Videovox Pro LNS series User manual

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LNS series
Standalone DVR
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
0H1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................181H11
1H1.1 Features....................................................................................................................................................182H11
2H1.2 Specifications...........................................................................................................................................183H11
3H2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS...........................................................................184H14
4H2.1 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................185H14
5H2.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................................186H15
6H2.2.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................................187H15
7H2.2.2 Connection Sample ...........................................................................................................................188H16
8H2.3 Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................189H17
9H2.4 Mouse Control .........................................................................................................................................190H18
10H2.5 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel............................................................................................................191H19
11H2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard.................................................................................................................................192H19
12H2.5.2 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................193H19
13H3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ..............................................................194H20
14H3.1 Check Unpacked DVR...........................................................................................................................195H20
15H3.2 HDD Installation ......................................................................................................................................196H20
16H3.2.1 Choose HDDs.....................................................................................................................................197H20
17H3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size...........................................................................................................................198H20
18H3.2.3 HDD Installation .................................................................................................................................199H20
19H3.3 CD/DVD Burner Installation ..................................................................................................................200H21

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20H3.4 Desktop and Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................201H22
21H3.4.1 Desktop Mounting..............................................................................................................................202H22
22H3.4.2 Rack Mounting....................................................................................................................................203H22
23H3.5 Connecting Power Supply.....................................................................................................................204H22
24H3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ....................................................................................205H22
25H3.6.1 Connecting Video Input ....................................................................................................................206H22
26H3.6.2 Connecting Video Output .................................................................................................................207H23
27H3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping Video, Matrix...........................208H24
28H3.7.1 Audio Input/One Audio Output ........................................................................................................209H24
29H3.7.2 Looping video .....................................................................................................................................210H25
30H3.7.3 Matrix Video Output...........................................................................................................................211H25
31H3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output .........................................................................................................212H25
32H3.7.5 Alarm Input..........................................................................................................................................213H25
33H3.7.6 Alarm Output.......................................................................................................................................214H26
34H3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details ...........................................................................................................215H26
35H3.7.8 Relay Output Description..................................................................................................................216H27
36H3.8 RS232 .......................................................................................................................................................217H29
37H3.9 RS485 .......................................................................................................................................................218H29
38H3.10 Other Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................219H30
39H4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS .............................................220H31
40H4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu..................................................................................................................221H31
41H4.1.1 Login.....................................................................................................................................................222H31
42H4.1.2 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................223H31
43H4.1.3 Logout ..................................................................................................................................................224H32
44H4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure...................................................................................................225H32
45H4.1.5 Replace Button Battery.....................................................................................................................226H32
46H4.2 Recording Operation ..............................................................................................................................227H32
47H4.2.1 Live Viewing........................................................................................................................................228H32
48H4.2.2 Manual record.....................................................................................................................................229H33

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49H4.3 Search & Playback .................................................................................................................................230H35
50H4.3.1 Search Menu.......................................................................................................................................231H35
51H4.3.2 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................232H36
52H4.3.3 Calendar ..............................................................................................................................................233H37
53H4.4 Record Setup (Schedule)......................................................................................................................234H38
54H4.4.1 Schedule Menu........................................................................................................................................235H38
55H4.4.2 Basic Operation .......................................................................................................................................236H38
56H4.5 Motion Detect...........................................................................................................................................237H40
57H4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu.....................................................................................................................238H40
58H4.5.2 Motion Detect ...........................................................................................................................................239H40
59H4.5.3 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................................240H41
60H4.5.4 Camera Mask Detect..............................................................................................................................241H42
61H4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation.......................................................................................................242H43
62H4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface..............................................................................................................243H43
63H4.6.2 Alarm setup .........................................................................................................................................244H43
64H4.7 Backup ......................................................................................................................................................245H44
65H4.7.1 Detect Device..........................................................................................................................................246H44
66H4.7.1 Backup .................................................................................................................................................247H44
67H4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ...............................................................................................................248H45
68H4.8.1 Cable Connection....................................................................................................................................249H45
69H4.8.2 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................................................250H45
70H4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ..............................................................................................................251H47
71H4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan ..................................................................................................................252H47
72H4.9.1Preset Setup.............................................................................................................................................253H48
73H4.9.2 Activate Preset........................................................................................................................................254H48
74H4.9.3 Patrol Setup (Tour setup)......................................................................................................................255H48
75H4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ..............................................................................................................................256H49
76H4.9.5 Pattern Setup ..........................................................................................................................................257H49
77H4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function......................................................................................................................258H49
78H4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup.....................................................................................................................................259H49
79H4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.................................................................................................................................260H50
80H4.10 Dome Menu Control.............................................................................................................................261H50

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81H5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ....................262H51
82H5.1 Menu Tree ................................................................................................................................................263H51
83H5.2 Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................264H51
84H5.3 Setting.......................................................................................................................................................265H52
85H5.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................266H52
86H5.3.2 Encode.................................................................................................................................................267H53
87H5.3.3 Schedule..............................................................................................................................................268H54
88H5.3.4 RS232 ..................................................................................................................................................269H54
89H5.3.5 Network................................................................................................................................................270H54
90H5.3.6 Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................271H59
91H5.3.7 Detect ...................................................................................................................................................272H59
92H5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .....................................................................................................................................273H59
93H5.3.9 Display .................................................................................................................................................274H60
94H5.3.10 Default .............................................................................................................................................275H61
95H5.4 Search.......................................................................................................................................................276H61
96H5.5 Advanced..................................................................................................................................................277H61
97H5.5.1 Hard Disk Management ....................................................................................................................278H62
98H5.5.2 Alarm Output.......................................................................................................................................279H63
99H5.5.3 Alarm Input..........................................................................................................................................280H63
100H5.5.4 Manual Record ...................................................................................................................................281H63
101H5.5.5 Account ................................................................................................................................................282H63
102H5.5.6 Auto Maintain......................................................................................................................................283H64
103H5.5.7 TV Adjust .............................................................................................................................................284H65
104H5.5.8 Video Matrix (For DVR 1604LNH-S Series Only) ........................................................................285H65
105H5.6 Information ...............................................................................................................................................286H69
106H5.6.1 Hard Disk Information .......................................................................................................................287H69
107H5.6.2 BPS.......................................................................................................................................................288H70
108H5.6.3 Log ........................................................................................................................................................289H70
109H5.6.4 Version.................................................................................................................................................290H70
110H5.6.5 Online Users .......................................................................................................................................291H71
111H5.7 Exit.............................................................................................................................................................292H71

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112H6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ................................................................................293H72
113H6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu....................................................................................................................294H72
114H6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..........................................................................................................295H73
115H6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.........................................................................................296H73
116H6.2.1 Preset Setup .......................................................................................................................................297H74
117H6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................... 298H74
118H6.2.3 Patrol Setup ........................................................................................................................................299H74
119H6.2.4 Activate Patrol.....................................................................................................................................300H74
120H6.2.5 Pattern Setup......................................................................................................................................301H74
121H6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function .................................................................................................................302H75
122H6.2.7 Border Setup.......................................................................................................................................303H75
123H6.2.8 Activate Border Function ..................................................................................................................304H75
124H6.3 Dome Menu Control ...............................................................................................................................305H75
125H7WEB CLIENT OPERATION................................................................................306H76
126H7.1 Network connection................................................................................................................................307H76
127H7.2 Login and logout......................................................................................................................................308H76
128H7.3 Go to Real-time Monitor Mode.............................................................................................................309H77
129H7.4 Video (Right Mouse Menu Operation) ................................................................................................310H78
130H7.4.1 Real time Monitor...............................................................................................................................311H78
131H7.4.2 Multi-camera Preview........................................................................................................................312H78
132H7.4.3 Start Dialog .........................................................................................................................................313H78
133H7.4.4 Decode Quality...................................................................................................................................314H78
134H7.4.5 Playback Control Bar.........................................................................................................................315H78
135H7.4.6 PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................................316H79
136H7.4.7 Volume Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................317H80
137H7.4.8 Alarm Setting ......................................................................................................................................318H80
138H7.4.9 Network Data Flux .............................................................................................................................319H80
139H7.4.10 Full Screen .....................................................................................................................................320H80
140H7.4.11 Resize Video..................................................................................................................................321H81
141H7.4.12 Video Windows..............................................................................................................................322H81

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142H7.5 Search.......................................................................................................................................................323H81
143H7.5.1 Download.............................................................................................................................................324H82
144H7.6 Configure ..................................................................................................................................................325H83
145H7.6.1 Load and Save Configuration ..........................................................................................................326H84
146H7.6.2 General ................................................................................................................................................327H85
147H7.6.3 Schedule..............................................................................................................................................328H85
148H7.6.4 Image ...................................................................................................................................................329H86
149H7.6.5 Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................330H87
150H7.6.6 Motion Detection ................................................................................................................................331H88
151H7.6.7 Network................................................................................................................................................332H89
152H7.6.8 Video Parameter ................................................................................................................................333H89
153H7.7 Assistant ...................................................................................................................................................334H90
154H7.7.1 User Manage ......................................................................................................................................335H90
155H7.7.2 Record Control ...................................................................................................................................336H93
156H7.7.3 Log Information ..................................................................................................................................337H93
157H7.7.4 Date and Time....................................................................................................................................338H94
158H7.7.5 System Information............................................................................................................................339H94
159H7.7.6 Alarm Prompt......................................................................................................................................340H94
160H7.7.7 Channel Name....................................................................................................................................341H95
161H7.7.8 Upgrade BIOS ....................................................................................................................................342H95
162H7.7.9 Reboot..................................................................................................................................................343H96
163H7.7.10 Matrix (Applies for some special series only) ..........................................................................344H96
164H7.7.11 About ...............................................................................................................................................345H96
165H7.7.12 Mail ..................................................................................................................................................346H96
166H7.8 Un-install Web Control...........................................................................................................................347H98
167H8PRO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM........................................................................348H99
168H8.1 Features....................................................................................................................................................349H99
169H8.2 Environment.............................................................................................................................................350H99
170H8.3 Overview...................................................................................................................................................351H99
171H8.4 More Details...........................................................................................................................................352H100

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172H9RS232 OPERATION.........................................................................................353H101
173H9.1 Network Connection .............................................................................................................................354H101
174H9.2 Keyboard ................................................................................................................................................355H101
175H10 FAQ...................................................................................................................356H102
176HAPPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .....................................................357H104
177HAPPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST ...................................................358H105
178HAPPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST.........................................359H106
179HAPPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST.....................................................360H107

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating 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 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 nor 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.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components listed
below are included:
zOne power cable
zOne Ethernet cable
zFour HDD cables
zAlarm & relay terminal blocks
zExtensional cable(for audio, loop & matrix)
zOne remote control(including the battery)
zOne USB mouse
zOne CD(including DVR manual, client & small tools)
zWarranty card
zA package of installation fittings
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.
Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are subjects to
no further notification.

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Features
This series DVR has the following features:
zMost popular model, widely accepted in the worldwide security industry
zH.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR
zReal-time live display up to 16 cameras, 400/480 fps recording for CIF
zUSB2.0 and SATA HDD supported
zPentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access
z4 HDDs supported & CD-RW/DVD-RW supported
zMultiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, DAHUA keyboard, USB
mouse and network keyboard.
zSmart video detection: motion detection, camera masking, video loss.
zSmart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, color setting, and title
display
zPan Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported,
preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary function supported. And with
Dahua Speed Dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.
zEasy backup methods: USB devices, CD-RW/DVD-RW & network download
zAlarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, matrix output, e-mail, FTP
upload.
zSmart HDDs Management: non-working HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm,
Raid function.
zPowerful network software: built-in web server, multi-DVR client & CMS.
Networking access for remote live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system
status, event log, e-mail & ftp function.
1.2 Specifications
Model
LNS-04/08/16 4/8/16 channel video basic model
LNS-16H 16 channel loop matrix and audio/video model
System
Main Processor High performance embedded microprocessor
Operating System Embedded LINUX
System Resources Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &
remote access
User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips.
Control Device USB mouse, DAHUA keyboard, IR remote
control, network keyboard,.
Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation
System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios
version, on-line user and etc.
Video

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Video Input 4/8/16 Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, looping(optional)
Video Output 2 channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75,1 VGA output
Video Standards PAL（625Line，50f/s），NTSC（525Line，60f/s）
Video Compression H.264
Video Resolution Format NTSC PAL
CIF 352 *240 352 *288
Video Recording CIF: PAL 1f/s~25f/s NTSC 1f/s~30f/s
Video Display Split Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16
Tour Display Support
Image Quality 1~6 level(level 6 is the best)
Privacy Masking Self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking for each
camera
Camera Lock Camera locked for users
Camera Adjustment Adjust color according to different time period
Video Information Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion
detection, recording
TV Output Adjustment Adjust TV output color & display zone
Audio(Only LNS-16H with audio)
Audio Input 4 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K
Bidirectional Talk Input 1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K
Audio Output 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5K
Audio Compression ADPCM
Video Detection & Alarm
Motion Detection Zones: 192 (16*12) detection zones
Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Camera masking Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Alarm Input 4/16/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual
open/closed
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm & FTP
Relay output 3/6/6 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C,
Hard Disk
Hard Disk 4 SATA ports, 4 HDDs supported.
Space Occupation Audio ：14.4MB/H Video ：56～400MB/H
HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm &
Raid (Redundancy)

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Record, Playback & Backup
Recording Mode Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion
detection, camera masking, video loss), Alarm
Recording Priority Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous.
Recording Interval 1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes)
Overwrite Mode Support
Raid Function Support
Search Mode Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search
(accurate to second)
Playback 1-channel playback ; Play, pause, stop, rewind, fast
play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera,
previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup
selection.
Digital Zoom Selected zone can zoom into full screen during
playback
Backup Mode Flash stick/ USB HDD/ USB CD-RW/DVD-RW/ built-
in SATA Burner/ network download
Network
Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M)
Network Functions TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE, E-mail, FTP
Remote operation Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file
download, log information
Auxiliary Interface
USB Interface 2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup.
RS232 DAHUA keyboard, PC communication
RS485 PTZ control
Environmental
Power Supply 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz
Power Consumption 25W/30W/40W
Working Temperature -10℃~＋55℃
Power Consumption 25W/30W/40W
Working Humidity 10%~90%
Atmosphere Pressure 86kpa~106kpa
Dimension 1.5U, 440mmx460mmx68mm (W*D*H)
Weight 6.0KG
Mounting Desktop or rack
Features and specification are subject to change without prior notice.

2OVERVIEW AND 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.
1.32.1 Front Panel
This series DVR front panel is shown as in 361H Figure 2-1 .
Figure 2-1
S/N Name Icon Function
1 Power button POWER Power button. Press this button for three seconds to shut down DVR.
2 Record indication light
When DVR is recording, this indication light turns on.
3 USB port Connect to USB mouse or USB backup devices.
4 Remote control receiver To receive remote control signal.
5 Power indication
light When connect to power, this indication light turns on.
Please insert the USB Mouse to operate the DVR.
Figure 2-2
1 2 3 4 5

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1.42.2 Rear Panel
1.4.12.2.1Overview
Please refer to 362HFigure 2-3 for real panel information.
Figure 2-3

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1.4.22.2.2Connection Sample
Here is a connection sample for your reference. See 363HFigure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Model LNS-04/08/16 LNS-16H
Audio Input NO 4 channel
Loop Output NO 16 channel
Matrix Output NO 1 channel
Bidirectional- NO 1 channel
Audio Input

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1.52.3 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown next.
Figure 2-5
Serial
Number
Function
1 remote switch
2 Multiple-window switch
3 0-9 number key
4 Record
5 Auxiliary key
6 Confirm /menu key
7 Cancel
8 Direction key
9 forward
10 Previous
11 Back
12 Next
13 Slow play
14 Stop
15 Fast play
16 Play/Pause

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1.62.4 Mouse Control
Left click
mouse
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list
In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding
button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here stands for backspace button. ＿stands for space
button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
click mouse
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
list to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
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Right click
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,
nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search,
record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press
middle
button
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Move
mouse
Select current control or move control
Drag mouse Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.
1.72.5 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel
1.7.12.5.1Virtual Keyboard
The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small
and capitalized) input.
Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up
on the right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input
(capitalized and small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized
character.
1.7.22.5.2Front Panel
Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select
number you wanted. Please click enter button to input.

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23Installation and Connections
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
2.13.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the shipping agency, please check whether there is
any visible damage to the DVR appearance. The protective materials used for the
package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then
you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card. Finally you
can remove the protective film of the DVR.
2.23.2 HDD Installation
2.2.13.2.1Choose HDDs
We recommend Seagate HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
2.2.23.2.2Calculate HDD Size
This series have no limit to HDD capacity. You can use 120G-750G HDD to
guarantee higher stability.
The formula of total HDD size is:
Total Capacity (MB) = Camera Amount * Recording Hours * HDD Usage Per Hour
(M/h)
H.264 compression is ideal for standalone DVRs. It can save more than 30% HDD
capacity than MPEG4. When you calculate the total HD capacity, you should
estimate the average HDD capacity per hour for each channel.
For example, for a 4-ch DVR, the average capacity of HDD usage per hour per
channel is 200M/h. Now if you hope the DVR can record the video 12 hours each
day for 30 days, the total capacity of HDDs needed is: 4 channels * 30 days * 12
hours * 200 M/h = 288G. So you need to install one 300G HDD or 2 160G HDDs.
2.2.33.2.3 HDD Installation
Data ribbons, fastening screws and smart HDD shelf design are already provided in
the accessories.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
①Dismantle the screws from the front and real panels.