Teswell 4CH 960H User manual

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Mini Car Digital SD Card Recorder
User Manual

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Before installing and using, be sure to read the Manual, then you will properly use and protect your
machine. The first part of the statement concerns the matters to be attention to before installing and using.
Attention
To protect your rights, before using and installing, please carefully read the contents of the
manual.
This product is used for car inside, in order to prevent short-circuit or the risk of electric shock, do
not make the machine on the rain or humidity environment.
Event of any solid or liquid into the machine, please disconnect the power of the machine
immediately, and ask the qualified technical staff to check, then restart it.
The product is high-tech equipment; machines can not be repaired by users even very small
original part. Once failure occurs, please ask for the qualified technical personnel, or contact with
the dealer. Do not repair it by users themselves.
Installation Environment
8-36V DC power supply, please confirm the local power supply before power on.
If the machine were not used for a long time, please completely disconnect the video’s power
supply.
Please select the appropriate location for the installation of the machine, where the air can flow
freely around the machine to avoid overheating or water inflow.
Machine can not be installed near the radiators, or near the ventilation road which is near heat, or
directly under sunshine, or too much dust, or rain water, or near the area where the mechanical
vibration or impact happens.
Package List
Name
Quantity
Dual SD card Mobile DVR
1
User Manual
1
Certificate of approval
1
Remote Control (not include battery)
1
Connecting Cable
3
Note: When the specification or parameters changes, no other announcement in addition.

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Contents
1 Product Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Basic functions............................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Audio/Video Compression Format................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Audio/video recording mode............................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Image quality when monitoring, recording, playback...................................................................................... 3
2.4 Total Resources................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.5 Audio video synchronous recording................................................................................................................. 4
2.6 Access detection................................................................................................................................................5
2.7 Signal loss alarming function............................................................................................................................5
2.8 Alarm linkage....................................................................................................................................................5
2.9 Alarm pre-recording..........................................................................................................................................5
2.10 Full duplex.........................................................................................................................................................5
2.11 Malfunction alarming function......................................................................................................................... 5
2.12 Self-test the status and self-recovery................................................................................................................ 6
2.13 Front-end device control and multi-channel monitor and switch.....................................................................6
2.14 Networking........................................................................................................................................................6
2.15 Data backup.......................................................................................................................................................6
2.16 Authority, encryption, data safety..................................................................................................................... 6
2.17 Log function...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Operating system.....................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Compression format................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Monitoring and Recording...................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Index and Playback................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 SD card storage and data backup............................................................................................................................ 7
3.6 Control.....................................................................................................................................................................7
3.7 Others...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Technical Parameters................................................................................................................................................ 8
5 Instruction of Installation..........................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Instruction of External Interface Wiring......................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Instruction of SD Card Installation................................................................................................................. 14
6 Instruction of Using...................................................................................................................................................15
6.1 Instruction of Front Panel................................................................................................................................15
6.2 Instruction of Remote Control Operation....................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Menu Setting Instruction.................................................................................................................................18
6.4 DVR Video Playback Instruction................................................................................................................... 38
6.5 Video Backup.................................................................................................................................................. 40
6.6 PTZ control......................................................................................................................................................41
6.7 Extranet Port Mapping.................................................................................................................................... 42

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6.8 Domain binding setting................................................................................................................................... 45
1 Product Overview
The four-channel embedded digital SD card video recorder is designed for car safety. It uses embedded
processor and embedded operating system, combined with video / audio compression / decompression, GPS,
car recorder, and the capacity SD card storage technology to confirm the high intelligence and high stability.
Widely used for bus, ship, train, and other areas of security.
2 Basic functions
2.1 Audio/Video Compression Format
The video adopts latest IS014496-10 (H.264) video compression technology, high compression rate to
ensure a better image quality under less storage; the audio adopts G711A compression method, output a
better voice with low distortion.
2.2 Audio/video recording mode
Compression format
The audio video data are stored through special files, encrypted to prevent data loss under
frequent power failure circumstances.
Compression stream
Image quality with 8 levels and adjustable (192kbps--2.0Mbps/channel) to meet different
requirements.
Storage
Support 2x128GB SD card, auto overwritten and cycle storage.
2.3 Image quality when monitoring, recording, playback
Resolution

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960H: Monitoring: 960*576/CH; Recording: 960*576/CH; Playback: 960*576/CH
720P: Monitoring: 1280*720/CH; Recording: 1280*720/CH; Playback: 1280*720/CH
Frequencies
The monitoring, recording and playback are all with 25fps
Horizontal resolution for monitoring
More than 270TV lines per channel.
Horizontal resolution for playback
More than 270TV lines per channel.
2.4 Total Resources
4CH 960H:
Support 4 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous recording, total 100fps.
Support 4 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous playback, total 100fps.
4CH 720P:
Support 4 channels 720P (1280*720) simultaneous recording, total 100fps.
Support 4 channels 720P (1280*720) simultaneous playback, total 100fps.
6CH 960H:
Support 6 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous recording, total 150fps.
Support 6 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous playback, total 150fps.
2CH 720P&4CH 960H:
Support 2 channels 720P (1280*720) and 4 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous recording,
total 150fps.
Support 2 channels 720P (1280*720) and 4 channels 960H (960*576) simultaneous playback,
total 150fps.
2.5 Audio video synchronous recording
Record and playback the audio/video/GPS positioning data simultaneously. The information can
be checked by CMS software which can be installed on computer.

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2.6 Access detection
When after open motion detecting video recording equipment in camera detects movement, the
monitoring area can start recording, trigger the alarm, warning area size, location, number, area
and alert in sensitivity or removal of alert, and other functions, can be set up.
2.7 Signal loss alarming function
When the video signal gets lost, the device will send alarm signal via internet. Responding in less
than 5 seconds with log information. NOTE this function will not work when a channel is not in
recording status or if a channel is displaying in full screen.
2.8 Alarm linkage
Support 4CH alarm input (8-36v high level voltage to trigger); 1CH alarm out (by relay, max.
500mA, switch ON); When the alarm is triggered, the audio recording will be started automatically
(30-330s, adjustable).Alarm out will close for (5s-900s, adjustable) and send alarming signal,
responding in less than 1s.
2.9 Alarm pre-recording
Alarm video mode, alarm pre - recorded more than 5 s video, audio, positioning data.
2.10 Full duplex
Under full loading status, users can index, playback the recorded data with no frame loss.
2.11 Malfunction alarming function
When the DVR fail to work, the alarm switch is ON, showing alarm information for 6 minutes at
least.

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2.12 Self-test the status and self-recovery
When in working status, the “RUN” indicator will constantly flashes and check the device.
Recovery will take no more than 3 minutes when device crashes.
2.13 Front-end device control and multi-channel monitor and switch
The DVR can control PTZ cameras through default protocols (RS-485, PELCO-D, 9600 baud
rate), 4 or 6 channels real time, switchable to monitoring mode.
2.14 Networking
Combining the CMS software. With built-in 3G module, the car can be monitored remotely.
2.15 Data backup
To backup the SD data into computer via SD card reader;
Downloading the SD data remotely through network.
Transfer the SD card data to computer, download and play the media via our unique DVR player
software. Users can also switch the SD files into universal AVI format to make it workable in other
players.
2.16 Authority, encryption, data safety
Enter the DVR by password, default for “6666”. Data is stored in a special file system to ensure
it’s encrypted and safe..
2.17 Log function
The log includes the alarming and malfunction information, stored into SD card. It can be checked
via computer.

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3 Features
3.1 Operating system
Embedded Linux operating system, high stable, free from virus.
English/Chinese menu switchable.
Graphical user interface
3.2 Compression format
H.264 format: more excellent frame rate, quality image output
3.3 Monitoring and Recording
Monitor: MAX 6CH 960H (960*576 ) 、MAX 4CH 720P（1280*720）
Record: PAL 150fps, NTSC 180fps, full real-time 6CH CIF, HD1,D1,960H,720P recording.
Record mode: by alarm, schedule, manual, motion detection.
Support 6CH video and 6CH audio meanwhile recording.
Record image quality: 8 levels adjustable
Video recorded in special file system to ensure lifespan and safety of SD card.
Reliable evidence with unchangeable audio/video data.
3.4 Index and Playback
Index and playback by time.
Support 6CH audio, 1CH video (any channel can be chosen), index and playback at the same
time, support amplifying in one channel.
Data only played by DVR playback software
3.5 SD card storage and data backup
Support two SD cards, with each 128GB max.
The SD card data can be backed up via PC software.
3.6 Control
Dual MCU control, to ensure DVR stability.
Support remotely control by remote controller

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3.7 Others
Upgrade through SD2 card, easy maintenance.
Protect by password, to avoid data damage.
Delayed shutdown: default for 5s, adjustable
Anti-pulse and low voltage protection
Real-time timer
Anti-shock for the PCB panel and parts.
Watch dog function to avoid system crush.
4 Technical Parameters
Items
Device parameters
DVR/NVR Performance index
Name
Product Name
4CH 960H
SD Mobile DVR
4CH IP
720P SD Mobile DVR
4CH AHD
720P SD Mobile DVR
System
Operation System
Linux
Operation Interface
Graphical Interfaces, Chinese/English optional
File System
Proprietary Format
System Privileges
User Password
Video
Video Input
4ch Independent Input: 1.0Vp-p，75Ω.Both B&W and Color Cameras
Video Output
1 Channel PAL/NTSC Output, 1.0Vp-p，75Ω，Composite Video Signal
1 Channel VGA Support 1920*1080 ，1280*720 ，1024*768 Resolution
Video Display
1 Or 4 Screen Display
Video Standard
PAL:25frames/Sec;NTSC:30frames/Sec
System Resources
PAL:100 Frames; NTSC:120 Frames
Audio
Audio Input
Four Channels Independent Input 600Ω
Audio Output
1 Channel(4 Channels Can Be Convert Freely)
Basic Output Level
1.0—2.2V
Distortion Plus Noise
≤-30dB
Recording Mode
Sound And Image Synchronization
Audio Compression
G711A
Digital
Processin
g &
Storage
Image Compression
H.264 Fixed Code Stream
Image Format
PAL: 4*960H（960*576）
NTSC:4*960H（960*480）
PAL:4*720P（1280*720）
NTSC: 4*720P（1280*720）
PAL:4*720P
（1280*720）
NTSC: 4*720P
（1280*720）
Video Stream
192Kbps-2.0Mbit/s（channel）
Video Taking Up Of
Hard Disk
CIF:85M-394MByte/hour
D1、
960H:85M-675MByte/hour
720P:85MB-900MByte/hour

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Playback Resolution
PAL: 1 or 4*960H(960*576)
NTSC: 1 or
4*960H(960*480)
PAL: 1 or 4*720P
（1280*720）
NTSC: 1 or 4*720P
（1280*720）
PAL: 1 or 4*720P
（1280*720）
NTSC: 1 or 4*720P
（1280*720）
Audio Bitrate
4KByte / s / channel
Audio Taking Up Of
Hard Disk
14MByte / hour / channel
SD Storage
Double SD card storage, Support Max 2* 128GB
Image Quality
Eight Grades to Choose
Alarm
Alarm in
4 Channels Independent Input. High Voltage Trigger
Alarm out
1 Channels Independent output
Move Detect
available
Network
Interface
Wire line Access
Can Expand One 6pin Ethernet Port
Wifi
Can Expand One Wifi Module Outside, 802.11 B/G/N
3G/4G
Can Expand One FDD-LTE/TD-LTE/WCDMA/CDMA2000 Module Inside
GPS
Interface
GPS
Can Expand GPS Module Inside
Extend
Interface
RS232
Extensible it is convenient to connect with other vehicle equipment
RS485
Extensible it is convenient to connect with other vehicle equipment and PTZ Camera
Intercom
Can Expand Intercom Module Inside
G-Sensor
Can Expand G-Sensor Module Inside
Canbus
not support, need to customize
Others
Power Consumption
DC8-36V 8W（without SD）
Working Temperature
-20℃~ +85℃
Clock
Built-In Clock, Calendar
Packaging
Product Size
132(L)*119(W)*40(H)mm
Product Weight
0.6KG(without SD)
Items
Device parameters
SDVR Performance index
Name
Product Name
6CH 960H
SD Mobile DVR
2CH IP 720P+4CH Analog
960H SD Mobile DVR
System
Operation System
Linux
Operation Interface
Graphical Interfaces, Chinese/English optional
File System
Proprietary Format
System Privileges
User Password
Video
Video Input
6ch Both B&W and Color Cameras
Video Output
1 Channel PAL/NTSC Output, 1.0Vp-p，75Ω，Composite Video Signal
1 Channel VGA Support 1920*1080 ，1280*720 ，1024*768 Resolution
Video Display
1,4 or 6 Screen Display
Video Standard
PAL:25frames/Sec;NTSC:30frames/Sec
System Resources
PAL:150 Frames; NTSC:180 Frames
Audio
Audio Input
Six Channels Independent Input
Audio Output
1 Channel(6 Channels Can Be Convert Freely)
Basic Output Level
1.0—2.2V

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Distortion Plus Noise
≤-30dB
Recording Mode
Sound And Image Synchronization
Audio Compression
G711A
Digital
Processin
g &
Storage
Image Compression
H.264 Fixed Code Stream
Image Format
PAL: 6*960H（960*576）
NTSC:6*960H（960*480）
PAL:2*720P（1280*720）+4*960H（960*576）
NTSC: 2*720P（1280*720）+4*960H（960*576）
Video Stream
192Kbps-2.0Mbit/s（channel）
Video Taking Up Of
Hard Disk
CIF:85M-394MByte/hour
D1、
960H:85M-675MByte/hour
720P:85MB-900MByte/hour
Playback Resolution
PAL: 1 or 4*960H(960*576)
NTSC: 1 or
4*960H(960*480)
PAL: 1 or 2*720P（1280*720）+4*960H（960*576）
NTSC: 1 or 2*720P（1280*720）+4*960H（960*576）
Audio Bitrate
4KByte / s / channel
Audio Taking Up Of
Hard Disk
14MByte / hour / channel
SD Storage
Double SD card storage, Support Max 2* 128GB
Image Quality
Eight Grades to Choose
Alarm
Alarm in
4 Channels Independent Input. High Voltage Trigger
Alarm out
1 Channels Independent output
Move Detect
available
Network
Interface
Wire line Access
Can Expand One 6pin Ethernet Port
Wifi
Can Expand One Wifi Module Outside, 802.11 B/G/N
3G/4G
Can Expand One FDD-LTE/TD-LTE/WCDMA/CDMA2000 Module Inside
GPS
Interface
GPS
Can Expand GPS Module Inside
Extend
Interface
RS232
Extensible it is convenient to connect with other vehicle equipment
RS485
Extensible it is convenient to connect with other vehicle equipment and PTZ Camera
Intercom
Can Expand Intercom Module Inside
G-Sensor
Can Expand G-Sensor Module Inside
Canbus
not support, need to customize
Others
Power Consumption
DC8-36V 8W（without SD）
Working Temperature
-20℃~ +85℃
Clock
Built-In Clock, Calendar
Packaging
Product Size
132(L)*119(W)*40(H)mm
Product Weight
0.6KG(without SD)
Optional functions:
Basic Type (Pin Aviation Connector)
+A: GPS Function +B: 3G/4G Function
+E: Lan Port +W: Wifi Function

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5 Instruction of Installation
5.1 Instruction of External Interface Wiring

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Remarks:
If the power supply is 12V, then the current of 12V output can be just 1A. So if there are more than
3pcs cameras, we suggest customers to get power for other cameras from the 12V vehicle power
directly or use Our special car power supply.
3G/4G 、LAN interface are optional interface, available only when you listed in the order for this
interface.
Ports:
DEBUG: Testing port LAN: Network port SENSOR: Alarm port
5.2 Instruction of SD Card Installation
Unlock the main board with key, make sure the “arrowhead” point to the left “turn on” and then
switch it to the “turn off”.
Note: The lock in the main board can also control the power. When the main board is locked, it also
means the machine starts. So before turn it on, please make sure all the cables in the system
are well connected. Otherwise the power in the car once connected, it will damage the
machine.

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6 Instruction of Using
6.1 Instruction of Front Panel
LED
PWR LED: lighting while work starts. Power LED on.
GPS LED: GPS working LED indicator
4G LED: 3G working LED indicator
WIFI LED: when wifi module is running the LED is on.
SD1 LED: When recording, playing, backup, LED is flashing
SD2 LED: When recording, playing, backup, LED is flashing
Key and Other Descriptions
IR: infrared receiving window.
LOCK: while removing the hard drive, use the key to unlock in order to remove the hard
drive, unlock after machine’s auto-disconnects the power, the power auto-connect after
being locked.
1: SD card1 slot
2: SD card2 slot
A/V OUT: Audio/ Video output, Voice intercom input
:MIC input

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6.2 Instruction of Remote Control Operation
①Lead to menu；②Return
Record
Enter the sub-menu to set and confirm
Playback on the mobile DVR
①Stop when recording or playback; ②Delete
Pause/Play when playback
Fast-forward when playback video , play speed can be x2, x4, x8,
press one time is x2, press two times is x4, and press 3 times is x8.
Fast Backward when playback video, one press back for 10seconds
For PTZ wiper（customized）
Enter PTZ control mode.

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Control PTZ Zoom
Control PTZ focus
Mute key, to turn on or turn off audio output when playback videos
with audio.(The audio input of the playback device must be
connected to the audio output of the DVR.)
①Exit when video playback or backup. ②Exit from PTZ mode.
①Upward for MENU selection. ②”UP” direction for PTZ control
mode.
①Downward for MENU selection. ②”Down” direction for PTZ
control mode.
①Towards to left for MENU selection or MENU setup. ②”Left”
direction for PTZ control mode.
①Towards to right for MENU selection or MENU setup. ②”Right”
direction for PTZ control mode.
①screen zoom the first channel video when surveillance, record
②Enter password or set system password.
③shortcut keys, press the first key shortcut to switch the number 1,
press the second key shortcut to switch the capital letter a, press the
third key shortcut toggles the lowercase letters a, press the up and
down keys to change value.
①4 channel display when surveillance, record and playback. ②
Enter password or set system password.
Other
numbers
button
Press 1，2，3，4，5，6，7，8 switch to CH1，CH2，CH3，CH4，
CH5，CH6，CH7，CH8

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Other
buttons
Not mentioned buttons, not in use.
Remark: When the DVR is in alarm condition, the remote control is invalid.
6.3 Menu Setting Instruction
(Our company system support IR remote control and mouse to operation, This document introduces the operation
of the remote control, the left click of mouse means to confirm or enter, and the right click means exit or return)
First press" "key, then press" "to enter the default password"6666",
then press“ ”to enter the main menu interface;
There are "System"、"Disk"、"Record"、"Playback"、"Network" and "Alarm" options, select the option by
pressing these buttons" 、 、 、 " ,then press " "to enter.
System Settings: includes options of “Setup”, “Vehicle” , “Other”, “System info”, “Log”, “Config” .

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Setup setting: includes options of “Base”, “User” , “Serinal”, “PTZ”, “GPS”, “G-sensor” and “NTP”
Base setting: Set the System time, TV system, Language，etc.
Date format: Offer 3 display methods like “y/m/d, m/d/y, d/m/y” for personal habit.
Daylight saving time: suitable for according countries or areas.
Date: Adjust the date of HDD recorder