SCW Ambassador Series User manual
“
The Ambassador” Series DVR User's Manual
866-414-2553
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Table of Contents
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1.3.1 General Series ....................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 HD-SDI Series.....................................................................................................................6
1.3.3 960H Series.......................................................................................................................10
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2.2.1 General Series ..................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 HD-SDI Series...................................................................................................................18
2.2.3 960H Series.......................................................................................................................19
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2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ...............................................................................................................25
2.6.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................25
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3.6.1 Connecting Video Input ...................................................................................................28
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output ................................................................................................30
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3.7.1 Audio Input.........................................................................................................................31
3.7.2 Audio Output......................................................................................................................32
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3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.......................................................................................36
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port ................................................................................................................37
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port.............................................................................................................37
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4.1.1 Login ...................................................................................................................................41
4.1.2 Main Menu .........................................................................................................................42
4.1.3 Logout.................................................................................................................................42
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ..................................................................................43
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery....................................................................................................43
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4.2.1 Live Viewing ......................................................................................................................43
4.2.2 Manual record ...................................................................................................................44
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4.4.1 Schedule Menu ......................................................................................................................49
4.4.2 Snapshot............................................................................................................................51
4.4.3 Image FTP .........................................................................................................................53
4.4.4 Snapshot Disk (For special series only) ........................................................................53
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4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu.................................................................................................................54
4.5.2 Motion Detect..........................................................................................................................54
4.5.3 Video Loss ..............................................................................................................................57
4.5.4 Camera Masking....................................................................................................................57
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4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface.............................................................................................58
4.6.2 Alarm setup........................................................................................................................58
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4.7.1 Detect Device ........................................................................................................................60
4.7.1 Backup................................................................................................................................61
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4.8.1 Cable Connection ..................................................................................................................62
4.8.2 PTZ Setup...............................................................................................................................62
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .............................................................................................64
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4.9.1Preset Setup ...........................................................................................................................65
4.9.2 Activate Preset ......................................................................................................................66
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup).....................................................................................................66
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour).............................................................................................................66
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.........................................................................................................................66
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function.....................................................................................................67
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4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ...................................................................................................................67
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan................................................................................................................67
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5.3.1 General...............................................................................................................................69
5.3.2 Encode ...............................................................................................................................71
5.3.3 Schedule ............................................................................................................................72
5.3.4 RS232.................................................................................................................................72
5.3.5 Network ..............................................................................................................................73
5.3.6 Alarm ..................................................................................................................................83
5.3.7 Detect .................................................................................................................................83
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ....................................................................................................................83
5.3.9 Display................................................................................................................................84
5.3.10 Default ...........................................................................................................................86
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5.5.1 HDD Management............................................................................................................87
5.5.2 Abnormity...........................................................................................................................91
5.5.3 Alarm Output .....................................................................................................................91
5.5.4 Manual Record..................................................................................................................92
5.5.5 Account ..............................................................................................................................92
5.5.6 Auto Maintain ....................................................................................................................94
5.5.7 TV Adjust............................................................................................................................95
5.5.8 Video Matrix.......................................................................................................................95
5.5.9 Remote Device..................................................................................................................96
5.5.10 Text Overlay .................................................................................................................97
5.5.11 Config File Backup.......................................................................................................99
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5.6.1 HDD Information .............................................................................................................100
5.6.2 BPS...................................................................................................................................101
5.6.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................101
5.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................102
5.6.5 Online Users....................................................................................................................103
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6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .......................................................................................106
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6.2.1 Preset Setup....................................................................................................................107
6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................107
6.2.3 Patrol Setup.....................................................................................................................107
6.2.4 Activate Patrol .................................................................................................................108
6.2.5 Pattern Setup ..................................................................................................................108
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function ..............................................................................................108
6.2.7 Border Setup ...................................................................................................................108
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...............................................................................................109
6.2.9 Flip ....................................................................................................................................109
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7.2.1 Real-time Monitor ...........................................................................................................113
7.2.2 PTZ ...................................................................................................................................115
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................117
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ......................................................................................118
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7.3.1 System Information.........................................................................................................119
7.3.2 System Configuration.....................................................................................................121
7.3.3 Advanced .........................................................................................................................143
7.3.4 Additional Function.........................................................................................................151
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series hybrid standalone DVR features and
functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1Electrical 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.
2Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR
4Qualified 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.
5Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
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!
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The hybrid standalone series DVR is an excellent digital monitor product designed for
security field.
It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression
algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream.
Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has various
functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio
video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network
data transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can
work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong
network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking,
telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.
This series product has the following features:
Analog and digital mixed input
Support analog and digital signal simultaneously. It can connect to multiple-channel high
definition IPC.
Real-time surveillance
Support analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. Realize the surveillance through the
monitor or displayer. Support HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data
modification. Support digital watermark.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio
and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as U disk, portable HDD, burner)
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Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record & playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support
search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame
play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support customized zoom function during the preview.
Network operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC
COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
The dual-network port has the multiple-access, fault-tolerance, load-balance setup mode.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPNP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3.1 General Series
Parameter 4-ch 8-ch 16-ch
Main Processor High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
System
OS Embedded LINUX
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System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel
playback and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical user interface
Input Devices Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input Method Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double
click USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compression H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compression G.711
Video Input
4-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75)
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75)
Video Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
1-ch matrix output.
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video Partition 1/4/8/9
windows(Optional)
1/4/8/9 windows 1/4/8/9/16/25/36
windows
Monitor Touring Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL625TV Line50f/sNTSC525TV line60f/s
Real-time monitor
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240,
QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF
176×144/176×120
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
Video monitor
Image Quality 6-level image quality (Adjustable)
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Privacy mask Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel Lock Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
4-ch 200-2000mv
10K(BNC)
8-ch 200-2000mv
10K(BNC)
16-ch
200-2000mv
10K (BNC)
Audio Input
There is a special series of 4-channel 200-2000mV 10K (BNC).
Audio Output 1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5K(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
1- ch audio input 200-3000mv 10K(BNC)
1- ch audio output 200-3000mv 5K(BNC)
Hard Disk 8 built-in SATA port. Support 8 HDD.
Hard disk
Hard Disk
Occupation
AudioPCM28.8MByte/h
Video56-900MByte/h
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record Search Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback Mode Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the
next file in the current channel
Record and
playback
Multi-channel
Playback
Support single channel, 4 channel, 9 channel and 16 channel
modes
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Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Partial
Enlargement
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any
zone to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk,
USB burner and etc.)
Support external eSATA device backup
Backup
function
Backup Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network control
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message
prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External Alarm Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input
4-ch alarm inputYou
can set normal open
or normal close type
to select the alarm
type.
8-ch alarm inputYou can
set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type.
16-ch alarm input
You can set
normal open or
normal close type
to select the
alarm type.
Alarm Output 6-channel relay output. (one of them can control DC+12v output)
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A125VAC1Aactivation alarm
USB Interface 4 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
Interface
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
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RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log statistics Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network
user.
Configurable user power.
User
Management
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authentication Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options:
Logout /shutdown/ restart.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power AC90~264V 50+2% Hz(Max. 220W)
Power
Consumption
25W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur e
055
Working
Humidity
10%90%
Air Pressure 86kpa106kpa
Dimension 2U standard industrial case. 440(W) x460(D) x89(H)mm
Weight 6.57.5KG (Exclude HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop/rack installation
1.3.2 HD-SDI Series
Parameter 4-ch
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Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel
playback and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical user interface
Input Devices Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input Method Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double
click USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compression H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compression G.711
Video Input 4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (0.8VBP- P, B75)
Video Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video Standard PAL (50f/s), NTSC (60f/s)
Record Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video Partition 1/4/8/9
windows(Optional)
1/4/8/9 windows 1/4/8/9/16/25/36
windows
Monitor Touring Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL (50f/s)NTSC (60f/s)
Real-time monitor
1080P1920*1080
Playback
1/4-ch:1080P 1920*1080
720P 1280*720,
D1 704×576/704×480,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240,
QCIF 176×144/176×120
Video monitor
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution 1080P 1920*1080
720P 1280*720
D1 704×576/704×480,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240,
QCIF 176×144/176×120
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Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
Image Quality 6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy mask Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel Lock Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
4-ch 200-2000mv 10K(BNC)
Audio Input There is a special series has 2-channel 200-2000mV 10K (BNC).
Audio Output 1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5K(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
2- ch audio input 200-3000mv 10K(BNC)
2- ch audio output 200-3000mv 5K(BNC)
Hard Disk 8 built-in SATA port. Support 8 HDD.
Hard disk
Hard Disk
Occupation
AudioPCM28.8MByte/h
Video56-3600MByte/h
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record Search Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback Mode Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Record and
playback
Various File
Switch Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the
next file in the current channel
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Multi-channel
Playback
Support single-channel, 4-channel modes.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Partial
Enlargement
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any
zone to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk,
USB burner and etc.)
Support external eSATA device backup
Backup
function
Backup Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network control
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message
prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External Alarm Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input 4-ch alarm inputYou can set normal open or normal close type to
select the alarm type.
Alarm Output 6-channel relay output. (one of them can control DC+12v output)
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A125VAC1Aactivation alarm
USB Interface 3 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Interface
RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
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Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log statistics Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network
user.
Configurable user power.
User
Management
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authentication Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options:
Logout /shutdown/ restart.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power AC90~264V 50+2% Hz(Max. 220W)
Power
Consumption 50W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur e
055
Working
Humidity
10%90%
Air Pressure 86kpa106kpa
Dimension 2U standard industrial case.440(W) x460(D) x89(H)mm
Weight 7.08.0 KG (Exclude HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop/rack installation
1.3.3 960H Series
Parameter 4-ch 8-ch 16-ch
Main Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
System
OS Embedded LINUX
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