Qvis iBox nvr User manual

iBox nvr
iZeus nvr
16 Channel 4PoE Network Video Recorders
User’s Manual
V 4.0.0 04/2013

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Table of Contents
1Features and Specifications ......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview...............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 iZeus NVR Series.........................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 iBox NVR Series...........................................................................................................................4
2Front Panel and Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................6
2.1 Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................6
2.1.1 iZeus NVR Series.........................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 iBox NVR Series...........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 iZeus NVR Series.........................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 iBox NVR Series.........................................................................................................................11
2.3 Alarm Connection..............................................................................................................................13
2.4 Bidirectional talk ................................................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end...............................................................................................................13
2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end.........................................................................................................14
2.5 Mouse Operation...............................................................................................................................14
3HDD Installation.........................................................................................................................................16
3.1 iZeus NVR Series..............................................................................................................................16
3.2 iBox NVR Series................................................................................................................................17
4Network Connection..................................................................................................................................18
5GUI Operation............................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Login....................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Right Click Menu ...............................................................................................................................22
5.3 Main Menu..........................................................................................................................................22

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5.4 Search & Playback............................................................................................................................23
5.5 Information .........................................................................................................................................27
5.5.1 HDD Information.........................................................................................................................27
5.5.2 BPS..............................................................................................................................................29
5.5.3 Log................................................................................................................................................29
5.5.4 Version.........................................................................................................................................31
5.5.5 Online Users ...............................................................................................................................31
5.5.6 Remote Device Information......................................................................................................32
5.5.7 Network Info................................................................................................................................33
5.5.7.1 Network Test......................................................................................................................33
5.5.7.2 Network Load....................................................................................................................34
5.6 Setting.................................................................................................................................................35
5.6.1 General........................................................................................................................................35
5.6.2 Encode.........................................................................................................................................38
5.6.3 Schedule......................................................................................................................................40
5.6.3.1 Quick Setup.......................................................................................................................41
5.6.4 RS232..........................................................................................................................................42
5.6.5 Network........................................................................................................................................43
5.6.5.1 Network Setting.................................................................................................................45
5.6.5.2 IP Filter...............................................................................................................................45
5.6.5.3 NTP Setup .........................................................................................................................47
5.6.5.4 Multicast.............................................................................................................................48
5.6.5.5 PPPoE................................................................................................................................49
5.6.5.6 DDNS .................................................................................................................................49
5.6.5.7 UPNP..................................................................................................................................51
5.6.5.8 WIFI Setting.......................................................................................................................52
5.6.5.9 Email...................................................................................................................................55
5.6.5.10 FTP.....................................................................................................................................56
5.6.5.11 Alarm center......................................................................................................................58
5.6.5.12 SNMP.................................................................................................................................58
5.6.5.13 Auto register......................................................................................................................59
5.6.6 Alarm............................................................................................................................................60
5.6.7 Detect...........................................................................................................................................64
5.6.7.1 Motion Detect....................................................................................................................64
5.6.7.2 Video Loss.........................................................................................................................67
5.6.7.3 Camera Masking...............................................................................................................67
5.6.8 PTZ...............................................................................................................................................68
5.6.9 Display.........................................................................................................................................70
5.6.10 Default..........................................................................................................................................71
5.6.11 Remote Device...........................................................................................................................72
5.6.11.1 UPNP..................................................................................................................................72
5.6.11.2 Built-in Switch Setup ........................................................................................................73
5.6.11.3 Remote Device .................................................................................................................73

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5.6.11.4 Short-cut Menu .................................................................................................................76
5.7 Advanced............................................................................................................................................77
5.7.1 HDD Management .....................................................................................................................77
5.7.2 Abnormity....................................................................................................................................80
5.7.3 Alarm Output...............................................................................................................................81
5.7.4 Manual Record...........................................................................................................................81
5.7.4.1 Manual record menu........................................................................................................81
5.7.4.2 Basic operation .................................................................................................................82
5.7.4.3 Enable/disable record ......................................................................................................82
5.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording...........................................................................................83
5.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording...............................................................................................84
5.7.5 Account........................................................................................................................................84
5.7.5.1 Modify Password ..............................................................................................................85
5.7.5.2 Add/Modify Group.............................................................................................................86
5.7.5.3 Add/Modify User ...............................................................................................................86
5.7.6 Auto Maintenance......................................................................................................................87
5.7.7 Config Backup ............................................................................................................................87
5.8 Shutdown............................................................................................................................................88
6Quick Configuration Tool..........................................................................................................................89
6.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................89
6.2 Operation............................................................................................................................................89
7Web Operation...........................................................................................................................................92
7.1 General Introduction .........................................................................................................................92
7.1.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................................92
7.1.2 Log in ...........................................................................................................................................94
7.2 LAN Mode...........................................................................................................................................96
7.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree.....................................................................................................97
7.2.2 System Menu..............................................................................................................................99
7.2.3 Monitor Window Switch...........................................................................................................100
7.2.4 PTZ Control...............................................................................................................................100
7.2.5 Color and More Setup .............................................................................................................102
7.3 WAN Login .......................................................................................................................................104
7.4 Configuration....................................................................................................................................106
7.4.1 System Information..................................................................................................................106
7.4.1.1 Version Information ........................................................................................................106
7.4.1.2 HDD information.............................................................................................................106

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7.4.1.3 Log....................................................................................................................................107
7.4.2 System Configuration..............................................................................................................108
7.4.2.1 General Setup.................................................................................................................108
7.4.2.2 Encode............................................................................................................................. 110
7.4.2.3 Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 111
7.4.2.4 RS232 .............................................................................................................................. 113
7.4.2.5 Network............................................................................................................................ 114
7.4.2.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................123
7.4.2.7 Detect...............................................................................................................................125
7.4.2.8 PTZ...................................................................................................................................127
7.4.2.9 Default & Backup............................................................................................................128
7.4.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................129
7.4.3.1 HDD Management..........................................................................................................129
7.4.3.2 Abnormity.........................................................................................................................130
7.4.3.3 Alarm I/O..........................................................................................................................131
7.4.3.4 Record..............................................................................................................................132
7.4.3.5 Account ............................................................................................................................133
7.4.3.6 Snapshot..........................................................................................................................135
7.4.3.7 Auto Maintenance...........................................................................................................135
7.4.3.8 Remote device................................................................................................................136
7.4.3.9 Preview Control ...................................................................................................................137
7.4.4 Additional Function ..................................................................................................................138
7.4.4.1 IPC Config .......................................................................................................................138
7.4.4.2 Auto register....................................................................................................................140
7.4.4.3 Mobile Config ..................................................................................................................140
7.4.4.4 WIFI Config......................................................................................................................141
7.5 Search...............................................................................................................................................142
7.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................145
7.7 About.................................................................................................................................................147
7.8 Log out ..............................................................................................................................................147
8FAQ ...........................................................................................................................................................148
9Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation ................................................................................................154
10 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD .....................................................................................................155
11 Appendix C Compatible USB2.0 List....................................................................................................161
12 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List .................................................................................................163
13 Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements ....................................................................165

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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.

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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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1Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
The NVRs within this series deliver high performance within a networked security surveillance
system. This series of products also support local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file
local storage, remote control & mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management &
control function.
In addition to this it can also provide integral centre storage, front-end storage and client-end
storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be setup anywhere. Working with other front-end
devices within the Qvis product range, this product series can establish a strong surveillance
network via the CMS. In order for the system to work you only need one network cable running
from each security camera, to the monitor workstation, within the whole network. There is no need
for multiple audio/video cables from the security cameras to the monitor workstation. The whole
project features a simple connection, which reduces network installation costs and a low amount
of maintenance work.
This series of NVRs can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy,
transportation and education.
1.2 Features
User
Management
Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely.
Every user belongs to an exclusive group.
Storage
Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you
can backup related audio/video data on to the network video recorder.
Supports Web and local video recording.
Alarm
Responds to external alarms (within 200MS) whilst continuing to monitor
and record video camera footage. This is based on user’s pre-defined
relay setup, the system can process the alarm input systematically and
will prompt user by using screen and voice alerts (supports pre-recorded
audio).
Supports central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can
remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from
various connected peripheral devices.
Alarm trigger Alerts sent to your EMAIL.
Network
Monitor
Sending audio/video data, through the network, can both be compressed
by the IPC or the NVS and then sent to the monitoring station. The data
will then be decompressed and displayed. If the bandwidth is big enough,
latency will be less than 500ms
Supports a maximum of 10 connections
Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP,
etc.
Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
Supports access in WAN.

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Window Split
Adopt the video compression and digital process to display multiple
windows on one monitor. Supports 1/4/8/9/16-window display.
Record
Supports scheduled record function. Save the recorded files on to the
HDD, client-end PC, or network storage server. You can search or
playback the saved files at the local-end or via the Web.
Backup
Supports network backup, USB2.0 record backup function, the recorded
files can be saved on to a network storage server, peripheral USB2.0
device, burner, etc.
Network
Management
Supervise NVR configuration and control power via an Ethernet
connection.
Supports network management remotely via the internet.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
Supports peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and
port connection.
Supports transparent data transmission such as RS232 (RS-422),
RS485 (RS-485).
Auxiliary
Supports both NTSC and PAL video formats.
User can access real-time system resource information and running
statistics display.
Supports log files.
Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.
IR control function. Shortcut menu operation via remote control.
Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 iZeus NVR Series
Parameter
Specifications
System
Resources
Max support 16-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for
each channel;
8-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
4-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Supports 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface
WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression
H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity
For H.264, it max supports 16-channel D1, 8-channel 720, 4-channel 1080P.
Audio
Compression
G.711a
Video Output
1-channel VGAanalog video output.
Video Input
4/8/16-ch network compression video input
HDMI
1-ch HDMI output.

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Audio Input
1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output
1-ch bidirectional talk output.
Window Split
4/8/9/16-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback
Max 16-channel D1/8-channel 720P/4-channel 1080P playback.
Alarm Input
4/8/16-ch series product support 4/8/16-ch alarm input respectively.
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
Storage
2 built-in SATA ports.
RS232 Port
One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.
RS485 port
One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB2.0 Port
2 peripheral USB2.0 ports.
Network
Connection
One RJ45 10/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port
One power port, power adapter. Input DC
12V.
Two power ports, power adapter.
Input DC 12V or DC 48V.
Power Button
One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button
One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
Support IR remote control
Clock
Built-in clock.
Indication Light
16 record status indication lights
One power status indication light.
One alarm status indication light.
One network status indication light.
One HDD status indication light.
Power
Consumption
＜12W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity
10℅－90℅
Air pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
375mm×287mm×52mm
Weight
1.5～2.5 KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation
Desk installation/Rack installation

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1.3.2 iBox NVR Series
Parameter
Specifications
System
Resources
Max support 16-ch standard definition with the transmission rate of 2Mbps for
each channel;
8-channel 720P, with the transmission rate of 4Mbps for each channel;
4-channel 1080P, with the transmission rate of 8Mbps for each channel;
Supports 20 online users at the same time,
The image delay time of each channel is under 500ms.
Operation
System
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Operation
Interface
WEB/Local GUI
Video
Compression
H.264/MPEG4
Encode
Capacity
For H.264, it max supports 16-channel D1, 8-channel 720, 4-channel 1080P.
Audio
Compression
G.711a
Video Output
1-channel VGAanalog video output.
Video Input
4/8/16-ch network compression video input
HDMI
1-ch HDMI output.
Audio Input
1-ch bidirectional audio input
Audio Output
1-channel bidirectional talk output.
Window Split
4/8/9/16-window
Multiple-chann
el Playback
Max 16-channel D1/8-channel 720P/4-channel 1080P playback.
Alarm Input
4/8/16-ch series product support 4/8/16-ch alarm input respectively.
Alarm Output
3-ch alarm output
Relay output. Relay （DC 30V 1A，AC 125V 0.5A（Activation output））
Including one controllable DC +12V output.
Storage
2 built-in SATA ports
1 peripheral eSATA port
RS485 port
One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.
USB2.0 Port
3 peripheral USB2.0 ports.
Network
Connection
One RJ45 10/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Power Port
One power port, power adapter. Input DC
12V.
Two power ports, power adapter.
Input DC 12V or DC 48V.

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Power Button
One power button in the rear panel.
Power Button
One power button in the front panel.
IR Remote
Control
Receiver
Support IR remote control
Clock
Built-in clock.
Power
Consumption
＜12W(Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃～+50℃
Working
Humidity
10℅－90℅
Air pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension
100mm×220mm×146mm
Weight
1～2KG（Exclude HDD）
Installation
Desk installation

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2Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 iZeus NVR Series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information:
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot
up or shut down NVR.
Number button
Number 0-9 and
etc.
Input number
Switch channel
Shift

In textbox, click this button to switch between
numeral, English (Small/Capitalized), donation and
etc.
Enable or disable tour.
Fast play

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Play/Pause

In backward playback or pause mode, click this
button to go 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 it to go to the search
interface.
Reverse/Pause

In normal playback or pause mode, click this button
to reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause
playback.
Play previous

In playback mode, playback the previous video
Play Next

In playback mode, playback the next video
Up/Down
,
Activate current control, modify setup, and then
move up and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

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Left/Right
,
Shift current activated control, and then move left
and right.
When playback, click these buttons to control
playback bar.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor
mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Assistant
Fn
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 1.5 seconds to delete the
previous character before the cursor.
Use to change settings within the motion detection
setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character (small/capitalized) and etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to
switch HDD record information and other
information (Menu prompt)
To view other special functions.
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction or
numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Window switch
Mult
Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
USB2.0 port
To connect USB2.0 storage device, USB2.0 mouse,
burner and etc.
Record light
1-16
For 4/8/16 channel device: indication light on means that
the channel is recording.
Power indication
light
Power
Power indication light.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD
HDD error has occurred or HDD capacity is below
specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert
you.
Network abnormal
indication light
Net
Network error has occurred or there is no network
connection, the light becomes red to alert you
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

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2.1.2 iBox NVR Series
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information:
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut
down NVR.
Assistant
Fn
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 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
Use to change settings within the motion detection setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character (small/capitalized), etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch HDD
record information and other information (Menu prompt)
To view other special functions.
USB2.0 port
To connect USB2.0 storage device, USB2.0 mouse, CD burner and
etc.
Power
indication light
Power indication light.

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HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD error has occurred or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Network
abnormal
indication light
Network error has occurred or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
Alarm indicator
light
The light turns on when an alarm occurred.
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 iZeus NVR Series
The rear panel of the iZeus NVR series is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information:
Port Name
Connection
Function
USB2.0 port.
Connect to USB2.0 mouse.
Network port
10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet
port. Connect to the network cable.
RS232(RS-422)
232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP
address or transfer transparent COM data.
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.
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA
VGA video output port. Output analog video
signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.

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Port Name
Connection
Function
1-16
Alarm input
port.
I/O port
There are four groups. The first group is
from port 1 to port 4, the second group is
from port 5 to port 8, the third group is
from 9 to 12, and the fourth group is from
13 to 16. They are to receive the signal
from the external alarm source. There are
two types; NO (normal open)/NC (normal
close).
When your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVS have the same
ground point.
Alarm input
port ground
end
Alarm input ground end.
NO1 to NO3
3-ch alarm
output port
3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：
port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～
C2,Group 3:port NO3～C3）).Output alarm
signal to the alarm device. Please make
sure there is power to the external alarm
device.
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
C1 to C3
A
RS485
(RS-485)
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is cable A. You can connect
to the control devices such as speed dome
PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is cable B. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
Power input
port
/
Input 12V DC.
Power button
/
/
Power on/off button.
PoE PORTS
/
/
Built-in Switch supports PoE function.
Power input
port
/
Switch power port. Input DC 48V.
VIDEO OUT
Video input
port
/
CVBS output
MIC IN
Audio input
port
/
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the
analog audio signal output from the devices
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Port Name
Connection
Function
MIC OUT
Audio output
port
/
Audio output port. It is to output the analog
audio signal to the devices such as the sound
box.
Bidirectional talk output.
Audio output on 1-window video monitor.
Audio output on 1-window video playback.
2.2.2 iBox NVR Series
The iBox NVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information:
Port Name
Connection
Function
USB2.0
USB2.0 port.
Connect to USB2.0 mouse.
NET
Network port
10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet
port. Connect to the network cable.
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.