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User Manual of DVR-470B / DVR-870B / DVR-1670B Net DVR
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DVR‐470B/DVR‐870B/DVR‐1670B
NetVideoDigitalRecorder
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User’sGuide

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Index
Chapter1Product Introduction..................................................................................................4
1.1Summary ...................................................................................................................4
1.2Features .....................................................................................................................4
Chapter2Installation.................................................................................................................6
2.1Checking the DVR and Its Accessories.....................................................................6
2.2HDD Installation .......................................................................................................6
2.3Rear Panel Description..............................................................................................7
2.4External Alarm In/Out Connection ...........................................................................8
Chapter3Operational Instructions ............................................................................................9
3.1Front Panel ................................................................................................................9
3.2IR Controller ...........................................................................................................11
3.3Menu Description....................................................................................................13
3.3.1Menu Items .....................................................................................................13
3.3.2Menu Operation ..............................................................................................14
3.4Character Input........................................................................................................16
Chapter4Basic Operation Guide ............................................................................................17
4.1Power on .................................................................................................................17
4.2Preview....................................................................................................................17
4.3User name and password.........................................................................................20
4.4PTZ Control ............................................................................................................22
4.5Manual Record........................................................................................................24
4.6Playback ..................................................................................................................25
4.7Backup Recorded Files ...........................................................................................29
4.8Shut Down DVR .....................................................................................................31
Chapter5Parameters Setup Guide ..........................................................................................33
5.1Administrator and Password ...................................................................................33
5.2Add and Delete User ...............................................................................................35
5.3Unit Name and Device ID.......................................................................................39
5.4Video Output Standard and VGA Setup..................................................................40
5.5OSD Setup...............................................................................................................40
5.6Video Parameters Setup ..........................................................................................44
5.7Mask Area Setup .....................................................................................................45
5.8View Tampering Alarm ...........................................................................................47
5.9Video Loss Alarm....................................................................................................49
5.10Motion Detection Alarm .........................................................................................51
5.11Preview Properties ..................................................................................................55
5.12Recording Setup......................................................................................................57
5.13External Alarm Input and Relay Output..................................................................61
5.14Network Parameters ................................................................................................65
5.15PTZ .........................................................................................................................67
5.16RS232 setup ............................................................................................................71
5.17Exceptions...............................................................................................................76

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5.18Transaction Information..........................................................................................77
Chapter6Utilities....................................................................................................................81
6.1Save Parameters ......................................................................................................81
6.2Restore Parameters..................................................................................................81
6.3Upgrade...................................................................................................................82
6.4Hard Disk Management ..........................................................................................83
6.5Clear Alarm Out ......................................................................................................83
6.6Reboot .....................................................................................................................83
6.7Power Off................................................................................................................83
6.8View Log.................................................................................................................83
6.9System Information.................................................................................................86
Chapter7Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................87
7.1FTP Server Setup ....................................................................................................87
7.2Upgrade Mode.........................................................................................................90
Appendix AHDD Capacity Calculation .....................................................................................91
Appendix BDVR Connect Cable Definition ..............................................................................92
1UTP network connect cable made method......................................................................92
2RS-232 connect cable made method ...............................................................................93
Appendix CSpecifications ..........................................................................................................94
Appendix DList of Recommended DVR Peripherals.................................................................96
Appendix EQuick Search Function Table ..................................................................................98
Appendix FTroubleshooting ....................................................................................................100

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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Summary
DVR-470B / DVR-870B network digital video recorder is an excellent digital surveillance
product. It uses the embedded MCU and real time operating system, combining the most advanced
technology in Information Industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record
and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in the flash, more stable and reliable.
DVR-470B / DVR-870B device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR) and
digital video server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to build a powerful surveillance
network, widely used in bank, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation,
etc.
1.2 Features
Compression
zSupport max. 8 channels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each channel is independent,
H.264 hardware compression. For DVR-470B and DVR-870B, total frame is 100FPS
(PAL) or 120FPS (NTSC). Support both variable bitrate and variable frame rate.
zSupport 4 channels audio inputs. Each channel is independent, OggVorbis compression
and bitrate is 16Kbps. DVR-870B DVR have not audio input.
zCompressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or
only video stream.
zSupport video loop.
zSupport CIF and QCIF resolution.
zSupport multi area motion detection.
zSupport OSD and changeable OSD position.
zSupport LOGO and changeable LOGO position.
Local functions
Record
zSupport multiple record type, including real time, manual record, motion detection,
external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm.
zSupport max. 4 IDE HDDs and each HDD can max support 2000GB.
zSupport FAT32 file system.
zSupport HDD S.M.A.R.T technology.
zSupport cycle or none cycle record.
zSupport backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory, USB HDD, USB

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CD-R/W, USB DVD-R/W, IDE CD-R/W and IDE DVD-R/W.
Preview and playback
zSupport analog moniotor and VGA output.
zSupport multiple preview modes.
zSupport sensitive area mask.
zSupport camera spiteful block alarm.
zSupport one channel play back by files or by time.
zDisplay local record status.
PTZ
zSupport many kinds of PTZ protocol.
zSupport preset, sequence and cruise.
Alarms
zSupport exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm, etc.
Others
zSupport IR control.
zSupport multi-level user management.
Network
zSupport TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network preview.
zSupport PPPoE for board band dialup.
zSupport PSTN for narrow band dialup.
zSupport remote parameters setup.
zAlarm information can be sent to remote center.
zNetwork control PTZ.
zNetwork record live stream.
zNetwork download and playback the recorded files in DVR.
zRemote upgrade the firmware.
zRS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote PC can use DVR to
control serial devices.
zSupport IE to preview and config DVR.
zSupport log.
Development support
zProvide network SDK.
zProvide client demo source code.

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Chapter2 Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power of DVR is
switched off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package.
There is a list in the package. If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2 HDD Installation
Installation notice
The DVR has not HDD when leaving factory. Based on the record schedule, you can
calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please ask the specialist to
disassembly the DVR and install HDD.
Installation instrument
One cross screw driver
HDD installation
1. Open the DVR box.
2. If you want to install 2 HDD for one IDE interface, please set master and slaver HDD. If
you want to install 4 HDD, please remove CD-R/W mount bracket.
3. Place the HDD on the soleplate and fix it with screw.
4. Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three connectors for DVR main
board, master HDD and slaver HDD.
5. Plug the HDD power connector.
6. Cover and fix the DVR box.
Note: After you install the HDD, you must format them. Please refer to section 6.4.

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2.3 Rear Panel Description
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Index Physical Interface Description
1 Video Input Standard BNC.
2
Video Output Connect monitor, output video and menu.
Audio Output 1 channel RCA (1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω)
3 Audio input 4 channel RCA (1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω)
4 Video Loop out DVR-870B uses DB15 connectores. DVR-470B uses on
board BNC connectors.
5
VGAInterface VGA display.
RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.

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6 UTP Network Interface Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
7
RS-485 PTZ connection. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition.
External Alarm Input 4/8 Alarm in.
Relay Output 2/4 Alarm out
8 AC Input 100V~240VAC
2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection
Alarm input port:
G (GND): Conenct the GND of sensor.
1~16: Alarm input, support normal open/normal close.
0: Reserved.
Alarm output:
1G~4G: 4 relay output.
Alarm output connection
Please note the usage of jumper JJ1. If you use DC, either of connections is OK. We suggest
you to use those DC under 12V, 1A.
If you use AC, please open the jumper. There are 4 jumpers (JJ1, JJ2, JJ3 and JJ4) in DVR
main board, corresponding with 4 alarm output. The default is closed.
Warning: If you use AC input for relay output, please open the jumpers.

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Chapter3 Operational Instructions
3.1 Front Panel
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Index Type Name Description
1 State
Lamps
READY
STATUS
ALARM
RECORD
NETWORK
DVR is ready.
Green means you can use IR remote control.
Red means there is alarm.
Twinkle in red means reading or writing HDD.
Network status.
2 Lamp IR receiver.
3
Numeric
Keys
Input number, lower case, upper case character and
symbols.
Function
Keys
MENU
2
3
ESC
EDIT
PLAY
REC
PTZ
PREV
A
1. Switch preview mode into menu;
2. Brush control short key【WIPER】.
3. Press [MENU] for more than 5 seconds to cancel
button beep sound.
【ZOOM-】in PTZ control.
【ZOOM+】in PTZ control.
Cancel and back to parent menu.
1. In edit state, delete the current cursor character;
2. 【IRIS+】in PTZ control;
3. Select 9or ×to enable or disable.
1. Local playback;
2. 【AUTO】in PTZ control.
1. Manual record;
2. 【SHOT】in PTZ control (adjust preset).
1. Enter into PTZ control mode;
2. 【IRIS-】in PTZ control..
1. Multi screen preview switch;
2. Switch menu mode into preview;
【FOCUS-】in PTZ control.

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SHIFT
1. Input switch (number, lower case, upper case and
symbol);
2. 【FOCUS+】in PTZ control;
3. In preview mode, display or hide the channel status
bar.
Switch between numeric keys and function keys
4 Control
Keys
Direction
Keys
ENTER
Composed of 【Ç】,【È】,【Å】and 【Æ】.
1. Menu mode, use【Å】/【Æ】select,【Ç】/【È】to
edit;
2. PTZ direction control;
3. Playback speed control.
1. Menu confirmation;
2. Select 9or ×to enable or disable;
3. Pause playback.
5 POWER POWER Device switch with power indicator lamp. Green means
DVR is working; Red means DVR is powered off; No light
means no power is supplied.
Please note that [SHIFT] button is used to switch between numeric keys and function keys.

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3.2 IR Controller
Index Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of front panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of front panel.
5 A Same as A key of front panel.
6 REC Same as REC key of front panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of front panel.
9 VOIP Same as VOIP key of frint panel.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys and enter key
of front panel.
13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front panel.
14 ESC Same as ESC key of front panel.

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15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as【F1】key of front panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens
control.
18 F2 Same as【F2】key of front panel.
Loading the batteries into the IR controller
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Start to use IR controller
Press【DEV】key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed in “Display”
menu) and then press【ENTER】key. If the “STATUS” lamp of DVR front panel is turned into
green, it means you can use IR controller to operate this DVR.
Stop using IR controller
When IR controller status is on, press【DEV】key again, the “STATUS” lamp will be turned
off. The IR controller can not control this DVR.
Switch the DVR off
When IR controller status is on, press【POWER】key for several seconds, the DVR will be
powered off.
When IR controller can not work normally
zCheck batteries poles.
zCheck the remaining charge in the batteries.
zCheck IR controller sensor is mask.
Please change another IR controller to try again. It the problem is still existed, please contact
administrator.

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3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
VGA resolution
DST
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and position setup
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue
and Saturation
OSD Display mode, position and
OSD format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area and response
setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection sensitivity, area
and response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop recording
Resolution and recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and password
Alarms
Alarm input type (Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and PTZ linkage
Alarm output and schedule
Exceptions
Exceptions type
Exceptions response
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232
RS232 parameters
RS232 work mode
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or modification
User rights setup

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Transaction
Text input mode
ATM IP address
ATM type
Text information
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information
3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress【MENU】key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress【PLAY】short key to enter into playback menu.
zPerss【REC】short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPerss【PTZ】short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and
password is “12345”.
Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectanglar frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one icon to
another by using【Æ】or【Å】key. When the “Active Frame” is located on one icon, you can press
【ENTER】key to enter into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to
“Image” icon, press 【ENTER】to enter into the secondary menu as following:

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Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular frame named
“Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This “Active Frame” can be moved by
【Æ】or【Å】keys. There are such kinds of menu items:
1. Check Box: Provide 2 options, “9” means enable and “×” means disable. You can use
【ENTER】or【EDIT】key to switch over.
2. List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected. You
can use【↑】and【↓】to select one option. For example, on the right side of “Select
Camera”, there is a list box for you to select one camera.
3. Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press【EDIT】key to enter into edit status,
you can input characters as following:
a) Press【A】key to select number, upper case, lower case or symbols;
b) Use【Æ】and【Å】keys to move cursor;
c) Use【EDIT】key to delete the charcter in front of cursor;
d) Press【ENTER】or【ESC】to exit edit.
4. Button: Excute a special function or enter into next sub-menu. For example, press
“Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press【Confirm】to save parameters and return
to parent menu. Press【Cancel】button to cancel and return to parent menu. The button in
grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.
How to exit menu
Press【PREV】key to exit menu and return to preview mode.

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3.4 Character Input
In the menu interface, if you enter into edit status (for example, in the “camera name” edit
box), at the bottom of screen, the input status is appeared:
Here it means you can press numeric keys to input digital number.
Press【A】key to change input methods. You can select “number”, “Uppercase”, “Lowercase”
or “Symbol”.
Uppercase
Lowercase
Symbol
There are 24 symbols in all. They are divided into 4 pages, and you can use【0】key to turn over
page.

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Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide
4.1 Power on
Note: Please make sure the power supply matches DVR and AC cable connected
correctly. Before switch DVR on, please connect one monitor with VOUT or VGA interface.
Otherwise, you can not see graphic user interface and can not operate.
If【POWER】lamp is off, please do as following:
Step1: Connect AC cable correctly;
Step2: Switch on the power button on the real panel.
If【POWER】lamp is in red, just press【POWER】button to start DVR.
When DVR is started,【POWER】lamp is in green. On the monitor or VGA display, DSP and
HDD initialization process will be shown.
The first line represents DSP initialization. If the DSP icon is “×”, it means that the DSP is
initialized error, please contact administrator at once.
The second line represents HDD initialization. Icons of IDE1 master and slaver HDDs, IDE2
master and slaver HDDs, etc are displayed. If the HDD icon is “×”, it means the corresponding
HDD is not installed or not detected. If HDD is not detected, please contact administrator.
Note: If HDD is not installed or not detected, DVR will beep for alarm. You can disable the
alarm option in “Exceptions” menu.
4.2 Preview
DVR will enter into preview mode after it is started.
On preview screen, you can see date, time, camera name and camera status icon.
Set system date and time in “Display” menu, referring to 5.2.9; Change camera name in
“Image” menu, referring to 5.3.2.
In the screen, it will display record and alarm status of each camera. These two kinds of
status will switch over automatically.
Press【A】key to display or hide the camera status bar.

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Camera record status is following:
Icon Icon Color Status Description
White No video signal
Yellow Vdieo input
Pink Manual recording
Green Real time recording
Blue Motion detect recording
Red External alarm recording

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Camera alarm status is following:
Icon Icon Color Status Description
White Video signal lost
Yellow View tampering alarm
Pink Motion&External alarm
Green No alarm
Blue Motion alarm
Red External alarm
Press numeric keys to switch over individual camera preview. If DVR has less than 10
channels, press one numeric key to switch corresponding channel. For example, press【2】key to
preview 2nd camera. If DVR has 10 or more than 10 channels, press two numeric keys to
switch corresponding channel. For example, press 【0】【2】to preview 2nd camera; and press
【1】【2】keys to preview 12th camera.
Press【EDIT】key to manual cycle preview. You can set the auto preview mode in “Preview”
menu, referring to 5.11.
Press【PREV】key to switch multi-screen perview.

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4.3 User name and password
Note: When DVR is delivered from factory, there is only one default administrator
named “admin”, and password is “12345”. The administrator’s name can not be modified,
while the password can be modified. The administrator can create 15 users and define their
user rights.
Login
Login dialog is following:
Use【Ç】/【È】keys to select one user, perss【Æ】key to enter into “Password” edit box, input
corresponding password, press【ENTER】key to exit edit box. The “Active Frame” will be moved
to “Confirm” button. Press【ENTER】key to enter into main menu. If there is beeper alarm, it
means the user name and password are not matched. After three error times, DVR will enter into
preview mdoe.
Modify password
For those users created by admin, they can modify their password as following:
Step1: Enter into main menu
Press【MENU】key, in the login dialog, select your user name, input the correct password, you
can enter into the main menu.