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Legal Information
About this Document
Instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only.
About this Product
Information regarding after-sales service support and product usage guidelines.
Acknowledgment of Intellectual Property Rights
Details Hikvision's ownership of copyrights and patents related to the products and document.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Legal Disclaimer
Outlines the limitations of liability, warranty, and user responsibilities for product usage.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Provides information regarding FCC compliance, testing, and potential interference.
EU Conformity Statement
States compliance with applicable harmonized European standards for product safety and EMC.
Applicable Model
Applicable Model
Lists the specific models for which this user manual is applicable.
Symbol Conventions
Symbol Conventions
Defines the symbols used in the document and their corresponding meanings.
Safety Instruction
Safety Instruction
Details crucial safety precautions for device operation, installation, and maintenance.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Advises on proper installation, environmental considerations, and safe handling practices for the device.
Chapter 1 Startup
1.1 Activate Your Device
Guides through the initial device activation process, including setting an administrator password.
1.2 Login
Explains the login procedures for accessing the device's interface.
1.2.1 Log in via Unlock Pattern
Details how to log in using a graphical unlock pattern on the screen.
1.2.2 Log in via Password
Describes the process of logging into the device using a username and password.
Chapter 2 Live View
2.1 GUI Introduction
Introduces the Graphical User Interface for live view, including shortcut menus and icons.
2.1.1 Customize Window Division
Details how to customize the display layout by dividing the screen into multiple windows.
2.2 PTZ Control
Guides on controlling PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras.
2.2.1 Configure PTZ Parameter
Explains how to set parameters for controlling PTZ cameras.
2.2.3 Customize Preset
Guides on setting predefined camera positions for quick access.
2.2.4 Customize Patrol
Explains how to create a patrol path by sequencing multiple presets.
Chapter 3 Playback
3.1 GUI Introduction
Introduces the playback interface, timeline, and control buttons.
3.2 Normal Playback
Guides on playing back recorded videos using the calendar and playback controls.
3.3 Event Playback
Explains how to play back videos that contain specific events like motion detection.
3.4 Slice Playback
Describes how to divide video playback into hourly or minute-long segments.
Chapter 4 Search File
4.1 Search Human by Face Picture
Guides on searching for recorded footage based on uploaded face images.
4.2 Quick Backup
Explains how to quickly back up search results or videos to a device.
Chapter 5 Configuration (Easy Mode)
5.1 System Configuration
Covers basic system settings like output resolution, system time, and user management.
5.1.1 General
Guides on configuring basic system settings like resolution, time, and password.
5.1.2 User
Details how to add, manage, and configure user accounts and permissions.
5.2 Network Configuration
Covers general network settings like IP address, DHCP, and DNS configuration.
5.2.1 General
Guides on configuring general network settings like IP address, DHCP, and DNS.
5.2.2 HiLookVision
Guides on connecting the device to the HiLookVision platform for remote access.
5.3 Camera
Covers camera management, including signal input configuration and adding network cameras.
5.3.1 Network Camera
Explains how to configure analog and IP camera inputs and add network cameras.
5.3.3 Motion Detection
Sets up motion detection parameters for triggering alarms.
5.4 Configure Alarm Linkage Action
Defines actions to take when an alarm is triggered, like pop-up windows or buzzer sounds.
5.6 Recording Management
Covers recording management, including storage device setup and recording schedules.
5.6.1 Storage Device
Covers initializing HDDs and adding network storage devices.
5.6.2 Configure Recording Schedule
Sets up continuous and event-triggered recording schedules.
Chapter 6 Configuration (Expert Mode)
6.1 System Configuration
Covers expert mode system configurations like video quality, resolution, and device name.
6.1.1 General
Configures basic system settings like video quality, resolution, and device name.
6.1.2 Live View
Configures general live view parameters like window division and audio settings.
6.2 Network Configuration
Covers advanced network settings like TCP/IP, working modes, and platform access.
6.2.1 General
Covers TCP/IP settings, working modes, NIC types, and DHCP.
6.2.2 Platform Access
Details platform access via Hik-Connect, ISUP, and OTAP services.
6.3 Camera Management
Covers advanced camera management, including signal input and display settings.
6.3.1 Configure Signal Input
Configures analog and IP signal inputs for cameras.
6.3.2 Network Camera
Covers adding and managing network cameras, including manual and automatic methods.
6.3.3 Display Settings
Configures OSD, image, exposure, and day/night settings for cameras.
6.4 Event Configuration
Covers event configuration, including normal events, perimeter protection, and face recognition.
6.4.1 Normal Event
Configures motion detection, video tampering, and video loss events.
Motion Detection
Configures motion detection sensitivity, target type, and linkage actions.
6.4.2 Perimeter Protection
Configures perimeter protection features like line crossing and intrusion detection.
Line Crossing Detection
Configures detection of objects crossing a virtual line, including direction and size.
Intrusion Detection
Sets up detection for objects entering/loitering in a defined virtual region.
6.4.3 Face Recognition
Enables and configures face capture and face picture comparison functionality.
Face Capture
Enables and configures face capture functionality.
6.4.5 Configure Alarm Linkage Action
Configures comprehensive alarm linkage actions like pop-up, buzzer, and PTZ control.
6.5 Intelligent Search
Introduces intelligent search capabilities.
6.7 Recording Management
Covers recording management, including storage device setup and recording parameters.
6.7.1 Configure Recording Schedule
Sets up continuous and event-triggered recording schedules.
6.7.2 Configure Recording Parameter
Configures main/sub-stream parameters, resolution, and encoding for recording.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Restore Default
Guides on restoring device settings to factory defaults.
7.5 Device Maintenance
Covers device maintenance tasks like schedule reboot and status checks.
7.5.1 Schedule Reboot
Configures automatic scheduled reboots for the device.
7.6 Upgrade
Details the process for upgrading the device firmware.
7.6.1 Local Upgrade
Guides on upgrading firmware from a local backup device.
7.6.2 Online Upgrade
Explains how to upgrade firmware using the latest online version.
Chapter 8 Alarm
8.1 Set Event Hint
Selects events to be hinted in the alarm center.
8.2 View Alarm in Alarm Center
Describes how to view alarm details in the alarm center interface.
Chapter 9 Web Operation
9.1 Introduction
Introduces web browser access to the video recorder.
9.2 Login
Details the login procedure via a web browser, including plug-in installation.
9.3 Live View
Describes the live view interface after logging in via web browser.
Chapter 10 Appendix
10.1 Glossary
Provides definitions for technical terms used in the manual.

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