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  • Page 1 DS-6600 Series Audio / Video Encoder USER MANUAL Version1.2.0...
  • Page 2 The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision). Hikvision assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the book.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Regulatory Information FCC Information compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Safety Warnings and Cautions Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions: Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user.
  • Page 5 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder The connector that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female connector. See the following website for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm. Lithium Battery: This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 6 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your DVS, please be advised of the following tips: Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.  Keep all liquids away from the DVS. ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ......................9 1.1 Description ........................9 1.2 Models ..........................9 1.3 Features ........................... 9 Chapter 2 Structure ......................... 12 2.1 Front Panel ........................12 2.2 Rear Panel ........................14 2.3 Alarm Connections ......................
  • Page 8 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 6.5 Configuring Video Parameters ..................40 Chapter 7 Device Configuration....................41 7.1 Local Configuration ......................41 7.2 Configuring Time Settings ....................42 7.3 Network Settings ......................43 7.3.1 Configuring Basic Settings ..................43 7.3.2 Configuring PPPoE Settings..................44 7.3.3 Configuring DDNS Settings ..................
  • Page 9 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 11.2 Modifying a User......................74 11.3 Deleting a User ......................74 Chapter 12 Log Search and Maintenance ................76 12.1 Log Search ........................76 12.2 Viewing Device Information ..................77 12.2 Maintenance......................77 12.3.1 Restarting the Device .................... 78 12.3.2 Restoring Default Settings ..................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Description Developed on the basis of the latest encoding technology, DS-6600 Series Audio/Video Encoder Server allows the analog signal to be digitized and then stored in hard disk or transmitted via network. Adopting the latest embedded processor, DS-6600 Series Audio/Video Encoder Server provides more powerful capabilities in audio/video encoding;...
  • Page 11 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Support encoding at 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF and QCIF resolutions; Dual stream encoding; Either compound streams encoding or video stream encoding selectable; audio and video synchronization during compound streams encoding. Recording  Multiple Recording Periods Configurable Up to 8 recording periods can be configured for each day, with different recording type selectable for each recording period.
  • Page 12 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder  Remote Web browser access by HTTP protocol;  Connectable with network HDD in NAS, IPSAN mode;  Send E-mail by SMTP protocol, and support attachment of captured JPEG image and SSL encryption;  Remote JPEG image capturing with user-defined image resolution and quality. PTZ Control ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Structure

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 2 Structure 2.1 Front Panel DS-6600HCI / HFI-SATA: Figure 2.1 Front Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI-SATA Table 2.1 Front Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI-SATA LED Indicator Function POWER Power LED indicator: 1. Lights in red when the device is working; 2. Does not light when the device is powered off.
  • Page 14 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder DS-6600HFI-JX: Figure 2.3 Front Panel of DS-6600HFI-JX Table 2.3 Front Panel of DS-6600HFI-JX Function Indicator/Interface POWER Power LED indicator: 1. Lights in red when the device is working; 2. Does not light when the device is powered off. LINK LINK LED indicator: 1.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 2.2 Rear Panel DS-6600HCI / HFI-SATA: Figure 2.4 Rear Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI-SATA Table 2.4 Rear Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI-SATA Interface Connection DC12V 12V DC power supply RS-485 RS-485 serial interface for connection to pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc. ALARM OUT Relay alarm output.
  • Page 16 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder DS-6600HCI / HFI: Figure 2.5 Rear Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI Table 2.5 Rear Panel of DS-6600HCI/HFI Interface Connections Grounding DC12V 12V DC power supply RS-485 RS-485 serial interface for connection to pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc. ALARM OUT Relay alarm output.

  • Page 17: Alarm Connections

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder DS-6600 HFI-JX: Figure 2.6 Rear Panel of DS-6600HFI-JX Table 2.6 Rear Panel of DS-6600HFI-JX Interface Connections VIDEO IN BNC connectors for video input. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive UTP Ethernet interface. ALARM IN Relay alarm input. ALARM OUT Relay alarm output.

  • Page 18: Alarm Output Connections

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 2.7 Alarm Input Connections for Emerson Alarm Alarm input connections for Normal Alarm: Figure 2.8 Alarm Input Connections for Normal Alarm 2.3.2 Alarm Output Connections DS-6600 supports the open/close relay input as the alarm output mode. The alarm input can be selected to NO or NC.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Network Parameters Configuration

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 3 Network Parameters Configuration Purpose: If you don’t know the IP address of the encoder and this is not the first time you use the encoder, you can use SADP (IP finder) software or the Serial port tools to find out the IP address of the encoder and to configure the IP address or other network parameters of it.
  • Page 20 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Step2: Name the connection and define the icon. Input a name (e.g. HK), select an icon, and press “OK” to enter “Connect To” dialogue box. Step3: Select the communication port. Select “COM1” in “Connect To” interface (Please select the COM port according to the reality, in case PC has more than 1 COM.).

  • Page 21: Network Configuration By Hyper Terminal

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Press “Apply” and “OK” after the setup. Press “Enter” under Hyper Terminal interface. When “$” appears, the connection is established. Figure 3.4 Test the Establishment of Connection Step5: Disconnect and save connection According to the tips, disconnect and save “HK”...
  • Page 22 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 3.6 Enter guest User Account Enter admin user account. (1) Type “su admin” and press “Enter”. (2) Input the password (default: 12345) of the admin user account. (3) Press “Enter” to have the symbol “#”on the interface which indicates the current login user is admin. Figure 3.7 Enter admin User Account Type the commands described in Table 3.1 to configure the parameters of the device.
  • Page 23 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Get current gateway address. Command format: √ √ getGateway getGateway+ “Enter”. Set gateway. √ setGateway × Command format: setGateway Gateway, e.g., setGateway 192.168.1.1. √ setEnaAlarmSms × Enable SMS alarm. √ setWhiteList × Set whitelist. √...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Access To Ds-6600 By Client Software

    Chapter 4 Access to DS-6600 by Client Software The DS-6600 Series Audio/Video Encoder can be accessed by iVMS-4200 client software (provided in attached CD). Please refer to the User Manual of iVMS-4200 Client Software for more information. The computer which runs the iVMS-4200 client software should meet the following requirements: Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher CPU: Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or higher...
  • Page 25 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.2 Select Language Step3: Install vcredist_x86 patch/Card Driver/WinpCap Select the driver you want to install. vcredist_x86 patch:for X86 operating system Card Driver: for compression card WinpCap: for open source software, SADP driver Figure 4.3 Select Driver Install vcredist_x86 patch Start to install the vcredist_x86 patch and then click “Next”...
  • Page 26 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.4 Install vcredist_x86 patch-Start Installation In the License Terms dialog box, click “I have read and accept the license terms”, and then click “Install” to install the vcredist_x86 patch. Figure 4.5 Install vcredist_x86 patch- Accept License Terms After the Setup Complete interface appears, click Finish to complete the installation of vcredist_x86 patch.
  • Page 27 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.6 Install vcredist_x86 patch- Complete Installation Install Card Driver If there is compression card installed on your computer, you can click the “Install or Update Driver” option to install the card driver. Figure 4.7 Install Card Driver Install WinPcap Follow the installation prompt to complete the installation of WinPcap.
  • Page 28 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.8 Install WinPcap Note: The SADP is used for automatically searching the online device in the local network. If the WinPcap is not installed, the SADP software cannot be used. After the driver has been installed, continue the following steps. Step5: Select the programs you want to install on your computer, including the User Client, PC NVR Server and Stream Media Server.
  • Page 29 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.10 Select Installation Programs Step7: Click “Install” to start installation of the selected programs. Figure 4.11 Install the Selected Programs Step8: After the installing progress is completed, enter the Setup Type interface to select the desktop shortcut icons for the installed programs.

  • Page 30: Uninstalling The Software

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Step9: Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Figure 4.13 Finish the Installation 4.2 Uninstalling the Software Click StartAll Programs4200 client and select “Uninstall iVMS-4200” option to enter the following interface: Figure 4.14 Uninstall the Programs Select “Remove”...

  • Page 31: Adding Device

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 4.3.1 Adding Device Steps: Click Control Panel>Device Management to enter the Device Management page: Figure 4.15 Device Management Page Click the Add button to enter the Add Device interface: Figure 4.16 Add Device Edit a nickname for the device and then input the IP address, port number (default: 8000), login User Name (default: admin) and Password (default: 12345) of the device.

  • Page 32: Starting Live View

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder device identifier) as well. Click Add to add the device. You can also click the Show online devices icon to search the online devices. All the online devices will show in the list. Click to select the online device you want to add, and then click Select Device to add the device. Figure 4.17 Search Online Device by SADP The successfully added device (s) will be displayed on the device list.
  • Page 33 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 4.19 Start Live View You can click the buttons on the toolbar to operate in the live view mode, e.g., capture picture, start/stop recording, two-way audio, PTZ control (with PTZ camera connected to the encoder), digital zoom, open/close audio, play back video files, etc.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5 Access To Ds-6600 By Web Browser

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 5 Access to DS-6600 by WEB Browser The DS-6600 can also be accessed by WEB Browser for configuration and operation. The supported WEB browsers include: Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9, Firefox 3.5 and above, Chrome 8 and above, Safari 5.0.2 and above, Windows XP SP1 and above (32-bit).
  • Page 35 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 5.2 Download and Install Plug-in (2) Click Run or Save on the pop-up warning message box. Figure 5.3 Run WebComponents (3) Click Next on the pop-up Setup dialog box. Figure 5.4 Click Next (4) When the installation completes, click Finish to finish the installation of Web Components.

  • Page 36: Main Page

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 5.5 Finish the Setup 5.2 Main Page After successful login, you will enter the main page automatically. Figure 5.6 Main Page Description of the live view page: Menu Bar: Enter the Live View, Playback, Log and Configuration page respectively. Device List: Display the connected encoder and its channels.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 Live View

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 6 Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from the connected camera in real time. After successful login, the system will enter the live view page automatically. 6.1 Starting Live View Steps: In the live view window, select a playing window by clicking the mouse.

  • Page 38: Capturing Picture

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Note: Before using two-way audio function or recording with audio, please select the Stream Type to Video & Audio on Section 8.2 Configuring Video Settings. Full-screen Mode You can double click on the live video to switch to the full-screen view mode. To switch back to the normal mode, double click on the live video again.

  • Page 39: Operating Ptz Control

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 6.3 RS-485 Settings 6.4.1 Operating PTZ Control In live view mode, you are allowed to use the PTZ control buttons to realize pan/tilt/zoom control of the camera lens. There are 8 directional buttons (up, down, left, right, upper left, upper right, bottom left, bottom right) on the display window when the mouse is located in the relative positions.

  • Page 40: Setting / Calling A Preset

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 6.4.2 Setting / Calling A Preset Setting a Preset: In live view mode, select a preset number from the preset list. Figure 6.5 Set a Preset Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens in the desired position. You can use any of the following commands: •...

  • Page 41: Configuring Video Parameters

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 6.7 PTZ Linking Please refer to Chapter 8.3 Configuring and Handling Alarms for the PTZ Linking settings (Remote Configuration>Alarm Settings>Alarm Input>Linking Method). 6.5 Configuring Video Parameters Purpose: You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time, camera name, etc. Steps: In the live view interface, click the button on the bottom right corner to spread the Video...

  • Page 42: Chapter 7 Device Configuration

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 7 Device Configuration 7.1 Local Configuration Click Configuration > Local Configuration to enter the Local Configuration interface. Figure 7.1 Local Configuration Configure the following settings: Protocol Type: Set the protocol type of stream transmission to TCP or UDP. ...

  • Page 43: Configuring Time Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 7.2 Configuring Time Settings Steps: Click Remote Configuration > Device Parameters > Time Settings to enter the Time Settings interface: Figure 7.2 Time Settings Select the Time Zone. Select the Time Zone that is closest to the device’s location from the drop-down menu. Figure 7.3 Time Zone Settings Configure the time synchronization by NTP server or by manually.

  • Page 44: Network Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 7.4 Time Sync by NTP Server Note: If the device is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44). If the device is set up in a more customized network, NTP software can be used to establish a NTP server used for time synchronization.

  • Page 45: Configuring Pppoe Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Steps: Click the Remote Configuration > Network Settings > Basic Settings to enter the Basic Network Settings interface: Figure 7.7 Basic Network Settings Configure the NIC settings, including the NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway, and MTU settings.

  • Page 46: Configuring Ddns Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 7.9 PPPoE Settings Check the PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm Password for PPPoE access. Note: The User Name and Password should be assigned by your ISP. Click the Save button to save and exit the interface.
  • Page 47 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder (3) Enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS website. (4) Click Save to save the settings. Figure 7.11 DynDNS Settings • IPServer: (1) Enter Server Address for IPServer. (2) Click Save to save the settings. Note: For the IP Server, You have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, gateway and primary DNS from the ISP.

  • Page 48: Configuring Email Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder (www.no-ip.com). (3) Enter the User Name and Password registered on the NO-IP website. (4) Click Save to save the settings. Figure 7.14 NO-IP Settings 7.3.4 Configuring Email Settings Purpose: The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated receivers if an alarm event is detected, e.g., motion detection event, video loss, tamper-proof, etc.
  • Page 49 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 7.15 Email Settings (1) Configure the following Email settings: Authentication (optional): If your mail server requires authentication, check this checkbox to use authentication to log in to this server and enter the login User Name and Password. SMTP Server: The SMTP Server IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com).

  • Page 50: Adding Network Disk

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Click Save to save the Email settings. Please refer to the following sections for more information:  Configuring alarm linking method with Send Email on Section 8.3.1 Configuring Motion Detection.  Configuring alarm linking method with Send Email on Section 8.3.2 Configuring External Alarm Input. ...

  • Page 51: Configuring Snmp Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 7.18 Initial Disk (2) If the status of the network disk is Uninitialized, select the disk from the list by checking the checkbox and click the Init button to start initializing the disk. (3) When the initialization is complete, the status of disk will become Normal.
  • Page 52 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 7.21 SNMP Settings (1) When the SNMPv3 is enabled, you can configure the read username (default: public). Note: By default settings, the SNMPv1, SNMP v2c and SNMPv3 are disabled. Select the security level to “no auth, no priv”, “auth, no priv”, “no auth, priv” or “auth, priv”. Figure 7.22 SNMP Settings (2) (1) When the security level is set to “auth, priv”, you can configure the Authentication Algorithm and Privacy Algorithm parameters.
  • Page 53 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder and Privacy Algorithm parameters. Click Save to save the above settings.

  • Page 54: Chapter 8 Camera Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 8 Camera Settings 8.1 Configuring OSD Settings 8.1.1 Configuring Display Settings Purpose: You can customize the camera name and time on the screen. Steps: Click the Remote Configuration >Camera Settings > Display Settings to enter the Display Settings interface: Figure 8.1 Display Settings Select the camera from the drop-down list.

  • Page 55: Configuring Text Overlay

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.3 Adjust OSD Location If you want to copy the display settings of the current camera to other cameras, spread the Copy to Camera panel and select the camera(s) to copy, or click Select All to select all cameras. Figure 8.4 Copy to Camera Click Save to validate the above settings.
  • Page 56 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.5 Text Overlay Settings If you want to copy the text overlay settings of the current camera to other cameras, spread the Copy to Camera panel and select the camera(s) to copy, or click Select All to select all cameras. Figure 8.6 Text Overlay Settings Click Save to validate the above settings.

  • Page 57: Configuring Video Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 8.2 Configuring Video Settings Steps: Click Remote Configuration > Camera Settings >Video Settings to enter the Video Settings interface: Figure 8.7 Video Settings Select the camera from the drop-down list to configure. Select the Encoding Parameter of the camera to Main Stream (Normal), Main Stream (Event) or Sub Stream.

  • Page 58: Configuring And Handling Alarms

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.8 Copy to Camera Click Save to save the above settings. 8.3 Configuring and Handling Alarms Purpose: This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including Motion Detection, External Alarm Input, Video Loss, Tamper-proof and Exception.
  • Page 59 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder (4) Click the button. Draw motion detection area by clicking and dragging the mouse in the live video image. Note: You are allowed to draw 8 motion detection areas in the same image. (5) Click the button to finish drawing.
  • Page 60 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder (2) Click the Edit button to edit the arming schedule. Figure 8.12 Motion Detection-Edit Arming Schedule (3) Choose the day you want to set the arming schedule. (4) Click the button to set the time period for the arming schedule. (5) After you set the arming schedule, you can copy the schedule to other days.(Optional) (6) Click OK button to save the settings.
  • Page 61 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder When an alarm is triggered, the video image from the alarming channel configured for “full screen monitoring” will be displayed in full screen.  Audio Warning Trigger an audible beep when an alarm is detected. ...

  • Page 62: Configuring External Alarm Input

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder same as the Setting of the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection. Refer to Step 2 Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 8.3.1 Configuring Motion Detection. Figure 8.16 Motion Detection-Alarm Output Settings Return to the Alarm Output Settings interface and click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 63 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.18 Alarm Input Settings-Arming Time Set the arming schedule for the alarm input. Refer to Step 2 Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 8.3.1 Configuring Motion Detection. Click the Linking Method tab to set the actions taken for the alarm input. Refer to Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions Taken for Motion Detection in Section 8.3.1 Configuring Motion Detection.

  • Page 64: Configuring Video Loss Alarm

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder You can copy your settings to other alarm inputs. Click Save to save the settings. 8.3.3 Configuring Video Loss Alarm Steps: Click Remote Configuration> Camera Settings> Video Loss to enter the video loss alarm setting interface.

  • Page 65: Handling Exception

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.21 Tamper-proof Alarm Settings Click checkbox of Enable Tamper-proof. Set the tamper-Proof area. Please refer to Step 1 Set the Motion Detection Area in Chapter 8.3.1. Click Edit to edit the arming schedule for tamper-proof. The arming schedule configuration is the same as the Setting of the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection.

  • Page 66: Configuring Privacy Mask

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.22 Handling Exceptions Click Save to save the settings. 8.4 Configuring Privacy Mask Purpose: Privacy Mask enables you to cover certain areas on the video of the channel to prevent your privacy from live viewing and recording.

  • Page 67: Configuring Rs-232/485 Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder When finishing the area setting, click the button to finish drawing. You can click the button to clear all of the areas you set without saving it. Click Save to save the settings. 8.5 Configuring RS-232/485 Settings 8.5.1 RS-232 Settings Purpose: The RS-232 serial port can be used for the configuration by the serial port management tools.
  • Page 68 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 8.25 RS-485 Port Settings 2. Set the RS-485 parameters. By default, the Baud Rate is set as 9600, the Data Bit as 8, the Stop Bit as 1 and the Parity and Flow Control as None.

  • Page 69: Chapter 9 Record Settings

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 9 Record Settings Before you start Make sure the Encoder is connected with HDD (for DS-6600HFI/HCI-SATA) or network disk, and the HDD or network disk has been initialized for the first time to use. Please refer to Section 7.3.5 Adding Network Disk for details.
  • Page 70 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 9.2 Edit Schedule Configure All Day or Segment Record:  If you want to configure the all-day recording, please check the All Day checkbox.  If you want to record in different time sections, check the Segment Record checkbox. Set the Start Time and End Time.
  • Page 71 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder also check any of the checkboxes before the date and click Copy. Click OK to save the settings and exit the Edit Schedule interface. Click Advanced to configure advanced record parameters.  Pre-Record: The Pre-Record time can be configured as No Pre-Record, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 20 s, 25 s or 30 s. ...

  • Page 72: Chapter 10 Playback

    Chapter 10 Playback Purpose: The recorded video files can be remotely played back through the WEB browser. Steps: Click Playback on the menu bar to enter playback interface: Figure 10.1 Playback Page Click the camera from the device list for playback. Select the date from the calendar and click Search.
  • Page 73 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Use the buttons on the toolbar to operate in playback mode Figure 10.4 Playback Toolbar Table 10.1 Description of Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Play Stop all channels from playing Stop Capture pictures in playback mode Slow forward Start/Stop clipping video files Fast forward...

  • Page 74: Chapter 11 Managing User Accounts

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 11 Managing User Accounts Click Remote Configuration>Remote Configuration>User Management to enter the User Information interface: Figure 11.1 User Information Interface The admin user is allowed to create normal users. And up to 31 users can be created. 11.1 Adding a User Steps: Click Add to enter the setting interface.

  • Page 75: Modifying A User

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 11.2 Modifying a User Steps: Select a user account from the list on the User Information interface to be modified. Figure 11.3 Select a User Click Modify to enter the setting interface. Figure 11.4 Modify a User Modify the User Name, Password and then select User type.
  • Page 76 User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Figure 11.5 Delete a User Click OK to delete the selected user account.

  • Page 77: Chapter 12 Log Search And Maintenance

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 12 Log Search and Maintenance 12.1 Log Search Purpose The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time. Before you start The Log function can be realized only when the Encoder is connected with HDD (for DS-6600HFI/HCI-SATA) or network disk.

  • Page 78: Viewing Device Information

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 12.2 Viewing Device Information Click Remote Configuration > Device Parameters > Device Information to enter the Device Information interface of the encoder: Figure 12.2 Device Information You can edit the Device Name and Device No., and view the device information, including Model, Serial No., Firmware/Encode Version, Number of Channels, Number of HDDs, and Number of Alarm Input / Output.

  • Page 79: Restarting The Device

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder 12.3.1 Restarting the Device On the Maintenance> Restart interface, click Restart to enter the following dialog box: Figure 12.4 Restart the Device Click OK to restart the device or Cancel to cancel the operation. 12.3.2 Restoring Default Settings On the Maintenance>...

  • Page 80: Upgrading The System

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder device can be imported to multiple device devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.  On the Maintenance> Import Parameters interface, click Browse to select the file from the selected backup device and then click the Import button to import a configuration file, Note: After having finished the import of configuration files, the device will reboot automatically.

  • Page 81: Chapter 13 Appendix

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Chapter 13 Appendix Appendix A FAQ  Why cannot ping the DVS? Please refer to Chapter 3 to configure the device’s IP being in the same segment as your PC, and check the cable and switch. ...

  • Page 82: Appendix B Glossary

    User Manual of DS-6600 Audio/Video Encoder Appendix B Glossary Dual Stream Dual stream refers to that one channel of video stream can be divided into double independent output streams through the video encoder. Shown as below: Main Stream Video Stream Video Encoder Sub Stream The resolution, frame rate, bitrate and other parameters of the output stream are independently programmable.

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