XtendLan DVR-475EL User manual

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DVR-475EL
Standalone DVR
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 10
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................10
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS.........................................................................13
2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................15
2.2.2 Connection Sample ........................................................................................................................17
2.3 Remote Control....................................................................................................................................18
2.4 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................21
2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard Input Method .....................................................................................................21
2.5.2 Front Panel Input Method..............................................................................................................21
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................22
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ........................................................................................................................22
3.2 HDD Installation ...................................................................................................................................22
3.2.1 Choose HDDs..................................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size........................................................................................................................22
3.2.3 HDD Installation ..............................................................................................................................22
3.3 CD/DVD Burner Installation ...............................................................................................................23

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3.4 Desktop and Rack Mounting..............................................................................................................23
3.4.1 Desktop Mounting...........................................................................................................................23
3.4.2 Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................24
3.5 Connecting Power Supply ..................................................................................................................24
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................24
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input..................................................................................................................24
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................25
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Audio Output, Alarm Input &Alarm Output, RS232/RS485 and
Other Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................26
3.7.1 Audio Input/Audio Output...............................................................................................................26
3.7.2 Alarm Input and Relay Output.......................................................................................................26
3.7.3 Alarm Input.......................................................................................................................................26
3.7.4 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................27
3.7.5 Alarm Input and Output Details.....................................................................................................27
3.7.6 Relay Output Description...............................................................................................................29
3.8 RS485....................................................................................................................................................30
3.9 RS232....................................................................................................................................................31
3.10 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................31
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 33
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................33
4.1.1 Login.................................................................................................................................................33
4.1.2 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................33
4.1.3 Logout...............................................................................................................................................34
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................34
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery..................................................................................................................34
4.2 Recording Operation ...........................................................................................................................34
4.2.1 Live Viewing.....................................................................................................................................34
4.2.2 Manual record..................................................................................................................................35

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4.3 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................37
4.3.1 Search Menu ...................................................................................................................................37
4.3.2 Basic Operation...............................................................................................................................38
4.3.3 Calendar...........................................................................................................................................39
4.4 Record Setup (Schedule) ...................................................................................................................40
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ....................................................................................................................................40
4.4.2 Basic Operation....................................................................................................................................40
4.5 Motion Detect .......................................................................................................................................42
4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu..................................................................................................................42
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................42
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................44
4.5.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................................45
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................46
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface...........................................................................................................46
4.6.2 Alarm setup......................................................................................................................................46
4.7 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................48
4.7.1 Detect Device.......................................................................................................................................48
4.7.1 Backup..............................................................................................................................................48
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................50
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................50
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................50
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................52
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................52
4.9.1Preset Setup .........................................................................................................................................53
4.9.2 Activate Preset.....................................................................................................................................53
4.9.3 Patrol Setup (Tour setup)...................................................................................................................53
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour)...........................................................................................................................54
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.......................................................................................................................................54
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function...................................................................................................................54
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................54
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan..............................................................................................................................55
4.10 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................55

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5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ...................56
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................56
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................56
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................57
5.3.1 General.............................................................................................................................................57
5.3.2 Encode .............................................................................................................................................59
5.3.3 Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................61
5.3.4 RS232...............................................................................................................................................61
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................62
5.3.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................69
5.3.7 Detect ...............................................................................................................................................69
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom..................................................................................................................................69
5.3.9 Display..............................................................................................................................................70
5.3.10 Default..........................................................................................................................................71
5.4 Search ...................................................................................................................................................72
5.5 Advanced ..............................................................................................................................................72
5.5.1 HDD Management..........................................................................................................................73
5.5.2 Abnormity.........................................................................................................................................74
5.5.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................74
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................75
5.5.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................75
5.5.6 Auto Maintain...................................................................................................................................76
5.5.7 TV Adjust..........................................................................................................................................76
5.5.8 ATM/POS.........................................................................................................................................76
5.6 Information............................................................................................................................................77
5.6.1 HDD Information .............................................................................................................................78
5.6.2 BPS...................................................................................................................................................78
5.6.3 Log....................................................................................................................................................78
5.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................................79
5.6.5 Online Users....................................................................................................................................79
5.7 Exit .........................................................................................................................................................80

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6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ..............................................................................81
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .................................................................................................................81
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key.......................................................................................................81
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.......................................................................................82
6.2.1 Preset Setup....................................................................................................................................83
6.2.2 Activate Preset................................................................................................................................83
6.2.3 Patrol Setup.....................................................................................................................................83
6.2.4 Activate Patrol .................................................................................................................................83
6.2.5 Pattern Setup...................................................................................................................................83
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function...............................................................................................................84
6.2.7 Border Setup....................................................................................................................................84
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...............................................................................................................84
6.3 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................84
7WEB CLIENT OPERATION ..............................................................................86
7.1 Network Connection............................................................................................................................86
7.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................86
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor............................................................................................................................89
7.2.2 PTZ ...................................................................................................................................................90
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................................93
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ......................................................................................................93
7.2.5 Menu Interface Switch....................................................................................................................94
7.3 Configure ..............................................................................................................................................95
7.3.1 System Information.........................................................................................................................95
7.3.2 Setting...............................................................................................................................................97
7.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................117
7.4.1 Download.......................................................................................................................................118
7.5 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................119

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7.6 About ...................................................................................................................................................119
7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................120
7.8 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................120
8ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ........................122
8.1 Log in...................................................................................................................................................122
8.2 Enable Monitor ...................................................................................................................................123
8.3 Add New Device ................................................................................................................................124
9RS232 OPERATION .......................................................................................126
9.1 Network Connection..........................................................................................................................126
9.2 Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................126
10 FAQ.................................................................................................................127
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .................................................132
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST...................................................133
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST........................................134
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST ...................................................135

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and
operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well
as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical 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 listed
below are included:
One power cable
One Ethernet cable
Four HDD cables
One 25-pin alarm converter
One CD(including DVR manual, client & small tools)
Warranty card
A package of installation fittings
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.
Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are subjects to
no further notification.

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1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Features
This series DVR has the following features:
Bank ATM use and the device can be installed inside of the ATM machine.
H.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR.
Real-time live display up to 4 cameras, 100/120 fps recording for CIF.
Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access.
2 HDDs supported & USB CD-RW/DVD-RW supported.
Multiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, keyboard, USB mouse
and network keyboard.
Smart video detection: motion detection, camera masking, video loss.
Smart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, color setting and title
display.
Pan Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported,
preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary function supported. And with
speed dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.
Easy backup methods: USB devices, CD-RW/DVD-RW & network download
Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, e-mail, FTP upload.
Smart HDDs Management: non-working HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm,
Raid function.
Powerful network software: built-in web server, enterprise professional
surveillance system (EPSS). Networking access for remote live viewing,
recording, playback, setting, system status, event log, e-mail & ftp function.
1.2 Specifications
System
Main Processor High performance embedded microprocessor
Operating System Embedded LINUX
System Resources Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &
remote access
User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips.
Control Device Front panel, USB mouse, keyboard, IR remote
control, network keyboard,.
Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation
System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios
version, on-line user and etc.
Video
Video Input 3/4-channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω.Looping (optional),
matrix (optional)
Video Output 1-channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75Ω, 1 VGA output
Video Standards PAL（625Line，50f/s），NTSC（525Line，60f/s）
Video Compression H.264

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Video Resolution Format NTSC PAL
CIF 352 *240 352 *288
Video Recording CIF: PAL 1f/s~25f/s NTSC 1f/s~30f/s
Video Display Split Full and multiple screen display: 1 / 4-ch
Tour Display Support
Image Quality 1~6 level (level 6 is the best)
Privacy Masking Self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking for each
camera
Camera Lock Camera locked for users
Camera Adjustment Adjust color according to different time periods
Video Information Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion
detection, recording
TV Output Adjustment Adjust TV output color & display zone
Audio
Audio Input 2/3-channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KΩ
Audio Output 1-channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5KΩ
Audio Compression ADPCM
Video Detection & Alarm
Motion Detection Zones: PAL 396 (22*18)/NTSC 330(22*15) detection
zones
Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &
FTP
Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &
FTP
Camera masking Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail
& FTP
Alarm Input 4-channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &
FTP
Relay output 3-channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C,
Hard Disk
Hard Disk 2 HDDs supported.
Space Occupation Audio ：14.4MB/H Video ：56～400MB/H
HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm &
Raid (Redundancy)
Record, Playback & Backup
Recording Mode Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion
detection, camera masking, video loss), Alarm
Recording Priority Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous.
Recording Interval 1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes)
Overwrite Mode Support
Raid Function Support
Search Mode Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search
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Playback 2-channel playback simultaneously. Play, pause, stop,
rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file,
next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat,
shuffle, backup selection.
Digital Zoom Selected zone can zoom into full screen during
playback
Backup Mode Flash Disk/ USB HDD/ USB CD-RW/DVD-RW/ /
network download
Network
Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M)
Network Functions TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE, E-mail, FTP
Remote operation Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file
download, log information
Auxiliary Interface
USB Interface 2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup.
RS232 Control keyboard, PC communication
RS485 PTZ control
Environmental
Power Supply 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz
Power Consumption 25W
Working Temperature -10℃~＋55℃
Working Humidity 10%~90%
Atmosphere Pressure 86kpa~106kpa
Dimension 220mmx130mmx170mm (W*D*H)
Weight 5.0KG
Mounting Desktop or rack

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2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install
this series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel
These series DVR has two types of front panels.
One series front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
1. Upper 2.Left 3. Esc
4. Down 5.Enter 6. Right
7. Previous 8. Record 9.Slow play
10. Assistant 11. Play/Pause 12.Fast forward
13. Next 14. On/off 15.The first channel indication light
16. The second channel indication light 17. The third channel indication light
18 Power indications light
The other front panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2

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1. Record indication light 2.Power indication light
3. Remote control signal receiver 4.Switch button
5. Power button 6. Direction buttons/1.2.3.4
7. Esc 8.Enter
9. Backward play/Pause/5 10.Play/Pause/6
11. Slow play/7 12.Forward/8
13. Previous/9 14.Next/0
15. Record 16.Assitant
Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
S/N Name Icon Function Remark
13 Play previous I
When playback, click this button to
display previous file.
In menu operation, go to previous menu item,.
In numeral input mode,
click this button to input 1.
11 Slow play
►Various slow playback and normal
playback. Speeds.
In numeral input mode,
click this button to input 2.
10 Play/Pause II
Play/Pause In numeral input mode,
click this button to input 3.
In real-time monitor mode, click this
button to go to search interface.
12 Fast forward Various fast play and normal playback Speeds.
In numeral input mode,
click this button to input 4.
14 Play next IIn playback mode, play the next file.
In menu operation, go to the next menu item.
In numeral input mode,
click this button to input 5.
15 Record REC Working with direction keys to enable/disable
record
16 Assistant
Fn
In 1-window display mode, click this button to
go to assistant menu: PTZ control and Video
color.
Working with direction keys to realize motion
detection zone setup.
Clear function: Press Fn about 1.5 seconds to
clear all contents in current text box.
In preview mode (There is no other menu
available), press this button for 3 seconds to
switch between TV/VGA.
For HD1 series DVR, there are three modes:
TV/VGA/VGA LCD
(60Hz LCD output)
In text input mode, click this button
continuously to switch between
numeral/capitalized character and small
character(expansible )

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Working with other keys to realize special
functions in some menu items.
7 Cancel ESC
Cancel In numeral input mode,
Click this button to input 0.
In playback mode, click this button to go back
to real-time monitor mode.
8 Confirm Enter
Confirm
Go to the main menu
6 Direction keys

In real-time monitor mode, click left/right
direction keys to switch between one-window
and multiple-windows.
In numeral input mode,
Click to input 6.
Increase/decrease numeral In numeral input mode,
Click to input 7.
Modify setup
Switch PTZ control
In 1-window real-time monitor mode,
click up/down keys to switch monitor channel . In numeral input mode, Click to input 8.
Switch PTZ control
In numeral input mode,
Click to input 8.
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 Overview
Please refer to Figure 2-3 for MB (D)/AL series DVR real panel information.
Figure 2-3

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1 Power socket 2 Power button 3
The third video
input channel
4
The third audio input
channel. (It is the fourth
audio input channel for
4-ch series DVR)
5 The second
video input
channel 6 The second audio
input channel
7
The fitst video input
channel 8
The first audio
input channel 9 Video output
10 Audio output 11 Network port
（RJ45）12 USB Port
13
VGA port
14
RS232 port
15
ALARM-RS485 port
16
Fan
Please refer to Figure 2-4 for AH/AG real panel information.
Figure 2-4
1 Fan 2
The fourth video
input channel 3
The third video
input channel
4 The second audio input
channel 5
The second
video inpu
channel 6 The first audio input
channel

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The first video input
channel 8 Audio output 9 Video output
10
VGA port
11
RS232 port
12
USB port
13 Networkport（RJ45）14
ALARM-RS485
port 15 Power button
16
Power socket
2.2.2 Connection Sample
Here is a connection sample for your reference. See Figure 2-5.

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Figure 2-5
2.3 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6.

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Figure 2-6
Serial Number
Function
1
remote switch
2
Multiple-window switch
3
0-9 number key
4
Record
5
Auxiliary key
6
Confirm /menu key
7
Cancel
8
Direction key
9
forward
10
Previous
11
Back
12
Next
13
Slow play
14
Stop
15
Fast play
16
Play/Pause
2.4 Mouse Control
Left click
mouse
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
If you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding
button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿stands for space
button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
click mouse
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
list to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
Right click
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,
Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press
middle
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.