X-Vision XPR16H User manual

XPR16H
Professional 16 Camera 4 CPU D1 H264 DVR
USER MANUAL

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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the DVR correctly and safely.
We cannot guarantee all the content is correct. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
This DVR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the
power must be verified before use. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the DVR is not to be used for a long
period of time.
Do not install this DVR near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other DVRs that produce heat
Do not install this DVR near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure the DVR is well ventilated.
Do not power off the DVR when the DVR is operating. The correct procedure to shut down DVR is to firstly stop
recording, then using the "shut down" option from the main menu follow the instructions until prompted to finally
switching of the main power.
This equipment is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine to rain or a moist environment. In case any solid or
liquid gets inside the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and get it checked by a qualified
technician.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. You should repair no parts without technical aid or approval.
This manual is suitable for the X4D1/X8D1/X16D1 channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the
manual refer to the 16 Camera DVR.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 DVR Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Main Features..........................................................................................................................................................................7
2Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer.............................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Install DVDWriter..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface......................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.4 Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................................................16
2.5 Control with Mouse................................................................................................................................................................18
2.5.1 Connect Mouse..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
2.5.2 Using the Mouse............................................................................................................................................................................................18
3Basic Functions............................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 Power On/Off.........................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1.1 Power on.......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1.2 Power off.......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Live preview...........................................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.1 Live playback.................................................................................................................................................................................................22

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4Main menu setup guide................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Basic configuration................................................................................................................................................................26
4.1.1 System..........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.1.2 Time & date ...................................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.1.3 DST...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Live configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................30
4.2.1 Live ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.2.2 Main monitor..................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Spot...............................................................................................................................................................................................................32
4.2.4 Mask..............................................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.3 Record configuration .............................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.1 Enable...........................................................................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.2 Record stream...............................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.3.1 Time ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
4.3.2 Stamp............................................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.3.3 Recycle record...............................................................................................................................................................................................39
4.4 Schedule configuration..........................................................................................................................................................40
4.4.1 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................................................................40
4.4.2 Motion ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Sensor...........................................................................................................................................................................................................43
4.5 Alarm configuration................................................................................................................................................................44
4.5.1 Sensor...........................................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 Motion ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................47
4.5.3 Video Loss.....................................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.5.4 Other alarm....................................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.5.5 Alarm Out ......................................................................................................................................................................................................52

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4.6 Network configuration............................................................................................................................................................53
4.6.1 Network.........................................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.6.2 Sub stream....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.6.3 Email.............................................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.6.4 Other settings................................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.7 User management configuration............................................................................................................................................60
4.8 P.T.Z configuration.................................................................................................................................................................62
4.9 Advanced...............................................................................................................................................................................67
4.9.1 Reset.............................................................................................................................................................................................................67
4.9.2 Import/Export.................................................................................................................................................................................................67
5Record search & playback and backup...................................................................................................... 68
5.1 Time search...........................................................................................................................................................................68
5.2 Event search..........................................................................................................................................................................70
5.3 File management...................................................................................................................................................................70
5.4 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................................................72
6Manage DVR.................................................................................................................................................. 74
6.1 Check system information .....................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.1 System information........................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.2 Event information...........................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.3 Log information..............................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.4 Network information.......................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.1.5 Online information..........................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.2 Manual alarm.........................................................................................................................................................................75
6.3 Disk management..................................................................................................................................................................75

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6.4 Upgrade.................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.5 Logoff.....................................................................................................................................................................................76
7Remote Surveillance..................................................................................................................................... 77
7.1 Accessing DVR......................................................................................................................................................................77
7.1.1 On LAN .........................................................................................................................................................................................................77
7.1.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................79
7.2 The remote live preview interface as below:..........................................................................................................................81
7.3 Remote playback & backup...................................................................................................................................................86
7.3.1 Remote playback...........................................................................................................................................................................................86
7.3.2 Remote backup..............................................................................................................................................................................................94
7.4 Remote System configuration................................................................................................................................................95
7.5 Remote Management............................................................................................................................................................97
8Mobile Surveillance ...................................................................................................................................... 99
8.1 Phones with Windows Mobile................................................................................................................................................99
8.2 Phones with Symbian (Nokia)..............................................................................................................................................101
8.3 Phones with iOS (iPhone/iPad) ...........................................................................................................................................104
8.4 Phones with Android............................................................................................................................................................107
8.5 Phones with Blackberry.......................................................................................................................................................110
Appendix A FAQ…................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity........................................................................................................................... 120
Appendix C Compatible Devices............................................................................................................................................121
Appendix D DVR Specifications.............................................................................................................................................123

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1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art video processing
chips within an embedded Linux system. The DVR provides advanced features such as H.264 compression, dual stream, high
resolution VGA output, an intuitive USB mouse compatible graphical user interface and compatibility with all major smartphone
platforms. The DVR’s highly stable platform and powerful functions allows it to be used in banks, telecommunication, transportation,
factories, warehouses and similar high-risk applications.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
H.264 compression for saving valuable disk space and maintaining high quality images
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
High definition VGA output
Hidden live view display for increased security
Highlights basic details specific to each channel such as current recording state and detection parameters
RECORD MEDIA
SATA hard drive compliant for faster and more efficient transfer/copying of data
BACKUP
Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup.
Built-in SATA DVD writer
Remote backup option via the internet

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RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Recycle when HDD is full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
128MB for every video file packaging
16 audio channels available
Two record search mode: time search and event search
4/8/16 screen simultaneous playback
Delete and lock the recorded files one by one
Remote playback in Network Client through LAN or Internet
ALARM
4 channel Alarm Output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
Programmable schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
Pre-recording and post recording
Linked recording on all channels once motion or alarm is triggered on a certain channel
Supports linked PTZ Presets, Auto Cruise and Tracking of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
Supports various PTZ protocols
128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Remote PTZ control via the Internet
SECURITY
Customization of user rights
Supports 1 administrator and up to additional 15 users
Event log recording and checking

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NETWORK
TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE and DDNS protocol
Supports remote viewing via internet browsers
Dual Stream for efficient playback over the internet
Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment
Supports picture snapshots and colour adjustment in remote viewing
Remote access to time/event search, channel playback and pictures snapshots
Remote PTZ control with presets and auto cruise
Full remote menu setup allowing all the DVR's parameters to be changed remotely
3G mobile surveillance supported onAndroid, Blackberry, iOS (iPhone/iPad), Windows Mobile and Symbian (Nokia)
platforms
Central Management Software (CMS) allows management of multiple DVRs over the internet

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2 Hardware Installation
Note: Before installing the unit, please ensure that no parts or accessories are missing.
Note: Please disconnect the power before being connected to any other DVRs. Don't hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
The XPR16H supports up to 8 SATA hard drives and 1 CD/DVD writer. For recommended hard drives please refer to "Appendix C -
Compatible Devices 3".
Note: Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording
Capacity”.
Step 1: Unscrew and open the DVR’s top cover
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the hard disk onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.1
Step 3: Screw the hard disk as below
Note: For an easier installation, please connect the power and data cables first prior to screwing in the hard drive.

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2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Note: DVD writers must be compatible to the DVRs. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
Step 1: Unscrew and open the DVR’s top cover
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.2
Step 3: Screw the DVD writer in place as shown below.

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2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Note: The front panel descriptions are only for reference.
Item
Type
Name
Description
1
Work state
indicator
Power
Power indicator, the light turns blue when connected
HDD
When HDD is writing and reading, the light turns blue
Net
When accessing the network, the light turns blue
Backup
When backing-up files and data, the light turns blue
Play
When playing video, the light turns blue
REC
When recording, the light turns blue

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Item
Type
Name
Description
2
Compound
button
AUDIO/+
1. Control Voice
2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z./-
1. Enter P.T.Z. mode in live
2. Decrease the value setup
MENU
Enter menu in live
INFO
Check recording data
BACKUP
Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH
Enter search mode
Record manually
Play/Pause
Stop/Esc
Rewind
Fast forward
3
Digital button
1-9
Input number 1-9 or choose camera
0/10+
Input number 0,10 and the above number together with
other digital keys
4
Input button
Direction button
Change direction to select items
Multi-screen
Change screen display mode to 1/4/9/16 channel
Enter button
Confirm selection
5
USB
USB port
To connect external USB DVRs like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse

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2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The Rear Panel interface for the XPR16H is shown as Fig 2.3:
Fig 2.3 (Rear Panel for the XPR16H)

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Item
Name
Description
1
Video out
Connect to monitor
2
Video in
Video input channels from 1-16
3
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup (optional)
4
LOOP OUT
For outputting 1-16ch image independently
5
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by
channel. Only
video display, no menu show
6
Audio in
16 CH Audio input
7
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
8
MIC IN
Talk
9
VGAport
VGAoutput, connect to monitor
10
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
11
USB port
connect to USB mouse
12
LAN
Network port
13
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup (optional)
14
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor1-16
15
ALARM OUT
4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
16
GND
Grounding
17
P/Z
Connect to speed dome
18
K/B
Connect to keyboard
19
GND
Grounding
20
FA N
For cooling the device
21
POWER INPUT
AC 110V-220V
22
POWER SWITCH
Switch on/off

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2.4 Remote Controller
The remote controller uses two AAAsize batteries and works after loading batteries as following:
Step 1: Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
Step 2: Place the batteries. Please take care of the polarity (+ and -) when placing the batteries
Step 3: Replace the battery cover
Note: To ensure the remote is always working correctly, please check:
batteries are correctly positioned
the remaining charge in the batteries
IR controller sensor is not blocked
If the remote still doesn't work, please contact your dealer for a new remote controller.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig2.4 Remote Controller:
Fig 2.4

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Item
Name
Function
1
Power Button
Soft switch off to stop firmware running.
2
INFO Button
Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD
information
3
REC Button
To record manually
4
Digital Button
Input digital or choose camera
5
Multi Screen Button
To choose multi screen display mode
6
SEARCH Button
To enter search mode
7
MENU Button
To enter menu
8
ENTER Button
To confirm the choice or setup
9
Direction Button
Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10
+/- Button
To increase or decrease the value in setup
11
Playback Control Button
To control playback, Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12
AUDIO Button
To enable audio output in live mode
13
Auto Dwell Button
To enter auto dwell mode
14
BACKUP Button
To enter backup mode
15
PTZ Control Button
To control PTZ camera:
Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
Setting up the remote controller to operate multiple DVRs:
The default ID of the DVR is set to 0. It’s not necessary to reset the DVR ID when a remote is to be used to control a single DVR.
However when controlling multiple DVRs with multiple remote controllers, the user would need to configure the DVR ID. Please
refer to the following steps:
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front panel, press the number 8 key twice and then input the ID of the DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535; the default
DVR ID is 0). Press the “ENTER”button to confirm.
Note: To check the DVR ID go to: Main Menu > Setup > Basic > Device ID. We recommend that users don’t set a long DVR ID.
Step 2: Un-synchronizing the remote controller and DVR: Point the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver on the
front panel, press the number 8 key twice and then input the DVR ID that needs to be cancelled from controlling. Press the
“ENTER”button to confirm. The remote controller should no longer be synchronized with the DVR.
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
The DVR supports a USB mouse which can be connected through either the port on the front or rear panel.
Note: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work please follow the steps below:
Please ensure that the mouse is correctly connected to the USB port
Change the mouse and retry.
2.5.2 Using the Mouse
In live mode:
Double-click left mouse button on one camera to view full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous
multi-screen display
Click right mouse button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen (shows the control and setup functions).
Right-click mouse again to hide the control bar.

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In setup mode:
Click left mouse button to enter
Click right mouse button to cancel setup, or return to the previous page
If you want to input a value, move the cursor to a blank space and click for an on-screen keyboard to appear (refer to Fig
2.5). The mouse will also support scrolling by the wheel on certain functions (i.e. setting time) and dragging (i.e. when
setting area sizes in motion detection setup)
Fig 2.5
In playback mode:
Click left mouse button to choose the options. Click right mouse button to return to live mode.
In backup mode:
Click left mouse button to choose the options. Click right mouse button to return to previous picture.
In PTZ control mode:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live mode.
Note: It is recommended to use the mouse to operate and navigate the DVR unless otherwise stated

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3 Basic Functions
3.1 Power On/Off
Note: Before you power on the unit ensure that cables are correctly connected.
3.1.1 Power on
Step 1: Connect the DVR to the power source and then switch on the power button at the back of the DVR.
Step 2: The DVR will begin to boot up and this will be indicated by the blue light on the front panel.
Step 3: A “Startup Wizard”window will pop-up and show information regarding the Device Name, Language, Date/Time
Format, Time Zone and System Date/Time Setup. Users can setup these details on this page or exit the page (users can
add this data the DVR’s main menu). Users also have the option to skip the Startup Wizard by un-selecting the
corresponding check-box.
Step 4: If there is a live image display without menu options, after the DVR has powered on, the user switch back to an
operational display by pressing and holding the “ESC”button on the front panel.
Note: The DVR can only display options on either a VGA monitor or BNC monitor at one time. If there is a live image display
without menu options, please check the display on the other DVR/monitor, or long press the ESC key (as described in step 4
above). Long pressing the ESC key can switch the output between BNC and VGA.