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  • Page 1 DVR16-8600™ Plus 16 Channel H.264 DVR User Manual www.swannsecurity.com...
  • Page 2 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CAUTION Please read this user manual carefully to ensure you use the device correctly and safely The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using.
  • Page 3 Getting Started FCC WARNING STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Notice All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations regarding the use of cameras.
  • Page 4 - Ensure the vents on the sides and back of the DVR are not covered - Do not use the DVR near heat sources such as heaters, stoves, fireplaces - If the DVR has been damaged do not attempt to repair it yourself - contact Swann Technical Support for assistance Maintenance For safety reasons, disconnect the power adapter before cleaning the DVR.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction ................................1 1.1 DVR Introduction ................................1 1.2 Main Features..................................1 CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation............................4 2.1 Install Hard Drive&DVD Writer............................4 2.1.1 Install Hard Drive........................................4 2.1.2 Install DVD Writer.......................................5 2.2 Front Panel Instruction................................6 2.3 Rear Panel Instruction ................................7 2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ......................................7 2.3.2 Install Sensor&Alarm......................................9 2.4 Remote Controller................................
  • Page 6 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 4.1 Menu Navigation................................44 4.2 Main Menu Setup................................45 4.2.1 Basic Configuration ......................................47 4.2.2 Live Configuration ......................................49 4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................50 4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................52 4.2.5 Alarm Configuration......................................53 4.2.6 Motion Configuration ......................................55 4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................56 4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration......................................59 4.2.9 User Configuration ......................................61 4.2.10 Tools Configuration ......................................62 CHAPTER 5...
  • Page 7 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance ............................92 7.1 By Phones with WinCE..............................92 7.2 By Phones with Symbian ..............................96 Appendix A FAQ .................................100 Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ........................105 Appendix C Compatible Devices ............................107 Appendix D DVR Specification ............................108...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction This DVR adopts high performance video processing chips in an embedded Linux system. It utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile view (by phones), etc.
  • Page 10 Digital Video Recorder User Manual • Displays the local record state and basic information • Supports USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control • Supports system locking and unlocking RECORD MEDIA • Supports 2 X SATA HDD to record to save long time, without limitation limited BACKUP •...
  • Page 11 Digital Video Recorder User Manual • Supports linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel PTZ CONTROL • Supports various PTZ protocols • Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks • Supports remote PTZ control through internet SECURITY •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out 2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer 2.1.1 Install Hard Drive Notice: 1.

  • Page 13: Install Dvd Writer

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.2 Screw HDD to case 2.1.2 Installing a DVD Writer (Optional) Notice: 1. The writer must be the compatible. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices” 2. This device is only for backup Unscrew and Open the top cover STEP1 Connect the power and data cables.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Instruction

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer to the case 2.2 Front Panel Instruction The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.5 Front Panel. Fig 2.5 Front Panel Item Name Function Digital button Input digitals or choose camera 1.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Instruction

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Item Name Function 1. Digital 0 0/-/Backup 2. Decrease the value in setup 3. Enter backup mode in live RECORD Record manually Rewind PLAY Enter playback interface Choose channel 10 above with other digitals 0-9 SEARCH Enter search mode 1.
  • Page 16 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.6 Rear Panel Item Name Description VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor SPOT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show VIDEO IN 16ch Video input AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box AUDIO IN Audio input, connect to MIC or other audio capture devices...

  • Page 17: Install Sensor&Alarm

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Item Name Description RS485 Connected to speed domes For cooling the device POWER INPUT DC 12V Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface Notice: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports the display mode. 2.3.2 Install Sensor &...
  • Page 18 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.7 Sensor Connection Alarm output: The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just give on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are illustrated as Fig 2.1. After alarm Before alarm Fig 2.8 Relay Output Status Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm.

  • Page 19: Remote Controller

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.9 Alarm Output Connection Notice: The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below 2.4 Remote Controller Insert the two included batteries into the Remote. Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller STEP1 Place batteries.
  • Page 20 Digital Video Recorder User Manual If it doesn't still work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2.10 Remote Controller. Fig 2.10 Remote Controller Item Name Function Power Button Soft switch off to stop firmware running.

  • Page 21: Control With Mouse

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Item Name Function Digital Button Input digital or choose camera Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode SEARCH Button To enter search mode MENU Button To enter menu ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup Direction Button Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ +/- Button...
  • Page 22 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous. If want to input the value, move cursor to the blank and click. A input window will appear as Fig 2.10 Remote Controller.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Basic Function Instruction

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction 3.1 Power On/Off Notice: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good. Connect the power, the system will be loaded. The screen show as Fig 3.1 System Loading Fig 3.1 System Loading After that, it will enter live in 16 screens.
  • Page 24 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.2 Preview Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Enable audio in live Disable audio in live Manual record Timer record Motion detection record Alarm record Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD Free Free space of current USB devices connected HDD full Tab 3.1 Symbols in Live...

  • Page 25: Login&User Management

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual By remote controller: Press POWER button, the screen below will appear. STEP1 Fig 3.3 Shut down Choose OK to enter. The unit will power off automatically after a while STEP2 Disconnect the power STEP3 By front panel or mouse: Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
  • Page 26 Digital Video Recorder User Manual appear, asking for ID and password as Fig 3.4 Login. Fig 3.4 Login Notice: The default is admin and 123456. Change password: Every one can change his own password. In login state, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will appear with two options. One for logout, STEP1 another for password modification.
  • Page 27 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.5 Change Password Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times. STEP2 Press OK button to change. STEP3 Add & Delete users: This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance and normal user. It supports one administrator and 15 users totally.
  • Page 28 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.6 Add User Input user name and password. Choose the user group. STEP2 Click OK button to add a new user STEP3 Choose a user, a symbol will display at the end of the user information. Click Authority button to change STEP4 the group level.

  • Page 29: Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click OK button to delete the user STEP6 Notice: illumination of users’ rights Administrator: have all rights to do every thing. Advance: do others except entering USER to manage users Normal: do others except entering SYSTEM to change the settings. The user name and password are the combination of digitals, letters or symbols.

  • Page 30: Manual Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.7 Record Setup Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution. STEP2 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check Time stamp to record STEP3 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option. STEP4 Notice: If have camera uncheck here, it won’t record in any recording mode.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop. 3.3.3 Timer Recording Users can set different schedule time for every day in one week. If you want a special schedule for one day, you can use Holiday function.

  • Page 32: Motion Detection Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.9 Calendar Select the date and set the schedule time. If want to delete this special schedule, click Delete button STEP4 Click OK button to finish STEP5 Then the DVR will auto record once it goes to the time you set. 3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking.
  • Page 33 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection Area. In detection area, red means STEP2 unchecked, transparence means available, see Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup. Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup Enter Trigger configuration, see Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup STEP3...
  • Page 34 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup Select alarm out and recording channels. It can trigger any alarm out and cameras to record once motion STEP4 detected. Enable or disable Buzzer on board. Select speed dome and enable preset or auto cruise. Press OK to save STEP5 Set Hold time.

  • Page 35: Alarm Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.3.5 Alarm Recording This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking after alarm. Enter ALARM configuration, see Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup. Select cameras STEP1 Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup Enable Detection first. Set Device type. STEP2 Enter Trigger configuration.

  • Page 36: Playback

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.4 Playback This unit supports time search and event search. It displays full or 4 screens in playback. Click right mouse to show the control bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Click Search, the window below will appear on screen. Fig 3.14 Search Menu Time search: Enter Search configuration, select Time search.
  • Page 37 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.15 Calendar Search Choose a day to time search interface, as Fig 3.16 Time Search. STEP2...
  • Page 38 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.16 Time Search This unit has full and 4 screen playback. Select the screen display mode and the channels. STEP3 If want to change the date, press Date button. Set hour and minutes of start time. If it recorded at that time, STEP4 the boxes will show green.
  • Page 39 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.17 Playback Event search: Enter Search---->Event search. The calendar window will appear as that of time search STEP1 Choose a day to event search interface, as Fig 3.18 Event Search STEP2...

  • Page 40: Backup&View

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.18 Event Search Choose camera and event type, motion or sensor. STEP3 Double click one video file to play. STEP4 3.5 Backup & View This unit supports backup by built-in SATA DVD, or with USB Flash, USB HDD, USB DVD writer through the USB port on the front panel.
  • Page 41 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enter Backup interface, see Fig 3.19 Backup Setup STEP1 Fig 3.19 Backup Setup Choose the camera. And set the start and end time. Click Date button to change the date. STEP2 Enable “Attach record player”, it will save a special player simultaneously when backup. With this player, STEP3 users can make time search and event search when checking the backup.
  • Page 42 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.20 Backup Information Notice: If users install built-in DVD writer and USB device, it will show USB device in previous. It will show CD-ROM even though users install DVD writer Press OK button. It will begin to write video from HDD inside DVR to backup device, and show the process STEP5 as below.
  • Page 43 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Check & View: Users can view the backup with the third software like Realplayer, Windows Media Player directly. Users can also check with the special software attached when backup. Below are the steps of view the backup with the special software.
  • Page 44 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.21 Backup Player Search area video display area Video data area Control area AVI converting Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup, as Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder. STEP2...
  • Page 45 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder Set the date and channels. It will show the recorded video in area with green at the bottom as Fig 3.23 STEP3 Backup Data Search. Fig 3.23 Backup Data Search If using event search, it will list event files at the bottom of area Drag the slide bar to the start time point, click play button to view.
  • Page 46 Digital Video Recorder User Manual do fast forward/backward, record, play audio etc, as below. Fig 3.24 Play Backup Files Index Definition Index Definition Index Definition Index Definition Play Pause Stop Snap only in pause. Refer to Fig 6.3 Forward/Rewind Record Volume Screen mode Tab 3.2 Backup View Control...
  • Page 47 Digital Video Recorder User Manual It supports AVI converter. Click “Change File to AVI”. The converter will appear. STEP5 Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup first. Set the start/end time, select the STEP6 channels. Then Click search button. It will show backup files in the file display area as Fig 3.25 AVI Converter Fig 3.25 AVI Converter Select the files.

  • Page 48: Ptz Control

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual About network backup, please refer to 6.3.2 Remote Backup. 3.6 PTZ Control Please connect speed domes to the DVR via RS485 first, referring to 2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface. And make sure the speed dome has the protocols this DVR supports and set the parameters according to its manual. Press right mouse to show the control bar.
  • Page 49 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.27 Set Presets Click Set button at right of Cruise. Here users can set cruise track, as Fig 3.28 Set Cruise. Choose the STEP4 preset, set stay time of every preset. Click + button to add the preset to the left preset for cruise track.
  • Page 50 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.28 Set Cruise Select a preset in left preset list, click – button to delete the preset. Click to adjust the sequence STEP5 of the presets in the auto cruise. Click Save to save and return to the previous interface. Click OK button to save and exit.
  • Page 51 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.29 PTZ Control Select the speed dome. Click the direction buttons to move the camera. Click the relative + and – buttons to STEP7 adjust zoom, focus, IRIS and speed. Click button to stop the change. Select the preset, the speed dome will go to the point directly.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Menu Setup Guide

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide 4.1 Menu Navigation Menu Option Menu Option Device name & ID Camera name Video format Camera mask Language Basic Live Name & time switch Date & time setup SPOT out switch Live audio switch Color adjustment Authorization check switch...

  • Page 53: Main Menu Setup

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Sensor type Sensitivity & detection area setup Alarm out & out time setup Alarm out & out time setup Recorded cameras and PTZ linking Recorded cameras and PTZ linking HTTP & server ports Protocol, baud rate and address IP address setup Speed setup Network...
  • Page 54 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.2 Up-listed Menu Select System. A graphic user interface will show as Fig 4.3 System Setup.

  • Page 55: Basic Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.3 System Setup Press MENU button on the front panel or remote controller. The interface above will also appear. Notice: Only administrator and advance user can enter system setup and do setup. It need reboot after some parameters changed, like video format. 4.2.1 Basic Configuration Click BASIC to enter basic configuration as Fig 4.4 Basic .
  • Page 56 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.4 Basic Configuration Here users can set video system, menu language, audio, time and authorization check. The following are the definitions of every option. Device name: The name of the unit. It may display on the client end or CMS, which help users to recognize the unit remotely.

  • Page 57: Live Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Date format: three formats, YY-MM-DD, DD-MM-YY, MM-DD-YY. System time: set the time. If the unit is recording, users cannot change the time. When recording, click Adjust button, a security window will appear. 4.2.2 Live Configuration Click LIVE to enter live configuration as Fig 4.5 Live Configuration.

  • Page 58: Record Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual auto dwell and spot out. SPOT enable: enable spot output. Click Set button, a window will appear as Fig 4.6 Color Adjustment. Fig 4.6 Color Adjustment Adjust Brightness, Hue, Saturation, Contrast in live here. Default: set the color to the default value. 4.2.3 Record Configuration Click RECORD to enter record configuration as Fig 4.7 Record Configuration.
  • Page 59 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.7 Record Configuration Here users can set record quality, frame rate, resolution and recycle. The following are the definitions of every option. Video quality: it has 5 options from lowest to highest. The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded picture is. Frame rate: set recorded frame rate.

  • Page 60: Schedule Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Notice: Video quality, frame rate and resolution are tightly related with the used storage. The higher the value is, the higher the bit rate and the used storage are. 4.2.4 Schedule Configuration Click SCHEDULE to enter schedule configuration as Fig 4.8 Schedule Configuration. Fig 4.8 Schedule Configuration Here users can set schedule for timer, motion detection and sensor alarm respectively.

  • Page 61: Alarm Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.5 Alarm Configuration Click ALARM to enter alarm configuration Error! Style not defined.as Fig 4.9 Alarm Configuration. Fig 4.9 Alarm Configuration Here users can set sensor type, alarm trigger and alarm time. The following are the definitions of every option. Device type: NC and NO(Normal Close and Normal Open).
  • Page 62 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.10 Alarm Out Configuration Alarm out: set relay alarm out channel. You can select any alarm channels. To record: set recording channels. You can select any record channels. It will record the cameras you choose here when alarm triggered.

  • Page 63: Motion Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Buzzer hold time(S): set on board buzzer time after alarm triggered. 4.2.6 Motion Configuration Click MOTION to enter motion configuration as Fig 4.11 Motion Configuration. Fig 4.11 Motion Configuration Here users can set motion sensitivity, detection area and alarm out. The following are the definitions of every option. Enable: enable motion detection.

  • Page 64: Network Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.12 Detection Area Configuration Sensitivity: set detection sensitivity from 1-8. The default is 4. Exit: quit without save Hold time(S): the interval time between the two adjacent efficient motions, similar with that of sensor alarm. 4.2.7 Network Configuration Click NETWORK to enter network configuration as Fig 4.13 Network Configuration.
  • Page 65 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.13 Network Configuration This unit supports DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS. Users enable network function, and configure IP address, DDNS, transmission video parameters here. The following are the definitions of every option. HTTP port: the default is 80. If users change the value, they need add the port number when typing IP address in IE address blank.
  • Page 66 Digital Video Recorder User Manual User name, Password: account information of PPPoE. Input what you get from your ISP. Click DDNS, a window will appear as Fig 4.14 DDNS Configuration. Now it supports DNS2P and 88IP. Users need register at www.dns2p.com or www.88IP.net.

  • Page 67: Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.15 Network Video Configuration Video quality: network picture quality. Frame rate: it has two options, 1 and 3 fps. Resolution: now it only has CIF. Time stamp: display time in remote preview. 4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration Click P.T.Z to enter PTZ configuration as Fig 4.16 PTZ Configuration.
  • Page 68 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.16 PTZ Configuration Here users can set protocol, baud rate, address, presets and auto cruise track here. The following are the definitions of every option. Protocol, Baud rate, Address: please set the value according to the settings of the speed dome. Speed: set the speed of speed domes.

  • Page 69: User Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.17 Set Presets Cruise, Name: select a cruise track and rename it. Click Set in Cruise row. A window will appear as 3.6 PTZ Control. Notice: It has 16 presets and 16 cruise tracks totally 4.2.9 User Configuration Click USER to enter user management interface as Fig 4.18 User Configuration.

  • Page 70: Tools Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.18 User Configuration Administrator can add, delete users, and change their authorization. Please refer to 3.2 Login & User Management. Notice: It supports one administrator and max 15 users. 4.2.10 Tools Configuration Click TOOLS to enter tools configuration as Fig 4.19 Tools Manager.
  • Page 71 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.19 Tools Manager Disk manager: please refer to 5.1 Format Hard Disk. Update: please refer to 5.2 Update Firmware. Load default: please refer to 5.3 Load Default Setup.

  • Page 72: Chapter 5 Manage Dvr

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 5 Manage DVR 5.1 Format Hard Disk If want to record, need format the hard disk. If it is the first time to be used in this DVR and not formatted, it will show the position of the disk, free space and total space show 0M at the bottom of screen.

  • Page 73: Update Firmware

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.1 Disk Manager If a disk never formatted, Status will show “new”. Select hard disks, press Format button to begin. STEP2 A security window will remind user that this will delete all data on HDD. Press OK to continue. A process will STEP3 display on the screen as below.

  • Page 74: Load Default Setup

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Plug an USB flash to the computer. Copy the firmware to the flash. The extension of firmware is tar. STEP1 Remove the USB flash to the DVR. Enter TOOLS configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration. STEP2 Click Update.

  • Page 75: Check System Information

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enter TOOLS configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration. STEP1 click Load default. Select setup blocks, referring to Fig 5.2 Reset Blocks. STEP2 Press OK to do default. It will return to TOOLS interface after finished. STEP3 5.4 Check System Information Users can check system information like firmware version, IP address and etc.
  • Page 76 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.4 System Information. Return to the previous interface, click Network. The window below will display. Check IP address, DVR Mac STEP4 address, network video quality.

  • Page 77: Check System Log

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.5 Network Information. 5.5 Check System Log This unit supports system log. It records its working state and operation automatically. And it divides the record to two groups, events ands operation. The form below is the details of the two groups. Group Details Events...
  • Page 78 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.6 Events LOG Click Date to change date by a calendar. Click Type to select the event type. Then click Search button. It will STEP2 refresh the event list. Click STEP3 to do pgdn or pgup Click right mouse to return to the previous interface.

  • Page 79: Check On-Line Network Users

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.7 Operation Log The operating is similar with searching events log. STEP5 Notice: The log files are saved to the HDD inside. If HDD not installed, it won’t record any thing. The number of log files is unlimited. 5.6 Check On-line Network Users Press right mouse to show the control bar.

  • Page 80: Lock&Delete Files

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.8 Details of Current Network Connections 5.7 Lock & Delete Files Users can control every video file, locking and deleting them. Once users lock an important file, it cannot be covered or deleted. But the locked files can still be cleared by formatting. Press right mouse to show the control bar.
  • Page 81 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.9 File Manager Click Date to change date by a calendar, click Search to refresh the list. The files found will be listed in the STEP3 file area of file manager at bottom. It show the details of every file, like start/end time, lock state. Select the files and click Lock, it will lock the selected files.

  • Page 82: Chapter 6 Remote Surveillance

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance 6.1 Accessing DVR If want to make remote view, the DVR must be connect to LAN or internet. And then enable network server in the unit. Please refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration. This unit supports IE browser, not any client software installed.

  • Page 83: On Wan

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.1 View with IE browser Notice: If HTTP port is not 80, other number instead, need add the port number after IP address. For example, set HTTP port as 82, need input IP address like 192.168.0.25:82. User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR.

  • Page 84: Remote Preview

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual DVR or router. Then add to the DVR or router. Now this unit only supports www.dns2p.com or www.88IP.com. About the router, please check in the router manual. Open IE browser, input IP address or dynamic domain name and enter. If HTTP port is not 80, add the port STEP5 number after IP address or domain name.
  • Page 85 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Full screen, 4/9/16 screens display mode. Camera indicators: It has four rows of indicators, which refer to record, video loss, motion and alarm respectively. When the indicator displays red, it means the relative event. If it show grey, means the relative event doesn't exist. For example, the indicator of camera 1 in Row video loss show red.
  • Page 86 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.3 Preview Snap Select frames captured one time. Enable Title and Time, it will capture title and time simultaneously. STEP2 Click Snap to capture pictures. STEP3 Click Browse to set saving path. Click Save to save pictures to HDD on the computer. And the saving folder STEP4 window will pop up.
  • Page 87 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click P.T.Z to enter the interface as below. Click on a channel to select the speed dome. Fig 6.4 Remote PTZ control Move the speed dome. Stop adjustment. Adjust zoom, focus, Iris, Speed.
  • Page 88 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Go to the preset. Click to rename the preset. Select and do auto cruise. Click right mouse, a download list will appear as below. Fig 6.5 Preview Control Menu Audio: enable remote audio transmission. Users can hear the audio from the DVR. Full screen: the picture will fill the screen, without tools display.

  • Page 89: Remote Playback&Backup

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual presets to add. Double click Time to set display time in auto cruise. Click Delete or Clear all to delete the presets. Click OK to save and exit. Fast stream: enable the master stream. This DVR supports dual stream, sub stream and master stream. Sub stream has low frame rate, max 3fps for every channel, referring to 4.2.7 Network Configuration.
  • Page 90 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.7Remote Playback & Backup Interface This DVR supports remote time search, event search and one channel playback. The above is the default interface after entering Playback & Backup block. By time search: Select the date in calendar area , select the channel in channel area . STEP1 Click Search button to update the search result.
  • Page 91 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.8 Remote Playback Users can make fast forward/backward, pause, stop playback and snap pictures. About snap feature, it is the STEP5 same as that in remote preview, referring to Fig 6.3 Preview Snap. Click to return to search interface.

  • Page 92: Remote Backup

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.9 Remote Event Search Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. All the files found will be listed in left area. STEP2 Select a file, and click Play button to do remote playback. The following steps are the same as SETP5-6 of time STEP3 search above.
  • Page 93 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.10 Remote Backup Interface Select the date, channel. Then click Search button. It will list all the files recorded in the day in left area. STEP1 Click Browse button. Set the saving path. STEP2 Select files in left file area.

  • Page 94: Remote Menu Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Notice: the backup file is AVI format. Users can play with the third player directly. 6.4 Remote Menu Configuration Except network parameters, users can set all the parameters like resolution, schedule remotely through network, not going to the DVR.
  • Page 95 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.11 Remote Menu Setup The sub menu lists and the options in every sub menu are similar with those on the DVR. Please refer to 4.2 Main Menu Setup to do setup. Click Save to save the change. Some changes may pop up a dialog box as below and need restart.

  • Page 96: Remote Dvr Management

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 6.5 Remote DVR Management 6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely Users can check system log remotely. About the details of system log, please refer to Tab 5.1 Details of System Log. Click Search---->Log, the window below will appear. Event log search is the default interface. STEP1...
  • Page 97 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.12 Remote System LOG Search Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. STEP2 All the log found will be listed in left area. STEP3 Click Operation to enter operation Log search interface STEP4...

  • Page 98: Lock&Delete Files Remotely

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.13 Remote Operation Log Search Select the date and click Search. It will list all the log files in the day in left area. STEP5 6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely Users can lock and delete video files through network. About the details of this feature, please refer to 5.7 Lock & Delete Files.
  • Page 99 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.14 Remote File manager Select the date and channels, click Search. All the files found will be listed in the day in left area. STEP2 The relative status will show “Lock” if the file is locked. “Writing” means the file is still in being written. STEP3 Select the files which is unlocked, click Delete.

  • Page 100: Chapter 7 Mobile Surveillance

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance This DVR supports mobile surveillance by PDA or smart phones with WinCE and symbian OS. At same time, it supports 3G network. We tested Dopod D600(WM5) and Dopod S1(WM6), which work fine with the DVR. It wants to make mobile surveillance, need first enable network service on the DVR, referring to 4.2.7 Network Configuration.
  • Page 101 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click on the software name. A dialog box pops up. STEP3 Click “Yes” to download and install. STEP4...
  • Page 102 Digital Video Recorder User Manual PCam will be opened after installed. STEP5 Input the server’s address, ID and password respectively in the columns of “Server”, “User” and “Password”. STEP6 And click “Go” to login the DVR. It will show the picture if access successfully.
  • Page 103 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Camera1 is the default display after login. Change the camera in rolling-down menu of “Channel”. STEP7 Notice: User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR. The default is admin and 123456.

  • Page 104: By Phones With Symbian

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 7.2 By Phones with Symbian Please use the smart phones with symbian version supported by this unit. Firstly enable the network access on mobile phone. And then run Web browser. STEP1 Input the DVR server’s IP address in a new-built bookmark. Click this bookmark to connect to the DVR. STEP2 A welcome window will pop up and requires a package.
  • Page 105 Digital Video Recorder User Manual A Scam shortcut icon appears on the system menu after finish. STEP5 Run Scam program. STEP6...
  • Page 106 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Options--->Settings to enter login interface. STEP7 Input the server’s address, ID and password respectively. And click OK to login the DVR. STEP8...
  • Page 107 Digital Video Recorder User Manual It will show the camera after access successfully. STEP9 Notice: User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR. The default is admin and 123456.

  • Page 108: Appendix Afaq

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Appendix A FAQ Q1. Why the DVR cannot start after connected to the power? a. The adapter has been damaged. Please change an adapter b. The power of the adapter is not enough. Please remove the HDD to check c.
  • Page 109 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Q5. Cannot record. a. Don't format HDD. Please format it manually first. b. Don't enable record function or incorrect setup. Please refer to 3.3 Recording. c. HDD is full and not enabling recycle function. Please refer to 4.2.3 Record Configuration. Chang a new HDD or enable recycle.
  • Page 110 Digital Video Recorder User Manual select Security------Custom Level….
  • Page 111 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”...
  • Page 112 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Then click ok to finish setup. b. Other plug-ins or anti-virus block activeX. Please uninstall or close them.

  • Page 113: Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity Users can calculate the size of hard disk according to the saving time and DVR recording settings. The DVR uses fixed video bit rate. The below are the details at different settings. Used Frame Rate...
  • Page 114 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Used storage in 30 days: 21X30 630GB So the customer just install two SATA HDD with 320GB, it can record a month.

  • Page 115: Appendix C Compatible Devices

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Appendix C Compatible Devices 1. Compatible USB drive after test. Brand Capacity 512MB, 1G, 2GB Netac Kingston Aigo Smatter vider Tab C.1 Compatible USB drive 2. Compatible SATA CD/DVD writers after test Brand Model SAMSUNG TS-H653B LITEN-ON DH-20A6S01C...

  • Page 116: Appendix Ddvr Specification

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Appendix D DVR Specification Compression format Standard H.264 Baseline Composite 1.0V p-p/75Ω BNC×2 S-VIDEOX1, VGAX1 Video output Composite 1.0V p-p/75Ω BNC×16 Video input Display Resolution 704*576 (PAL), 640*480 (NTSC) 352*288 , 704*576 (PAL) Record Resolution 320*240 , 640*480 (NTSC) Display Frame Rate 400FPS (PAL),...
  • Page 117 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Hard disk info SATA x 2+DVD-RW x 1 Remote controller Power supply...

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