Foreword Models MXVR4104-I Series Safety Instructions The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury. Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in slight or moderate injury.
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For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version. All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates ...
Important Safeguards and Warnings This chapter describes the contents covering proper handling of the Recorder, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read these contents carefully before using the Recorder, comply with them when using, and keep it well for future reference. Requirements Do not place or install the Recorder near a heat source or where there is direct sunshine.
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electrostatic or induced voltage to damage the Recorder. Unplug the power cable before you remove the audio/video signal cable, RS-232 or RS-485 cable; otherwise these ports might be damaged.
Table of Contents Foreword ................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ......................III Product Introduction ............................1 Overview ....................................... 1 Functions ....................................... 1 2 Dimensions and Installation ......................... 3 Out-of-box Check ..................................3 Recorder Structure ..................................3 2.2.1 Front Panel ..................................3 2.2.2 Rear Panel ..................................
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4.2.1 Playback Control Bar ..............................47 4.2.2 Playing Back Video Recordings ..........................47 4.2.3 Clipping Recording File ............................49 Viewing Alarm Info .................................. 50 5 System Settings ............................51 Configuring Alarm Event Settings ............................. 51 5.1.1 Configuring Video Detect Settings ........................51 5.1.2 Configuring Alarm Input Settings ........................
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Maintenance Requirement ..............................113 Viewing System Information ............................. 113 7.2.1 Viewing Log................................113 7.2.2 Viewing Network Information ..........................114 7.2.3 Viewing Disk Information ............................. 114 7.2.4 Viewing Channel Info ............................. 115 7.2.5 Viewing Satellite Information ..........................115 Auto Maintenance ................................116 7.3.1 Restarting System ..............................
Product Introduction Overview Based on the new generation platform, the MXVR4104-I series products are onboard video monitoring products that integrate video capturing, locating, and drive recording. Features: Up to 4-channel coaxial video input and 4-channel remote video input; Maximum 400W ...
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Function Description Provides eight routes of electric level alarm inputs that can connect to signals such as car door signal, cornering lamp signal, reversing and braking signal, to give an indication and take a record Alarm linkage Supports one route of electric level alarm output to realize easy alarm linkage Supports protective circuit for alarm input port and alarm output port, which protect the Device from damage.
Dimensions and Installation Describes the installation of hardware. Prior to installation, you need to know about the front panel, rear panel, structural sizes, and interface definition of the Recorder. Then you can install corresponding HDD, SIM card, SD card, antenna, and Recorders. Out-of-box Check When you receive the Recorder, unpack the box for checks.
Name Descriptions of interfaces and indicators When pulling out HDD, the Device must be unlocked, and if Lock switch (Device the Device is turned on, it will shut down automatically. switch) To protect the HDD, this Device cannot be turned on if it is unlocked.
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Rear Panel Table 2-2 Descriptions of rear panel interfaces Name Function Connects to HDCVI or analog mobile camera, such as CVBS, TVI, and AHD. CH1-4 Different devices corresponds to different number of channels The aviation port can be converted to an RJ45 interface through a adapter cable.
Name Function Connects to voice talk device. For details, see “Voice Talk Port” Voice talk port introduction. External pickup Connects to external pickup. For details, see “External pickup port” port introduction. EXTEND port See “EXTEND Port” introduction. Alarm input/output port: Includes alarm input/output port, grounding, and 12V output port.
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Function Function Function +12V/1A output Audio output VGA line sync Ground line VGA_B VGA line sync VGA_G VGA_R RXD_232 TXD_232 2.2.3.3 EXTEND port EXTEND port Name Function USB +5V (upper line) USB +5V (upper line) USB data- and USB data+ that connect to USB port. Reserved, used for expand customization.
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Name Function SPK- Speak negative pole 2.2.3.5 External pickup port External pickup port Name Function +12V output Ground Mic In that can connect to pickup. Connects to earphone.
Lug Installation Dimensions (mm [inch]) Installation When you receive the Device, unpack the box to check the Device appearance and structures, and then install the SIM card, SD card, and HDD. Before the installation is complete, make sure the Device is disconnected from power, and do ...
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The left front cover automatically opens. Use a particular key to unlock the door. Turn on the door locker switch Loosen the two screws at the front panel and take out the HDD carrier along the guide rail. Take out HDD box. Loosen two screws on the back panel of the HDD carrier, take out the rear carrier panel, and remove the HDD carrier enclosure.
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Loosen two screws of the HDD holder and remove the holder. Disassemble HDD holder Use four screws to fix the HDD and HDD holder, and install the HDD holder back to the Device. Installing HDD Install the HDD carrier enclosure in place along the rails, and then fix the HDD enclosure rear panel with two screws.
2.3.2 Installing SIM Card and SD Card By default, the Device is delivered without the SIM card and SD card. Install them as you need. To connect the Device to Internet through dial-up connection, you need to purchase and install ...
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2.3.3.1 Installation of Mobile Network Antenna When installing sticking antenna, make sure there is no metal material below the sticking spot. For installation of mobile network antenna, see Figure 2-16. The flat antenna is recommended to be vertically attached to near the wind shield (such as on the instrument panel, or under the wind shield), or concealed inside the instrument panel.
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Outside installation 2.3.3.2.2 Inside Installation When limited by waterproof and wiring requirements, the antenna can be installed inside the vehicle. To select the installation place, it is recommended to place the antenna horizontally on the dashboard close to the windshield, and make the GPS cable facing upward to enhance the signal, as shown in Figure 2-18.
2.3.4 Fixing the Recorder Install the Device on the vehicle where it cannot be seen from outside. Avoid places with high temperature or near the air conditioning system. High temperature shortens the life of the Device. If going into the Device, the condensing water from the air conditioner can short circuit or burn the Device.
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Please make sure that the positive and negative poles of the power are connected correctly. If not, the device may be damaged. The diameter of the power cable should be more than 1.0 mm . Use power cables recommended by our company.
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Use a multimeter to measure the voltage on the fuse by switching to the DC voltage range. When the multimeter detects voltage, remove the car key. If the voltage changes to 0V, it means that the measured signal is ACC on the car. Turn off the main power switch on the vehicle, and place the key in the OFF state.
Audio and Video Input and Output Connection This section helps you understand the connection of audio and video input and output when you need to use this function. Video and Audio Output Port The four-cored aviation port (Figure 2-24) can output the video and audio data. Four-cored aviation port Function 12V external power source and no more than 1.5A.
Alarm Input The alarm input port supports alarm signal from ground and device of 12V-24V voltage. If the alarm device is connected to the Device and other devices, use relay for isolation. Alarm Output The alarm output port cannot be connected to high-power load (less than 1A). When constructing the output circuit, the excessive current should be prevented from causing damage to the relay.
Name Function 1–9 Alarm input 1~9, where 1~8 are local alarm input, 9 supports impulse. Outputs alarm signal to alarm device. C, NO NO: represents normally open type. C: Common alarm output port. TX, RX RS-232 serial port sender and receiver that connects to RS-232 port Ground line CTRL 12V 12V/0.75A output with switch control...
Basic Settings This Recorder can be operated following instructions on the local interface or web interface. This section introduces the web interface instructions. The Local interface is similar and would not be elaborated here. Browsers including Safari, Firefox, and IE are supported. Booting up Recorder Before booting up the Recorder, check if input voltage matches rated voltage of the Recorder.
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Device initialization interface Select Time Zone and System Time. Then click Next. Password protection Enter your password and enter it again to confirm it. Then click Next. Then an interface is displayed to let you fill in the password protection settings. See Figure 3-3.
Password protection settings You are recommended to fill in the email address and answer the password protection questions. Click Finished. Logging in to Recorder You can log in to and then configure the Recorder. Open the browser, enter the Recorder IP address, and then press Enter. The Login interface appears.
Install the plugin as prompted by the system for initial login. For admin account, if you forget password, click Forgot password to find back the password. For details, see "5.9.3 Resetting Password." Configuring IP Address Connect the Recorder to the network and make sure the Recorder can communicate with other Recorders in the network diagram.
Obtains IP address automatically. With DHCP enabled, IP Address, Subnet Mask DHCP and Default Gateway cannot be configured. You can check the current IP address whether the DHCP takes effect or not. IP address According to your network plan, enter the modified IP address, gateway and subnet mask.
Language Select a language for the Recorder system. Video Standard Displays the video encode standard. Logout Time Configure time from 0 min to 60 min. Plate No. Enter the license plate number of vehicle where the Recorder is located. You can click the CAM Time Sync check box and enter the interval for camera CAM Time Sync sync with the Recorder.
According to the local regulations, configure the type, begin time and end End Time time for the DST. Select a timing mode, including DSS, GPS, and NTP. The default selection is NTP Timing DSS: The system time syncs with DSS platform. Mode GPS: The system time syncs with satellite.
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Camera List Click Search. The searched recorders are displayed. Click the Uninitialized check box. The uninitialized recorders are displayed. Click the check box the uninitialized Recorder, and then click Initialize. The Enter Password interface is displayed. See Figure 3-9. Enter password interface Configure the password by either of the following two ways.
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The password setting interface is displayed. See Figure 3-10. Set a password In the Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box. Click Next. The password setting interface is displayed. See Figure 3-11. Password protection Set password protection.
Modify IP interface The Recorder starts initializing Recorder. After initialization is completed, see Figure 3-13. Initialization completed Click Finished. 3.6.2 Adding a Remote Recorder You can add a remote Recorder manually or by search. Select SETTING > CAMERA > CAMERA LIST.
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The Camera List interface is displayed. Adding a remote Recorder. Search and Add Click Search, the searched Recorders are displayed. Double-click on an IP address or select the check box of a Recorder, and then click Add. The Recorder displays in the added Recorder area. Manual Add ...
Alarm The channel number of the remotely connected Recorder. You can only select a Channel channel that has not added remote Recorders. Decode Enter the size of decode buffer. The unit is millisecond and you can select from 80 buffer through 480.
Edit Enter the user name and password of remote Recorder. The system automatically obtains the user name, which is admin by default. Enter the IP address of remote Recorder according to your network plan. Click OK. After modification, the new IP address is displayed in the added Recorder area. Configuring Record The record mode is consisted of manual mode and auto mode.
Record Mode Configure Serial port parameters, for the detailed description, see Table 3-5. Table 3-5 Record Mode parameter description Parameter Description Displays the channel number. Channel You can select one or several channels or select All. Indicates the recording status of corresponding channels. The choices include Auto, Manual, Enable, and Stop.
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Preparation The auto recording function is enabled for the corresponding channel. For details, see "3.7 Configuring Record." Procedure Select SETTING > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Record. The Record interface is displayed. See Figure 3-17. Record Configure pre-record parameters. See Table 3-6. Table 3-6 Pre-record parameters description Parameter Description Select a channel to configure the corresponding recording schedule.
Period Select the record type and a weekday, and configure the period. If the Motion check box and the Alarm check box are selected, the corresponding alarm linkage should be enabled. For example, if the alarm type is Motion, select Enable Channel, and select the recording channel.
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Snapshot Configuring time period for taking snapshots. Click Setting. The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 3-20. Period Select the snapshot type and weekday, and configure the period for taking snapshot. Click OK to return to the Snapshot interface. Click OK.
Function Modules Operations Operate the Recorder on local interface or web interface. Two kinds of interface operation are similar. This section takes web interface operation for example. Live After you logged in to the web interface, click LIVE, the LIVE interface is displayed. Live Table 4-1 Live interface parameters description Name...
Configure the image quality, playback fluency, full screen, vertical sync, and window split mode. Window For real-time monitoring, you can select the fluency or real-time to function be the priority according to your actual requirement. operations Select to split the live window as necessary. See "4.1.4 PTZ Control."...
Parameter Description Displays the IP address, channel Recorder number, bit stream, and stream type information (M represents main stream; S represents sub stream) Click this icon to start recording; click it again to stop recording. Local Record The recorded files are stored in C:\Record Download by default.
talk. 4.1.4 PTZ Control You can perform the operations through PTZ control panel, such as PTZ directions, speed, zoom, focus, and iris. See Figure 4-6. PTZ support rotating Recorder toward eight directions, up, down. Left, right, left up, right up, ...
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Table 4-3 PTZ functions settings parameters Parameter Description After setting up scan, the camera automatically scans the configured left border and right border. In the PTZ Setup list, select Scan, and then click Setup. Two buttons of Set the left border and Set the right border are displayed. Scan Through the PTZ control panel, move the camera to the left border that you want and click Set the left border;...
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The PTZ camera repeats movement according to the configured patterns. The operation records include the information such as the manual operations and focus adjustment Click Pattern and enter the pattern value Click Add. Touring Two buttons of Start Rec and Stop Rec are displayed. pattern Click Start Rec.
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Turn on the camera monitoring screen. On the PTZ control interface, click the PTZ Menu tab. The PTZ Menu is displayed. See Figure 4-8. For details, see Table 4-4. PTZ menu Table 4-4 PTZ menu parameters description Parameter Description Up and down buttons: Select the item that is pointed. Left and right buttons: When the item is pointed, perform configurations to the item.
Record Playback On the SEARCH interface, you can play back or download video recording files. On the main web interface, click SEARCH. Playback Table 4-5 Playback function bar Function Description Playback control See "4.2.1 Playback Control Bar." Controls playback volume, including: Volume , means mute.
To select the playback type. Only record playback is supported at Playback type present. Date selection Click to select the date the recording on which you want to play back. You can set the cameras to focus on. Camera name You can select up to 4 cameras.
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Playing Video Recordings by Date Select the date for searching for the video recordings, and set the corresponding channel as needed. Select a date with video recordings and the channel window, and then select the record type. Record type Click to start playing back video recordings.
File list Set the start time of the file to be searched for, and then click . The recording files are displayed. Double-click the video recordings to start playback. 4.2.3 Clipping Recording File You can clip sections of video recordings and save to the PC. Search for the video recordings that you want to clip by using the calendar and timeline.
click to clip and save the section during this period. Clip and save The system displays a downloading progress bar. After the download is completed, the clipped video files are saved in the "RecordDownload" folder by default. You can also change the path as needed.
System Settings You can set up system information following instructions on the Local interface or web interface. This section introduces the web interface instructions. The Local interface is similar and would not be elaborated here. Some functions can only be configured on the Local interface. The actual interface shall prevail. ...
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Region setting Select a region and name it. The higher the sensitivity value is, the easier the motion detect is triggered; the lower the threshold is, the easier the motion detect is triggered. By default, the whole video image is for motion detect. Each color represents a separate region, and you can set different motion detect regions.
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Select the corresponding check box and set a record channel. When an alarm event occurs, the corresponding channel starts recording automatically. Record channel Two more conditions must be satisfied before recording function works: Motion detect recording is enabled. Auto recording is enabled. ...
Select Channel and select Enable to enable the video tampering detect function for the channel. Configure alarm linkage parameters. Click OK. 5.1.1.3 Configuring Tampering Settings When the camera is covered intentionally, or the video is displayed in a single color due to sunlight or other reasons, that is the monitoring cannot be continued normally, the system triggers alarm and links to the configured actions.
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Alarm input Click Local or Camera Offline tab as needed. Local: The alarm signal detected by the alarm input port on the device. Camera Offline: The alarm signal generated when the IP camera is offline. Select the Alarm In channel number and select Enable. For emergency alarm button, you can only select Channel 10 from the Alarm In drop-down list.
Click Setting under Alarm Out to set the latch. Latch Set a length of time during which the device continues alarm output after the alarm ends. Select the corresponding check box and set a record channel. When an alarm event occurs, the corresponding channel starts recording automatically. Record channel Two more conditions must be satisfied before recording function works:...
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Disk Select the event type, and select Enable to enable the handling of corresponding abnormal events. Configure more settings. See Table 5-3. Table 5-3 Abnormality setting parameters Parameter Description You can configure corresponding abnormal events on the following three tabs. HDD: To set the ways to handle abnormal HDD events, including No HDD, HDD Errors, HDD No Space.
parameter. Auto The supply voltage to the device from the vehicle and the percentage of available supply voltage capacity. When the vehicle is in ACC Off, and the voltage supplied Accumulator to the device is less than the percentage of available capacity, the system triggers voltage an alarm.
Alarm mode Select alarm type. Auto: After the alarm linkage is configured, when an alarm event occurs, the corresponding alarm output port triggers an alarm. Manual: After the alarm linkage is configured, no matter whether there is an alarm ...
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Click Enable to enable the DSM alarm. Configure parameters. For details, see Table 5-4. Table 5-4 DSM parameter description Parameter Description Channel The DSM is fixed to channel 1. Working mode Vehicle working modes include normal mode and test mode. For alarm rules, you can select drowsy driving, distracted driving, calling when driving, no driver, wearing IR blocking sunglasses, smoking when driving, smoking, lens tempering, unbelted alarm, identity exception and substitution...
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Duration of lowering head Setting is necessary when the rule type is Distracted Driving: The range is 1s– Duration of 60s. looking around Duration of Setting is necessary when the rule type is Calling: The range is 1s–60s. calling Duration of driver not in Setting is necessary when the rule type is No Driver: The range is 1s–60s.
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ADAS Click Enable and OK to enable the ADAS alarm. Click Calibrate. Configure parameters. See Figure 5-9. Calibration Specify the parameters, and then click OK. Click to return to the ADAS interface in Figure 5-8. Configure parameters. See Table 5-5. means the corresponding alarm is enabled.
Alarm Continuous alarm time: The range is 0s–6525s. protection time Time to collision: The range is 2s–10s. Lane departure Gives out warning when the vehicle directly changes the lane without turning warning on the left or right cornering lamp. Alarm trigger The speed at which the Lane Departure Warning is triggered: The range is speed 10km/h–200km/h.
Table 5-6 Backup parameters Parameter Description Alarm Tone After enabled, the system links with MD02 to output alarm sound. Click Setting to divide blind area. Region Select the direction of the camera: Front-to-Back, Back-to-Front, or Direction Up-to-Down. Trigger blind area detection when the vehicle turns right, and bind channel 3, Right Light the local alarm input.
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5.2.3.2 Parameter Settings You can set up face detection parameters. When specific face information is detected, the system will trigger alarm linkage. On the main web interface, select AI > Parameters > Face Detection. The Face Detection interface is displayed. See Figure 5-11. Face detection Select the channel number and select Enable to enable face detection.
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Select the channel, start time and end time, and select face detection details (such as gender, age, glasses, beard, mask and face) as needed. Click Search. The search results are displayed. See Figure 5-12. AI search result (1) Select the face image you need to view, and click .
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5.2.3.4 Face Recognition The face recognition function can be used in two scenarios: AI Live and AI Search. In AI Live, the system can compare the detected faces with the faces in the configured face library, and display the results in AI Live interface. In AI Search, the system can search by face attributes or image comparison.
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Face library (1) There is a DSM face library by default. It is configured from the platform, and cannot be modified and removed on the Recorder. Click Add. The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-15. Enter Face Library Name and click Save. The face library is saved successfully, and the FACE LIBRARY (2) interface is displayed.
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Click the corresponding in the face library list to add face images to the face library. Select a face library and click Modeling. The system will extract the feature attributes of images in the face library for subsequent face recognition. Select a face library and click Del to delete it.
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Details (1) Click Register ID. The Register ID interface is displayed. See Figure 5-18. Register ID (1) Click to add face photos. Select a picture and fill in registration information. For system display, see Figure 5-19.
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Register ID (2) Click Save. The system displays "Operation is done successfully" and returns to the Details interface. See Figure 5-20. If face image shows "Modeling", it means that the system is extracting the feature attributes of the photo. Click Search to refresh the interface, and "Modeling succeeded" is displayed. If modeling fails, the photo cannot be used for face recognition.
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Name face images format "Name#SGender#BBirthday#NCountry#PProvince#TIDType#MID No.#AAddress.jpg." details, see Table 5-5. Name is required and the rest are optional. Table 5-8 Naming rules for batch import Item Description Name Enter the corresponding name. Gender Enter number 1 for male and 2 for female. Birthday Fill in the number in the format of yyyy-mm-dd, for example, 2017-11-23.
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Procedure On the main web interface, select AI > Parameters > Face Recognition. The Face Recognition interface is displayed. See Figure 5-22. Face recognition (1) Select the channel number. Select Enable to enable the face recognition function. Select the type. Only AI by Device is supported.
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The lower the similarity, the higher the probability of triggering face recognition. Click to delete the added face library. Click Save. 5.2.3.4.3 AI Search The system can search and compare the faces in the videos and the faces in the face library and play back the recordings.
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Attribute search result (2) Select the face image you need to view, and click . The system starts playing back the video file that the image belongs to. Double-click the playback interface to switch between full screen and small screen. (Optional) Back up files.
On the main web interface, select AI > AI Search >Alarm Upload. The Alarm Upload interface is displayed,See Figure 5-27. Alarm Upload Backing up File You can back up video recordings and images. On the main web interface, click BACKUP. Backup (1) Configure parameters.
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Download Select the backup type, including download by file and download by time. type Start time Set the file backup period. End time File format Select the backup file format, including DAV and MP4. Select the record type, including external alarm, motion detect, all alarms, normal Record type record, picture, and all.
The verifying progress and result are displayed. Configuring Display Output Settings You can configure device live audio, tour and video mirror settings. 5.4.1 Configuring Live Audio On the main web interface, click DISPLAY > Display. Click Enable to enable the live audio. See Figure 5-31. After enabling, AV, VGA and HDMI are switched to single screen, and the preview ...
Add group Select the channel and click OK. Repeat Step 4–Step 5 to add multiple channel groups in tour. Click OK. Select a channel group, and click Modify to modify the channel group and channel sequence. Select a channel group, and click Delete to delete it. ...
5.5.1 Configuring Camera Properties You can set up the camera property parameters of the channel. Different cameras correspond to different property parameters. The actual parameters shall prevail. Select SETTING > CAMERA > IMAGE. The IMAGE interface is displayed. Image Select a channel. Configure parameters.
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5.5.2.1 Configuring Encode Settings You can configure the encode settings for main stream and sub stream. Select SETTING > CAMERA > Encode > Audio/Video. The Audio/Video interface is displayed. Encode parameters might be different depending on devices, and the actual product shall prevail.
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You can select the bit rate type. CBR: Constant Bit Rate, which changes around the configured value. VBR: Variable Bit Rate, which changes along with environment. Bit rate type It is recommended to select CBR when there might be only small changes in ...
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Snapshot Select a channel. Configure more parameters. See Table 5-13. Table 5-13 Snapshot parameters Parameter Description Includes timing and event. Timing: Take snapshots within the configured period. Mode Event: Take snapshots when alarms such as local alarm, video detection and abnormality are triggered.
Table 5-14 Overlay parameters Parameter Description Channel Select Channel Title, and the Setting button is displayed. Then click Setting on the right of the Channel Title, enter the channel title, and drag it to a proper location. title Select the Time Title check box, the Setting button is displayed. Then click Setting Time title on the right of the Time Title, and then drag it to a proper location.
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Select a channel. Configure more parameters. See Table 5-15. Table 5-15 PTZ parameters Parameter Description PTZ type Set the PTZ type, including local and remote. PTZ controlling mode. Control mode If Local is selected for PTZ type, configure this parameter. Select the PTZ protocol, including NONE, HDCVI3.0 and HDCCTV2.0.
Select a parity mode from None, Odd, Even, Mark, and Null. Parity If Local is selected for PTZ type, configure this parameter. Click OK. Configuring Network Parameters You can set the network parameters of the device as needed, including connections, Wi-Fi parameters, 3G/4G parameters, email, auto register, and P2P.
Real Time Streaming Protocol port. Keep the default value 554 if it is displayed. If you use Apple browser, QuickTime or VLC to play the real-time monitoring screen, the following formats can be used: This function is also available for Blackberry phones. When the URL format requiring RTSP, you need to specify channel number and code-stream type in the URL, and also user name and password if needed.
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Preparation Make sure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi module. Procedure Select SETTING > NETWORK > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi interface is displayed. Select Wifi as the working mode. The Wi-Fi interface is displayed. Wi-Fi Connect to Wi-Fi. Auto search ...
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Wi-Fi settings Enter SSID and password, select priority and verification type, set IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. If you select DHCP check box, after successful connection, the system automatically obtains the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. Click OK. Click OK.
Ap settings Enter SSID, select work band and verification type, and then enter the password. The work band can only be 2.4G. Select the check box behind Password, and the password will be visible. The default password is 12345678. Click OK.
Cellular settings Select Ite0 and Enable to enable the network. This function is enabled by default. Configure parameters. Table 5-17 3G/4G parameters Parameter Description When the device is connected to a private network, select the NetAccess check box, enter APN name and select authentication mode. If PAP or CHAP is NetAccess selected for authentication mode, enter user name and password, and then the device is automatically connected to the private network.
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Select SETTING > NETWORK > Email. The EMAIL interface is displayed. Email settings Select Enable to enable email function. Configure parameters. Table 5-18 Email setting parameters Parameter Description SMTP server Configure the address of SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. Port Enter the port value of SMTP server.
This is the interval that the system sends another email for the same type of alarm event, which means, the system does not send an email upon any same alarm event within the set interval. The interval ranges from 0 through 3600 seconds. 0 means that there is no Interval interval.
Parameter Description Server Address Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to register. Port Enter the port of the server to register. Unique ID for identifying the device. When different devices register to the Sub device ID same server, the sub device IDs should be different.
Scan the QR code on the actual interface of the device. The QR code in this document is for reference only. Click OK. After configuration is complete, the Status shows Online, meaning the P2P registration is successful. App Operation Examples Here are the steps for operations in the app.
Select Enable. Configure parameters. For details, see Table 5-20. Table 5-20 Operation platform parameters Parameter Description Address Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to register. Port Enter the port of the server to register. Click OK. Managing Storage Device You can configure Disk storage, package basic information, manage Disk, and review Disk information.
After setting file auto deletion, deleted files cannot be recovered. Click OK. 5.7.2 Managing Disk Set the read and write properties of the SD card and view the capacity information of the Disk. Select SETTING > STORAGE > Disk Manager. The Disk Manager interface is displayed.
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Procedure Select SETTING > STORAGE > FTP. The FTP interface is displayed. FTP settings Select Enable to enable FTP upload and select FTP type. FTP is for plain text transmission and SFTP is for cipher text transmission. It is recommended to select SFTP.
When the Mode is Timing, the upload method should be determined based on the image upload interval and snapshot interval. If this interval is longer than snapshot interval, the system uploads the most recent snapshot. For example, if the interval is 5 seconds and snapshot interval is 2 seconds, the system sends an upload command to upload the next snapshot every 5 seconds.
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System service Select whether to enable Mobile Phone Push, CGI, SSH, Audio/Video Transmission Encryption, or Private Protocol Authentication Mode as needed. Mobile Phone Push: The P2P client can receive alarm push only when Mobile Push Notifications is enabled and the P2P client subscribes to alarms. CGI: After enabling CGI, a third-party platform can connect to this device via the CGI ...
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HTTPS Click Create Certificate. The Create Certificate interface is displayed. Enter the information for the parameters such as Country, State, and Location. In IP or Domain Name box, enter the same IP or domain name of the device. Click Create. The system pops up a message after the creating is succeeded.
After creating server certificate or downloading root certificate, you need to configure the HTTPS port. Select SETTING > NETWORK > Port. The Port interface is displayed. Enter the HTTPS port. The default setting is 443 and you can modify it as needed. Add the port number if it was modified to log in to the device via HTTPS.
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Select where the speed is obtained, including Pulse, Position Info, and Pulse&Position Info. Pulse: Gets the speed information from vehicle pulse system. Speed source Position Info: Gets the speed information from positioning system. Pulse&Position Info: Gets the speed information from both the pulse system and positioning system.
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Position report (platform schedule) Click OK. 5.8.3 Configuring Serial Port Parameters You can configure the serial port parameters such as baud rate, date bits, stop bits, and parity. Select Setting > System > Serial port. The Serial Port interface is displayed. See Figure 5-61. Serial Port Configure parameters.
Parameters Description The times of signal changes on the transmission line within one time unit. Baud rate The default baud rate is 115200 for a general serial port. The default baud rate is 9600 for the touch screen. Select a data bit. The options include 5, 6, 7, and 8. Data bit Select a stop bit.
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User Click Add. The Add interface is displayed. Configure more settings. See Table 5-24. Table 5-24 User adding parameters Parameter Description User name Password Enter the user name and password, and conform the password. Confirm password Group Select a group for the user. User MAC Enter user MAC address that is allowed to log in to the device.
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You can modify the authority of a user in group authorities. The authorities of the admin account cannot be changed. Authority To manage user accounts easily, when defining the user account authority, it is recommended to give lower authority to common user accounts than advanced user accounts.
5.9.2 Group Management You can perform the operations to manage the user group, such as adding a group, deleting a group, and modifying a group. Select SETTING > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT > Group. The Group interface is displayed. Group Click Add. The Add interface is displayed.
5.9.3 Resetting Password You can reset the password by the reserved email address when the password for the admin account is lost. Open a browser and log in to the web interface of the device. The login interface is displayed. Enter the user name admin.
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password according to the security level indication. Click OK. The system prompts successful operation. You can use the new password to log in to the device.
System Upgrade Viewing System Version You can view the device version information. Select SETTING > System Info > Version. The Version interface is displayed. See Figure 6-1. Version Upgrading System Firmware You can import the upgrade files to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade file should be a .bin file. During upgrade, do not disconnect from power and network, and restart or shut down the ...
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Update Select the chiplist that suits your actual needs. To upgrade system programs, select Main for the chiplist. To upgrade the MCU firmware programs, select MCU for the chiplist. Click Browse and select the update files you want to use. Click Update.
System Maintenance Maintenance Requirement For the system's good and safe running, it's recommended to manage and maintain the system, back up files in the following methods. Check monitoring images regularly. Clear the users and user groups not frequently used regularly. ...
Select the log that you want to back up, and then click Backup. In the Save as dialog box, select the save path to save the log to local PC. 7.2.2 Viewing Network Information You can view IP information of the logged in device. Select SETTING >...
Disk recording period 7.2.4 Viewing Channel Info You can view the channel information. Select SETTING > System Info > Channel Info. The Channel Info interface is displayed. See Figure 7-5. Channel information 7.2.5 Viewing Satellite Information You can view the satellite positioning information such as module state, GPS status, latitude and longitude, and search results.
If the GPS module state indicates Normal but does not position within five minutes, the GPS module automatically resets and repositions. When the positioning information is obtained again, the GPS module reset times is up to 20, or the device is restarted, you can view the GPS module reset records in the log.
Select Every Day, set the device restart time, and the device will restart automatically at that time point. Select Monday to Sunday, set the device restart time, and the device will restart automatically at that time point every week. If Sunday and 01:00 are selected, the device will restart automatically at 1:00 every Sunday.
If you enter 0, the device shuts down as per the auto shutdown settings without delay. Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Manager. The Manager interface is displayed. Configure the delay for auto shutdown. The value ranges from 0 through 65535 minutes. The default value is 5 minutes. Click OK.
Import/export (1) Click Export and select the path to save the profile. 7.4.2.2 Importing Files You can use the backed up configurations to quickly configure the device and restore the device configurations. Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Import/Export. The Import/Export interface is displayed. Configuration import/export (2) Click Browse, and then select the backup file you want to import.
will be lost. Proceed with caution. Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Default. The Default interface is displayed. Factory default settings Select corresponding check box you want to use for restoring. Default: Click Default, and the Reboot dialog box is popped up. See Figure 7-12. Then ...
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Preparation The device being captured is connected to an external backup device. Procedure Select SETTING > System Info > Packet Sniffer Backup. The Packet Sniffer Backup interface is displayed. Packet Sniffer Backup Select the Ethernet port and save path. Select the Target Filter check box, and then enter the IP address that you want to filter. Click Start.
Operating by DSS Beside from web, you can also remotely log in to the Recorder from Digital Surveillance System (DSS). For details, see the manual of DSS.
If your questions cannot be answer by the following contents, please contact your local service engineer or the service of our Headquarters for help. We can guide you to solve this problem. Q: Disconnect the constant electricity but the Recorder is still working. A: Possible causes: The default 5-minute shutdown delay is effective.
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HDD not installed. Poor contact between the HDD carrier and HDD. HDD is damaged. Q: Blank screen in a channel of the display A: Possible causes: A camera is damaged. Replace the damaged camera. The connection wire is damaged. Replace the damaged connection wire. ...
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It is not an active speaker. Audio cable is damaged. Hardware malfunction. 13) Q: There is audio under monitoring state but no audio under playback state. A: Possible causes: Audio function is not enabled. The corresponding channel does not connect to the camera. Playback is not continuous ...
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A: Possible causes: Check if the SIM card is normal. Check if the SIM card is not in service. Check if the 3G/4G antenna is connected as intended. Check if the 3G/4G signals are strong enough. Try out with another SIM card.
Mouse Operations The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users. Beside the operations from the front panel and remote control, you can also use mouse to operate menus. Insert the mouse to the USB port of the Recorder. Operation Function If the user has not logged into the system, the password box is displayed first.
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The special operation to perform a specific action. For example, double-click the Double-click recorded video file to start playback. the left mouse In multi-image, double-click a channel image to display it in full screen. button Double-click again to restore the previous multi-window screen. In the real-time monitoring screen, right-click on the screen, the shortcut menu is displayed.
Disk Capacity Calculation In the first installation of the HDD, check whether the HDD is already installed. To install IDE HDD, pay attention to the jumper of the HDD. HDD capacity calculation formula: Total capacity (M) = Channel number × Demand time length (hour) × HDD capacity occupied per hour (M/hour) Recording time calculation formula: Recording time (hour) =...
Cybersecurity Recommendations Mandatory actions to be taken for basic device network security: Use Strong Passwords Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords: The length should not be less than 8 characters. Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case ...
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the risk of ARP spoofing. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a minimum set of permissions to them. Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to reduce risks.
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