Siera SDR 4016 User manual
Professional DVR
SDR 4016
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS................................................................10
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Specification .........................................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Standard series...............................................................................................................................11
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .........................................................................19
2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................19
2.1.1 Standard series...............................................................................................................................19
2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Standard series...............................................................................................................................21
2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................22
2.4 Remote Control....................................................................................................................................2
2.5 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................2
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................27
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 27
2.6.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 27
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................28
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4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 41
4.2 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................42
4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.2 Manual record.................................................................................................................................. 42
4.3 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 Search Menu ...................................................................................................................................44
4.3.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................... 45
4.3.3 Calendar........................................................................................................................................... 46
4.4 Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................46
4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 46
4.4.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.3 Image FTP .......................................................................................................................................49
4.5 Detect ....................................................................................................................................................49
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu............................................................................................................................... 49
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................ 49
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................51
4.5.4 Camera Masking.................................................................................................................................. 52
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................52
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 53
4.6.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 53
4.7 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................55
4.7.1 Detect Device....................................................................................................................................... 55
4.7.1 Backup.............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................56
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................56
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................57
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 58
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................59
4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.9.2 Activate Preset..................................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 60
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4.9.5 Pattern Setup....................................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function................................................................................................................... 61
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................................................. 61
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 61
4.10 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................61
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ...................62
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................62
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................62
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................63
5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 63
5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 65
5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 67
5.3.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................73
5.3.7 Detect ...............................................................................................................................................73
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 74
5.3.9 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 74
5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 76
5.4 Search ...................................................................................................................................................77
5.5 Advanced ..............................................................................................................................................77
5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 77
5.5.2 Abnormity .........................................................................................................................................78
5.5.3 Alarm Output.................................................................................................................................... 79
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................79
5.5.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................79
5.5.6 Auto Maintain...................................................................................................................................80
5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 81
5.6 Information............................................................................................................................................81
5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 81
5.6.2 BPS................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 82
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5.6.4 Version ............................................................................................................................................. 83
5.6.5 Online Users.................................................................................................................................... 83
5.7 Shutdown..............................................................................................................................................84
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ..............................................................................85
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .................................................................................................................85
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 85
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.......................................................................................86
6.2.1 Preset Setup.................................................................................................................................... 87
6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................87
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 87
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ................................................................................................................................. 87
6.2.5 Pattern Setup...................................................................................................................................87
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 88
6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................... 88
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ............................................................................................................... 88
6.2.9 Flip .................................................................................................................................................... 88
7WEB CLIENT OPERATION ..............................................................................90
7.1 Network Connection............................................................................................................................90
7.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................90
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor............................................................................................................................ 92
7.2.2 PTZ ...................................................................................................................................................94
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................................97
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ...................................................................................................... 97
7.3 Configure ..............................................................................................................................................98
7.3.1 System Information......................................................................................................................... 98
7.3.2 System Configuration................................................................................................................... 100
7.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 119
7.3.4 Additional Function ....................................................................................................................... 124
7.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................125
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7.5 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................128
7.6 About ...................................................................................................................................................129
7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................130
7.8 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................130
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................131
9FAQ.................................................................................................................132
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .................................................137
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST ..................................................138
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST........................................139
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST ...................................................140
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .................................................142
APPENDIX F EARTHING....................................................................................143
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our SDR 4016!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series SDR 4016 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 SDR 4016 before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the SDR 4016
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 SDR 4016 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.
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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. 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
(Siera CMS), 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.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
zReal-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.
standard series only.
zStorage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
zCompression 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.
zBackup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
zRecord 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.
Please note HDMI is for
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zNetwork operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
zAlarm 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.
zCommunication 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.
r standard series only.
zPTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
zIntelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specification
1.3.1 Standard series
Parameter
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
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input
B
16-CH composite video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0V
B
P- P,
B
75Ω)
Please note RS232 port is fo
16ch
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Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) 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 (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
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) ,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Other channels 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.
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.
Video monitor
Color
Configuratio
n
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio Input 4-ch 200- 2000mv 10KΩ
(BNC)
Audio
Output 1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
1/4/9 /16 windows
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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
Multi-
channel
Playback
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full
channels. Please note the 4-ch has no full-channel playback mode.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Record and
playback
Partial
Enlargemen
t
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 and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
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 (Siera CMS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network
control
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.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
SDR 4016 configuration through
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Alarm Input
16-ch alarm input （You can set normal open or normal close
type to select the alarm type. ）
Alarm
Output
3-channel relay output.
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M 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 )
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
Manageme
nt 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
Authenticati
on 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 SDR 4016
Power DC +12V/3.3A
Power
Consumptio
n
12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 375 x285 x45mm
General
Parameter
Weight 3.25KG(Exclude HDD)
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Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
1.3.2 Simple Entry Level Series
Parameter Simple Entry Level Series
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
Compressio
n
H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video Input 4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
Support TV/VGA 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 windows(Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/4-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 （The 1st channel can reach D1 25f/S,
and then rest three channels support D1 6f/S only）,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.
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Video monitor
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
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Power
Consumptio
n
12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 325×242×55mm (Including feet)
Weight 2.5KG(Exclude HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
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SN Button Name Icon Function
1 Power Boot up or shut down the DVR
2Play/pause II In playback mode: play or pause video.
In text box: input number 5.
3 Reverse/paus
e
IIIn playback mode: reverse play video.
In text box: input number 6.
4 Fast play
In playback mode: click this button to switch between
various fast play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 7.
5 Slow play ►
In playback mode: click this button to switch between
various slow play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 8.
6Next IIn playback mode: play the next video.
In text box: input number 9.
7PreviousIIn playback mode: play the previous video.
In text box: input number 0
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ
control and Video color
In motion detection interface, working with direction keys
to finish setup.
Clear: Press Fn for 1.5 seconds to clear all contents in
current text box.
In preview interface (There is no other menu), click this
button for 3 seconds to switch between TV/VGA.
In text box input mode, press this button to switch
between numeral/English character (small/capitalized).
8AssistantFn
Special combined operation in some menus.
In input mode, switch between numeral/character and
other function keys.
9Shift SHIFT
In four-window preview mode, it can work as Fn button.
10 Record REC
Enable or disable record function manually. In record
control menu, working with direction keys to select
recording channel.
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation in
function menu interface.
11 Cancel ESC In video playback mode, click this button to go back to
real-time monitor mode.
Confirm
14 O.K ENTER Go to the main menu
Move cursor
In text box: increase or decrease numerals.
In dropdown list, modify current setup.
In monitor mode, click this button to go to the 1st channel-
or 4th channel. (Single-channel monitor mode).
<
>
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
up/down key to input number 1 or 4.
In the main menu or sub-menu interface, click left or right
key to move cursor.
In playback mode: Click left/right key to select
corresponding option in the function menu.
In monitor mode, click left/right key to go to 2nd channel
or 3rd channel (single-window monitor mode)
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15
16
Direction key
s
< >
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
left/right key to input number 2 or 3.
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