Vitek VT-TTAR810 User manual

VITEK
FEATURES:
• 4, 8, 16, or 32 Channel HD-TVI/AHD/960H BNC Inputs + IP Camera Support
• 1-Channel IP Camera Support (VT-TTAR410 / VT-TTAR810) / 4-Channel IP Camera
Support (VT-TTAR1620 & VT-TTAR3280)
• Simple plug and play, point-to-point connection from camera to DVR
• H.264 Compression
• HDMI, VGA, and BNC (Spot) Video Outputs
• 2-Way Audio
• PTZ Control over RS-485
• 4 Alarm inputs / 1 Alarm Output
• Pentaplex: Live Display / Record / Playback / Backup / Remote Access
• 1 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot supporting up to 6TB (VT-TTAR410 / VT-TTAR810)
/ 2 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slots supporting up to 12TB (VT-TTAR1620) / 8
Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slots supporting up to 48TB (VT-TTAR3280) /
• 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-TTAR Series
Transcendent Series 4, 8, 16, and 32
Channel HD-TVI / AHD / 960H / 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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Contents
Contents.................................................................................... 2
1Introduction......................................................................... 6
1.1 Summary................................................................................... 6
1.2 Features .................................................................................... 6
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions......................................................... 8
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions.......................................................... 9
1.5 Connections............................................................................ 12
2Basic Operation Guide..................................................... 13
2.1 Startup & Shutdown............................................................... 13
2.1.1 Startup................................................................................ 14
2.1.2 Shutdown ........................................................................... 14
2.2 Remote Control ...................................................................... 14
2.3 Mouse Control ........................................................................ 16
2.4 Text-input Instruction ............................................................ 16
2.5 Common Button Operation ................................................... 17
3Wizard & Main Interface ................................................... 17
3.1 Startup Wizard........................................................................ 17
3.2 Main Interface ......................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Main Interface Introduction................................................. 21
3.2.2 Setup Panel........................................................................ 23
3.2.3 Main Functions ................................................................... 25
4Camera Management ....................................................... 26
4.1 Signal Access Set .................................................................. 26
4.2 Add/Edit Camera .................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Add Camera ....................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Edit Camera ....................................................................... 28
4.3 Add/Edit Camera Group......................................................... 28
4.3.1 Add Camera Group ............................................................ 28
4.3.2 Edit Camera Group ............................................................ 29
5Live Preview Introduction................................................ 29
5.1 Preview Interface Introduction.............................................. 29
5.2 Preview Mode ......................................................................... 31
5.2.1 Preview By Display Mode................................................... 31
5.2.2 Quick Sequence View ........................................................ 32
5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence ................................................ 32
5.2.4 Spot View ........................................................................... 34

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5.3 Preview Image Configuration................................................ 34
5.3.1 OSD Settings...................................................................... 34
5.3.2 Image Settings ................................................................... 35
5.3.3 Mask Settings..................................................................... 35
5.3.4 Image Adjustment .............................................................. 36
6PTZ..................................................................................... 38
6.1 PTZ Control Interface............................................................. 38
6.2 Preset Setting ......................................................................... 42
6.3 Cruise Setting......................................................................... 43
6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting.............................................................. 43
7Record & Disk Management ............................................ 44
7.1 Record Configuration ............................................................ 44
7.1.1 Mode Configuration............................................................ 44
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration..................................................... 46
7.2 Encode Parameters Setting .................................................. 46
7.3 Schedule Setting .................................................................... 47
7.3.1 Add Schedule..................................................................... 47
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration ......................................... 50
7.4 Record Mode........................................................................... 50
7.4.1 Manual Recording .............................................................. 50
7.4.2 Timing Recording ............................................................... 51
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording .................................................... 51
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording ................................................... 51
7.5 Disk Management................................................................... 51
7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration .............................................. 51
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information ............................... 52
8Playback & Backup .......................................................... 52
8.1 Instant Playback..................................................................... 52
8.2 Playback Interface.................................................................. 53
8.3 Record Search & Playback.................................................... 55
8.3.1 Search & Playback by Time-sliced Image.......................... 55
8.3.2 Search & Playback by Time ............................................... 57
8.3.3 Search & Playback by Event ........................................... 58
8.3.4 Search & Playback by Tag .............................................. 59
8.4 Backup .................................................................................... 59
8.4.1 Backup by Time.................................................................. 59
8.4.2 Backup by Event ................................................................ 60
8.4.3 Image Management ........................................................... 61
8.4.4 View Backup Status ........................................................... 62

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9Alarm Management .......................................................... 62
9.1 Sensor Alarm.......................................................................... 62
9.2 Motion Alarm .......................................................................... 63
9.2.1 Motion Configuration .......................................................... 63
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration................................. 64
9.3 Exception Alarm ..................................................................... 65
9.3.1 IPC Offline Settings ............................................................ 65
9.3.2 Video Loss Settings............................................................ 65
9.3.3 Exception Handling Settings .............................................. 66
9.4 Alarm Event Notification ....................................................... 66
9.4.1 Alarm-out............................................................................ 66
9.4.2 E-mail ................................................................................. 67
9.4.3 Display................................................................................ 67
9.4.4 Buzzer ................................................................................ 67
9.5 Manual Alarm.......................................................................... 68
9.6 View Alarm Status.................................................................. 68
10 Account & Permission Management............................. 69
10.1 Account Management.......................................................... 69
10.1.1 Add User .......................................................................... 70
10.1.2 Edit User........................................................................... 71
10.2 User Login & Logout............................................................ 72
10.3 Permission Management..................................................... 72
10.3.1 Add Permission Group ..................................................... 72
10.3.2 Edit Permission Group ..................................................... 74
10.4 Black and White List ............................................................ 74
11 Device Management ....................................................... 74
11.1 Network Configuration......................................................... 74
11.1.1 TCP/IPv4 Configuration.................................................... 74
11.1.2 Port Configuration ............................................................ 75
11.1.3 DDNS Configuration......................................................... 76
11.1.4 E-mail Configuration......................................................... 78
11.1.5 UPnP Configuration.......................................................... 79
11.1.6 NAT Configuration............................................................ 80
11.1.7 View Network Status ........................................................ 80
11.2 Basic Configuration ............................................................. 80
11.2.1 Common Configuration .................................................... 80
11.2.2 Date and Time Configuration ........................................... 81
11.3 Factory Default ..................................................................... 82
11.4 Device Software Upgrade.................................................... 82
11.5 Backup and Restore ............................................................ 82

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11.6 View Log ............................................................................... 83
11.7 View System Information .................................................... 83
12 Remote Surveillance ...................................................... 84
12.1 Web LAN Access.................................................................. 84
12.2 Web WAN Access ................................................................ 84
12.3 Web Remote Control............................................................ 86
12.3.1 Remote Preview ............................................................... 86
12.3.2 Remote Playback ............................................................. 89
12.3.3 Remote Backup................................................................ 90
12.3.4 Remote Configuration.................................................... 90

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1Introduction
1.1 Summary
Based on the most advanced SOC technology and embedded system in the field, this series of
the DVR adopt the new designed human interface and support the smart management of analog
cameras and IP cameras and the record search of slice. This series of the DVR which are
powerful and easy to use are provided with excellent image quality and stable system. They are
centralized monitoring management products with high performance and high quality specially
designed for video monitoring field.
This series of the DVR can be widely used to security system of banks at home and abroad,
schools, intelligent mansions, traffic, environmental protection, supermarkets, petrol service
stations, residential quarters and factories and so on.
1.2 Features
Basic Functions
lSupport local device and network device access including IP camera/dome and the third
party IP cameras
lSupport standard ONVIF protocol
lSupport dual stream recording of each camera (max 3MP resolution)
lSupport IP cameras to be added quickly or manually
lSupport batch or single configuration of the cameras’ OSD, video parameters, mask,
motion and so on
lSupport a maximum of 8 user permission groups including Administrator, Advanced and
Ordinary which are the default permission groups of the system
lSupport 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
lSupport a maximum of 10 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
lSupport 1920×1080/1280×1024 HDMI and VGA high definition synchronous display
lSupport multi-screen modes
lSupport auto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
lSupport audio monitoring of the camera to be enabled or disabled
lSupport manual snap of the preview camera
lSupport the sequence of the preview cameras to be adjusted
lSupport display mode to be added and saved and the saved modes can be called directly
lSupport quick tool bar operation of the preview window
lSupport scheme view in sequence, quick sequence view and dwell time setting
lSupport motion detection and video mask
lSupport multiple popular P.T.Z. control protocol and setup of the preset and cruise
lSupport direct mouse control of the dome including rotating, zoom, focusing and so on
lSupport single camera image to be zoomed by sliding the scroll wheel of the mouse

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lSupport any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
lSupport image and lens adjustment (only available for some cameras)
lSupport quick camera adding in the camera window of the live preview interface
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 the HDDs with max 6TB storage capacity
lSupport disk group configuration and management and each camera can be added into
different disk groups with different storage capacity
lSupport disk information and disk working status viewing
lSupport batch formatting of the disks
Record Configuration
lSupport main stream and sub stream recording at the same time and batch or single
configuration of the record stream
lSupport manual and auto record modes
lSupport schedule recording, sensor alarm recording and motion detection recording
lSupport schedule recording and event recording setting with different record streams
lSupport record schedule setting and recycle recording
lSupport pre recording and delay recording configuration of the event recording
Record Playback
lSupport time scale operation in quick playback and the playback date and time can be set
randomly by scrolling the mouse; the time interval of the time scale can be zoomed
lSupport record searching by time slice/time/event/tag
lSupport time view and camera view in searching by time slice mode
lSupport time slice searching by month, by day, by hour and by minute and time slice to be
displayed with camera thumbnail
lSupport event searching by manual/motion/sensor events
lSupport tag searching by the manual added tags
lSupport instant playback of the selected camera in the live preview interface
lSupport acceleration(maximum 32 times of the normal speed), deceleration (minimum
1/32 times of the normal speed) and 30s’ addition or reduction to current playing time
Record Backup
lSupport record to be backed up through USB (U disk, mobile HDD) interface
lSupport record to be backed up by time/event/image searching
lSupport record cutting for backing up when playing back
lSupport a maximum of 10 backup tasks in background and backup status viewing
Alarm Management
lSupport alarm schedule setting
lSupport enabling or disabling of the motion detection, external sensor alarm input and
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disk alarm, illegal access alarm, network disconnection alarm, IPC offline alarm and so on,
alarm trigger configuration supportable
lSupport IPC offline alarm trigger configuration of PTZ, snap, pop-up video, etc.
lSupport event notification modes of alarm-out, pop-up video, pop-up message box, buzzer,
e-mail and so on
lThe snapped images can be attached into the e-mail when alarm linkage is triggered
lSupport alarm status view of alarm-in, alarm-out, motion detection and exception alarm
lSupport alarm to be triggered and cleared manually
lSupport system auto reboot when exception happens
Network Functions
lSupport TCP/IP and PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, NTP, SMTP protocol and so on
lSupport allow and block list function and the allow and block IP address/IP segment/MAC
address can be set
lSupport multiple browsers including IE8/9/10/11, Firefox, Opera, Chrome (available only
for the versions lower than 45) and Safari in MAC system
lSupport remote achievement, configuration, import and export of the DVR parameters and
other system maintenance operations including remote upgrading and system restart
lSupport remote camera configuration of the DVR including video parameters, image
quality and so on
lSupport remote searching, playback and backup of the DVR
lSupport manual alarm to be triggered and cleared remotely
lSupport NVMS or other platform management software to access the DVR and manage it
lSupport NAT function and QRCode scanning by mobile phone and PAD
lSupport mobile surveillance by phones or PADs with iOS or Android OS
lSupport DVR to be accessed remotely through telnet and the telnet function can be
enabled or disabled
Other Functions
lThe DVR can be controlled and operated by the buttons on the front panel, 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
lSupport DVR information viewing including basic, camera status, alarm status, record
status, network status, disk and backup status
lSupport factory restoring, import and export of the system configuration, log view and
export and local upgrading by USB mobile device
lSupport auto recognition of the displayer’s resolution
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only.
Type I:

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Name
Descriptions
REC
When recording, the light is blue
Net
Network activity , 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
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup
Blue when backing up files and data
Play
The light turns blue when playing video
REC
When recording, 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
Speed down
Speed up
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
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. You can connect to monitor through these
video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
lAudio Connections
Audio Input: line level.
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:
Alarm Output:

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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 supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figure.
lRS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
︵
Type 1
︶ ︵
Type 2
︶
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces is used to connect speed domes. K/B interfaces is used to connect a
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are used to connect speed domes but also to connect a keyboard.
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 on 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 input interface of the DVR.
Type 2: Disconnect connecting block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the
screws on 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 input interface of the DVR.
2Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are properly done before you power on the unit. Proper
Note:
The connecting block of some models may not be connected into the terminal block , the connecting
block will be with the accessories

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startup and shutdown are crucial to expending 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 remote controller or mouse.
By remote controller:
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 by clicking “OK” button.
Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Control
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
Record Button
To start recording

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-/-- /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 Preview & Playback interface
In the live preview & 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 preview & 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 pop up a 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 key of 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 it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
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).

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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 need to be set up if 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. You can scan the QRCode using the mobile client which is installed on the
mobile phone or PAD to log in the mobile client instantly. Please refer to 12.1 Mobile Client
Surveillance for details.
Add Camera. Click “Refresh” to refresh the list of online IP cameras which are on the