ZMODO ZMD-DT-SCN4 User manual

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H.264 Standalone DVR
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu
tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place the heavy object on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.
Please brush the printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before the
dust cleaning please switch off the power supply and unplug it.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the electronic components by
yourself.
Environment
Please place and use the DVR between 0℃and 40℃.Avoid direct sunlight. Stay away from heat
source.
Do not install the DVR in damp environment.
Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.
Avoid collision or strong fall.
Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.
Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.
Use within the rating input and output scope.

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Contents
1. Production Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Main Functions.................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Open-package check,products understanding and cable connections .............................................. 6
2.1 Open-package check....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 The rack installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Understanding of the front panel...................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Understanding of the rear panel....................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Installation connections sketch map (16CH DVR as an example the following,please prevail in kind) .................... 11
2.6 Audio and video input and output connections ............................................................................. 11
2.6.1 Video input connections........................................................................................................... 11
2.6.2 Video output device selection and connection ....................................................................... 12
2.6.3 The audio signal input.............................................................................................................. 12
2.6.4 Audio Output ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.7 Alarm Input and output connections .............................................................................................. 12
2.7.1 Alarm Input port explain........................................................................................................... 13
2.7.2 Alarm Output port explain........................................................................................................ 13
2.8 PTZ Decoder, The ball machine connection .................................................................................. 14
3. Basic Operation.................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Starting up....................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3 Login ............................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Preview............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.5 Desktop Shortcut Menu .................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.1 PlayBack................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5.2 Record Mode............................................................................................................................ 19
3.5.3 PTZ Control............................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4 Highspeed PTZ ........................................................................................................................ 24
3.5.5 Color Setting............................................................................................................................. 24
3.5.6 Output Adjust ........................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.7 Info............................................................................................................................................ 25
3.5.7.1 Version ............................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.7.2 HDD Info ............................................................................................................................ 26
3.5.7.3 BPS .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.7.4 LOG.................................................................................................................................... 27
3.5.7.5 Online User........................................................................................................................ 27
3.5.8 Logout....................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.9 View 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.10 View 4 ..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.11 View 9 ..................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.12 View 16 ................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.13 Hide ........................................................................................................................................ 29
4. Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Main Menu navigation..................................................................................................................... 29

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4.2 General............................................................................................................................................ 32
4.3 Record............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.4 Network ........................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.1 Net Service ............................................................................................................................... 36
4.5 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.1 Motion Detect ........................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.2 Video Blind ............................................................................................................................... 45
4.5.3 Video Loss................................................................................................................................ 46
4.5.4 Alarm input ............................................................................................................................... 46
4.5.5 Alarm output............................................................................................................................. 47
4.5.6 Abnormality .............................................................................................................................. 47
4.6 Switch.............................................................................................................................................. 48
4.7 System............................................................................................................................................. 51
4.7.1 HDD Manage............................................................................................................................ 52
4.7.2 PTZ config ................................................................................................................................ 53
4.7.3 GUI Display .............................................................................................................................. 53
4.7.4 Bacckup ................................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.5 Account .................................................................................................................................... 55
4.7.6 Device Info ............................................................................................................................... 58
4.7.7 Restore ..................................................................................................................................... 58
4.7.8 Auto Maintain............................................................................................................................ 59
4.7.9 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 59
4.7.10 Import/Export.......................................................................................................................... 59
5. Network access settings and cloud technology introduced............................................................. 60
5.1 LAN access settings....................................................................................................................... 60
5.2 Cloud technology functions and using introduction....................................................................... 62
5.3 Client CMS software operation ....................................................................................................... 63
5.4 Mobile Phone monitoring ................................................................................................................ 66
6. FAQ and use and maintenance............................................................................................................ 67
6.1 FAQ.................................................................................................................................................. 67
6.2 Use and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 72
Appendix 1. Remote controller operation ................................................................................................ 73
Appendix 2. Mouse operation .................................................................................................................. 73
Appendix 3. Hard Disk capability calculation.......................................................................................... 74

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1. Production Introduction
1.1 Product overview
The series DVR is designed specially for security and defense field which is an outstanding digital
surveillance product. It introduces embedded LINUX operating system which is more stable. It
introduces standard H.264mp video compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format which
insures the high quality image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP
network technology which achieves the strong network communication ability and telecommunication
ability.
The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network.
With the professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication
ability and telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system,
transportation, intelligent housing, factory, storehouse, water conservancy and so on.
1.2 Main functions
Real-time surveillance
· Analog interface VGA interface and HDMI interface (Optional).
· Surveillance functions through monitor or display.
. The phone wireless monitor function.
Storage
· Non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and
extend the life-span.
·Special storage format which insures the data safety.
Compression
·Real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable
synchronization.
Backup
·Through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on.

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· Through net download the files in the hard disk.
Playback
· Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording
check, downloading and so on.
· Multi-channel playback mode.
· Zoom at arbitrary region.
Net operating
· Through net tele-surveillance in the real time.
· Remote control PTZ.
· Remote checks the recording and real-time playback.
Alarm linkage
·Only one channel relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the
spot.
·protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from
damage. Communication interface
·RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control.
·Standard Ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function.
. IPC signal input function.
· With USB interface, 3G and WIFI wireless network connection (Optional).
Intelligent features
·Mouse action function.
·Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting.
.Support cloud access technology (Access Address: www.dvrcenter.net), Make network monitoring
more easily (Optional).
. DVR/HVR/NVR function 3-in-1 design, A video signal input can receive multi-mode.
. Support analog signal, network HD signal.

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2. Open-package check, Products understanding and cable connection
2.1 Open-package check
When you receive the DVR, please check first.
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance. The
protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during
transportation.
Then, please open the box and get rid off the plastic protective materials. Check whether there is
any visible damage to the DVR appearance.
At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the
connection between the fan power and the main board.
Note: Please carefully check the bottom or back on the product type and consistency. Label affixed
by the base plate or on the rear panel, Label, has a very important significance, please protect. When
contact with our customer service, will need you to provide label type and serial number.
2.2 The rack installation
The specification of machine box is standard 1U.It can be installed in the standard frame.
Installation approach and notice:
1、Mare sure the house temperature under 40℃(104°f).
2、Keep the DVR away from other equipments at least 15 centimeters(6 inches).
3、Frame installation from bottom to top.
4、If installing multiple components in the frame, take precaution to avoid the overload of the jack.
2.3 Understanding of the front panel
Front panel button operation function table (Note: This manual is a generic manual, Please
prevail in kind).
No
.
Button name
Mark
Function
1 Shift function button
SHIFT
Shift in the number button, character button and other
function button during the user under input state
2 Direction button
< >
Remove the cursor

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Add or decrease number during the user edit state
Change the setting in the menu
Surveillance pictures, into the single channel or
multi-channel image surveillance.
< >
Remove the cursor when the main menu or submenu is
popped
Remove the cursor during the playback mode
Enter former or after channel surveillance during single
surveillance image
Main menu/Confirm
button
ENTER
Confirm
Enter main menu or next grade menu
3 Cancel button
ESC
Back to the above level menu or cancel operation in the
operation menu
Back to the real-
time surveillance during the playback
state
4 Play previous file
button
I
Play previous video during the playback state
5 Play next
file button
I
Play next video during the playback state
6 Slow play
►
Play in the multi-low or regular speed video during the
playback state
7 Fast play

Play in the multi-fast or regular speed video during the
playback state
8 Playback/pause
button II/Playback the video or pause during the playback state
9 Play/pause button /II Play the video or pause during the playback state
10 Recording button REC
Start/stop the video recording manually. With the
direction button choo
se the channel in the recording
control menu
11 Recording search
button SEARCH Search recording files
12 PTZ control button PTZ Enter PTZ setting, PTZ control
13 USB interface USB Connect USB device. Eg: USB flash drive, mouse etc.
14 Power switch button POWER Power switch button
15 Remote controller
receiver IR Receiving remote control signal
16 HDD indicator light HDD HDD is during working state if lighted

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17 HDD information
button INFO Check HDD information, state
18 Alarm indicator light Trigger alarm if lighted
19 Pause button STOP Stop playing recording file
20 Channel 1 button
Display channel 1 image
21 Channel 2 button
Display channel 2 image
22 Channel 3 button
Display channel 3 image
23 Channel 4 button
Display channel 4 image
24 All channels button
Display all channels
25 Single channel
display button / / … Single surveillance image preview according to referred
number
26 Network connection
indicator light /LINK Network connects normally if lighted
27 Backup button BACKUP Back up recording files
28 Power indicator light Power is connected if lighted
29
Recording indicator
light
DVR is recording if lighted
Table 2.1 Front panel button operation function table
2.4 Understanding of the rear panel
Note: Below are rear panels of some of our representative models. Pls take the real object as final,
these are
4CH DVR panel 1
Just for reference.
4CH DVR panel 2

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8CH DVR panel 1
8CH DVR panel 2
8CH DVR panel 3
16 CH DVR panel 1