SPY PKDIG User manual

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CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER WHILE THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE.
THE DEVICE’S INTERNAL PARTS CANNOT BE SAFELY REPAIRED BY
USERS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WA R N I N G
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NOTE: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
(what limits? You need to tell me) for Class A digital devices, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is
operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and
can transmit radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions in the user manual, may cause harmful
interference with radio communications.
FCC Caution: To ensure continued compliance, use only shielded
interface cables when connecting this device to computers or peripheral
devices. Any changes or modifications (COMMENT: changes or
modifications to what? not expressly approved by LB Tech could void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
This Class A digital device meets all the requirements of the FCC
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This user manual is supplied “as is,” with no warranties, be it expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for any
exact purpose, or non-infringement on any third party’s rights.
This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The
manufacturer holds the right to introduce any changes to the information contained herein
for any purpose, including, but not limited to improvements of the product and publications
related to it, at any time, without prior notice.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The supplier shall not be liable to any party or any person, except for replacement or reasonable
maintenance of this product, for the cases including, but not limited to the following:
Any damage or loss, including, but not limited to: direct/indirect, consequential, special,
exemplary use arising out of or related to the product;
Inappropriate use or negligence of the user during operation of the product, resulting in
personal injury or any damage;
Unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification of the product by the user;
Any problems or consequential inconvenience, loss, or damage caused by connecting
this product to devices of the third parties;
Any claim or action for damages brought by any photogenic subject, be it a person or an
organization, due to invasion of privacy whereby the surveillance picture and/or saved
data becomes public or is used for purposes other than surveillance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Please refer all servicing related to the installation of this product to qualified service
personnel or system installers.
Do not operate the device under conditions outside its recommended temperature, humidity
or power source ratings.
Place the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
Use the appliance at temperatures between 0oC- 45oC (32oF -113oF) and humidity below
85%.
The input power source for this appliance should be between 90-230V AC, 47-63 Hz.
Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, and stoves.
Installation of the unit near consumer electronics, such as stereo receivers/amplifiers and
televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the
aforementioned temperature range.
Handle hard disk drives with care.
It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their motors are still running.
To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after

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disconnecting it from a power source before moving the unit.
To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while
it is plugged in.
Protect hard disk drives from static electricity.
Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright.
Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to repair hard disk drives.
Do not impede the flow of air through the vents or place the unit in an enclosed area where
the cooling vents are blocked.
Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched, particularly at plugs and the
points where they connect to the device.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots, as this could permanently damage the device. If
a metallic object falls through the slots, turn the power off immediately and contact
qualified service personnel for service.
Handle the device with care. Do not drop or shake it, as this may damage the device.
Do not expose the device to moisture or try to operate it in wet areas. Do not install the unit
in an area where condensation occurs. Do not operate with wet hands. Take immediate
action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel, as moisture may damage the appliance and cause electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the body of the device. If dirt is
difficult to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords, as this increases the risk of fire and electric
shock.
Make a note of your settings and save them in a place where you can easily find them. This
will help if it becomes necessary to change the system configuration, or if an unexpected
failure or problem occurs.
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and exporting
the software provided with this product in violation of export laws, is expressly prohibited.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING
When this symbol appears on a product, do not dispose of it with residential
or commercial waste.
Recycling Electrical Equipment
Do not dispose of this product with residential or commercial waste. Some
countries and regions, such as the European Union, have established systems
for collecting and recycling electrical and electronic waste items. Contact
your local authorities for information about practices established for your
region

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transcribed, translated into any language or computer language, transformed in any other way,
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recording, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior written permission from the owner.

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Table of Contents
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................... 1
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 2
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ...................................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 5
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YOUR DVR AT A GLANCE .................................................................................................. 8
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Contents of the Package (Please take actual machine model as quasi) ..................................... 9
3. Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Front Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)...............................................9
3.2 Back Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi) .............................................10
3.3 Wireless Camera (Transmitter) .....................................................................................11
3.3.1 How to pair the wireless camera (transmitter) and wireless DVR (receiver) ....11
3.3.2 NTSC/PAL Conversion ......................................................................................12
3.3.3 Application Wiring Diagram ..............................................................................12
3.3.4 Mouse Control....................................................................................................13
3.4 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................13
3.4.1 Basic Connections ..............................................................................................13
3.4.2 Installing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)..................................................................14
3.4.3 PTZ Control Connections...................................................................................15
4. Getting Started and the Main Screen ..................................................................................... 16
4.1 The Main Screen ...........................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel ..............................................................................17
4.1.2 Status Bar ...........................................................................................................17
4.1.3 Login DVR.........................................................................................................17
4.1.4 Tool Bar..............................................................................................................17
4.2 Tool Bar Menu Options.................................................................................................19
4.2.1 System Configuration.........................................................................................19
4.2.2 Manual Recording ..............................................................................................19
4.2.3 Video Playback...................................................................................................19
4.2.4 Video Backup .....................................................................................................22
4.2.5 Playing Backed Up Videos on Home Computers ..............................................23
4.2.6 PTZ Control........................................................................................................25
4.3 Channel Status Display .................................................................................................26
5. DVR ...................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Menu Tree .....................................................................................................................27
5.1.1 Menu Options.....................................................................................................27
5.2 System ...........................................................................................................................28
5.2.1 Language ............................................................................................................28
5.2.2 Video System......................................................................................................28
5.2.3 Time Setup..........................................................................................................28
5.2.4 User Management ..............................................................................................29
5.2.5 HDD (Hard Disk Drive).....................................................................................32
5.2.6 Maintenance .......................................................................................................32
5.2.7 Information.........................................................................................................33
5.3 Record ...........................................................................................................................33
5.3.1 Record Channel ..................................................................................................33
5.3.2 Record ................................................................................................................33
5.3.3 Recording Bit-rate ..............................................................................................33

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5.3.4 Record Resolution ..............................................................................................34
5.3.5 Recording Frame Rate........................................................................................34
5.3.6 Record Audio......................................................................................................34
5.3.7 Recording Pack Time .........................................................................................34
5.3.8 Recording Modes ...............................................................................................34
5.4 Video .............................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 Channel...............................................................................................................36
5.4.2 Name ..................................................................................................................36
5.4.3 Position...............................................................................................................36
5.4.4 Live.....................................................................................................................37
5.4.5 Color...................................................................................................................37
5.4.7 Record Time .......................................................................................................37
5.4.8 Video Margin......................................................................................................37
5.4.9 Video Setup ........................................................................................................37
5.5 Network.........................................................................................................................38
5.5.1 Network..............................................................................................................38
5.5.2 SUB-STREAM...................................................................................................39
5.5.3 DDNS Setup.......................................................................................................39
5.5.4 Email Setup ........................................................................................................40
5.5.5 Mobile Setup ......................................................................................................40
5.5.6 IP Access Setup ..................................................................................................41
5.5.7 ESMS Settings....................................................................................................42
5.5.8 FTP Settings .......................................................................................................42
5.5.9 Other Settings.....................................................................................................42
5.6 Alarm.............................................................................................................................42
5.6.1 OUTPUT ............................................................................................................43
5.6.2 DURATION .......................................................................................................43
5.6.3 BUZZER ............................................................................................................43
5.6.4 PRERECORD ....................................................................................................43
5.6.5 EXCEPTION ALARM ......................................................................................43
5.6.6 I/O ALARM .......................................................................................................44
5.6.7 Motion Detection................................................................................................45
5.7 PTZ................................................................................................................................46
5.7.1 PTZ Channel ......................................................................................................46
5.7.2 PTZ Protocol ......................................................................................................46
5.7.3 PTZ Baud Rate ...................................................................................................46
5.7.4 PTZ Data Bit ......................................................................................................46
5.7.5 PTZ Stop Bit.......................................................................................................46
5.7.6 PTZ Parity ..........................................................................................................46
5.7.7 PTZ Address.......................................................................................................47
6. Web Browser Operation ........................................................................................................ 47
6.1 Feature...........................................................................................................................47
6.2 Network Security Setting ..............................................................................................47
6.3 Connection Settings.......................................................................................................48
6.4 Control Download and Installation ...............................................................................50
6.5 Operation Interface........................................................................................................51
6.5.1 Live.....................................................................................................................51
6.5.2 Controls ..............................................................................................................52
6.5.3 Other Operations ................................................................................................52
6.5.4 Replay.................................................................................................................52

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6.5.5 Toolbar Guide.....................................................................................................54
6.5.6 Remote Settings..................................................................................................54
6.5.7 Local Settings.....................................................................................................63
6.5.8 Logout ................................................................................................................64
7. Wap Connection .................................................................................................................... 64
8. Mobile Phone Support ........................................................................................................... 66
8.1 Windows CE Mobile Phone ..........................................................................................66
8.2 Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition Phones .......................................................................67
8.3 Apple iPhone .................................................................................................................71
8.4 Android Mobile .............................................................................................................78
8.5 BlackBerry Mobile........................................................................................................84
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 92
Appendix 1. Setting up Internet Connections for Remote Access................................................ 95
Appendix 2. DVR-Compatible Hard Disk Drives ....................................................................... 95
Appendix 3. DVR- Compatible Portable USB DVD Recorders................................................... 96
Appendix 4. DVR- Compatible Portable Wireless Mouse ........................................................... 96
Appendix 5. Accessing the DVR via Mozilla Firefox................................................................... 97
Appendix 6. Accessing the DVR via Google Chrome .................................................................. 97
Appendix 7 How to Use Auto ID-"Plug n play" Quick Guide .................................................. 99

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YOUR DVR AT A GLANCE
Product Overview
Model 4 CH
Video Format PAL/NSTC
Video Compression H.264 Baseline Compression
Video Input /
Output BNC 4CH Input / 1CH Output
Audio Format G.711
Alarm Type Motion detection, Sensor Input, Video Loss, IVS alarm
Sensor In / Out 4CH Input / 1CH Output
Display Frame Rate Each Channel PAL:25 FPS, NTSC:30 FPS
Playback Resolution CIF/HD1/D1 @ Recorded frame rate
Recording Speed –
frames per second
(FPS)
PAL: 100 FPS@CIF, 100 FPS @ HD1, 50 FPS @ D1.
NTSC: 120 FPS @ CIF, 120 FPS @ HD1, 60 FPS @ D1.
Recording Modes Power-on Auto Record, Scheduled Record (Normal Recording, Motion Detection,
Sensor Trigger, IVS alarm), Manual Recording
HDD Interface SATA Interface support 2TB, HDD*1
Network Protocol TCP-IP/ DHCP/DDNS/PPPOE/3G wireless/E-Mail
Network Functions Live Monitoring, Playback, Configuration, Backup, Mobile Phone Surveillance
USB 2.0 Interface Mouse / Portable Mobile HDD/ Flash Drive/ DVD Writer/ Firmware Upgrade
Playback Options Normal, Fast Forward, Slow Forward, Rewind, Single Step
Network Interface RJ45 10M/ 100M Ethernet Auto-Detect
PTZ Protocol PELCO-P , PELCO-D
Area Covered Each channel supports coverage of four different areas
Video Backup h.264 or .avi
Power Adapter DC 12V
Power Consumption 10-15W
Operating
Temperature -10к-+40к
Operating Humidity 10%-90%
Dimensions 250(W) *218 (D) * 42 (H) mm
Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art Digital Video Recorder (DVR). This DVR
offers the industry’s best triplex functionality with video/audio recording, playback, and
network capability, which can all be run simultaneously, streamlining the use of CCTV systems
and boosting the security level of the home, business, or social venue where it is installed.
Users can access live or recorded feed from standard or PTZ cameras directly at the location of
the DVR installation, or anywhere in the world using web-browsers or a mobile phone. The
video may be stored at a remote location for safety.
(Some limitations apply to Web- and phone-based features; please see the related sections for
more detailed information.)

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Users are advised to become familiar with the DVR’s parts and accessories, as well as how to
use the device as described in this instruction manual. For any questions that this guide does
not answer, please contact a local vendor or a certified specialist.
In this manual, “-ch” and “CH” are used as abbreviations for “channel,” so, for example, “4-ch”
means “4-channel” (i.e. a 4-channel DVR model).
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Contents of the Package (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
1) WirelessDVR 1PC
2) WirelessCamera 4PCS/2PCS
3) 2.4GHzAntenna 8PCS/6PCS
4) Adapter 5PCS
5) Driver CD w/user manual 1PC
6) Remotecontrol 1PC
7) Powercord 1PC
8) Mouse 1PC
Note: Hard disk drive (optional, depends on the model) (if you would like to use your own
Hard disk drive, please see Appendix 2 for the list of compatible HDDs)
3. Hardware
3.1 Front Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
No
.
Key name Operating instruction No. Key
name Operating instruction
4ch
1
2
3
4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
Corresponding channel
is magnified in full
screen under preview
state
6MENU/
ESC
Access tool bar / Hide
tool bar / Exit menu /
Exit sub menu
5
4 Channels preview /
switch control mode
during PTZ control
frame
7 REW
Rewind, 2×, 4× and 8×
playback
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13
14
15
μŸźŻ
Źν
Move selected item in
menu
8μŹ/ŒνPlay/Pause
9 STOP Stop
10 FWD
Fast playback, 2×, 4× and
8× playback
11 REC
Start manual record/stop
manual record
17 IR
Infrared receiving
window of the remote
controller
16 ENTER
This button is used as
the “enter” key in most
circumstances and PTZ
control on live view
18 POWER Red LED is for record
19 HDD Green LED is for power

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NOTE: On live view press the button or ten times when there is no tool bar, this
will switch the main menu from CVBS video output to VGA video output.
3.2 Back Panel (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
Item Physical connector Connector description
1Antenna SMA input
Ports Can be connected 4 or 2 pieces 2.4GHz Antennas
2 PAIR1 CH1 Button for Transmitter and Receiver Link pairing.
3 PAIR2 CH2 Button for Transmitter and Receiver Link pairing.
4 PAIR3 CH3 Button for Transmitter and Receiver Link pairing.
5 PAIR4 CH4 Button for Transmitter and Receiver Link pairing.
6 USB port Backup video recordings and connect the mouse via the
USB port
7CH2 Input select
Switch
CH2 input can also be preset wired mode (cable) (normal
use is wireless mode (RF)) by sliding Input Select Switch
when CH2 input port was connected a wired camera.
8 VGA output For connecting a VGA monitor
9CH4 Input Select
Switch
CH4 input can also be preset wired mode (cable) (normal
use is wireless mode (RF)) by sliding Input Select Switch
when CH4 input port was connected a wired camera.
10 CH2 Input port CH2 can be connected wired camera port (BNC)
11 CH4 Input port CH4 can be connected wired camera port (BNC)
12 Video output Port for connecting a TV or a monitor (BNC)
13 Network(RJ 45) For connecting Ethernet cables
14 Sensor/Alarm/RS-485 Sensor/Alarm/RS-485 interface (see pin outs below)
15 Power jack Connect power supply - DC 12V/5A
16 Power Power switch
17 Fan Cooling fan
18 Grounding Connect the machine to GND
Sensor/Alarm/RS-485 port functions:
Pin 1-GΚSensor 1 input Pin 2-G: Sensor 2 input
Pin 3-G: Sensor 3 input Pin 4-GΚSensor 4 input

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PinNO-COM:AlarmOutput(N.O) PinAΕPin B: RS-485AΕRS-485B
In device operation, the enter key on remote control or front panel has the same function as left
click of the mouse.
3.3 Wireless Camera (Transmitter)
1. Camera Mounting Bracket
1. Camera Mounting Bracket
2. Power connector DC 12V/1A
3. CDS control for day and night vision
4. 36 IR LEDs to provide infrared light for night vision
5. 1/4ϣCMOS Color image sensor
6. Power indication LED
7. Rainproof solid aluminum housing
8. 2.4GHz Antenna
3.3.1 How to pair the wireless camera (transmitter) and wireless DVR
(receiver)
Before shipment of this product has been paring ID code, you can instantly use. If you want to
re-pair your code, you have to comply with the following instructions to the paring code. Please
see the follow pairing operation.
After connecting the video output of the wireless DVR and the video input of TV or monitor
with a video cable then the first remove two waterproof plastic caps on the rear of the wireless
camera, and then cover the waterproof plastic cap tightly. Turning on the power switch of
wireless camera, wireless DVR and TV or monitor, and then you can press the PAIR button on
the rear of the wireless DVR and instantly release. The TV or monitor screen will show “Please
press paring key on camera side “, and then countdown to 30 seconds, meaning that in 30
seconds, you have to press the paring button on the rear of the wireless camera (TX device),
otherwise it will show “no signal ”. When you press the paring button on the rear of the
wireless camera and instantly release ,wireless camera starts to enter the pairing state and
automatically link ID code to the wireless DVR. When the paring is successful, The TV or
monitor screen will show “correct image “.That means they have completed the pairing of work,
and you can watch the video was transmitted by the wireless camera on the TV or monitor
screen, and then cover another waterproof plastic cap tightly.

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3.3.2 NTSC/PAL Conversion
Press the PAIR button on the rear of the receiver and not release preponderate over 10 seconds. The TV
or monitor screen will show “PAL or NTSC “,receiver at PAL mode time, press the PAIR button on the
rear of the transmitted and not release preponderate over 10 seconds, The TV or monitor screen will
show “60HZ “, receiver at NTSC mode time, The TV or monitor screen will show “50HZ “otherwisehe
shall give birth to flicker on the TV or monitor screen.
Note: 1) When you use a set the wireless camera and wireless DVR which has a pairing ID code, if you
turn on the wireless camera and wireless DVR, then off, and it will automatically start to link between the
wireless camera and wireless DVR. If it has been paired, and then you will be able to watch the video on
the TV or monitor screen. If it has not been paired and also not find the pairing object, it will show “no
signal” on the TV or monitor screen. 2) Because the use of the environment, here may be interference
from many wireless devices, so when you find equipment not working properly, please turn the wireless
camera and DVR on once again.
3.3.3 Application Wiring Diagram
Note1:
In order to get better reception results, keep the distance between the transmitter and receiver in
at least 3 meters and the distance between the transmitter and the transmitter must be at least
maintained in 5 meters.
Please refer to the above application wiring diagram.
Note 2:
In order to avoid the transmission signal was blocked by the moving body and
affect the signal quality, we suggest that customer try to put the product in a
higher place.

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3.3.4 Mouse Control
You can use a mouse to operate the DVR as well. The mouse operates just like a mouse on a
Windows PC. Please connect the mouse to the USB connector in the back panel and please note
that you can hot-plug the mouse.
Right clicking
In live display mode, right clicking will either display or hide the tool bar.
In main menu or sub menu mode, right clicking will exit current menu.
Note that the settings will not be saved after right clicking.
Left clicking
On menu unlock mode, in the tool bar left click on the SYSTEM
SETTINGS icon to enter into the main menu.
After entering main menu, left clicking will enter sub menus.
On [detail files] menu mode, left clicking will playback one recording
file.
By left clicking you can select values in edit boxes or down-pull menus
The system supports Chinese character inputs, special symbols, numbers
and letters.
On the playback interface left clicking can control the >> forward
function, << reverse function, >>I Slow play function, I> frame play
function, > Play function, and X exit function.
You can left click to adjust color control bar, volume control bar and
screen control bar.
On the main menu, sub menu or playback view, you can left click “x” to
exit the current menu.
You can left click to change the status box of a check box in the motion
detection area.
Double clicking
left key
On the live view or playback video, double-clicking will maximize the
screen.
Mouse drag
In the Motion Detection setting interface, you can left click to drag the
frame to set the motion detection area.
Use the mouse to select menu items.
3.4 Hardware Installation
It is recommended that the installations described below be carried out by qualified personnel.
3.4.1 Basic Connections
Cameras (Please take actual machine model as quasi)
4CH wireless cameras or 2CH wireless cameras and 2CH wired cameras.
1) How to connect the wireless cameras, please refer to Section 3.3 Wireless Camera.
2) How to connect the wired cameras, Connect each of the cameras’ outputs to the video
input socket in the rear panel of the DVR using appropriate cables. The video input
interface is a standard BNC connector, 1Vp-p, 75 ȍ. Please keep the video signal cable
away from strong electromagnetic and electric interference.

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Connect each of the cameras’ outputs to the video input sockets in the rear panel of the
DVR using the appropriate cables. The video input interface is a standard BNC
connector, 1Vp-p, 75 ȍ. Keep the video signal cable away from strong electromagnetic
and electric interference.
Monitor
Connect the main output connector to a monitor or a TV screen. Use a BNC-to-RCA
converter, if needed, to work with the Audio/Video RCA cable.
Power
Use the 12V DC adapter supplied for connecting your DVR device to the power source.
Alarm Input / Output Connect the Alarm In 1-4/ to N. O. (Normally Open) or N.C.
(Normally Closed) alarm connectors to one ground connection. Connect the Alarm
Out to the corresponding connections and ground accordingly.
For detailed description please see Section 5.6.6 I/O Alarm
Ethernet
For remote access to the video images from your cameras via LAN or Internet, connect
a standard RJ-45 twisted-pair Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
USB
Use this port for connecting the mouse, USB flash drives, USB portable HDDs, USB
portable DVD Recorders to the DVR (for the list of compatible HDDs see Appendix 2;
for the list of compatible DVD Recorders see Appendix 3). The USB mouse can be hot
plugged.
3.4.2 Installing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
NOTE: The device onl
y
supports the FAT32 file s
y
stem on USB devices.
Before you can record onto your HDD, it must be formatted by the DVR
system because standard PC formatting is not compatible with the DVR. It can
be done through the “Maintenance” tab of the main menu in the toolbar. Refer
to Section 5.2.5 HDD for a detailed description of this process. Depending on
the size of your HDD, the formatting process can take up to several minutes.

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The HDD should be installed inside the DVR.
Connect the HDD in according to the instructions,
screwing the HDD into the HDD brackets or DVR
base. All necessary cables are included with the DVR.
If using a hard drive from another manufacturer, use
instructions that came with the hard drive for specific
details on proper wiring and installation. Connect the
power cable to the appropriate socket, and connect
the data cables to their corresponding ports.
For a list of HDDs tested and approved
for compatibility with DVRs, see
Appendix 2.
3.4.3 PTZ Control Connections
Connect the PTZ (point, tilt, and zoom) control jacks to the corresponding RS485 A and B
interfaces on the rear panel.
·
For a detailed description of PTZ protocols, baud rates and IDs, refer to the
setu
p
section in the PTZ manual.
Power connector
Data connector

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4. Getting Started and the Main Screen
1) Turn on the DVR and wait for the system program to load. If any of the following
conditions are true,
xYou have not yet installed a hard disk drive into the device.
xThe DVR cannot read the HDD.
xIf a new HDD has been installed in the DVR but has not yet been formatted.
xThere is not enough space on the HDD to record, it will display a red “X” icon ( ) in
the video preview interface. The HDD must be formatted in the DVR before use.
To format the HDD, first, from the main menu, select “System settings.” Click “SYSTEM,”
then select “HDD management,” and lastly, select “format.” If the HDD is already installed, the
default setting is for the DVR to start recording and a red dot icon ( ) on the screen will
indicate that it is functioning normally.
4.1 The Main Screen
The standard layout is four windows evenly distributed over the screen. From the main screen,
you can access menu options and switch among channel views, displaying either all channel
feeds simultaneously or displaying a full-screen view of a single selected channel.

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4.1.1 Displaying a Single Channel
In the multiple-screen view, you can make a particular window active by left-clicking on it
oncewithamouse,ornavigatingtoitusingdirectionalbuttons(,,,).Ifanaudio
output device is connected to this channel, you can monitor both audio and video feeds.
To display a full-screen view of a single channel, press the corresponding numerical or
positional buttons ( / CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4) on the front panel; alternatively,
you can do so by left double-clicking on the desired window.
In order to return to the multi-screen view, either double-click on the screen again or press the
single-/multiple-view button either on the remote control or the front panel of the DVR.
You can choose to display the status bar and or toolbar, or to hide them by right-clicking on the
screen. These three options alternate in sequence.
4.1.2 Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the screen, the Status Bar can be displayed by pressing the “Menu”
button or right-clicking anywhere on the screen.
Systemtime ApproximateRemainingHoursofHDDrecording
4.1.3 Login DVR
In live view, press the “ ” button twice or double-click the right key of the mouse in live
view to display the tool bar. The login window will appear
if the password is enabled.
You can log in from the “LOGIN” window as shown in
the adjacent figure. Select a user name and password via
numeric keyboard. You can access the main menu by
pressing “ ” if the password is enabled.
1ˊThe default password for Admin is “888888” and the default password for user1 is “666666”.
For your convenience and system safety, you can change password of Admin and add another
username.
2ˊThe Device ID is used for connecting the Internet Explorer interface. For detailed
instructions please refer to Appendix 7.
4.1.4 Tool Bar
After logging in system, double-click the right-hand mouse button, and it will display the
following toolbar.

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Click the “ADVANCE” button and the screen will display the following toolbar:
The functions of the buttons in the toolbar are as follows:
System configuration
Search, playback, and backup of recorded files
ƽMANUAL REC/STOP MANUAL REC: Click the “MANUAL REC” button to start
manual recording. Click “STOP MANUAL REC” or press the “stop” (“Ŷ”) button to stop
manual recording.
KEYLOCK: If the password is enabled, clicking “KEYLOCK” will log the user out of the
system and lock the DVR such that pressing keys or icons will have no effect on DVR activity
until a user enters the password to disable the keylock.
PTZ: Opens the PTZ control menu.
AUTO SEQUENCE: Click “AUTO SEQUENCE” on the toolbar to enable auto-
sequencing; this will display the channels with images in sequence: channel 1-channel
2-channel 3-channel 4-channel 1……Channels without images will not be displayed. To
interrupt auto- sequencing, press any button or click the mouse while in auto-sequence mode.
EZOOM: Click “EZOOM” to enter zoom mode, and then left-click and drag the cursor to
select the area to be magnified. Right-click to exit zoom mode.
PIP 1*1: This feature displays the video from one channel in a small inset window, while
another channel is displayed in full-screen view.
PIP 1*2: This feature displays two channels in small, inset windows, while another channel
is displayed in full-screen view.
VGA/BNC SWITCH (video output switch): Press the “ ” (or the “CH1” button) ten
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will switch the main menu between CVBS video output and VGA video output.
See the following subsections for a detailed description of each of these functionalities.
4.2 Tool Bar Menu Options
4.2.1 System Configuration
After pressing this button, a screen for configuring all system settings will appear. From
this screen, system and network settings, and settings for recording, video playback, alarms,
and PTZ (if the device has this functionality) can be adjusted. Refer to Section 5. DVR for a
detailed description of these settings.
Note: In order to for changes to sub-menu settings to take effect, it is necessary to press
“ ”. Changes to the sub-menu settings will not be saved if you do not press “ ”
and exit the sub-menu immediately afterward. A special feature of this DVR is that an
explanation of each menu item will be displayed automatically when the cursor is moved over
it.
4.2.2 Manual Recording
There are three ways of recording live video/audio feed from your cameras: manual
recording,scheduled recording, and continuous recording.
If scheduled recording is in conflict with manual recording, the manual recording will be
processed first until stopped.
For a detailed description of scheduled recording, see Section 5.3.8 Recording Modes.
In order to manually record a video/audio feed, select the “Manual Record” button from the
“Tools” menu. Alternatively, you can press the “REC” button on the remote control or the front
panel of the DVR. Pressing “Manual Record” or “REC” again will stop the recording process.
4.2.3 Video Playback
To start video playback, first move the cursor to “Ź” (the icon will be highlighted when
selected) and left-click it to enter the settings menu; alternatively, press the “Źl l” button to
enter the settings menu.
There are two methods of searching for recordings:
Method 1: Playback by Date
Date input: Adjust the date and time to match the recording you are searching for: first, select
“TIME” and press “Enter” to input numbers directly to set the year, month, and date; next,
input the time in the next field, and click “Ź”. A window that reads “CHOOSE PLAYBACK
CHN” (see the following figure on the right) will automatically appear; in this window, choose
channel of the video to be played, and click “Ź”. If only one channel is selected, the video
from that channel will be displayed in full-screen
mode. If two or more channels are selected, the
videos from the selected channels will be
displayed simultaneously over four frames.