Vezco VZ-DVR-2M08-1HD User manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
Quick Start Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Description of Panels.....................................................................................................7
1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................7
Front Panel 1 ....................................................................................................................7
Front Panel 2 ....................................................................................................................7
Front Panel 3 ....................................................................................................................8
1.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections......................................................................................12
2.1 DVR Installation...............................................................................................................12
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ......................................................................................................12
2.3 RS-485 and Controller Connection..................................................................................14
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart.......................................................................................15
Chapter 3 Menu Operation ............................................................................................................16
3.1 Menu Structure................................................................................................................16
3.2 Startup and Shutdown.....................................................................................................16
3.3 Activating Your Device.....................................................................................................17
3.4 Login and Logout.............................................................................................................18
User Login ......................................................................................................................18
User Logout....................................................................................................................19
3.5 Configuring the Signal Input............................................................................................19
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard...................................................................................................20
3.7 Network Settings.............................................................................................................21
3.8 Adding IP Cameras .........................................................................................................22
3.9 Live View.................................................................................................................................. 23
3.10 Recording Settings..........................................................................................................23
3.11 Playback..........................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser........................................................................................25

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Quick Start Guide
This Manual is applicable to Vezco’s Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all
other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the
Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the
latest version in the company website
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE
WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR
ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER
ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS;
HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR
JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE
CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT
THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE
LATER PREVAILS.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper
recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more
information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of
the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of
thenation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailedinformation.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV(Safety Extra Low Voltage)and the Limited Power
Source with 100~240 VACor 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-
heating or afire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the powersocket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the servicecenter.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-freeenvironment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from thedevice.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factoryspecifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within theunit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories andperipherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for thisdevice.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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Chapter 1Description of Panels
1.1 Front Panel
Front Panel 1
Figure 1. 1 Front Panel 1
Table 1. 1 Description of Front Panel 1
No.
Icon
Description
1
Turns red when DVR is powered up.
2
Turns red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly.
Front Panel 2
Figure 1. 2 Front Panel 2
Table 1. 2 Description of Front Panel 2
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns yellow when the power switch on the rear panel is turned on.

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No.
Name
Function Description
STATUS
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Flickers yellow when network connection is functioning
properly.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
USB
Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such
as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Front Panel 3
Figure 1. 3 Front Panel 3
Table 1. 3 Description of Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Turns green, indicating that the DVR is functioning properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR
remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD
Flickers in red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Flickers in green when network connection is functioning
properly.
GUARD
Turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this time, an
alarm is enabled when an event is detected.
Turns off when the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm status
can be changed by pressing and holding on the ESC button for
more than 3 seconds in live view mode.
2
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switches to the corresponding channel in live view or PTZ
control mode.
Inputs numbers and characters in edit mode.
Switches between different channels in playback mode.
Turns blue when the corresponding channel is recording; turns
red when the channel is in network transmission status; turns
pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.
3
Control
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in menus.

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No.
Name
Function Description
Buttons
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and slow down the
playing of video files in Playback mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next and previous
record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ control
mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in Playback mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in single-frame
Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
4
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
Cycles through different channels in live view mode.
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in the playback
mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ control
mode.
5
POWE
R
Power on/off switch.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
Composit
e Keys
ESC
Returns to the previous menu.
Presses for arming/disarming the device in live view mode.
REC/SHOT
Enters the Manual Record settings menu.
Presses this button followed by a numeric button to call a PTZ
preset in PTZ control settings.
Turns audio on/off in the playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
Enters the playback mode.
Automatically scans in the PTZ control menu.
ZOOM+
Zooms in the PTZ camera in the PTZ control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjusts focus in the PTZ Control menu.
Switches between input methods (upper and lower case
alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edits text fields. When editing text fields, it also deletes the
character in front of the cursor.
Checks the checkbox in the checkbox fields.
Adjusts the iris of the camera in PTZ control mode.
Generates video clips for backup in playback mode.
Enters/exits the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.
MAIN/SPOT/Z
OOM-
Switches between main and spot output.
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode.
F1/ LIGHT
Selects all items on the list when used in a list field.
Turns on/off PTZ light (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.
Switches between play and reverse play in playback mode.
F2/ AUX
Cycles through tab pages.
Switches between channels in synchronous playback mode.
MENU/WIPER
Returns to the Main menu (after successful login).
Presses and holds the button for five seconds to turn off
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No.
Name
Function Description
Starts wiper (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.
Shows/hides the control interface in playback mode.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switches between single screen and multi-screen mode.
Adjusts the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button in
PTZ control mode.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enters the PTZ Control mode.
Adjusts the iris of the PTZ camera in PTZ control mode.
8
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control.
9
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
1.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel varies according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The following
figure is for reference only.
Figure 1. 4 Rear Panel
Table 1. 4 Description of Front Panel
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
4
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output
and menu.
7
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
8
Network Interface
Connector for network
9
RS-485 and Alarm
Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+
and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For
cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should be
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No.
Item
Description
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
100 to 240V AC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
GND
Ground
13
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
14
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.
15
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.

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Chapter 2Installation and
Connections
2.1 DVR Installation
During the installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and videocables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its
diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounteddevices.
6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10º C to 55º C, 14º F to 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to90%.
2.2 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the DVR.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
One or two SATA hard disks can be installed depending on different models.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps:
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back andside.
Figure 2. 1 Remove the Cover
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end to theHDD.

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Figure 2. 2 Connect the Data Cable
3. Connect the power cable to theHDD.
Figure 2. 3 Connect the Power Cable
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix theHDD.
Figure 2. 4 Install the HDD
5. Re-install the cover of the DVR and fastenscrews.

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2.3 RS-485 and Controller Connection
Typical Connection:
Figure 2. 5 Controller Connection A
To connect PTZ to the DVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the RS-485 terminalblock.
2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal cables into slots and
release the orange part. Ensure signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect A+ on PTZ to D+ on terminal block and B- on controller to D- on terminal block.
Fasten stop screws.
4. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Make sure both the controller and DVR are grounded.

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2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for
an hour at a fixed bit rate.
Please note that supplied values for storage space used are just for reference. Storage space used is
estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.
Bit Rate
Storage Used
96K
42M
128K
56M
160K
70M
192K
84M
224K
98M
256K
112M
320K
140M
384K
168M
448K
196M
512K
225M
640K
281M
768K
337M
896K
393M
1024K
450M
1280K
562M
1536K
675M
1792K
787M
2048K
900M
4096K
1.76G
8192K
3.52G
16384K
7.03G

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Chapter 3Menu Operation
3.1 Menu Structure
The menu structure varies according to different models.
Figure 3. 1 Menu Structure
3.2 Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR. To start your DVR:
1. Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power button) on
the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving thepower.
2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will begin tostart.
Menu
Playback
Export VCA Search Manual
HDD
Record
Camera Configuration Maintenance Shutdown
Normal
Normal
Behavior
Search
Record
General
Schedule
Camera
General System Info Logout
Event
Event Face Search Alarm
Advanced
Parameters
OSD
Network
Log
Information
Shutdown
Plate
Search
Manual Video
Tag
Quality
D s
Advanced
Image
Alarm
iagnostic
Import/
Export
Reboot
Smart
People
Counting
Holiday
PTZ
Live View Upgrade
Sub-periods
Heat Map
Motion
Exceptions
Default
External
File
Privacy Mask
User
Net Detect
Video
Tampering
HDD Detect
Video Loss
VCA
Video Quality
Diagnostics

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After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including modifying
password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.
To shut down the DVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 3. 2 Shutdown
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
3.3 Activating Your Device
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is
allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or client software.
Steps:
1. Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm NewPassword.
Figure 3. 3 Set Admin
Password
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your
own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper
case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your
product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

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2. Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
For the old version device, if you update it to the new version, a warning box will pop up once the device
starts up to remind you to use a strong admin password to ensure your information security. You can
click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password.
3.4 Login and Logout
User Login
Purpose:
You have to log in to the device before operating the menu and other functions.
Steps:
1. Select the User Name in the dropdown list.
Figure 3. 4 Login
2. Input Password.
3. Click OK to log in.
In the Login interface, for the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times, the account
will be locked for 60 seconds. For the operator, if you have entered the wrong password for 5 times,
the account will be locked for 60 seconds.
Figure 3. 5 User Account Protection for the Admin

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User Logout
Purpose:
After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you
need to enter user name and password log in again.
Steps:
1. Enter the Shutdown
menu. Menu >
Shutdown
Figure 3. 6 Logout
2. Click Logout.
After you have logged out the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to input a
user name and password to unlock the system.
3.5 Configuring the Signal Input
After the startup and login, the device system enters the Wizard for configuring the signal input.
Steps:
1. Check the checkbox to select different signal input types: TVI, AHD/CVBS or IP.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure 3. 7 Configure Signal Input Type

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You can also click Menu > Camera > Signal Input Status to configure the signal input.
Steps:
1. Enter the Signal Input Status
interface. Menu > Camera > Signal
Input Status
2. Check the checkbox to select different signal input types: TVI, AHD/CVBS or IP
Figure 3. 8 Configure Signal Input Type
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
The AHD signal input is supported.
Each two video channels are grouped in sequence, e.g., CH01 and CH02, CH03 and CH04..., and
each two channels in the same group must be connected with the same type of video source
selected on GUI. For example, when the TVI/CVBS signal mode is selected, then either TVI or
CVBS signal input can be connected to the channels in the same group; and when the AHD signal
mode is selected, only the AHD signal input can beconnected.
In the live view interface, when there is no video signal of the analog channel, the corresponding
connectable video signal type message can be displayed on thescreen.
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the Setup
Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup wizard.
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