Rancent Tech DIGITAL VIDEO RECODER User manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECODER
USER’S MANUAL

User Manual
Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES................................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 DVR FRONT PANEL .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.14-CH DVR Front Panel...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 8-CH DVR Front Panel............................................................................................................................................4
2.2 REAR PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 4-CH DVR Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.28-CH DVR Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................................5
2.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 DVR INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 HDD INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 CAMERA AND MONITOR CONNECTION................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION.............................................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP .................................................................................................................................................8
4.1 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 LIVE SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU.........................................................................................................................................................8
5.1 POP-UP MENU....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 MAIN MENU GUIDE.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 MAIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
.2.1 Display setup..............................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.2 Record setup............................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.3 Network Setup...........................................................................................................................................................11
5.2.4 Record Search.............................................................................................................................................................13
5.2.5 Playback Player .........................................................................................................................................................14
5.2.6 Device Management ............................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.6.1 HDD Management...................................................................................................................................................................16
5.2.6.2 Alarm Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2.6.3 PTZ setup.................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2.6.4 Mobile......................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2.6.5 Motion Detect Setup ................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.7 System.........................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.7.1 Time Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.7.2 Password..................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.7.3 Video/Audio Setup...................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.7.4 Language .................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.7.5 System Information.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.2.7.6 Maintain...................................................................................................................................................................................22
5.4 MENU LOCK ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.4 RECORD SEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................ 23

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5.5 PTZ CONTROL.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.6 RECORD.............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.7 STOP RECORD ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 6: WEB APPLICATION MANAGER.................................................................................................................. 24
6.1 PLUG-INS DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 24
6.2 WEB CLIENT LOG-IN .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 WEB CLIENT INTERFACE..................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3.1 Menu Bar..................................................................................................................................................................25
6.3.1.1 Live Display ............................................................................................................................................................................25
6.3.1.2 Playback...................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.3.1.3 Remote Setting.........................................................................................................................................................................26
Channel Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................26
Alarm Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................................27
PTZ Parameters ..............................................................................................................................................................28
Network Parameters .......................................................................................................................................................29
Device Parameters ..........................................................................................................................................................30
Device Manage............................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.1.4 Local setting ............................................................................................................................................................................32
6.3.1.5 Logout......................................................................................................................................................................................32
6.3.2 PTZ Control.............................................................................................................................................................32
6.3.3 Play Control............................................................................................................................................................. 32
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 8: APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................34
8.1 RECORD ALARM SETTING ................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 SUSTAINABLE RECORD TIME LIST ...................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3 MAIL BOX SERVER LIST ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................ 35
8.5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.6 ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................................................................... 37

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Safety Instruction
1. Read Instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and / or spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
4. Water and / or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifier) that produce heat.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp soft cloth for cleaning.
7. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
9. Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment. And the equipment should be moved with care.
10. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions
may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury.
11. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use the same type
of battery as the one being used in the product.
12.Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the
amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
13.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
14.Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Chapter 1: DVR Features
Function Brief and Description
Real-time Monitoring Double video output, with Monitor or VGA virtual output, support Net-viewer and
Mobile Live monitor, and also support zoom in/out, auto sequence and PIP display.
Record Function H.264 video compression format; record quality adjustable, multiple recording
modes (Always, Scheduled, Manual, Alarm, Motion detection and remote record)
Record storage Support SATA large capacity HDD and save real-time record image to HDD.
Playback Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of recorded files.
Backup Support DVR backup via USB flash drive, removable drive, Recorder and
network.
Alarm Setting Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal
inputs.
Network operation Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase system security.
Mouse Operation Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
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Other Features：
 H. 264 video compression format; supports D1, HD1 and CIF resolutions;
 ADPCM audio compression format;
 Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux 2.6 operation system;
 Multiple operations (Live, record, playback, backup, network surveillance and mobile phone monitoring
simultaneously);
 Supports Double Encode bit network transmission;
 Supports remote live viewing via 3G mobile network;
 The video package time is adjustable;
 Friendly Menu reminder;
 Multiple alarm record mode
 Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, upgrade and mouse operation;
 With IR remote control;
 Multiple language OSD;
 Supports auto maintenance

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Chapter 2: Layout
2.1 DVR Front Panel
DVR is a short form of Digital Video Recorder.
2.1.1 4-CH DVR Front Panel
Item Key title
or Indicator Remark Function & Description
1 Power button Power on/off
2 Power Indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
4 HDD Indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is
being read or written to.
5
CH select Key:
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
CH select key
6 QUAD On Live display or Playback mode, switch to Quad
display.
7 REW 
Left direction key, Rewind key;
Pressing the key to decrease PTZ rotation speed and
parameter value.
8 PAUSE Pause / play frame by frame manually
9 PLAY Enter into [Record Search] Menu; Play record file.
10 FWD 
Right direction key, Forward key;
Pressing the key to increase PTZ rotation speed and
Parameter value.
11 STOP Stop Playing and/or manual recording.
12 REC ●Start manual record
13 MENU/ESC Enter into Main menu or Exit
14 Up key Move to up
15 SEL/EDIT Enter into pop-up menu; Select or Enter menu;
Edit menu.
16 Down key Move to down
17 PTZ：Enter into pop-up menu.
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2.1.2 8-CH DVR Front Panel
Item Key title or Indicator Remark Function & Description
1 Power button Power on/off
2 Power Indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
4 HDD Indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is
being read or written to.
5 SEARCH Record search
6 MUTE Mute on/off
7 CH- Switch to previous channel
8 CH+ Switch to next channel
9 QUAD On live mode, clicking the button will switch to
Quad display.
10 REW 
Move to left;
Rewind playing at multiple speeds;
Decrease parameter value of image setting.
11 PAUSE Pause/play frame by frame manually
12 PLAY Enter into pop up menu; Play recording file
13 FWD 
Move to right;
Forward playing at multiple speeds;
Increase parameter value of image setting
14 STOP Stop playing; Stop manual record
15 REC ●Start manual record
16 MENU/ESC Enter into Main menu/Exit
17 Up direction key Move to up
18 SEL/EDIT 
Enter into pop-up menu;
Confirm the selected operation
Enter into [Edit] function
19 Down direction key Move to down
20 PTZ：Enter into pop up menu.
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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 4-CH DVR Rear Panel
2.2.2 8-CH DVR Rear Panel
Item Physical port Connection method
1 Video input Connect CH1-8 (Virtual) video input device（BNC interface）
2 Video output Connect monitor output (BNC interface)
3 Audio I/O 4CH DVR: 4CH audio input and 2CH output;
8CH DVR: 8CH audio input and 1CH output. (RCA interface)
4 Ethernet: Port Connect LAN, Ethernet (RJ45 interface)
5 VGA Port Connect to VGA monitor, such as PC monitor (Optional)
6 USB Port Connect USB device (Flash Drive, Hard Drive and Recorder etc)
7 USB Port Connect USB mouse
8 RS-485/Sensor/Alarm RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
9 Power Port Connect power supply - DC12V 3A/5A
List 2-3
4-CH: RS485/Sensor/Alarm port functions (from
left to right):
Pin 1-2：PTZ Control port (Pin 1：RS-485A / Pin 2：
RS-485B)
Pin 3-4：Connect external sensor 1 input
Pin 5-6：Connect external sensor 2 input
Pin 7-8：Connect external sensor 3 input
Pin 9-10：Connect external sensor 4 input
Pin 11-12：Connect external sensor output
8-CH: RS485/Sensor/Alarm port functions (from left to right):
Pin 1-2：PTZ Control port (Pin 1：RS-485A / Pin 2：RS-485B)
Pin 3-4：Connect external sensor 1 input
Pin 4-5：Connect external sensor 2 input
Pin 6-7：Connect external sensor 3 input
Pin 7-8：Connect external sensor 4 input
Pin 9-10：Connect external sensor 5 input
Pin 10-11：Connect external sensor 6 input
Pin 12-13：Connect external sensor 7 input
Pin 13-14：Connect external sensor 8 input
Pin 15-16：Connect external sensor output

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2.3 Remote Controller
Mouse Operation
Except using buttons of front panel or remote controller, you also can use mouse to perform system
operation.
TYPE Function
Click left key of
Mouse
In menu lock mode, Enter into pop-up menu and clicking any sub menu to pop up Log-in
window; on menu unlock mode, enter into pop-up menu, and then clicking left key to
enter into any sub menu directly.
After entering into main menu, clicking left key could enter into any sub menu; On
[Detailed file] menu mode, clicking left key could playback one recording file.
Change the status of check box and motion detection area.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu; Click left key to stop dwell time display
when dwell time display is activated.
By clicking left key you can adjust Color control bar and volume control bar.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu
By clicking left key you can select values in edit boxes or pull-down menu and supports
Chinese word input, special symbol, numeric and character input, use instead of
[Enter- ] or [Backspace ]
Click right key of
Mouse
In live display mode, clicking right key will display pop-up menu (shown as Picture 5-1).
In Main menu or sub menu mode, clicking right key will exit current menu.
Double-click Left
key of Mouse
In live display or playback mode, double-clicking left key will maximize the screen.
Moving Mouse Select menu item
Sliding Mouse On motion mode, sliding mouse will select motion area; On [Color set] menu mode,
sliding mouse will adjust color control bar and volume control bar.
e Key title Key function
1 1-8 Channel select 1-8; Numeric key
2 9、0 Numeric key
3 ALL Multiple display mode
4 Menu Enter into Main menu/Exit
5 ▲Up direction key, Volume adjust
6 ▼Down direction key, Volume adjust
7 ◄/Left/Down direction key,Decrease/increase
parameter value of control bar
8 SEL Select key/Edit key;Confirm the selected operation.
9 Rewind key
10 Enter into record search menu;Play key
11 Forward key
12 ●Record key
13 Pause/Sequence key
14 ■Stop manual record; stop playing
15 Audio No function for this particular model
16 Mute Mute function

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Chapter 3 DVR INSTALLATION
3.1 HDD Installation
Caution：
1. Please do not Install or take out hard drive when DVR is running!
2. Some model has a HDD drawer. Please use provided key to take out the HDD drawer and put HDD
into the drawer correctly.
HDD Installation:
After cutting power, remove screws on two sides of body and on rear panel and open DVR
upper cover carefully;
Connect data cable and power cord of HDD to main board securely shown as Picture 3-1.
Fix the HDD back body shown as Picture 3-2;
Put the upper cover back carefully, re-attach screws.
Note: If users need higher performance HDD, strongly recommend to use special HDD for Security
Protection.
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection
Connect camera cable to video input of DVR, and from video output of DVR to Monitor via BNC
connector (Refer to section2.2-Rear Panel); or
If the camera is a PTZ speed dome, you could connect RS485 A & B to the according port of DVR
respectively (refer to system figuration on Chapter 8).
3.3 Power Supply connection
Please only use the power adapter supplied with the DVR.
After power on please make sure the video I/O connection well and select microphone and audio device
with RCA cable.
Picture 3-2
Picture3-1