Vonnic Standalone DVR User manual

VONNIC Standalone DVR
Quick Start Guide
Version 6.0.3

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Table of Contents
1Hardware Installation and Connection.......................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR ......................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel..................................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis................................................................................ 1
1.4 HDD Installation.................................................................................................1
1.5 Front Panel.........................................................................................................2
1.6Rear Panel .........................................................................................................3
2Overview of Navigation and Controls ........................................................................6
2.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu..............................................................................6
2.1.1 Login.........................................................................................................6
2.1.2 Main Menu................................................................................................7
2.1.3 Logout.......................................................................................................7
2.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure..........................................................8
2.2 Live Viewing .......................................................................................................8
2.3 Manual Record...................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Manual record menu ...............................................................................9
2.3.2 Basic operation........................................................................................9
2.3.3 Enable/disable record ........................................................................... 10
2.3.4 Enable all channel recording................................................................ 10
2.3.5 Stop all channel recording....................................................................11
2.4 Search & Playback .......................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 Smart Search......................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Accurate playback by time.................................................................... 16
2.4.3 Mark Playback....................................................................................... 17
2.4.4 Multiple-channel Preview......................................................................18
2.5 Schedule...........................................................................................................19
2.5.1 Quick Setup............................................................................................ 20
2.5.2 Redundancy........................................................................................... 21
2.6 Snapshot ..........................................................................................................22
2.6.1 Schedule Snapshot............................................................................... 22

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2.6.2 Activation Snapshot...............................................................................22
2.6.3 Priority..................................................................................................... 23
2.6.4 Image FTP..............................................................................................23
2.7 Network............................................................................................................. 24
2.7.1 Network Setting ..................................................................................... 26
2.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom...................................................................................................27
2.8.1 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................. 27
2.8.2 PTZ Operation.......................................................................................27
2.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key...............................................................28
3Web Operation...........................................................................................................29
3.1 Network Connection........................................................................................ 29
3.2 Login ................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Main Window.................................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 LAN Login............................................................................................... 30
3.3.2 WAN Login............................................................................................. 30
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements................................................... 32

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included:
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

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1Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. (Remote control is optional). Finally you can
remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand. Please follow the instructions
below to install hard disk. This series DVR has two SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or
higher.
All the figurers listed below are for reference only. Slight difference may be found on the
front or rear panel.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover and side panel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(Turn just three rounds).
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.

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1.5 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Up
Down
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left
Right

Shift current activated control,
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firmly.
in the chassis.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the
rear panel and the side panel.

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When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indicator
light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indicator
light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Power
indicator
light
Power
The red light becomes on when the power connection is OK.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Alarm
indicator
light
Alarm
Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The
light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light
become off when the external alarm stops.
1.6 Rear Panel
The DVR-C5504HMF series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2

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Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 port
10
Power socket
11
On/off button
12
GND port
The DVR-C5508HMF series rear panel is shown as in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 port
10
Power socket
11
On/off button
12
GND port
The DVR-C5516HMF series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1
Video input
2
Video output

5
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 port
10
Power socket
11
On/off button
12
GND port
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the
straight cable to connect to the switcher or router.

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2Overview of Navigation and Controls
Before operation, please make sure:
You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.
The provided input power and the device power are matched.
The external power shall be DC 12 V.
Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
All the functions listed are for reference only. Your purchased product may not
support all the functions in the user’s manual.
2.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu
2.1.1 Login
After system booted up, system pops up the startup wizard.
Click the Cancel button; you can go to the system login interface.
Click the Next Step button; you can go to the startup wizard interface. Here you can set the
system basic information. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
The system login interface is shown as in Figure 2-2.
System consists of four accounts:
Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
Username: 666666. Password: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,
backup and etc.)
Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)
You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote control (not included in the accessory bag) or
keyboard to input. About input method: Click to switch between numeral, English character
(small/capitalized) and denotation.
Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
Continuous three times login failure will result in system alarm and six times login failure will
result in account lock!