Saten ST-DVR16HFI72 User manual

SATEN DVR
ST-DVR16HFI72
User Manual
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation
for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper
recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information
see: www.recyclethis.info.
Description on Laser Specification
The optical disc drive such as DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive 22X that is used in this computer is
equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the
drive.

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CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT TO IEC60825-1
LASER KLASSE 1
The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the
requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal
Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug
Administration.
In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 60825-1 and EN
60825-1 on class 1 laser product.
This computer is equipped with the optical disc drive in the following list according to the model.

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Safety Warnings and Cautions
Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions:
Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be
taken when using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present
a hazard to the user. This device should only be used by the Employees from our
company with knowledge and training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC mains voltages are present within the power supply assembly.
This device must be connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated
voltage and current. No user serviceable parts inside the power supply.
System Grounding (Earthing): To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that the
earth grounding is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also
connected to properly wired grounded receptacles and are approved medical devices.
Power Connect and Disconnect: The AC power supply cord is the main
disconnect device to mains (AC power).The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be readily accessible.
Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform
installation/maintenance on this device during an electrical storm.

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Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male
plug designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency
in your region. The connector that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320,
sheet C13, female connector. See the following website for more
information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.
Lithium Battery: This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the vendor’s instructions and in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
Perchlorate Material: Special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code of Regulations,
Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This device
includes a battery which contains perchlorate material.
Taiwan battery recycling:
Please recycle batteries.
Thermal and Mechanical Injury: Some components such as heat sinks, power
regulators, and processors may be hot; care should be taken to avoid contact with
these components.
Electro Magnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for
compliance with emissions limits of FCC and similar international regulations. This device is not, and may
not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased until authorization from the United States FCC or its
equivalent in other countries has been obtained. Use of this equipment in a residential location is
prohibited. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy which may result in
harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is required
to take measures to eliminate the interference or discontinue the use of this equipment.

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Lead Content:
Please recycle this device in a responsible manner. Refer to local
environmental regulations for proper recycling; do not dispose of device in
unsorted municipal waste.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to
contact dealer.
This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject
to change without notice. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. We will readily
improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the DVR.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the DVR in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same
or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C H A P T E R 1.................................................................................................................................... 12
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview........................................................................................................................................ 13
Product Features.................................................................................................................... 13
Product Application Diagram.....................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Operating Your DVR...................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Front Panel Controls............................................................................................... 16
IR Remote Control.................................................................................................................. 17
Using a USB Mouse ............................................................................................................... 18
Using the Soft Keyboard......................................................................................................... 19
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................... 20
C H A P T E R 2.................................................................................................................................... 21
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 21
Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR.......................................................................................... 22
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR................................................................................................. 23
Using the Setup Wizard................................................................................................................. 23
Setting Date & Time....................................................................................................................... 26
C H A P T E R 3.................................................................................................................................... 28
Live Preview ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Live Preview On-screen Display.................................................................................................... 29
Live Preview Icons.................................................................................................................. 29
Live Preview Operation.................................................................................................................. 29
Mouse Operation in Live Preview........................................................................................... 30
Digital Zoom............................................................................................................................ 31
Configure Live Preview Display..................................................................................................... 31
Set Camera Order .................................................................................................................. 32
C H A P T E R 4.................................................................................................................................... 34
Record Settings .................................................................................................................................. 34
Configure Record Settings............................................................................................................. 35
Before Record Settings........................................................................................................... 35
Initializing Record Settings ..................................................................................................... 35
Scheduling a Recording.......................................................................................................... 37
Starting a Manual Recording.................................................................................................. 38
Protect Recorded Files .................................................................................................................. 38
Lock/Unlock Recorded Files................................................................................................... 38
Set HDD to Read-Only ........................................................................................................... 39
C H A P T E R 5.................................................................................................................................... 41
Playback .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Video Playback.............................................................................................................................. 42
Playback Interface.................................................................................................................. 42
Playback by Search................................................................................................................ 43
Playback in Live Preview Mode.............................................................................................. 44

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Playback by System Log ........................................................................................................ 45
Playback Frame-by-Frame ..................................................................................................... 45
Digital Zoom............................................................................................................................ 46
C H A P T E R 6.................................................................................................................................... 47
Backup................................................................................................................................................. 47
Backing up Recorded Files............................................................................................................ 48
Exporting Files........................................................................................................................ 48
Export Video Clips.................................................................................................................. 50
Manage Backup Devices........................................................................................................ 51
C H A P T E R 7.................................................................................................................................... 52
Alarm Settings..................................................................................................................................... 52
Configure Alarms........................................................................................................................... 53
Motion Detection Alarm .......................................................................................................... 53
Sensor Alarm Settings............................................................................................................ 56
Manual Alarm Triggering ........................................................................................................ 58
Video Loss Detection.............................................................................................................. 59
Video Tampering Detection.................................................................................................... 61
Exception Settings......................................................................................................................... 63
Understanding Exception Trigger Options.............................................................................. 64
C H A P T E R 8.................................................................................................................................... 65
Network Settings................................................................................................................................. 65
Configuring Network Settings ........................................................................................................ 66
Configuring General Settings.................................................................................................. 66
PPPOE Settings ..................................................................................................................... 67
Configuring DDNS.................................................................................................................. 68
NTP Server Settings............................................................................................................... 70
Remote Alarm Host Settings................................................................................................... 70
Configuring Multicast.............................................................................................................. 71
Configuring Server and HTTP Ports....................................................................................... 72
C H A P T E R 9.................................................................................................................................... 73
PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................... 73
Navigate PTZ Menu....................................................................................................................... 74
Configure PTZ Settings.................................................................................................................. 74
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns........................................................................................ 75
Understanding PTZ Controls.................................................................................................. 75
Customizing Presets............................................................................................................... 76
Customizing Patrols................................................................................................................ 77
Customize Patterns ................................................................................................................ 79
C H A P T E R 1 0................................................................................................................................. 80
Camera Management.......................................................................................................................... 80
OSD Settings................................................................................................................................. 81
Display Settings............................................................................................................................. 81
Privacy Mask Settings.................................................................................................................... 82
C H A P T E R 1 1................................................................................................................................. 84

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HDD Management ............................................................................................................................... 84
Manage HDDs ............................................................................................................................... 85
Initializing HDDs ..................................................................................................................... 85
Set HDD Groups..................................................................................................................... 85
Set HDD Status ...................................................................................................................... 86
Checking HDD Status............................................................................................................. 87
Configure HDD Alarms........................................................................................................... 89
C H A P T E R 1 2................................................................................................................................. 91
DVR Management ............................................................................................................................... 91
Configure System Settings ............................................................................................................ 92
Configuring General Settings.................................................................................................. 92
Configuring Advanced Settings............................................................................................... 93
RS-232 Port Settings..................................................................................................................... 93
Managing User Accounts............................................................................................................... 94
Add a New User...................................................................................................................... 94
Deleting a User....................................................................................................................... 98
Modifying a User..................................................................................................................... 98
Manage System............................................................................................................................. 99
Importing & Exporting Configuration....................................................................................... 99
Updating System Firmware............................................................................................................ 99
Restore Default Settings.............................................................................................................. 101
View System Information............................................................................................................. 101
View System Log......................................................................................................................... 102
C H A P T E R 1 3............................................................................................................................... 104
Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 104
Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 105
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................. 106

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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction

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Overview
Developed on the basis of the latest technology, ST-DVR16HFI72 Series Digital Video Recorder
combines the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies delivering high
performance rock-solid reliability and longer recording times.
ST-DVR16HFI72 Digital Video Recorder can be used as a standalone video surveillance product, as well
as to build up a powerful surveillance network making it is perfect for home or small business
applications.
Figure 1. ST-DVR16HFI72 DVR
Product Features
Compression
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition.
G.711 audio compression standard.
Independent video encoding parameters, including frame rate, resolution, bit rate, video
quality, etc.
Normal and event recording parameters configurable for per individual camera.
Support dual stream.
Encoding for both audio/video composite stream and video stream; audio and video
synchronization during composite stream encoding.
Compression, storage and network transmission of video image at 4CIF, 2CIF or CIF
resolution.
Watermark technology.
Local Monitoring
1920x1080 HDMI output resolution.
Up to 1024×768 resolution for VGA output display.
Simultaneous VGA and CVBS output.
Multi-camera video live view, with the camera order adjustable.
Group switch, manual switch and automatic cycle modes selectable for video live view,
with the auto cycle period configurable.
Digital zoom in live view mode.
Shield of assigned channel for live view.

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Privacy masking capability.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported, and settings and callup of presets, patrols and
patterns.
Video image zoom-in by clicking the mouse and tracing by dragging mouse in PTZ control
mode.
Hard Disk Management
Connection 2 SATA hard each HDD with up to 2TB storage capacity.
S. M. A. R. T technology.
HDD standby function.
HDD file system is compatible with Windows. Use pre-allocating hard disk management
technology, and no disk fragments.
Recording
Cycle and non-cycle recording mode.
Normal and event video encoding parameters.
Multiple recording types, including manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm and
motion & alarm recording, etc.
8 recording time periods with separate recording types.
Pre-record and Post-record time for alarm and motion detection, and pre-record time for
scheduled and manual recording.
Lock and unlock of video files.
HDD property can be set to read-only.
Video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, time etc.
Digital zoom function in playback mode.
Pause, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in
progress bar by dragging the mouse.
Up to 4/8/16-channel synchronous playback.
Backup
Record files backed up via USB or SATA device.
Bunch backup by file or by time.
Record files edited for backup in playback.
Management and maintenance for backup devices.
Alarm & Exception
Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.
Various exception alarm types supported: alarms for video loss, motion detection, video
tempering, video in/out format unmatched, illegal access, network disconnection, IP
conflict, hard disk error and hard disk full.
Various exception alarm handling methods: pop-up alarm image on monitor, audible
warning, notify surveillance center, trigger alarm output, send Email, etc.
Auto recovery from exceptions.
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Control of DVR via mouse and IR remote control.
Three-level user management, each user with individual operating permission for DVR
and camera.
Powerful record and search for log of operation, alarm and exceptions.
Import/export of device configuration files.
Network
10M / 100M adaptive network interface.
TCP/IP protocol suites, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP protocols, etc.
Unicast and multicast supported; TCP and UDP protocols applicable in unicast
transmission.
Remote search, playback and download, lock/unlock of video files.
Support breakpoint resume.
Remote access and configuration of parameters; remote import/export of device
configuration parameters.
Remote access of device running status, system log and alarm status.
Remote formatting of hard disk, upgrade, reboot/shutdown and other system
maintenance operations.
RS -485 transparent channel transmission.
Event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.
Remote manual recording.
Remote video image capture in JPEG format.
Remote PTZ control.
Voice talk and broadcast.
Built-in WEB Server.
Development
Provision of SDK in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Application software source code of Demo.
Support and training service for application system development.
Operating Your DVR
There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls,
the included IR (Infrared) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft Keyboard.

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Using the Front Panel Controls
Figure 2. ST-DVR16HFI72Front Panel
1. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.
2. Status Indicators:
•POWER: the indicator lights in green when DVR is powered up.
•READY: the indicator lights in green when the device is running normally.
•STATUS:the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter
input mode.
•ALARM: the indicator lights in red when there is sensor alarm occurring.
•HDD: the indicator flickers in red when HDD is reading/writing.
•Tx/Rx:TX/RX indictor flickers green when network connection is functioning
normally.
3. IR Receiver: operation by IR remote control.
4. Compound Buttons:
•1 MENU: (1) Enter numeral “1”; (2) Access the main menu interface
•2ABC/F1: (1) Enter numeral “2”; (2) Enter letters “ABC”; (3) The F1 button when
used in a list field will select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn
on/off PTZ light.
•3DEF/F2:(1) Enter numeral “3”; (2) Enter letters “DEF”; (3) The F2 button is used to
cycle through tab pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
•4GHI/ESC: (1) Enter numeral “4”; (2) Enter letters “GHI”
(3) Exit and back to the previous menu
•5JKL/EDIT: (1) Enter numeral “5”; (2) Enter letters “JKL”; (3) Delete characters
before cursor;
(4)Select the checkbox and ON/OFF switch; (5) Start/stop record clipping in
playback
•6MNO/PLAY: (1) Enter numeral “6”; (2) Enter letters “MNO”;
(3) Playback, for direct access to playback interface
•7PQRS/REC: (1) Enter numeral “7”; (2) Enter letters “PQRS”; (3) Manual record, for
direct access to manual record interface; manually enable/disable record
•8TUV/PTZ: (1) Enter numeral “8”; (2) Enter letters “TUV”; (3) Access PTZ control
interface
•9WXYZ/PREV: (1) Enter numeral “9”; (2) Enter letters “WXYZ”; (3) Multi-camera
display in preview
•0/A:(1) Enter numeral “0”; (2) switch between input methods (upper and lowercase
alphabet, symbols and numeric input)
5. SHIFT: Switch of compound keys between the numeric/letter input and functional control.
6. Control Buttons:
•Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode,
the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the
Left and Right buttons are used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
•Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to select
checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or
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pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will advance
the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence preview mode, the buttons can be
used to pause / resume auto sequence.
Using IR Remote Control
Your DVR may also be controlled with the IR remote control, shown in Figure 3.
Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.
Figure 3. IR Remote Control
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel, including:
1. POWER: Turn on/off DVR.
2. DEV: Enable/Disable Remote Control.
3. Alphanumeric: Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.
4. EDIT: Same as JKL/EDIT button on front panel.
5. A: Same as 0/A button on front panel.
6. REC: Same as 7PQRS/REC button on front panel.
7. PLAY: Same as 6MNO/PLAY button on front panel.
8. INFO: Reserved.
9. VOIP: Same as 2ABC/F1 button on front panel.
10. MENU: Same as 1/MENU button on front panel.
11. PREV: Same as 9WXYZ/PREV button on front panel.
12. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: Same as DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel.

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13. PTZ: Same as 8TUV/PTZ button on front panel.
14. ESC: Same as ESC button on front panel.
15. RESERVED: Reserved.
16. F1: Same as 2ABC button on front panel.
17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18. F2 Button: The F2 button is used to cycle through tab pages. It can also be used to enter
the Channel&OSD Position settings.
Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation. If there is no
response:
1. Using the front control panel or the mouse, go into Menu > Settings > General > More
Settings.
2. Check and remember DVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR remote
controls.
3. Press the DEV button on the remote.
4. Enter the DVR ID# from step 2.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns green, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status
indicator does not turn green and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.
4. No fluorescent lamp is used nearby.
Using a USB Mouse
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB
mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the front panel of the DVR.
2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not
detected, please refer to the recommended device list from your provider.
The buttons on the mouse corresponds to:
1. Left Button:
•Single-Click: Select a component of a menu, such as a button or an input field. This is
similar to pressing the ENTER button on the remote/front panel controls.
•Double-Click: Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode in Preview/
Playback mode.
•Click and Drag: Clicking and dragging the Left mouse button can be used to control the
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OSD. It can also be used to setup the alarm areas.
2. Right Button:
•Single-Click: Shows pop-up menu.
3. Scroll-Wheel:
•Scroll Up: In Preview mode, scrolling up will switch to the previous screen. In Menu
mode, it will move the selection to the previous item.
•Scroll Down: In Preview mode, scrolling down will switch to the next screen. In Menu
mode, it will move the selection to the next item.
Using the Soft Keyboard
When a mouse is used to perform task on the DVR, clicking on a text input field will bring up the Soft
Keypad, shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Soft Keypad
The buttons on the soft keyboard represents:
Lowercase: Designates lowercase input is being used.
Uppercase: Designates uppercase input is being used.
Switch to Lowercase: Switch to lowercase input.
Switch to Uppercase: Switch to uppercase input.
Number: Designates number input is being used.
Symbols: Switch to symbols input.
Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor.
Enter: Confirm selection.
ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard.

User Manual
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Rear Panel:
Figure 5. ST-DVR16HFI72 Rear Panel
1. VIDEO OUT
2. VIDEO IN
3. AUDIO IN
4. AUDIO OUT
5. VGA Interface
6. LAN
7. USB Interface
8. RS-485 Interface, ALARM IN, ALARM OUT
9. 12VDC Power Supply Interface
10. POWER
11. GND
12. LINE IN
13. RS-232 Serial Interface
14. HDMI
15. LOOP OUT
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