback
1) 2). File information 3). File searching
4). File backup 5). Operation hint 6). Playback control
(File information)
(File backup)
Note:
Picture 3.5 detect the storage
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Detect: Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk or universal disk.
Erasure:
Stop: Stop the backup.
Backup:
Picture 3.6 recording backup
Remove
Add
Start/Pause
to stop the backup.
Cancel
(File searching
File type
Channel
Start Time
(Playback control) Refer to the following sheet for more information.
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Button Function Button Function
/ Play/pause Backward
Stop Slow play
Fast play Previous frame
Circulation
Full screen
Table 3.2 Playback control key
Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
(Operation hint) Display the function of the cursor place.
Special functions
Accurate playback
button. The system can operate accurate playback according to the searching
time.
Local zoom
you can drag your mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click your
3.5.3 Record Mode
l” means it is in recording mode.
You can use the desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [recording
function]> [recording set] to enter the recording control interface.
Picture 3.8 Record Mode
Schedule
Manual
channel in any state.
Stop
the channel in any state.
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3.5.4 Alarm output
”
means it is in alarming status.
You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [alarm function]>
[alarm output] to enter the alarm output interface.
Picture 3.9 alarm output
(
(Manual) Click the all button and the according channel is alarming no matter
the channel in any state.
(Stop) Click the stop button and the according channel stops alarming no matter
the channel in any state.
3.5.5 PTZ control
Note:
1). Decoder A(B) line connects with the DVR A (B) line. The connection is right.
3). The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.
Picture 3.10 PTZ setup
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