Talos Security DK1400 User manual

DK1400 H.264 Networkable
4-Camera Surveillance System
USER MANUAL

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We highly encourage our customers to bench test their system prior to
installation. Bench testing will confirm all components are operating
properly and will help familiarize you with the system prior to
installation.
Lay your system components out on a large surface such as a test bench
or kitchen table and inventory items.
Connect cameras to the DVR video inputs, a monitor or TV to the DVR
video output, and then connect power to the cameras.
Turn the DVR on; the cameras will be visible on the DVR live view
screen.
Turn DVR power off to install the hard drive into the DVR, turn on the
DVR and familiarize yourself with the DVR menus and functions.
Permanently install the cameras, cables, power supplies, and DVR.
Follow the guide below for more details about the DVR.

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INDEX
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 4
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................................................................5
2 INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview..............................................................................................................................................................6
Hard Drive Installation ....................................................................................................................................................7
3 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Mouse Operation...............................................................................................................................................................9
IR Remote Control Operation........................................................................................................................................10
Menu Tree.........................................................................................................................................................................11
Starting the system...........................................................................................................................................................12
GUI Operation..................................................................................................................................................................13
Display.............................................................................................................................................................13
Color................................................................................................................................................................14
Record Setup ..................................................................................................................................................14
Network Setup................................................................................................................................................15
Search..............................................................................................................................................................17
Backup.............................................................................................................................................................18
Device Setup......................................................................................................................................................................19
Hard Drive Management ..............................................................................................................................20
Alarm Setup....................................................................................................................................................20
E-mail Setup ...................................................................................................................................................21
Mobile Device Setup ......................................................................................................................................22
Motion Detect .................................................................................................................................................22
System Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................23
Date/Time setup .............................................................................................................................................24
Password setup...............................................................................................................................................24
Video Setup.....................................................................................................................................................25
Language Setup..............................................................................................................................................25
System Information..........................................................................................................................................................26
System Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................26
4 NETWORK OPERATION........................................................................................................................27
Installing Client Viewer Software ..................................................................................................................................27
Log into Client Viewer Software....................................................................................................................................28
Client Viewer Local Setup...............................................................................................................................................28
Add DVR/Server to Client Viewer...............................................................................................................28
Client Viewer Remote Setup...........................................................................................................................................30
Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) ....................................................................................................30
DVR Network Settings (DDNS)....................................................................................................................31
Router setup....................................................................................................................................................32
Port Forwarding.............................................................................................................................................32
Client Viewer Settings (DDNS).....................................................................................................................34
Internet Explorer Access.................................................................................................................................................36
IE Settings.......................................................................................................................................................36
Security............................................................................................................................................................37
ActiveX............................................................................................................................................................37
Login using Internet Explorer......................................................................................................................38
Web Server Interface.......................................................................................................................................................38
Live View ........................................................................................................................................................38
Replay / Playback...........................................................................................................................................39
Remote Settings..............................................................................................................................................40
Record Settings...............................................................................................................................................41
Alarm Settings................................................................................................................................................41
Network Settings............................................................................................................................................42
Mobile Settings...............................................................................................................................................43
Advanced Settings............................................................................................................................................................44
Language.........................................................................................................................................................44
Video Format Mode.......................................................................................................................................44
Time and Date ................................................................................................................................................44
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................45
System Information .......................................................................................................................................45
Hard Drive Information................................................................................................................................46
User Accounts 46
Local PC Storage Settings..........................................................................................................................47

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
This compact DVR has all the functionality you desire. H.264 video compression ensures maximum
recording time, while preserving the quality of the recorded video. Ethernet connection provides access
from any computer on your home network and even remotely over the Internet or your Smartphone. An
intuitive onscreen GUI eases system setup and exporting recorded video. Video motion detection saves
hard drive space and alerts you to movement in an observed area. Other features include local recording,
playback, support triple mode remote network surveillance, data backup, parameter setting, motion
detection, USB mouse, USB2.0 backup, IE browser and back up etc.
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURE
H.264 compression
Two USB interface, USB 2.0 for data backup, USB 2.0 for mouse operation
Support one 3.5" SATA HDD
Special file system for security
16 bit color translucent user-friendly GUI, with notes for selected menu items
Optimized four channel simultaneous playback
Two level user management
Support live view, parameter setting and copy/playback via network
1.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Mode 4CH
Compression H.264
Video in 1.0Vp-p/75Ω，BNC × 4
Video out 1.0Vp-p/75Ω, BNC×1, VGA×1
Resolution Live：D1
Record：4CH CIF
Frame rate Non-real time; Max NTSC :120 Fps (CIF), PAL 100 Fps (CIF)
Audio input Not supported
Audio output Not supported
Audio codec Not supported
Video mode Manual recording, Scheduled recording, Video motion alarm
Network interface RJ45, 100M/1000M
PTZ Not supported
Communication
interface
USB2.0 × 2
Data storage Support 1 SATA HDD (300GB-2TB)

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Mouse USB Mouse
Remote control Support
voltage input 12V/3A
Appearance Half-chassis
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL
Safety precautions should be employed while installing and using this DVR. To prolong life of this
device please pay attention to the following:
•When installing this device, please comply with all the electrical product safety criteria
•Do not drop liquid on DVR or insert any objects
•Use soft dry cloth to clean DVR; do not use chemical cleaners
•Please disconnect this device from the power if not used for long duration
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 4-Channel DVR
4 600 TVL Bullet Cameras
4 Camera Power Supplies
4 60 ft. Camera/Power Cables
4 Camera mounts with hardware
1 Mouse
1 IR Remote Control
1 DVR Power Supply

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1.1 Front Panel Indicators
NO. NAME Function
1 Power Indicator Shows the DVR is turned ON
2 Record
Indicator Shows the DVR is in RECORD mode
3 Network
Indicator
Show the DVR is connected and communicating with the local
area network
4 IR Remote control receiver
2.1.2 Connectors on Rear Panel
NO. Name Function
1 Video input 4 BNC composite video camera inputs
2 Video output 1 BNC composite video output
3 USB USB flash-drive connection for file backup
4 USB USB mouse port
5 Network Connect the DVR to a local area network
6 Power Jack Connect 12Vdc power supply
7 VGA Connect a VGA monitor for high resolution viewing

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2.2 HDD INSTALLATION
Follow the steps below to install the hard drive into the DVR.
1）Remove the cover from the DVR and locate the four screw holes and ventilation slots.
2）Remove the four screws and foam isolation pads from the accessory box; see photo below.
3）Remove the paper backing and place the isolation pads over the screw holes.

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4）Place the hard drive over the screw holes and isolation pads as shown below.
5）Insert the screws through the bottom of the chassis, through the isolation pads and into
the mounting screw holes of the hard drive.
NOTE: After installation the new hard drive must be formatted.

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3DEVICE OPERATION
3.1 MOUSE OPERATION
The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all functions described in this manual use mouse input.
To use a mouse with the system connect the mouse to the USB MOUSE port on rear of the DVR.
NOTE: The USB ports are exclusive to the device intended. The top USB port is for data backup to a
USB flash drive, the bottom port is for connecting a USB mouse.
Figure 1.0 Connect a USB mouse to the bottom USB port on the rear panel
1) The mouse buttons perform the following:
• Left-Button: Click to select a menu option;
during live viewing in split-screen, double-click
on a channel to view the selected channel in
full-screen.; double-click the channel again to
return to split-screen view
• Right-Button: Click to open a Sub-Menu
• Scroll-Wheel: No function.
Figure 1.1 Mouse button operation
2) Virtual Keyboard (Mouse)
When using the mouse, input values using the onscreen virtual keyboard. You will need to use the
Virtual Keyboard when entering your User ID and Password.
To use the Virtual Keyboard:
1. Click on an option or field, such as the User ID and
Password fields.
2. Click 0~9 to key-in the desired digit.
3. Click to switch between numerals, upper
and lowercase letters, and other characters.
4. Click to Backspace/Delete.
5. Click to enter/confirm and close the Virtual
Keyboard.
•The Virtual Keyboard buttons will turn from orange to white when selected with the mouse.

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TIP: When using the remote control to
enter password and camera titles,
select the field using the navigation
buttons press ENTER, and then press
the number buttons.
3.2 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
The remote control is the secondary device for navigating the system’s
interface.
1. STANDBY: Press to turn on/off standby mode.
2. LOGIN/LOCK: If "Security" has been enabled in the
setup menu, press to open the user login screen.
3. Number/Channel buttons: While in menus
buttons enter values; during live viewing, press to
view channels in full-screen.
4. : Press to switch between quad and split-screen.
5. MENU: Opens the main menu.
6. PTZ: Not applicable.
7. EXIT: Close menu windows.
8. Navigation/OK:
• : Move cursor in menus up, Channel up.
• : Move cursor in menus right, Channel up, During
playback increases forward playback speed.
• : Move cursor in menus left, Channel down, During
playback increase reverse playback speed.
• : Move cursor in menus down, Channel down.
• OK: In menus, press to confirm selections.
9. +/ - : In menus, press to adjust values.
10. RECORD: Press to start manual recording.
11. STOP: Press to stop manual recording.
12. EXTRA: Not applicable.
13. Playback controls:
• : Increase reverse playback speed 2X, 4X, 8X,16X,32X.
• : Press to start playback.
• : Press to increase forward playback speed 2X,4X,
8X,16X,32X.
• : Press to slow playback speed by 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16,1/32.
• : Press to freeze playback, press again to advance
frame-by-frame.
14.AUDIO/MUTE: Not applicable.
3.2.1 Use Remote control to select the device number:
You can control several DVRs using one remote control. Press the "LOGIN/LOCK" key, and enter
the device number to control a specific DVR. The device number is set in "PASSWORD" setup menu.
For example to select the device with number "000001".
Press "LOGIN/LOCK"+ "1" for the remote to control DVR as device 1.
NOTE:
1. The remote is set to control a DVR with device number "000000" as the default.
2. Press "LOGIN/LOCK"+ "0" for the remote to control and DVR with any device code.
3. The number assigned to a DVR must be lower than 000255.