ZMODO DVR-H9106UVD-SV User manual

DVR-H9106UVD-SV

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
What You Get
1.1 – Benefits
1.2 – DVR Specifications
1.3 – Package Contents
1.4 – Optional Components
1.5 – What is the ?
2 – DVR Panels and Controls
2.1 – Front Panel
2.2 – Rear Panel
2.3 – Remote Control
3- Installing Your DVR Hardware.................
3.1 – Installing Your Hard Drive............
3.2 – Connecting Your Cameras........
3.2.1 – Indoor/Outdoor, Dome, and Bullet cameras
3.2.2 – PTZ (Pan/tilt/Zoom) Cameras
3.3 – Connecting Power.........
3.4 – Connecting an External Alarm.
3.5 – Connecting a Display
3.5.1 –Connecting a TV
3.5.2 – Connecting a Computer Monitor
3.6 – Connecting a USB Backup Device
3.7 – Connecting a USB Mouse
3.8 – Connecting Your DVR to Your Network...................
4 - Starting up Your DVR
4.1 – System Initialization
4.2 – Main Video Feed Display
4.3 – Setting System Date and Time
5 – Main Overview
5.1 – Main Menu..........
5.1.1 – Menu Function Buttons
5.2 – Quick Launch Menu
5.3 – Main Menu Functions Table
6 – Display Setup
6.1 – Title
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6.3 Col or..................................................................................................16
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6.5 Disp lay Time Options.. ............. ....... ....... ............. ....... ............. ....... ......16
7 Con figuri ng Recording Settings...............................................................17
7.1 Channel Co nfi guratio n Select.. ... ... ... ... ....... ... ... ... ... ... ....... ... ... ... ... ....... .17
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7.3 – Quality .. ..... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ... .1 7
7.4 – R esoluti on.. .... ....... .... ....... .... .... ....... .... .... ....... .... ....... .... .... ....... .... .... ..1 7
7.5 – Audio.... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .17
7.6 – Pack Time ................ ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... .......17
7.7– Recording Mode ..............................................................................17
7.7.1 – Schedule Setup .. ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. .18
8 – Net work Setup Menu..............................................................................18
8.1 – Type .................................................................................................18
8.2 – Me dia Port....... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....1 9
8.3 – Web Port .. ..... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ... .1 9
8.4 – IP Address. ..... ..... ..... ..... ......... ..... ..... ..... ..... .............. ..... ..... ..... ..... ......19
8.5 – Su bnet Mask... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .............. ..... ..... ..... ..... .............. ..... ..... .19
8.6 – Gateway .............................................................................................19
8.7 – D NS.. .... ....... .... .... .... .... ........... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .19
8.8 – Loc al Connecti on Instruct ions..............................................................20
8.8.1 – Testing DVR Local Connection...........................................................20
8.9 – UPNP..... .............................................................................................21
8.10 – DDNS Setup ... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ... .. ... .2 1
9 – Searching Playing and Backing up Video Files..........................................22
9.1 – Se arching for R ecordings.... ....... ............. ....... ....... ............. ....... ...........22
9.2 – Identifying Recordings .. ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... .. ..2 2
9.3 – Fi le List........ ..... ..... ..... ..... .............. ..... ..... ..... ..... .............. ..... ..... ..... ...22
9.4 – Lo g Sea rch.. ......... ..... .........................................................................22
9.5 – P laying Re cord ings.............................................................................23
9.5.1 – File List Controls .. ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. .23
9.6 – Backing Up Recordings ............. ....... ............. ....... ....... ............. ....... .....24
10 – Device Ma nagement. ......... .... ......... .... ..... .... ......... .... ..... .... ......... .... ..... .24
10.1 – Managing the Hard Drive.................... ....................... .........................25
10. 1.1 – HD D Sta tus...... ..............................................................................25
10.1 .2 – HDD Prop erty Fields... ...... ...... ................. ...... ...... ................. ...... ....25
10.1.3 – Overwrite .. ..... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. 26
10. 1.4 – Format HDD... .... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... ...2 6
10.1.5 – USB Format ..................................................................................26
10.2 – Alarm Setup . .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....... ...2 6
10.2.1 – I/O Channel and Statu s........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .....27
10.2.2 – Notification Options .. ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... .. ..2 7
10. 2.3 – Ala rm Ma nage..... .... .......................................................................28
10.2.4 – E-mail Setup ..............................................................................28
11 – PT Z S etup. ........... ..... ........... ........... ..... ........... ..... ...... ..... ........... ..... .....2 9
11.1 – Options .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....................................... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 29
12 – Mobile Phone Setup ..........................................................................30
12.1 – Setting Up Your Phone .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... .. 31
13 – Motion Detection..............................................................................31
13.1 – Options .............................................................................................32
13.2 – MD Area .. .......... ................................................. .......... .......... ......32
14 – System Setup . .... .... .... .... ........... .... .... .... .... .... ........... .... .... .... .... .... ......32
14.1 – Time Setup (Date/Time)...................................................................................33
14.1.1 – DST (DayligHT Savings Time)........................................................................33
14.2 – Password Setup..............................................................................................33
14.2.1 – Device ID......................................................................................................34
14.2.2 – Password Enable..........................................................................................34
14.2.3 – User Password..............................................................................................34
14.2.4 – Admin Password...........................................................................................34
14.3 – Video Setup....................................................................................................34
14.3.1 – Video System...............................................................................................34
14.3.2 – Video Port ................................................................................................34
14.3.3 – Dwell Time ................................................................................................34
14.3.4 – Sequence ....................................................................................................34
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14.4 – La nguag e ( Syste m L angua ge)........ ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ..... .....35
14.5 – Inf o ( System Informati on)....................................,..............................35
14. 5.1 – D evice Type. ......... ......... .... ..... .... ......... ......... .... ..... .... ......... .... ..... ..35
14. 5.2 – Software v ersio n.... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ...35
14. 5.3 – MAC Addres s... .... .... .... ......... .... .... .... .... ......... .... .... .... .... ............. ...3 5
14.6 – Ma intain (System Ma intain ).................................,..............................35
14. 6.1 – Au to Ma intain.................................................................................36
14.6.2 – System Update . ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ..3 6
14.6.3 – Loa d Default....... ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... ........... ..... ..... ...36
14. 6.4 – Re boot .... .......................................................................................36
15. –PTZ Cr uis ing.... ... .... ... ....... ... .... ... ....... ....... ... .... ... ....... ... .... ... .... ... ....... .37
15.1 – PT Z S etup. ........... ..... ........... ..... ........... ..... ........... ..... ...... ..... ........... ..37
15.1.1 – PTZ Control Panel Functions .........................................................37
15. 2 – C ruise S etup. ......... ..... ..... ......... ..... ......... ..... ..... ......... ..... ......... ..... ....3 7
15. 2.1 – PTZ Com mand s..............................................................................37
15.3 – Starting and Stopping the Cruise Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
16 – Frequently Asked Questions .. ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... 38
17 – Append ices .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... .... ....... .... .... .... .... .... ........... .... .... .... .40
17. 1 - Warranty. .... .... .... .... .... .... ............. .... .... .... .... .... .... ............. .... .... .... .... .40
17.2 – Hardware Upgrade (Trade-in) Policy ..................................................40
17. 3 – Fir mwar e Upgrades...........................................................................40
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1. Use proper power source.
Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than specified
voltage (100-240V AC).
2. Never insert anything metallic into DVR.
Inserting metal object into the DVR can be a source of dangerous electric shock.
3. Do not operate in wet or dusty environment.
Avoid places like a damp basement or dusty hallway.
4. Do not expose this product to water.
If this product gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
5. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
To clean the outside case of the DVR, use a cloth lightly dampened with water (no
solvents).
6. Provide proper ventilation.
Although the is equipped with internal cooling fans, a hard drive is
used for video storage, which generates heat during operation. Do not block the
air vents (bottom, upper, sides and back) of the DVR that cool down the system
while running.
7. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you remove the cover of the
DVR. If there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from the DVR, unplug it
immediately and contact Customer Service.
8. Handle DVR box carefully.
Dropping the DVR on any hard surface may cause a malfunction. If the DVR does
not work properly due to physical damage, please contact Customer Service for
repair or exchange.
9. Use standard lithium cell battery. (NOTE: Manufacturer has preinstalled
battery.)
The standard lithium cell 3v battery located on the motherboard
should be replaced if the time clock does not hold its time after
the power is turned off. Warning: unplug the DVR before replacing
battery or you may be subjected to severe electrical shock.
Properly dispose of old batteries.
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WHAT YOU GET
1.1 - Benefits
Watch what's going on as it happens in real time.
Save your recorded files and snapshots on a DVR-rated hard drive.
Backup and move your videos off-site with either a USB flash drive, external
hard drive, or DVD±RW drive.
View what you recorded straight from the DVR or remotely from a computer.
Set up your DVR to be accessed from any Internet-connected computer.
Friends, family, and co-workers can be given permission, too. Double-encoded
bit network transmission keeps your video secure.
Get notified of system event and motion detection – by e-mail, too!
Move through menus easily and quickly with RS485 keyboard (not included)
and USB 2.0 mouse.
Connect Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras – freeing you from fixed position cameras –
and giving you 180˚ motion control, leaving no corners undetected.
Download and install software on your mobile phone to view your DVR and
cameras.
Record, play back, and connect remotely at the same time with Triplex
technology.
Pierce low- or no-light conditions using cameras with Infrared LED light
(night vision) technology.
Pack your videos in increments of 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes for better search
and storage.
Display menus in your language with Multi-lingual OSD (Operating System
Display).
Configure your DVR and cameras with a familiar look and feel with graphical
interface.
Connect a standard VGA computer monitor or a TV with RCA jacks (using
BNC-to-RCA adapter).
Keep your DVR in optimal performance condition by scheduling automatic
restarting.
Store more videos on the DVR and use less space with H.264 (MPEG-4)
video compression format.
1.2 - DVR SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Video Compression
Audio Compression
Operating System
Signal System
Video Input
Video Output
Audio Input
Audio Output
Display Frame Rate
Display Resolution
Recording Frame Rate
Recording Mode
Playback Resolution
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H.264
8kHz * 16 bit ADPCM
Linux Based
NTSC / PAL
BNC16-Channel Input
BNC2-Channel Output
BNC4-Channel Input
BNC2-Channel Output
NTSC: 480fps / PAL: 400fps
D1: 704 x 480 (NTSC) / 704 x 576 (PAL)
NTSC: 480 fps/ PAL: 400 fps
NTSC: CIF (352x240), PAL: CIF (352x288) ½
Always / Schedule / Manual / Motion Detection /
Sensor Triggered / Net-viewer Recording
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2 – DVR PANELS AND CONTROLS
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A. Move Left
B. Enter/Select
C. Move Right
D. Move Up
E. Open Main Menu/Esc Current Menu
F. Move Down
G. Right Control Panel
H. DVD Drive Door
I. Left Control Panel
J. Unknown
K. Rewind
L. Skip Forward
M. Play
N. USB Backup Device Port
O. Fast Forward
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1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS
(1) DVR
(1) 12V Power Supply with power cord
(1) USB mouse
(1) Remote Control
(2) AAA batteries
(1) User Manual
(1) Software CD
Extra Phillips screws
1.4 – OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
The following components are not included with the bare DVR, but can be added
as customizations during checkout. Complete kits may come with one or more of
these.
500GB or 1TB HDD
19” LCD Monitor
DVD±RW Drive
1.5 – WHAT IS THE ?
The is our professional series DVR with 16 camera-input
channels, a VGA output port for viewing on a computer monitor (sold separately),
and a DVD±RW Drive for backup.
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2.1.1 – H9106UVD-SV FRONT PANEL NAVIGATION
Up/Down – Move Up/Down
REW – Move Left
FWD – Move Right
Menu/Esc – Accesses Main Menu or Exits current screen
SEL – Confirms selection or Edits field value
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HDD Support
DVD Writer
Network Connection
Network Protocol
Network Remote
3G Mobile
VGA Output
SATA HDD x 1 (Max up to 1TB)
Optional
10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
TCP/IP, DDNS
Remote Client Software and IE Browser
Support mobile phone based on Windows Mobile, Symbian
S60 3rd, iPhone and blackberry
Yes
PTZ Control
USB
Remote Control
Mouse
Power Supply
Built-in RS485, Support PELCO-P/D
3 USB Interfaces
Included
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A. Starts Manual Recording
B. Stops Manual Recording
C. Mutes Audio Output
D. Opens Video Search Menu
E. Opens PTZ Setup
F. Zoom In
G. Focus In
H. Open Iris
I. Locks Menu
J. Zoom Out
K. Focus Out
L. Close Iris

3- INSTALLING YOUR DVR HARDWARE
This section refers exclusively to the connection of hardware to the DVR.
Forinformation regarding software configuration, please refer to the applicable
section of the manual.
3.1 - INSTALLING YOUR HARD DRIVE
If a hard drive was selected with the purchase of the DVR, the hard drive is
already installed. Although not recommended, a bare DVR can be purchased
without a hard drive, requiring one to be installed separately.
1. Remove chassis screws.
2. Slide back DVR chassis cover.
3. Insert data cable securely into hard drive.
4. Insert power cable securely into hard drive.
5. Place hard drive upside down in bay and fasten with screws.
6. Carefully replace cover.
7. Reattach chassis screws.
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Data Cable
Power
Cable
Figure 3-5: Inside the DVR with h ard drive installed correctly
3.2 - CONNECTING YOUR CAMERAS
3.2.1 - INDOOR/OUTDOOR, DOME, AND BULLET CAMERAS
What you will need:
· Camera
· DVR
· Video + Power Extension Cable
· 12V Power Adapter or Power Box
Important! Do not use any other power sources other than those provided with
the package.
Your camera has a built-in cord that splits into one (1) BNC video connector and
one (1) RCA 12V DC power connector.
Data
Cable
Power
Cable
Figure 3-6: SATA HDD cable connections
Important! There is only one way to correctly connect cables. If the connections
do not fit together properly, reverse the cables.
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Table 2-4: Front Right Panel Controls
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A. Channel 1
B. Channel 2
C. Channel 3
D. Channel 4
E. Channel 5
F. Channel 6
G. Channel 7
H. Channel 8
I . Channel 9
J . Channel 10
K. Change Display Mode
L. PIP Mode
M. 2x2 Channel View
N. 3x3 Channel View
O. 4x4 Channel View
P . Start Rotate
2.2 – H9106UVD-SV REAR PANEL
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I. VGA Output
J. Power Switch
K. DC 12V Input
E. Two (2) Audio Outputs
F. USB Mouse Port
G. Ethernet Port
H. RS485 Interface
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B. Video Search
C. 2x2/Quad View
D. 3x3/9-CH View
E. 4x4/16-Ch View
F. Start/Stop Rotate
G. Number Pad/CH1-CH10
H. Toggles C-E Views
I . Move Up
J. Move Left
K. Enter
L . Move Right
M. Move Down
N. Main Menu/Escape
O. Play In Play
P . Mute
Q. Fast Forward
R. Start Recording
S. Video Search
T. 2x2/Quad View
U. 3x3/9-CH View
V. 4x4/16-Ch View
W. Start/Stop Rotate
X. Number Pad/CH1-
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Y. Toggles C-E Views
Z . Move Up
AA. Move Left
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3.2.2 – PTZ (PAN/TILT/ZOOM) CAMERAS
corresponding to the channel that is viewed and configured in the DVR console.
Select the video input channel of your choice and attach the BNC connector on
the other end of the extension cable to the video input channel. See Figure 5.
3. Insert the RS485 wires into the RS485 interface port.
I. Holding one end of RS485 cable, use wire cutters to strip about ½” of the
plastic casing around the red and black wires, taking care to not cut or damage
the copper wire.
ii. Using a pin or eyeglass screwdriver, depress the tab above the positive (+)
port.
iii. Insert the red wire until slight resistance is met.
iv. Release the tab to lock the wire in place.
v. Depress the negative (–) tab.
vi. Insert the black wire until slight resistance is met.
vii. Release the tab to lock the wire in place.
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4. Connect the camera's pink/gray RS485 wires to the red/black RS485 wires.
I. Holding the RS485 cable extending from the rear of the camera, use wire
cutters to strip about ½” of the plastic casing around the pink and gray wires,
taking care to not cut or damage the copper wire.
ii. Twist the pink and red wires (+) together.
iii. Twist the gray and black wires together (-) together.
iv. Repeat steps i through iii for each additional PTZ camera.
v. Secure wires with electrical tape.
5. Connect the female end of the 12V DC power connector from the camera to
male end on the extension cable. See Figure 6.
6. Connect power connector on other end of extension cable to power adapter.
For instructions on configuring dip switches for PTZ cameras, please visit
http://zmodo.net or contact Technical Support.
3.3 – CONNECTING POWER
The package includes a 12V/8A DC power supply.
When connecting the DVR and cameras to a power source, please only use the
power adapters or power boxes supplied by Zmodo.
Please do not cut, splice, or otherwise modify the electrical wires on any of the
Zmodo cameras, DVRs, or power supplies. Doing so will prevent us from
providing further technical support and will void the equipment warranty.
3.4 – Connecting an External Alarm
The supports connecting external alarm sensors to the RS485
interface on the rear panel of the DVR.
The purpose of external alarm sensors is to activate recording on a given channel
when the sensor is activated or a condition is met, such as a door opening.
To configure the external alarm settings, please refer to Section 10.2.
For complete instructions regarding connecting external alarm sensors, please
visit or contact Technical Support.
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Figure 3-10: Connecting PTZ c amera to RS485 Interface
1.This figure is only a represe ntation. Actual RS485 inputs and w ire colors may differ s lightly.
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Step 3: Connect the female end of the 12V
DC power connector from the camera to
male end on the extension cable.
Step 4: Connect power connector on other
end of extension cable to Zmodo power
adapter or power box.
Figure 3-9: Video/power extension cable and camera's female power
cable connected
Figure 3-8: DVR rear panel with C H1 input, BNC Video Out, USB
mouse, VGA output, and power ada pter connected.
Step 1: Connect the female BNC video
connector from the camera into the male
BNC video connector of the extension
cable. The male end attaches to the
female end clockwise and locks into
place.
Step 2: Your 16-Channel DVR has sixteen
video input ports, labeled CH1 to CH16,
corresponding to the channel that is viewed
and configured in the DVR console. Select
the video input channel of your choice and
attach the BNC connector on the other end
of the extension cable to the video input
channel.
Figure 3-7: Video/power extension cable and camera's BNC female
video cable connected
Figure 3-7: DVR rear panel with C H1 input, power adapter, and
VGA output connected.
1. Connect the female BNC video connector from the camera into the male BNC
video connector of the extension cable. The male end attaches to the female end
clockwise and locks into place. See Figure 4.
2. Your 16-Channel DVR has sixteen video input ports, labeled CH1 to CH16,
2.Camera's RS485 wire color s differ by make and model.
This section only covers connecting PTZ
cameras to the rear panel of the DVR. In
order to setup the software options, please
see Section11-PTZ SETUP.
What you will need:
· PTZ Camera (only CM-T1311BG, CM-
T1001BG, and CM-T1002BG have pan,
tilt, and zoom control functionality)
· RS485 (red/black) wire (not included)
· DVR with RS485 interface port
· Electrical tape
· Video + Power Extension Cable (sold
with some kits)
· 12V/5A Power Adapter for each camera

3.8 – CONNECTING THE DVR TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
These instructions will connect the DVR to local area network; however, further
steps may need to be taken to view the DVR on a local computer.
What you will need:
· DVR
· Ethernet cable (not included)
· Network Router (not included)
Steps:
1. Power off DVR.
2. Connect one end of Ethernet cable to LAN port
on rear panel of DVR.
3. Connect other end of Ethernet cable to an open
LAN port on the network router.
4. Power on DVR.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issue
recognize it and a Windows PC can read the files. While Linux can theoretically
read NTFS, FAT32 is a preferable option.
The USB Backup Device Port is on the front panel of the DVR, and it is identified
with the universal USB symbol ( )
If the flash drive or external HDD is formatted properly, simply plug the device into
the USB port on the DVR
While you can either format the drive as FAT32 first from a Windows PC, you may
also format the drive using the USB format command in the HDD Management
console.
Important Note: Formatting the drive will erase all contents currently stored on it.
3.7 – Connecting a USB Mouse
The mouse USB port is on the rear panel of the DVR, and it is labeled with a
mouse icon.
1. Power off or unplug the DVR.
2. Connect mouse.
3. Power on or plug in the DVR.
No other configuration is necessary.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issues
· There is no mouse pointer
· There is a pointer, but it does not move.
· The mouse stops working.
Suggestions
1. Follow steps one through three above.
2. Try a different mouse.
3. Test the malfunctioning mouse by connecting it to a computer.
3.6 – Connecting a USB Backup Device
Two types of USB devices that can be connected to the DVR for backing up
recording files are either a portable flash drive (thumb drive) or an external hard
drive.
The DVR runs on a Linux platform, so the drive must be formatted for the DVR to
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3.5 – CONNECTING A DISPLAY
3.5.1 – CONNECTING A TV
What you will need:
DVR
TV (not included)
BNC to RCA Adapter (sold separately)
RCA A/V cable (not included)
Step 1: Power off DVR and TV.
Step 2: Locate Video Output port on rear panel of DVR.
Step 3: Connect BNC-RCA adapter to one of the two Video Output ports.
Step 4: Insert one end of yellow (video) connector into BNC-RCA adapter and
other end into yellow (video) female input jack of TV.
Step 5: Power on TV. It may be necessary to change TV channel to AUX or
INPUT.
Step 6: Power on DVR. Wait until system is fully initialized.
Please refer to Section 2.2 – Rear Panel for location of ports.
3.5.2 – CONNECTING A COMPUTER MONITOR
What you will need:
DVR
VGA Monitor (sold separately by retail electronics stores or as an add-on
option with DVRs and complete security kits)
VGA cable (usually included with monitor)
Step 1: Power off DVR and monitor.
Step 2: Locate VGA port on rear panel of DVR. See Section 2.2.
Step 3: Connect VGA cable from monitor to VGA port on rear panel of DVR.
Step 4: Power on monitor.
Step 6: Power on DVR. Wait until system is fully initialized.
No other configuration is necessary.
Important !
· The VGA output of the DVR does not function with DVI or HDMI monitors unless
an adapter is used (sold separately by retail electronics stores).
· We do not advise changing the DVR's VGA monitor resolution. This could
render the DVR display unviewable. If that situation occurs, please see Section
14.3.1
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4 - STARTING UP YOUR DVR
4.1 – SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
Connecting the power supply to the
DVR and flipping the rear power switch
to “” will begin the startup process.
After a few moments, a message
s i milar t o the f o llowin g w i l l b e
displayed
4.2 – MAIN VIDEO FEED DISPLAY
After the DVR has completed the startup process, the main video feed will be
displayed. If no cameras, connected, the channels will show Video Loss status
messages. If cameras are connected and working properly, live video will appear
on the respective channels.
· Full Screen Mode – Double-click channel to be maximized
· Sixteen Channel Mode – Double-click while in Full Screen Mode
· Quick Launch Menu – Right-click on screen
· Multipicture Mode – Right-click to activate Quick Launch menu and then select
MULTIPICTURE.
Figure 4-11: System
initializing message
should appear a few
moments after
powering on the DVR.
· LAN port lights are not lit either on DVR or network router.
Suggestions
· Try different Ethernet cable.
· Reboot DVR.
· Reboot router.
For more information regarding configuring your DVR for local and remote
access, please visit http://zmodo.net or contact Technical Support.
4.3 – SETTING SYSTEM DATE AND TIME
In order to find and view recordings for the proper date, it will be necessary to set
the system date and time.
1. Go to Main Menu > System > Date/Time
2. Click Date field and enter today's date.
3. Click Time field and enter current time.
4. Click Time Zone drop-down menu and
select proper time zone.
5. Click DST drop-down menu and select On
or Off for your location.
6. Click Apply > OK > Exit. Figure 4-14: Setting correc t system date and time
Figure 4-12: Main Video Display when no cameras
are connected. The “H” icon indicates no hard drive
detected.
Figure 4-12: Multipicture o ptions in Quick Launch menu
5.1 – Main Menu
The Main Menu contains the following sub-menus:
1. Camera – Configure Live View and color options.
2. Record - Configure recording options, resolution, and scheduling
3. Network – Configure DVR for local and remote online access
4. Search – Search for, play, and backup recorded files
5. Devices – Manage hard drive, alarm, PTZ, mobile phone, and motion
detection settings.
6. System – Configure date and time, security settings, video options, system
language, device information, and automatic maintenance.
In order to access the Main Menu, either right-click on the live feed display and
then click Main Menu or press the Menu button on the front panel.
5 – MENU OVERVIEW
Figure 5-17: Main Menu
5.1.1 - Menu Function Buttons
The following buttons are common to most
menus and submenus:
DEFAULT – Clicking this button resets
current menu options to factory defaults.
APPLY – Saves changes made to Display
Setup options.
EXIT – Exits Display Setup menu. Changes
will be discarded if not applied first.
5.2 – Quick Launch Menu
In order to access the Quick Launch menu, from the main video feed, right-click
the mouse.
MAIN MENU – Accesses Main Menu
MULTIPICTURE – Sets preference for live video display. Options are:

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PIP MODE – Selects Picture-in-Picture mode. Options are 1X1 and 1X2.
PTZ – Accesses Pan/Tilt/Zoom control panel. See Section 15 – PTZ Control Panel.
VIDEO SEARCH – Accesses Video Search menu for locating recorded video files
MUTE – Disable audio output.
START RECORD – Starts manual recording
STOP RECORD – Stops manual recording
START/STOP ROTATE – Executes/Aborts channel view rotation
START/STOP CRUISE – Executes/Aborts PTZ program
MENU LOCK – User must enter password in order to access Main Menu and Quick Launch
options.
This feature is available after the admin and user passwords are configured.
Figure 5-15: Menu Lock dialog b ox
Figure 5-16: The Quick Launch is
activated by a right-click on t he main
video display.
Record Setup
Display Setup configures the
live view for each channel.
Display Setup configures the
live view for each channel.
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5.3–MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS TABLE
Menu Option Sub-MenusFunction Function
Display Setup
Display Setup configures the
live view for each channel.
Color Setup permits
adjustment of video for each
individual camera
Color Setup
Netword Setup
Configures DVR and
cameras to be viewed and
controlled remotely from any
computer with an Internet
connection.
DDNS settings maintain the
link between the DDNS
account and the public IP
address.
DDNS Setup
Video Search
Searches for recordings and
system events. Plays back
and backs up recordings.
Plays back recordings
Lists recordings
Lists system and alarm
events
Playback
File List
Log Search
Device
Management
HDD Management
Alarm Setup
PTZ Setup
Mobile
Motion Detection
KB Setup
Displays hard drive status,
space and recording time.
Commands are available to
format the hard drive and
USB backup device.
HDD
Management
Configures notification
conditions, alarm settings,
and e-mail options.
Alarm Setup
Configures DVR firmware to
match PTZ cameras dip
switches.
PTZ Setup
Sets a username, password,
and port for connecting to
the DVR remotely via mobile
phone.
Mobile
Turns and off motion
detection.
Sets sensitivity and
detection area.