ZMODO 16CH DVR User manual

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User Manual
H.264 Standalone DVR 16CH

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Thank you for buying our DVR
Dear customer, thank you for choosing to purchase and use our product! If while using this product you
encounter any technical problems or problems with quality, please contact us. We are ready to serve
you. Before using this product, please carefully review the warranty information.
1. Service Contract
This device may be returned for a refund from the seller within 30 days. Outside the return policy and
within 90 days of the purchase, a defective device will qualify for a replacement at the discretion of
Zmodo. This device otherwise comes with a 1 year limited parts and labor warranty.
2. Requirements for Return or Replacement
The products outward appearance should have no scratches, dirt, dents, blemishes, or alterations of
any kind. A copy of the purchase invoice and warranty certificate will be required.
3. In the event of the following situations, regardless of expiration Date, location, repair or part
replacement, our company must receive payment, and is not liable for any payment to the
consumer. All resulting loses will be the consumer’s responsibility:
In cases of use causing the product’s malfunction or damage, or if the environment is not suitable
for the product’s usage and causes malfunction or damage;
In cases of natural disasters, as defined by law, or unavoidable circumstances that are not related
to the product’s quality that cause the product’s malfunction or damage;
In cases that the consumer’s purchase receipt and the product ID number/model number written
on the warranty card are inconsistent;
In cases that the consumer’s use, care, or protection inadvertently cause the machine’s
malfunction or damage;
In cases that the product’s up-to-standard certificate is damaged; In cases that there is no
purchase receipt or warranty card;
In cases that the repair warranty has already expired.
4. No other warranties, other than Zmodo’s repair warranty rules are acknowledged.
5. In order to ensure consumer’s rights, please carefully read the repair warranty content.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction............................................................................................................4
1.1 Brief Introduction ....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Main Features.........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Package Content....................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Front Panel Operation...........................................................................................................................6
2.3 Rear Panel Operation............................................................................................................................7
2.4 Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................8
2.5 Hard Disk Installation.............................................................................................................................9
2.5.1 Installation Procedure.................................................................................................................9
2.6 Real Panel Connection..........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Menu Description ...............................................................................................................11
3.1 Menu Structure.....................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Menu Operations..................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 Operations...........................................................................................................................12
4.1 Power on DVR......................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Preview..................................................................................................................................................14
4.2.1 Channel Status DisplayArea...................................................................................................14
4.2.2 System Status Bar....................................................................................................................16
4.2.3 Tool Bar.......................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Record....................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 Manual Record..........................................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Record Schedule.......................................................................................................................18
4.4 Camera Control....................................................................................................................................18
4.4.1 PTZ Control................................................................................................................................19
4.4.2 Motion Detection Setting..........................................................................................................20
4.4.3 Mask Setting..............................................................................................................................20

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4.5 Playback................................................................................................................................................20
4.6 Backup...................................................................................................................................................22
4.7 Alarm Settings.......................................................................................................................................22
4.7.1 Alarm Input.................................................................................................................................22
4.7.2 Alarm Linkage............................................................................................................................22
4.7.3 Alarm Defense and Schedule..................................................................................................23
4.7.4 Device ExceptionAction...........................................................................................................23
4.8 Network Operation...............................................................................................................................23
4.8.1 Network Settings.......................................................................................................................23
4.8.2 Web Client Operation...............................................................................................................25
4.9 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................30
4.9.1 Log View.....................................................................................................................................30
4.9.2 Upgrade......................................................................................................................................30
4.9.3 Device Information....................................................................................................................30
4.9.4 Format HDD...............................................................................................................................30
4.9.5 Log Out.......................................................................................................................................31
4.9.6 Restore to Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................31
4.9.7 Input/output Parameters...........................................................................................................31
4.9.8 Auto-maintenance.....................................................................................................................31
4.10 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................................32
4.10.1 Settings of System..................................................................................................................32
4.10.2 User Management..................................................................................................................32
4.10.3Advanced Setting of Record..................................................................................................33
4.10.4 Advanced Settings of Video ..................................................................................................33
Chapter 5 Appendix..............................................................................................................................34
5.1 Product Specifications.........................................................................................................................34
5.2 Methods of Calculating HDD Capacity..............................................................................................36
5.3 Default Values.......................................................................................................................................37
5.4 Introduction of Mobile Phone Monitor ...............................................................................................39

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1Brief Introduction
This series DVR is a H.264 main profile standalone DVR with Pentaplex functions: record, playback,
live preview, remote preview and backup supported.
It is a professional, high performance intelligent audio & video solution with a user-friendly GUI and
practical industrial design. This series DVR is suitable for civil applications such as a home, office, and
small business beside the common security and surveillance applications.
1.2 Main Features
Compression
16-channel video input and H.264 compression standard with each channel being compressed
independently in real-time CIF resolution.
4-channel audio input and G.726/ADPCM-IMA compression standard with each channel being
compressed independently in 24Kbps.
Compressed video & audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or individual
video stream.
Four-level selection of record quality and self-defined bit rate and frame rate supported.
Adjustable video parameters.
Multi-area motion detection.
OSD (On Screen Display) of channel name and time supported.
Recording
Manual record and schedule record supported. The schedule record types include: timed, motion
detection, and alarm.
SATA hard disk supported.
Backup and clip record files through USB flash disk, portable USB HDD, and USBCD/DVDRW
supported.
Preview and Playback
Simultaneous output of VGA and VOUT to TV.
Up to 4 channels playback in fast play mode, slow play mode, rewind and single frame forward
supported.
OSD of channel name and time supported.
Status displaying of local record, alarm and motion detection supported.
Control
Controlling of PTZ and dome supported.
Controlling multiple DVRs with one RS485 keyboard.
Setting and calling preset, sequence and track supported.

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Alarm
Local alarm (includes exception and motion detection, video loss, and hard disk full) triggered
handling supported.
Alarm linkage: triggered record, linkage alarm output and linkage PTZ preset, sound alarm, report
to alarm center, linkage channel single screen display and E-mail.
Network
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS supported.
Real-time preview, downloading and playback remotely through network supported.
Controlling of PTZ, configuring device parameters, acquiring device status and logs, and upgrade
remotely through network supported.
Local recording through network supported.

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Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter provides a general description of the device’s interfaces and connections. It will describe
how to install a hard disk drive, the buttons on the front panel, and the connections on the back panel.
2.1 Package Content
After removing the DVR from its shipping box, unpack the contents on a flat surface or immediately
place it where it will be located. Please refer to the “Package Contents” to ensure you have the entire
contents.
2.2 Front Panel Operation
Table 1-1 Front Panel Description
Type
Name
Description
Buttons
Numbers:0-9
Input numbers.
One key channel selection in preview mode.
One key channel selection in play mode.
Numbers:10+/0
Used in combination with 0-9 to select channels
10-16.
LED
PWR
Green LED indicating DVR is powered on.
HDD
Green LED indicating that the hard disk drive is
being accessed. May be solid or intermittent.
IR
Green LED. Will blink to indicate the use of the
remote control in conjunction with the DVR
Main Functions
Arrow Buttons:
【▲】【 ▼】
【】【 】
When in menu mode press【 】,【 】to move the
selection boxes.
press【▲】,【▼】to select submenu parameters.
OK
Press it to confirm operations in menu mode.
Press it to select record type in setting schedule.
Press it to change status of the current motion
detection block.
POWER
Press it to power off device.
REC
Press it to start/stop manual recording.
FN
Press it to switch from single camera to multi
camera view and back in preview and playback
mode.
Press it to enter/exit continuous selection when
setting motion detection area and schedule record.

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Press it to set start time and end time in file search.
ESC
Return to upper menu. The same as 【ESC】button
of remote control.
PTZ
One key PTZ control
TV/VGA
Switch the TV/VGA default output.
REW<<
Play in slow mode/fast rewind
PAUSE
1.Play 2.Pause
FWD>>
Fast Forward
STEP
Go to next frame
STOP
Stop
2.3 Rear Panel Operation
Table 1- 2 Rear Panel Description
NO.
Interface
Description
1
Video In
16-channel video input: BNC(1Vp-p,75Ω)
2
TV Out
1 channel TV output: BNC(1Vp-p, 75Ω)
3
Audio Out
1 channel audio output: BNC(2Vp-p, 600Ω)
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Audio In
4-channel audio input: RCA(2Vp-p, 600Ω)
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VGA output
1 DIN-15
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Network interface
1 RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive
USB interface
2 USB 2.0
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RS485
1 Half duplex（+ -）
8
Alarm in
4-channel switch-level input, N/O or N/C
9
Alarm out
1 channel switch-level alarm output
10
Power
DC12V

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2.4 Remote Control
Table 1-3 Remote Control Description
NO.
Name
Description
1
Rec
Record
2
Power
Press it to power off device.
3
Numbers
Input numbers or select to switch among
relevant channels.
4
Function Buttons
DEL: Delete
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Arrow Buttons
When in menu mode, press 【 】,【 】to
move selection boxes.
Press 【▲】,【▼】to select submenu
parameters.
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OK
1) Press it to confirm operations in menu
mode.
2) Press it to select record type in setting
schedule.
3) Press it to change status of the current
motion detection block.
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Switch from single camera and multi-camera
viewing modes.
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FN
1) Press it to switch from single split to multi
split view mode, or reverse in preview and
playback mode.
2) Press it to enter/exit continuous selection
when setting motion detection area and
schedule record.
3) Press it to set start time and end time in
file search.
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MENU
Opens DVR main menu.
10
ESC
Return to upper menu.
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PTZ
One key PTZ control
12
Backup
Backup record
13
TV/VGA
Switches the default output between TV and
VGA.
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CLEAR
Alarm off.
15
SEQ
Call sequence
16
Play Control Buttons
: Stop
: 1) Play/Pause
2) One key file search.
: Play in slow mode/fast rewind
: Go to previous section

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2.5 Hard Disk Installation
The hard disk is not included in factory configurations. Users can mount a suitable hard disk by
calculating its capacity referring to “Appendix5.2 Methods of Calculating HDD Capacity”.
2.5.1 Installation Procedure
1. Open the DVR case. Take out the screw package, and mount the screw into the clamping slots in
the case.
2. Connect the HDD data cable and HDD power cable to HDD.
3. Attach the hard disk by aligning installation holes to the case, hold and fix them by 4 M3*12 Head
Screws plus plain washers.
4. Connect the HDD data cable and HDD power cable to the correct interfaces on the mainboard.
5. Replace the DVR top cover, and attach it with the included screws.
Note1: Please use a HDD that is rated for security camera systems and purchase from a reputable
retailer to ensure quality. See http://kb.zmodo.com/article.php?id=176 for assistance choosing a hard
drive.
Note2: Please format HDD after installation, or the system will show an error notification of “Hard disk
error” accompanied by an audible alarm. Please see 4.9 Maintenance for details.
2.6 Real Panel Connection
*Power Input
Connect power adapter to Power Input interface of DVR. Confirm that the DVR power supply input
switch is positioned correctly for the local voltage before connecting and powering on the unit.
Turn on the unit by flipping the switch on the power supply. The power LED will light if the power cable
is connected correctly.
Note: Please use the power adapter contained in the package (Output will read 12v/5a).
*Video Input
The video input interface is a standard BNC socket, 1Vp-p, 75Ω.
Note: The video signal cable should be kept away from any interference such as electromagnetism.
*Audio Input
The audio input interface is standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600Ω.
Note: The audio input resistance is a little bit high; please use active sound collection device or active
microphone. The audio signal cable should be kept away from any interference such as
electromagnetism.