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GRT-K1104A
GRT-K2208A
GRY-K4416A
GRT-K1104A.173.1.22.10.2015
© ASP AG
4 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder
8 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder
16 CH Tribrid HD-TVI / IP / Analog, real time Video Recorder

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual HD Video Recorders GRT-K1104A 4 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder GRT-K2208A 8 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder GRY-K4416A 16 CH Tribrid HD-TVI / IP / Analog, real time Video Recorder GRT-K1104A.173.1.22.10.2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2.1. Using the Mouse in Live View .... 32 Content 6.2.2. Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ............. 33 1. Introduction ............6 6.3. Adjusting the Live View Settings ....35 1.1. Available Versions ........7 6.4. Digital Spot ..........36 1.2.
  • Page 4 8.7. Configuring the Redundant Recording ..54 11.5. Handling an Exceptions Alarm ..... 86 11.6. Setting Alarm Response Actions ..86 8.8. Configuring the HDD Group for Recording ............56 11.7. Triggering or Clearing an Alarm Output 8.9. Files Protection ........57 Manually ............
  • Page 5 13.2. Managing the Network HDD ....104 15.4. Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ............... 117 13.3. Managing eSATA HDD 15.5. Upgrading the System ......117 (only for GRY-K4416A) ........105 13. 4. Managing a HDD Group ......106 15.5.1. Upgrading by a Local Backup Device ............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a GRUNDIG video recorder for TVI, CVBS and IP cameras. This manual is for the recorder models GRT-K1104A, GRT-K2208A and GRY-K4416A. Before product installation and operation, please become thoroughly familiar with this user manual and other manuals referenced by this manual.

  • Page 7: Available Versions

    General : - Connectable to HD-TVI and analogue CVBS cameras. - Connectable to Grundig & third-party network cameras like ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, PANASONIC, Pelco, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, Vivotek and ZAVIO, and cameras that adopt ONVIF protocol. - PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
  • Page 8 Recording and Playback : - Holiday recording schedule configuration. - Continuous and event video recording parameters. - Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion or alarm, motion & alarm - 8 recording time periods with separated recording types for each day. - Pre-recording and post-recording for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-recording time for schedule and manual recording.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    When installing the product, be cautious to locate it in safe places where children cannot reach it. 6. If the product does not operate properly, please contact the closest GRUNDIG distributor for after sales service. Tampering or disassembling the product will cause expiration of the warranty.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    3. Package Contents These parts are included: English...

  • Page 11: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1. Connections and Control Keys Front View: English...
  • Page 12 Rear View of the recorder model GRT-K1104A & GRT-K2208A: Rear View of the recorder model GRY-K4416A: English...

  • Page 13: Hdd Installation

    4.2. HDD Installation Check the settings: Before installation, please read carefully the recommendations below as high internal temperature of the product can lead to damages and shorten the product’s life cycle. Recommendations on installing a NVR/DVR in a rack: Do not seal the inside of the rack where the NVR/DVR is installed. Keep the airflow through the inlet and outlet. If there is another device installed in the rack, secure the additional space or install an air ventilation.
  • Page 14 Warnings if a HDD is installed: Please be extra careful not to damage the HDD as it easily breaks. During installation, make sure the insulated coat does not come off or is not placed in the wrong place. Do not lose screws and parts.

  • Page 15: Peripheral Connections

    4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD. 5. Re-install the cover of the NVR/DVR and fasten the screws. 4.3. Peripheral Connections Wiring of the Alarm Input / Output: The alarm input is an open/closed relay.
  • Page 16 Ensure signal cables are in tight. 3. Connect the pluggable block back into the terminal block. RS-485 and Controller Connection for the models GRT-K1104A/GRT-K2208A: To connect the PTZ to the models GRT-K1104A/GRT-K2208A: 1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.
  • Page 17 To connect the PTZ to the model GRY-K4416A: 1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block. 2. Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block. Insert the signal cables into the slots and release the orange part. Ensure the signal cables are in tight. 3.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    5. Getting Started 5.1. Operation of the DVR 5.1.1. Remote Control It is possible to use all functions of the NVR/DVR with the remote control. If several NVR/DVRs are set with unique ID numbers, they can be controlled with one remote control. English...
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  • Page 20: Troubleshooting The Remote Control

    5.1.2. Troubleshooting the Remote Control NOTE: Make sure you have installed the batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at the IR receiver in the front panel. If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot. English...

  • Page 21: Usb Mouse Operation

    Setting the ID of the NVR/DVR: Normally the remote control works out of the box. If the remote control is not working, please set the Remote Control ID as follows: Remote Control Setup Steps: 1. Go to Menu > Settings > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel or the mouse. 2.

  • Page 22: Soft Keyboard

    5.1.4. Soft Keyboard Overview over the Soft Keyboard: Description of the buttons on the Soft Keyboard: 5.2. Menu Overview After entering the menu, the menu bar on the top of the screen can be clicked on to set other functions. From the left to the right, the icon stand for Playback, Export, Manual, HDD, Record, Camera, Configuration, Maintenance and Shutdown.
  • Page 23 Shutting down the NVR/DVR: There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR/DVR. Steps: 1. Enter the Shutdown menu: Menu> Shutdown 2. Click on the "Shutdown" button. 3. Click the “Yes” button. 4. Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the attention window pops up. Rebooting the NVR/DVR: In the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot the NVR/DVR.

  • Page 24: Setup Wizard For Basic Configuration

    5.4. Setup Wizard for Basic Configuration By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR/DVR has loaded. Operating the Setup Wizard: 1. The Setup Wizard can take you through some important settings of the NVR/DVR. If you do not want to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, click the “Cancel”...
  • Page 25 3. Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 1234. 4. To change the admin password, check the “New Admin Password” checkbox. Enter the new password and confirm the password in the given fields. 5. Click the “Next” button to enter the date and time settings window. 6.
  • Page 26 7. Click the „Next“ button after you configured the network parameters, which takes you to the HDD Management window. 8. To initialise the HDD, click the “Init” button. Initialisation removes all the data saved in the HDD. 9. Click the “Next” button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface. 10.

  • Page 27: User Login

    12. Click “Copy” to copy the settings to other channels. 13. Click “OK” to complete the startup Setup Wizard. 5.5. User Login To control any function of the NVR/DVR, you must login the device before operating the menu and other functions. Steps: 1.

  • Page 28: User Logout

    5.6. User Logout After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to make a setting or do some other operation, you need to enter the user name and password again. Steps: 1. Enter the Shutdown menu: Menu> Shutdown 2.
  • Page 29 Before you start: Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. For detailed checking and configuring of the network, please see Chapter 9.3 "Checking Network Traffic" and the Chapter "Configuring Network Detection". Steps: 1. Enter the Camera Management interface: Menu> Camera> Camera 2.
  • Page 30 3. The online cameras with the same network segment will be displayed in the camera list. Click the “+” button to add the camera. 4. To add other IP cameras: 1) Click the “Custom Adding” button to pop up the “Add IP Camera (Custom)” interface. 2) You can edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the IP camera to be added.
  • Page 31 5. Import/Export the configuration file of the IP cameras. Import the configuration file of the IP cameras to the device: Connect the backup device on which the configuration file is stored. 1) Click on the “IP Camera Import/Export” tab. 2) Select the backup device from the drop-down list and click the “Refresh” button to get the latest information of the backup device.

  • Page 32: Live View

    6. Live View 6.1. Introduction of the Live View The Live View shows you the video image received from each camera in real time. The NVR/DVR automatically enters Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus pressing the ESC many times (depending in which menu you are in) takes you to Live View mode.

  • Page 33: Quick Setting Toolbar In Live View Mode

    6.2.2. Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you single click the mouse in the corresponding screen. English...
  • Page 34 For details about the different buttons from the table, please refer to the explanations below: Instant Playback : Instant Playback only shows the recording from the last five minutes. If no recording is found, it means there was no recording during the last five minutes. Digital Zoom : Digital Zoom can zoom in the selected area to the full screen.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Live View Settings

    You can set here the image parameters like brightness, contrast, saturation and hue. Live View Strategy : Live View Strategy can be selected to set strategy, including Real-time, Balanced, Fluency. 6.3. Adjusting the Live View Settings The Live View settings can be customised according to different needs. You can configure the output interface, dwell time for the screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc.

  • Page 36: Digital Spot

    The settings available in this menu include: - Video Output Interface: Designates the output to configure the settings for. - Live View Mode: Designates the display mode to be used as default in this Video Output Interface. - Dwell Time: The time in seconds to dwell between the switching of channels when “Auto-switch” in Live View is enabled.

  • Page 37: Manual Video Quality Diagnostics

    6.5. Manual Video Quality Diagnostics The video quality of the analogue channels can be diagnosed manually and you can view the diagnostic results in a list. Steps: 1. Enter the "Manual Video Quality Diagnostics" interface: Menu> Manual> Manual Video Quality Diagnostics. 2.

  • Page 38: Ptz Controls

    PTZ camera. Please note: Only cameras using Grundig-1 protocol make use of all the PTZ functions. Cameras using Grundig- 2, ONVIF or any other protocol might need to be configured directly in the camera OSD.

  • Page 39: Customising The Presets

    7.2.1. Customising the Presets Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an event takes place. Steps: 1. Enter the PTZ Control interface: Menu> Camera> PTZ 2. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set the limit, and click the “Left Limit”...

  • Page 40: Customising The Patrols

    4. Click to enter the preset No. in the corresponding text field. 5. Click the “Call Preset” button to call it. 7.2.3. Customising the Patrols Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a set duration before moving on to the next key point.

  • Page 41: Calling The Patrols

    7.2.4. Calling the Patrols Calling a patrol makes the PTZ move according the predefined patrol path. Steps: 1. Click the button “PTZ” in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface; Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the “PTZ Control” icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.

  • Page 42: Calling The Patterns

    7.2.6. Calling the Patterns Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Steps: 1. Click the button “PTZ” in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface; Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the “PTZ Control” icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.

  • Page 43: Calling The Linear Scan

    2. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set the limit, and click the “Left Limit” or “Right Limit” button to link the location to the corresponding limit. NOTE: A speed dome starts a linear scan from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set the left limit on the left side of the right limit, as well the angle from the left limit to the right limit should be no more than 180º.

  • Page 44: Ptz Control Panel

    3. There are 3 one-touch park types selectable, click the corresponding button to activate the park action. - Park (Quick Patrol): The dome starts to patrol from the predefined preset 1 to preset 32 in this order after the park time. An undefined preset will be skipped. - Park (Patrol 1): The dome starts to move according to the predefined patrol 1 path after the park time.

  • Page 45: Recording Settings

    8. Recording Settings 8.1. Configuring Parameters By configuring the parameters you can define the parameters which affect the image quality, such as the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on. Before you start: 1. Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialise it. (Menu> HDD> General) 2.
  • Page 46 Steps: 1. Enter the Recording settings interface to configure the recording parameters: Menu> Record> Parameters 2. Parameters Setting for Recording: Select the "Record" tab to configure the settings. 2) Select a camera number in the camera dropdown list. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, the video quality and other parameters on demand for Main Stream (Continuous) and Main Stream (Event) respectively.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Recording Schedule

    NOTE: You can copy the same settings to the cameras with the same signal. E.g., the channel No. 1-3 connect to the TVI cameras, and the channel No.4 connects to an analogue camera, and then the settings of channel No. 1 can only be copied to channel 2 and 3.
  • Page 48 2) Choose the camera you want to configure. 3) Select the check box after the “Enable Schedule” item. 4) Click the “Edit” button or click on the colour icon under the “Edit” button and draw the schedule line on the panel.
  • Page 49 NOTE: - To enable Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm) and VCA (Video Content Analysis) triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings or VCA settings as well. For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8.1, Chapter 8.2 and Chapter 8.5. - The VCA settings are only available to IP cameras that are supporting these functions.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Motion Detection Recording

    Please note: Only cameras using Grundig-1 protocol can be configured for motion recording with the NVR/DVR. Cameras using Grundig-2, ONVIF or any other protocol need to be configured directly in the camera OSD. Steps: 1. Enter the Motion Detection interface: Menu> Camera> Motion 2.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Alarm Triggered Recording

    4) Click “Settings”, and the message box for channel information will pop up. 5) Select the channels for which you want a motion detection event to trigger a recording. 6) Click “Apply” to save the settings. 7) Click “OK” to go back to the upper level menu. 8) Exit the Motion Detection menu.
  • Page 52 2. Click the “Alarm Input” tab and set the alarm parameters. 1) Select the Alarm Input number and configure the alarm parameters. 2) Choose N.O (normally open) or N.C (normally closed) as the alarm type. 3) Check the checkbox at “Enable”. 4) Click on the “(cogwheel)”...

  • Page 53: Configuring The Manual Recording

    8.5. Configuring the Manual Recording Follow the steps below to set the parameters for the manual recording. When using Manual Recording, you need to manually cancel the recording. The manual recording is prior to the scheduled recording. Steps: 1. Enter the Manual settings interface: Menu> Manual 2.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Redundant Recording

    2. Enabling the Edit Holiday schedule: 1) Click on the “(pen on a written sheet)” button to enter the “Edit “interface. 2) Check the checkbox after “Enable Holiday”. 3) Select “Mode” from the dropdown list. There are three different modes for the date format to configure a holiday schedule. 4) Set the start and end date.
  • Page 55 2. Select the “HDD” and click on the “(pen on a written sheet)” button to enter the Local HDD Settings interface. 1) Set the HDD property to “R/W”. 2) Click “Apply” to save the settings. 3) Click “OK” to go back to the upper level menu. NOTE: You must set the Storage mode in the HDD advanced settings to “Group”...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Hdd Group For Recording

    8.8. Configuring the HDD Group for Recording You can group the HDDs and save the recording files in a certain HDD group. Steps: 1. Enter the HDD setting interface: Menu> HDD 2. Select “Advanced” on the left side menu. Check whether the storage mode of the HDD is “Group”. If not, set it to “Group”. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter “Managing a HDD Group”.

  • Page 57: Files Protection

    8.9. Files Protection You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the recording files from being overwritten. Protect a file by locking the recording files: Steps: 1. Enter Export setting interface: Menu> Export 2.
  • Page 58 Protect a file by setting the HDD property to “Read-only”: Steps: 1. Enter the HDD setting interface: Menu> HDD 2. Click on the “(pencil on a written sheet)” button to edit the HDD you want to protect. NOTE: To edit the HDD property, you need to set the storage mode of the HDD to “Group”. See Chapter “Managing a HDD Group”.

  • Page 59: Playback

    9. Playback 9.1. Playing Back Recording Files 9.1.1. Playing Back by Channel This explains how to play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. The Channel switch is supported. Instant playback by channel: Steps: Choose a channel in live view mode using the mouse and click the “(backward arrow on an SD card)”...
  • Page 60 NOTE: Pressing numerical buttons will switch the playback to the corresponding channels during the playback process. 2. Playback management: The toolbar in the bottom part of the Playback interface can be used to control the playing progress. Click on the channel(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels. NOTE: The writing “09-24-2014 14:34:22 –...

  • Page 61: Playing Back By Time

    NOTE: For the Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate special frames. 9.1.2. Playing Back by Time This function plays back video files recorded in a specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported.

  • Page 62: Playing Back By Event Search

    NOTE: If there are recording files for that camera in that day, in the calendar, the icon for that day is displayed as a number in a dark coloured square. Otherwise it is displayed as a number in a light coloured square. In the Playback interface: The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control the playing process.
  • Page 63 4. Click the “Search” button to get the search result information. You may refer to the right-side bar for the result. 5. Click the “>” button to play back the file. You can click the “Back” button to go back to the search interface. NOTE: Pre-play and post-play can be configured.

  • Page 64: Playing Back By Tag

    This function plays back video files recorded in a specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported. Steps: 1. Enter the playback interface: Menu> Playback 2. Check the checkbox of the channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date on the calendar.
  • Page 65 Click the “(flag with a plus)” button to add a default tag. Click the “(flag with dots)” button to add a customised tag and input a tag name. NOTE: Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file. 3.

  • Page 66: Playing Back By System Logs

    3. Click the “>” button to play back the file. You can click the “Back” button to go back to the search interface. NOTE: Pre-play and post-play can be configured. 9.1.5. Playing Back by System Logs This function plays back recording file(s) associated with channels after searching the system logs. Steps: 1.
  • Page 67 3. Choose a log with the recording file and click the “>” button to enter the Playback interface. NOTE: If there is no recording file at the time point of the log, the message box “No result found” will pop up. 4.

  • Page 68: Playing Back The External File

    9.1.6. Playing Back the External File Perform the following steps to look up and play back files in the external devices. Steps: 1. Enter the Tag Search interface: Menu> Playback 2. Select the External File in the drop-down list on the top-left side. The files are listed in the right-side list. You can click the “Refresh”...

  • Page 69: Digital Zoom

    9.2.2. Digital Zoom Steps: 1. Click the “(magnifying glass with a plus)” button on the playback control bar to enter the Digital Zoom interface. 2. Use the mouse to draw a red rectangle and the image within it will be enlarged up to 16 times. 3.

  • Page 70: Backup

    10. Backup 10.1. Backing up the Recording Files 10.1.1. Backing up by Normal Video Search The recording files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer) and SATA device. Backup using USB flash drives and USB HDDs: Steps: 1.
  • Page 71 4. Export: Click the “Export All” button to export all the recording files. Or you can select the recording files you want to back up, and click the “Export” button to enter the Export interface. NOTE: If the inserted USB device is not recognised: - Click the Refresh button.
  • Page 72 Backup using the USB DVD writer and SATA device: Steps: 1. Enter the Export interface: Menu> Export> Normal 2. Set the search condition and click the “Search” button to enter the search result interface. 3. Select the recording files you want to back up. Click the “>” button to play the recording file if you want to check it.

  • Page 73: Backing Up By Event Search

    4. Export: Click the “Export” button and start the backup. NOTE: If the inserted USB writer or SATA writer is not recognised: - Click the “Refresh” button. - Reconnect the device. If this does not work, this device might not be supported or defect. Stay in the Exporting interface until all recording files are exported and until the pop-up message box “Export finished”...
  • Page 74 2. Select the recording files to export. 1) Clicking the “Quick Export” button will export the recording files of all channels triggered by the selected alarm input. 2) Click the “Details” button to view detailed information of the recording file, e.g. start time, end time, file size, etc.
  • Page 75 3. Export: Click the “Export All” button to export all the recording files. Or you can select the recording files you want to back up, and click the “Export” button to enter the Export interface. NOTE: If the inserted USB device is not recognised: - Click the Refresh button.

  • Page 76: Backing Up Video Clips

    10.1.3. Backing up Video Clips You may also select video clips to export directly during Playback, using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer) or a SATA writer. Steps: 1. Enter the Playback interface: Please refer to Chapter 6.1 Playing Back Recording Files. 2.

  • Page 77: Managing The Backup Devices

    4. Export: Click on the “Export” button and start the backup. NOTE: If the inserted USB device is not recognised: - Click the “Refresh” button. - Reconnect the device. - If this does not work, this device might not be supported or defect. You can also format an USB flash drive or USB HDDs via the device.
  • Page 78 2. Click on the “Export All” button to export all the recording files. Or you can select recording files you want to back up, and click the “Export” button to enter the Export interface. NOTE: At least one recording file needs to be selected. 3.
  • Page 79 Management of USB DVD-R/W writers: NOTE: DVD-R/W is only supported by GRY-K4416A. 1. Enter the Search Result interface of the recording files: Menu> Export> Normal Set the search condition and click the “Search” button to enter the Search Result interface. NOTE: At least one channel shall be selected.

  • Page 80: Alarm Settings

    3. Backup device management: Click the “Erase” button if you want to erase the files from a re-writable CD/DVD. NOTE: Please note the following: - There must be a re-writable CD/DVD when you make this operation. - If the inserted USB writer or DVD-R/W is not recognised: >...
  • Page 81 3. Click the “Trigger Channel” tab and select one or more channels which will start to record or turn to full- screen monitoring when the motion alarm is triggered, and click “Apply” to save the settings. 4. Set up the arming schedule of the channel: 1) Select the “Arming Schedule”...

  • Page 82: Setting The Sensor Alarms

    11.2. Setting the Sensor Alarms Here you can set the handling action of an external sensor alarm. Steps: 1. Enter the Alarm Settings of System Configuration and select an alarm input: Menu> Configuration> Alarm Select the “Alarm Input” tab to enter the Alarm Input Settings interface. 2.
  • Page 83 Choose one day of a week and max. eight time periods can be set within each day, and click “Apply” to save the settings. NOTE: Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped. Repeat the above steps to set up the arming schedule for other days of a week. You can also use the “Copy” button to copy an arming schedule to other days.

  • Page 84: Detecting Video Tampering

    11.3. Detecting a Video Tampering Alarm This function is for triggering an alarm when the lens is covered and to take alarm response action(s). Please note: This function is only supported by cameras using the Grundig-1 protocol. Steps: 1. Enter the Video Tampering interface of the Camera Management and select a channel you want to detect the video tampering for: Menu>...

  • Page 85: Detecting A Video Loss Alarm

    11.4. Detecting a Video Loss Alarm This function is for detecting video loss of a channel and taking alarm response action(s). Steps: 1. Enter the “Video Loss” interface of the Camera Management and select a channel you want to detect: Menu>...

  • Page 86: Handling An Exceptions Alarm

    11.5. Handling an Exceptions Alarm The Exception Settings refer to the handling action of various exceptions, e.g. - HDD Full: The HDD is full. - HDD Error: Writing HDD error or unformatted HDD. - Network Disconnected: Disconnected network cable. - IP Conflicted: Duplicated IP address. - Illegal Login: Incorrect user ID or password.
  • Page 87 3. Click the “(cogwheel)” button to set the type of event to be displayed in the image. 4. Click the “OK” button to finish the settings. Full Screen Monitoring: When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor (VGA and HDMI monitor) displays in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
  • Page 88 Email Linkage: Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. Please refer to Chapter 9.2.9 for details of the Email configuration. Trigger Alarm Output: Triggers an alarm output when an alarm is triggered. 1.

  • Page 89: Triggering Or Clearing An Alarm Output Manually

    3. Repeat the above steps to set up the arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use the “Copy” button to copy an arming schedule to other days. Click the “OK” button to complete the video tampering settings of the alarm output No.

  • Page 90: Network Settings

    12. Network Settings 12.1. Configuring the General Settings The network settings must be properly configured before you operate the NVR/DVR over the network. Steps: 1. Enter the Network Settings interface: Menu> Configuration> Network 2. Select the “General” tab. 3. In the “General Settings” interface, you can configure the following settings: Working Mode, NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4 Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.

  • Page 91: Configuring Ddns

    12.2.3. Configuring DDNS If your NVR/DVR is set to use PPPoE as ist default network connection, you may set Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to be used for network access. Prior registration with your ISP is required before configuring the system to use DDNS. Steps: 1.

  • Page 92: Configuring The Ntp Server

    - NO-IP: Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings. 1) Enter the “Server Address” for NO-IP. 2) In the NVR/DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the NO-IP website (www.no-ip.com). 3) Enter the “User Name” and “Password” registered on the NO-IP website. 5.

  • Page 93: Configuring Snmp

    12.2.5. Configuring SNMP You can use the SNMP protocol to get the device status and parameters related information. Steps: 1. Enter the Network Settings interface: Menu> Configuration> Network 2. Select the “SNMP” tab to enter the SNMP Settings interface. 3. Check the “Enable SNMP” checkbox to enable this feature. 4.

  • Page 94: Configuring Multicast

    12.2.7. Configuring Multicast The multicast can be configured to realise a live view for more than 128 connections through the network for the device. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. It is recommended to use an IP address ranging from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

  • Page 95: Configuring Email

    12.2.10. Configuring Email The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated users if an alarm or motion event is detected or the administrator password is changed. Before configuring the Email settings, the NVR/DVR must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that maintains an SMTP mail server.

  • Page 96: Configuring Nat

    5. Configure the following Email settings: - Enable Server Authentication (optional): Check the checkbox to enable the server authentication feature. - User Name: The user account of the sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. - Password: The password of the sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. - SMTP Server: The SMTP Server IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.yourprovider.com).
  • Page 97 Two ways are provided for port mapping to realise the remote access via the cross-segment network, UPnP™ and manual mapping. UPnP™: Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) can permit the device to seamlessly discover the presence of other network devices on the network and to establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, etc. You can use the UPnP™...
  • Page 98 3. Check the checkbox next to “Enable UPnP” to enable UPnP™. 4. Select the “Mapping Type” from “Manual” or “Auto” in the drop-down list. OPTION 1: Auto If you select Auto, the Port Mapping items are read-only, and the external ports are going to be set by the router automatically.
  • Page 99 3) Click the “Apply” button to save the settings. 4) You can click the “Refresh” button to get the latest status of the port mapping. Manual Mapping: If your router does not support the UPnP function, perform the following steps to map the port manually in an easy way.

  • Page 100: Checking The Network Traffic

    NOTE: The above virtual server setting interface is for reference only, it may be different due to different router manufacturers. Please contact the manufacturer of the router if you have any problems with setting the virtual server. 12.3. Checking the Network Traffic You can check the network traffic to obtain real-time information of the NVR/DVR such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc.

  • Page 101: Exporting The Network Packet

    3. Enter the destination address in the text field of “Destination Address”. 4. Click the “Test” button to start testing network delay and packet loss. The testing result pops up on the window. If the testing failed, the error message box will pop up as well. 12.4.2.

  • Page 102: Checking The Network Status

    12.4.3. Checking the Network Status You can also check the network status and quickly set the network parameters in this interface. Steps: Click the “Status” button on the lower-right corner of the page. If the network is normal, the following message box will pop up. If the message box pops up with other information instead of this one, you can click on the “Network”...

  • Page 103: Hdd Management

    13. HDD Management 13.1. Initialising HDDs A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialised before it can be used with your NVR/DVR. NOTE: A message box pops up when the NVR/DVR starts up if any uninitialised HDD exsists. Click the “Yes”...

  • Page 104: Managing The Network Hdd

    13.2. Managing the Network HDD You can add the allocated NAS or disk of IP SAN to the NVR/DVR, and use it as a network HDD. Steps: 1. Enter the HDD Information interface: Menu> HDD> General 2. Click the “Add” button to enter the Add NetHDD interface, as shown below. 3.

  • Page 105: Managing Esata Hdd

    - Add an IP SAN: 1) Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field. 2) Click the “Search” button to search the available IP SAN disks. 3) Select the IP SAN disk from the list shown below. 4) Click the “OK” button to add the selected IP SAN disk. NOTE: Only 1 IP SAN disk can be added.

  • Page 106: Managing A Hdd Group

    3. When the eSATA type is selected torecord, enter the HDD Information interface: Menu> HDD> General 4. Edit the property of the selected eSATA, or initialise it if required. Two storage modes can be configured for the eSATA when it is used for recording. Please refer to Chapter 10.4 "Managing a HDD Group"...

  • Page 107: Setting A Hdd Property

    7. Select the Group number for the current HDD. NOTE: The default group No. for each HDD is 1. 8. Click the “OK” button to confirm the settings. 9. In the pop-up Attention Box, click the “Yes” button to finish the settings. 13.4.2.

  • Page 108: Configuring The Quota Mode

    13.5. Configuring the Quota Mode Each camera can be configured with the allocated quota for the storage of the recorded files. Steps: 1. Enter the Storage Mode interface: Menu> HDD> Advanced 2. Set the “Mode” to “Quota”, as shown below. NOTE: The NVR/DVR must be rebooted to enable the changes to take effect.

  • Page 109: Checking The Hdd Status

    6. Select the camera(s) to be configured with the same quota settings. You can also click the checkbox of IP Camera to select all cameras. 7. Click the “OK” button to finish the Copy settings and go back to the Storage Mode interface. 8.

  • Page 110: Hdd Detection

    13.7. HDD Detection The device provides the HDD detection function such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad Sector Detection technique. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for the HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hope of anticipating failures. S.M.A.R.T.

  • Page 111: Configuring Hdd Error Alarms

    NOTE: If you want to use the HDD even when S.M.A.R.T. checking failed, you can check the checkbox of the “Continue to use the disk when self-evaluation failed” item. Bad Sector Detection: Steps: 1. Click the “Bad Sector Detection” tab. 2.

  • Page 112: Camera Settings

    14. Camera Settings 14.1. Configuring the OSD Settings You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time, camera name, etc. Please note: The available functions differ from protocol to protocol. Not all protocols support all functions described below.

  • Page 113: Configuring Video Parameters

    4. Use the mouse to draw a zone in the window. The zones will be marked in different frame colours. NOTE: Up to 4 privacy masks zones can be configured and the size of each area can be adjusted. 5. The configured privacy mask zones on the window can be cleared by clicking the corresponding “Clear Zone 1(-4)”...

  • Page 114: Nvr Management

    15. DVR Management 15.1. Viewing the System Information Steps: 1. Enter the System Information interface: Menu> Maintenance> System Info 2. You can click the Device Info, Camera, Record, Alarm, Network and HDD tabs to view the system information of the device. 15.2.
  • Page 115 2. Set the log search conditions to refine your search, including the Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. 3. Click the “Search” button to start to search the log files. 4. The matched log files will be displayed on the list shown below. NOTE: Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time.

  • Page 116: Importing/Exporting Ip Camera Information

    7. Select the backup device from the dropdown list under “Device Name”. 8. Click the “Export” to export the log files to the selected backup device. You can click the “New Folder” button to create a new folder in the backup device, or click the “Format” button to format the backup device before the log export.

  • Page 117: Importing/Exporting Configuration Files

    15.4. Importing/Exporting Configuration Files The configuration files of the NVR/DVR can be exported to a local device for backup; and the configuration files of one NVR/DVR can be imported to multiple NVR/DVR devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.

  • Page 118: Upgrading By Ftp

    15.5.2. Upgrading by FTP Ensure that the network connection of the PC (running FTP server) and the device is valid and correct. Run the FTP server on the PC and copy the firmware into the corresponding directory of your PC. NOTE: Refer to the user manual of the FTP server to set the FTP server on your PC and put the firmware file into the directory as required.

  • Page 119: Other Functions

    16. Other Functions 16.1. Configuring the RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 Serial Port is only provided for the NVR/DVR model GRY-K4416A. The RS-232 port can be used in two ways: - Parameters Configuration: Connect a PC to the NVR/DVR through the PC serial port. The Device parameters can be configured by using a software such as HyperTerminal.

  • Page 120: Configuring The Dst Settings

    3. Configure the following settings: - Language: The default language used is English. - Resolution: Select the resolution for the video output, which must be the same as the resolution of the monitor screen. - Time Zone: Select the time zone. - Date Format: Select the date format.

  • Page 121: Managing User Accounts

    16.5. Managing User Accounts There is a default account in the NVR/DVR: Administrator. The Administrator user name is admin and the password is 1234. The Administrator has the permission to add and delete a user and configure the user parameters. 16.5.1.
  • Page 122 3. Enter the information for the new user, including User Name, Password, Level and the User’s MAC Address. - Level: Set the user level to “Operator” or “Guest”. Different user levels have different operating permission. > Operator: The Operator user level has permission for the Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permissions in the Camera Configuration by default.

  • Page 123: Deleting A User

    Remote Configuration: - Remote Log Search: Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the NVR/DVR. - Remote Parameters Settings: Remotely configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files. - Remote Camera Management: Remote adding, deleting and editing of the IP cameras. - Remote Serial Port Control: Configuring the settings for the RS-232 and RS-485 ports.

  • Page 124: Editing A User

    16.5.3. Editing a User Steps: 1. Enter the User Management interface: Menu> Configuration> User 2. Select the user to be edited from the list, as shown in the picture ”Operator and Guest” below. 3. Click the icon on the “(pencil on a written sheet)” button to enter the Edit User interface, as shown in the picture “Admin”...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    17. Glossary - Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF. - HDD: Acronym for a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 126 - There is an audible warning sound (“Di-Di-Di-DiDi”) after a new bought NVR/DVR starts up. Possible Reasons: a) No HDD is installed in the device. b) The installed HDD has not been initialised. c) The installed HDD is not compatible with the NVR/DVR or has broken down. Steps: 1.Verify whether at least one HDD is installed in the NVR/DVR.
  • Page 127 - Live view gets stuck when video is output locally. Possible Reasons: a) Poor network between the NVR/DVR and the IP camera, and there exists a packet loss during the transmission. B) The frame rate has not reached the real-time frame rate. Steps: 1.
  • Page 128 - When using the device to get the live view audio, there is no sound or there is too much noise, or the volume is too low. Possible Reasons: a) The cable between the pickup and camera is not connected well, the impedance mismatches or is incompatible.
  • Page 129 - The status of the added IP camera displays “Disconnected” when it is connected through a Private Protocol. Select “Menu> Camera> Camera> IP Camera” to get the camera status. Possible Reasons: a) Network failure, and the NVR/DVR and IP camera lost connections. b) The configured parameters are incorrect when adding the IP camera.
  • Page 130 - The IP camera frequently goes online and offline and the status of it displays “Disconnected”. Possible Reasons: a) The IP camera and the NVR/DVR versions are not compatible. b) Unstable power supply of the IP camera. c) Unstable network between the IP camera and the NVR/DVR. d) Limited flow by the switch connected with the IP camera and NVR/DVR.
  • Page 131 - No monitor is connected with the NVR/DVR locally and when you manage the IP camera to connect with the device by web browser remotely, the status of the web browser displays as Connected. When you connect the device with the monitor afterwards via the VGA or HDMI interface and reboot the device, there is a black screen shown with the mouse cursor.
  • Page 132 - Live view gets stuck when video is output locally. Possible Reasons: a) Poor network between the NVR/DVR and the IP camera, and there exists a packet loss during the transmission. B) The frame rate has not reached the real-time frame rate. Steps: 1.
  • Page 133 - Live view gets stuck when video is output remotely via the Internet Explorer or a platform software. Possible Reasons: a) Poor network connection between the NVR/DVR and the IP camera, and there exists a packet loss during the transmission. B) Poor network connection between the NVR/DVR and the PC, and there exists a packet loss during the transmission.
  • Page 134 - The image gets stuck when the NVR/DVR is playing back by single or multi-channel. Possible Reasons: a) Poor network connection between the NVR/DVR and the IP camera, and there exists a packet loss during the transmission. b) The frame rate is not the real-time frame rate. c) The NVR/DVR supports up to 16-channel synchronised playback at the resolution of 4CIF, if you want a 16- channel synchronised playback at the resolution of 720p, frame extracting may occur, which leads to a slight stuck.
  • Page 135 - No recording file is found in the NVR/DVR local HDD, and the prompt message “No record file found” appears. Possible Reasons: a) The time setting of the system is incorrect. b) The search condition is incorrect. c) The HDD is in error or not detected. Steps: 1.
  • Page 136 Specifications GRT-K1104A Operating System Embedded OS Video Compression H.264 Video Inputs 4 CH 960H/HD-TVI (BNC) + 2 CH IP Recording Resolution 1920x1080, 1280x720, 960x576, 704x576, 352x288 Recording Speed 25 fps per channel Recording Mode Continuous, Event Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, Schedule...
  • Page 137 Playback Synchronised playback of max. 16 cameras Serial Interface(s) 1x RS-232, 1x RS-485 (PTZ), 1x RS-485 (Keyboard) Alarm Inputs Alarm Outputs Chassis 19-inch rack-mounted, 1.5U Supply Voltage 110 ~ 240 Vac, 50/60Hz Power Consumption (no HDD) 55 W Weight 5 kg Dimensions (wxhxd) 445 ×...

  • Page 138: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity GRT-K1104A 4 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder GRT-K2208A 8 CH Hybrid HD-TVI / Analog, real time Video Recorder GRY-K4416A 16 CH Tribrid HD-TVI / IP / Analog, real time Video Recorder It is hereby certified that the products meet the standards in...

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