Techpro TRIDVR-ELE4ME User manual

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TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME
TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................2
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS.................................................................................. 36
2.1 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................36
2.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................38
2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................................66
2.4 Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................................82
2.5 Mouse Control.......................................................................................................................................................84
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS....................................................................86
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR.......................................................................................................................................86
Our units do not support PAL

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3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel................................................................................................................86
3.3 HDD Installation....................................................................................................................................................86
3.4 Connecting Power Supply ................................................................................................................................88
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices .............................................................................................88
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ................................................................................................................................88
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output.............................................................................................................................89
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ...........................................................................89
3.6.1 Audio Input........................................................................................................................................................89
3.6.2 Audio Output ....................................................................................................................................................89
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection..............................................................................................................89
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................................90
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port..............................................................................................................................................90
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port...........................................................................................................................................91
3.8 RS485......................................................................................................................................................................91
3.9 Other Interfaces....................................................................................................................................................92

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4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS..................................................93
4.1 Boot up and Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................93
4.1.1 Boot up...............................................................................................................................................................93
4.1.2 Shutdown...........................................................................................................................................................93
4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure.............................................................................................................93
4.1.4 Replace Button Battery.................................................................................................................................93
4.2 Startup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................................93
4.3 Manual Record .....................................................................................................................................................96
4.3.1 Live Viewing .....................................................................................................................................................96
4.4 Right-Click Menu..................................................................................................................................................99
4.4.1 Window Switch................................................................................................................................................99
4.4.2 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................99
4.4.3 Color.................................................................................................................................................................104
4.4.4 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 105
4.4.5 Manual Record .............................................................................................................................................105
4.5 Navigation Bar ...................................................................................................................................................105
4.5.1 Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 106
4.5.2 Output Screen...............................................................................................................................................106
4.5.3 Favorites.........................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.4 Tour..................................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.5 PTZ...................................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.6 Color.................................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.7 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 106
4.5.8 Alarm Status..................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.9 Channel Info..................................................................................................................................................106
4.5.10 Remote Device........................................................................................................................................107
4.5.11 Network......................................................................................................................................................107
4.5.12 HDD Manager..........................................................................................................................................107
4.5.13 USB Manager..........................................................................................................................................107
4.6 USB Device Auto Pop-up...............................................................................................................................107
4.7 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................................108

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4.8 Operation.............................................................................................................................................................108
4.8.1 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 108
4.8.2 Backup............................................................................................................................................................. 115
4.8.3 Shut Down......................................................................................................................................................117
4.9 Information ..........................................................................................................................................................117
4.9.1 System Info....................................................................................................................................................117
4.9.2 Event................................................................................................................................................................121
4.9.3 Network ...........................................................................................................................................................121
4.9.4 Log....................................................................................................................................................................123
4.10 Setting...................................................................................................................................................................125
4.10.1 Camera ......................................................................................................................................................125
4.10.2 Network......................................................................................................................................................134
4.10.3 Event........................................................................................................................................................... 150
4.10.4 Storage ......................................................................................................................................................163
4.10.5 System.......................................................................................................................................................174
5WEB OPERATION.....................................................................................................190
5.1 Network Connection.........................................................................................................................................190
5.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................................190
5.3 LAN Mode............................................................................................................................................................191
5.4 Live.........................................................................................................................................................................192
5.5 PTZ ........................................................................................................................................................................193
5.6 Image ....................................................................................................................................................................194
5.6.1 Image...............................................................................................................................................................194
5.7 WAN Login..........................................................................................................................................................195
5.8 Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................196

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5.8.1 Camera............................................................................................................................................................196
5.8.2 Network ...........................................................................................................................................................204
5.8.3 Event................................................................................................................................................................219
5.8.4 Storage............................................................................................................................................................ 227
5.8.5 Setting ............................................................................................................................................................. 229
5.9 Information ..........................................................................................................................................................241
5.9.1 Version ............................................................................................................................................................241
5.9.2 Log....................................................................................................................................................................241
5.9.3 Online User....................................................................................................................................................242
5.10 Playback...............................................................................................................................................................242
5.10.1 Search Record ........................................................................................................................................243
5.10.2 File List.......................................................................................................................................................243
5.10.3 Playback....................................................................................................................................................244
5.10.4 Download ..................................................................................................................................................244
5.10.5 Load more.................................................................................................................................................245
5.11 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................................................247
5.12 Log out..................................................................................................................................................................248
5.13 Un-install Web Control....................................................................................................................................249
6PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM......................................................250
7FAQ ..............................................................................................................................251
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION........................................................256
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST.............................................257
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ................................................263
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST........................................................264

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST.........................................................265
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST..........................................266

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our HDCVI DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed
menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are notliable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the specified environments.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended bymanufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

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1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This seriesproduct is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field. It adopts embedded
LinuxOS to maintain reliable operation. It is easy to use and can realize surveillance function after some
simple setups. 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 seriesdevice adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the
local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software (PSS), it
can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function. It can realize HD
monitor without changing current cable layout
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:
Real-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports VGA/HDMI output at the same time.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data securityand can avoid vicious data modification.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video
signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner).
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
Record playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search,
forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slowplay, 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.
Network operation

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Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm 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.
Communication 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.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
UPnP
It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LANand the WAN via the UPnP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME
TRIDVR-ELE16ME
Parameters 16-Ch
System Main Processor Industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX
Video
Parameters Video Encode Standard H.264
Encode
Resolution 720P/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Video Frame
Rate PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s
Video Frame
Rate 1536Kbps-4096Kbps，
For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps
Bit Stream Type Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream Support
Audio
Parameters Encode Standard G.711A/G.711U/PCM
Audio Sampling
Rate 8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate 64Kbps
Video Port Analog Video
Input 16-channel ，BNC
port
8-Ch
4-Ch
8-channel ， BNC
port
4-channel ， BNC
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Parameters 16-Ch
Network Video
Input N/A
Video Output 1-channel VGA output，
1-channel HDMI output (of the same video source)，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time.
Loop Output N/A
Matrix Output N/A
Audio Port Audio Input 4-channel RCA
Audio Output 1-channel RCA
Bidirectional
Talk Input
Support (reuse the audio port)
Record
Record Mode
Schedule record/manual record/MD record/Alarm record
Record
Playback
Max
playback
Backup Mode
HDD, burner, USB device, network backup
Alarm
Alarm Input
16-channel
alarm
input
Alarm Output
3-channel alarm output
HDD
HDD Port
1 SATA port，does not support eSATA port
One HDD
Space
4T
Coomunication
Port
Network
1 RJ45 port, 100Mbps Ethernetport
Communication
RS485 port
USB
2 USB ports
Others
Power
DC12V
Power
Consuption
≤30W（With power adapeter, no HDD）
Working
Temperature
-10℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%~90%
Dimensions
Mini 1U case，325mm（W）×245mm（D）×45mm（H）
Weight
1.25KG（No HDD）
Installation
Mode
Desk
16-channel
8-Ch
4-Ch
2Overview and Controls
This section providesinformation about front paneland rear panel. When you install this series DVR for
the first time, please refer to this part first.
2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for
the first time, please refer to this part first.

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Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
SN Icon Name Function
1 USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse and
etc.
2 Alarm Alarm indicator light When an alarm occurs, the light becomes red to
alert you.
3 NET Network abnormal
indicator light Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.
3 HDD HDD abnormal
indicator light
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below
specified threshold value, the light becomes red
to alert you.
5 IR IR Receiver It is to receive the signal from the remote
control.
6
ESC ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current
operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time
monitor mode.
7
FN Assist
One-windowmonitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text
control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the
previous character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and
direction keysto realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
8 Enter ENTER Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
9 Power button Power button, press this button for three seconds
to boot up or shut down DVR.
、Up
Down
Activate current control, modify setup, and then
move up and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
、Left
Right
Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control
playback bar.
TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME
TRIDVR-ELE16ME
Front Panel

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Figure 2-40
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN Icon Name Note
1 Power on-off button Power on/off button.
2 VGA VGA video output
port VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. Can connect to
the monitor to view ananlog video
output.
3 AUDIO IN Audio input port Connect to audio input device such
as speaker.
4 VIDEO IN Video input port Connect to analog camera, video
input signal.
5 Power input port Input 12V DC.
6 USB2.0 port Connect to USB storage device,
mouse, burning DVD-ROM and etc.
7 A RS485（RS-485）RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices
Rear Panel
communication port such as speed dome PTZ.
B RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can
connect to the control devices such
as speed dome PTZ.
8 Network port 100M Ethernet port
9 HDMI definitionHigh
media interface High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits
uncompressed high definition video
and multiple-channel data to the
HDMI port of the display device.
10 AUDIO OUT Audio outputport Connect to video output device such
as sound box.
11 GND Ground end
TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME
TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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2.3 Connection Sample
TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME
TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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Figure 2-67
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Serial Number
Name
Function
1
Power button
Click it to boot up or shut down
the device.
2
Address
Click it to input device number,
so that you can control it.
3
Forward
Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
4
Slowplay
Multiple slowplay speeds or
normal playback.
5
Next record
In playback mode, playback the
next video.
6
Previous record
In playback mode, playback the
previous video.
7
Play/Pause
In pause mode, click this button
to realize normal playback.
In normal playback click this
button to pause playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click
this button to enter video search
menu.
8
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,
click this button to realize normal
playback.
In reverse playback click this
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9
Cancel
Go back to previous menu or
cancel current operation (close
upper interface or control)
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Record
Start or stop record manually
In record interface, working with
the direction buttons to select the
record channel.
Click this button for at least 1.5
seconds, system can go to the
Manual Record interface.
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Direction keys
Switch currentactivated control,
go to left or right.
In playback mode, click up/down
button to switch playback
channel. In 1-window playback
mode, click left/right button to
control playback speed. .
Aux function(such as switch the
PTZ menu, enable/disable reuse
button)
12
Confirm /menu key
go to default button
go to the menu
13
Multiple-windowswitch
Switch between multiple-window
and one-window.
14
Auxiliary key
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up
assistant function：PTZ control
and Video color.
Switch the PTZ control menu in
PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface,
working with direction keys to
complete setup.
In text mode, click it to delete
character.
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0-9 number key
Input password, channel or
switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
2.5 Mouse Control
Left click
mouse
System pops up password input dialogue boxif you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button
on the panel you can input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here
← stands for backspace button. ＿stands for space button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
click mouse
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list
to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
Right click
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,
nine-windowand sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record,
alarm input, alarm output, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-windowmode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press
middle
button
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.

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3Installation and Connections
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric
safety rules.
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes
during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.
3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number
when we provide the service after sales.
3.3 HDD Installation
Important
Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to
replace the HDD!
All figures listed below for reference only!
①Loosen the screws of the upper
cover and side panel. ②Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn
just three rounds). ③Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.
④Turn the device upside down and
then turn the screws in firmly. ⑤Fix the HDD firmly.⑥Connect the HDD cable and power cable.
⑦Put the cover in accordance with the
clip and then place the upper cover
back.
⑧Secure the screws in the rear panel
and theside panel.

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Important:
You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fixthe HDD in the device.
Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need to push the
clip first and then put down.
3.4 Connecting Power Supply
Please check input voltage and device power button match or not.
We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span,and other peripheral
equipments operation such as cameras.
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input
The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VBP- P ，
B75Ω.）
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable
lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,inflammable, explosive
substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.
Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB
Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the
transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation
devices or use opticalfiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high
tension current.
Keep connection lugs in well contactBTTTB
The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap
welding and oxidation.BTTTB