Vesco AHD DVR User manual
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AHD DVR
User Manual
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid on the DVR.
Please brush the printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before cleaning please
switch off the power supply and unplug it.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the electronic components by yourself.
Contents
1. Production Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Overview...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Installation Guidelines...................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Main Functions...............................................................................................................................................................2
2. Open-package Check, Products Understanding and Cable Connection..........................................................................4
2.1 Open-package Check.....................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Understanding of Front Panel.........................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Understanding of Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Installation Connections Sketch Map .............................................................................................................................6
3. Basic Operation................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Login...............................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Preview...........................................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Desktop Shortcut Menu..................................................................................................................................................8
3.3.1 QuickPlay......................................................................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Record Mode...............................................................................................................................................11
3.3.3 PTZ Control.................................................................................................................................................12
3.3.4 Color Setting ...............................................................................................................................................12
3.3.5 Output Adjust...............................................................................................................................................13
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3.3.6 Version Info.................................................................................................................................................13
3.3.6.1 State..................................................................................................................................................13
3.3.6.2 HDD Info...........................................................................................................................................14
3.3.6.3 LOG ..................................................................................................................................................14
3.3.6.4 BPS...................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.6.5 Version..............................................................................................................................................15
3.3.6.6 Online Users.....................................................................................................................................15
3.3.7 Close System..............................................................................................................................................16
4. Main Menu...................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Quick Setting................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Record Set ...................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3 Network........................................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.1 PPPOE Setup .............................................................................................................................................22
4.3.2 DDNS Setup................................................................................................................................................23
4.3.3 NTP Setup...................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.4 IP Filter........................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.5 Network Transmission, Port, UPNP ............................................................................................................25
4.3.6 EMAIL Setup...............................................................................................................................................26
4.3.7 FTP Setup...................................................................................................................................................26
4.3.8 3G Config....................................................................................................................................................27
4.3.9 Wireless Net Config ....................................................................................................................................28
4.4 Alarm Set......................................................................................................................................................................29
4.4.1 Motion Detect..............................................................................................................................................29
4.4.2 Video Loss ..................................................................................................................................................31
4.4.3 Alarm Input..................................................................................................................................................32
4.4.4 Alarm Output...............................................................................................................................................33
4.4.5 Abnormality .................................................................................................................................................33
4.5 Switch...........................................................................................................................................................................34
4.6 System Management....................................................................................................................................................36
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4.6.1 HDD Management ......................................................................................................................................36
4.6.2 PTZ Config..................................................................................................................................................37
4.6.3 Display ........................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.4 Backup........................................................................................................................................................39
4.6.5 Account Management .................................................................................................................................40
4.6.6 Default.........................................................................................................................................................43
4.6.7 Auto Maintain ..............................................................................................................................................44
4.6.8 Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................44
4.6.9 P2P QR Code .............................................................................................................................................45
5. Network Access Settings and Cloud Technology Introduced.......................................................................................46
5.1 LAN Access Settings....................................................................................................................................................46
5.2 Cloud Technology Functions and Using Introduction....................................................................................................46
5.3 Client ISS Software Operation......................................................................................................................................47
5.4 Mobile Phone Monitoring..............................................................................................................................................47
Appendix 1. Mouse Operation............................................................................................................................................48
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1. Production Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
1.1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Vesco DVR. You've made a fine choice for keeping a watchful eye over your
home or business. Let's take a moment to talk about some of them.
Oh my, this is a big manual. How long will this take?
Yes, but you won't have to read all of it - you should be up and running by page 17!
It can take a few hours to connect everything and run through the setup procedure.
The second half of this manual is for advanced users only - the DVR is Diverse in it's Configurable Capabilities. The
out-of-the-box settings do a great job. Some users will want to get into the nitty-gritty detail so that information is presented
for those who need it.
The Basic Setup
The default settings of the DVR will cover the most basic installation requirements of the DVR.
To get the most out of your hard drive , we've configured the DVR to record only when it detects motion - that way you won't
fill the hard drive with video of nothing happening.
Before installing anything, connect the DVR and cameras and test your system.
We ensure everything is working properly when we ship them out but sometimes things can be damaged in
transport and occasionally components can fail. Better to find out now before everything is fixed in place!
Getting the DVR Setup
There are three stages to getting your DVR set up. lf you want to use the default settings, you'll only need to complete
steps one and two.
Step 1.Connecting the DVR (page 6 to page 9)
This section details what you can connect to the different inputs/outputs of the DVR.
Everyone's setup will vary a little bit - it depends on what cameras came with the DVR (if any) and what device(s) you've
already got.
Step 2.Basic DVR Setup
The DVR needs a few things to be set properly before it can do its thing. Follow the instructions from page 11 to page 24 to
get everything working.
Step 3.Optional: Advanced DVR Configuration
The Second part of this manual covers advanced DVR operations. This DVR comes with all the professional-grade
capabilities
If you're not an advanced user don't worry. The out-of-the-box settings really do work well and we'd only suggest changing
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them if you've got a really specific plan in mind.
You’ll need to read a page or two of this section if:
you've got a PTZ capable camera - see page 48.
you want to alter the motion detection sensitivity or the areas it applies to (page 42).
you want to change some of the advanced options for recording quality and resolution (see page 28).
1.1.2 Installation Guidelines
Do not expose the DVR to moisture.
Water is the arch-enemy of electrical components and also poses a high risk of electric shock.
Avoid dusty locations.
Dust has a tendency to build up inside the DVR case leading to a high risk of failure or even fire.
Only install the DVR in a well ventilated space.
Like all electronics the circuitry and hard drive in the DVR produce heat and this heat needs a way out.
Do not open the DVR case (except to install/swap the hard drive inside).
There are no other user serviceable parts inside.
Never open the case with the DVR plugged in.
and never turn the DVR on with the case open.
Use only the supplied power adapter.
Other adapters may cause damage to the DVR or cause a fire.
Do not cut or modify any cable for any reason.
Doing so will void your warranty and pose a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Do not expose the DVR to sudden bumps or shocks.
The DVR is as robust as possible but many of the internal components are quite fragile.
Remember that the DVR is in all likelihood going to be left on 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Keep this in mind when
choosing a location for installation.
1.2 Main Functions
Real-time surveillance
. Analog interface VGA interface and HDMI interface .
. Surveillance functions through monitor or display.
. The phone wireless monitor function.
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Storage
. Non-working hard drive processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and extend the life-span.
. Special storage format which insures the data safety.
Compression
. Real-time compression by individual hard drive which insures the audio and video signal stable synchronization.
Backup
. Through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard drive and so on.
. Through the Internet download the files in the hard disk.
Playback
· Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording check, downloading
and so on.
· Multi-channel playback mode.
· Zoom at arbitrary region.
Net operating
. Through the internet for real time surveillance, operate Settings menu, video download backup operation, etc.
. Remote control PTZ.
. Remote checks the recording and real-time playback.
Alarm linkage
. Only one channel relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot. (Optional).
. protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage.
Communication interface
. RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control.
. Standard Ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function.
. IPC signal input function.
· With USB interface, 3G and WIFI wireless network connection
Intelligent features
. Mouse action function.
. Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting.
. Support cloud access technology, Makes network monitoring easier to control (Optional).
. This device can receive multi-type signal input.
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2. Open-package Check, Products Understanding and Cable
Connection
2.1 Open-package Check
When you receive the DVR, please check first.
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance.
Then, please open the machine and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection between the fan
power and the main board.
Note: Please carefully check the bottom and back of the product for consistency. The Label that is located by the base
plate or on the rear panel. Has a very important significance, please protect this label. When contacting service, will need
you to provide label type and serial number.
2.2 Understanding of Front Panel
1) Power Indicator: This LED is illuminated when the DVR is connected to power and switched on.
2) Recording Indicator: This LED is illuminated when the DVR is recording.
3) Network Indicator: This LED is illuminated when the DVR is connected to the Internet.
2.3 Understanding of Rear Panel
Connecting Diagram
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Connecting Additional Devices
2.4 Installation Connections Sketch Map
The Rear Panel of the DVR 4-CH DVR
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras
2 AUDIO OUT BNC Audio output for amplified speaker
3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or Monitor
4 AUDIO IN Audio input
5 VGA VGA output for 19" or larder monitor
6 HDMI HDMI video output
7 LAN Network(ethernet) port
8 USB PORTS 2 USB 2.0 for mouse and external UBS backup
The Audio Output can be used to connect
stereo speakers, headphones or other external
sound device.
The Audio ports can be used to connect audio devices to
the DVR. Obviously, your microphone probably won't look
like that one - they're often built into cameras.
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9 RS485 RS485 for keyboard or PTZ control
10 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
8-CH DVR
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras
2 AUDIO OUT BNC Audio output for amplified speaker
3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or Monitor
4 AUDIO IN Audio input
5 VGA VGA output for 19" or larder monitor
6 HDMI HDMI video output
7 LAN Network(ethernet) port
8 USB PORTS 2 USB 2.0 for mouse and external UBS backup
9 RS485 RS485 for keyboard or PTZ control
10 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
3. Basic Operation
3.1 Login
When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system provides the corresponding functions with the users right.
There are 3 user settings: Admin, Guest and Default. Admin default has no PW. Admin is as super user. Guest and
default are the common users at the factory presetting.
Picture 3.1 SYSTEM LOGIN
Password protection: If the password is continuous wrong three times, the alarm will start. If the password is continuous
wrong five times, the account will be locked. (After reboot or half an hour, the account will be unlocked automatically).
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For your system security, please modify the username & password after first login.
3.2 Preview
You can right click mouse to choose the switch between the windows.
The system date, time and channel name are shown in each viewing window. The surveillance video and the alarm status
are shown in each window.
1 Recording status 3 Video loss
2 Motion detect 4 Camera lock
Table 3.1 Preview Icons
3.3 Desktop Shortcut Menu
In preview mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu, as shown in picture 3.2. The menu includes:
Main Menu, QuickPlay, Record Mode, PTZ, Color Setting, Output Adjust, System Info, Close System, View 1, View 4 and
Exit Menu.
Picture 3.2 Desktop Shortcut Menu
3.3.1 QuickPlay
Select "Desktop Shortcut Menu""QuickPlay", Play the video files in the hard disk.
Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state.
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Picture 3.3 Playback
1. HDD Switch 2. Recording Search Calendar 3.Playback Channel Selection
4.PlaybackPageSwitch 5.PlaybackTimeSelection 6.PlaybackFileType
Select a HDD, a certain date in the calendar, and the channels which need to search video, set the recording type, tick off
“Playback” to realize multi-channel playback synchronously, find the playback time in the Playback Time Selection and
double click it.
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Picture 3.4
7. Playback Control Keys
8. Operation hint: Display the function of the cursors place.
Button Function Button Function
/ Play/Pause Backward
Stop Slow play
Fast play Previous frame
Next frame / Open Sound / Mute
Full screen
Table 3.2 Playback control key list
Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.
Click Page Switch button , select the file’s start time, type and channel, click Search button to show the eligible
file information in the video file list, then select the files and click Backup button to pop up the Back-up window.
Select a backup device and the files, click “Start” button to back up the selected files.
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Picture 3.5
3.3.2 Record Mode
Please check current channel status: “ ” means it is in recording status. (Take 4CH DVR for example)
Picture 3.6 record mode
Schedule: It records according to the parameters in “Main Menu” “Record Set”“Record Plan”.
Manual: Click Manual button and the corresponding channels are recording no matter the channel in any state.
Stop: Click Stop button and the corresponding channels stop recording no matter the channel in any state.
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3.3.3 PTZ Control
Operation interface is as followed. The functions include: PTZ direction control, step, zoom, focus, iris, and set up trace,
preset, tour, pattern, auto scan, auto pan and so on.
Note: 1. Decoder 485+、485- line connects with DVR 485+、485- line. The connection is right.
2. Click “Main Menu”“System”“PTZ” to set the PTZ parameters.
3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.
Picture 3.7 PTZ Control
Speed: Set the PTZ rotation speed. Default range: 1 ~ 8.
Direction control: Control the PTZ rotation. 8 directions control is supportive. (4 directions in Front panel is supportive).
Zoom: Click / button to adjust the zoom multiple of camera.
Focus: Click / button to adjust the focus of camera.
Iris: Click / button to adjust the iris of camera.
PTZ Trace: To full-screen show the channel image. Press left mouse and control PTZ to rotate orientation. Press left
mouse and then rotate the mouse to adjust the zoom multiple of camera.
Set: Enter the function operation menu.
Page Switch: Switch between different windows.
3.3.4 Color Setting
You can use the desktop shortcut menu and enter the Color Setting interface to set the selective image parameters. The
image parameters include: hue, brightness, contrast, saturation. You can set different parameters at different time sections.
Picture 3.8 Color Setting
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3.3.5 Output Adjust
Adjust output area parameters (some models with this function only for CVBS output).
Picture 3.9 Output adjust
3.3.6 Version Info
System Information menu items include: State, HDD Info, Log, BPS, Version, Online Users.
3.3.6.1 State
Display the network state: DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server, PPPOE and so on.
Picture 3.10 State
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3.3.6.2 HDD Info
Display the hard disk state: hard disk type, overall capability, residual capability and so on.
Picture 3.11 Hard Disk Information
3.3.6.3 LOG
Look up system log according to the set mode.
Log information include: system operation, configuration operation, data management, alarm affair, recording operation,
user management and so on. Set the time section to look up and click Search button. The log information will display as a
list. Press Page Up or Page Down button to look up and press Clear button to clear all the log information.
Picture 3.12 Log Information
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3.3.6.4 BPS
Display the code stream (Kb/S) and hard disk capability (MB/H) in real time.
Picture 3.13 Code Stream Statistics
3.3.6.5 Version
Display the basic information such as hardware information, software version, issue data, SerialNo and so on.
Note: The Serial No is needed when using cloud technology, please enter the Serial No correctly when using cloud
technology to do remote control, or you can’t login.
Picture 3.14 Edition Information
3.3.6.6 Online Users
Look up the network user information in the local DVR. You can choose the network user and cut the connection. Then the
user is locked until next boot-strap.
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Picture 3.15 Online User.
3.3.7 Close System
Logout, shutdown the system or reboot up.
Logout: Quit the menu. Offer the password for next entrance.
Shutdown: Quit the system. Turn off the power supply.
When press the shut down button, there is a schedule hint. After three seconds, the system is shut down. Midway cancel is
of no effect.
Reboot: Quit the system. Reboot up the system.
Picture 3.16 shutdown
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