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
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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)
4
Audio In
4-channel audio input: RCA(2Vp-p, 600Ω)
5
VGA output
1 DIN-15
6
Network interface
1 RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive
USB interface
2 USB 2.0
7
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
5
Arrow Buttons
When in menu mode, press 【 】,【 】to
move selection boxes.
Press 【▲】,【▼】to select submenu
parameters.
6
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.
7
Switch from single camera and multi-camera
viewing modes.
8
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.
9
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.
14
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
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*Network Input
The network input interface is RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive.
Note: Confirm that the network band width is enough for transmitting high definition image smoothly.
A 4 or 8 channel DVR will require 512kbps upload and a 16 channel DVR will require 1mbps upload
speed from your ISP.
*Alarm Input and Output
The alarm input device should be the type of GND connected alarm or voltage input alarm, which can
be set as N/O. or N/C.
The requirements for the signal input level for voltage input alarm type is: low level: 0～2V; high level:
5～15V.
The green angle pins of the signal cable are supplied for access of PTZ and alarm devices. Please
follow these steps to connect:
1. Pull out the angle pins that inserted in the alarm input and output interfaces.
2. Screw out the screws by micro Philips screw driver, insert the signal cable into interface under
spring, and then tighten the screws.
3. Plugin the connected pins into green angle pin socket.
*PTZ Input
Connect the PTZ control interface to RS485 interface on rear panel. The connection method is similar
as above.
Note: Please refer to PTZ manual for setting specific parameters, for some PTZ devices contain
multiple telecommunication protocols, baud rates and IDs.
*Video Output Interface: TV (BNC) and VGA.
Note: VGA and TV cannot be selected in the operation interface simultaneously, but may be switched
by the mouse, front panel, or remote control in the menu.

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Chapter 3 Menu Description
3.1 Menu Structure

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3.2 Menu Operations
Press [SET] button to enter into system setting screen.
Press [●] button to start/stop recording manually.
Press [►] button to play record file.
Press [PTZ] button to enter into PTZ control screen.
Note: This manual shows the Menu selection icons and selection boxes in【XX】; the buttons in the
menu screen (except menu selection icons) in <XX>; the buttons on front panel and remote controller
in【XX】.
The highlighted menu is the active menu. Users can change the highlighted icon to the menu needed
using【▲】,【▼】,【◄】,【►】button, and pressing【OK】button to confirm selection, or pressing
【ESC】button to return to previous menu.
Selection box: Users can change the highlighted icon to the selection box needed using the【◄】,【►】
buttons, and press the【OK】button to confirm selection. Multiple items are allowed to be selected
together at once by left clicking on the mouse.
Sub menu list: Users can change the highlighted icon to the sub menu needed using【◄】, 【►】
buttons, or by using the scroll wheel on the mouse to select directly. Only one item can be selected
here.
Edition box: When in edition box, user can type in numbers directly by pressing number buttons. Press
【DEL】to delete the character before cursor and press 【OK】or 【ESC】button to exit.
Sub screen button: Press it to pop up sub screen. When in sub screen, select 【Confirm】to save
configuration and return to the upper menu. Press 【ESC】or select 【Cancel】to return to the upper
menu without being saved.
Use 【◄】,【►】to move highlight icon to any of the selection boxes. Press 【OK】button to switch to
another selection status. Use【▲】,【▼】to specify the sub menu value, where a sub menu selection
exists.
Exit: User can click【】button on the right upper corner, or single right click mouse, or press【ESC】
button to enter into the Save & Exit screen. From here you may choose to save your changes and then
exit or just exit.

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Chapter 4 Operations
4.1 Power on DVR
*Start-up
The Power LED will light after powering on correctly. Please refer to “2.6 Rear Panel Connection”for
details of the connection method. Press【Power on/off】button to start up device. The preview screen
will appear. After pressing the【ESC】button on the front panel or remote, or right clicking mouse, the
login box appears. Here you will select your user ID and enter the appropriate password.
Note1: Start up may take anywhere from 1-2 minutes. Please be patient.
Note2: You may modify passwords by selecting <Tool Bar>→<System>→<Password Setting>. Enter
the current password, then you may enter your new password, confirm it, and click OK. The new
password will take effect immediately.
Note3: Default password for Admin is 111111. Default password for User is 111111. Admin
password can be restored to factory defaults by short-circuit “JP 1” on the motherboard. After logging in
to the DVR as Admin, the Admin user can change other user’s passwords. The system supports 8
users, and the Admin is the account manager with all permissions, whose name cannot be deleted or
changed. The Admin user can add and delete all other users and permissions with those
corresponding users.
Note4: The DVR can identify display devices automatically. When connected either to VGA or TV, the
menu will be on the specified screen automatically after start-up; when connecting VGA and TV
simultaneously, two images will be displayed on the screen, but the menu system will display only on
the currently selected video output. The user may switch the output by clicking icon in the tool bar.
*System settings
Language: Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<System Setting>→<Language> to set language.
VGA Resolution: Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<System Setting>→<VGA Setting> to set
VGA resolution and refresh rate. It supports 800×600@60Hz, 1024×768@60Hz, 1280×1024@60Hz,
1440×900@60Hz currently.
WARNING: Setting an inappropriate resolution will give you a blank screen.
Date/Time: Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<System Setting>→<Time Format> to set time
format. 12 and 24 hour clocks are supported. Please enter<Tool Bar>→<System>→<System
Setting>→<Time Setting> to set the date and time.
Video Standard: Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<System Setting>→<Video Standard> to set
video standard. PAL, SECAME, and NTSC are supported. Please set according to camera’s
parameters.

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Note1: In order to avoid record files’ time confusion, you’d better stop recording before modifying
system time.
Note2: “Language” and “Time” will take effect instantly. “Record Resolution” and “Video Standard” will
take effect after being saved.
Note3: When the resolution setting exceeds the range of the display, please click 【ESC】->【2】->
【ESC】on the Front Panel or remote control (within 3 seconds) to reduce the resolution to 800X600
＠60HZ.
Note4: All Zmodo cameras are NTSC cameras. If your image is in black and white and rolling, please
check this setting to verify it is not on PAL or SECAME.
4.2 Preview
After starting up the system, the screen has a live view area and a tool bar. Right click on the mouse in
preview mode or press【OK】on the front panel to make the System Status/Tool Bar appear. System
status bar can be dragged to anywhere on the screen by the mouse. It will go back to the original
position after a device reboot. The system status bar will switch to the Tool Bar by right-clicking on the
mouse and hidden by right clicking again.
The camera images, channel name, record time, and alarm notifications will be displayed on the main
screen.
4.2.1 Channel Status Display Area
Under preview mode, channel shows current input image and channel status information (video status,
mode, and motion detection).
*View Mode Switching
When in 1/4/6/8/9/16 split view mode, the tile with a light green border is the current selected channel.
User can use the mouse or press 【Direction】buttons to switch to another tile. If the audio output
device is connected, the audio can also be heard together with the video when the matching channel is
selected. The audio will also be heard on its corresponding channel in playback mode.
User can select to display a single particular channel by pressing the Numbers buttons.
When in preview mode, user can enter into 1/4/6/8/9/16 split view mode by pressing 【FN】button
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*Image Parameters Setting
Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<Video>→<Color Setting> to set brightness, contrast, hue and
saturation. It will take effect instantly.
Note1: User can set image parameters of one channel one at a time or all channels at once by
selecting 【All】in <Camera Channel>.
Note2: In preview mode, brightness, contrast can be adjusted by remote controller directly.
*OSD Settings
The OSD of channel name and system time is supported. Please enter <Tool Bar>→<System>
→<Record Setting>→<OSD Setting> to set. The channel name will be displayed on upper left corner
and the channel time will be displayed on the upper right corner of the camera window.
*Channel Status Display Area
The channel statuses include: “motion detection triggered recording” / “common recording” / “motion
recording”/ “alarm triggered recording” / “external alarm input” /“alarm output”.
Indication of “motion detection” / “common recording” / “alarm recording” will be displayed on the right
upper corner of screen. The details are as follows:
Indicates “motion detected”. The settings of motion detection include sensitivity and area
selection. Please see “Motion Detection Settings” for details.
Blue indicates “common recording”. Please see Record for details.
Green indicates “motion detection triggered recording”.
Red indicates “alarm triggered recording”.
Grey indicates “manual recording”.
Indication of “external alarm input” / “alarm output” will be displayed on system status bar or Tool Bar.
The details are as follows:
: The 4/8 icons indicate the alarm input status. If alarm record mode is set, the icon is ,
otherwise it is . When triggered, it changes into red , External alarm input can trigger multiple
events handling rules. Please see Alarm Settings section for details.
: This icon indicates an alarm output. When the alarm output is in effect it will display this symbol.

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4.2.2 System Status Bar
In preview mode, the system status bar will display current system status, including: "External alarm
input" "Alarm output" / "hard disk capacity" / "number of the client connection" / "system time."
Indicates hard disk being OK. The number indicates the percentage of the total capacity of the
hard disk.
Indicates “Hard disk error” or “No hard disk”.
Indicates client connection. The number shows client linking number.
Indicates “No client connection”.
4.2.3 Tool Bar
Right click mouse or press [OK] button in preview mode, the Tool Bar shown as below will appear. 16
Channel DVR’s tool bar is as follows:
: Hide the tool bar.
: System configuration. Please see “3.1MenuStructure” for details.
: Manual record. Please see “4.3.1 Manual Record”for details.
: Search, playback and backup record files, please see “4.5 Video Playback”and “4.6 Video
Backup”for details.
: PTZ operation. Please see “4.4.1 PTZ Control”for details..
: Click to cancel alarm notification. Click this button will pop a message to show the present alarm
information.
: Fast play back. User can enter 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds before position to start playback and can
also jump to a specified time in the video.
: Shut down. Click this button will pop a message of “confirm password”. User has to enter Admin
password to shut down.
, , , , , : To set the preview mode of “Single splits view” , “4 splits view”, “6
splits view”, “8 splits view”, “9 splits view” ,“16 splits view”.
: Switch between TV and VGA. Menu will not be available on the current screen, only a preview
image.
: Adjusts the screens overall display location on the display, 8 pixels per unit.

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, :To reduce or increase screen in vertical direction.
, :Toreduceorincreasescreeninhorizontaldirection.
, , , :Tomovethescreenup,down,left,right.
:Tozoomoutthescreentolargestandshowincentral.
Note1：When the mouse hovers over a toolbar icon, it will display that buttons menu function in a
floating text box next to the cursor.
Note2：When video source is PAL, screen display range max is 720*576；When NTSC, screen display
max 720*480.
Note3: You may switch the display menu between VGAand TV by selecting 【ESC】->【1】->【ESC】
(sequence must be pressed within 3 seconds) on the remote control or Front panel.
4.3 Record
Record type contains manual record and schedule record. The priority of manual record is higher than
schedule. If the record schedule is conflicting with manual record, the manual record will be processed
first, until the manual record is disabled.
Record types include “common recording” / “alarm triggered recording” / “motion detection triggered
recording” / “alarm motion detection triggered recording”. Each of them is indicated with a grid of
different color, and each color indicates a particular record status. Please see ”4.3.2 Record Schedule”
for details. Record resolution: The device support "CIF" format.
Record quality: “Best 768Kbps” / “High 640Kbps” / “Better 512Kbps” / “Common 384Kbps”. And “User
setting” can help user to set one channels bit rate up to 2048Kbps.
Record frame rate: if the current selection is PAL, the frame rate options are “Full”/ “12” / “6” / “3” / “1” /
“User-defined”. If the current selection is NTSC, the frame rate options are “Full”/ “15” / “7” / “3” / “1”/
“User-defined”. Default is “All”, 25 fps for PAL and 30 fps for NTSC.
Record Resource: “Video” for video only or “Video andAudio” for recording video and audio.

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4.3.1 Manual Record
Please enter <Tool Bar>→<Manual Record> to enable or disable manual record on specific channels.
Press the 【●】button to start/stop recording manually.
Note1: The video type shown in the playback menu for “Manual Record” will appear as “Common
Record”
Note2: When Manual Record is enabled, it takes precedence over any Record Schedule settings.
4.3.2 Record Schedule
Please enter<Tool Bar>→<System>→<Record Setting> to set record schedule. The setting screen is
shown as the figure below:
Area 1: The current recording channel number.
Area 2: The record schedule.
Area 3: Description of record type.
The grid based recording schedule allows users to customize a schedule by inputting different record
types for days of the week on horizontal columns and hours of the day on vertical columns as matches
the users’ needs.
①Move highlight icon to a time grid using 【Direction】buttons.
②Specify the recording type by repeat pressing 【OK】button or double left clicking mouse,(the color
of the grid will change relevantly). Alternatively with the mouse you may click on a record type selection
at the bottom and then click and drag across the grid to change large grid portions at once.
③Select 【OK】to confirm settings. The settings will take effect after being saved.
Note1: User can copy the currentRecord type onto the neighboring grid by pressing【FN】button first ,
【Direction】buttons secondly, and then the【FN】button again to exit.
Note2: When motion detection recording is selected, the motion detection sensitivity and area should
be set to match your needs. Please refer to “4.4.2 Motion Detection Settings”for details. When alarm
recording is selected, the alarm triggering settings should be set to match your needs. Please refer to
“4.7.2 Event Handling”for details.

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4.4 Camera Control
4.4.1 PTZ Control
*PTZ Settings
Enter <Tool Bar>→<System>→<Video> to set camera channel, protocol, baud rate and ID.
Note:The different PTZ controlled by one PCI should have the corresponding PTZ ID. There are
256PTZ ID supported currently: 0-255.
*PTZ Operations
In preview mode, select a camera first (in 4/9/16 splits view mode, the selected tile is has a green
highlighted border) using mouse or【Numbers】buttons, and then enter <Tool Bar>→<PTZ Control> to
bring up the PTZ control menu as shown below:
NO.
Name
Description
①
Direction
Click the arrow icons to control the pan and tilt of PTZ.
Click the center icon to call sequence or run scanning.
Please refer to the PTZ manual for details of PTZ scanning mode.
②
Speed
Set the turning speed of PTZ camera.
③
Advanced
Click and to show/hide the advanced setting options.
④
Focus
Click to focus-in and focus-out (it is disabled for cameras with an automatic focus).
⑤
Iris
Click to make the image brighter or darker (it is disabled for cameras with automatic
iris adjustment).
⑥
Auxiliary
Open/close auxiliaries.
Click to open and click to close. Different functions respond to different
protocols. The auxiliaries include light, rain brash, power, etc. Please refer to PTZ
Cameras manual for details.
NOTE: Up to 2 auxiliaries are supported on DVR side.
Up to 4 auxiliaries are supported on the Web Client.
⑦
Zoom
Click to zoom in/zoom out.
⑧
Preset
1. Select the preset number in the preset window.
2. Position the camera as desired position. Save the position byclicking . Repeat the
step 1 and 2 to reset the desired position.