SCW The ECON XL series User manual

“ The ECON XL” Series DVR User's Manual
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Table of Contents
................................................................ 10
  ............................................................................................................................................... 10
  ................................................................................................................................................ 10
  ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 4 HDDs Series.................................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 8 HDDs (Without the Audio Function) Series ............................................................................. 14
1.3.3 8 HDDs (Extra stream CIF/QCIF) Series .................................................................................... 18
1.3.4 8 HDDs (Extra stream QCIF) Series............................................................................................ 21
 ......................................................................... 26
  ........................................................................................................................................... 26
 ............................................................................................................................................ 28
 ............................................................................................................................. 29
 .................................................................................................................................... 30
 ...................................................................................................................................... 32
 ......................................................................................................... 34
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 34
2.6.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 34
............................................................. 35
 ........................................................................................................................ 35

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  ................................................................................................... 35
 ................................................................................................................................... 35
3.3.1 8 HDD series ...................................................................................................................................35
3.3.2 4 HDD Series................................................................................................................................... 36
  .................................................................................................................................. 36
 .................................................................................................................. 37
  .................................................................................. 37
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 37
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................................... 38
  .................................................................. 38
3.7.1 Audio Input....................................................................................................................................... 39
3.7.2 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................39
  ................................................................................................. 40
3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................... 41
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port .............................................................................................................................. 42
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................................... 42
 .................................................................................................................................................... 43
 .................................................................................................................................................... 43
  ................................................................................................................................... 43
 ............................................ 45
  ............................................................................................................... 45
4.1.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................. 45
4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 46
4.1.3 Logout............................................................................................................................................... 46
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 47

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4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 47
 ..................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.2 Manual record..................................................................................................................................47
  .............................................................................................................................. 49
  ............................................................................................................................................... 52
4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 52
4.4.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................................... 54
4.4.3 Image FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 56
4.4.4 Snapshot Disk (For special series only) ...................................................................................... 56
  .................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu...............................................................................................................................57
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................ 57
4.5.3 Video Loss............................................................................................................................................. 59
4.5.4 Camera Masking.................................................................................................................................. 60
  .................................................................................................... 61
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface........................................................................................................... 61
4.6.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 61
  .................................................................................................................................................. 63
4.7.1 Detect Device....................................................................................................................................... 63
4.7.1 Backup.............................................................................................................................................. 63
  ............................................................................................................ 64
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................64
4.8.2 PTZ Setup............................................................................................................................................. 64
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 66
 ................................................................................................................ 66
4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 67
4.9.2 Activate Preset.....................................................................................................................................68
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.5 Pattern Setup....................................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function................................................................................................................... 68

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4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................................................. 69
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 69
  ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
 ................... 70
  ............................................................................................................................................ 70
  ............................................................................................................................................ 70
  ................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 71
5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 73
5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 74
5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 74
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 75
5.3.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 84
5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................... 84
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ..................................................................................................................................84
5.3.9 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 85
5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 86
  ................................................................................................................................................... 87
  .............................................................................................................................................. 87
5.5.1 HDD Management.......................................................................................................................... 88
5.5.2 Abnormity ......................................................................................................................................... 91
5.5.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................92
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................92
5.5.5 Account............................................................................................................................................. 92
5.5.6 Auto Maintain................................................................................................................................... 95
5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 95
5.5.8 Video Matrix..................................................................................................................................... 96
5.5.9 Card Overlay....................................................................................................................................96
5.5.10 Config File Backup..................................................................................................................... 98
 ............................................................................................................................................ 99
5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 99
5.6.2 BPS................................................................................................................................................. 100

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5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................. 100
5.6.4 Version ........................................................................................................................................... 101
5.6.5 Online Users.................................................................................................................................. 101
 ............................................................................................................................................ 102
 ............................................................................ 103
  ............................................................................................................... 103
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ..................................................................................................... 103
 ..................................................................................... 104
6.2.1 Preset Setup.................................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.2 Activate Preset .............................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ................................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ............................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.5 Pattern Setup................................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................. 106
6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................. 106
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ............................................................................................................. 106
6.2.9 Flip .................................................................................................................................................. 106
 ............................................................................ 108
 .......................................................................................................................... 108
 .................................................................................................................................................... 108
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor.......................................................................................................................... 111
7.2.2 PTZ ................................................................................................................................................. 113
7.2.3 Color ............................................................................................................................................... 115
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path .................................................................................................... 115
  ............................................................................................................................................ 116
7.3.1 System Information....................................................................................................................... 116
7.3.2 System Configuration................................................................................................................... 119
7.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 138
7.3.4 Additional Function ....................................................................................................................... 145
  ................................................................................................................................................. 147

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  ................................................................................................................................................... 150
  ................................................................................................................................................... 151
  ................................................................................................................................................ 152
 ...................................................................................................................... 152
 ................................................ 153
................................................................................................................. 154
  ................................................. 159
 ........................................ 160
 ............................................ 164
  ................................................. 165
  .................................................. 167
  ..................................... 168
 .................................................................................... 169
................ 174

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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 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
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 DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR
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 DVR 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 40 
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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 
 
This series product 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 detail 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 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:
 Real-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.
 Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
 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 flash disk, portable HDD, burner) and eSATA
port.
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 specified zone enlargement.