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  • Page 1 User Manual Digital Video Recorder TBK-DVR1200 and TBK-DVR1300 series...
  • Page 2 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual User Manual About this Manual This Manual is applicable to Digital Video Recorders (DVR). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
  • Page 3 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Applicable Models This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table. Series Model TBK-DVR1204 TBK-DVR1204-2S TBK-DVR1200 TBK-DVR1208 TBK-DVR1216 TBK-DVR1304 TBK-DVR1300 TBK-DVR1308 TBK-DVR1316 Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement...
  • Page 5 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instructions  Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.  In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.

  • Page 6: Product Key Features

     Each channel supports dual-stream. And sub-stream supports up to WD1 resolution;  TBK-DVR1200 series DVR support up to 4 MP lite resolution of all the channels;  TBK-DVR1308 and TBK-DVR1316 support up to 8 MP resolution of all the channels;...
  • Page 7 VCA mode is enabled. And TBK-DVR1216 also support 1-ch sudden scene change detection. For TBK-DVR1200 series DVR, the enhanced VCA mode also conflicts with the 2K/4K output and 4 MP/5 MP/8 MP signal input. 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.
  • Page 8 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual HDD Management  Each disk with a maximum of 10 TB storage capacity;  8 network disks (8 NAS disks, 8 IP SAN disks or n NAS disks + m IP SAN disks (n+m ≤ 8)) can be connected;...
  • Page 9 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual When CVBS input is connected, the information such as NTSC or PAL will be overlaid on the bottom right corner of the live view for 5 seconds.  Searching and playing back record files by camera number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.;...
  • Page 10 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder 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.
  • Page 11 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Remote keyboard operation;  Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading; Remote system restart and shutdown; Supports upgrading via remote FTP server;  RS-485 transparent channel transmission;  Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host; ...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Key Features ........................6 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................16 1.1 Front Panel ........................16 1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ..................17 1.3 USB Mouse Operation ..................... 23 1.4 Rear Panel ........................24 Chapter 2 Getting Started ......................
  • Page 13 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 6.1 PTZ Contro Wizard ......................52 6.2 Configure PTZ Parameters ..................... 52 6.3 Set PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns ................53 6.4 Auxiliary Functions ......................60 Chapter 7 Storage .......................... 61 7.1 Storage Device Management ..................61 7.2 Storage Mode .......................
  • Page 14 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 11.2 Face Detection......................107 11.3 Vehicle Detection ...................... 108 11.4 Line Crossing Detection .................... 110 11.5 Intrusion Detection ....................112 11.6 Region Entrance Detection ..................113 11.7 Region Exiting Detection ................... 115 11.8 Unattended Baggage Detection ................
  • Page 15 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 15 General System Settings..................152 15.1 Configure General Settings ..................152 15.2 Configure Date & Time ..................... 153 15.3 Configure DST Settings ..................... 154 15.4 Configure Enhanced IP Mode ................... 154 15.5 Manage User Accounts .....................

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Introduction

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Front Panel Table 1-2 Description of Front Panel No. Name Function Description Turns green when the power switch on the rear panel is POWER turned on. Flickers red when data is being read from or written to STATUS HDD.

  • Page 17: Ir Remote Control Operations

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual IR Remote Control Operations The device may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1-6. Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation. The IR remote is set at the factory to control the device (using default Device ID# 255) without any additional steps.
  • Page 18 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Remote Control Unpair (Disable) an IR Remote from a Device To unpair an IR Remote from a device so that the unit cannot control any device functions, proceed as follows: Press the DEV key on the IR Remote. Any existing Device ID# will be erased from the unit’s memory and it will no longer function with the device.
  • Page 19 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual •To Turn Power On: -If User Has Not Changed the Default device ID# (255): 1.Press Power On/Off button (1). -If User Has Changed the device ID#: 1.Press DEV button. 2.Press Number buttons to enter user-defined Device ID#. 3.Press Enter button.
  • Page 20 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enable IR Remote: Press DEV button, enter device ID# with number keys, press Enter to pair unit with the device Disable IR Remote: Press DEV button to clear Device ID#; unit will no longer be paired with the device Switch to the corresponding channel in Live View or PTZ Control mode...
  • Page 21 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Navigate between fields and menu items Use Up/Down buttons to speed up/slow down recorded video, and Left/Right buttons to advance/rewind 30 secs in Playback mode DIRECTION Cycle through channels in Live View mode Control PTZ camera movement in PTZ control mode ENTER Confirm selection in any menu mode...
  • Page 22 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Troubleshooting Make sure you have installed 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.

  • Page 23: Usb Mouse Operation

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual USB Mouse Operation A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this device. To use a USB mouse: Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the device. The mouse should automatically be detected.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel varies according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The following figure is for reference only. Description of Rear Panel No. Item Description VIDEO IN BNC interface for Turbo HD and analog video input.
  • Page 25 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device. No. Item Description Ground VIDEO OUT BNC connector for video output. Alarm In/Out Connector for alarm input and output. www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Start up the Device Purpose: Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the device. Before you start: Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the device’s requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
  • Page 27 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 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. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

  • Page 28: Configure Unlock Pattern For Login

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual S et the Reserved E mail  After the device is activated, you should properly keep the password.  You can duplicate the password to the IP cameras that are connected with default protocol. Configure Unlock Pattern for Login Purpose: For the admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.

  • Page 29: Login To The Device

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.  Each dot can be connected for once only. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is configured successfully.

  • Page 30: Enter Wizard To Configure Quick Basic Settings

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  When the pattern you draw is different from the pattern you have configured, you should try again.  If you have drawn the wrong pattern for more than 5 times, the system will switch to the normal login mode automatically.
  • Page 31 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Date and Time Settings Configure the date and time on the Date and Time Setup interface. After the time s ettings, click Next to enter the Network Setup Wizard window, as shown in the following figure. Network Setting s Click Next after you configured the network parameters, which takes you to the HDD Management window.
  • Page 32 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual HDD Management To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD. Click Next. You enter the Camera Setup interface to add the IP cameras. 1) Click Search to search the online IP Camera.

  • Page 33: Enter Main Menu

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Change Password You can enter click the to show the characters input. 1) Check the checkbox of New Admin Password. 2) Enter the original password in the text field of Admin Password 3) Input the same password in the text field of New Password and Confirm.

  • Page 34: System Operation

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Icon Description Live View Playback File Management Smart Analysis Camera Management Storage Management System Management System Maintenance: System Operation Log out Purpose: After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you need to enter user name and password to log in again.
  • Page 35 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual After you have logged out the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to input a user name and password to unlock the system. Shut Down the Device Click on the menu bar.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Camera Management

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Camera Management Add the IP Cameras Add the IP Camera Manually Purpose: Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device.
  • Page 37 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual (Optional) Click Continue to Add to continue to add other IP cameras. Add the Automatically Searched Online IP Cameras On the IP Camera interface, click the Number of Unadded Online Device to expand the panel.
  • Page 38 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Camera > Analog Check the checkbox to select different signal input types: HD/CVBS and IP. If you select HD/CVBS, four types of analog signal inputs including Turbo HD, AHD, HDCVI, and CVBS can be connected randomly for the selected channel.

  • Page 39: Enable The H.265 Stream Access

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Camera > Analog. Click to enter the 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Settings interface. 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Settings Select channel(s) to enable 5 MP Long Distance Transmission. Click OK. Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 40 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Plug the U-flash drive with the IP camera’s firmware upgrade file to the device. Click on the main menu bar. On the camera management interface, select a camera. Click Camera > IP Camera > More Settings > Upgrade at the top taskbar. Select the firmware upgrade file from the U-flash drive.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Camera Settings

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Camera Settings Configure OSD Settings Purpose: You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date/time, camera name, etc. Click on the main menu bar. Click Display. Select the camera from the drop-down list.

  • Page 42: Configure Privacy Mask

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual OSD Configuration Interface You can use the mouse to click and drag the text frame on the preview window to adjust the OSD position. Click the Apply button to apply the settings. Configur e Privacy Mask Purpose: The privacy mask can be used to protect personal privacy by concealing parts of the image from...

  • Page 43: Configure The Video Parameters

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Privacy Mask Settings Interface Up to 4 privacy masks zones can be configured and the size of each area can be adjusted. Related Operation: The configured privacy mask zones on the window can be cleared by clicking the corresponding Clear Zone1-4 icons on the right side of the window, or click Clear All to clear all zones.

  • Page 44: Configure The Day/Night Switch

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Apply to save the settings. Configure the Day/Night Switch Purpose: The camera can be set to day, night or auto switch mode according to the surrounding illumination conditions. Click on the main menu bar. Click Display.
  • Page 45 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Backlight: Set the wide dynamic range (0 to 100) of the camera. When the surrounding illumination and the object have larger difference in brightness, you should set the WDR value.  Image Enhancement: For optimized image contrast enhancement. Click the Apply to save the settings.

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Live View

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. Start Live View on the main menu bar to enter the live view. Click ...

  • Page 47: Target Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Target Detection Purpose: In live view mode, the target detection function can be used to detect the human motion/face/vehicle/human body during the last 5 seconds and the following 10 seconds. In the live view mode, click Target Detection tab to enter the target detection interface. Check the checkbox of the icons to select different detection types: motion detection ), vehicle detection (...
  • Page 48 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Go to System > Live View > General . Live View - General Configure the live view parameters.  Video Output Interface: Select the video output to configure.  Live View Mode: Select the display mode for live view, e.g., 2*2, 1*5, etc. ...

  • Page 49: Configure Live View Layout

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure Live View Layout Go to System> Live View>View. Live View Select the video output interface, e.g., HDMI/ VGA or channel - zero. Select a window division mode from the toolbar. Select a division window , and double - click on the camera from the list to set the camera to the window.

  • Page 50: Configure Auto-Switch Of Cameras

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure Auto-Switch of Cameras Purpose: You can set the auto-switch of cameras to play in different display modes. Go to System > Live View > General. Set the video output interface, live view mode and dwell time. ...

  • Page 51: Using An Auxiliary Onitor

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure the Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode and Max. Bitrate. The higher frame rate and bitrate settings result in the higher requirement of bandwidth. Click Apply. Result: You can view all of the channels in one screen using the CMS or web browser. Using an Auxiliary Monitor Certain features of the Live View are also available while in an Aux monitor.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Ptz Control

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 PTZ Control PTZ Control Wizard Before you start Please make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function and is properly connected. Purpose Follow the PTZ control wizard to guide you through the basic PTZ operation. Click on the quick settings toolbar in the live view interface.

  • Page 53: Set Ptz Presets, Patrols & Patterns

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual PTZ Parameters Settings Edit the parameters of the PTZ camera. All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters. Click OK to save the settings. Set PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns Before you start: Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols.
  • Page 54 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click in the lower right corner of live view to set the preset. Set Preset Select the preset No. (1~255) from the drop-down list. Enter the preset name in the text field. Click Apply to save the preset.
  • Page 55 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Purpose: 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. The key points are corresponding to the presets. Click on the quick settings toolbar in the live view interface..
  • Page 56 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Key P oint Configuration 1) Configure key point parameters. Preset: It determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. Speed: It defines the speed at which the PTZ will move from one key point to the next. Duration: It refers to the time span to stay at the corresponding key point.
  • Page 57 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface. Click Patrol on the PTZ control panel. Patrol Configuration Select a patrol in the text field. Click Call to call it. (Optional) Click Stop to stop calling it.
  • Page 58 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Purpose: Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Click on the quick settings toolbar in the live view interface. The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface. Click Pattern to configure pattern.
  • Page 59 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Call Linear Scan Before operating this function, make sure the connected camera supports the linear scan and is in specified protocol. Purpose: Follow the procedure to call the linear scan in the predefined scan range. Click on the quick settings toolbar in the live view interface..

  • Page 60: Auxiliary Functions

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Auxiliary Functions Before you start Please make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function, and is properly connected. Purpose You can operate the auxiliary functions including light, wiper, and center on the PTZ control panel. Click on the quick settings toolbar in the live view interface..

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Storage

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Storage Storage Device Management Install the HDD Before startup of the device, install and connect the HDD to the device. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for the installation instructions. Add the Network Disk You can add the allocated NAS or disk of IP SAN to device, and use it as network HDD.
  • Page 62 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Select the NAS disk from the list, or you can manually enter the directory in the text field of NetHDD Directory. Click OK to complete the adding of the NAS disk. Result: After having successfully added the NAS disk, return to the HDD Information menu.
  • Page 63 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Add IP SAN Disk Result: After having successfully added the IP SAN disk, return to the HDD Information menu. The added NetHDD will be displayed in the list. If the installed HDD or NetHDD is uninitialized, please select it and click Init for initialization. Configure eSATA for Data Storage Purpose: When there is an external eSATA device connected to device, you can configure eSATA for the data...

  • Page 64: Storage Mode

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Set eSATA Mode When Usage type is selected to Record/Capture , enter the stora ge device interface. Edit the property of the selected eSATA, or initialize it is required. Storage Mode Configure HDD Group Purpose: Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups.
  • Page 65 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Local HDD Settings Select the Group number for the current HDD. Click OK. Regroup the cameras for HDD if the HDD group number is changed. Go to Storage> Storage Mode. Select Mode to Group. Select the group No.
  • Page 66 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Storage Mode - HDD Group Click Apply . Reboot the device to activate the new storage mode settings. Configure HDD Quota Purpose: Each camera can be configured with allocated quota for the storage of recorded files or captured pictures.

  • Page 67: Recording Parameters

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Storage Mode - HDD Quota (Optional) You can click Copy to if you want to copy the quota settings of the current camera to other cameras. Click Apply to apply the settings. Reboot the device to activate the new storage mode settings.
  • Page 68 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Frame Rate (FPS - Frames Per Second): refers to how many frames are captured each second. A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout.

  • Page 69: Configure Recording Schedule

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Advanced Record Settings  Record Audio: Check the checkbox to enable or disable audio recording.  Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an alarm triggers the recording at 10:00, and if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records at 9:59:55.
  • Page 70 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Refer to Chapter 7.1.2 Add the Network Disk for network HDD connections. Go to Storage > Recording Schedule . Recording Schedule Select a camera. Check Enable Schedule. Select a record type. The record type can be Continuous, Motion Detection, Alarm, Motion | Alarm, Motion &...

  • Page 71: Configure Continuous Recording

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual The all-day continuous recording is configured for the device by factory default. Click Apply to save the settings. To enable Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm) and Event triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings and other events as well.

  • Page 72: Configure Alarm Triggered Recording

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Go to System > Event. Configure the event detection and select the channel (s) to trigger the recording when event occurs. Refer to Chapter 11 Event and Alarm Settings and Chapter 13 VCA Event Alarm for details.

  • Page 73: Configure Holiday Recording And Capture

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Resolution: set the resolution of the picture to capture.  Picture Quality: set the picture quality to low, medium or high. The higher picture quality results in more storage space requirement. ...

  • Page 74: Configure Redundant Recording And Capture

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Edit Holiday Settings 1) Edit the holiday name. 2) Select the mode to by date, by week or by month. 3) Set the start and end date of the holiday. 4) Click OK. Set the schedule for the holiday recording.
  • Page 75 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual HDD Property - Redundancy Go to Storage > Schedule Settings > Record Schedule/Capture Schedule. Click Advanced to set the camera recording parameters. Record Parameters Check the checkbox of Redundant Record/Capture. Click OK to save settings. www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 76: Configure 1080P Lite

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure 1080p Lite Purpose When the 1080P Lite Mode is enabled, the encoding resolution at 1080P Lite (real-time) is supported. If not, up to 1080P (non-real-time) is supported. This chapter is applicable to TBK-DV1200 series. Enable the 1080P Lite Mode Step 1 Go to Menu >...

  • Page 77: Chapter 8 File Management

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 File Management 8.1 Search and Export All Files 8.1.1 Search Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search videos and pictures. Go to File Management > All Files. S pecify detailed conditions, including time, camera, event type, etc. Search All Files Click Search to display results.

  • Page 78: Search And Export Human Files

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Select the file to export as Video and Log and click OK. Click OK to export files to backup device. 8.2 Search and Export Human Files 8.2.1 Search Human Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search human pictures and videos. Before you start Configure human body detection function for the cameras you want to search and export human pictures and videos.

  • Page 79: Search And Export Vehicle Files

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Select the file to export as Video and Log and click OK. Click OK to export files to backup device. 8.3 Search and Export Vehicle Files 8.3.1 Search Vehicle Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search vehicle pictures and videos. Before you start Configure vehicle detection function for the cameras you want to search and export vehicle pictures and videos.

  • Page 80: Search History Operation

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click OK to export files to backup device. 8.4 Search History Operation 8.4.1 Save Search Condition Purpose You can save the search conditions for future reference and quick search. Go to File Management > All Files/People Appearance File/Vehicle File. Set the search conditions.

  • Page 81: Chapter 9 Playback

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Playback 9.1 Play Video Files 9.1.1 Instant Playback Purpose: Instant Playback enables the device to play the recorded video files in last five minutes. If no video is found, it means there is no recording during the last five minutes. On the live view window of the selected camera, move the cursor to the window bottom to access the toolbar.
  • Page 82 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Playback Interface Toolbar of Playback  Click the channel(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels. The playing speed of 256X is supported. 9.1.3 Play Smart Searched Video Purpose: In the smart playback mode, the device can analyze the video containing the motion, line or intrusion detection information, mark it in red color and play the smart searched video.
  • Page 83 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Playback by Smart Search Set the rules and areas for smart search of line crossing detection, intrusion detection or motion detection event triggered recording. Line Crossing Detection  5) Click the icon. 6) Click on the image to specify the start point and end point of the line.
  • Page 84 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enter the search conditions for the files, e.g., time, file status, event type, etc. Custom Search Click Search. Custom Searched Video Files On the search results interface, select a file and click to start playing the video. 9.1.5 Play Tag Files Purpose: Video tag allows you to record related information like people and location of a certain time point...
  • Page 85 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Search and play back the video file(s). Click to add the tag. Edit the tag information. Click OK. Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file. Edit Tag Files Go to Playback.
  • Page 86 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Tag Search Click Search. Searched Tag Files On the search results interface, select a tag file and click to start playing the video. 9.1.6 Play Event Files Purpose Play back video files on one or several channels searched by event type (e.g., alarm input, motion detection, line crossing detection, face detection, vehicle detection, etc.).
  • Page 87 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual On the search results int erface, select an event video file/picture file and double click to start playing the video . Event Files You can click button to play 30s backward or forward . ...
  • Page 88 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual According to the defined number of split-screens, the video files on the selected date can be divided into average segments for playback. E.g., if there are video files existing between 16:00 and 22:00, and the 6-screen display mode is selected, then it can play the video files for 1 hour on each screen simultaneously.

  • Page 89: Playback Operations

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Go to Playback. Click the icon at the left bottom corner. Select and click the button or double click to play the file. 9.2 Playback Operations 9.2.1 Set Play Strategy in Smart/Custom Mode Purpose: When you are in the smart or custom video playback mode, you can set the playing speed separately for the normal video and the smart/custom video, or you can select to skip the normal...
  • Page 90 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual : Set the start time and end time of the video clipping.  : Export the video clips to the local storage device.  9.2.3 Switch between Main Stream and Sub-Stream You can switch between the main stream and the sub-stream during the playback (except TBK- DVR1200-0S series).
  • Page 91 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 9.2.6 Digital Zoom In the video playback mode, click from the toolbar to enter the digital zoom interface. You can move the sliding bar or scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in/out the image to different proportions (1 to16X).

  • Page 92: Chapter 10 Event And Alarm Settings

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Event and Alarm Settings 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule Select the Arming Schedule tab. Choose one day of a week and set the time segment. Up to eight time periods can be set within each day.
  • Page 93 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Go to System > View > General. Set the event output and dwell time.  Event Output: Select the output to show event video.  Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time: Set the time in seconds to show alarm event screen. If alarms are triggered simultaneously in several channels, their full-screen images will be switched at an interval of 10 seconds (default dwell time).
  • Page 94 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 10.2.4 Configure Email Linkage Purpose: The system can send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. Please refer to Chapter 16.7 Configure Email for details of Email configuration. Go to System>Network>Advanced.

  • Page 95: Configure Motion Detection Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Select the camera to perform the PTZ actions. Select the preset/patrol/pattern No. to call when the alarm events occur. PTZ Linkage You can set one PTZ type only for the linkage action each time. 10.3 Configure Motion Detection Alarm Purpose: The motion detection enables the device to detect the moving objects in the monitoring area and...
  • Page 96 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Set Motion Detection Select the camera to configure the motion detection. Check Enable. Set the motion detection area.  Full screen: click to set the full-screen motion detection for the image.  Customized area: use the mouse to click and drag on the preview screen to draw the customized motion detection area (s).

  • Page 97: Configure Video Loss Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 10.4 Video Loss Alarm Purpose: The video loss detection enables to detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s). Go to System > Event > Normal Event > Video Loss Set Video Loss Detection Select the camera to configure the video loss detection.

  • Page 98: Configure Video Tampering Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 10.5 Video Tampering Alarm Purpose: The video tampering detection enables to trigger alarm when the camera lens is covered and take alarm response action(s). Go to System > Event > Normal Event>Video Tampering . Select the camera to configure the video tampering detection.

  • Page 99: Configure Sensor Alarms

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 10.6 Sensor Alarms Purpose: Set the handling action of an external sensor alarm. 10.6.1 Configure Alarm Input Go to System > Event > Normal Event>Alarm Input Select an alarm input item from the list and click Alarm Input Select the alarm input type to N.C or N.O .
  • Page 100 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 11.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 11.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. Click Apply and follow the message box to reboot device to take effect the settings. 10.6.2 Configure One-Key Disarming Purpose: The one-key disarming enables the device to disarm the alarm input 1 by one-key operation.
  • Page 101 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 When the alarm input 1 (Local<-1) is enabled with one-key disarming, the other alarm input settings are not configurable. Click Apply to save the settings. 10.6.3 Configure Alarm Output Purpose: Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered. Go to System>...
  • Page 102 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Alarm Output You can click C opy to copy the same settings to other alarm output (s) . Optional) Click Apply . Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule. www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 103: Configure Exceptions Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 10.7 Configure Exceptions Alarm Purpose: The exception events can be configured to take the event hint in the live view window, trigger alarm output and linkage actions. Go to System > Event > Normal Event > Exception. (Optional) Enable the event hint if you want to display the event hint in the live view window.

  • Page 104: Trigger Or Clear Alarm Output Manually

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Exceptions Handling Set the normal linkage and alarm output triggering. Refer to 11.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. 10.8 Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually Purpose: Sensor alarm can be triggered or cleared manually. When Manually Clear is selected for the dwell time of an alarm output, the alarm can be cleared only by clicking Clear.
  • Page 105 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Alarm Output www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 106: Chapter 11 Vca Event Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 VCA Event Alarm The device supports receiving the VCA detections sent by connected IP cameras. Enable and configure the VCA detection on the IP camera settings interface first.  VCA detections must be supported by the connected IP camera. ...

  • Page 107: Face Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Human Body Detection 4) Click Draw Area to draw a quadrilateral in the preview window and then click Stop Drawing. Related Operation: You can click Clear to clear the existing virtual line and re-draw it. Set the arming schedule.

  • Page 108: Vehicle Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Face Detection Select a c amera to configure. Check Enable Face Detection. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of face detection. Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-5]. The higher the value is, the more easily the face can be detected.
  • Page 109 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Click Vehicle. Vehicle Detection Select a c amera to configure. Check Enable Vehi cle Detection . Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of vehicle detection. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule . Set the linkage actions.

  • Page 110: Line Crossing Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 11.4 Line Crossing Detection Purpose: Line crossing detection detects people, vehicles, and objects crossing a set virtual line. The detection direction can be set as bidirectional, from left to right or from right to left. Go to System >...
  • Page 111 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 B->A: Only the object crossing the configured line from the B side to the A side can be detected. 3) Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: sensitivity. The higher the value is, the more easily the detection alarm can be triggered.

  • Page 112: Intrusion Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 11.5 Intrusion Detection Purpose: Intrusion detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which enter and loiter in a pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Go to System >...

  • Page 113: Region Entrance Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 − Sensitivity: The size of the object that can trigger the alarm. The higher the value is, the more easily the detection alarm can be triggered. Its range is [1-100]. − Percentage: The ratio of the in-region part of the object that can trigger the alarm.
  • Page 114 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Region Entrance Detection Select a camera to configure. Check Enable Region Entrance Detection checkbox. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture checkbox to save the captured pictures of region entrance detection. Follow the steps to set the detection rules and detection areas. 1) Select an Arming Region to configure.

  • Page 115: Region Exiting Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 11.7 Region Exiting Detection Purpose: Region exiting detection function detects objects that exit from a pre-defined virtual region. Go to System > Event > Smart Event . Click Region Exiting . Region Exiting Detection Select a c amera to configure.

  • Page 116: Unattended Baggage Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 10.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. Click Apply. 11.8 Unattended Baggage Detection Purpose: Unattended baggage detection function detects the objects left over in the pre-defined region such as the baggage, purse, dangerous materials, etc., and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 117 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 1) Select an Arming Region to configure. Up to 4 regions are selectable. 2) Drag the sliders to set Time Threshold and Sensitivity. Time Threshold: The time of the objects left over in the region. If the value is 10, alarm is triggered after the object is left and stayed in the region for 10s.

  • Page 118: Object Removal Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 11.9 Object Removal Detection Purpose: Object removal detection function detects the objects removed from the pre-defined region, such as the exhibits on display, and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Go to System >...
  • Page 119 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Follow the steps to set the detection rules and detection areas. 1) Select an Arming Region to configure. Up to 4 regions are selectable. 2) Drag the sliders to set Time Threshold and Sensitivity. Time Threshold: The time of the objects removed from the region.

  • Page 120: Audio Exception Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 11.10 Audio Exception Detection Purpose: Audio exception detection detects the abnormal sounds in the surveillance scene, such as the sudden increase/decrease of the sound intensity. Go to System > Event > Smart Event . Click Audio Exception .

  • Page 121: Sudden Scene Change Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 10.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. Click Apply. 11.11 Sudden Scene Change Detection Purpose: Scene change detection detects the change of surveillance environment affected by the external factors, such as the intentional rotation of the camera.

  • Page 122: Defocus Detection

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Defocus Detection Select a c amera to configure. Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-100]. The higher the value is, the more easily the change of scene can trigger the alarm. Set the arming schedule.

  • Page 123: Pir Alarm

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-100]. The higher the value is, the more easily the defocus image can be detected. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 10.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions.
  • Page 124 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual FIR Alarm Select a c amera to configure. www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 125: Chapter 12 Smart Analysis

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Chapter 12 Smart Analysis With the configured VCA detection, the device supports the smart analysis for people counting and heat map. 12.1 Face Search The chapter is not available for TBK-DVR1200-0s series. Purpose: When there are detected face picture captured and saved in HDD, you can enter the Face Search interface to search the picture and play the picture related video file according to the specified...

  • Page 126: Human Body Search

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 12.2 Human Body Search The chapter is only available for iDS series. Purpose: You can search and view the matched captured human body pictures. Go to Smart Analysis > Smart Search > Human Body Detection . S elect the camera for the human body search.

  • Page 127: People Counting

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Plate Search Click Start Search . 12.4 People Counting Purpose: The Counting is used to calculate the number of people entered or left a certain configured area and form in daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports for analysis. Go to Smart Analysis >...

  • Page 128: Heat Map

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 12.5 Heat Map Purpose: Heat map is a graphical representation of data. The heat map function is usually used to analyze how many people visited and stayed in a specified area. The heat map function must be supported by the connected IP camera and the corresponding configuration must be set.

  • Page 129: Chapter 13 Network Settings

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 Chapter 13 Network Settings 13.1 Configure TCP/IP Settings Purpose TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before operating the device over network. Go to System > Network > TCP/IP . TCP/IP Settings Select Net-Fault Tolerance or Multi-Address Mode under Working Mode.

  • Page 130: Configure P2P

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Check Enable DHCP to obtain IP settings automatically if a DHCP server is available in the network.  Valid range of MTU value is 500 to 9676. Click Apply. 13.2 Configure P2P Purpose P2P provides mobile phone application (TBK Supervision App) and cloud platform service to access and manage your connected devices, which enables you to get a convenient remote...

  • Page 131: Configure Ddns

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual V2 After configuration, you can access and manage your devices through TBK Supervision app or TBK cloud website. 13.3 Configure DDNS Purpose You can set Dynamic DNS service for network access. Different DDNS modes are available: DynDNS, PeanutHull, and NO-IP.
  • Page 132 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual PeanutHull and NO-IP are also available under DDNS Type, and required information should be entered accordingly. Enter Server Address for DynDNS ( i.e. members.dyndns.org ). Under Device Domain Name , enter the domain name obtained from the DynDNS website.

  • Page 133: Configure Pppoe

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 13.4 Configure PPPoE If the device is connected to Internet through PPPoE, you need to configure user name and password accordingly under System > Network > TCP/IP > PPPoE. Contact your Internet service provider for details about PPPoE service. 13.5 Configure NTP Purpose Connection to a network time protocol (NTP) server can be configured on your device to ensure...

  • Page 134: Configure Snmp

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 13.6 Configure SNMP Purpose You can configure SNMP settings to get device status and parameter information. Before You Start Download the SNMP software to receive device information via SNMP port. By setting the trap address and port, the device is allowed to send alarm event and exception message to the surveillance center.

  • Page 135: Configure Email

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Apply. 13.7 Configure Email Purpose The system can send an Email to designated users when a specified event occurs, such as an alarm or motion event is detected, or the administrator password is changed, etc. Before You Start The device must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that contains an SMTP mail server.

  • Page 136: Configure Ports

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  Sender: The name of the sender.  Sender's Address: Sender's Address.  Select Receivers: Select the receiver. Up to 3 receivers can be configured.  Receiver: The name of the receiver. ...
  • Page 137 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  The output bandwidth limit is used for the remote live view and playback.  The default output bandwidth is the maximum limit. Port Settings www.tbkvision.com...

  • Page 138: Chapter 14 System Maintenance

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 System Maintenance 14.1 Storage Device Maintenance 14.1.1 Configure Disk Clone Purpose: Select the HDDs to clone to eSATA HDD. Before you start: Connect an eSATA disk to the device. Go to Maintenance > HDD Operation > HDD Clone . HDD Clone Check the HDD to clone.
  • Page 139 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Message Box 14.1.2 S.M.A.R.T Detection Purpose: The device provides HDD detection function including S.M.A.R.T. and Bad Sector Detection technique. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures.
  • Page 140 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual S.M.A.R.T Settings Interface If you want to use the HDD even when the S.M.A.R.T. checking is failed, you can check Continue to use the disk when self-evaluation is failed. 14.1.3 Bad Sector Detection Go to Maintenance >...
  • Page 141 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Bad Sector Detection  You can also pause/resume or cancel the detection.  After testing completed, click Error information to see the detailed damage information. 14.1.4 HDD Health Detection Purpose: You can view the health status of Seagate HDD that generated after October 1th, 2017 and provides capacity ranges from 4 TB to 8 TB.

  • Page 142: Search & Export Log Files

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Health Detection Click a HDD to view details. 14.2 Search & Export Log Files Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time.
  • Page 143 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Log Search Results Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time. Related Operation:  Click or double click it to view its detailed information.  Click to view the related video file. 14.2.2 Export the Log Files Before You Start: Connect a storage device to your device.

  • Page 144: Import/Export Ip Camera Configuration Files

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Export Log Files Select the storage device from the dropdown list of Device Name. Select the format of the log files to be exported. Up to 15 formats are selectable. Click Export to export the log files to the selected storage device. Related Operation: ...
  • Page 145 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click the IP Camera Import/Export tab, and the content of detected plugged external device appears. Export or import the IP camera configuration files.  Click Export to export configuration files to the selected local backup device. ...

  • Page 146: Upgrade System

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual  To import a configuration file, select the file from the selected backup device and click Import. After having finished the import of configuration files, the device will reboot automatically. 14.5 Upgrade System Purpose: The firmware on your device can be upgraded by local backup device or remote FTP server.
  • Page 147 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual FTP Upgrade Interface Enter IP address of FTP Server Address . Click Upgrade to start upgrading. After the upgrading is complete, reboot the device to activate the new firmware. 14.5.3 Upgrade by Cloud Purpose: After logging the device into Cloud (P2P), the device would periodically check for the latest firmware from Cloud.

  • Page 148: Upgrade Camera

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 14.6 Upgrade Camera Purpose You can upgrade multiple connected analog cameras supporting Turbo HD or AHD signal simultaneously with DVR. Step 1 Go to Maintenance > Upgrade > Camera Upgrade. Step 2 Check the checkbox(es) of the analog camera(s) for upgrading. The analog camera must support Turbo HD or AHD signal.

  • Page 149: System Service

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 14.8 System Service 14.8.1 Network Security Settings Disable SADP Services Purpose You can disable SADP service to enhance the access security, e.g., when you are in the untrusted network environment. Go to System > System Service > System Service. Uncheck Enable SADP to disable the service.
  • Page 150 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Two authentication types are selectable: digest and digest/basic. For security reasons, it is recommended to select digest as the authentication type. Disable HTTP Purpose The admin user account can disable the HTTP service from the GUI or the web browser. After the HTTP is disabled, all its related services, including the ISAPI, Onvif and Gennetc, will terminate as well.
  • Page 151 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 14.8.2 Managing ONVIF User Accounts Purpose For the third-party camera connection to the device via ONVIF, you can enable ONVIF function and manage the user accounts. Go to System > System Service > ONVIF. Check Enable ONVIF to enable the ONVIF access management.
  • Page 152 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 14.8.3 Managing IP Camera Activation Purpose: When you activate the device for the first-time access, you can set the activation password for the IP camera (s) as well. Refer to Chapter 2.2 Activate the Device. And you can also manage the password to enhance the security.

  • Page 153: Chapter 15 General System Settings

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 15 General System Settings 15.1 Configure General Settings Purpose: You can configure the BNC output standard, VGA output resolution, mouse pointer speed through the System > General interface. Go to System > General . General Settings Interface Configure the follow ing settings .

  • Page 154: Configure Date & Time

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Auto Logout: Set timeout time for menu inactivity. E.g., when the timeout time is set to 5 Minutes, then the system will exit from the current operation menu to live view screen after 5 minutes of menu inactivity.

  • Page 155: Configure Enhanced Ip Mode

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Check Enable DST . DST Settings Interface Select the DST mode to Auto or Manual.  Auto: Automatically enable the default DST period according to the local DST rules.  Manual: Manually set the start time and end time of the DST period, and the DST bias. ...
  • Page 156 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 15.5.1 Add a User Go to System > User . User Management Interface Click Add to enter the operation permission interface. Enter the admin password and click Next. Add User In the Add User interface, enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Confirm (password), User Level (Operator/Guest) and User’s MAC Address.
  • Page 157 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.  User Level: Set the user level to Operator or Guest. Different user levels have different operating permission.
  • Page 158 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual User Permission Settings Interface Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera Configuration for the user.  Local Configuration Local Log Search: Searching and viewing logs and system information of device. Local Parameters Settings: Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files.
  • Page 159 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Remote Video Output Control: Sending remote button control signal. Two-Way Audio: Realizing two-way radio between the remote client and the device. Remote Alarm Control: Remotely arming (notify alarm and exception message to the remote client) and controlling the alarm output.
  • Page 160 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enable Live View Permission Click of non-admin user. Enter Camera Configuration interface. Select Camera Permission as Local Live View. Select cameras to live view. Click OK. 15.5.4 Edit the Admin User Purpose: For the admin user account, you can modify your password and unlock pattern.
  • Page 161 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Edit Admin User Edit the admin user information as demand, including the new admin password (strong password is required), and MAC address. Edit the unlock pattern for the admin user account. 1) Check Enable Unlock Pattern to enable the use of unlock pattern when logging in to the device.

  • Page 162: Configure Password Security

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure reserved email for password resetting. Click OK to save the settings. 15.5.5 Edit the Operator/Guest User Purpose: You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level and MAC address.
  • Page 163 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Select a user from the list. Click Delete to delete the selected user account. 15.6 Configure Password Security 15.6.1 Export GUID File Purpose: The GUID file will help you to reset password when you forget your password. Check Export GUID when you are activating the device, or check Export when you are editing the admin user account.
  • Page 164 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Check Security Question Configuration when you are activating the device, or click when you are editing the admin user account. Set three security questions and answers. Click OK. Configure Security Questions 15.6.3 Configure Reserved Email Purpose: The reserved email will help you to reset password when you forget your password.

  • Page 165: Reset Password

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Configure Reserved Email 15.7 Reset Password When you forget the admin password, there are three ways to reset the password, including importing the GUID file, answering security questions, and using your reserved email. 15.7.1 Reset Password by GUID Before You Start The GUID file must be exported and saved in the USB flash drive after you have activated the...
  • Page 166 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 15.7.2 Reset Password by Security Questions Before You Start Ensure you have configured the security questions when you are activating the device or editing the admin user account. (Refer to 18.7.2 Reset Password by Security Questions). On the user login interface, click Forgot Password.

  • Page 167: Chapter 16 Appendix

    TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 16 Appendix List of Applicable Power Adapter 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 ADS-25FSG-12 12018GPG...
  • Page 168 TBK-DVR1200 & TBK-DVR1300 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 0000201935 MSP-Z1360IC48.0-65W 48 V, 1.36 A MOSO Technology Co., Ltd. KPL-050S-II 48 V, 1.04 A 0000203078 Channel Well Technology Co., Ltd. www.tbkvision.com...
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