Value-Top VT-1104WL User manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Remote Controller (For Reference Only)....................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 DVR Installation & Connection........................................................................................... 3
2.1 HDD Installation............................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Connection Diagram...................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Power Supply Connection ............................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 3 DVR Common Operations................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard............................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Password....................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 DVR Starting up ................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Start Wizard................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.1 Start Wizard............................................................................................................................ 7
4.1.2 Network Configuration ............................................................................................................ 7
4.1.3 Date/Time................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1.4 IP Camera............................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.5 Disk....................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.6 Resolution............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.7 Mobile ................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.8 Summary............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Live View Screen Overview......................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 Taskbar.................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2.3 Start Menu ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen............................................................................................................... 16
4.2.3.2 Shutdown...................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5 DVR System Setup ............................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Channel ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Channel................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.1.1 Analog Channels........................................................................................................................... 19
5.1.1.2 IP Channels................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1.1.3 Protocol Manage........................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2 Live........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.1.3 Image Control ....................................................................................................................... 23
5.1.4 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.4.1 PTZ control ................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.5 Motion ................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.6 PIR........................................................................................................................................ 28
5.1.7 Video Cover .......................................................................................................................... 29
5.1.8 Intelligent............................................................................................................................... 30

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5.1.8.1 PID (Perimeter Intrusion Detection).............................................................................................. 31
5.1.8.2 LCD (Line Crossing Detection)...................................................................................................... 33
5.1.8.3 SOD (Stationary Object Detection)............................................................................................... 35
5.1.8.4 PD (Pedestrian Detection) ............................................................................................................ 37
5.1.8.5 FD (Face Detection)...................................................................................................................... 39
5.1.8.6 CC (Cross-Counting)..................................................................................................................... 40
5.1.8.7 Intelligent Analysis......................................................................................................................... 43
5.1.8.8 Intelligent Schedule....................................................................................................................... 43
5.2 Record ......................................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.1 Encode.................................................................................................................................. 44
5.2.2 Record .................................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.2.1 Record .......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2.2.2 Record Schedule........................................................................................................................... 46
5.2.3 Capture ................................................................................................................................. 47
5.2.3.1 Capture......................................................................................................................................... 47
5.2.3.2 Capture Schedule......................................................................................................................... 47
5.3 Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 48
5.3.1 Motion ................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.2 I/O ......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.3 PIR........................................................................................................................................ 49
5.3.4 PTZ Linkage.......................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.5 Exception .............................................................................................................................. 50
5.4 Network........................................................................................................................................ 51
5.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 51
5.4.4.1 PPPoE .......................................................................................................................................... 52
5.4.1.2 3G................................................................................................................................................. 53
5.4.1.3 Port Configuration......................................................................................................................... 53
5.4.2 DDNS.................................................................................................................................... 54
5.4.3 Email..................................................................................................................................... 55
5.4.3.1 Email Configuration....................................................................................................................... 55
5.4.3.2 Email Schedule............................................................................................................................. 56
5.4.4 FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 57
5. 5 Device......................................................................................................................................... 58
5. 5.1 Disk...................................................................................................................................... 58
5.5.1.1 Disk Group.................................................................................................................................... 59
5.5.1.2 S.M.A.R.T ..................................................................................................................................... 60
5.5.2 Cloud..................................................................................................................................... 61
5.6 System......................................................................................................................................... 62
5.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6.1.1 Date and Time............................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.1.2 NTP Settings................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.1.3 DST Settings................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.2 Output Configuration............................................................................................................. 65
5.6.2.1 LIVE-OUT ..................................................................................................................................... 66
5.6.3 Multi-user .............................................................................................................................. 67
5.6.3.1 Changing Password...................................................................................................................... 67
5.6.3.2 Add New Users ............................................................................................................................. 68

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5.6.3.3 Setting User Permissions.............................................................................................................. 68
5.6.4 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 70
5.6.4.1 Log................................................................................................................................................ 70
5.6.4.2 Load Default.................................................................................................................................. 71
5.6.4.3 Upgrade........................................................................................................................................ 72
5.6.4.4 Parameter Management ............................................................................................................... 72
5.6.4.4 Auto Reboot .................................................................................................................................. 73
5.6.5 IP Camera Maintain .............................................................................................................. 73
5.6.5.1 Upgrade IP Camera...................................................................................................................... 74
5.6.5.2 Load Default Settings for IP Camera............................................................................................. 74
5.6.6 System Information............................................................................................................... 75
5.6.6.1 Information.................................................................................................................................... 75
5.6.6.2 Channel Information...................................................................................................................... 75
5.6.6.3 Record Information........................................................................................................................ 76
5.6.6.4 Network State................................................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 6 Search, Playback & Backup.............................................................................................. 77
6.1 Using Search Function ................................................................................................................ 77
6.1.1 Search & Play Video in General ........................................................................................... 79
6.1.1.1 Video Clip Backup......................................................................................................................... 79
6.1.2 Event Search, Playback & Backup....................................................................................... 81
6.1.2.1 Event Playback Control................................................................................................................. 82
6.1.3 Sub-periods Playback........................................................................................................... 83
6.1.4 Smart Search & Playback..................................................................................................... 84
6.1.4.1 Smart Search Area........................................................................................................................ 85
6.1.5 Picture Search & View.......................................................................................................... 86
6.1.5.1 Picture Preview Control................................................................................................................. 87
Chapter 7 Remote Access via Web Client......................................................................................... 88
7.1 Basic System Environment Requirements.................................................................................. 88
7.2 Web Plugin Download and Installation........................................................................................ 88
7.3 Web Client Manager.................................................................................................................... 91
7.3.1 Live Interface ........................................................................................................................ 91
7.3.2 Playback ............................................................................................................................... 93
7.3.2.1 Playback Control Buttons.............................................................................................................. 94
7.3.3 Remote Setting..................................................................................................................... 96
7.3.4 Local Setting......................................................................................................................... 96
Chapter 8 Viewing Backed Up Video on PC/Mac ............................................................................. 97
Chapter 9 Remote Access via Mobiel Devices............................................................................... 100
Chapter 10 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 103
10.1 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 103
10.2 Usage Maintenance................................................................................................................. 104
10.3 Accessories (For reference only)............................................................................................. 105

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Please carefully read the following safety instruction so as to avoid personal injuries and prevent
the equipment and other connection devices from being damaged.
1. Power sources (note: please use the power supply attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
Never operate the equipment by using unspecified power supply.
2. Never push objects of any kind through openings of DVR
Never push objects of any kind through openings of DVR so as to avoid electric shock or other
accidents.
3. Do not put the equipment in the dusty field
Do not put the equipment in the dusty field.
4. Do not place the equipment under rain or humid environment
Do not place the equipment under humid environment like basement. If the equipment is
accidentally in contact with water, please unplug the power cable and immediately contact your
local dealer.
5. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use soft damp cloth to clean the outer case of DVR (do not use liquid aerosol cleaners)
6. Do not operate if any problems are found
If there are any strange smell or sound from DVR, unplug the power cable and contact the
authorized dealer or service center.
7. Do not try to remove the upper cover
Warning: Do not remove the cap of DVR so as to avoid electric shock.
8. Handle with care
If DVR does not work normally because of hitting on the hard object, please contact the
authorized dealer for repair or replacement.
9. Use standard lithium battery (Note: Use the batteries attached or specified by the
manufacturer)
After cutting off the power supply, if the system clock cannot continue to work, please replace
the standard 3V lithium battery on the main board.
Warning: Turn off DVR before replacing the batteries, or you may be suffered from serious
electric shock. Please properly dispose of the used batteries.
10. Put the equipment in a place with good ventilation
The DVR system includes HDD, which produces large amount of heat during operation. As a
result, do not block the ventilation openings (on the top, bottom, both sides and the reverse side)
for cooling the system during operation. Install or put the equipment in the place with good
ventilation.
11. The attached power adapter can only be used for 1 set of DVR. Do not connect more
equipment, or DVR may be restarted repeatedly because of insufficient power.
12. Prevent the equipment from water dropping or splashing. Do not place objects
containing water, such as flower vase, on the equipment.

Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Rear Panel
Item Description
VIDEO INPUT Connect with video input devices, standard BNC port
AUDIO INPUT Connect with audio input signals, RCAport
AUDIO OUTPUT Audio signal output, RCAport
USB port Connect the supplied mouse or USB flash memory
VGA Connect to your TV or a monitor with VGAinput.
HDMI Connect to your digital TV or monitor with HDMI input
LAN Connect to your home network
e-SATA Optional. Connect to e-SATA HDD for recording & backup
RS-485 Connect to PTZ devices
Sensor & Alarm Optional. Connect to external sensor & alarm devices
Power Connect to the supplied power adaptor
Power Switch Turn on /off power supply
AUDIO INPUT (5-16)
For some models to connect to audio inputs with supplied connector
AUDIO INPUT (1-4) & VIDEO INPUT (25-32)
For some 32CH DVR to connect to audio inputs & video inputs (25CH ~ 32CH) with supplied connector
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1.2 Remote Controller (For Reference Only)
No.
Icon
Description
1 1-8 Numeric keys
Press to display channel 1~8
2 9、0 Numeric keys
3 ALL Press to display all channels
Multiple display mode
4 Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu
5 Mute Mute On/off
6 Submenu Go to submenu
7 Up arrow key; Volume increase
8 SEL
Press to enter the selected menu item and
edit the setting
9 Left/Right key; Decrease/increase parameter
value of control bar.
10 Down arrow key; Volume decrease
11 Press to rewind during video playback
12 Press to fast forward during video playback
13 Press to play recorded video or enter the
recording search menu
14 Press to start manual recording
15 Press to stop manual recording or stop the
video playback
16 Press to pause the video playback or enter
frame-playback mode
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Chapter 2 DVR Installation & Connection
2.1 HDD Installation
Depending on the package you have purchased, the hard disk drive may be included in the full
package. If it is not pre-installed, follow the installation instructions on this user manual.
Caution: DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned ON.
HDD Installation:
(1) Cut power firstly, and then remove screws on both sides & rear panel, and open DVR upper cover.
(2) Connect the data and power cables to the HDD and place the HDD on the DVR case.
Carefully flip the DVR case and secure the HDD to the DVR with the screws.
(3) Put the upper cover back carefully, and fix the cover with screws.
Note:Above procedures are for reference only. The practical operation may be different
depending on the DVR you purchased.
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2.2 Connection Diagram
Note:Above diagram is for reference only. The practical connection may be different depending
on the DVR you purchased.
2.3 Power Supply Connection
Caution: Use only the supplied power adapter that came with the DVR
Connect one end of the power adapter to the power connector on the back of the DVR. Plug the other
end of the power adapter into the wall outlet.
For some specific models, you may need to press the Power switch to turn on the power.
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Chapter 3 DVR Common Operations
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse
1. Left Button:
oClick to select menu options.
oDuring live viewing in split-screen view, double-click on a channel to view it in full-screen.
Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen viewing.
oClick upon a channel on Live Viewing screen to open Camera Quick Toolbar.
oClick and hold to drag sliders and scales on menu mode
2. Right Button:
oClick once to open the Taskbar on the Live Viewing screen. View Taskbar on 4.2.2 Taskbar
oIn menus, click to go back / close menus.
3. Scroll Wheel:
oIn menus, scroll to move up / down through the menu content.
oWhile hovering over the volume control wheel, scroll to turn system volume up / down.
3.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard
You will see the virtual keyboard automatically on the screen when you need to enter data
Click to delete a
character
Click to complete
the enter
Click to toggle the keyboard to
upper case and more punctuation
Move the cursor to left
Move the cursor to right
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3.3 Password
For the first time when you run the DVR, you must be required to set your own password
immediately in order to protect your privacy. Please be sure to record your username and
password and save them in a secure place.
Language:Choose an OSD language
Device ID: Input the device ID in the parentheses. Default ID is 000000. View more about Device
ID on 5.6.1 General.
New Admin name: To set your own administrator name.
New Admin Password: To set your own password. The password must be a combination of 8
characters.
Corfirm Password: Enter your own password again.
Click Apply to confirm your settings and goes to the login interface. Enter your user name &
password to Login the DVR system.
NOTE: If you forget your password, you will be unable to login the
system, please contact your reseller to reset the password.
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Chapter 4 DVR Starting up
4.1 Start Wizard
Startup Wizard will help to configure the system and get the DVR works quickly.
4.1.1 Start Wizard
Click the Start Wizard to proceed to the next step
4.1.2 Network Configuration
If you connect to a router allows to use DHCP, please check the DHCP box. The router will assign
automatically all the network parameters for your DVR. Unless the network is manually addressed
below parameters:
IP Address: The IP address identifies the DVR in the network. It consists of four groups of
numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
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Subnet Mask: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that
can be used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live then subnet mask is like a
neighborhood. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods.
For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway: This address allows the DVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway
address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
DNS1/DNS2: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. Usually should
be enough just to enter the DNS1 server address.
Port
Web Port: This is the port that you will use to log in remotely to the DVR (e.g. using the Web
Client). If the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
Client Port: This is the port that the DVR will use to send information through (e.g. using the
mobile app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
RTSP Port: This is the port that the DVR will be allowed to transmit real-time streaming to other
device (e.g. using a streaming Media player.).
UPNP: If you want to log in remotely to the DVR using Web Client, you need to complete the port
forwarding in your router. Enable this option if your router supports the UPnP. In this case, you do
not need to configure manually port forwarding on your router. If your router does not support
UPnP, make sure the port forwarding is completed manually in your router.
PPPoE
This is an advanced protocol that allows the DVR to connect to the network more directly via DSL
modem.
Check the “Enable PPPOE” box, and then enter the User name & Password of the PPPoE.
3G
This is a prior using the mobile network, you need to connect a 3G dongle to the DVR.
Enable the 3G option, enter the APN, Dial Code, User name & password according to the
instruction of your 3G dongle device.
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4.1.3 Date/Time
This menu allows you to configure the Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Time Zone, NTP
and DST.
Date and Time
Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date.
Date: Click on the calendar icon to set the system date.
Time: Click to set the system time.
Date Format: Choose from the dropdown menu to set preferred date format.
Time Format: Choose time format between 24Hour and 12Hour.
Time Zone: Set the correct time zone.
NTP
NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This feature allows you to synchronize the date and time
automatically on the DVR over Internet. Therefore, the DVR needs to be connected to the Internet.
Check the “NTP” box, and select the NTP server.
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DST
DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.
DST: Enable if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed in your region
Time Offset: Select the amount of time to offset for DST
Time Mode: Choose to set the daylight saving time in weeks or in days
Start Time/End Time: Set the start time and end time for daylight saving
4.1.4 IP Camera
This menu allows you to add IP cameras to the DVR.
Click Search to search IP cameras in the same network. Choose the IP camera(s) you want to
add, and then click icon to add to the DVR.
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Enter the camera’s user name & password to add the camera(s).
You can also click button to add individual IP camera to a single channel.
Click Search button to search IP cameras, and then click one of the IP camera in the device list.
IP Address/Domain: IP address or domain name of the IP camera
Alias: Name of the IP camera
Position: Position to display the camera name on the screen.
Port: Port of the IP camera
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Protocol: Choose the protocol of the IP camera from the dropdown menu
User Name: User Name of the IP camera
Password: Password of the IP camera
Bind channel: Choose a channel of the DVR you want to attach to
4.1.5 Disk
If the HDD is installed in the DVR for the first time, it must be formatted. Select the HDD and then
click Format HDD button to format the HDD.
Overwrite: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD is full. For
example, if you choose the option 7 days then only the last 7 days recordings are kept on the HDD.
To prevent overwriting any old recordings, select Disable. If you have disabled this function, please
check the HDD status regularly, to make sure the HDD is not full.
Record On ESATA: If your DVR comes with an e-SATA port on the rear panel, you can enable to
record the video to e-SATA HDD.
4.1.6 Resolution
Choose an output resolution matches to your monitor. The DVR supports to adjust the output
resolution automatically to match the best resolution of your monitor when the system is starting
up.
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4.1.7 Mobile
If your DVR come with a P2P ID, you can scan the QR code with your mobile app to view the DVR
remotely.
4.1.8 Summary
You can check the system summary information you had set in the start wizard and finish the
wizard.
Tick “Don't show this window next time" if you don’t want to display Start Wizard when system
reboot next time. Click Finish button to save & exit.
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4.2 Live View Screen Overview
Camera Title
To display the camera title
A-: This indicates that the camera connected is an AHD camera
T-: This indicates that the camera connected is a TVI camera
C-: This indicates that the camera connected is a CVI camera
IP: This indicates that the camera connected is an IP camera
Status Icons
This indicates that the DVR is currently recording.
This icon appears when the camera has detected motion.
The icon indicates that the external I/O alarm device is triggered
This icon indicates that the HDD is in error to work
This icon indicates the HDD is unformatted
This icon indicates the HDD is full.
Camera Quick Toolbar
Status IconsCamera Title
Start Menu
Task Menu Bar System Date & Time
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This icon indicates the HDD is read-only.
VIDEO LOSS: The analog camera is disconnected.
No Camera: IP camera is disconnected.
Decoding Failed: The DVR doesn’t support this kind of IP camera compression standard, please
change to H.264 compression standard.
Click to open Quick Add menu to add IP camera
Click to edit current IP camera
4.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar
In live viewing, click the left button of your mouse on a connected camera to display the Camera
Quick Toolbar.
Click to manually record the channel immediately. If the manually recording is in process, the
icon will be in red color. Click one more time to stop manual record.
Click to save a snapshot of the current camera image. Manual Capture must be enabled to
use this feature. For details on enabling Manual Capture, see 5.2.3.1 Capture.
Click to play the latest5 minutes recording of this channel
Click to enter PTZ control panel
Click to zoom-in the channel. When the icon appears, press and hold the left button of
your mouse to drag the area you want to zoom in.
Click to adjust the image color of the channel. You can adjust the HUE, BRIGHT, CONTRAST
& SATURATION of the image.
4.2.2 Taskbar
Click to open the Start Menu
Click to choose different layout for live view
Click to choose more layouts for live view
Click to start viewing channels in a sequence
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