Videosec Mini 1U Series User manual

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Mini 1U Series Standalone DVR
Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1OVERVIEW CONTROLS....................................................................................7
1.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Connection Sample..........................................................................................................................9
2INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................11
2.1 Check Unpacked DVR...................................................................................................................11
2.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...............................................................................................11
2.3 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................11
3OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................13
3.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ..........................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Login...........................................................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Main Menu.................................................................................................................................13
3.1.3 Logout.........................................................................................................................................14
3.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure............................................................................................14
3.1.5 Replace Button Battery.............................................................................................................14
3.1.6 Preview Zoom Function............................................................................................................15
3.2 Live Viewing ...................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Schedule.........................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Manual record ................................................................................................................................16
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3.5 Encode............................................................................................................................................17
3.5.1 Snapshot....................................................................................................................................18
3.5.2 Image FTP.................................................................................................................................19
3.6 Search & Playback.........................................................................................................................20
3.7 Network...........................................................................................................................................24
3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................25
3.8.1 PTZ Setup..................................................................................................................................25
3.8.2 PTZ Operation...........................................................................................................................26
3.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key...................................................................................................27
4WEB OPERATION............................................................................................28
4.1 Network Connection.......................................................................................................................28
4.2 Login ...............................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Main Window..................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS..................31
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed
menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 40 ℃
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
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1Overview Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series
DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
1.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as bellow.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Shift
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Up/1
Down/4
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Left/2
Right/3

Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
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Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play
previous/0

In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pau
se/6

In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
.
Play Next/9

In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
.
Play/Pause /5

In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication
light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indication
light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light
1-16
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Alarm
indication
light
Alarm
Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The
light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light
become off when the external alarm stops.
1.2 Rear Panel
Mini 1U series product rear panels are shown as below..
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Figure 1-2 4-channel
Figure 1-3 8-channel
Figure 1-4 16-channel
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
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Video CVBS output
2
USB Port
3
Video Input
4
Audio Input
5
Audio Output
6
Video VGA output
7
Network port
8
RS 485 port
9
Power input port
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Power button
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GND
1.3 Connection Sample
Please refer to Figure 1-5 for mini 1U series product connection sample.
The following figure is based on one 16-channel series.
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Figure 1-5 Connecting sample
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