Vitek VT-HD2x8 User manual

VITEK
VT-HD2x8
2 Channel HD + 8 Channel D1
H.264 Digital Video Recorder
• 2 Channel HD + 8 Channel D1 Hybrid
• Record MegaPixel quality Video at 1080p or 720p
• Digital Video Transmitted 100% Over Coax - Not IP
• Simple plug and play, point-to-point connection from camera to DVR
• H.264 Compression
• HDMI, VGA, and BNC Spot Outputs
• Quadplex Operation (Playback, Recording, Backup, Network)
• 10 Audio Inputs & 1 Output
• Up to 4TB Internal Storage (2 x 2TB HDD) + 1 eSATA for expansion
• Dual RS-485 Ports for PTZ & Keyboard Control
• Applications for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices
• Quick Search Function for automatic review
• Mac OSX Client & CMS Central Management Software Included
• Automatic Event notifications via email
• Control locally via Front Panel, USB Mouse or with the Included IR Remote control

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Cautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by the manufacture will void the warranty of the product.
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.

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These precautions must be followed for safety reasons.
Warning
•Do not use if the unit emits smoke.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not place any heavy or sharp objects on the unit.
•Do not place on uneven surface.
•Do not expose to shock or vibration.
•Do not move the unit when the unit is powered on.
•Do not block, and allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
•Do not restrict airflow of the unit; doing so can damage the unit.
•Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced
personnel.
•Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting Cameras, Audio or Sensor Cables.
•The manufacture is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the
product or failure to follow instructions for the product.
•The manufacture is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the
user physically opening the DVR for examination or attempting to repair the unit.
•The manufacture may not be held liable for any issues with the unit if the warranty
seal is removed.

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Set
DVD-RW (Option)
Client Software CD, User Guide
/
Remote Control , Battery1.5V, Mouse / /
Power Cable (110V or 220V)(1EA)
HDD Capacity by Recording Quality
(10 Channels, Continuous, Full-HD@15fps or HD@30fps and D1@30/25fps, Audio On)
HDD
Capacity
LEVEL 5(H) LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1(L)
day(s) hour(s) day(s) hour(s) day(s) hour(s) day(s) hour(s) day(s) hour(s)
250GB 0 15 0 19 1 2 1 7 1 14
320GB 0 20 1 1 1 10 1 16 2 2
500GB 1 9 1 17 2 6 2 17 3 8
1TB 2 19 3 12 4 15 5 12 6 20
1.5TB 4 6 5 7 7 0 8 8 10 8
2TB 5 16 7 2 9 9 11 4 13 20

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Main Features
HDcctv Compatible
H.264 Video Compression
Reliable File System
HDMI Output
4 Channel Audio Recording
Automatic Video Input, Video Loss, and HDD Error Detection
Covert Camera Operation Provides Enhanced Security.
Built-in PTZ Camera Control
Easy Software Upgrade by USB port and Network SW.
Instant and Convenient Backup via USB Flash Drive, Network or DVD-RW
Exclusive File Format and AVI Backup
NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Title III of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18
U.S.C. § 2510, et seq.), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.)
permit government agents, acting with the consent of a party to a communication, to engage in warrantless
interceptions of telephone communications, as well as oral and electronic communications.

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Individual Channel Operation
Motion Detection
Easy and Simple Graphic User Interface

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Simple Scheduler
Variety of Ways Network Access via Network Client Software, Web-Viewer, CMS, and Mobile Viewer
Web-Viewer Network Client Software
CMS Mobile Viewer
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology for HDD)

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Booting the DVR and Basic Time Setting
1. During the first start up, the following message will be displayed.
2. After the system initializing is completed, select the language and set date and time as specified below.
Setting Daylight Saving Time
If the DVR is to be set Day Light Saving Time and be synchronized NTP (Network Time Protocol), take next steps.
1. Enter the SETUP mode. The default Password is “1111”.
2. Go to SETUP>SYSTEM>SET DATE & TIME
3. Select DAYLIGHT SAVING.

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Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. When the DVR is connected with internet and the DVR need to be syncronized with NTP (Network Time
Protocol), set SETUP>SYSTEM>NTP ON.
2. Select proper TIME ZONE time.
Pacific Time Zone
•Los Angles, CA, USA : GMT - 8:00 for Standard time / GMT - 7:00 for Daylight time
Mountain Time Zone
•Denver, CO, USA : GMT - 6:00 for Standard time / GMT - 5:00 for Daylight time
Central Time Zone
•Chicago, IL, USA : GMT - 7:00 for Standard time / GMT - 6:00 for Daylight time
Eastern Time Zone
•New York, NY, USA : GMT - 5:00 for Standard time / GMT - 4:00 for Daylight time

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State Standard Time Daylight-Saving Time
AL Alabama GMT-6 GMT-5
AK Alaska GMT-9 GMT-8
AK Alaska (Aleutian Islands) GMT-10 NA
AZ Arizona GMT-7 NA
AZ Arizona (Navajo) GMT-7 GMT-6
AR Arkansas GMT-6 GMT-5
CA California GMT-8 GMT-7
CO Colorado GMT-7 GMT-6
CT Connecticut GMT-5 GMT-4
DC District of Columbia GMT-5 GMT-4
DE Delaware GMT-5 GMT-4
FL Florida GMT-5 GMT-4
FL Florida (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
GA Georgia GMT-5 GMT-4
HI Hawaii GMT-10 NA
ID Idaho (N) GMT-8 GMT-7
ID Idaho (S) GMT-7 GMT-6
IL Illinois GMT-6 GMT-5
IN Indiana GMT-5 GMT-4
IN Indiana (SW / NW) GMT-6 GMT-5
IA Iowa GMT-6 GMT-5
KS Kansas GMT-6 GMT-5
KS Kansas (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
KY Kentucky (E) GMT-5 GMT-4
KY Kentucky (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
LA Louisiana GMT-6 GMT-5
ME Maine GMT-5 GMT-4
MD Maryland GMT-5 GMT-4
MA Massachusetts GMT-5 GMT-4
MI Michigan GMT-5 GMT-4
MI Michigan (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
MN Minnesota GMT-6 GMT-5
MS Mississippi GMT-6 GMT-5
MO Missouri GMT-6 GMT-5
MT Montana GMT-7 GMT-6
NE Nebraska GMT-6 GMT-5
NE Nebraska (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
NV Nevada GMT-8 GMT-7
NH New Hampshire GMT-5 GMT-4

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NJ New Jersey GMT-5 GMT-4
NM New Mexico GMT-7 GMT-6
NY New York GMT-5 GMT-4
NC North Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
ND North Dakota GMT-6 GMT-5
ND North Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
OH Ohio GMT-5 GMT-4
OK Oklahoma GMT-6 GMT-5
OR Oregon GMT-8 GMT-7
OR Oregon (E) GMT-7 GMT-6
PA Pennsylvania GMT-5 GMT-4
RI Rhode Island GMT-5 GMT-4
SC South Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
SD South Dakota (E) GMT-6 GMT-5
SD South Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
TN Tennessee (E) GMT-5 GMT-4
TN Tennessee (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
UT Utah GMT-7 GMT-6
VT Vermont GMT-5 GMT-4
VA Virginia GMT-5 GMT-4
WA Washington GMT-8 GMT-7
WV West Virginia GMT-5 GMT-4
WI Wisconsin GMT-6 GMT-5
WY Wyoming GMT-7 GMT-6
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone must be
properly set according to your local time zone.

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Table of Contents
1. Name, Function and Connection........................................................................................15
1-1. Front Panel...................................................................................................................................15
1-2. Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................16
1-3. Remote Control............................................................................................................................17
2. Setting up the DVR............................................................................................................18
2-1. Setup – Main Screen....................................................................................................................18
2-2. Setup – DISPLAY Mode ...............................................................................................................21
2-3. Setup – RECORD Mode...............................................................................................................22
2-3-1. Recording Schedules ................................................................................................................24
2-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode.................................................................................................................25
2-4-1. Alarm Out..................................................................................................................................26
2-4-2 Controller & PTZ Setup..............................................................................................................27
2-4-3. Spot Out....................................................................................................................................28
2-4-4. Motion Zone Setup....................................................................................................................29
2-5. Setup – STORAGE Mode.............................................................................................................30
2-6. Setup – SYSTEM Mode ...............................................................................................................33
2-7. Setup – SECURITY Mode ............................................................................................................37
2-8. Setup – NETWORK Mode............................................................................................................39
2-8-1. Port and Web Port.....................................................................................................................40
2-8-2. Network Types ..........................................................................................................................41
2-8-2-1. DHCP.....................................................................................................................................41
2-8-2-2.STATIC....................................................................................................................................41
2-8-3. DDNS........................................................................................................................................41
2-8-4. NETWORK STREAM................................................................................................................42
2-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.................................................................................................................43
3. Saving Setup.....................................................................................................................44
4. Live, Search, and Playback ...............................................................................................45
4-1. Live Viewing Screen.....................................................................................................................45
4-2. SEARCH Screen..........................................................................................................................47
4-2-1. TIME-LINE Search....................................................................................................................48
4-2-2. Event Search.............................................................................................................................49
4-2-3. Go To First Time........................................................................................................................49
4-2-4. Go To Last Time........................................................................................................................49
4-2-5. Go To Specific Time...................................................................................................................50
4-2-6. Archive Search..........................................................................................................................50
4-2-7. Log Search................................................................................................................................51
4-3. Play mode....................................................................................................................................52
5. PTZ Control..........................................................................................................................53

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6. Back up ................................................................................................................................54
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Memory ................................................................................54
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Memory........................................................................................54
6-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE list .............................................................55
6-4. Playback of Backup Video............................................................................................................56
7. Network Access Using the Single Site Network Viewer .................................................................57
7-1. PC Requirements .............................................................................................................................57
7-2. Installing the Network Viewer ...........................................................................................................58
7-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions. ................................................................................................59
7-4. Bi-directional Audio .........................................................................................................................61
7-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions ..................................................................................................62
7-6. PC System Configuration...................................................................................................................64
8. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ................................................................69
8-1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................69
8-2. Minimum PC Requirements ..............................................................................................................69
8-3. Installation of the Program ...............................................................................................................70
8-4. Live Window ...................................................................................................................................71
8-4-1. Main User Interface.......................................................................................................................71
8-4-2. Control Buttons ............................................................................................................................71
8-5. Search and Playback Window............................................................................................................73
8-5-1. Main User Interface.......................................................................................................................73
8-5-2. Main Control Panel .......................................................................................................................73
8-6. Setup of Multi Client ........................................................................................................................75
8-6-1. General .......................................................................................................................................75
8-6-2. Event...........................................................................................................................................76
8-6-3. Record.........................................................................................................................................77
8-6-4. OSD.............................................................................................................................................78
8-6-5. Language .....................................................................................................................................79
8-7. Remote Setup .................................................................................................................................80
8-7-1. Setting the Display ........................................................................................................................81
8-7-2. Record.........................................................................................................................................82
8-7-3. Device .........................................................................................................................................83
8-7-4. Storage ........................................................................................................................................84
8-7-5. System.........................................................................................................................................85
8-7-6. Remote Upgrade...........................................................................................................................87
8-8. Operation .......................................................................................................................................88
8-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites .......................................................................................88
8-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ................................................................................................................90
8-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC during Live..........................................................................................92
8-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback...............................................................................................93
9-8-6. AVI Backup During Playback ...........................................................................................................95

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9. Network access using the Web-browser Viewer........................................................................………...97
10. Network access using the Smart Phone Viewer................................................................100
10-1. Installing the 3GApp Viewer..........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
10-2. Live Monitoring ...........................................................................................................................100
APPENDIX: How to Connect the Network.....................................................................................104
How to set the IP address of the DVR and open TCP port of the router? .....................................................104
How to access DVR from a Remote PC? ..................................................................................................108

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1. Name, Function and Connection
1-1. Front Panel
The following information will help you to operate the front panel controls.
Table1.1.1. Indication Lamps
Name Description
CH1~16 Indicating that the channel is being recorded.
HDD Indicating that the system is accessing the hard disk.
RECORD Indicating that the system is recording video data.
ALARM Indicating that when sensor(s) is/are triggered or motion is detected.
NETWORK Indicating that when Network client connects through the network.
BACKUP Indicating that USB or DVD-RW storage device is stored images or video.
Table 1.1.2. Front Panel Buttons
Name Description
POWER POWER ON/ OFF
NUMBER Channel keys. For channel 10, press the 0 key. For channel 11, press the +10 and 1
key. For channel 16, press the +10 and 6 key.
REW Press to rewind the footage in playback mode.
AUDIO Press to select audio mode such as SINGLE, MIX and MUTE.
MUTE- All of 4 channels.
SINGLE- Highlighted channel only.
MIX- All of 4 channels.
F/REW Jump/Step backward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds
backward.
FF
Press to fast forward the footage in playback mode.
ALARM Press to enable/disable ALARM operation.
F/ADV Jump/Step forward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds
forward.
REC Press to start or stop manual recording.
SEARCH
Press to go to SEARCH menu in live display mode.
PLAY/PAUSE Press to play/pause the footage in playback mode.
SEQ Enable/disable the automatic sequence of display of channels in full screen, quad, 9-
split display mode.
PTZ Press to control Pan/Tilt/Zoom operations.
SETUP
Press to enter SETUP menu.
BACKUP Press to capture video in jpeg format in live or playback mode.
◀(LEFT) Press to move left or to change the values in Setup mode.

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It is also used as the number 4 when entering password.
▲(UP) Press to move up the menu in Setup mode.
It is also used as the number 1 when entering password.
▶(RIGHT) Press to move right or to change the values in Setup mode.
It is also used as the number 2 when entering password.
▼(DOWN) Press to move down the menu in Setup mode.
It is also used as the number 3 when entering password.
SEL Press to select desired menu item or to store the setup value.
ESC Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the previous menu
screen.
DVD drive
To save video, insert a DVD-R
USB Port To archive still-image or video into a USB flash drive or upgrade firmware with USB
flash drive, connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the front panel.
1-2. Rear Panel
Figure 2.2.1. Rear Panel
Table 2.2.1. Rear panel connections
NO Connection Purpose
1 VIDEO IN 8 BNC connectors for video input. (NTSC/PAL 1~8ch)
2 LOOP 8 BNC connectors for video output. (Loop Back)
3 SPOT 4 composite video outputs for spot monitoring.
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AUDIO IN
8 connectors for audio input. (1~10ch)
AUDIO OUT 1 connector for audio output.
5 VIDEO IN 2 HD-SDI connectors for video input. (9~10ch)
6 VGA Connector for VGA monitor.
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HDMI OUT
Main Video Output (1280x720P)
8 USB Port Connector for Mouse or Backup

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9 RS-232 POS Interface (TBD).
10 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for network function
11 E-SATA 2 e-SATA ports to archive still-image or video into a External
Storage HDD . RAID Units to be available in the future
12 TERMINATE RS-485 termination switch for 1
st
and 2
nd
.
13 POWER SOCKET Connect for AC110V~250V
14 RS-485 1st and 2nd ports for RS-485. (for camera and controller)
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SENSOR IN
8 connectors for sensor device connection.
16 ALARM OUT 2 connectors for alarm device connection.
Provides simple
On/Off switching by using relay. 0.5A/125V, 1A/30V
1-3. Remote Control
RECORD Manual recording
DISPLAY Display of Full, Quad,9 or 16 split screen
F/REW Jump 60 seconds backward
PLAY/PAUSE Play/Pause
F/ADV Jump 60 seconds forward
REW Rewind
BACKUP Backup still or video data
FF Fast Forward
ALARM Disable alarm operation
SETUP Setup menu screen
ID DVR ID (ID Button + DVR ID number)
AUDIO Mute, Single(1CH), MIX(4CH)
LOCK Lock all of key functions
SEQ Sequence of Full or Quad view
PTZ PTZ menu screen
SEARCH Search menu screen
DIRECTION KEY Direction key
SELECT Select or display of split screen
ESC Esc
NUMBER 1~9,0 Channel 1 to 9 / 10CH->press 0
+10 Channel 11 to16
11CH->press +10 and number 1
16CH->press +10 and number 6

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2. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of a DVR.
2-1. Setup – Main Screen
To enter the setup menu, right click on the mouse and select setup from the submenu or press the setup button on
the front panel or the remote control.
HD VIDEO INPUT: Display a channel, total time, elapsed time, error count, active pixels, total pixels, active
lines, total lines and frame rate of HD channel (9~10).
CONTROL BAR AUTO HIDE: Set to hide automatically or display continuously a control bar on the bottom
side in a Live mode.
CHANNEL INFORMATION: Display a channel number, channel name, resolution, frame rate, quality and
recording type of each channel.
SYSTEM INFORMATION: Display a software version, storage size, network type, IP address, MAC
address, DDNS status, DVR ID and remote controller ID of the system.
SYSTEM LOCK: To lock the system, user input a password. To unlock the system, please press ESC
button on a front panel or a remote control. Then, the system will ask a password.
Use the Virtual Keyboard when you use front key and mouse. The factory default password is 1111.
It is highly recommended to assign a new password to protect the system. User can assign a new
password in SECURITY setup menu.

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Table 2.1.1. Setup Menu Tree
DISPLAY
– OSD
– OSD CONTRAST
– SEQUENCE
– SEQ-DWELL TIME
– CHANNEL
- NAME
- COVERT
- BRIGHTNESS
- CONTRAST
- HUE
- SATURATION
– VIDEO OPTION (HDMI/VGA)
RECORD
– CHANNEL
- RESOLUTION
- FRAME RATE
- QUALITY
- RECORDING
- SENSOR RECORDING
- PRE RECORD
- POST EVENT RECORD
- AUDIO
- SCHEDULE
DEVICE
– ALARM OUT
– CONTROLLER & PTZ
– SPOT OUT
– CHANNEL
- MOTION ZONE
- MOTION SENSITIVITY
– KEY TONE
– REMOTE CONTROL ID
– SENSOR
- TYPE
STORAGE
– OVERWRITE
– DISK FORMAT
– DISK INFO
– RECORDING LIMIT

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- RECORDING LIMIT DAYS
– S.M.A.R.T
SYSTEM
– DVR-ID
– DESCRIPTION
– LANGUAGE
– DATE FORMAT
– SET DATE & TIME
– CLIENT ACCESS
– NTP
– SEND EMAIL
SECURITY
– USER AUTHENTICATION
– USER PASSOWRD
– AUTHORITY OF PLAYBACK
NETWORK
– PORT
– WEB PORT
– NETWORK TYPE (DHCP, STATIC)
– DNS (PRIMARY)
– DNS (SECONDARY)
– DDNS
– NETWORK STREAM
CONFIG
– SAVE SETUP TO A USB
– LOAD SETUP FROM A USB
– LOAD DEFAULT
– LOAD FACTORY DEFAULT