RedLeaf 32 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Features and Specifications ................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Features......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 32V/32V-P Series ...................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 32V/32V-P Series .................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Alarm Connection ........................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Bidirectional talk.......................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 Device-end to PC-end............................................................................................. 12
1.4.2 PC-end to the device-end ....................................................................................... 13
1.5 Mouse Operation......................................................................................................... 13
1.6 Remote Control............................................................................................................ 14
2 HDD Installation.................................................................................................................. 17
2.1 32V/32V-P Series .......................................................................................................... 17
3 System Performance ........................................................................................................... 18
4 GUI Operation..................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Login ........................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Right Click Menu.......................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Main Menu.................................................................................................................. 21
4.4 Search & Playback........................................................................................................ 21
4.5 Information ................................................................................................................. 24
4.5.1 HDD Information.................................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 BPS........................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.3 Log ........................................................................................................................ 27
4.5.4 Version .................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.5 Online Users .......................................................................................................... 29
4.5.6 Remote Device Information.................................................................................... 29
4.6 Setting......................................................................................................................... 30
4.6.1 General.................................................................................................................. 31
4.6.2 Encode .................................................................................................................. 32
4.6.3 Schedule................................................................................................................ 34
4.6.3.1 Quick Setup ................................................................................................... 35
4.6.4 RS232 .................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.5 Network ................................................................................................................ 36
4.6.5.1 Network Setting............................................................................................. 37
4.6.5.2 IP Filter.......................................................................................................... 38
4.6.5.3 NTP Setup...................................................................................................... 38
4.6.5.4 Multiple Cast Setup........................................................................................ 39
4.6.5.5 PPPoE ............................................................................................................ 40
4.6.5.6 DDNS Setup ................................................................................................... 40
4.6.5.7 UPNP............................................................................................................. 42
4.6.5.8 WIFI Setting ................................................................................................... 43
4.6.5.9 Email ............................................................................................................. 45

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4.6.5.10 FTP ................................................................................................................ 46
4.6.5.11 Alarm center.................................................................................................. 48
4.6.5.12 SNMP ............................................................................................................ 48
4.6.5.13 Auto register.................................................................................................. 49
4.6.6 Alarm .................................................................................................................... 49
4.6.7 Detect.................................................................................................................... 53
4.6.8 PTZ ........................................................................................................................ 56
4.6.9 Display .................................................................................................................. 58
4.6.10 Default .................................................................................................................. 59
4.6.11 Remote Device....................................................................................................... 60
4.6.11.1 Built-in Switch Setup ...................................................................................... 60
4.6.11.2 Remote Device............................................................................................... 61
4.6.11.3 Short-cut Menu.............................................................................................. 63
4.7 Advanced..................................................................................................................... 64
4.7.1 HDD Management ................................................................................................. 64
4.7.2 Abnormity ............................................................................................................. 67
4.7.3 Alarm Output......................................................................................................... 68
4.7.4 Manual Record ...................................................................................................... 68
4.7.4.1 Manual record menu...................................................................................... 68
4.7.4.2 Basic operation .............................................................................................. 68
4.7.4.3 Enable/disable record .................................................................................... 69
4.7.4.4 Enable all channel recording........................................................................... 69
4.7.4.5 Stop all channel recording .............................................................................. 70
4.7.4.6 Account ......................................................................................................... 70
4.7.4.7 Modify Password ........................................................................................... 71
4.7.4.8 Add/Modify Group......................................................................................... 71
4.7.4.9 Add/Modify User ........................................................................................... 72
4.7.5 Auto Maintenance ................................................................................................. 72
4.7.6 Configuration Backup............................................................................................. 73
4.8 Shutdown .................................................................................................................... 73
5 Quick Configuration Tool ..................................................................................................... 75
5.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 75
5.2 Operation .................................................................................................................... 75
6 Web Operation ................................................................................................................... 78
6.1 General Introduction.................................................................................................... 78
6.1.1 Preparation............................................................................................................ 78
6.1.2 Log in..................................................................................................................... 78
6.2 LAN Mode ................................................................................................................... 79
6.2.1 Monitor Channel Menu Tree................................................................................... 80
6.2.2 System Menu......................................................................................................... 83
6.2.3 Monitor Window Switch ........................................................................................ 83
6.2.4 PTZ Control............................................................................................................ 83
6.2.5 Color and More Setup ............................................................................................ 85
6.3 WAN Login................................................................................................................... 86
6.4 Configuration............................................................................................................... 88
6.4.1 System Information................................................................................................ 88

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6.4.1.1 Version Information ....................................................................................... 88
6.4.1.2 HDD information............................................................................................ 88
6.4.1.3 Log ................................................................................................................ 89
6.4.2 System Configuration ............................................................................................. 89
6.4.2.1 General Setup ................................................................................................ 89
6.4.2.2 Encode .......................................................................................................... 91
6.4.2.3 Schedule........................................................................................................ 92
6.4.2.4 RS232 ............................................................................................................ 94
6.4.2.5 Network ........................................................................................................ 95
6.4.2.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................... 103
6.4.2.7 Detect.......................................................................................................... 105
6.4.2.8 PTZ .............................................................................................................. 106
6.4.2.9 Default & Backup ......................................................................................... 107
6.4.3 Advanced............................................................................................................. 108
6.4.3.1 HDD Management ....................................................................................... 108
6.4.3.2 Abnormity ................................................................................................... 109
6.4.3.3 Alarm I/O .................................................................................................... 110
6.4.3.4 Record......................................................................................................... 111
6.4.3.5 Account ....................................................................................................... 111
6.4.3.6 Snapshot ..................................................................................................... 113
6.4.3.7 Auto Maintenance ....................................................................................... 113
6.4.3.8 Remote device ............................................................................................. 114
6.4.3.9 Preview Control ........................................................................................... 115
6.4.4 Additional Function.............................................................................................. 116
6.4.4.1 Auto register................................................................................................ 116
6.4.4.2 Mobile Configuration ................................................................................... 116
6.4.4.3 WIFI Configuration ....................................................................................... 117
6.5 Search ....................................................................................................................... 118
6.6 Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 121
6.7 About ........................................................................................................................ 123
6.8 Log out ...................................................................................................................... 123
7 FAQ .................................................................................................................................. 124
8 Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation................................................................................ 129
9 Appendix B Compatible SATA HDD..................................................................................... 130
10 Appendix C Compatible USB List .................................................................................... 132
11 Appendix D Compatible Displayer List............................................................................ 134
12 Appendix E No-IP DDNS................................................................................................. 135
Appendix H Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements .............................................................. 141

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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 here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation. Do not place objects on 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, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃to 50 ℃.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the
components are included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the
same model!
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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Component Name
32 Series
32-P
Series
32-S
Series
32V Series
32V-P
Series
38 Series
38-E
Series
NVR
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7-pin SATAzcable
2
2
2
N/A
N/A
8
8
Power cable
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Network cable
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Remote control
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Black optical mouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Power adapter
1
2
1
1
2
N/A
N/A
Quick start guide
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
CD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Plastic pad
4
4
4
4
4
4
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1Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-window display,
recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function. All
these functions support this series product to be used in various situations.
This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be set
in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IPC, NVS, this series product can establish a strong surveillance
network via the CMS. In the network system, there is only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in the
whole network. There is no audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple
connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.
This series NVR 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 in the network video recorder.
Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the client end.
Alarm
Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on user’s pre-defined relay
setup, system can process the alarm input correctly and prompt user by screen and voice
(support pre-recorded audio).
Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can remotely notify user
automatically. Alarm input can be derived from various connected peripheral devices.
Alert you via EMAIL.
Network Monitor
Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS to client-ends, then the
data will be decompressed and display. If bandwidth is big enough, latency is less than 500ms
Support max 10 connections
Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP and etc.
Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SMTP.
Support WEB access in WAN.
Window Split
Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several windows in one monitor.
Support 1/4/9/16-window display.
Record
Support schedule record function. Save the recorded files in 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
Support network backup, USB record backup function, the recorded files can be saved in
network storage server, peripheral USB device, burner and etc.
Network
Management
Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet.
Support management via WEB.
Peripheral
Equipment
Management
Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and port connection.
Support transparent data transmission through RS232/RS485.

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Auxiliary
Support switch between NTSC and PAL.
Support real-time system resources information and running statistics display.
Support log file.
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.
1.2.1 32V/32V-P Series
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
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.
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.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize 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)
Realize other special functions.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse, burner and etc.

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Power indication
light
Power
Power indication light.
HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light
becomes red to alert you.
Network abnormal
indication light
Net
Network error occurs 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.
1.2.2 32V/32V-P Series
The 32V series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2
Figure 1-2
The 32V-P rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name
Connection
Function
USB
USB port.
Connect to USB mouse.
NET
Network port
10M/100M/1000M 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.
VGA
VGA video output
port
VGA
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can
connect to the monitor to view analog video.
1-3
Alarm input port
1-3.
I/O port
Alarm input port.
When your alarm input device is using external power,
please make sure the device and the NVS have the
same ground.
Alarm input port
ground end
Alarm input ground end.
NO
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.
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Port Name
Connection
Function
A
RS485 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.
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.
Please note the 32V series product does not have this
port.
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio
signal output from the devices such as mike phone, pickup.
MIC OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal to the
devices such as the sound box.
eSATA
eSATA port
External SATA port. It can connect to the device of the SATA
port. Please jump the HDD when there is peripheral
connected HDD.
1.3 Alarm Connection
Please refer to the steps listed below.
Connect the alarm input device to the alarm input port.
Connect the alarm output device to the alarm output port. The NO and NC alarm output device can connect to the NO/C/NC
port. For the NO alarm device, please connect to the NO/C ports. For the NC alarm device, please connect to the NC/C ports.
Please note the NO/C ports are for NO alarm device only.
Open Web, and go to the Alarm setup interface to set the alarm input and output. The alarm 01 is corresponding to the first
channel of the device I/O port and so on. Please set the NO/NC type according to the high/low level the alarm input device
generated when an alarm occurred
Set the alarm output on the Web. The alarm output 01 is corresponding to the first group of alarm output port.
1.4 Bidirectional talk
1.4.1 Device-end to PC-end
Device Connection
Please connect the speaker or the pickup to the first audio input port in the device rear panel. Then connect the earphone or the
sound box to the audio output port in the PC.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the following interface to enable bidirectional talk.

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Figure 1-4
Listening Operation
At the device end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the earphone or sound box at the
pc-end.
1.4.2 PC-end to the device-end
Device Connection
Connect the speaker or the pickup to the audio output port in the PC and then connect the earphone or the sound box to the first
audio input port in the device rear panel.
Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor.
Please refer to the above interface (Figure 1-4) to enable bidirectional talk.
Listening Operation
At the PC-end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the earphone or sound box at the
device-end.
1.5 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 combo box to pop up dropdown list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can
input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here ← 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.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front panel to input. For example,
click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
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, pops up shortcut menu.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press middle
button
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.
1.6 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in X282H282H282HFigure 2-4X.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

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Figure 1-5
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Serial Number
Name
Function
1
Power button
Click it to boot up or shut down the device.
2
Address
Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.
3
Forward
Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.
4
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
5
Next record
In playback mode, playback the next video.
6
Previous record
In playback mode, playback the previous video.
7
Play/Pause
In pause mode, click this button to realize normal
playback.
In normal playback click this button to pause playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video
search menu.
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Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode, click this button to realize
normal playback.
In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.
9
Cancel
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation
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Record
Start or stop record manually
In record interface, working with the direction buttons to
select the record channel.
Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go
to the Manual Record interface.
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Direction keys
Switch current activated control, go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control the playback process
bar.
Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)
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Confirm /menu key
go to default button
go to the menu
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Multiple-window switch
Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
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Auxiliary key
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ
control and Video color.
Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface, working with direction keys
to complete setup.
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0-9 number key
Input password, channel or switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the input method.

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2HDD Installation
For the first time install, please be aware that whether the HDDs have been installed.
Strongly recommended to use the HDDs which we suggest you to use (high speed HDD that above 7200 rounds), we do not
suggest you to use PC specified HDD.
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Usually we do not
recommend the PC HDD.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
2.1 32V/32V-P Series
Important：
Please turn off the power before you replace the HDD.
①Use 4 screws to secure the HDD
②Put the HDD to the HDD box at the front.
③Pull the HDD knob up when you put the HDD
into the box in case the knob buckle may strike
the front panel.
④Put the knob back after you insert the HDD
to the SATA board.

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3System Performance
This series product max supports 32-channel standard definition video/high definition non-real-time video and the
transmission rate is 1mbps per channel. It can also max supports 4-channel high definition video and the transmission rate is
8mbps. The delay time of each channel is below 500ms.
Model
System Performance
4-ch series
Max support 4-channel video.
Total resources:400/480fps@D1,200/240fps@720P.100/120@1080P.
8-ch series
Max support 8-channel video.
Total resources:400/480fps@D1,200/240fps@720P.100/120@1080P.
16-ch series
Max support 16-channel video.
Total resources:400/480fps@D1,200/240fps@720P.100/120@1080P.
32-ch series
Max support 32-channel standard definition video.
Support 8-channel 1080p/5mbps (extra stream D1/1mbps), 16-channel 720p/2mbps (extra
CIF/640kbps), 32-channel D1/1mbps.
Important
The standard definition device here is referring to the devices of D1 resolution or below.
The high definition device here is referring to the devices of 702P resolution or higher.

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4GUI Operation
Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse and power cable. Click the power button at the rear panel and then
boot up the device to view the analog video output. You can use the mouse to implement some GUI operation.
4.1 Login
After device booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode. See Figure 4-1.Please note the displayed window amount
may vary. The following figure is for reference only.
Figure 4-1
You can use USB mouse to input. Click to switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.
Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lo
Figure 4-2
You can overlay the corresponding date, time and channel name on each screen. You can refer to the following sheet for channel
record or alarm status information.
Preview Control
The preview control function has the following features.
Support preview playback.
In the preview desktop, system can playback previous 5-60 minutes record of current channel. Please go to the
Main Menu->General to set real-time playback time.
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detection
4
Camera lock

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Support drag and play function. You can use your mouse to select any playback start time.
Support playback, pause and exit function.
Right now, system does not support slow playback and backward playback function.
Support digital zoom function.
Support real-time backup function.
You can follow the contents listed below for the operation instruction.
Preview control interface
Move you mouse to the top centre of the video of current channel, you can see system pops up the preview control interface.
See Figure 4-3. If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has
no operation, the control bar automatically hides.
Figure 4-3
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Name
Function
1
Real time playback
It is to playback the previous 5-60 minutes record of current
channel.
Please go to the Main Menu->General to set real-time playback
time.
System may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such record in
current channel.
2
Digital zoom
It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It supports
zoom in function of multiple-channel.
The selected area has an icon as and the free area is
shown as an icon as .
3
Real-time backup function
It is to back up the video of current channel to the USB device.
System can’t backup the video of multiple-channel at the same
time.
Current selected backup channel has an icon as and
the free channel is shown as an icon as .
Once the backup started, you can see the free channel is
shown as an icon as .
4
Remote device add shortcut
It is to go to the remote device connection interface.
5
Bidirectional talk
Support bidirectional talk function.
6
Exit
Playback control
The playback control has the following features.
1 2 3 4 5