Valueline SVL-SETDVR30 User manual

SVL-SETDVR30/40
SVL-DVR104
SVL-CAM110
MANUAL

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Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTION............................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW........................................................................................................... 7
2.1 4CH DVR Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................7
2.2 4CH DVR Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................7
2.3 4CH Remote Controller..............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Mouse Operation .........................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3: DVR CONNECTION............................................................................................ 10
3.1 HDD Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection ....................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Power Supply connection...................................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 4: DVR BOOT UP.................................................................................................... 10
4.1 System Initialization................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Live Interface .............................................................................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU......................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Main Menu Guide...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Display ..............................................................................................................................................13
5.2.1.1 Live mode............................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.1.2 Output mode ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1.3 Privacy Zone........................................................................................................................ 15
5.2.2 Record set .........................................................................................................................................16
5.2.2.1 Record parameters............................................................................................................ 16
5.2.2.2 Schedule............................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2.3 Main Stream ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.3 Search................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.3.1 Record Search..................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.3.2 Channel Select.................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.3.3 Time Axis setup, le clip and zoom in/out............................................................... 19
5.2.3.4 Event Search ....................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.3.5 File Backup........................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.3.5.1 back-up le based on event ........................................................................ 21
5.2.3.5.2 back-up le based on time........................................................................... 21
5.2.3.5.3 Play backup le................................................................................................. 21
5.2.3.6 Log Search ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.4 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 23
5.2.4.1 Network set ......................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.4.2 Mobile Set ............................................................................................................................ 25
5.2.4.3 Router’s Port Forwarding ............................................................................................... 25
5.2.4.4 Sub stream........................................................................................................................... 26

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5.2.4.5 Email set................................................................................................................................ 26
5.2.4.6 DDNS Set .............................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.5 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.5.1 Motion................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.5.2 Alarm Set .............................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.6 Device................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.2.6.1 HDD Set................................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.6.2 PTZ Set................................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.6.3 Serial Set ............................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.7 System...............................................................................................................................................31
5.2.7.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2.7.2 Users....................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.7.3 Information.......................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.8 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.8.1 Maintain................................................................................................................................ 32
5.2.8.2 Event ...................................................................................................................................... 33
5.3 Menu Lock ................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Split mode ................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.5 PTZ Control.................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.6 PIP Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.7 Record Search............................................................................................................................................. 35
5.8 Mute............................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.9 Manual Record........................................................................................................................................... 35
5.10 Stop Record .............................................................................................................................................. 35
5.11 Start Sequence ........................................................................................................................................ 35
5.12 Start Cruise................................................................................................................................................ 35
CHAPTER 6: WEB APPLICATION MANAGER........................................................................ 36
6.1 ActiveX control download and installation..................................................................................... 36
6.2 Web Application Manager Log-in....................................................................................................... 37
6.3 Live interface .............................................................................................................................................. 38
6.3.1 Menu Bar ..........................................................................................................................................38
6.3.1.1 Live Display.......................................................................................................................... 38
6.3.1.2 PTZ Control.......................................................................................................................... 39
6.3.1.3 Video control....................................................................................................................... 39
6.3.2 Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 39
6.3.2.1 Record search ..................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.2.2 Playback control ................................................................................................................ 40
6.3.3 Conguration..................................................................................................................................42
6.3.3.1 Display Conguration...................................................................................................... 42
6.3.3.2 Record ................................................................................................................................... 43
6.3.3.3 Network Parameters......................................................................................................... 43
6.3.3.4 Alarm Set .............................................................................................................................. 45
6.3.3.5 Device.................................................................................................................................... 46

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6.3.3.6 System................................................................................................................................... 46
6.3.3.7 Advanced ............................................................................................................................. 47
6.3.4 Local setting .................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3.5 Logout...............................................................................................................................................49
CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX.......................................................................................................... 50
7.1 Operation Function Table...................................................................................................................... 50
7.2 Record Alarm setting............................................................................................................................... 52
7.3 Mail box server List................................................................................................................................... 52
7.4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 53
7.5 Usage Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 53
7.6 System Connection Diagram................................................................................................................ 54
CHAPTER 8: CAMERAS SVLCAM110................................................................................... 55
CHAPTER 9: MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT............................................................................... 55
CHAPTER 10: GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................... 56

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Safety Instruction
1. Read Instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and/or spill liquid of
any kind on the equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a re or electric shock.
4. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplier) that produce heat.
6. Dusty eld
Never use this equipment near dusty or intense magnetic eld.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
8. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
9. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
10. Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment. And the equipment should be
moved with care.
11. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer
as such additions may result in the risk of re, electric shock and other personal injury.
12. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use
the same type of battery as the one being used in the product.
13. Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should
be such that the amount of airow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
14. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of re or electric shock.
15. Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Chapter 1: Features and Functions
Function Brief and Description
Real time monitoring
Double video output; with monitor, VGA virtual output port or
HDMI Output; Support net-viewer and MP live surveillance and
also support zoom in/out, auto sequence and PIP display.
Record
H.264 video compression format; record quality/resolution/
frame rate adjustable, multiple record modes (Always,
Scheduled, Manual, Alarm, Motion detection and remote
record)
Record storage Support SATA large capacity HDD and save real-time record
image to HDD.
Playback Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of
recorded les.
Backup Support DVR backup via USB ash drive, removable drive,
Recorder and network.
Alarm Setting Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external
alarm signal inputs.
Network operation Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase
system security.
Mouse Operation Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
Features:
• H. 264 video compression format; supports 960H resolution;
• G.711 audio compression format;
Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux2.6 operation system;
• Friendly Menu reminder;
• Multiple operation modes (Preview, record, playback, backup, network surveillance and
mobile phone monitoring);
• Supports Double Streaming network transmission;
• Supports remote live surveillance via smart mobile phone;
• Supports Zoom in/out and sequence function;
• The video package time is adjustable;
• Multiple alarm record modes;
• Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, recorder, upgrade and mouse operation;
• With IR remote control operation;
• Multiple language OSD;
• Support auto-maintain.

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.1 4CH DVR Front Panel
1. HDD indicator
2. PWR indicator
3. USB connector for mouse
2.2 4CH DVR Rear Panel
1. Video (camera) input
2. Video output (composite)
3. Audio input
4. Ethernet port (LAN)
5. RS485
6. DC 12V input
7. Audio output
8. Video output (HDMI)
9. Video output (VGA)
10. USB port (Flash drive, hard drive)

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2.3 4CH Remote Controller
Item Key title Key function
1 Mute Mute on/o
2 ALL Multiple display mode
3 1-8
9, 0
Channel select 1-8
Clicking numeric “0” allows you switch
to output device
4 Menu Enter into Main menu/Exit
5 Submenu Enter into Submenu (toolbar)
6AV Up arrow key, Volume adjust
Down arrow key, Volume adjust
<>Left/Right key, Decrease/increase
parameter value of control bar
SEL Select key/Edit key, Conrm the
selected operation
7¯Rewind key
•Record key
>Enter into record search menu, Play key
=Pause/Sequence key
˘Forward key
*Stop manual record; stop playing

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2.4 Mouse Operation
Except using buttons of front panel or remote controller, you also can use mouse to perform
system operation.
TYPE Function
Click left key of
Mouse
In menu lock mode, enter into pop-up menu and click any sub
menu to pop up Log-in window; on menu unlock mode, enter
into pop-up menu, and then click left key to enter into any sub
menu directly.
After entering into main menu, clicking left key could enter into
any sub menu; On [Detailed le] menu mode, clicking left key
could playback one recording le.
Change the status of check box and motion detection area.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu; Click left key to
stop dwell time display when dwell time display is activated.
By clicking left key you can adjust Color control bar and volume
control bar.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu
By clicking left key you can select values in edit boxes or pull-
down menu and supports Chinese word input, special symbol,
numeric and character input, use instead of [Enter- ] or
[Backspace ]
Click right key of
Mouse
In live display mode, clicking right key will display pop-up menu
(shown as Picture 5-1).
In Main menu or sub menu mode, clicking right key will exit
current menu.
Double-click Left
key of Mouse
In live display or playback mode, double-clicking left key will
maximize the screen.
Moving Mouse Select menu item
Sliding Mouse
On motion mode, sliding mouse will select motion area; On [Color
set] menu mode, sliding mouse will adjust color control bar and
volume control bar.

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Chapter 3: DVR CONNECTION
3.1 HDD Installation
Caution: Please do not Install or take out hard drive when DVR is running!
HDD Installation:
(1) Cut power rstly, and then remove screws and open DVR upper cover carefully;
(2) Insert Power Cord and data cable into Pin of hard drive securely;
(3) Remove the screws on the HDD bracket; x the HDD to the bracket and then x the bracket
with HDD to DVR body;
(4) Put the upper cover back carefully, re-attach screws.
Note: If user requires higher performance HDD, strongly recommend you use special hard
driver for security and protection.
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection
Connect camera cable to video input of DVR, and from video output of DVR to Monitor via
BNC connector (Refer to section2.2-Rear Panel); or
If the camera is a PTZ speed dome, you could connect RS485 A & B to the according port of
DVR respectively (refer to system guration on Chapter 8).
3.3 Power Supply connection
After power on please make sure the video I/O connection well, audio device with BNC cable.
Chapter 4: DVR Boot up
4.1 System Initialization
Picture 4-1
After connecting the Power cable of DVR to wall
outlet and pressing the Power button on the front
panel, you will enter into the system initializing
screen shown as Picture 4-1.

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4.2 Live Interface
Picture 4-2
After nishing initialization the system will enter
into <Live> screen. Picture 4-2 is the 16-split display
defaulted by system, which is showing no video
input status. Once there are video inputs, the screen
will display live images from the cameras. In Live
mode, if you use the mouse to double-click the live
image of any channel, the image will be maximized
to full screen, by double-clicking again, image will
be come back to 16-split display mode; clicking the
right button of the mouse will enter into Pop-up
Menu; clicking the left button of the mouse allows
you select menu items; and clicking any area outside
the menu allows you exit the Pop-up menu.
Note: When internal HDD is not connected or an error occurs, the character “H” will appear
on the rst channel of the live screen and accompany buzzer alarm. If you want to close the
buzzer alarm, please enter into [Main menuAlarm] to set HDD loss, HDD space not enough
and alarm output to “o”
Chapter 5: DVR Menu
Pop-up Menu
Picture 5-1
After nishing system initialization, click right key of
mouse on main interface mode to enter into Pop-up
Menu. Now you could perform parameter setting
and operate on Main Menu, Multi-Pics, PTZ, Auto
Cruise, Zoom in/out, Rec. Search, Manual record,
Sequence, PIP, and Vo Switch etc.
Clicking [0] key on the remote controller or holding
press [Esc] key on the front panel could switch
system to other output device.

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5.1 Main Menu Guide
Search
Record Search
Record Playback
Event Search
Display
Main Menu
Live set
Privacy zone
Backup
Clip Set
Record Parameters
Schedule
Main Stream
Record
Sub stream
Network Set
Email Set
Mobile Set
DDNS Set
Network
Motion Detection
Alarm set
Alarm
Device PTZ set
Serial Set
HDD
Maintain
Advanced
Event
System Users
System Information
General
Output Set
Log search

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5.2 Main Menu
Picture 5-2
On <Live> mode, click [Menu] button on the front
panel or Remote controller to enter into Main
menu interface shown as Picture 5-2. And also
you can click [ ] icon to enter the main menu
screen. In Main Menu mode, you can control device
management settings, such as Display, Record,
Network, Search, Device, System and Advanced
setting etc.
5.2.1 Display
5.2.1.1 Live mode
Go to <Main menuDisplayLive> option and enter into the <Display> setting interface
shown as Picture 5-3.
Picture 5-3
Picture 5-4
¾Channel: allow you setup the channel you
desired.
¾Name: allow you setup the channel name, and
system support up to eight characters or four
Chinese characters.
¾Position: allow you setup the display position of
each channel.
¾Color: Click [Setup] option to enter into the
[Color setup] interface shown as Picture 5-4.
¾Covert: allow you enable [Live] surveillance
screen
¾Show time: allow you enable system time
appear in the <Live> screen.
¾Record time: When set to “Enable”, you are
allowed to record system time into the record
history.
¾Copy: allow you copy all data of one channel to
any other one
Left picture 5-4 is the Color setup Menu where you
can adjust image brightness, saturation, contrast
and hue parameters of each channel.
Explanation:
1. The modications will be available after clicking [APPLY] button on the bottom of the sub-
menu windows and being prompted to save and then clicking [ok] button.
2. If you want to cancel the modication, click [Exit] button to exit the menu.
3. When clicking [DEFAULT] button, all system default values will be reset to default value.
4. System default value indicates the value pre-set at the factory.

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5.2.1.2 Output mode
Go to [Main menuDisplayOutput] to enter into the output set interface shown as
Picture5-5.
Go to [Main menuDisplayOutput] to
enter into the output set interface shown as
Picture 5-5.
Click [Live] to pop up the interface shown as
Picture 5-6. Now you could perform channel
sequence setting.
Picture 5-5 Picture 5-6
Click [Spot output] option and set relative
parameters shown as Picture 5-7.
Click [Spot sequence] to enter into the
interface shown as Picture 5-8.
Picture 5-7 Picture 5-8
Picture 5-9
¾Video output: Support CVBS output Live and
Spot mode simultaneously, and Live is main
output, and Spot is auxiliary output.
¾CH Sequence: the option is defaulted to “O”
and sequence time is 5 second. User can activate
the option as per request.
¾Rotate time: allow you set sequence time, and
minimum time can be set to 3 seconds.
¾VGA/HDMI Resolution: allow you select VGA
or HDMI output, including 800x600, 1024x768,
1280x1024, 1440x900 and 1920 x 1080.
¾Display Mode: Live output: display window will include Single, Quad, 9-split and 16-split
mode.
¾Spot output: display window will include Single, Quad and 9-split mode.

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¾Transparency: allow you adjust menu’s transparency, and its range is 1~128.
¾Margin: allow you adjust the whole screen’s margin. Details operations please refer to the
Picture 5-10. Volume: allow you adjust the DVR volume shown as Picture 5-11.
Picture 5-10 Picture 5-11
5.2.1.3 Privacy Zone
The function Allow you setup privacy zone parameters according to Picture 5-12. Each channel
could set up to four privacy zones, and please follow below steps to set:
1. Select the area no (Area 1 ~ Area 4);
2. Click [Setup] to adjust position of mask area;
3. After nishing position adjust, click right key of mouse to return back [Privacy zone]
interface;
4. Click [Apply] to save the above setting.
Picture 5-12 Picture 5-13

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5.2.2 Record set
5.2.2.1 Record parameters
Picture 5-14
Click [Main menuRecordRecord Para] to enter
into the interface shown as Picture 5-14.
¾Channel: allow you setup the channel you
desired.
¾Record: allows you set up record status (Enable/
Disable) of each channel
¾Pack Duration: indicates maximum continuous
record time (15, 30, 45 and 60 min).
¾Pre-record: Motion detection and I/O triggered
record support Pre-record function.
5.2.2.2 Schedule
Picture 5-15
Click [Main MenuRecordSchedule] to enter into
the interface shown as Picture 5-15.
[Channel] option allows you select one channel you
desired.
To setup weekly schedules, tick-select the box of
the record status you want (Alarm, General, or No
Record) and then click on each box in the schedule
time line that you want this method to apply to. You
can use the [Copy – To] pull-down menus and Copy
button to copy settings from one day to another day
or all days.
After you complete the schedule you activate it by clicking the [Apply] button.
You can also click on the Default button to use the system defaults.
Explanation: Under the <record> menu and <search> menu, original color stands for no
record, “Red” stands for alarm record, “yellow” stands for Motion record and “Green” stands for
normal record.

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5.2.2.3 Main Stream
Go to [Main menuRecordMain Stream] to enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-16.
Picture 5-16
¾Resolution: support 960H and D1.
960H: includes WD1, WHD1 and WCIF;
D1: include D1, HD1 and CIF
¾Frame rate: PAL: 1-25 f/s; NTSC: 1-30 f/s.
¾Bit rate: user could select the relative value by
pull-down menu.
¾Audio: When tick-selecting the option,
system will record video stream with audio
simultaneously.
As for the DVR of SDI series, the set is below:
Go to [Main menuRecordMain Stream] to enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-16-2.
Picture 5-16-2
¾Resolution: support 1080P
¾Frame rate: PAL:1--25f/s; NTSC: 1--30f/s
¾Bit rate: it is used for saving in DVR, user can
select best/better/good three type.
¾Audio: after tick-selecting the option, audio
would be recorded simultaneously by system
and come out with video in playback. On the
contrary, audio would be non-record and
missing in playback when the option is blank.
5.2.3 Search
5.2.3.1 Record Search
Click [Main MenuSearchRecord Search] to enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-17.
Picture 5-17
¾Channel: allows you select the channel(s) you
desire to search.
¾Date Search: In the Video Search screen, user
can search for all the records in a specic date.
To execute a video search, highlight and select
the date numeric eld, and then click a detailed
time quantum of the specic date, system will
start the playback from the rst record of the
time quantum.

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¾Time Search: In the <Search screen>, user can search for a specic date and time for a
recording and view it in Playback mode. This is useful for hunting a specic recording of an
incident if you know the date and time it occurred.
¾File List: click [File List] button to enter into the [Event Search] screen shown as Picture
5-19, the video records for the time quantum will appear in the screen.
¾Playback Mode: You can use the Playback Control bar to operate the Fast Forward
(X2, X4 and X8), Slow play (1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 speed), Play, Pause/Frame, Rewind (X2, X4 and
X8). When ending playback, DVR will return back to previous menu shown as Picture 5-20.
¾Play control Bar: the play control bar will display current playing processing shown as
Picture 5-20. When user click any time at the control bar and this point have not any record
le, system will auto return back to previous menu.
5.2.3.2 Channel Select
Click [Main MenuSearchRecord search] to
enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-18
Then tick-select the channel you want to
playback; and click [Play] button to enter into
the playback mode shown as Picture 5-19
Picture 5-18 Picture 5-19

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5.2.3.3 Time Axis setup, le clip and zoom in/out
1) The DVR supports the processing control bar function when playing back record les
shown as Picture 5-19A (Up to 4CH is available).
2) Click [ ] icon beside the processing bar to pop up the interface shown as
Picture5-19A-1.
Picture 5-19A Picture 5-19A-1
• Time Axis: defaulted to 24hours, and allow user select 2hours, 1hour, 30minutes or
user-dened.
Detailed operation is as follows:
(1) Fixed time axis: If you select [ ] option, that means the processing control bar cover
two-hours video content.
(2) User-dened: select [ ]option and move the cursor to processing bar to select start time
and/or end time (that is to say, click any points of the processing bar as start time and/or
end time), Now, the whole time axis equals the time quantum you just selected (shown as
Picture 5-19B-1.
Picture 5-19A-2 Picture 5-19B-1

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• Record Clip and backup function and Zoom in/out function
Picture 5-19B-2 Picture 5-19C
¾Clip and backup: When one channel is playing-back, the [ ] icon will appear in the [Play
control] bar shown as Picture 5-19B-1. Click the icon to start video clip function, click it
again to end the function and pop up the dialog shown as Picture 5-19B-2. Now, allow you
select if you will save the clipped video le.
¾Zoom Function: When one channel is playing-back, the [ ] icon will appear in the
[Play control] bar. Click the icon to zoom in one area of the playback screen shown as
Picture5-19C.
5.2.3.4 Event Search
Click [Main MenuSearchEvent Search] to enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-20.
You could highlight and double-click the desired record for playback. And you also can lter
the records you want to view based on date, time, and channel and record mode search.
Picture 5-20
(First Page): go to the rst page on the list. When
you view other pages, clicking [First] button brings
you back to Page one.
(Previous page): go to the previous ones of
current page. Clicking [Pre] button will take you
back the previous ones of current page (except the
rst page).
(Next page): go to the next ones of current page.
Clicking the [Next] button will take you to the next
ones of current page (except the last page)
(Last page): go to the last page. Clicking the [last] button will make you enter into last page
quickly.
ALL (Select all): Allows you to select all the events on the current page.
Inverse (Select Invert): Allows you to select other events on the current page except those
you have currently selected.
5.2.3.5 File Backup
You can back-up the record les based on event or time.