Securitytronix ST-DVR8708BG User manual

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USER MANUAL
ST-DVR8708BG
8-Channel Digital Video Recorder

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE'CONTENTS....................................................................................................4!
PRODUCT'DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................4!
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................5!
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................6!
1.!UNPACKING and HANDLING ................................................................................................................. 6!
2.!MECHANICAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................................... 6!
3.!SPECIAL ATTENTION................................................................................................................................. 6!
4.!WIRING CONNECTIONS and HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION.............................................. 7!
5.!HARD DRIVE (HDD) INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 8!
HDD Storage Calculator ......................................................................................................................................9!
6.!ALARM CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................ 9!
CONTROLS .................................................................................................................11!
1.!FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................................. 11!
2.!INFRARED REMOTE ................................................................................................................................ 12!
3.!MOUSE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 13!
Left Mouse Key –Single Click ...................................................................................................................... 13!
Right Mouse Key –Single Click ................................................................................................................... 13!
OPERATION ...............................................................................................................14!
1.!POWERING ON and SHUTTING DOWN....................................................................................... 14!
Powering On ............................................................................................................................................................ 14!
Shutting Down......................................................................................................................................................... 14!
2.!ACCESSING SYSTEM MENU ............................................................................................................. 15!
3.!USER ACCESS RIGHTS ........................................................................................................................ 15!
4.!PREVIEW MODE......................................................................................................................................... 16!
5.!MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................................................... 16!
6.!RECORDING OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 18!
Manual Recording ................................................................................................................................................ 18!
Auto Recording....................................................................................................................................................... 19!
Auto Recording –Motion Detection Recording................................................................................... 20!
Auto Recording –Video Blind........................................................................................................................ 23!
Auto Recording –Video Loss ........................................................................................................................ 24!
Auto Recording –Alarm Recording............................................................................................................ 25!
7.!PLAYBACK OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 27!
8.!BACKING UP RECORDING FILES................................................................................................... 29!
File Backup –PlayBack/File Search Screen ........................................................................................ 30!
File Backup –Direct From Main Menu..................................................................................................... 31!
9.!PTZ CONTROL............................................................................................................................................. 32!
PTZ Camera Connection.................................................................................................................................. 32!
PTZ Camera Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 33!
PTZ Camera Control........................................................................................................................................... 34!
Setting Presets ....................................................................................................................................................... 34!
Tour Between Points........................................................................................................................................... 36!
Pattern......................................................................................................................................................................... 37!
Border Scan ............................................................................................................................................................. 38!

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Auto Pan, Flip and Reset .................................................................................................................................40!
Other PTZ Control Functions......................................................................................................................... 40!
10.!SYSTEM SETTINGS............................................................................................................................... 41!
General Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 41!
Encode Settings..................................................................................................................................................... 43!
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 44!
Network Service Settings.................................................................................................................................45!
GUI Display Settings........................................................................................................................................... 49!
PTZ Configuration Settings............................................................................................................................. 50!
Tour (Screen Sequencing) Settings........................................................................................................... 50!
11.!ADVANCED FEATURES...................................................................................................................... 51!
HDD Management................................................................................................................................................ 51!
User Account Management ............................................................................................................................ 52!
Online User............................................................................................................................................................... 54!
Output Adjust........................................................................................................................................................... 55!
Auto Maintain .......................................................................................................................................................... 55!
Restore Defaults.................................................................................................................................................... 56!
Upgrade...................................................................................................................................................................... 56!
Device Information ............................................................................................................................................... 57!
12.!SYSTEM INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 57!
Hard Disk Information......................................................................................................................................... 57!
Code Stream Statistics ...................................................................................................................................... 58!
Log Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 58!
Edition / Version Information.......................................................................................................................... 59!
13.!MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS and SETTINGS.................................................................. 60!
Disk Event .................................................................................................................................................................60!
Color Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 60!
REMOTE'MANAGEMENT'USING'CLIENT'SOFTWARE ...................................................62!
1.!CMS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 62!
CONFIGURING and USING THE CMS CLIENT ............................................................................... 64!
2.!SNS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 76!
CONFIGURING and USING THE SNS CLIENT................................................................................ 78!

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
This package contains:
One ST-DVR8708BG 8-channel digital video recorder
One infrared remote control with 2 AAAbatteries
One optical mouse
Two hard drive cables (inside the unit)
Eight hard drive screws
One power supply
One user manual
One CD with manufacturer documentation and remote management software
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ST-DVR8708BG is a cost-effective DVR designed for the security professional as a digital
surveillance product. Based on an embedded LINUX operating system the ST-DVR8708BG
provides a very stable platform featuring standard H.264mp video compression and G.711A audio
compression to ensure high quality imaging, low error coding ratio and single frame playback. With
TCP/IP protocols this DVR offers remote network communications, surveillance and management
capabilities. The ST-DVR8708BG can be deployed standalone or on a network and integrated into
a complete security surveillance network in residences, offices, banks, warehouses, factories,
prisons or any environment requiring surveillance monitoring.
Important Notes
The DVR’s embedded PTZ controller is designed to perform a wide variety of PTZ camera
control functions. However, the utility of any PTZ controller is highly dependant upon the
particular PTZ camera to be controlled as each camera has not only its own functions, but
specific methods of how those native functions are accessed and managed. Further, a
particular PTZ controller’s terminology may differ from that used by a particular PTZ
camera. Therefore, it will be necessary for the installer and/or user to consult BOTH the
DVR manual and PTZ camera’s user manual to ensure proper set-up, configuration and
application.
Securitytronix DVRs are capable of various levels of video quality as set by the user. It is
solely the user’s responsibility to determine the required video quality level during set up.
Should the user believe they will ever need the video quality to be used for evidentiary
purposes, then they should consult with their legal advisor to determine the video quality
level to set the DVR to.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ST-DVR8708BG
Specifications (Typical)
1. Compression
H.264
2. Video Signal
NTSC
3. Video Input
8BNC Female
4. Video Output
1 VGA, 1 BNC
5. Audio Input
8 + 1RCA Female
6. Audio Output
1 RCA Female
7. Record
D1, HD1, CIF, QCIF
8. Recording Modes
Manual, Alarm, Motion Detect, Schedule
9. Playback Options
Single or Multiple Channels
10. Record Search
Time Search, Calendar Search, Event Search, Channel Search
11. Display FPS
D1: 704x480(NTSC)
12. Display TVL
525 TVL @60f/s, 704x480
13. Record FPS
QCIF: 240fps (NTSC)
14. Motion Detection
8x8 Detection Areas, Multiple Sensitivity Levels
15. Storage
2pcs (SATA) HDD up to 2TB or 1 SATA HDD and 1 DVD R/W
16. Backup
Network, USB, DVD
17. HDD Capability/Channel
Audio: 28.8Mbytes/hr, Video: 25-450Mbytes/hr
18. Controller
Front Panel Buttons, Remote Controller, USB, Web
19. Operating System
Linux
20. Image Display
Full Screen, 1 / 4 Split
21. Network Port
RJ45 10M/100M Adaptive Ethernet Network Port
22. PTZ Control Port
1 RS485
23. USB Port
3USB Ports
24. Web
DDNS, IE & Client Software, TCP/IP LAN, PPPoE
25. Alarm
4Channels Alarm In, 1 Channel Alarm Out
26. Operating Temperature
32°F -131°F
27. Operating Humidity
10% -90%
28. Dimensions
13.9” W x 12.5” D x 2.8” H
29. Weight
6lbs without hard drive
20. Power
DC12V @5A

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INSTALLATION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only remove the cover after
disconnecting all power to the unit and only to install/remove the hard disk drive. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and risk of fire hazards, do not use other than
specified power source.
This DVR has been designed for indoor use only. Outdoor use voids warranty and poses
serious electrical and fire hazard risks to the installer, user and facility.
1. UNPACKING and HANDLING
Each unit is shipped assembled and factory tested.
Ensure that all accessories are removed from the container before discarding packing material
2. MECHANICAL INSPECTION
Inspect the front and rear of the equipment for shipping damage. Make sure the equipment is
clean, and no connectors are broken, damaged, or loose. If equipment appears to be
damaged or defective please contact your distributor or SecurityTronix at 1-610-429-1511 for
assistance.
3. SPECIAL ATTENTION
a. The installer must comply with electrical safety standards.
b. This DVR is for indoor use only and must be installed in a safe, ventilated and dry area.
c. Open the DVR case only to install the hard drive(s). There are no serviceable parts inside
the unit.
d. If liquids spill inside the DVR’s case immediately turn off all power to the unit, disconnect
the unit from its power source and have a qualified technician check it for damage.
e. Do not install the DVR in an environment where the temperature is above 104°F.
f. Only use a dry cloth to clean the unit. If there is dirt that is difficult to remove wipe gently
with a mild detergent. Never use strong or abrasive detergents.
g. A minimum 12VDC 5A power supply must be used. AC power cannot be applied. Using
an AC or other incorrect power supply will damage the unit.
h. Only qualified installers are allowed to install, test and disassemble the DVR.
i. As the DVR is a sensitive device any shock or other shaking of the unit will cause damage
and void the warranty.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock.

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4. WIRING CONNECTIONS and HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION
Item
Keypad Key
Description
1
1, 2, 3, 4
Video In BNC ports for cameras 1 through 4
2
V-OUT
Video Out BNC port for connection to a monitor
3
A-IN
Audio In RCA port
4
A-OUT
Audio Out RCA port
5
LAN
Ethernet jack for connection to a local area network (LAN)
6
USB
USB port for mouse and back up drive or flash drive
7
RS485 AB
RS485 connections for controlling a PTZ camera
8
12V
Port for connecting the included 12VDC power supply
9
VGA
VGA Out port for connection to a monitor
10
4321GG
Alarm input ports
11
COM NO G G 12V
Alarm output connections
12
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Audio In RCA ports. Use A-IN in place of port #1
13
5, 6, 7, 8
Video In BNC ports for cameras 5 through 8
a. Using a quality 75 ohm coaxial cable with a BNC connector,connect the camera(s) to the
DVR’s CAM In port(s).
b. Using a quality 75 ohm coax cable with a BNC connector,connect the video monitor to the
DVR’s MON Out port. If the display is a VGA monitor then connect the monitor’s VGA
cable to the DVR’s VGA port.
c. If audio monitoring is required,connect the audio monitoring device to the DVR’s RCA A-
OUT port.
d. To control a PTZ camera using the DRV’s embedded PTZ controller use the DVR’s
RS485 A and B connections. A is positive (+), B is negative (-). Be sure the polarities are
correct and consistent with the camera. You may also use the RS485 AB connections for
an external PTZ controller.
e. If the DVR is to be networked for remote monitoring and/or management connect the unit
to the network using the Ethernet jack.
f. USB ports –The DVR has 1 USB port located on the back of the unit used for the optical
mouse. The DVR also has a front panel USB port that can be used for backing up files to
a USB backup device such as a USB flash drive, DVD burner, etc. Note if a CD/DVD
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(e.g., flash drive).
g. Hard Drive Installation –Unless ordered with and preconfigured at the factory, the DVR
requires a DVR hard drive to be installed. This unit will support either two hard drivesup to
2TB or a single hard drive and an optional DVD R/W drive. Secure the drive in the drive
mount using the four included screws. Connect the drive to the unit using one of the SATA
hard drive cables. Then connect the hard drive to the drive’s power connector. Once the
drive is installed secure the case. When applying power to the DVR the unit should
automatically (i) detect the drive, (ii) alert the user to confirm initialization, and (iIi) begin to
initialize it. Note that when the drive is initialized it will be formatted. Formatting the drive
will erase any existing data on the drive.
Important Note Regarding Hard Drives – Not all hard drives are fully compatible with
DVRs. If you have an existing hard drive you wish to use with the DVR you may install it at
your own risk and determine if the DVR recognizes the drive and correctly records data to
it. If you are considering the purchase of a hard drive, contact Securitytronix for
recommended manufacturers and models.
h. Connect the included power supply to the DVR’s power port. Then plug the power supply
to an appropriate AC outlet.
5. HARD DRIVE (HDD) INSTALLATION
Remove all cover screws Remove the cover
Install the HDD screws Connect the SATA cable Connect the power cable
Replace the cover Reinstall the cover screws
Using the
included HDD
screws,
install the
hard drive
through the
holes in the
bottom of the
DVR unit

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HDD Storage Calculator
Selecting the appropriate size hard disk drive is dependent upon a number of variables including:
Recording Mode: D1, HD1, CIF, QCIF
Recording Quality
Number of Cameras
Frames per Second
Hours per Day to Record
Securitytronix provides a DVR Hard Disk Drive Storage Calculator to help determinethe number
of days of recording are possible based upon HDD capacity. To access the calculator go to the
following link:
http://www.securitytronix.com/support.asp
6. ALARM CONNECTIONS
a. The DVR provides 4alarm inputs and 1 alarm output port similar to the diagram below.
1 2 3 4
1
Alarm Inputs
NO or NC
2
GG
2 Ground Connections
3
COM NO G G
COM, Normally Open and Grounds
4
12V
Not used in this mode
b. The alarm input has no restriction (i.e., normal can be either open or close).
c. The alarm input is a grounding alarm input. The grounding of the power supply and the
alarm sensor must be shared when using an external power supply.
d. The GND alarm detector is connected to the alarm sensor’s COM via a parallel
connection.
e. If the alarm is connected to two DVRs or connected with the DVR and other equipment it
should be isolated by a relay.
f. Regarding the alarm output, use an external power supply when using external alarm
equipment.
g. The alarm output cannot be connected with loads greater than 1A to prevent damage to
the relay. A contact isolator is required if a loads greater than 1A are used. Alarm output
relay specifications:

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Type: JRC-27F
Interface Material
Silver
Switch Capacity
30VDC @2A, 125VAC @1A
Maximum Switch Power
125VAC, 160W
Maximum Switch Voltage
250VAC, 120VDC
Resistance Load Rating
Maximum Switch Current
1A
Contact to Contact
1000VAC for 1 minute
Contact to Coil
1000VAC for 1 minute
Isolation
Interface and Winding
1000VAC for 1 minute
Surge Voltage
1500VAC (10x160us)
Turn-on Time
Turn-off Time
3ms Maximum
3ms Maximum
Mechanical
50x106 MIN (3Hz)
Longevity
Electrical
200x103 MIN (0.5Hz)
Environmental Temperature
~-40°F -158°F

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CONTROLS
1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Item
Panel Key/Indicator
Description
1
POW
Power indicator light
2
REC
Record indicator light
3
ALARM
Alarm indicator light
4
HDD
Hard disk drive activity light
5
LINK
Indicates that the DVR is being remotely accessed
6
IR
Infrared remote receiver
7
1 –0
Numeric keys; select channel display window
8
UP
Up cursor key and pan up under PTZ Control
9
RIGHT
Right cursor key and pan right under PTZ Control
10
ENTER
Power On button; Enter function
11
DOWN
Down cursor key and pan down under PTZ Control
12
LEFT
Left cursor key and pan left under PTZ Control
13
USB Port
USB Port for backup drive or flash drive
14
MENU
Provides access for logging into the system and Main Menu
15
ESC
Exit a function or operation
16
QUAD
Select between a 1 or 4-window monitor display
17
PTZ
PTZ Control; Display the PTZ Control Window
18
PLAY
Play/Pause; Display the Record Search Window and Video
Playback Toolbar
19
REC
Record mode.
20
DVD Door
Door for accessing optional RW-DVD drive

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2. INFRARED REMOTE
Keypad Key
Description
POWER
Power DVR On/Off

Record button; Display the Record Mode window
SWITCH
Switch between 1 or 4-window monitor display

Slow video playback

Fast video playback

Stop video playback
II
Displays the Video Playback window and toolbar
II
Rewind video playback

Up, Down, Left and Right direction buttons
MENU
Provides access to the DVR’s main menu
OK
OK serves as an Enter key
ZOOM +
ZOOM -
Camera zoom in and out under PTZ Control
1 –0
Numeric keys
PTZ
Displays the PTZ Control window
BACK
Exit an operation or function –same as an ESC key
DEV
If using multiple DVRs, select DVR1, DVR2 …
FN
Assist function for PTZ Control and Color Setting
MUTE
Mute audio
SEARCH
Display the File Search window and Video Playback toolbar

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3. MOUSE CONTROL
Plug the optical mouse into a USB port on the DVR’s real panel. The DVR’s optical mouse
operates in the same manner as the typical computer mouse. The information below identifies key
mouse control functions using the mouse left and right keys.
Left Mouse Key –Single Click
Point the cursor to any menu icon and click the left key once to make a selection.
To select a drop-down menu and select an option in that menu.
To input data (e.g., login, camera name, etc.) This is accomplished using the soft
keyboard, moving the cursor to the appropriate character and clicking the left mouse
button.
Right Mouse Key –Single Click
The right mouse key is used to activate a pop-up menu. This menu is simply a short-cut menu for
select DVR functions. The Short-cut Menu is similar to the one displayed below.
Main Menu –Calls up the Main Menu
Record Mode –Calls up the Record Mode Screen
Play Back –Calls up the playback interface for playback control
PTZ Control –Calls up the PTZ Control Interface
HighSpeed PTZ –Calls up the High Speed Control Interface
Alarm Output –Calls up the Alarm Output screen
Color Setting –Calls up the Color Setting window to adjust display
Output Adjust –Calls up the Output Adjust screen to set display
borders on monitor
Logout –Calls up the Logout screen to logout, shutdown or reboot the
DVR
View 1 – A single channel displayed on the monitor
View 4 – Monitor is divided into quadrants; one camera per quadrant
View 8 –Eight windows displayed on the monitor
View 9 –Nine windows displayed on the monitor

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OPERATION
1. POWERING ON and SHUTTING DOWN
Powering On
a. Plug the included power supply into the DVR’s power port and into an appropriate AC
power outlet.
b. Once there is power to the DVR, POWER indicator light will be displayed on the DVR’s
front panel. The DVR will sound a beep after startup.
c. Press the button on the DVR’s front panel or the Power button on the DVR’s infrared
remote controller may also be used to power up or power down the DVR.
d. A multi-window display is the DVR’s default display setting once the unit powers up. The
user may configure the DVR so the Time Recording Setting is the default so the DVR will
automatically begin to start the Time Recording function once it is turned on.
e. If a hard disk drive has not been installed or has not been formatted prior to turning on the
DVR a “HARD DISK DRIVE NOT DETECTED” message will be displayed.
If no hard drive is installed power down the DVR, install the hard drive and turn on the
DVR. The system will then detect the drive and request to format if necessary.
If a hard drive is installed but the DVR issues the “not detected” message (i) the hard
drive could be faulty and require replacement and/or (ii) the power and SATA cable
connections between the hard drive and DVR motherboard came lose and need to be
reseated.
Shutting Down
There are two methods for shutting down the DVR:
a. Enter the MAIN MENU select LOGOUT then select SHUTDOWN or right-click the mouse
and from the Short-cut Menu select LOGOUT followed by SHUTDOWN. Note the user
must be logged in to shut down the DVR. A Logout/Shutdown screen similar to the one
below is displayed.
b. Remove power to the unit by simply disconnecting the power supply. This, however,
should not be done repeatedly as doing so may corrupt and/or damage the hard drive.
Only remove power from the unit if the DVR will not respond to a shutdown through the
Main Menu as described above.

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If the DVR is recording (normal recording, time recording or alarm recording) at the time the unit is
turned off the DVR will automatically save the recording before shutting down. When the DVR is
powered back on it will automatically revert to that recording condition prior to it being turned off.
2. ACCESSING SYSTEM MENU
There are several methods for accessing the DVR’s menus:
a. Press the MENU button on the DVR’s front panel for the Main Menu.
b. Click the Mouse’s Right Key for the pop-up Short-cut Menu.
c. Press the button on the DVR’s front panel for the Main Menu.
d. Press the PLAY button on the DVR’s front panel for the Video Playback Toolbar and
Recording Search window.
e. Press REC on the DVR’s front panel or remote control for the Record Mode window.
f. Press PTZ on the DVR’s front panel or remote control for the PTZ Control window.
Menus may also be accessed using the infrared remote controller’s buttons.
Use ESC to exit any operation.
The ability to access menus and make menu selections will depend upon the user’s access rights
as described below.
3. USER ACCESS RIGHTS
There are 2 default access settings from the factory:
Admin – Top authority with all privileges/permissions.
Guest –Privileges/permissions limited to preview and video playback.
Admin and User privileges/permissions cannot be changed. However, their passwords can be
modified.
In addition, there is a Default user whose privileges/permissions are initially limited to preview and
video playback. However, default privileges/permissions and passwords can be set and modified
on a user-by-user basis.
Out of the box, Admin, User and Default have no passwords. Passwords and
privileges/permissions by going to Main Menu, Advanced and Account.
After setting account passwords password protection goes into effect. If a password is wrong three
consecutive times an alarm will start. If the password is wrong five consecutive times the account
will be locked. Locked accounts will automatically be unlocked 30 minutes or manually unlocked
by rebooting the DVR.
User selection is done through the drop-down menu. Password input is accomplished using the
Mouse Left Key and soft keyboard.

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4. PREVIEW MODE
Once logged into the system the DVR enters the Preview Mode. The Preview Mode displays
current monitoring activity in a single or multiple windows. The user may right click the mouse to
switch between preview windows. The date, time, channel name and channel status are
displayed. Key icons in the Preview Mode are:
Icon
Description
Recording taking place for that channel
Indicating motion detection if that channel has a motion detection alarm setting
No video or video loss for that channel
Camera lock – current user login does not have rights to view that channel
5. MAIN MENU
The Main Menu provides user access to all DVR functions and operations. This section will
highlight each Main Menu function with detailed operational instructions provided in subsequent
sections.
Accessing the Main Menu can be done by pressing MENU on the DVR’s front panel or by clicking
on the Right Mouse Button to display the pop-up Short-cut Menu. Note to enter the Main Menu
the user must have access privileges. Upon accessing the Main Menu the following graphical user
interface (GUI) will be displayed (note that due to software revisions the actual GUI may appear
slightly different that what is depicted in this manual).

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When moving the mouse cursor to any of the above GUI’s icons, a brief description of that menu
function is displayed.
Each menu option (as represented by an icon) may have multiple functions in sub-menus. It is
important to remember that when making a menu or sub-menu setting, the user must SAVE or
CONFIRM that setting prior to exiting the menu or sub-menu. Failure to do so will keep the new
requested setting from taking effect. Further, some setting options can be selected via a
“checkbox”. If the checkbox is “filled” then the setting has been selected. Again, if prompted, the
user must click OK or CONFIRM so the new setting takes effect.
To exit the main menu click Cancel or click the right mouse button to display a pop-up menu
showing UpWindow (return to previous screen or menu) and Show Desktop (return to preview
display).
Main Menu
Sub-Menu
Description
Record Config
Set the recording configuration, recording type, time session
Playback
Playback a recorded file. Includes file search capability by
record mode, channel, time, etc.
Record
Backup
Detect or format backup storage; backup selected files
Motion
Detection
Configure and/or change video motion detection settings
Video Blind
Configure and/or change video blind detection settings
Video Loss
Configure and/or change video loss detection settings
Alarm Input
Configure and/or change alarm input settings
Alarm Output
Set alarm mode: configuration, manual, stop
Disk Event
Set alarm for no disk, disk error, no disk space
Alarm
General
Set system time, date, time format, language, DVR ID, etc.
Encoding
Encode mode, bit rate, quality parameters, etc. Can change
encode size, stream control, frame rates, etc.
Network
Set network parameters including network ID, video data
transmission protocols, etc.
Net Service
Network server settings.
System
System
GUI Display
Settings for menu GUI display

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PTZ Config
Configure PTZ cameras per channel
Serial Port
Config RS232
Not applicable for this unit as there is no serial port
Tour
Set sequential screen display by single or multiple windows
HDD
Management
Hard disk status and configuration settings
User Account
Management
Set and modify user accounts, permissions and passwords
Online User
Sever connection between an online user and the DVR
Output Adjust
Adjust monitor display borders
Automatic
Maintenance
Set conditions for DVR auto-reboot and auto file deletion
Restore
Restore specific settings to the DVR’s factory default
Upgrade
Interface for upgrading DVR software
Advanced
Device Info
Display DVR audio in, alarm in, alarm out configuration.
HDD Info
Hard disk capacity and free space. View recording times.
Code Stream
Statistics
Display code stream statistics
Log
Information
Select and display various log data
System
Information
Edition
Information
DVR serial number, software version, build date, etc.
Shutdown
User logout, DVR shutdown and DVR reboot.
6. RECORDING OPERATION
Manual Recording
a. Right click the Mouse to display the pop-up Short-cut Menu and select Record Mode
or press the REC button on the DVR’s front panel. The Record Mode screen similar to
the one below will be displayed on the monitor.
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b. There are three recording options under Record Mode:
Schedule – Recording to take place per a schedule created under Record Config
(Main Menu, click the Record icon,then the Record Config icon).
Manual –Under manual recording the DVR records regardless of any condition.
Recording begins once a channel is selected under Manual and confirmation is made.
Stop –All recording (manual or schedule) will cease or not begin once the channel is
selected and confirmation is made.
c. Independent settings can be made for each channel. White indicates the recording option
is selected for that channel; black indicates the recording function has been disabled for
that channel. If ALL is selected then the recording function is selected for all channels.
d. After settings are completed the user must click OK and exit.
Auto Recording
Automatic recording can take 3 forms:
Regular – The default setting is 24 hours, non-stop recording after the DVR’s initial boot.
Detection – Allows automatic recording when the camera detects motion in a given area,
the camera is blinded or there is video signal loss.
Alarm – Allows the automatic recording when an external event triggers an alarm (e.g., a
door opening).
The setting of automatic recording conditions per channel is done via the Record Configscreen.
Go to Main Menu, click the Record icon,then the Record Config icon and a screen similar to the
one below will be displayed.
a. CHANNEL – From the drop-down menu select the corresponding channel or select ALL if
the configuration is to be applied to all channels.
b. REDUNDANCY – If the DVR has two hard disk drives Redundancy allows the writing of
the video file to both drives. Click and highlight the Redundancy check box if desired.

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NOTE: Using redundancy will double hard disk usage, essentially cutting recording time in
half.
c. LENGTH – Using the mouse enter the duration of each video file. 60 minutes is the
default.
d. PRERECORD –If desired, the DVR can record from 1 to 30 seconds before an event
happens.The time length is determined by the code stream.
e. RECORD MODE – Set the recording condition: scheduled, manual or stop.
f. WEEK and PERIODS – Select the day and time slot the camera and DVR are to perform
the recording function. Select ALL for every day of the week.
g. REGULAR, DETECT AND ALARM RECORDING TYPE – Highlight the desired
checkbox for the desired recording type.
Regular –Common, non-stop recording (unless Period set for specific time slot).
Video file type is “R”
Detect – Recording is triggered by a motion detection, video blind or video loss event.
The video file type is “M”.
Alarm –Recording is triggered by an external alarm. The video file type is “A”.
h. Upon completing all desired settings click SAVE.
Note: If the recording configuration requires Detection (Motion Detection, Video Blind or Video
Loss) and/or Alarm, additional settings must be made under the Alarm Menu by going to Main
Menu and clicking the Alarm icon.
Auto Recording –Motion Detection Recording
a. To setup Motion Detection Recording go to Main Menu, click the Alarm icon,then the
Motion Detectionicon.The Motion Detect setup screen similar to the one below will
appear.
b. CHANNEL – Select the camera for the motion detection area from the drop-down
menu.
c. ENABLE –Highlight the checkbox if motion detection is to be enabled.