Vitek VT-TR5HA1620 User manual

VITEK
FEATURES:
• 4, 8, or 16 Channel HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS BNC Inputs Supporting up to 5
MegaPixel + IP Camera Support with ability to substitute up to 8 (VT-TR5HA820/
VT-TR5HA1620) 4 (VT-TR5HA410) HDA inputs for IP cameras
• 1-Channel IP Camera Support up to 3 MegaPixel (VT-TR5HA410) / 4-Channel IP Camera
Support up to 4 MegaPixel (VT-TR5HA820 / VT-TR5HA1620)
• Live View: TVI/AHD: 5MP @ 10fps; 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P, WD1 @ 30fps / CVI:
1080P, 720P @ 30fps
• Recording: 5MP: 10fps / 4MP/3MP: 15fps / 4MP lite/1080P/720P/WD1: 30fps
• HDMI (2560×1440,1920×1080,1280×1024), VGA (1080p), and BNC Spot Video
Output (VT-TR5HA410 / VT-TR5HA820) / HDMI (4K - 3840×2160, 1920x1080,
1280×1024), VGA (1080p) / BNC Spot Video Output (VT-TR5HA1620)
• Simple plug and play, point-to-point connection from camera to DVR
• H.264 Compression
• 2-Way Audio
• PTZ Control over RS-485 / Control over Coax (CoC)
• 4 Alarm inputs / 1 Alarm Output
• Pentaplex: Live Display / Record / Playback / Backup / Remote Access
• 1 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot supporting up to 8TB (1 x 8TB HDD)
(VT-TR5HA410) / 2 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot supporting up to 16TB (2 x 8TB
HDD) (VT-TR5HA820 / VT-TR5HA1620)
• Applications for iOS & Android
• Remote Viewing over the Internet via Web Browser or LAN
• Mac OS® Client & CMS Central Management Software Included
• Supports both Dynamic and Static IP Addresses
• Control locally via USB Mouse or IR Remote control
VT-TR5HA Series
Transcendent Series 4, 8, or 16
Channel 5.0 MegaPixel 5-In-1
HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
Digital Video Recorders

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Notes
lPlease read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
lThere may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
lThis device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using the same. Kindly remove
the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.
lDo not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other devices that produce heat.
lDo not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
lDo not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
lDo not power off the device at normal recording condition.
lThis machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please turn off the
device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.
lDo not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
lWhen this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be
involved in. The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of
our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to
Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
lThis manual is suitable for many models. All examples and pictures used in the manual are
from one of the models for reference purpose.

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Notes
lPlease read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
lThere may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
lThis device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using the same. Kindly remove
the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.
lDo not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other devices that produce heat.
lDo not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
lDo not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
lDo not power off the device at normal recording condition.
lThis machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please turn off the
device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.
lDo not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
lWhen this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be
involved in. The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of
our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to
Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
lThis manual is suitable for many models. All examples and pictures used in the manual are
from one of the models for reference purpose.
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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................................................... 2
1Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Features .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................ 8
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Connections .................................................................................................................. 11
2Basic Operation Guide................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Startup & Shutdown ..................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Startup ............................................................................................................... 13
2.1.2 Shutdown........................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Remote Controller ........................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Mouse Control.............................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Text-input Instruction................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Common Button Operation .......................................................................................... 16
3Wizard & Main Interface .............................................................................................. 17
3.1 Startup Wizard.............................................................................................................. 17
3.2 Main Interface .............................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Main Interface Introduction............................................................................... 22
3.2.2 Setup Panel ........................................................................................................ 24
3.2.3 Main Functions.................................................................................................. 26
4Camera Management..................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Camera Signal .............................................................................................................. 27
4.2 Add/Edit Camera .......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Add Camera....................................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Edit Camera ....................................................................................................... 29
5Live Preview Introduction ............................................................................................. 31
5.1 Preview Interface Introduction..................................................................................... 31
5.2 Preview Mode............................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1 Preview By Display Mode ................................................................................ 32
5.2.2 Quick Sequence View ....................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence ................................................................................ 34
5.2.4 Spot View .......................................................................................................... 35
5.3 Preview Image Configuration ...................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 OSD Settings ..................................................................................................... 36
5.3.2 Image Settings ................................................................................................... 36
5.3.3 Mask Settings .................................................................................................... 37
5.3.4 Water Mark Settings.......................................................................................... 38
5.3.5 Image Adjustment ............................................................................................. 38
6PTZ .................................................................................................................................. 41
6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction.............................................................................. 41
6.2 Preset Setting ................................................................................................................ 45
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6.3 Cruise Setting ............................................................................................................... 45
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6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting .................................................................................................... 46
7Record & Disk Management ......................................................................................... 48
7.1 Record Configuration ................................................................................................... 48
7.1.1 Mode Configuration .......................................................................................... 48
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................... 50
7.2 Encode Parameters Setting........................................................................................... 50
7.3 Schedule Setting ........................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Add Schedule .................................................................................................... 51
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration ........................................................................ 53
7.4 Record Mode ................................................................................................................ 54
7.4.1 Manual Recording ............................................................................................. 54
7.4.2 Timing Recording.............................................................................................. 54
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording................................................................................... 54
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording.................................................................................... 54
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording ...................................................................................... 54
7.5 Disk Management......................................................................................................... 55
7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration ............................................................................. 55
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information ........................................................... 56
8Playback & Backup........................................................................................................ 57
8.1 Instant Playback ........................................................................................................... 57
8.2 Playback Interface Introduction ................................................................................... 57
8.3 Record Search, Playback & Backup............................................................................. 60
8.3.1 Search, Playback & Backup by Time-sliced Image .......................................... 60
8.3.2 Search, Playback & Backup by Time................................................................ 62
8.3.3 Search, Playback & Backup by Event............................................................ 63
8.3.4 Search & Playback by Tag ............................................................................. 63
8.3.5 Image Management ........................................................................................... 64
8.3.6 View Backup Status .......................................................................................... 65
9Alarm Management ....................................................................................................... 66
9.1 Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................ 66
9.2 Motion Alarm ............................................................................................................... 67
9.2.1 Motion Configuration........................................................................................ 67
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration............................................................. 68
9.3 Intelligence Alarm ........................................................................................................ 68
9.3.1 Object Detection................................................................................................ 68
9.3.2 Exception........................................................................................................... 70
9.3.3 Tripwire (Line crossing).................................................................................... 71
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 73
9.4 Exception Alarm........................................................................................................... 75
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings .......................................................................................... 75
9.4.2 Video Loss Settings........................................................................................... 75
9.4.3 Exception Handling Settings............................................................................. 76
9.5 Alarm Event Notification ............................................................................................. 76
9.5.1 Alarm-out .......................................................................................................... 76
9.5.2 E-mail ................................................................................................................ 77
9.5.3 Display............................................................................................................... 77
9.5.4 Buzzer................................................................................................................ 77
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6.3 Cruise Setting ............................................................................................................... 45
6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting .................................................................................................... 46
7Record & Disk Management ......................................................................................... 48
7.1 Record Configuration ................................................................................................... 48
7.1.1 Mode Configuration .......................................................................................... 48
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................... 50
7.2 Encode Parameters Setting........................................................................................... 50
7.3 Schedule Setting ........................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Add Schedule .................................................................................................... 51
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration ........................................................................ 53
7.4 Record Mode ................................................................................................................ 54
7.4.1 Manual Recording ............................................................................................. 54
7.4.2 Timing Recording.............................................................................................. 54
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording................................................................................... 54
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording.................................................................................... 54
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording ...................................................................................... 54
7.5 Disk Management......................................................................................................... 55
7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration ............................................................................. 55
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information ........................................................... 56
8Playback & Backup........................................................................................................ 57
8.1 Instant Playback ........................................................................................................... 57
8.2 Playback Interface Introduction ................................................................................... 57
8.3 Record Search, Playback & Backup............................................................................. 60
8.3.1 Search, Playback & Backup by Time-sliced Image .......................................... 60
8.3.2 Search, Playback & Backup by Time................................................................ 62
8.3.3 Search, Playback & Backup by Event............................................................ 63
8.3.4 Search & Playback by Tag ............................................................................. 63
8.3.5 Image Management ........................................................................................... 64
8.3.6 View Backup Status .......................................................................................... 65
9Alarm Management ....................................................................................................... 66
9.1 Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................ 66
9.2 Motion Alarm ............................................................................................................... 67
9.2.1 Motion Configuration........................................................................................ 67
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration............................................................. 68
9.3 Intelligence Alarm ........................................................................................................ 68
9.3.1 Object Detection................................................................................................ 68
9.3.2 Exception........................................................................................................... 70
9.3.3 Tripwire (Line crossing).................................................................................... 71
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 73
9.4 Exception Alarm........................................................................................................... 75
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings .......................................................................................... 75
9.4.2 Video Loss Settings........................................................................................... 75
9.4.3 Exception Handling Settings............................................................................. 76
9.5 Alarm Event Notification ............................................................................................. 76
9.5.1 Alarm-out .......................................................................................................... 76
9.5.2 E-mail ................................................................................................................ 77
9.5.3 Display............................................................................................................... 77
9.5.4 Buzzer................................................................................................................ 77
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9.5.5 Push Message .................................................................................................... 77
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9.6 Manual Alarm............................................................................................................... 78
9.7 View Alarm Status ....................................................................................................... 78
10Account & Permission Management .......................................................................... 80
10.1 Account Management................................................................................................. 80
10.1.1 Add User.......................................................................................................... 80
10.1.2 Edit User.......................................................................................................... 81
10.2 User Login & Logout ................................................................................................. 82
10.3 Permission Management ............................................................................................ 82
10.3.1 Add Permission Group .................................................................................... 82
10.3.2 Edit Permission Group .................................................................................... 84
10.4 Block and Allow List ................................................................................................. 84
10.5 Preview On Logout .................................................................................................... 84
10.6 View Online User....................................................................................................... 85
11Device Management ..................................................................................................... 86
11.1 Network Configuration............................................................................................... 86
11.1.1 TCP/IP Configuration...................................................................................... 86
11.1.2 Port Configuration........................................................................................... 86
11.1.3 PPPoE Configuration ...................................................................................... 87
11.1.4 DDNS Configuration....................................................................................... 87
11.1.5 E-mail Configuration....................................................................................... 90
11.1.6 UPnP Configuration ........................................................................................ 92
11.1.7 NAT Configuration ......................................................................................... 92
11.1.8 View Network Status....................................................................................... 92
11.2 Basic Configuration.................................................................................................... 92
11.2.1 Common Configuration................................................................................... 92
11.2.2 Date and Time Configuration.......................................................................... 93
11.3 Factory Default........................................................................................................... 94
11.4 Device Software Upgrade .......................................................................................... 94
11.5 Backup and Restore.................................................................................................... 94
11.6 Restart Automatically................................................................................................. 95
11.7 View Log.................................................................................................................... 95
11.8 View System Information .......................................................................................... 96
12Remote Surveillance..................................................................................................... 97
12.1 Mobile Client Surveillance......................................................................................... 97
12.2 Web LAN Access ....................................................................................................... 97
12.3 Web WAN Access...................................................................................................... 98
12.4 Web Remote Control.................................................................................................. 99
12.4.1 Remote Preview ............................................................................................ 100
12.4.2 Remote Playback........................................................................................... 103
12.4.3 Remote Backup ............................................................................................. 104
12.4.4 Remote Configuration ................................................................................ 104

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1Introduction
1.1 Summary
Based on the most advanced SOC technology and embedded system in the field, this series of
DVR adopts the new designed human interface and supports smart management of analog
cameras and IP cameras and the recorded search by time slice. These series of DVR’s which
are powerful and easy to use are provided with an excellent image quality and stability. They
are centralized monitoring management products with high performance and high quality
specifically designed for video monitoring and recording.
1.2 Features
Basic Functions
lSupports local device and network device access including IP camera/dome and third party
IP cameras
lSupports standard ONVIF protocol
lSupports dual stream recording of each camera (max 5MP resolution)
lSupports IP cameras to be added quickly or manually
lSupports batch or single configuration of the cameras’ OSD, video parameters, mask,
motion and so on
lSupports a maximum of 8 user permission groups including Administrator, Advanced and
Ordinary which are the default permission groups of the system
lSupports a maximum of 16 users to be created, multiple web clients login by using one
username at the same time and the user’s permission control to be enabled or disabled
lSupports a maximum of 10 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
lSupport 4K×2K/3840×2160/1920×1080/1280×1024 HDMI and 1920×1080/1280×1024
VGA high definition display
lSupports multi-screen modes
lSupports auto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
lSupports audio monitoring of the camera, can be enabled or disabled
lSupports manual snapshot of the preview camera
lSupports the sequence of the preview cameras, can be adjusted
lSupports display mode to be added and saved and the saved modes can be called directly
lSupports quick tool bar operation of the preview window
lSupports scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell time setting
lSupports motion detection and video mask
lSupports multiple popular P.T.Z. control protocol and setup of the presets and cruise
lSupports direct mouse control of the dome including rotating, zoom, focusing etc.
lSupports single camera image to be zoomed by using the scroll wheel of the mouse
lSupports any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
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1Introduction
1.1 Summary
Based on the most advanced SOC technology and embedded system in the field, this series of
DVR adopts the new designed human interface and supports smart management of analog
cameras and IP cameras and the recorded search by time slice. These series of DVR’s which
are powerful and easy to use are provided with an excellent image quality and stability. They
are centralized monitoring management products with high performance and high quality
specifically designed for video monitoring and recording.
1.2 Features
Basic Functions
lSupports local device and network device access including IP camera/dome and third party
IP cameras
lSupports standard ONVIF protocol
lSupports dual stream recording of each camera (max 5MP resolution)
lSupports IP cameras to be added quickly or manually
lSupports batch or single configuration of the cameras’ OSD, video parameters, mask,
motion and so on
lSupports a maximum of 8 user permission groups including Administrator, Advanced and
Ordinary which are the default permission groups of the system
lSupports a maximum of 16 users to be created, multiple web clients login by using one
username at the same time and the user’s permission control to be enabled or disabled
lSupports a maximum of 10 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
lSupport 4K×2K/3840×2160/1920×1080/1280×1024 HDMI and 1920×1080/1280×1024
VGA high definition display
lSupports multi-screen modes
lSupports auto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
lSupports audio monitoring of the camera, can be enabled or disabled
lSupports manual snapshot of the preview camera
lSupports the sequence of the preview cameras, can be adjusted
lSupports display mode to be added and saved and the saved modes can be called directly
lSupports quick tool bar operation of the preview window
lSupports scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell time setting
lSupports motion detection and video mask
lSupports multiple popular P.T.Z. control protocol and setup of the presets and cruise
lSupports direct mouse control of the dome including rotating, zoom, focusing etc.
lSupports single camera image to be zoomed by using the scroll wheel of the mouse
lSupports any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
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lSupports image and lens adjustment (only available for some cameras)
lSupports quick camera adding in the camera window of the live preview interface
lThe live camera sequence of the web client will keep consistent with that of the DVR after
adjusting the live camera sequence of the DVR, but the live camera sequence of the DVR will
not be changed if that of the web client is changed
Disk Management
lThe DVRs with the 2U case can add a maximum of 8 SATA HDDs; a maximum of 4
SATA HDDs with the 1.5U case, a maximum of 2 SATA HDDs with the 1U case and a
maximum of 1 SATA HDD with the small 1U case
lEach SATA interface of the DVR supports HDDs with max 8TB storage capacity
lSupports disk group configuration and management and each camera can be added into
different disk groups with different storage capacity
lSupports disk information and disk working status viewing
lSupports batch formatting of the disks
Record Configuration
lSupports main stream and sub stream recording at the same time and batch or single
configuration of the recording stream
lSupports manual and auto record modes
lSupports schedule recording, sensor alarm recording and motion detection recording, etc
lSupports schedule recording and event recording settings with different record streams
lSupports record schedule settings and recycle (overwrite) recording
lSupports pre recording and post recording configuration for event recording
Record Playback
lSupports time scale operation in quick playback, the playback date and time can be set
randomly by scrolling the mouse; the time interval of the time scale can be zoomed in
lSupports recording search by time slice/time/event/tag
lSupports time view and camera view in searching by time slice mode
lSupports time slice searching by month, day, hour and by minute and time slice to be
displayed with camera thumbnail
lSupports event searching by manual/motion/sensor/intelligent events
lSupports tag searching by manual added tags
lSupports instant playback of the selected camera in the live preview interface
lSupports fast forward(maximum 32 times of the normal speed), slow motion (minimum
1/32 times of the normal speed) and 30s’ addition or reduction to current playing time
Record Backup
lSupports recording to be backed up through USB (U disk, mobile HDD) interface
lSupports recording to be backed up by time/event/image searching
lSupports recording cutting for backing up when playing back
lSupports a maximum of 10 backup tasks in background and backup status viewing
Alarm Management
lSupports alarm schedule setting
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intelligence alarm and exception alarms including IP address conflict alarm, disk IO error alarm,
disk full alarm, no disk alarm, illegal access alarm, network disconnection alarm, IPC offline
alarm and so on, alarm trigger configuration supportable
lSupports IPC offline alarm trigger configuration of PTZ, snap, pop-up video, etc.
lSupports event notification modes of alarm-out, pop-up video, pop-up message box,
buzzer, e-mail
lThe snapshot images can be attached into e-mails when alarm linkage is triggered
lSupports alarm status view of alarm-in, alarm-out, motion detection and exception alarm
lSupports alarm to be triggered and cleared manually
lSupports system auto reboot when exception happens
Network Functions
lSupports TCP/IP and PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP protocol and so on
lSupports allow and block list of IP address/IP segment/MAC address
lSupports multiple browsers including IE8/9/10/11, Firefox, Opera, Chrome (Chrome
available only for versions lower than 45) and Safari in MAC system
lSupports remote, configuration, import and export of the DVR parameters and other
system maintenance operations including remote upgrading and system restart
lSupports remote camera configuration of the DVR including video parameters, image
quality etc.
lSupports remote search, playback and backup of the DVR
lSupports manual alarm to be triggered and cleared remotely
lThe auto-focusing cameras can be adjusted through web client (supports zoom in/out, but
one key focus is not currently supported)
lSupports CMS or other platform management software to access the DVR and manage it
lSupports NAT function and QRCode scanning for mobile phone and PAD
lSupports mobile surveillance by phones or PADs with iOS or Android OS
lSupports the DVR to be accessed remotely through telnet and the telnet function can be
enabled or disabled
lIf one camera recording is enabled or disabled manually through web client, it will be
simultaneously enabled or disabled in the DVR
Other Functions
lThe DVR can be controlled and operated by the remote controller and the mouse
lSetting interfaces can be switched to one another conveniently by clicking the main menus
on the top of the setting interfaces
lSupports DVR information viewing including basic, camera status, alarm status, record
status, network status, disk and backup status
lSupports factory default, import and export of the system configuration, log view and
export and local upgrading by USB mobile device
lSupports auto recognition of the displayer’s resolution
lYou can click the right mouse button on any interface to go back to the upper interface
lYou can click the middle mouse button at any interface to go to the live view interface
lThe display language and video format of the DVR will not be changed and the system
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intelligence alarm and exception alarms including IP address conflict alarm, disk IO error alarm,
disk full alarm, no disk alarm, illegal access alarm, network disconnection alarm, IPC offline
alarm and so on, alarm trigger configuration supportable
lSupports IPC offline alarm trigger configuration of PTZ, snap, pop-up video, etc.
lSupports event notification modes of alarm-out, pop-up video, pop-up message box,
buzzer, e-mail
lThe snapshot images can be attached into e-mails when alarm linkage is triggered
lSupports alarm status view of alarm-in, alarm-out, motion detection and exception alarm
lSupports alarm to be triggered and cleared manually
lSupports system auto reboot when exception happens
Network Functions
lSupports TCP/IP and PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP protocol and so on
lSupports allow and block list of IP address/IP segment/MAC address
lSupports multiple browsers including IE8/9/10/11, Firefox, Opera, Chrome (Chrome
available only for versions lower than 45) and Safari in MAC system
lSupports remote, configuration, import and export of the DVR parameters and other
system maintenance operations including remote upgrading and system restart
lSupports remote camera configuration of the DVR including video parameters, image
quality etc.
lSupports remote search, playback and backup of the DVR
lSupports manual alarm to be triggered and cleared remotely
lThe auto-focusing cameras can be adjusted through web client (supports zoom in/out, but
one key focus is not currently supported)
lSupports CMS or other platform management software to access the DVR and manage it
lSupports NAT function and QRCode scanning for mobile phone and PAD
lSupports mobile surveillance by phones or PADs with iOS or Android OS
lSupports the DVR to be accessed remotely through telnet and the telnet function can be
enabled or disabled
lIf one camera recording is enabled or disabled manually through web client, it will be
simultaneously enabled or disabled in the DVR
Other Functions
lThe DVR can be controlled and operated by the remote controller and the mouse
lSetting interfaces can be switched to one another conveniently by clicking the main menus
on the top of the setting interfaces
lSupports DVR information viewing including basic, camera status, alarm status, record
status, network status, disk and backup status
lSupports factory default, import and export of the system configuration, log view and
export and local upgrading by USB mobile device
lSupports auto recognition of the displayer’s resolution
lYou can click the right mouse button on any interface to go back to the upper interface
lYou can click the middle mouse button at any interface to go to the live view interface
lThe display language and video format of the DVR will not be changed and the system
logs will be reserved if you reset the DVR to factory default
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lPress and hold the right mouse button for 5 seconds in any interface to switch the output to
VGA and the DVR will display the video at the lowest resolution which the DVR supports
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only.
Type I:
Name
Descriptions
REC When recording, the light is blue
Net When connected to a network , the light is blue
Power Power indicator, when connected , the light is blue
Type II:
Name
Descriptions
Power Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
HDD Blue when reading/writing HDD
Net Blue when it is able to access the network
Backup Blue when backing up files and data
Play Blue when playing video
REC Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
AUDIO /+ 1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z / -
1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter Menu in live
INFO
Check the information of the device
BACKUP Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH Enter search mode in live
Exit
Exit the current interface
Manually record
Play/Pause
Rewind
Fast forward
1-9
Input digital number and select camera
0/-- Input number 0, the number above 10
Direction Key Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch Change the screen mode
Enter
Confirm selection
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB
flash
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions
Below images are for example purposes only. Actual product may very

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No.
Name
Descriptions
1 AUDIO IN Audio input
2 ALARM IN Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
3 ALARM OUT Relay output; connect to external alarm
4
GND
Grounding
5
VIDEO IN
4 CH video inputs
6
AUDIO OUT
Audio output
7
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
8
VGA
Connect to monitor
9 HDMI Connect to high definition display device
10 LAN Network port
11 USB Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
12
DC12V
DC12V power input
13 RS485 Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-
No. Name Descriptions

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No.
Name
Descriptions
1
AUDIO IN
Audio input
2
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
3
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
4
GND
Grounding
5
VIDEO IN
4 CH video inputs
6
AUDIO OUT
Audio output
7
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
8
VGA
Connect to monitor
9
HDMI
Connect to high definition display device
10
LAN
Network port
11
USB
Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
12
DC12V
DC12V power input
13
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-
No.
Name
Descriptions
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No. Name Descriptions
1
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
2
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
3
GND
Grounding
4
AUDIO OUT
Audio output
5
AUDIO IN
Audio input
6
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarm
7 VIDEO IN 8 CH video inputs
8 HDMI Connect to high definition display device
9
VGA
Connect to monitor
10 LAN Network port
11 RS485 Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-
12 USB Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
13
DC12V
DC12V power input
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-
2 AUDIO IN Audio input
3 VIDEO IN 16 CH video inputs
4
HDMI
Connect to high definition display device
5 VGA Connect to monitor
6 LAN Network port
7 AUDIO OUT Audio output
8
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
9
USB
Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
10
DC12V
DC12V power input

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1.5 Connections
lVideo Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. Connect to a monitor through these video
output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
lAudio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphones, amplifier etc.
lAlarm Connections
Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for
example.
Alarm Input:
Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.
NO type and NC type are both available.
The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:

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1.5 Connections
lVideo Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. Connect to a monitor through these video
output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
lAudio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphones, amplifier etc.
lAlarm Connections
Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for
example.
Alarm Input:
Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.
NO type and NC type are both available.
The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:
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Alarm Output:
The way to connect alarm output device:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm-out port. Then insert the
signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,
tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
lRS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
︵
Type 1
︶ ︵
Type 2
︶
Type 1: The P/Z interface is used to connect speed domes. A K/B interface is used to connect
keyboards.
Type 2: The RS485 interface is not only used to connect speed domes but also to connect
keyboards.
The way to connect a speed dome to the DVR:
Type 1: Disconnect connecting block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the
screws from the connecting block, insert signal cables into Y and Z port separately (Y is TX+;
Z is TX-) and tighten the screws. Next, connect connecting block back into terminal block.
Finally, connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video BNC of the DVR.
Type 2: Disconnect connecting block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the
screws from the connecting block, insert signal cables into A and B port separately (A is TX+;
B is TX-) and tighten the screws. Next, connect connecting block back into terminal block.
Finally, connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video BNC of the DVR.
Note:
The connecting block of some models may not be connected into the terminal block; the connecting
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2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before powering the unit. Proper startup
and shutdown are crucial to extending the life of your device.
2.1.1 Startup
�Connect the display device to the VGA/HDMI interface of the DVR.
�Connect the mouse and power. The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
�A WIZARD window will pop up (you should select the display language the first time you
use the DVR). Refer to 3.1 Startup Wizard for details.
2.1.2 Shutdown
Power off the device by using the remote control or the mouse.
By remote control:
�Press Power button. This will take you to a shutdown window. The unit will power off
after clicking “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
�Click StartàShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. Select “Shutdown” in the
window. The unit will power off after clicking the “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Controller
�Uses two AAA size batteries.
�Open the battery cover of the remote control.
�Insert batteries. Please observe the polarity (+ and -).
�Replace the battery cover.
Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR control sensor for any masking.
If it still doesn’t work, please try a new remote control, or contact your dealer.
There are two kinds of remote controls. The interface of remote control is shown as below.
Button Function
Power Button
Turns unit on and off

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2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before powering the unit. Proper startup
and shutdown are crucial to extending the life of your device.
2.1.1 Startup
�Connect the display device to the VGA/HDMI interface of the DVR.
�Connect the mouse and power. The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
�A WIZARD window will pop up (you should select the display language the first time you
use the DVR). Refer to 3.1 Startup Wizard for details.
2.1.2 Shutdown
Power off the device by using the remote control or the mouse.
By remote control:
�Press Power button. This will take you to a shutdown window. The unit will power off
after clicking “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
�Click StartàShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. Select “Shutdown” in the
window. The unit will power off after clicking the “OK” button.
�Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Controller
�Uses two AAA size batteries.
�Open the battery cover of the remote control.
�Insert batteries. Please observe the polarity (+ and -).
�Replace the battery cover.
Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR control sensor for any masking.
If it still doesn’t work, please try a new remote control, or contact your dealer.
There are two kinds of remote controls. The interface of remote control is shown as below.
Button
Function
Power Button
Turns unit on and off
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Record Button To start recording
-/-- /0-9 Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button Not used
Multi Button To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button To switch the live image
SEQ To go to sequence view mode
Audio To enable audio output in live mode
Spot Not used
Direction button To move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ
Enter Button To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button To go to menu
Exit Button To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ To control PTZ camera
Preset Button To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button Not used
Wiper Button Not used
Light Button Not used
Clear Button Not used
Fn2 Button Not used
Info Button Get information about the device
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Snap Button To take snapshots manually
Search Button To go to search mode
Cut Button Not used
Backup Button To go to backup mode
Zoom Button To zoom in the images
PIP Button Not used
Note:
Press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to hide
the P.T.Z control panel.

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2.3 Mouse Control
ØMouse control in Live Display & Playback interface
In the live display & playback interface, double click on any camera window to show the
window in single screen mode; double click the window again to restore it to the previous size.
In the live display & playback interface, if the interfaces display in full screen, move the mouse
to the bottom of the interface to pop up a tool bar. The tool bar will disappear automatically
after you move the mouse away from it; move the mouse to the right side of the interface to
show a side panel and the panel will disappear automatically after you move the mouse away
from it.
ØMouse control in text-input
Move the mouse to the text-input box and then click the box. The input keyboard will pop up
automatically.
2.4 Text-input Instruction
Button Function
REC Record manually
Search To enter search mode
MEUN To enter menu
Exit To exit the current interface
ENTER To confirm the choice or setup
Direction button To move cursor in setup
ZOOM To zoom in
PIP Not used
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Next Frame/Speed
Up/Stop/Previous Frame/Speed Down
Multi To choose multi screen display mode
Next To switch the live image
SEQ To go to sequence view mode
INFO Get information about the device
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2.3 Mouse Control
ØMouse control in Live Display & Playback interface
In the live display & playback interface, double click on any camera window to show the
window in single screen mode; double click the window again to restore it to the previous size.
In the live display & playback interface, if the interfaces display in full screen, move the mouse
to the bottom of the interface to pop up a tool bar. The tool bar will disappear automatically
after you move the mouse away from it; move the mouse to the right side of the interface to
show a side panel and the panel will disappear automatically after you move the mouse away
from it.
ØMouse control in text-input
Move the mouse to the text-input box and then click the box. The input keyboard will pop up
automatically.
2.4 Text-input Instruction
Button
Function
REC
Record manually
Search
To enter search mode
MEUN
To enter menu
Exit
To exit the current interface
ENTER
To confirm the choice or setup
Direction button
To move cursor in setup
ZOOM
To zoom in
PIP
Not used
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Next Frame/Speed
Up/Stop/Previous Frame/Speed Down
Multi
To choose multi screen display mode
Next
To switch the live image
SEQ
To go to sequence view mode
INFO
Get information about the device
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception is indicated.
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The system includes two input boxes. Refer to the above pictures. The left box is the number
input box and the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and
punctuation characters. The introductions of keys on the input boxes are shown below.
Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Backspace key
Switch key of punctuation character
Delete Key
Enter key
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
Space key
Switch language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button Meaning
Show the menu list.
Change the sequence of the list.
Change the camera displaying mode.
Close the current interface.
Click to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click to go to the latest date of camera recording.

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3Wizard & Main Interface
3.1 Startup Wizard
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
status of each disk quickly and conveniently through these icons ( : no disk;: unavailable
disk;: RW available disk).
You can quickly configure the DVR by using the wizard setup. You must use the wizard setup
when you start the DVR for the first time (click “Skip” to cancel the wizard next time)
Click “Wizard Setup” to start wizard. The setting steps are as follows.
�System Login. Set your own password or use the default when you use the wizard for the
first time (the default username of the system is admin and the default password of admin is
123456); select the login username and enter the corresponding password next time.
Click “Edit Security Question” to set questions and answers for password security of admin. If
you forget the password, please refer to Q4 in Appendix A FAQ for details.
Click “Next” to continue or click “Cancel” to exit the wizard.
�Date and Time Configuration. The date and time of the system needs to be set up when
you use the wizard for the first time. Refer to the following figure. Set the time zone, system
time, date format and time format. The DST will be enabled by default if the time zone selected
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3Wizard & Main Interface
3.1 Startup Wizard
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
status of each disk quickly and conveniently through these icons ( : no disk;: unavailable
disk;: RW available disk).
You can quickly configure the DVR by using the wizard setup. You must use the wizard setup
when you start the DVR for the first time (click “Skip” to cancel the wizard next time)
Click “Wizard Setup” to start wizard. The setting steps are as follows.
�System Login. Set your own password or use the default when you use the wizard for the
first time (the default username of the system is admin and the default password of admin is
123456); select the login username and enter the corresponding password next time.
Click “Edit Security Question” to set questions and answers for password security of admin. If
you forget the password, please refer to Q4 in Appendix A FAQ for details.
Click “Next” to continue or click “Cancel” to exit the wizard.
�Date and Time Configuration. The date and time of the system needs to be set up when
you use the wizard for the first time. Refer to the following figure. Set the time zone, system
time, date format and time format. The DST will be enabled by default if the time zone selected
includes DST. Click “Next” to continue.
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�Network Settings. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
automatically” to get the IP address and DNS automatically (the DHCP function of the router
in the same LAN should also be enabled), or manually input them. Input the HTTP port, RTSP
port and Server port (please see 11.1.2 Port Configuration for details). Click “Next” to
continue.
�QRCode. Enable the NAT function in the interface or set it in the network configuration
after exiting the wizard (please refer to 11.1.7 NAT Configuration for details). You can scan
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�Add Camera. Click “Refresh” to refresh the list of online IP cameras which are in the
same local network with the DVR and then click to add the found camera. Click “Add
All” to add all the cameras in the list. Click to delete the added camera. Click “Delete All”
to delete all the added cameras.
Click to edit the searched IP camera as shown on the below left. Input the new IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and the password of the camera. You can check “Sync to IPC” to modify
the IP address of the IPC via different network segments for being in the same network
segment with the DVR. Click “OK” to save the settings.
Click to edit the added camera as shown on the above right. Input the new camera name,
IP address, port, username and the password of the camera. You can click “Test” to test the
effectiveness of the inputted information. Click “OK” to save the settings. You can change the
camera name only if it’s an analog camera or the added IPC is online. Click “Next” to continue.