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  • Page 1 Digital Video Recorder DS-7204HTI-K1 DS-7208HTI-K2 User Manual...
  • Page 2 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Hikvision USA Inc., 18639 Railroad St., City of Industry, CA 91748, USA • Hikvision Canada, 4848 rue Levy, Saint Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4R 2P1 Telephone: +1-909-895-0400 • Toll Free in USA: +1-866-200-6690 • E-Mail: sales.usa@hikvision.com • www.hikvision.com.
  • Page 3 Ensure your outlets are properly wired. They can be checked with an electrical outlet tester. Surge Suppressor (Required) Hikvision is not responsible for any damage to equipment caused by power spikes in the electrical power grid. Use of a surge suppressor meeting the following specifications is mandatory for all Hikvision electronic equipment:...
  • Page 4 Several PTZ protocols (including Genetec Omnicast VMS) supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern Zoom in/out by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse If Hikvision CVBS camera is connected, you can control PTZ via coax and call the OSD of the camera HDD Management Each disk with a maximum of 8 TB storage capacity Eight network disks (eight NAS disks, eight IP SAN disks or n NAS disks + m IP SAN disks (n+m ≤8)) can be connected...
  • Page 5 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Supports cloud storage S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection HDD sleeping function HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W) HDD group management HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channels Recording, Capture and Playback Holiday recording schedule configuration Cycle and non-cycle recording modes Normal and event video encoding parameters Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion &...
  • Page 6 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual You can enable false alarm filer for the motion detection of the PIR cameras. Then only when the motion detection events and PIR events are both triggered, the motion detection alarm will be triggered. Other Local Functions Manual and automatic video quality diagnostics Operable by mouse and remote control Three-level user management: admin user can create operating accounts and define their permissions, which includes channel access...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................11 1.1 Front Panel ............................11 1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ......................11 1.3 USB Mouse Operation ......................... 13 1.4 Input Method Description ........................14 1.5 Rear Panels ............................15 1.6 Menu Tree ............................
  • Page 8 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Patterns ..................43 4.2.1 Customizing Presets ......................... 43 4.2.2 Calling Presets .......................... 44 4.2.3 Customizing Patrols ........................44 4.2.4 Calling Patrol ..........................46 4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ....................... 46 4.2.6 Calling Patterns ......................... 47 4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit ....................
  • Page 9 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6.2.4 File Management ........................88 Chapter 7 Backup ..............................90 7.1 Backing up Record Files ........................90 7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video/Picture Search................90 7.1.2 Backing up Video Clips ......................94 Chapter 8 Alarm Settings ............................. 97 8.1 Setting Motion Detection........................
  • Page 10 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 10.5 Heat Map ............................130 Chapter 11 Network Settings ..........................132 11.1 Configuring General Settings ......................132 11.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ....................133 11.2.1 Configuring Hik-Connect ...................... 133 11.2.2 Configuring DDNS ........................136 11.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ......................137 11.2.4 Configuring NAT ........................
  • Page 11 Chapter 16 Appendix ............................180 16.1 Specifications ..........................180 16.2 Glossary ............................181 16.3 Troubleshooting ..........................182 16.4 Compatible Hikvision IP Cameras ....................185 16.5 Compatible Third-Party IP Cameras ....................185 16.6 Applicable Power Adapters ......................186 UM DS-720xHTI-Kx 012918NA...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel Table 1-1 Front Panel Description No. Icon Description Turns white when DVR is powered up Turns red when data is being read from or written to HDD Flashes white when the network is well-connected Receiver for IR remote control Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB...
  • Page 13 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 1-2 Remote Control The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Refer to Table 1-2. Table 1-2 Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons No. Name Description Power on/off the device. POWER Power on/off the device by pressing and holding the button for five seconds.

  • Page 14: Usb Mouse Operation

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual No. Name Description In PTZ control mode, controls PTZ camera movement. Confirm selection in any menu mode. tick checkbox fields. ENTER Button In Playback mode, plays or pauses the video. In single-frame Playback mode, advances video a single frame. PTZ Button In Auto-switch mode, stops/starts auto switch.

  • Page 15: Input Method Description

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the DVR front panel. 2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If the mouse is not detected, it may be that the two devices are not compatible. Refer to the recommended device list from your provider. Table 1-3 Description of the Mouse Controls Name Action...

  • Page 16: Rear Panels

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 1.5 Rear Panels Figure 1-4 DS-7204HTI-K1 Rear Panel Figure 1-5 DS-7208HTI-K2 Rear Panel Table 1-5 Description of Rear Panel Item Description VIDEO IN BNC interface for TurboHD and analog video input AUDIO IN RCA connector AUDIO OUT RCA connector DB-15 connector for VGA output.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR Purpose Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR. Before You Start Check that the voltage of the external power supply matches the DVR’s requirement, and ensure that the ground connection is working properly.

  • Page 18: Activating The Device

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-1 Shutdown Button Figure 2-2 Shutdown Menu 4. Click Yes. 5. Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the following note appears. Figure 2-3 Shutdown Tips 2.2 Activating the Device Purpose For first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed before activation.
  • Page 19 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-4 Settings Admin Password STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

  • Page 20: Using The Unlock Pattern For Login

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-6 Attention 5. (Optional) Click Yes to export the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). The Reset Password interface pops up. Click Export to export the GUID to the USB flash drive for password resetting. The GUID is a file that is generated, exported, and saved that is used to reset the user’s password. Figure 2-7 Export GUID 6.
  • Page 21 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-9 Set Unlock Pattern 1. Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the nine dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the pattern is done. Figure 2-10 Draw the Pattern Connect at least four dots to draw the pattern. Each dot can be connected once only.

  • Page 22: Logging In Via The Unlock Pattern

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-11 Confirm the Pattern If the two patterns are different, you must set the pattern again. 2.3.2 Logging in via the Unlock Pattern admin Only the user has permission to unlock the device. 2.3.1 Configuring the Unlock Pattern Configure the pattern before unlocking.

  • Page 23: Login And Logout

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Right click the mouse to log in via the normal mode. If you forgot your pattern, click Forgot My Pattern or Switch User to display the normal login dialog box. If the pattern you draw differs from the pattern you configured, try again. If you draw the wrong pattern seven times, the account will lock for one minute.

  • Page 24: User Logout

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual In the Login interface, for the admin, if you enter the wrong password seven times, the account will lock for 60 seconds. For an operator, if you enter the wrong password five times, the account will lock for 60 seconds.

  • Page 25: Resetting Your Password

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2.5 Resetting Your Password Purpose admin When you forget the password of the , you can reset the password by importing the GUID file. The GUID file must be exported and saved in the local USB flash drive after you have activated the device (refer Activating the Device 2.2 1.

  • Page 26: Adding Analog Cameras

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-20 GUID File Imported 5. Click OK and the Attention box below pops up to remind you to duplicate the device password to connected IP cameras with default protocol. Click Yes to duplicate the password or No to cancel it. Figure 2-21 Duplicate the Password To retrieve a forgotten password, you must first export the GUID file.
  • Page 27 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-22 IP Camera Management Interface 2. Click the camera’s inactive icon to enter the following interface to activate it. You can also select multiple cameras from the list and click the One-touch Activate to activate the cameras in batch. Figure 2-23 Activate the Camera 3.

  • Page 28: Adding An Online Ip Camera

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 29 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-26 Select Multiple Channels OPTION 2: y y y y 1. On the IP Camera Management interface, click Custom Adding to show Add IP Camera (Custom). Figure 2-27 Custom Adding IP Camera Interface 2. Edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the camera to be added. If the IP camera to add has not been activated, activate it from the IP camera list on the IP Camera Management interface.

  • Page 30: Editing The Connected Ip Camera

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Table 1-6 Explanation of the Icons Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Edit basic parameters of the camera Add the detected IP camera. The camera is disconnected; you can click the icon to get the exception information of Delete the IP camera camera.

  • Page 31: Configuring 5 Mp Long Distance Transmission

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-29 Camera Network Configuration 3. You can edit the camera’s network information and password. Figure 2-30 Camera Password Configuration 4. Click OK to save the settings and exit the interface. 2.8 Configuring 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Purpose You can configure 5 MP long distance transmission on the Signal Input Status interface.
  • Page 32 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 2-32 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Settings 3. Check the checkbox to enable 5 MP Long Distance Transmission of the selected channel. 4. Click Apply to save the settings. UM DS-720xHTI-Kx 012918NA...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Live View

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 3 Live View 3.1 Introduction of Live View Live view shows the video image from each camera in real time. The DVR will automatically enter Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting ESC many times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live View mode.

  • Page 34: Using The Mouse In Live View

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Table 1-8 Priorities of Outputs in Independent Output Mode HDMI CVBS Main Output Auxiliary Output For Live View Output Only √ √ √ or × HDMI CVBS √ or × × √ or × HDMI CVBS ×...

  • Page 35: Quick Setting Toolbar In Live View Mode

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 3.2.2 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you click the screen. Figure 3-2 Quick Setting Toolbar Table 1-10 Description of Quick Setting Toolbar Icons Icons Description Icons...
  • Page 36 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 3-4 Image Settings Face Detection can be enabled if you click the icon. The dialog pops up as shown in Figure 3-6. Click Yes and the full-screen live view of the channel is enabled. Click to exit from the full-screen mode.

  • Page 37: Channel-Zero Encoding

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 3-7 Enable VCA Information Overlay In the live view, only the analog cameras support VCA information overlay. Enable VCA function first before showing the VCA information. Refer to Chapter 9 VCA Alarm detailed operation. The VCA information is hidden by default. If the connected analog camera does not support VCA, the icon displays grey and cannot be operated.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Live View Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 3-8 Live View Channel-Zero Encoding 2. Check the checkbox after Enable Channel-Zero Encoding. 3. Configure the Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode and Max. Bitrate. 4. Click Apply to activate the settings. 5. After you set the Channel-Zero encoding, you can get a view in the remote client or web browser of 16 channels in one screen.
  • Page 39 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual If you set the video output resolution as 1024*768 in Menu > Configuration > General, when you set more than 16 windows, the following message box will pop up as below. If you set the video output resolution as 1280*720 or 1280*1024 in Menu >...

  • Page 40: Manual Video Quality Diagnostics

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 3) You can also click to start live view of all channels in order and click to stop live view of all channels. Click to go to the previous or next page. 4) Click Apply. 3.5 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics Purpose The video quality of the analog channels can be diagnosed manually, and you can view the diagnostic results from a list.
  • Page 41 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 3-13 Diagnostics Result Connect the camera to the device for the video quality diagnostics. Three exception types can be diagnosed: Blurred Image, Abnormal Brightness, and Color Cast. UM DS-720xHTI-Kx 012918NA...

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Ptz Controls

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 4 PTZ Controls 4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings Purpose Configure the PTZ parameters before you attempt to control the PTZ camera. 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > PTZ. Figure 4-1 PTZ Settings 2. Select the camera for PTZ setting in the Camera drop-down list. 3.
  • Page 43 4. Select the PTZ camera parameters from the drop-down list. All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters. For a connected Hikvision-C camera/dome, you can set the PTZ protocol to UTC. Make sure the protocol selected here is supported by the connected camera/dome.

  • Page 44: Setting Ptz Presets, Patrols, And Patterns

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 7. (Optional) Check the Enable Omnicast Control checkbox to enable the PTZ control of the selected camera via Omnicast VMS of Genetec. 4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Patterns Before You Start Make sure that the presets, patrols, and patterns are supported by the PTZ protocols. 4.2.1 Customizing Presets Purpose To set the preset location you want the PTZ camera to point to when an event occurs.

  • Page 45: Calling Presets

    5. Click Call Preset to call it. When the connected Hikvision-C camera/dome’s PTZ protocol is set to UTC (Hikvision-C), call the preset 95 to enter the connected Hikvision-C camera/dome menu. Use the directional buttons on the PTZ control panel to operate the menu.
  • Page 46 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 4-6 PTZ Settings 2. Select patrol no. in the drop-down patrols list. 3. Click Set to add key points for the patrol. Figure 4-7 KeyPoint Configuration 4. Configure key point parameters such as key point no., key point stay duration, and patrol speed. The key point corresponds to the preset.

  • Page 47: Calling Patrol

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4.2.4 Calling Patrol Purpose Calling a patrol makes the PTZ move according the predefined patrol path. 1. Click PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ Settings interface, or press PTZ 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 48: Calling Patterns

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 4-9 PTZ Settings 2. Choose pattern number in the drop-down list. 3. Click Start and click corresponding buttons in the control panel to move the PTZ camera, and click the Stop button to stop it. The PTZ movement is recorded as the pattern. 4.2.6 Calling Patterns Purpose Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns.

  • Page 49: Customizing Linear Scan Limit

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 4-10 PTZ Panel - General 3. Click Call Pattern to call it. 4. Click Stop Pattern to stop calling it. 4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit Purpose Linear Scan can be enabled to trigger the scan in the horizantal direction in the predefined range. 1.

  • Page 50: Calling Linear Scan

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual The speed dome starts linear scan from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set the left limit to the left side of the right limit. Also, the angle from the left limit to the right limit should be no more than 180º.

  • Page 51: Ptz Control Panel

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 4-13 PTZ Panel - One-touch 3. There are three one-touch park types selectable. Click the button to activate the park action. Park (Quick Patrol): The dome starts patrol from the predefined preset 1 to preset 32 in order after the park time.
  • Page 52 3D-Zoom Menu Centralization Switch to the Switch to the Switch to the one-touch general PTZ control control settings interface interface interface Minimize Exit windows When a Hikvision CVBS camera is connected, click to call the camera OSD. UM DS-720xHTI-Kx 012918NA...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Recording And Capture Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 5 Recording and Capture Settings 5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters Before You Start 1. Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, install and initialize an HDD, (Menu > System Configuration > HDD > HDD Information). Figure 5-1 HDD Information 2.
  • Page 54 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-3 Record Parameters 2. Set the recording parameters. 1) Select the Record tab to configure. 2) Select a camera from the camera drop-down list. 3) View the Camera Resolution. When TurboHD, AHD, or HD-CVI input is connected, you can view information including input signal type, resolution, and frame rate (e.g., 1080P30).
  • Page 55 If H.265+ is enabled, line crossing detection and region entrance detection are not supported. For the connnected IP camera, the H.264+ or H.265+ should be supported by the camera and added to the DVR with the HIKVISION protocol. Reboot the device to activate the new settings after enabling H.264+ or H.265+.
  • Page 56 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-5 More Settings of Record Parameters Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an alarm triggered the recording at 10:00, if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records it at 9:59:55.
  • Page 57 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-6 Copy Camera Settings 5. Set encoding parameters for sub-stream. 1) Select the Sub-Stream tab. Figure 5-7 Sub-Stream Encoding 2) Select a camera in the camera drop-down list. 3) Configure the parameters. 4) Click Apply to save the settings. 5) (Optional) If the parameters can also be used for other cameras, click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

  • Page 58: Configuring Recording Schedule

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule In this chapter, the record schedule procedure is used as an example. The same procedure can be applied to configure the recording schedule. Purpose Set the recording schedule, and the camera will automatically start/stop recording according to the configured schedule.
  • Page 59 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2) In the message box, choose the day for which you want to set the schedule. 3) To schedule an all-day recording, check the All Day item checkbox. Figure 5-9 Edit Schedule 4) To arrange another schedule, leave the 24HR checkbox blank and set the Start/End times. Figure 5-10 Edit Schedule - Set Time Period Up to eight periods can be configured for each day, and the time periods cannot overlap.
  • Page 60 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-11 Copy Schedule to Other Days The Holiday option is available when you enable holiday schedule in Holiday Settings. See Configuring Holiday Recording and Capture. 6) Click OK to save the settings and return to upper level menu. Draw the Schedule 1) Click the color icon to select a record type in the event list on the bottom of the interface.

  • Page 61: Configuring Motion Detection Recording

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Repeat Step 4 to set schedules for other channels. If the settings can also be used for other channels, click Copy, and then choose the channel you want to copy to. 5. Click Apply in the Record Schedule interface to save the settings. 5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording Purpose Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters.
  • Page 62 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-14 Motion Detection Settings 6) Select the channels for which the motion detection event should trigger recording. 7) Click Apply to save the settings. 8) Click OK to return to the upper level menu. 9) Exit the Motion Detection menu. 3.

  • Page 63: Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Recording Configuring Schedule and choose Motion as the record type). 5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording Purpose Follow the procedure to configure alarm triggered recording. 1. Go to Menu > Recording Configuration > Trigger > Alarm Input. Figure 5-15 Alarm Settings - Alarm Input 2.

  • Page 64: Configuring Event Recording

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Configuring Recording Schedule for detailed operations. Figure 5-16 Trigger Channel 7. Click Apply to save the settings. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to configure other alarm input parameters. If the settings can also be applied to other alarm inputs, click Copy and choose the alarm input number.
  • Page 65 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual For the analog channels, the line crossing detection and intrusion detection conflict with other VCA detection such as sudden scene change detection, face detection, and vehicle detection. You can enable only one function. 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > VCA. Figure 5-18 VCA Settings 2.

  • Page 66: Configuring Manual Recording

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 7. Enter Record Schedule Settings interface (Menu > Recording Configuration > Schedule), and set Event 5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule. as the record type. See 5.6 Configuring Manual Recording Purpose Follow the steps to set the manual recording parameters. Using manual recording, you need to manually cancel the record and capture.
  • Page 67 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-21 Holiday Settings 2. Enable Edit Holiday schedule. 1) Click to enter the Edit interface. Figure 5-22 Edit Holiday Settings 2) Check the Enable checkbox. 3) Select Mode from the drop-down list. There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule. By Month, By Week, and By Date are selectable.

  • Page 68: Configuring Redundant Recording

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Up to eight periods can be configured for each day, and the time periods cannot overlap. In the channel time table, both holiday schedule and normal day schedule are displayed. 4. Repeat the above steps to set Holiday schedules for other channels. If the holiday schedule can also be used for other channels, click Copy and choose the channel for which you want to apply the settings.

  • Page 69: Configuring Hdd Group

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 1) Select the camera you want to configure. 2) Click More Settings. Figure 5-25 More Settings 3) Set the following parameters: a) Pre-Record – Enter the number of seconds to record before the triggered event. b) Post-Record – Enter the number of seconds to record after the triggered event. c) Expired Time (day) –...

  • Page 70: Files Protection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4. Click to enter the editing interface. 5. Assign the HDD group. 1) Use the radio selection button to choose a group number for the HDD group. 2) Click Apply to save your settings. 3) Click OK to return to the upper level menu. 6.
  • Page 71 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-27 Export 2. Select the channels you want to investigate by checking the checkbox(es). 3. Configure the record mode, record type, file type, start time, and end time. 4. Click Search to show the results. Figure 5-28 Export-Search Result 5.

  • Page 72: One-Key Enabling/Disabling H.264+/H.265+ For Analog Cameras

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-29 HDD Information 2. Click to edit the HDD you want to protect. Figure 5-30 HDD Information - Editing 3. Set the HDD to Read-only. 4. Click OK to save the settings and return to the upper level menu. You cannot save any files to a Read-only HDD.
  • Page 73 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 5-31 Advanced Settings 2. Click Enable to enable H.264+/H.265+ for all the analog cameras, and the following box pops up. Figure 5-32 Attention Box 3. Click Yes to enable the function and reboot the device to have the new settings take effect. One-Key Disabling H.264+/H.265+ for All Analog Cameras 1.

  • Page 74: Chapter 6 Playback

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 6 Playback 6.1 Playing Back Record Files 6.1.1 Instant Playback Purpose Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in live view mode. Channel switch is supported. Instant Playback by Channel Choose a channel in live view mode and click in the quick setting toolbar.
  • Page 75 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-2 Right-click Menu under Live View Playback by Time Purpose Play back video files recorded in specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported. 1. Go to Menu > Playback. 2. Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list, then double-click to select a calendar date. Figure 6-3 Playback Calendar If there are record files for that camera on a day, the color for that day shows Normal Record or...
  • Page 76 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual You can also use the toolbar at the bottom of the Playback interface to control the playing progress. Figure 6-4 Playback Interface Select the channel(s) if you want to switch playback to another channel or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.

  • Page 77: Playing Back By Event Search

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual indicates the start time and end time of the record files. represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording (motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm). Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point on the progress bar to locate special frames. 6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search Purpose Play back record files on one or several channels searched out by restricting event type (motion detection,...
  • Page 78 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-7 Select Channels for Synchronous Playback 6. On the Event Playback interface, select main stream or sub-stream from the Playback drop-down list. The toolbar in the bottom of the Playback interface can be used to control the playing process. Figure 6-8 Playback by Event Interface Pre-play and post-play can be configured for playback of event triggered record files.

  • Page 79: Playing Back By Tag

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag Purpose Video tags allow you to record related information such as people and location of a certain time point during playback. You can also use video tag(s) to search for record files and position time points. Before Playing Back by Tag 1.
  • Page 80 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-10 Add Tag A maximum of 64 tags can be added to a single video file. Tag Management 1. Click to check, edit and delete tag(s). Figure 6-11 Tag Management Interface 1) Select Tag from the drop-down list in the Playback interface. 2) Choose channels, edit start time and end time, then click Search to enter Search Result interface.

  • Page 81: Playing Back By Smart Search

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-12 Video Search by Tag 2. Click to play back the file. 3. You can click Back to return to the search interface. Pre-play and post-play can be configured. Click to select the previous or next tag. 6.1.5 Playing Back by Smart Search Purpose The Smart Playback function provides an easy way to get through the less relevant information.
  • Page 82 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-13 Setting Intrusion Detection on IP Camera 2. Configure the required intrusion detection parameters, including area, arming schedule, and linkage methods. Refer to the Smart IP Camera user manual for detailed instructions. 1) Go to Menu > Playback. 2) Select Smart in the drop-down list on the top-left.
  • Page 83 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Table 1-13 Explanation of the Smart Playback Toolbar Icon Operation Icon Operation Icon Operation Draw line for the Draw quadrilateral Draw rectangle for line crossing for the intrusion the intrusion detection detection detection Set full screen for Clear all Start/stop clipping motion detection...
  • Page 84 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Pre-play and post-play is not available for the motion event type. 5. Click to search and play the matched video files. 6. (Optional) Click to filter the searched video files by setting the target characters, including the gender and age of the human and whether he/she wears glasses.

  • Page 85: Playing Back By System Logs

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual If the connected camera does not support VCA, the icon is grey and unavailable. For analog cameras, the VCA information includes line crossing detection and intrusion detection. For IP cameras, the VCA information includes all the smart IP camera VCA detections. 6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs Purpose Play back record file(s) associated with channels after searching system logs.

  • Page 86: Playing Back By Sub-Periods

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6.1.7 Playing Back by Sub-Periods Purpose The video files can be played in multiple sub-periods simultaneously on the screens. 1. Go to Menu > Playback. 2. Select Sub-periods from the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the page to enter the Sub-periods Playback interface.

  • Page 87: Auxiliary Playback Functions

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Click to refresh the file list. 3. Select and click to play it. Figure 6-21 External File Playback Interface 6.2 Auxiliary Playback Functions 6.2.1 Playing Back Frame-by-Frame Purpose Play video files frame-by-frame to check image details of the video when abnormal events occur. Single 1.

  • Page 88: Reverse Playback Of Multi Channels

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-22 Digital Zoom Draw Area 3. Right-click the image to exit the digital zoom interface. 6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi Channels Purpose You can play back record files of multi channels in reverse. Up to 16-ch simultaneous reverse playback is supported.

  • Page 89: File Management

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6.2.4 File Management Purpose Manage video clips, pictures captured in playback, locked files, and tags added in playback mode. 1. Go to Menu > File Management > Record. Figure 6-24 File Management > Record 2. Check the cameras you wish to search. 3.
  • Page 90 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 6-25 File Management > Event 4. You can view the saved video clips, captured playback pictures, lock/unlock the files, and edit the tags that you added in the playback mode. 5. If required, select the items and click Export All or Export to export the clips/pictures/files/tags to a local storage device.

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Backup

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 7 Backup 7.1 Backing up Record Files Before You Start Attach the backup device(s) to the DVR. 7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video/Picture Search Purpose The record files or pictures can be backed up to various devices such as USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer, and e-SATA HDD.
  • Page 92 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 7-1 Menu > File Management > Record • To Choose the Event Files To Back Up: Select Event on the left panel.  Select Event on the left panel.  Set the search conditions. a. Major Type b.
  • Page 93 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 7-2 Menu > File Management > Event 2. The matched video files are displayed in Chart or List display mode. 1) Click to play the record file if you want to check it. 2) Check the checkbox adjacent to the video files you want to back up. The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window.
  • Page 94 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 3. Select video files from the Chart or List to export, and click Export to enter the Export interface. You can also click Export All to select all the video files for backup and enter the Export interface. Figure 7-4 Export using USB Flash Drive 4.

  • Page 95: Backing Up Video Clips

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 7-6 Export Finished Backing up pictures using a USB writer or SATA writer uses the same procedures as above. 7.1.2 Backing up Video Clips Purpose You may also select video clips in playback mode to export directly during playback, using USB devices (USB flash drive, USB HDD, USB writer), or a SATA writer.
  • Page 96 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 3. Click to enter the file management interface. Figure 7-8 Video Clips Export Interface 4. Check the checkboxes of video clips you want to export. 5. Click Export. Figure 7-9 Export 6. Double-click a folder to save the chosen video clips to (click New Folder to create a new folder). 7.
  • Page 97 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 8. To format the disk, click Format. 9. To delete a file, highlight the file and click If the inserted storage device is not recognized, click Refresh. If it is still not recognized, disconnect then reconnect the device. If it is still not recognized, check for compatibility from vendor. UM DS-720xHTI-Kx 012918NA...

  • Page 98: Chapter 8 Alarm Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 8 Alarm Settings 8.1 Setting Motion Detection 1. Go to Menu > Recording Configuration > Motion Detect. Figure 8-1 Motion Detection Setup Interface 2. Select a camera for which you want to set up motion detection. 3.
  • Page 99 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-2 Set Motion Detection Trigger Camera 4. Click Trigger Channel tab and select one or more channels which will start to record or become full-screen monitoring when motion alarm is triggered. 5. Set the channel’s arming schedule. 1) Select Arming Schedule tab.

  • Page 100: Setting Pir Camera Alarm

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6. Click Linkage Action tab to set up motion alarm response actions (refer to Setting Alarm Response Actions). Figure 8-4 Set Motion Detection Linkage Action 7. Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule for other days of the week. 8.
  • Page 101 7. Click Set to set motion detection alarm response actions. See 8. Click Apply to save the settings. This function is applicable only to Hikvision PIR analog cameras. The PIR alarm does not support detection area configuration. It is full screen by default.

  • Page 102: Setting Sensor Alarms

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 8.3 Setting Sensor Alarms Purpose Set up external sensor alarm handling method. 1. Go to Menu > Recording Configuration > Trigger > Alarm Input. Figure 8-7 Alarm Input Settings Interface 2. Set the handling method of the selected alarm input. 1) Check the Enable Alarm Input checkbox and click Set to set its alarm response actions.
  • Page 103 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 1) Select one day of a week, and a maximum of eight time periods can be set within each day. Time periods shall not repeat or overlap. Figure 8-9 Alarm Arming Schedule 8.8 Setting 5. Select Linkage Action tab to set up alarm response actions of the alarm input (refer to Alarm Response Actions 1) Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week.
  • Page 104 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-11 Set PTZ Linking of Alarm Input 7. If you want to set handling action of another alarm input, repeat the above steps or just copy the above settings to it. Figure 8-12 Copy Alarm Input Settings 8.

  • Page 105: Detecting Video Loss

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-13 Disarm Linkage Actions When alarm input 1 (Local<-1) is enabled with one-key disarming, the other alarm input settings are not configurable. 8.4 Detecting Video Loss Purpose Detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s). 1.
  • Page 106 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4. Set the channel’s arming schedule. 1) Select the Arming Schedule tab to set the channel’s arming schedule. 2) Choose one day of a week, and up to eight time periods can be set within each day. Time periods must not repeat or overlap.

  • Page 107: Detecting Video Tampering

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 8.5 Detecting Video Tampering Purpose Trigger an alarm when the lens is covered and take alarm response action(s). 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > Video Tampering Detection. Figure 8-17 Video Tampering Interface 2. Select a Camera for which you want to detect video tampering. 3.

  • Page 108: Setting All-Day Video Quality Diagnostics

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 8.8 Setting 3) Select Linkage Action tab to set the video tampering alarm response actions of (refer to Alarm Response Actions 4) Repeat the above steps to set arming schedule for other days of the week. You can use Copy to copy an arming schedule to other days.
  • Page 109 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-20 Video Quality Diagnostics Interface 2. Select a Camera for which you want to detect video tampering. 3. Check the Enable Video Quality Diagnostics checkbox. To enable video quality diagnostics, the function must be supported by the selected camera. 4.

  • Page 110: Handling Exceptions

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-21 Set Video Quality Diagnostics Arming Schedule 3) Select the Linkage Action tab to set the alarm’s video quality diagnostics alarm response actions 8.8 Setting Alarm Response Actions (refer to 4) Repeat the above steps to set the arming schedules for other days of the week. You can also use Copy to copy an arming schedule to other days.
  • Page 111 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Illegal Login: Incorrect user ID or password Input/Recording Resolution Mismatch: The input resolution is lower than the recording resolution Record/Capture Exception: No space for saving recorded files or captured pictures PoC Module Exception: DVR cannot detect PoC module or PoC module powered off abnormally 1.

  • Page 112: Setting Alarm Response Actions

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-25 Detailed Event 3. Set the alarm linkage actions. For details, 8.8 Setting Alarm Response Actions 4. Click Apply to save the settings. 8.8 Setting Alarm Response Actions Purpose Alarm response actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Send E-mail, and Trigger Alarm Output.
  • Page 113 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Send E-Mail 11.2.7 Send an e-mail with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected (see Configuring Email for details of e-mail configuration). Trigger Alarm Output Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered. 1.
  • Page 114 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 8-27 Set Alarm Output Arming Schedule 4. Repeat the above steps to set arming schedules for other days of the week. You can also click Copy to copy an arming schedule to other days. 5. Click OK to complete the alarm output arming schedule setting. 6.

  • Page 115: Chapter 9 Vca Alarm

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 9 VCA Alarm Purpose The DVR can receive a VCA alarm (line crossing detection, intrusion detection, sudden scene change detection, and audio exception detection) sent by an analog camera,. The VCA detection must first be enabled and configured on the camera settings interface.

  • Page 116: Vehicle Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4. Set the VCA detection type to Face Detection. 5. Click Set to enter the Face Detection Settings interface. Configure the trigger channel, arming 8.3 Setting Sensor schedule, linkage action, and PTZ linking for the face detection alarm. Refer to Alarms for detailed instructions.
  • Page 117 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 9-4 Set Vehicle Detection 6. Click Set to configure the trigger channel, arming schedule, linkage action, and PTZ linking. PTZ linking is applicable only to other lists, not to whitelist or blacklist. 7. Click Rule Settings to enter the rule settings interface. Configure the lane, upload picture, and overlay content settings.

  • Page 118: Line Crossing Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 9.3 Line Crossing Detection Purpose This function can detect people, vehicles, and objects that cross a set virtual line. The line crossing direction can be set as bidirectional, from left to right, or from right to left. You can set the duration for the alarm response actions such as full screen monitoring, audible warning, etc.

  • Page 119: Intrusion Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 7. Click and set two points in the preview window to draw a virtual line. Use to clear the existing virtual line and re-draw it. Up to four rules can be configured. Figure 9-7 Draw Line for Line Crossing Detection 8.
  • Page 120 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2) Drag the slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity: Range [1-100]. Defines the size of the object that will trigger the alarm. The higher the value, the more easily the detection alarm is triggered. Percentage: Range [1-100]. Defines the ratio of the in-region part of the object that will trigger the alarm.

  • Page 121: Region Entrance Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Sudden scene change detection and intrusion detection cannot be enabled on the same channel. 9.5 Region Entrance Detection Purpose Region entrance detection detects people, vehicles, or other objects that enter a pre-defined virtual region, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. 1.

  • Page 122: Region Exiting Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Up to four rules can be configured. 9. Click Apply to save the settings. 9.6 Region Exiting Detection Purpose Region exiting detection detects people, vehicles, or other objects that exit from a pre-defined virtual region, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. 9.5 Region Entrance Detection Refer to for steps to configure region exiting detection.

  • Page 123: Fast Moving Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 9.9 Fast Moving Detection Purpose Fast moving detection alarm is triggered when people, vehicles, or other objects move fast in a pre-defined virtual region, and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. 9.4 Intrusion Detection Refer to for steps to configure fast moving detection.

  • Page 124: Object Removal Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 9.12 Object Removal Detection Purpose The object removal detection function detects objects removed from a pre-defined region such as exhibits on display, and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Refer to 9.4 Intrusion Detection for steps to configure object removal detection.

  • Page 125: Defocus Detection

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 9-11 Set Audio Exception Detection Rules 1) Check the Audio Loss Exception checkbox to enable audio loss detection. 2) Check the Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection checkbox to detect a steep sound rise in the surveillance scene.

  • Page 126: Pir Alarm

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 9.1 Face Detection Refer to for steps to configure scene change detection. Sensitivity in the Rule Settings ranges from 1 to 100, and the higher the value, the more easily the change of scene will trigger the alarm. For analog cameras, the line crossing detection and intrusion detection conflict with other VCA detection such as sudden scene change detection, face detection, and vehicle detection.

  • Page 127: Chapter 10 Vca Search

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 10 VCA Search With the configured VCA detection, the device supports VCA search for behavior search, face search, plate search, people counting, and heat map results of the IP cameras. 10.1 Face Search Purpose When there are detected face pictures captured and saved in the HDD, you can enter the Face Search interface to search for and play the picture related video files according to the specified conditions.
  • Page 128 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 10-2 Face Search Interface 7. Play the face picture related video file. You can double click on a face picture to play its related video file in the view window on the top right, or select a picture item and click to play it.

  • Page 129: Behavior Search

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 10.2 Behavior Search Purpose Behavior analysis detects a series of suspicious behaviors based on VCA detection, and certain linkage methods will be enabled if the alarm is triggered. 1. Go to Menu > VCA Search > Behavior Search. 2.

  • Page 130: Plate Search

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 6. Play the behavior analysis picture related video file. Double click on a picture from the list to play its related video file in the view window on the top right, or select a picture item and click to play it.

  • Page 131: People Counting

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 10.4 People Counting Purpose People Counting calculates the number of people entering or leaving a configured area and creates daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports for analysis. 1. Go to Menu > VCA Search > People Counting. 2. Select the camera for the people counting. 3.
  • Page 132 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 10-8 Heat Map Interface 5. Click Counting to export the report data and start heat map statistics, and the results are displayed graphically in different colors. As shown in Figure 10-8, the red color block (255, 0, 0) indicates the most visited area, and the blue color block (0, 0, 255) indicates the less-popular area.

  • Page 133: Chapter 11 Network Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 11 Network Settings 11.1 Configuring General Settings Purpose Network settings must be properly configured before you operate the DVR over a network. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > Network > General. Figure 11-1 Network Settings Interface 2.

  • Page 134: Configuring Advanced Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 11.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 11.2.1 Configuring Hik-Connect Purpose www.hik-connect.com Hik-Connect provides a mobile phone application and the service platform page ( to access and manage your connected DVR, which enables convenient remote access to the surveillance system.
  • Page 135 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-3 Service Terms 1) Create the verification code, and enter the code in the Verification Code text field. 2) Check the The Hik-Connect service will require internet access. Please read Service Terms and Privacy Statement before enabling the service. checkbox. 3) Scan the QR code on the interface to read the Service Terms and the Privacy Statement.
  • Page 136 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-4 Hik-Connect Settings Interface 5. Click Apply to save the settings. 6. After configuration, you can access and manage the DVR with your mobile phone or the Web site www.hik-connect.com iOS Users: Scan the QR code below to download the Hik-Connect app for subsequent operations. Figure 11-5 QR Code for iOS Users Android Users: Scan the QR code below to download the Hik-Connect app for subsequent operations.

  • Page 137: Configuring Ddns

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual www.hik-connect.com Hik-Connect Mobile Refer to the help file on the official Web site ( ) and the Client User Manual for adding the device to Hik-Connect and more operation instructions. 11.2.2 Configuring DDNS Purpose If your DVR is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you may set Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to be used for network access.

  • Page 138: Configuring Ntp Server

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual PeanutHull 1) Enter the User Name and Password obtained from the PeanutHull Web site. Figure 11-8 PeanutHull Settings Interface NO-IP Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings. 1) Enter Server Address for NO-IP. 2) In the Device Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the NO-IP Web site (www.no-ip.com).

  • Page 139: Configuring Nat

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-10 NTP Settings Interface 2. Check the Enable NTP checkbox to enable this feature. 3. Configure the following NTP settings: Interval: Time interval between the two synchronizing actions with NTP server. The unit is minute. NTP Server: IP address of NTP server.
  • Page 140 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-11 UPnP™ Settings Interface 2. Check Enable UPnP checkbox to enable UPnP™. 3. Set the Mapping Type as 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 set by the router automatically.

  • Page 141: Configuring More Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2) Click Apply to save the settings. 3) Click Refresh to get the latest status of the port mapping. 11.2.5 Configuring More Settings 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > Network > More Settings. Figure 11-13 More Settings Interface 2.

  • Page 142: Configuring Https Port

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Output Bandwidth Limit: Check the checkbox to enable output bandwidth limit. Output Bandwidth: After enabling the output bandwidth limit, input the output bandwidth in the text field. The output bandwidth limit is used for remote live view and playback. The default output bandwidth is the maximum limit.

  • Page 143: Configuring E-Mail

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual OPTION 1: Create the self-signed certificate 1) Click Create to create the following dialog box. Figure 11-15 Create Self-Signed Certificate 2) Enter the country, host name/IP, validity, and other information. 3) Click OK to save the settings. OPTION 2: Create the authorized certificate 1) Click Create to create the certificate request.
  • Page 144 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Before You Start Make sure you configured the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Gateway, and the Preferred DNS Server in the Network Settings menu. Refer to 11.1 Configuring General Settings for detailed information. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > Network > Email. 2.

  • Page 145: Checking Network Traffic

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual For analog cameras, three attached pictures can be sent for one analog camera when an alarm is triggered. Interval: The interval refers to the time between two actions of sending attached pictures. E-mail Test: Sends a test message to verify that the SMTP server can be reached. 4.

  • Page 146: Exporting Network Packet

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-20 Network Detection Interface 2. Select a NIC to test network delay and packet loss. 3. Enter the destination address in the Destination Address text field. 4. Click Test to start testing network delay and packet loss. 11.3.2 Exporting Network Packet Purpose By connecting the DVR to a network, the captured network data packet can be exported to a USB flash...

  • Page 147: Checking Network Status

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2. After exporting is complete, click OK to finish the packet export. Figure 11-22 Packet Export Attention Up to 1 MB of data can be exported each time. 11.3.3 Checking Network Status Purpose You can check the network status and set the network parameters in this interface. 1.

  • Page 148: Checking Network Statistics

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 11-25 Network Parameters Configuration 11.3.4 Checking Network Statistics Purpose You can check the network statistics to obtain the real-time information of the device. 1. Go to Menu > Maintenance> Network Detect > Network Stat. Figure 11-26 Network Stat. Interface 2.

  • Page 149: Chapter 12 Hdd Management

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 12 HDD Management 12.1 Initializing HDDs Purpose A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before it can be used with the DVR. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > HDD > HDD Information. Figure 12-1 HDD Information Interface You can view the Total Capacity, Free Space, and Remaining Recording Time of the HDD.

  • Page 150: Managing Network Hdd

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Uninitialized Normal 5. After the HDD has been initialized, the HDD status will change from Initializing the HDD will erase all data on it. HDDs that are idle for a long period of time can be put to sleep to decrease the power consumption and extend the life of the HDDs.
  • Page 151 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 2. Click Add NetHDD to enter the Add NetHDD interface. Figure 12-6 Add NetHDD 3. Add the allocated NetHDD. 4. Set the type to NAS or IP SAN. 5. Configure the NAS or IP SAN settings. Add a NAS Disk 1) Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field.

  • Page 152: Managing Hdd Group

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 12.3 Managing HDD Group 12.3.1 Setting HDD Groups Purpose Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be recorded onto a particular HDD group through HDD settings. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > HDD > Storage Mode. 2.

  • Page 153: Setting Hdd Property

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 12-9 Local HDD Settings Interface 7. Select the Group number for the current HDD. The default group no. for each HDD is 1. 8. Click OK to confirm the settings. Figure 12-10 Confirm HDD Group Settings 9.

  • Page 154: Configuring Quota Mode

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 12-11 Set HDD Property 3. Set the HDD property to R/W, Read-only, or Redundancy. 4. Click OK to save the settings and exit the interface. 5. In the HDD Information menu, the HDD property will be displayed. At least two hard disks must be added to your DVR to set an HDD to Redundancy, with one HDD having R/W property.

  • Page 155: Configuring Cloud Storage

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4. Enter the storage capacity in the Max. Record Capacity (GB) text field. 5. Copy the quota settings of the current camera to other cameras if required. Click Copy to enter the Copy Camera interface, as shown below. Figure 12-13 Copy Settings to Other Camera(s) 6.
  • Page 156 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 12-14 Cloud Storage Interface 4. Follow the prompts and use a mobile QR Code scanner app to scan the QR code to log in to the selected cloud to get the authentication code, then copy the authentication code to the Authentication Code text filed.
  • Page 157 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Configuring Recording Schedule 8. Upload the event triggered recording files to the cloud storage. 1) Go to Menu > System Configuration > HDD > Cloud Storage. 2) Select the camera you set in the recording schedule interface. 3) Select the upload type in the Upload Type text filed.

  • Page 158: Checking Hdd Status

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Only the sub-stream recorded files can be uploaded to the cloud storage. Configure the event triggered recording schedule and enable the corresponding event type. 9. (Optional) Click Copy to copy the cloud storage settings to other cameras. You can also click the Analog/IP Camera checkbox to select all cameras.

  • Page 159: Checking S.m.a.r.t. Information

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 12.7 Checking S.M.A.R.T. Information Purpose The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detect nd report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures. 1. Go to Menu > Maintenance > HDD Detect > S.M.A.R.T. Settings. 2.

  • Page 160: Configuring Hdd Error Alarms

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 12-19 Bad Sector Detecting 3. Click Pause to pause the detection, and click Resume to resume the detection. 4. If there is error information about the HDD, click Error Info to view the information. 12.9 Configuring HDD Error Alarms Purpose Uninitialized Abnormal...

  • Page 161: Chapter 13 Camera Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 13 Camera Settings 13.1 Configuring OSD Settings Purpose You can configure the camera’s OSD (On-Screen Display) settings (e.g., date/time, camera name, etc.) 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > OSD. 2. Select the camera to configure OSD settings. 3.

  • Page 162: Configuring Privacy Mask

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 13.2 Configuring Privacy Mask Purpose You can configure the four-sided privacy mask zones that cannot be viewed or recorded by the operator. 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > Privacy Mask. 2. Select the camera for which to set the privacy mask. 3.

  • Page 163: Configuring Video Parameters

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 13.3 Configuring Video Parameters 13.3.1 Configuring Image Settings 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > Image > Image Settings. Figure 13-4 Image Settings Interface (Choices Will Vary by Camera) 2. Select the camera for which to set the image parameters. 3.
  • Page 164 If you exit from the interface and enter it again, the parameters displayed are the last ones set. The DVR connects to the analog camera via Hikvision-C protocol and there is no response mechanism. Even if the protocol is abnormal, the parameters are still displayed as successfully set.

  • Page 165: Chapter 14 Dvr Management And Maintenance

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 14 DVR Management and Maintenance 14.1 Viewing System Information 1. Go to Menu > System Information 2. Select the type of information you wish to view. Device Info Camera Record Alarm Network Figure 14-1 System Information Interface (Device Info) 14.2 Searching Log Files Purpose The operation, alarm, exception, and DVR information can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and...
  • Page 166 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 14-2 Log Search Interface 2. Set the log search conditions to refine your search, including the Start Time, End Time, Major Type, and Minor Type. 3. Click Search to start search log files. 4. The matched log files will be displayed on the list shown below. Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time.

  • Page 167: Importing/Exporting Ip Camera Info

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 14-4 Log Information Interface 6. To export the log files, click Export to enter the Export menu, as shown below. Figure 14-5 Export Log Files 7. Select the backup device from the Device Name drop-down list. 8.

  • Page 168: Importing/Exporting Configuration Files

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual be edited on your PC (e.g., adding or deleting content, copying the setting to other devices by importing the Excel file to it, etc.). 1. Go to Menu > Cameras Setup > Cameras > IP Camera Import/Export. 2.

  • Page 169: Upgrading By Ftp

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 14-7 Local Upgrade Interface 3. Select the update file from the backup device. 4. Click Upgrade to start upgrading. 5. After the upgrading is completed, reboot the DVR to activate the new firmware. 14.5.2 Upgrading by FTP Before You Start Configure PC (running FTP server) and DVR to the same Local Area Network.

  • Page 170: Upgrading Camera

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 14.6 Upgrading Camera Purpose You can upgrade multiple connected analog cameras supporting TurboHD or AHD signal simultaneously with the DVR. 1. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade > Camera Upgrade. Figure 14-9 Camera Upgrade 2. Check the checkbox(es) of the analog camera(s) to upgrade. The analog camera(s) must support TurboHD or AHD signal.
  • Page 171 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Restore Defaults: Restore all parameters, except the network (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode, default route, server port, etc.) and user account parameters, to the factory default settings. Factory Defaults: Restore all parameters to the factory default settings. Restore to Inactive: Restore the device to inactive status.

  • Page 172: Chapter 15 Others

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Chapter 15 Others 15.1 Configuring General Settings Purpose You can configure the output resolution, system time, mouse pointer speed, etc. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > General > Display. Figure 15-1 General Settings Interface (for Other Models)) 2.

  • Page 173: Configuring Dst Settings

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 15.2 Configuring DST Settings 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > General > Time/Date. 2. Check the Enable DST checkbox. 3. Click Customize. Figure 15-2 DST Settings Interface 4. Check the Auto DST Adjustment checkbox, or manually set the date of the DST period. 15.3 Configuring More Settings 1.

  • Page 174: Managing User Accounts

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 5 Minutes Auto Logout: Set timeout time for menu inactivity. E.g., when the timeout time is set to then the system will exit from the current operation menu to live view screen after five minutes of menu inactivity.
  • Page 175 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 15-5 Add User Menu 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Confirm, Level, User’s IP Address, and User’s MAC Address. Password: Set the password for the user account. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters).
  • Page 176 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 15-6 Added User Listed in User Management Interface 5. You can assign permissions for the added user. 1) Select the user from the list and then click to enter the Permission Settings interface, as shown below. Figure 15-7 User Permission Settings Interface 2) Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration, and Camera Configuration for the user.

  • Page 177: Deleting A User

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Remote Configuration Remote Log Search: Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the device. Remote Parameters Settings: Remotely configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters, and importing/exporting configuration files. Remote Camera Management: Remotely enabling and disabling analog camera(s), and adding, deleting, and editing network camera(s).

  • Page 178: Editing A User

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 15-8 User List 3. Click to delete the selected user account. 15.4.3 Editing a User Purpose For the added user accounts, you can edit the parameters. 1. Go to Menu > System Configuration > User. 2.
  • Page 179 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 4. Edit the corresponding parameters. Operator and Guest You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level, and MAC address. Check the Change Password checkbox to change the password, and input the new password in the Password and Confirm text field.
  • Page 180 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Figure 15-10 Set Unlock Pattern for Admin User 6. (Optional) Click the icon after Draw Unlock Pattern to modify the pattern. 7. (Optional) Click the icon after Export GUID to pop up the Reset Password interface. Click Export to export the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier;...

  • Page 181: Chapter 16 Appendix

    H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 4-ch 8-ch Analog Video Input BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 ), supporting Hikvision-C connection HD-TVI Input 8 MP, 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p30, 1080p25, 720p60, 720p50, 720p30, 720p25 AHD Input 5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30...

  • Page 182: Glossary

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 16.2 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 1080P and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.

  • Page 183: Troubleshooting

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 16.3 Troubleshooting No image displayed on the monitor after the device is starting up normally. Possible Reasons: No VGA or HDMI connections. Connection cable is damaged. Input mode of the monitor is incorrect. Verify the device is connected with the monitor via HDMI or VGA cable. If not, please connect the device with the monitor and reboot.
  • Page 184 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual If the status of the HDD is “Uninitialized,” check the checkbox of the corresponding HDD and click Init. Verify the HDD is detected or is in good condition. 1) Select Menu > System Configuration > HDD > General. 2) If the HDD is not detected or the status is “Abnormal,”...
  • Page 185 DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual If not, contact an engineer from our company further process. The image gets stuck when DVR is playing back by single or multi-channel cameras. Possible Reasons: The frame rate is not the real-time frame rate. The DVR supports up to 16-channel synchronize playback at the resolution of 4CIF, if you want a 16-channel synchronize playback at the resolution of 720p, the frame extracting may occur, which leads to a slight stuck.

  • Page 186: Compatible Hikvision Ip Cameras

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, contact an engineer from our company for further process. 16.4 Compatible Hikvision IP Cameras Maximum Sub- Type...

  • Page 187: Applicable Power Adapters

    DS-720xHTI-Kx DVR User Manual 16.6 Applicable Power Adapters Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions. Power Adapter Model Specifications Manufacturer 0000201935 MSA-C1500IC12.0-18P-DE 12 V, 1.5 A MOSO Technology Co., Ltd. 0000200174 CE, 100 to 240 VAC, 12 V, 1.5 A, 18 W, Φ5.5 ADS-25FSG-12 12018GPG Shenzhen Honor Electronic Co., ×...
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