Vitek VT-H Series User manual

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VITEK
VT-H Series
4, 8, and 16 Channel Digital Video
Recorder with H.264 Compression
• 4, 8 or 16 Video Inputs with 1 BNC & 1 VGA Outputs
• H.264 Compression
• Supports both Dynamic and Static IP Addresses
• Up to 120 IPS Recording / Live Display
• Remote Viewing over the Internet or LAN
• Supports one internal SATA Hard Drive
• 250GB to 1TB Internal Storage Options
• Quadplex operation enabling simultaneous recording, playback,
networking, and backup
• 4 Alarm Inputs / 1 Relay Out
• Control locally via Included IR Remote
• Backup via Ethernet or USB

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard, or
odor is emitted.
Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
Make sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the
outlet.
Disassembly prohibited
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of unprotected “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be strong enough to
cause a risk of electric shock persons.

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Do not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
Do not place a container holding water or other liquids above the
unit when it is connected to power.
Do not allow the unit to get wet.
Do not use during thunder/thunder storms unless used with an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
Do not place in an unstable position.
Do not expose to shock or vibration.
Do not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of
explosion.
CAUTION
Do not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not sit on.
Make sure the cables are connected properly.
Do not place heavy objects on connected units.
Never move this unit while the power is turned on.
Do not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.
Precautions for supplied AC Adaptor
CAUTION
Never disassemble or modify.
Never get the adaptor wet.
Use only the supplied AC adapter.
Do not connect to other appliances.
Do not connect this unit with the AC adapter in areas reachable to
children or where pets move freely.
Never touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
If the unit emits smoke, strange sounds or smells immediately remove
the AC adapter from the outlet.
Do not use during thunder/thunder storms unless used with an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
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CAUTION
Make sure the cable is connected properly to prevent damage to the
cable.
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Main features
H.264 Video compression
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QUADPLEX operation enabling simultaneous recording, playback, networking, and
backup.
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Instant and convenient data backup & firmware upgrade using USB flash drive
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Simple User Interface
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Individual channel setting and operation
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Motion detection record
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Free Dynamic DNS
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System components and Installation
Requirements for installation and safety
This chapter is for the requirements for safe installation and use.
This kit should be installed on a flat table or in a rack.
The location in which the DVR is installed in the room is very important for
proper operation of the system. When the DVR is installed too closely together
or the location is poorly ventilated, the DVR may not operate properly and
maintenance of the DVR may be difficult. Make sure that the air should be
sufficiently circulated within the system operating room and the cover of the
main system must be tightly fastened to prevent malfunction.
There are high voltage parts inside. Do not open the cover during operation.
The DVR must be installed in a place that meets the following environmental
conditions.
• Operating temperature: 5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F)
• Operating humidity: 30% ~ 90% RH
• Input voltage: DC +12V 5A
• Power usage: About 25Watts
• Frequency: 60Hz/50Hz
Main replacement parts
• Hard disk (When HDD is factory-installed.): 1 year (25°C/77f environment)
• Cooling fan: 1 year (25°C/77f environment)
• Battery: 2 years (25°C/77f environment)
CAUTION
During the operation of this product, the fluctuation of input voltage must be
within 10% of the rated voltage and the external power outlet must be
grounded, otherwise, it may cause electric shock or malfunction of the product.

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Do not connect heat-generating appliances to the same power outlet in which
the product is plugged, otherwise it may cause a fire or malfunction of the
product.
The use of an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) is highly recommended to
ensure that stable power is supplied.
CAUTION
The HDD that is installed in DVR can be replaced or upgraded by and authorized
VITEK Repair Center. Warranty will be void if unit is opened by unauthorized
personnel.
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Components
The package contains the main unit and its components as specified below.
When you purchase the package, please check to ensure the components
specified below are included.
VT-H Series DVR
Remote Controller
Battery1.5V (AAA x
2EA)
Adaptor and Power
Cable
Client Software CD
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Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM VT-H40 (4CH) VT-H80 (8CH) VT-H160 (16CH)
Input Channel, Input Level 4CH, Composite 8CH, Composite 16CH, Composite
Signal Format NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check Yes
Output
Main Monitor Output 1 CH BNC, 1CH VGA: Selectable
Video
Signal Format NTSC/PAL & VGA
Audio Input & Output -
Sensor Input ((NC/NO Selectable) 4 4 4
Alarm
Alarm Output 1 Alarm out by Alarm, Motion, Video Loss
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
352x240 352x240 352x240
704x240 704x240
Resolution NTSC
704x480 704x480 704x480
352x288 352x288 352x288
704x288 704x288
PAL
704x576 704x576 704x576
Recording quality grade NETWORK, ECONOMY, NORMAL, HIGH, FINE.
Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Motion/ Sensor/ Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Pre Recording 1 fps for 5 seconds before an event
Record
Post Recording 10 seconds to 3 minutes after an event
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) NTSC: 30fps/ch, 60 fields / PAL: 25fps/ch, 50 fields
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 9 1, 4, 9, 16Playback
Playback Speed Single channel 2, 4, 8

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Multi-channels 2, 4
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Archive, Log
Interface Type Serial ATA I
Capacity of 1 HDD 1TB
HDD
Internal HDD
Number 1 1 1
File system NaFS
USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
Storage
Backup
Network Video & Still Image
Menu Display Text UI
Input Method Remote control
User I/F
PTZ control & Keyboard DVR control -
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free DDNS)
Network
Network Interface 10/100 base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
Client Software (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
Web viewer (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
Network
Access
Multi-sites Monitoring System (1:n) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
Internal Beep By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD error
Multi-Language Yes
S/W Upgrade USB Flash drive
Features
Water - mark Yes (Exclusive viewer)
Power Power DC 12V 3A(for 4CH), DC 12V 5A(for 8,16CH)
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) 1.6 Kgs (3.1 Lbs) / 3.5 Kgs (6.8 Lbs)
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 340 mm x 262 mm x 63 mm / 13.4" x 10.3" x 2.5"

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INDEX
1. NAME & FUNCTION ................................................................................................... 10
1-1. Front panel.....................................................................................................10
1-2. Remote controller ..........................................................................................11
1-3. Rear panel and connection............................................................................12
1-3-1. Basic connections .......................................................................................12
2. SETTING UP THE DVR.............................................................................................. 15
2-1. Setup - Main Screen ......................................................................................15
2-2. Setup – Live Mode.........................................................................................17
2-3. Setup – Recording Mode ...............................................................................18
2-3-1. Motion Zones................................................................................................................ 19
2-3-2. Recording Schedules..................................................................................................... 20
2-4. System............................................................................................................21
2-5. Network ..........................................................................................................23
2-5-1. Ports ............................................................................................................................... 24
2-5-2. Network types ............................................................................................................... 25
2-5-2-1. LAN............................................................................................................................ 25
2-5-2-2. DHCP.......................................................................................................................... 25
2-5-2-3. ADSL (PPPOE) ......................................................................................................... 26

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2-6. Storage ...........................................................................................................27
3. LIVE & SEARCH ......................................................................................................... 29
3-1. Live Window ...................................................................................................29
3-2. SEARCH window .............................................................................................30
3-2-1. EVENT Search.............................................................................................................. 31
3-2-2. TIME LINE Search...................................................................................................... 32
3-2-3. GO TO .......................................................................................................................... 33
3-2-4. GO FIRST..................................................................................................................... 34
3-2-5. GO LAST...................................................................................................................... 34
3-2-6. LOG List ....................................................................................................................... 34
3-2-7. ARCHIVE Search......................................................................................................... 34
3-3. Playback mode ...............................................................................................35
4. ARCHIVING AND BACKUP........................................................................................ 36
4-1. Archiving Still images or Video.....................................................................36
4-2. Backup still images or videos on USB memory stick ..................................37
4-3. Playing backup file.........................................................................................38
5. NETWORK ACCESS USING THE NETWORK VIEWER ........................................ 39
5-1. PC requirements.............................................................................................39
5-2. Installing the network viewer ........................................................................39
5-3. Live monitoring mode and functions............................................................41
5-4. Bi directional audio ........................................................................................43
5-5. Remote search mode and functions .............................................................44
5-6. PC System configuration ...............................................................................47
6. NETWORK – BY A WEB-BROWSER VIEWER ...................................................... 50
APPENDIX: HOW TO CONNECT TO A NETWORK................................................... 53
A. How to set the IP address of the DVR and open the TCP port of the router? ..... 53
B. How to access the DVR from Remote PC? .................................................................. 55

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1. NAME & FUNCTION
1-1. Front panel
Table 1.1. Front LED and USB Port
Name Description
POWER LED light is on when power is applied to the system.
HDD LED light is on when the system is recording video data.
USB port
There is a USB port located on the left side of the front
panel. This USB port is used to archive footage into a USB
storage device. (USB 2.0 connector)

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1-2. Remote controller
ID: When a remote control ID number is set in DVR, press it before number.
REC: To start and stop manual recording.
Number: To select channel (1, 2, 3, & 4) or to enter DVR ID number.
F/REW: During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds backward.
During pause - To move the playback position 1 frame backward.
F/ADV: During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds forward.
During pause - To move the playback position moves 1 frame
forward.
REW: To rewind the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x speed during playback.
PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the footage in playback mode.
FF: To fast forward the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x speed during playback.
Control button:Press to move the menu items or select channel.
SETUP: To launch SETUP menu.
SEARCH: To go to the search menu.
ESC: During setting - To return to previous menu screen.
During playback - To exit from playback.
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BACKUP: To start operation of backup in live or playback mode.
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SEQ: To start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
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1-3. Rear panel and connection
1-3-1. Basic connections
VT-H40
VT-H80
VT-H160
Figure 1.2 Rear Panel
Table 1.2 Rear Panel Connections
VIDEO IN Four connectors for video input. Connect camera cable to Video-in (NTSC/PAL)
VIDEO OUT Composite video output in NTSC or PAL format. Connect to Composite Monitor.
VGA Connector for VGA monitor
RS-232 For engineering use only
SENSOR IN
Connector for sensor device. 4 sensors can be connected to the system. Sensor 1, 2, 3, 4
are dedicated to Video channel 1, 2, 3, 4, respectively. Either normally open (NO) or normally
closed (NC) sensor can be selected. Simple On/Off switching.
Connect two signal lines of sensor (infrared rays sensor, heat perception sensor, magnetic
sensor) to the desired sensor number. (You can set the type-NC or NO- of sensor at “Setup”
mode).
NOTICE
SENSOR inputs require dry contact only. Do not input any electric signal.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm device connection.
Provides simple On/Off switching using relay. 0.5A/125V, 1A/30V
LAN RJ45 connector for LAN connection
DC 12V Apply 12V DC using the DC adaptor supplied with the equipment.
SWITCHES
Select VGA monitor or CVBS (Composite Video Blanking Sync) monitor.
Do not change the setting when the power is on.
When the position of the switch is changed, the DVR should be rebooted to apply the new
setting.
CAUTION
Do not power this system on before all the connections are completed. Leave
power disconnected.
Make sure all the connections are properly. Faulty connection may result in the
system being damaged. After all connections are made, insert DC power plug.

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1-3-2. Network Connections
•LAN Connection – Using a cross cable, without a
switching hub
Connect to the system directly, using a cross type network cable
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•LAN Connection – Using a switching hub
Connect to the system, using a hub (Switching hub) and an Ethernet
cable (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CAT 5 LAN cable)
•Internet (ADSL) Connection
Connect to the system, using a Router or ADSL modem and an
Ethernet cable (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CAT 5 LAN cable)
IP Router or HUB
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NOTICE
If you have an IP line with one IP address (whether it is dynamic IP or fixed IP),
but you have more than one internet device (such as PC/PCs and a DVR); to
use Router (It is different from a simple Network Hub); you must set up the
Router to work with DVR; and you must use a network capable PC within the
local Router network to do the setup. Whether you are using an existing
Router or a new Router, you must go through the Port Forwarding portion of
the setup
Cross cable

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1-3-3. Sensor and alarm connections
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SENSOR INPUT: Connect two signal lines of sensor (infrared ray sensor, heat
perception sensor, magnetic sensor) to the desired sensor number.
ALARM OUTPUT: Use Maximum current: 0.5A/125VAC, Maximum voltage:
1A/30VDC. When controlling lamp and AC operated equipment, control it using
separate outside relay. During normal operation the control output contact is
maintained at “Open” status, and during control output the output contact is
changed to “Closed (short)” status.
NOTICE
SENSOR inputs need dry contact only. Do not input any electric signal.
---: Not operational
N/O: Normally open type sensor. When magnetic sensor is closed, sensor sends a signal.
N/C: Normally closed type sensor. When magnetic sensor is opened, sensor sends a signal.

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2. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the DVR
2-1. Setup - Main Screen
When you press the SETUP button, the DVR will ask for a password. The
default password is 1111, which can be entered by pressing the up button
( ) 4 times and then pressing the SEL button. We recommend you
protect the system by assigning a new password immediately.
Figure 2.1.1. Setup menu screen

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SETUP LIVE OSD
SEQUENCE
SEQ-DWEL TIME
EVENT BEEP
OSD CONTRAST
CHANNEL DISPLAY, SEQ LIST, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE, SATURATION
VGA SCREEN MODE
ERROR ALARM
RECORD RESOLUTION
CHANNEL Frame rate, Quality, Recording, Motion zone,
Motion sensitivity, Sensor type, Pre-Record,
Post-Event Record, Alarm, Alarm Duration,
Schedule
SYSTEM DVR ID
DESCRIPTION
LOAD DEFAULT
ADMIN PASSWORD
NETWORK PASSWORD
DATE FORMAT
SET DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE
REMOTE CONTROL ID
DLS
NETWORK PORT
CLIENT ACCESS
BANDWIDTH SAVING
NE TWORK TYPE
DDNS
SEND E-MAIL
STORAGE OVERWRITE
FORMAT
USB UPGRADE
SAVE SETUP TO A USB
LOAD SETUP FROM A
USB
VDEO DELETE
DELETE VIDEO AFTER
Table 2.1.1. Setup menu configuration

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2-2. Setup – Live Mode
Table 2.2.1. Menu items in LIVE mode setup
Item Description
OSD Enable/disable on-screen-display.
SEQUENCE Enable/disable sequential display of video channels in
full screen mode
SEQ-DWELL
TIME
Dwell time for each cannel display in sequential display
mode
EVENT BEEP Enable/Disable internal beep alert sound.
OSD
CONTRAST
Set the visibility level of the On Screen Display (OSD)
CHANNEL Select the channel for applying the following settings.
DISPLAY Enable/disable display of the video channel in live
display mode
SEQ LIST Enable/disable the specified channel to be included in
sequential display mode.
BRIGHTNESS Change the brightness value for the specified channel
CONTRAST Change the contrast value for the specified channel
HUE Change the hue value for the specified channel
SATURATION Change the saturation value for the specified channel
VGA SCREEN
MODE
Select VGA screen mode as either FULL or Normal.
NOTE: If the mode is changed, the system will reboot.
ERROR
ALARM
Enable/Disable alarm for video loss or HDD fail.
Figure 2.2.1. Live mode setup screen

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2-3. Setup – Recording Mode
Table 2.3.1. Menu items in Recording mode setup
Menu item Description
RESOLUTION Set resolution to either
704x480(NTSC)/704X576(PAL) or
352x240(NTSC)/352X288(PAL).
CHANNEL Select the channel for applying the following settings.
FRAME RATE
Set the frame rate for the specified channel. The sum
of the frame rate values from each channel cannot
exceed maximum frame rates for a particular recording
resolution. Typical values of the maximum frame rate
for NTSC video are 120/100fps for
352x240(NTSC)/352X288(PAL) and 30/25 fps for
704x480(NTSC)/704X576(PAL)
QUALITY Select the recording quality for the specified channel to
normal, high, or superior.
RECORDING Assign the recording mode for each channel. Recording
modes: Continuous, Motion, Sensor, Schedule, and
Disable.
MOTION ZONE Select Full Zone or Partial Zone for motion sensing. If
the Partial Zone is selected, screen will appear as
shown in figure 3.3.2.
MOTION
SENSITIVITY
Set the motion sensitivity for the specified channel.
Control the motion sensitivity from 1 to 9.
SENSOR TYPE Set the type of sensor for the specified channel from
none,
N/O (normal open), and N/C (normal closed).
PRE RECORD Enable/disable pre-event recording. Pre-event recording
time is 5 sec and only intra-frames are recorded for
pre-event recording.
POST EVENT
RECORD
Set post event recording time duration for the
specified channel
ALARM Enable/disable alarm generation for the specified
channel.
ALARM
DURATION
Set alarm time duration for the specified channel.
SCHEDULE Set recording schedule. If this menu item is selected,
screen will appear as shown in figure 3.3.3.

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Figure 2.3.1. Recording mode setup screen
2-3-1. Motion Zones
By selecting Partial Zone in the Motion Zone menu, users can set-up the
motion sensing zones in the screen shown in figure 3.3.2. Move around
each rectangular zone using 4 direction key buttons and press SEL button
to include the rectangular region as part of the motion sensing zone. The
rectangular blocks included as part of the motion zone are indicated by
changing the color of the blocks.
Figure 2.3.2. Motion Zone selection screen
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