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DVR User Manual For H.264 16/32-channel digital video recorder All rights reserved...
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual CAUTION Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely. There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................1 1.1 DVR Introduction ........................ 1 1.2 Main Features ........................1 Hardware Installation ....................... 3 2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ..................3 2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ......................3 2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ......................4 2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ......................
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual 4.5.1 Sensor Alarm ........................21 4.5.2 Motion Alarm ......................... 23 4.5.3 Video Loss ........................24 4.5.4 Other Alarm ........................24 4.5.5 Alarm Out ........................25 4.6 Network Configuration ...................... 26 4.6.1 Network .......................... 26 4.6.2 Sub Stream ........................27 4.6.3 Email ..........................
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual 7.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ................46 7.3.1 Via LAN ......................... 46 7.3.2 Via WAN ......................... 47 7.4 The Remote Live Preview ....................48 7.5 Remote Playback & Backup ....................50 7.5.1 Remote Playback ......................50 7.5.2 Remote Backup.......................
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction This model is standard 16/32 CH real-time 1080P/720P/WD1 high resolution DVRs, which adopts high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, 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., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search Support 8 channels playback simultaneously Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet ALARM ...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Hardware Installation Check the unit and the accessories after getting the device. Please don‟t power up the unit till the physical installation is complete. 2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer Install Hard Drive 2.1.1 Notice: 1. This series support eight SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Notice: Please make sure the correct installation of the pillars for supporting the two mounting bars. 2.1.2 Install DVD Writer Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”. 2.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard. Type Name Function Power The power indicator turns blue when DVR is powered up The light turns blue when HDD is writing and reading The light turns blue when it is able to access the network Indicator Backup...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Rear Panel for 32 CH Name Descriptions MIC IN 1CH MIC input To connect external USB devices like USB mouse or USB storage device Network port HDMI HDMI port. Connect to high-definition display device VGA port. Connect to monitor TVI/AHD VIDEO IN (TVI/AHD signal) 1080P/720P, (analog signal) 960H/D1 video inputs AUDIO OUT...
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR The default device ID of the DVR is 0. It‟s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is to be used to control a single DVR. However when controlling multiple DVRs with multiple remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID, please refer to below steps: Activate remote controller to control the DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice on the remote, then...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 2.5 Control with Mouse 2.5.1 Connect Mouse It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel. If mouse is not detected or doesn‟t work, check below steps: 1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port. 2.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Basic Function Instruction 3.1 Power On/Off Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good. 3.1.1 Power On ① Connect with the power. ② The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue. ③...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 3.3 Live Preview Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface Symbol Meaning Green Manual record Yellow Motion detection record Sensor Alarm record Blue Schedule record 3.4 Live Playback Click Playback button to playback the record. Refer to Fig 3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on screen.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Main Menu Setup Guide Click right mouse or press FN/ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will display at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1. Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar Screen Mode: Click to choose screen mode.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-2 Main Menu 4.1 Basic Configuration Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST. 4.1.1 System Go to Main MenuSetupBasicSystem interface. Refer to Fig 4-3. Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-System In this interface you can set up the device name, device ID, video format, max network users, VGA resolution, language and so on.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again. Logout After (Minutes): A user can set up the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s, 300s). If there is no any operation within the setting period, the device will auto logout and return to login interface.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ② In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end month/week/date, etc. Click “Apply” button to save the setting. ③ 4.2 Live Configuration Live configuration includes three submenus: live, main monitor and mask. 4.2.1 Live In this interface, you can set up camera name.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 4.2.2 Main Monitor The main monitor settings allow you to set camera sequence in live display mode. Operate the following steps to set main monitor: ① Go to Main MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor interface. Refer to Fig 4-7. ②...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Mask ② Click “Setting” button to go to live image. ③ Press and drag the left mouse button to set mask area as shown below. ④ Right click to exit the mask setting interface. Click “Apply”...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-10 Record Configuration-Enable Parameter Meaning Record To enable/disable recording for the channel Audio To enable/disable audio recording for the channel ② Checkmark record and audio. ③ Select “All” to set up the same settings for all channels. 4.3.2 Record Bitrate ①...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ② Set up rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream. Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels. ③ Click “Apply” button to save the setting. ④ 4.3.3 Time ① Go to Main MenuSetupRecordTime interface to set recording time. Refer to Fig 4-12.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-13 Record Configuration-Stamp ② Checkmark camera name and time stamp. Click “Setting” button to set up the position of the stamp. You can drag the camera name and time stamp at random positions. ③ Select “All” to set up all channels with the same parameters. Before drag After drag 4.3.5 Recycle Record...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 4.4.1 Schedule This tab allows defining schedule for normal recording for seven days of a week, 24 hours of a day. Every row denotes an hourly timeline for a day. Click the grid to do relevant setup. A highlighted area denotes selected timeline.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ① Go to Main MenuSetupScheduleMotion tab. ② The setup steps for schedule for motion based recording are similar to normal schedule setup. You can refer to 4.4.1 Schedule for details. ⅹ Note: The default schedule of motion based recording is 24 7.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual ④ Click “Apply” button to save the setting. Go to Alarm Handling tab. Refer to Fig 4-17. Select hold time and then click “Setting” ⑤ button to pop up a dialog box as shown in Fig 4-18. Fig 4-17 Alarm Configuration-Sensor-Alarm Handling ⑥...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ⑨ Go to Schedule tab. The setting steps for schedule for sensor based alarm are similar to normal schedule setup. You can refer to 4.4.1 Schedule for details. This step is very important for sensor alarm. Even if you have enabled the sensor alarm for all channels and set up the trigger, you will not see the result of sensor alarm if no schedule is added.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-20 Motion-Area Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels. ⑥ Click “Apply” button to save the setting. ⑦ ⑧ Go to Schedule tab. The setting steps for schedule for motion based alarm are similar to normal schedule setup (see Chapter 4.4.1 for more details).
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ① Go to Main MenuSetupAlarmOther Alarm. Refer to Fig 4-22. ② Use the dropdown menu and select the event or the alarm. ③ Check the required trigger options. If the selected event is “Disk Full”, then use the drop down box for “Disk Shortage ④...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual This step is very important for alarm out. Even if you have enabled alarm out in the motion based alarm or sensor based alarm, you will not see the result of alarm out if no schedule is added here.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual If you connect internet through PPPoE, disable “Obtain an IP address automatically” item and check PPPoE checkbox and then enter username and password. Once the setup is completed, your DVR will automatically dial up into your network. Test the effectiveness of the network by clicking “Test”...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-26 Network Configuration-Email ② Set SMTP Server and port. SMTP Server/Port: The name and port number of SMTP server. You can set up SSL check (such as Gmail) according to actual needs. Set sender‟s address and password. ③...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 4.6.5 NAT ① Go to Main MenuSetupNetworkNAT interface. Refer to Fig 4-28. Fig 4-28 Network Configuration-NAT ② Enable NAT and input the NAT Server (The default NAT Server is www.autonat.com) ③ Click “Apply” to save the settings. 4.6.6 Other Settings You can quickly register the domain name in this interface.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual ③ Click “Test” button to test the effectiveness of the relevant information. Click “Apply” button to save the setting. ④ Network Configuration-Other Settings Enable UPnP: Select UPnP here and then enable UPnP function in your router. Therefore, there is no need for you to forward LAN IP address and port in the router in connection of internet.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 3. After you successfully request your domain name, you will see your domain in the list. DVR Setting Connect DVR to the Network Client. 1. Go to Main MenuSetupNetworkOther Settings, checkmark DDNS, select “dvrdydns” at the DDNS Sever pull down list box and input user name and password. 2.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-30 User Management Configuration Click “Add” button to display a dialog box as Fig 4-31. ② Fig 4-31 Add-General ③ In General tab, input username, password and select user type. You can also check “Binding PC MAC Address” and input this address. ④...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 4-32 Add User-Authority To delete user: ① Go to Main MenuSetupUsers interface. Select the added user you want to delete and then click “Delete” button. ② To modify user: ① Go to Main MenuSetupUsers interface. ②...
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Parameter Meaning Address The address of the PTZ device. Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range from: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, Baud rate 4800, 9600, 19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600. The default communication protocol of the DVR is COC. Range from: Protocol PELCOP, PELCOD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, SAMSUNG, RM110, HY, N-control.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual ② In the preset setting tab, enable preset, set the preset name and then click preset “Setting” button. Fig 4-36 Preset Setting ③ Control the dome by rotating up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right and up right and adjust the rotate speed and the value of zoom, focus and iris of the dome.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual ② Click Add button to add cruise line in the list box (8 cruise lines can be added at most). ③ Select a cruise line and click Setup button to see a dialog box as Fig 4-38. Fig 4-38 Modifying Cruise Line ④...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 4.9 Advanced Advanced configuration includes three submenus: reset, import/export and block/allow list. 4.9.1 Reset Reset the device to the factory default settings. 4.9.2 Import/Export Export the data files into mobile storage devices for backup and then import specified data files from mobile storage device to DVR.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Search, Playback & Backup Search configuration includes four submenus: time search, event search, file management and image. 5.1 Time Search ① Go to Main MenuSearchTime Search. Refer to Fig 5-1. Fig 5-1 Search Configuration-Time Search Select date and channels on the right hand side and press the „Search‟ button. A date with ②...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 5.2 Event Search ① Go to Main MenuSearchEvent Search button. Refer to Fig 5-2. Fig 5-2 Search Configuration-Event Search ② Select date and channels on the right hand side. A date with highlighted borderline indicates presence of data. ③...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ③ Click Search button to display the searched files in the file list box. Use “All” button to lock/unlock or delete all files in the file management column. ④ ⑤ Double click an unlocked item to play. Lock: Select a file and click Lock button to lock this file, after that, that file will not be deleted or covered.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 5-5 Backup Configuration Select a required file or checkmark “All” to select all data files. Click Backup button to ③ display Backup information window. ④ In the backup information interface, you can check the relevant information of backup files, storage type, save file type, etc.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Manage DVR 6.1 Check System Information Check system information includes seven submenus: system, event, log, network, online users, record and QRCODE. 6.1.1 System Information In this interface, you can check the hardware version, MCU version, kernel version, device ID, etc.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 6.2 Disk Management To format the disk ① Go to disk management interface. Note: please format the hard disk before record. Click “Refresh” button to refresh the disk information in the list box. ② ③ Select a hard disk and click Format button to start format. Note: All recorded files in the hard disk will be lost after formatting.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance 7.1 IE Remote Surveillance by NAT 7.1.1 NAT Settings ① The DVR shall be powered on and connected to the network. ② Go to Main MenuSetupNetworkNetwork. You can obtain the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway automatically. You can also manually input them according to the actual network situation.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 7.2.1 Via LAN Go to the DVR‟s Main MenuSetupNetwork interface to input IP address, Subnet ① Mask, etc. If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the DVR and the router. ② Enter Record Setup to set network video parameters like resolution, frame rate etc. ③...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 7.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC Note: Because the current plug-in version of client end just only supports 32-bit mode, so the safari browser shall start 32-bit mode. If the browser is the earlier MACOS version, the default setting is 32-bit mode and the setting can be skipped. The setting steps are as follows: Right click safari icon and select “Show in Finder”.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual After acquiring the IP address, Subnet Mask and so on, please go to the DVR‟s Main ③ MenuSetupNetwork interface to manually input IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway according to the configuration of PC. The network segment should be the same as the PC.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual ① The network setups are the same as step one to step four of point 1 on WAN of IE remote surveillance. ② Enter WAN IP and HTTP port in the Safari browser to install the Active control. The concrete steps are the same as ⑤...
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Snap pictures: Click “Snap” icon to automatically capture pictures and save those pictures in the computer. You can set up the save path for those picture in the Remote Preview interface Configuration Local configuration. Color adjustment: Drag the slide bar to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual focus. Click button near 'Focus' button to have short focus. Go to the Preset Select and do auto cruise Track Auto scan Wiper button Light button Click the right mouse on the live interface. This will take you to a pull-down menu. Fig 7-2 Right Key Sub Menu Stream: This DVR supports master stream and sub stream.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 7-3 Play Record File Interface This DVR supports remote time search, event search and file management. By Time Search: ① Go to SearchTime Search. Refer to Fig 7-4. ② The highlight date in the area ② indicates recorded data. Select the date in area ② and record channels in area ③.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 7-5 Time Search Playback By Event Search: ① Go to SearchEvent Search interface. Refer to Fig 7-6. ② Click the highlight date and select record channels. ③ Checkmark the event type: motion and sensor. Click “Search” button. ④...
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Fig 7-7 File Management Interface ② Select highlighted date and channels. ③ Click “Search” button to search the recorded files. Lock: Select certain file item in the file list box and then click “Lock” button to lock this file that ca not be deleted or overlaid.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual 7.6 Remote System Configuration You can do remote setup of the device which includes functions like basic configuration, live configuration, record configuration, schedule configuration, alarm configuration, network configuration, PTZ configuration and user configuration. You should select an option from the menu list on the left and then set up the relative parameters.
HD-TVI DVR User Manual Appendix A FAQ Q1. Why the DVR doesn’t turn on after connecting to the power? The power adapter could have gone bad. Please change a new power adapter. The power from the adapter may be not enough for operating the DVR. Please use the power adaptor supplied along with the DVR.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual IE browser blocks ActiveX. Please do setup as per the steps mentioned below. ① Open IE browser. Click ToolsInternet Options. ② Select SecurityCustom Level. Refer to Fig 7-1; Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”. Refer to Fig 7-2; ③...
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Q10: A hard disk is being identified as a new device however it was being used with another DVR of same model. Should it be formatted prior use? It is possible to migrate an HDD from one DVR to another provided that the DVRs are of the same model and that the HDD being migrated would be used as the sole disk in the new DVR.
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HD-TVI DVR User Manual Q13. How to play the backup file? Insert your USB device where the backup files are saved in the USB port of PC. If your files are saved in DVR format, you must have already downloaded the backup player box before doing backup.
HD-TVI DVR 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. Frame Rate Bit Rate Used...
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