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4/8/16Channel DVR Quick Manual
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4/8/16Channel DVR Quick Manual
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Notes:
 The power suppl of this DVR is provided through DC12V3A adapter, please check the
power outlet before installation and ensure it can meet the requirements of the
adapter;
 Do not place the DVR at a place subject to rain and moisture;
 Do not install the DVR at a place subject to violent vibration;
 Do not install the DVR at a place subject to direct sunlight, and be far awa from high
temperature environment;
 The DVR’s back panel should be placed 15cm or more awa from other objects or wall
for cooling;
 The DVR should work under temperature, humidit and voltage according to its
technical specifications;
 The space where DVR is installed should not be stored with corrosive chemicals that
ma produce volatile gases to avoid affecting the DVR’s life.
 The DVR should be installed in a space without much dust, and the environment
should be kept clean and tid .
 Proper grounding should be guaranteed during operation;
 The DVR should be installed to ensure proper connection with other devices.
Please bu HDD from official channel to meet DVR’s long-time and large data reading and
writing requirements.
Statement
 This manual onl introduces basic operation, and please refers to the E-manual in the
CD for detailed operation.
 Please refer to the real product and this manual is just for reference.
 Products update without further notice. Nuances of partial functions are permitted
after updating.
 Please contact the Customer Service Department for the latest program and
supplementar instruction files.
 This manual is applicable to various models, and the specific operation of each
product is not listed here. Users can operate the DVR based on this manual for the
actual products.
 We have tried our best to ensure the completeness and accurac of this manual.
However, due to the unstable environment and other reasons, the real value of some
data ma differ. If an problem or dispute arises, the compan ’s final explanation will
prevail.
 If carr ing out operation not according to the instruction of this manual, the users
shall bear the losses sustained.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Open-case inspection and quick installation ..................................... 3
1.1 Open-case inspection .......................................................................... 3
1.2 Product appearance and port .............................................................. 3
1.3 Quick Installation ................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 HDD installation ........................................................................ 5
1.3.2 Power on ................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation ................................................... 6
2.1 Power on and login .............................................................................. 6
2.2 Main menu .......................................................................................... 6
2.3 Recording mode ................................................................................... 7
2.4 Recording Search and Pla back ........................................................... 8
2.4.1 Search and pla back ................................................................. 8
2.4.2 Recording backup ..................................................................... 8
2.5 Alarm Setup ......................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Alarm basic setup ..................................................................... 9
2.5.2 E-mail alarm setup .................................................................... 9
2.6 PTZ Control ........................................................................................ 10
2.7 Motion Detection .............................................................................. 11
2.8 Network setup ................................................................................... 12
2.9 Port mapping ..................................................................................... 13
2.10 Mobile phone surveillance .............................................................. 14
2.10.1 Mobile phone surveillance ................................................... 14
2.10.2 Mobile Phone end login ........................................................ 14
2.11 Client end and pla ing software ...................................................... 15
2.11.1 Client end installation & running .......................................... 15
2.11.2 Pla er .................................................................................... 16
2.12 IE login ............................................................................................. 16
2.12.1 Controls installation download ............................................. 16
2.12.2 IE login .................................................................................. 17
2.13 Central Management Software (CMS) ............................................. 18
Appendix: S stem Connection Picture ............................................................. 20

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Chapter 1 Open-case inspection and quick installation
1.1 Open-case inspection
◆When ou receive the products, please check if the DVR is complete or make sure if
there is an accidental damage during transportation.
◆ Then, please open the package and check if the accessories are complete. You can
remove the protective film of the DVR package.
The Package contains the following accessories:
◎One IR remote controller
◎One pair of remote controller batteries
◎One piece of Product Certificate
◎One piece of product Warrant Card
◎One piece of User Manual
◎One SATA HDD cable (alread installed in the case)
◎One DC12V3A power adapter
◎One HDD bracket (alread installed) and a set of mounting screws
◎One HDD power suppl cable (installed in the case)
◎One piece of CD
Specific product accessories ma be different, so please refer to the real products.
1.2 Product appearance and port
Front panel 1:
1.Power switch 2.Start recording 3.Stop recording 4.Video search 5.Mute 6.Diplay
mode .Main menu; PTZ control; Exit/Return 8.LINK:Network connection indicator
9.Confirm 10.Directional 11.Power LED 12. 2.0 USB interface, which can be accessed
to USB disk for backup or upgrading 13.Remote control infrared receiver 14.USB
mouse interface
Front panel 2:
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1.Power switch 2.Rewind 3.Play 4.Pause 5.Foward 6.Manual start/stop recording
.Mute 8.Video search 9.PTZ control 10.REC:Video recording indicator; PWR: Power
LED 11.ESC:Exit/Return 12.DISPLAY:Display mode; MENU: Main menu
13.up,down,left,right and Confirm 14.USB interface(the upper one for USB flash disk, the
one below for mouse connection) 15.Remote control infrared receiver
Front panel 3：
1.Rewind 2.Play 3.Pause 4.Forward 5.Manual start/stop recording
6.up,down,left,right and Confirm .ESC:Exit/Return 8.Remote control infrared receiver
9.Mute 10.Video search 11.PTZ control 12.DISPLAY:Display mode 13.MENU:Main
menu 14.Status indicator
Front panel 4：
Back panel 1：
1.Video in 2.Audio in 3.Video out 4.Audio out 5.VGA video output port 6.Network
port .RS485 8.Power supply 9.Alarm output 10.Auxiliary DC12V output
11.Alarm input 12.Grounding terminal
Note: The above figure is the 8CH VR back panel. As for the back panel of 4CH
VR, there will be only 4CH video inputs and 4CH video output .
Back panel 2：
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1. Video in 2. Video out (BNC port) 3. Audio out 4. Audio in 5. VGA output port
6.Network port .RS485 8.Public terminal 9. Alarm output 10. Alarm input 11.
Power input 12.Grounding terminal
Note: The above picture is the back panel of 16CH VR.
Back panel 3：
1.Video in 2.Video out 3.VGA output port 4.USB interface 5.Network interface
6.RS485 .Power in
Back panel 4：
1.Video in 2.Audio in 3.Audio out 4.Video out 5.VGA output port 6.USB interface
.Network port 8.RS485 9.Power in 10.Alarm output; Public terminal; Alarm input
1.3 Quick Installation
1.3.1 HDD installation
HDD must be installed b technicians to avoid damage to the equipment and hard disk. The
DVR mainframe must be powered off before operation. The DVR supports HDD with SATA
HDD interface.
Installation procedures are as follows:
A. Open the equipment and a HDD bracket can be seen;
B. Connect the HDD data and power cable well;
C. Put the HDD into the bracket and target the screw holes at the bracket;
D. Fix the HDD on the bracket with screws, and cover the DVR.
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Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
Connect
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
Note:
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
video pre
follows: Main Menu→HD
formatting.
2.1 Power on and login
The DVR
direc
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
If
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
lock
Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
Connect
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
Note:
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
video pre
follows: Main Menu→HD
formatting.
2.1 Power on and login
The DVR
direc
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
lock
, video search, PTZ
Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
Connect
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
Note:
1.
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
video pre
follows: Main Menu→HD
formatting.
2.1 Power on and login
The DVR
direc
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
, video search, PTZ
Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
Connect
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
1.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
video pre
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
formatting.
2.1 Power on and login
The DVR
’
s
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
, video search, PTZ
Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
video pre
-
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
formatting.
2.1 Power on and login
s
initial
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
, video search, PTZ
Note: The new
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
2.1 Power on and login
initial
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
, video search, PTZ
Note: The new
ly
the mainframe.
1.3.2 Power on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
initial
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
, video search, PTZ
ly
the mainframe.
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
initial
device ID
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
password, and d
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
s stem in the pop
-
, video search, PTZ
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
device ID
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
-
up menu.
, video search, PTZ
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
device ID
tl . Users can set
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
2.2 Main menu
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
up menu.
, video search, PTZ
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
view picture.
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
device ID
ordinar
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
up menu.
control and video recording.
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
2.The newl installed HDD
follows: Main Menu→HD
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
device ID
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ordinar
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
up menu.
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
2.The newl installed HDD
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
is 000000 without
ordinar
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
up menu.
Users
control and video recording.
4/8/16
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
2.The newl installed HDD
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
2.1 Power on and login
is 000000 without
ordinar
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
ou want to operate in main
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
Users
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
2.The newl installed HDD
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
Users
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
2.The newl installed HDD
can
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
Users
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
the DC12V3A power adapter
in
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
can
not
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
on the right side
default
done
remote controller is operating man
equipment
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
in
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
not
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
on the right side
default
done
remote controller is operating man
equipment
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
displa 4/8/16 channel monitoring image.
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
not
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
on the right side
default
done
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
equipment
equipment code input, or the remote control
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
is 000000 without
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
on the right side
default
ID
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
equipment
equipment code input, or the remote control
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
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installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
on the right side
ID
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
equipment
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
If the HDD fails to be installed when D
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
Device ID:
It is just oka to enter
on the right side
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
equipment
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
It is just oka to enter
on the right side
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
control and video recording.
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
login” interface:
It is just oka to enter
on the right side
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
on the right side
in corres
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
in corres
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
in corres
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
Channel DVR Quick Manual
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
in corres
will be guided when mouse operation
. We recommend
setting
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
in corres
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
setting
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
setting
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
setting
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
It is just oka to enter
device ID
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
a
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
an password, the user can
enter
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
device ID
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
a
password when
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
Chapter 2 Software interface basic operation
enter
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
device ID
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
to the power socket, and press the po
wer button
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
enter
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
device ID
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
remote controller is operating man
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
wer button
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
device ID
displa ed
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
remote controller is operating man
t pes of
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
wer button
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
ifferent permissions will be given according to different passwords).
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
displa ed
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
t pes of
, to distinguish through targeted
ler will disturb the adjacent mainframe.
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
wer button
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
displa ed
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
t pes of
, to distinguish through targeted
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
can set or control parameters including main menu,
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
wer button
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
displa ed
ponding input box. The
will be guided when mouse operation
password when
t pes of
, to distinguish through targeted
Click mouse right button after s stem startup, and quick operations are available to D
VR
can set or control parameters including main menu,
ke
installed H can be served for video recording after formatting on
wer button
,
the recorder will be on. The power indicator “POWER” is on at this time, the monitor will
VR mainframe is power on, or the newl
installed HDD fails to be formatted on the mainframe, the red “H” logo will be shown in
be used until formatted in the equipment as
D→HDD Format. The s stem will be restarted after completion of
main menu
password and administrator password. The administrator
has all the operating privileges, while ordinar users can onl carr out monitor and video
search/ pla back operations. (The mainframe will match automaticall when ou enter
menu after the password is set, the s stem will displa “user
displa ed
ponding input box. The
is
password when
t pes of
, to distinguish through targeted
VR
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【Pla back】: Search detailed recording files
【Record】: Set the recording mode including
channels, qualit , frame rate, etc.
【HDD】: Check HDD capacit and formatting
【Setup】: Setup of s stem basic information
including language, time, user password, etc.
【Advanced】: Setup of alarm, motion detection,
and mobile phone surveillance, etc.
【Exit】: Exit menu
Note: For detailed operation, please refer to the detailed operation manual in the
C .
2.3 Recording mode
The default recording mode used for the first time is the normall open and continuous
video. Enter the Recording mode from “Main menu”—“Recording Mode”, as shown below:
Channel: Select the corresponding video channel on
or off (16ch DVR with 16 channels).
Resolution: D1 (704x576), Half-D1 (704x288) and
CIF (352x288), among which D1 is of the highest
resolution.
Quality: best, fine, and normal qualit ,
corresponding to 3 data stream standards of highest, high and medium bit rates
Frame rate: Adjust video frame rate
Record: Set the record switch.
Package Time: There are four options -15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes.
REC mode: Startup recording and Timing recording
hen powered on: starting recording when the DVR is energized (It works onl if the
corresponding channel is enabled in the “Channel” option.)
Timing recording: performing recording as scheduled. When “timing recording” is
selected, the “Record Time Configuration” button will appear on the right. Move the cursor
here and press “Enter” to enter the Record Time Configuration screen, as shown below:
Channel: Select "All" or select a single channel
Time configuration: Set the recording t pe in each
time interval of each da . Red, green, and
background color represent the alarm recording,
regular recording, and not recording.

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2.4 Recording Searc and Playback
2.4.1 Search and pla back
Enter the Video Search screen from “Main Menu” →“Video Search”, as shown below:
1) Enter the specific date and time in the time frame
and click【PLAY】, and the DVR pla s back the video
from the input time.
2) Enter the specific date and time, click 【SEARCH】
to displa all recording status this da (the time
schedule in the above picture), the red color
representing alarm recording, green representing
normal recording, the background representing no
recording. Select the time and click 【PLAY】, pla back the recording.
3) Click 【FILE LIST】, the detailed file of the video listed (as shown in the picture below),
select and pla back the file ou want to.
2.4.2 Recording backup
Enter the "Detailed file list" interface (picture below) for backup operations.
The backup of recording files can be achieved
through USB storage device. Before backup, the
user must insert storage peripheral devices to
USB2.0 slot first. Move the cursor up and down in
the interface of detailed file list and select
"Backup". The file is undergoing backup and the
backup progress is displa ed on the screen.
Note: 1. When the space of the backup device is smaller than the recording file
capacity, the system will remind the user of insufficient space.
2. After finishing backup, exiting from the backup device directly is ok;
3. Please refer to the operation manual in the C for network backup.
2.5 Alarm Setup
Alarm port connection
The input side on the back panel of DVR as Figure below, pls refer to the ph sical interface
of the faceplate:

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Note: The above picture is the type of normally on alarm, and normally off is the
opposite way.
2.5.1 Alarm basic setup
Enter from【Main Menu】→【Advanced】→【Alarm Setup】, as shown below:
I/O ALARM: Each channel corresponds to an I / O alarm status, which means that alarm
recording of corresponding channel will be started when one channel alarm input is valid.
ON: indicating that external alarm circuit is
open circuit without alarm but closed circuit
with alarm.
OFF: external alarm circuit that is closed
circuit without alarm but open circuit with
alarm.
Note: When an alarm is valid, a red letter "I"
will displa on the corresponding screen.
HDD LOSS: On: When the s stem cannot recognize the HDD, a red logo “H” will displa on
the channel.
HDD SPACE: On: When the remaining space of the HDD is less than 500M, the DVR will
have alarm indication.
VIDEO LOSS: On: When the video of a certain channel is lost, this channel will displa in the
lower part of the Video Preview screen: “Video Loss”.
ALARM MANAGEMENT OUTPUT: including alarm output, buzzer and post alarm recording.
2.5.2 E-mail alarm setup
Email setup Prerequisite: The mainframe must be connected to the WAN. Please refer to
the Chapter Network for network connection.
When motion detection is triggered, the s stem will capture a picture at the time of
triggering and send it to the corresponding mailbox.
Alarm input
Alarm
output
+ - G 12V G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Alarm Alarm trigger
Power