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  • Page 1 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-Ver2.2 4/8/16 Channel H.264 Network DVR Series User Guide...
  • Page 2 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2...

  • Page 3: Publication History

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 Publication History Version Date Description 27 August 2010 Initial Release 3 September 2010 Add Force Record feature Modify back panel drawing 27 September 2010 Add 16Ch pictures and features 30 November 2010 Typographical revisions Display resolution for PC Viewer...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 Warnings and Safety Precautions FCC STATEMENT 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES  User Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating procedures and other instructions.  Power Source – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
  • Page 6 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2  Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: » When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. » If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
  • Page 7 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 8 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 Table of Contents Publication History ....................iii  Warnings and Safety Precautions ...............iv  Table of Contents ....................ix  1 Overview ......................1  1.1 Front Panel Control ....................2   1.2 Rear Panel Connector ....................4   1.2.1 BNC Cabling Model ..................4  ...
  • Page 10 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 3.6.1 Channel Number ....................44   3.6.2 Alarm Setup ...................... 45   3.6.3 Motion Setup ....................47   3.6.4 Sensor Setup ....................50   3.7 Authentication Setup ....................54   3.8 System Setup ......................56  ...
  • Page 11 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.2 7.2 DynDNS Service Overview ..................108   7.2.1 Register with DynDNS ..................108   7.2.2 Create a DynDNS Account ................109   7.2.3 Login and Host Service ..................110   7.2.4 Setup Router ....................112  ...

  • Page 13: Overview

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Chapter Overview...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Control

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1.1 Front Panel Control The full-feature H.264 network DVR is available in 4/8/16Ch. 4/8Ch H.264 DVR Single HDD Version 4/8/16Ch H.264 DVR Dual HDD Version Removable Panel...
  • Page 15 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 4/8/16Ch H.264 DVR Mobile Rack Version Hard Drive Mobile Rack Hard Drive Mobile Rack 4/8/16Ch H.264 DVR DVD-RW Version DVD-RW DVD-RW...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Connector

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Button / Name Function Connects the USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card reader) for firmware upgrading or video backup  REW Rewind through video II PLAY Resume video playback  FF Fast forward through video ...
  • Page 17 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 4-Channel DVR (Single HDD Version) 8-Channel DVR (Single HDD Version) 4-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version)
  • Page 18 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 8-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version) 16-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version)
  • Page 19 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Name / Label Function VIDEO-OUT Video output port for the security monitor VIDEO-IN BNC connectors for video input: CH1~CH4 (for 4Ch), CH1~CH8 (for 8Ch), CH1~CH16 (for 16Ch) IR_ext IR extender connector (optional) VGA-OUT VGA output (DB-9) port for the LCD monitor SENSOR Sensor ports (marked “1~4”) and a common ground (marked...

  • Page 20: Cat5 Cabling Model (Coming Soon)

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1.2.2 CAT5 Cabling Model (Coming Soon) All CAT5 versions come in 4- and 8-channel DVRs. 4-Channel DVR (Single HDD Version) 8-Channel DVR (Single HDD Version) 4-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version)

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Name / Label Function VIDEO-OUT Video output port for the security monitor VIDEO-IN RJ45 connectors for video input: CH1~CH4 (for 4Ch), CH1~CH8 (for 8Ch) IR_ext IR extender connector (optional) VGA-OUT VGA output (DB-9) port for the LCD monitor SENSOR Sensor ports (marked “1~4”) and a common ground (marked...
  • Page 22 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Button / Name Function in DVR Mode Start or stop recording / backup.  DVR Switch to DVR mode  PTZ Switch to PTZ mode  REW Rewind through video  STOP Stop playback or backup...

  • Page 23: Installation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Chapter Installation...

  • Page 24: Hard Disk Installation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 WARNING Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation! 2.1 Hard Disk Installation 2.1.1 4/8Ch Single Hard Disk Installation The type of DVR contains one internal hard drive bracket for installing one SATA hard drive.
  • Page 25 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 3 The HDD bracket would typically be secured on to the main body with four screws (one screw for each corner). Place the hard drive on top of the bracket and use their matching screw sockets on either side (one side and three screws are illustrated) to fix them.
  • Page 26 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 5 Connect the opposite end of the SATA data and power cables to their slots on the hard disk. HDD Power Cable HDD Data Cable...

  • Page 27: 4/8/16Ch Mobile Rack & Dvd Hard Disk Installation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 6 Slide the top chassis back into place. Position it slightly protruding towards the rear end of the DVR then slide it forward. Top Cover Step 7 Screw top cover back into place. 2.1.2 4/8/16Ch Mobile Rack & DVD Hard Disk Installation This type of DVR contains two internal hard drive brackets for installing two SATA hard drives.
  • Page 28 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 2 Slide the top cover slightly backwards and then lift it out Top Cover Step 3 Remove two screws (indicated by arrows in the drawing) holding down the the HDD bracket. Step 4 Note that the other side (closer to the front face of the DVR) of the bracket is supported by grooved corners.
  • Page 29 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 5 Position the hard drive on top of the bracket (with the bottom side of the drive against the bracket). Fasten the HDD and the bracket together using four screws on the complementary slots.
  • Page 30 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 HDD Data Connector HDD Power Connector Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the SATA data and power cables to their slots on the hard disk. HDD Power Connector HDD Data Connector...
  • Page 31 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 8 Push the hard drive bracket (along with the HDD) back into place. Fix the bracket with two screws. Step 9 Slide the top chassis back into place. Position it slightly protruding towards the rear end of the DVR then slide it forward.

  • Page 32: Sensor And Rs485 Connector Installation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 2.2 Sensor and RS485 Connector Installation 4/8 Channel DVR The 4/8-channel DVR follows the same way to install the Sensor and RS485 connectors. Please refer to the following procedures: Fix the screws on either side...

  • Page 33: Video Format Detection

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 16 Channel DVR Installing the Sensor and RS485 connectors on the 16-channel DVR is similar to the procedure shown above. The notable differences are the location of the port on the DVR and the size of the connectors. In principle, the 16-channel DVR allows more sensors to be connected to it.
  • Page 34 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Single HDD BNC Cabling 4Ch/8Ch DVR IR Extender Security Cameras LCD Monitor Sensors Alarm PTZ Device (Camera or Keyboard) Security Monitor Audio Devices Network Cable Mouse Power Adaptor (Microphone/Speaker) Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack BNC Cabling 4Ch/8Ch DVR...

  • Page 35: Connecting Peripherals To A Cat5 Type Dvr

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack BNC Cabling 16Ch DVR PTZ Device IR Extender Alarm Sensors Security Cameras (Camera or Keyboard) Mouse Power Adaptor LCD Monitor Audio Devices Security Monitor Network Cable (Microphone/Speaker) 2.4.2 Connecting Peripherals to a CAT5 Type DVR The following diagrams serve as a guide to the back panel connection of 4Ch and 8Ch DVRs with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling (through a video balun).

  • Page 36: Brief Description For Connecting Devices

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack UTP Cabling 4Ch/8Ch DVR IR Extender Security Cameras LCD Monitor Sensors Alarm Mouse PTZ Device Security Monitor Audio Devices Network Cable Power Adaptor (Camera or Keyboard) (Microphone/Speaker)
  • Page 37 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Connect the Security Monitor Connect the security monitor to the video output labeled as “VIDEO-OUT” on the DVR. The connection provides a video transmission path from the DVR to the security monitor. Connect the Network Cable Connect the network cable to the LAN port labeled as “...
  • Page 38 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Connect the PTZ Devices Connect the communication wiring for the PTZ device to the RS-485 pins labeled as “485+” and “485-” on the DVR. Note that PTZ-capable cameras still need to be connected to a channel.

  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...

  • Page 40: Turning On The Dvr

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.1 Turning on the DVR The DVR is ready for running after all peripherals have been properly installed. NOTE Connect the power adaptor to turn the DVR on only after all the devices (i.e. cameras, sensors, mouse, and hard drives) have been connected to their respective ports.

  • Page 41: Home Screen

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 3.2 Home Screen The Home Screen is the starting point for many functions and applications. It allows you to setup, access, and control the surveillance video data. You may think of this screen as a vantage point to give you instant access to video information and DVR functions.

  • Page 42: The Control Bar

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.2.2 The Control Bar The Control Bar may be used to switch displays, open and setup channels and their related applications. Icon Function Icon Function Channel Views Load default channel display location 4-channel split view...

  • Page 43: Drag And Drop Channel Swap

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 3.2.3 Drag and Drop Channel Swap The Drag and Drop Channel Swap enables swap the channel displays using your mouse. No need to interchange the BNC connectors. This function is also applicable for all kinds of Split View.

  • Page 44: Main Menu

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.3 Main Menu Logging In for the First Time Press  on the keypad or the icon and enter the password to get into the Main Menu. Default password is “123456”. Enter Main Menu Password [ _ _ _ _ _ _] ▲...

  • Page 45: Channel Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Icon Name Function Configures error message checks, hard drive information, overwrite settings, network Hardware Setup settings, PTZ/Keyboard, Audio and screen settings. These are used to format USB devices, to Utility/Tools update firmware, to export event logs, and to restore system settings.

  • Page 46: Basic Settings

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Press the icons “ , ” (for 4Ch), icons “ , ” (for 8Ch) or icons “ , ” (for 16Ch) to individually set each channel. The channel icon will turn green when selected and will turn to white when not selected.

  • Page 47: Rotation Time

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Channel Name [ _____________________________ ] ▲ 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 - = o p [ ‘ c v b n m [Space] [ Default Name] Press the icon [ Default Name] to select a channel name from the list defined by the system: Room, Hall, Door, Lift, Area, Floor, Entry, and Point.

  • Page 48: Standard Color Adjustment

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT Default ] Step 3 Adjust the image position by mouse left-click follow the direction change of cursor icon down/ right/ left. Press [ Default] to load or to restore to the default location.

  • Page 49: Special Color Adjustment

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3  Contrast: Default is 10. Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the contrast from 1 to 20. Hue: Default is 16  Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the hue from 1 to 32.

  • Page 50: Record Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.5 Record Setup Click “Record Setup” on the Main Menu. RECORD SETUP Auto Record ◄30Sec► Activate Performance Gains [ Enable ] Record Schedule  Total Power : 240 / 240 (Power/Sec) Auto Settings Adjustment...
  • Page 51 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3.5.3.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ ” (for 4Ch), “ ” (for 8Ch) or “ ” (for 16Ch) to setup for all channels at one time.
  • Page 52 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Press the icon “ ” to set the recording mode globally: the whole week (7 days) and the whole day (24 hours) are in the same mode throughout. The following example shows that the entire week (all 7 days) and the whole day (all 24 hours) are set to the “Motion”...

  • Page 53: Total Power

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday You can also specifically set the recording mode for a particular time and day. The following example shows that on Sunday, from 19:00 to 24:00 (7:00pm to 12:00mn), and on Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 (2:00am to 4:00am), are set to the “Time”...

  • Page 54: Auto Settings Adjustment

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 RECORD SETUP Auto Record ◄30Sec► Active Performance Gains [ Enable] Record Schedule Total Power: 480/480 (Power / Sec) Auto Settings Adjustment Channel Recording Setup Channel Number Record Resolution [ Middle Res (Half D1) ]...

  • Page 55: Channel Recording Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 When all the channels are set at the same resolution, the “Auto Settings Adjustment” can automatically allocate the frame rate to every channel. When the setting applies to a specific channel or to specific channels with a particular resolution, video quality or frame rate the “Auto Settings Adjustment”...

  • Page 56: Detector Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 RECORD SETUP Auto Record [30Sec] Active Performance Gain [ Enable ] Record Schedule Total Frame Rate: 480/480 (Power / Sec) Auto Settings Adjustment Channel Recording Setup Channel Number Record Resolution [Middle Res (Half D1)]...

  • Page 57: Alarm Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Select the icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 4Ch), “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 8Ch) or “ , ” (for 16Ch) to individually setup of each channel.

  • Page 58: Video Loss Alarm

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.6.2.3 Blind Detect Mode This mode will be triggered when there is no video input (in total darkness) whether the security camera is purposefully being covered or there is a direct exposure to intense light. This detects if there is a deliberate attempt to hide the view of the camera.

  • Page 59: Motion Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 3.6.3 Motion Setup Motion Setup is accessed to configure the motion mode for the DVR channels. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Motion Setup Record Detection Activate [ Enable] Motion Mode [Sensitivity Normal] Record Time...

  • Page 60: Record Time

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Blinking Motion Icon Time Recording [“Motion Record Detection Mode Icon Activate” is enabled] Disable: Deactivates motion-triggered detection even when DVR is in a different recording mode NOTE Remember to specify the area you would like monitor using the “Motion Area Setup”...

  • Page 61: Motion Area Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm. Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm. 3.6.3.5 Alarm Time The Alarm Time is the duration of the beep and may be set to: “Nonstop”(no stop), 5sec, 10sec, 15sec, 20sec, 25sec, 30sec, 35sec, 40sec, 45sec, 50sec, 55sec or 60sec.

  • Page 62: Sensor Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 MOTION SETUP █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █ █...
  • Page 63 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Motion Setup Sensor Setup Record Detection Activate [ Enable] Sensor Mode [ Disable] Sensor Device Setup Record Time [15Sec] Alarm Mode [Mute] Alarm Time [10Sec] Trigger Full Screen [ OFF]...
  • Page 64 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Time Recording Mode Icon Blinking Sensor Icon [“Sensor Record Detection Activate” is enabled and the sensor has been triggered] Disable: Deactivates sensor-triggered detection even when DVR is in a different recording mode (i.e. Time Recording Mode)
  • Page 65 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Motion Setup Sensor Setup Record Detection Activate [ Enable] Sensor Mode [ Disable] Sensor Device Setup Record Time [15Sec] Alarm Mode [Mute] Alarm Time [10Sec] Trigger Full Screen [ OFF]...

  • Page 66: Authentication Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Buzzer-Short: Slow beeping sound from buzzer on main board. Buzzer-Long: Fast beeping sound from buzzer on main board. Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm. Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm. 3.6.4.6 Alarm Time The Alarm Time is the duration of the beep and may be set to: “Nonstop”(no stop),...
  • Page 67 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Click the following icons for authority management AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passwd admin ＊＊＊＊＊＊ power ＊＊＊＊＊＊ police ＊＊＊＊＊＊ guest ＊＊＊＊＊＊ Option] Create] Delete] Click the icons for setting: : Indicates a disabled account : Indicates an active account...

  • Page 68: System Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Click the icons for setting: (for 4Ch), (for 8Ch), (for 16Ch): Enables the account to monitor all channels. The icon turns orange when enabled. “ ”, “ ” or “ ”: Enables the account to monitor the specific channels. The icon turns green when enabled.

  • Page 69: Language Selection

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection ◄English► View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Button Beep Setup Beep of Mouse Buttons [Sound A] Beep of Keypad [Sound B] Beep of IR Remote [Sound C] Input Device Setup Mouse Moving Speed...

  • Page 70: Error Message

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.8.2.1 Main Menu Graphics Mode Sets the main menu displayed by graphic icons or text mode. Graphics Mode Text Mode MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Channel Setup  Record Setup Detector Setup Authentication Setup System Setup...
  • Page 71 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 VIEW SETUP System Display Setup State Bar Information All State Bar Information [ ON] Record Light [ ON] Network Information [ ON] Hard Drive Information [ ON] Date/Time Information [ ON] Rotation Information [ ON]...

  • Page 72: Date/Time Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 VIEW SETUP System Display Setup State Bar Information Channel Information All Channels Information [ ON] Channel Number [ ON] Channel Name [ ON] Record Light [ ON] Video Loss [ ON] Record Mode [ ON]...

  • Page 73: Date Display Mode

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 DAY/TIME SETUP Date Display Mode [YYYY/MM/DD] Time Set [2010/06/14 11:18:19] Time Zone [GMT +08:00] [Taipei] Daylight Saving Time Activate Daylight Saving [ Disable] Time Starts [No definition] Time Ends [No definition] NTP Server Activate Service...

  • Page 74: Ntp Server

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Time Starts Month ◄October► Week [First Week] [Sunday] Hour 3.8.3.4.3 Time Ends “Time Ends” indicates the end date of daylight saving time. The user can set the month, week number, day, and hour. Time Ends Month ◄October►...

  • Page 75: Sequence Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 3.8.4 Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup Menu is for setting the channel rotation sequence period. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection [English] View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Button Beep Setup Beep of Mouse Buttons [Sound A]...

  • Page 76: Operating Auto Sequence

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1+5 Split Sequence Enables or disables the 1+5 split display rotation period. 1+7 Split Sequence Enables or disables the 1+7 split display rotation period. 9 Split Sequence Enables or disables the 9 split display rotation period.

  • Page 77: Button Beep Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 NOTE A quick way to determine if the display is in sequence mode is by checking if the (Channel Rotation indicator) icon appears on the State bar. 3.8.5 Button Beep Setup The Button Beep Setup configures the type of beeping sound for the mouse, keypad, and IR remote operations.

  • Page 78: Auto Exit Menu

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection [English] View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Button Beep Setup Input Device Setup Mouse Moving Speed [Normal] Mouse Repeat Speed [Normal] Keypad Repeat Speed [Normal] IR Repeat Speed [Normal] Auto Exit Menu [ OFF] ...

  • Page 79: Query Error Message

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 HARDWARE SETUP Query Error Messages Hard Drive Setup Network Setup Keyboard/PTZ Setup Screen Setup NTSC/PAL Auto Detection [ ON] Video Output Format [NTSC] Screen Border [ ON] Main Display Screen [VGA] VGA Resolution [1024x768] Video Adjustment...

  • Page 80: Overwrite Enable

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 HARD DRIVE SETUP Overwrite Enable [ YES] Max. Recording Days ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ None] First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403MB] Max. Recording Days [1 Day] Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18] Record End Time...

  • Page 81: Network Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 3.9.2.4 Format Hard Drive You cannot format the hard drive when the system is running in recording mode. When you attempt to do so, the following warning message will appear on the screen. System is Recording Hard Disk Format is Prohibited.
  • Page 82 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 NETWORK SETUP Network Enable [ Enable] IP Address Setup IP Type [DHCP] IP Address Gateway Subnet Mask MAC Address [00:B2:95:DF:96:B7] PPPoE Account ID [No Definition] PPPoE Password [No Definition] Management/Monitoring Setup Server Setup IP Type There are two options for IP type: Static IP address and Dynamic IP address (DHCP and PPPoE).

  • Page 83: Server Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 MANAGEMENT/MONITORING SETUP Management Service Activate Service [ Enable] Monitoring Service Activate Service [ Enable] Port [8000] Video Transmission Quality [Standard] Audio Transmission [ ON] UPNP Activate Client [ Disable] Port [8000] Management Service  Activate Service: Enables or disables the management service for allowing remote control from IE or PC Viewer.
  • Page 84 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 SERVER SETUP Default DNS Address 8. 8. Custom DNS Address [168. 95. Dynamic DNS Activate Service [ Disable] Provider [www.dyndns.com] Server Name [No Definition] Account [No Definition] Password [No Definition] E-Mail Setup Default DNS Address The Domain Name System (DNS) translates hostnames to IP addresses (default setting).

  • Page 85: Keyboard/Ptz Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Configure the electronic mail server.  Activate Service: Enable or disable the email feature of the DVR  SMTP Server: Specify the name of the mail server  SMTP Port: Specify the port number used by the mail server. The default value is 25.
  • Page 86 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP Channel Number PTZ Protocol [None] Camera ID Camera Reset Speed Adjustment Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] Tilt Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] Cruise Speed ▬▐▬▬ [1] Auto Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [3] Zoom/Focus/Iris Cruise Speed ▬▐▬ [1] Focus Speed ▬▐▬...
  • Page 87 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP Channel Number PTZ Protocol [Elitar] Camera ID Camera Reset Speed Adjustment Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] Tilt Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] Cruise Speed ▬▐▬▬ [1] Auto Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] Zoom/Focus/Iris Zoom/Focus/Iris These pertain to the zoom, focus, and iris adjustment settings of your camera.

  • Page 88: Screen Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Databit Select a data bit communication protocol: 8-bit or 7-bit Parity Select a parity configuration: Odd, Even, or No Parity Stopbit Select a stop bit configuration: 1 Stopbit or 2 Stopbit NOTE Pan/Tilt/Zoom and RS-485 Settings may vary for each camera.

  • Page 89: Vga Resolution

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Screen Border 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Screen Border [ ON] : To show the border [ OFF] : Not to show the screen border. Main Display Screen Provides options to connect the main display screen to either a BNC or VGA port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).

  • Page 90: Audio Setup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Default ] Adjust the image position by using the mouse left-click button to follow the direction change of cursor icon  up /  down /  right/  left.

  • Page 91: Utility/Tools

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Audio Record [ ON] : Enables audio recording [ OFF] : Disables audio recording Audio Mute [ ON] : Mutes the sound [ OFF] : Allows for sound to be heard Input Volume Adjusts the input volume from 1 to 16.

  • Page 92: Firmware Update

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.10.2 Firmware Update The firmware is updated by using a USB pen drive that contains the latest firmware file. Attach the external USB disk into the USB port on DVR front panel. FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0...
  • Page 93 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Once the firmware has been found, its file name, revision number, revision date and time, file language and checksum are displayed. Click this button on begin the upgrade. FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38...

  • Page 94: Environmental Setting

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 3.10.3 Environmental Setting Save Settings to USB SAVE SETTINGS TO USB USB Disk [General Flash Disk] Free Capacity [905MB] Total Capacity [1005MB] Write File [Env2010-07-14_0503.env] Save File] This tool can help you duplicate the system environment configuration and store it on the USB device.

  • Page 95: Exit Main Menu

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB File ‘Env2010-07-14_0503.env’ Loaded. System will restart… Restore Default Setting This command resets the system to its default settings. UTILITY/TOOLS Format USB Drive Firmware Update Export Event Log Environment Setting Save Setting to USB...

  • Page 96: Exit & Save Changes

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 MAIN MENU Channel Setup Record Setup Detector Setup Authentication Setup System Setup Hardware Setup Utility/Tools Exit Main Menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Click on the icon if you access this from the Main Menu in Graphics Mode. If you have made changes, you will be asked whether or not you would like to save those changes.

  • Page 97: Playback And Data Backup

    Chapter Playback and Data Backup...

  • Page 98: Calendar Menu

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 4.1 Calendar Menu The Calendar Menu is a play back feature that allows you to access recorded videos by selecting the date and time when the video was captured. Press the Calendar Menu Icon on the Control Bar to enter the Calendar Menu in the live viewing window.

  • Page 99: Play Menu

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Example of time-search video selection with Calendar Menu CALENDAR MENU [2010] [July] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 Play] Backup] In the example above, the date selected is July 26, 2010 (Monday) and the time is 17:00.
  • Page 100 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2  Channel Number: select the channel to playback  Play Begin Time: specify the beginning of the playback  Play End Time: specify the end time of the playback The information below it shows the available recorded events.
  • Page 101 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3  : The recorded video data has been played : Power ON/OFF event occur  Recording Time: The date / time of recorded data  Searching: The vertical scroll bar for search the recorded data by mouse Video Playback Control Bar You will see the control bar during video playback.

  • Page 102: Event Search

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 4.3 Event Search  Press “ ” (or “”) button or icon to enter Event Search Menu. SEARCH MENU Channel Number Filter Type [All Events] Filter Time Setup Disable] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31...
  • Page 103 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 SEARCH MENU Channel Number Filter Type [All Events] Filter Time Setup Disable] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2119 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2118 2010/07/14 04:20:11 2117 ▼ ▼ 2010/07/14 02:18:42  Option]...

  • Page 104: Data Backup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 4.4 Data Backup The DVR supports data backup by USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card reader) on the front panel. Press the “” (or “II”) button to enter the “Play Menu”.
  • Page 105 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 BACKUP MENU Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk] Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB] Backup Channel Estimate Time [30Sec] Start Time [2010/08/11 06:17:25] End Time [2010/08/11 06:17:31] Backup Period [00Min 06Sec] Backup Size [1152KB]   Backup Start] Disk information is shown on the top portion of the screen and recorded data information is shown in the bottom portion.
  • Page 106 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 BACKUP MENU Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk] Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB] Backup Channel Estimate Time [30Sec]   End Time [2010/08/11 06:18:31]  Backup Size [1152KB]   Backup Start] You can also use the scroll bar to adjust the length of the video you would like to store in a file as backup.

  • Page 107: Pc Player

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 4.5 PC Player A PC Player is stored along with the PVF file when a backup is created and stored into a USB pen drive. In the example shown, the PVF file has an accompanying player.
  • Page 108 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 The following table shows the function of each button: Icon Name Function Browse and open for a PVF file to view Open Plays backward 8 times or 16 times faster Fast Rewind Plays backward at the normal rate of motion...

  • Page 109: Ptz Control

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Chapter PTZ Control...

  • Page 110: Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 5.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Pan/Tilt Zoom Control screen is for easy operation of your PTZ-capable camera. Click on the PTZ Control icon on the Control Bar and a full screen display will appear. 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47...
  • Page 111 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 NOTE Make sure to properly configure the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup. You can access this menu by going to the Main Menu then Hardware Menu and then clicking on Keyboard/PTZ Setup. The PTZ Control icon will not appear on the Control Bar without activating the PTZ feature.
  • Page 112 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Icon Name Operation Auto Focus Left-click on this icon to automatically set the focus of the lens for optimal clarity Focus Near Left-click on this icon to adjust to near focus Focus Far Left-click on this icon to adjust to far focus...
  • Page 113 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 NOTE It is suggested that you try this feature as speed of response and general characteristics may vary from one camera to another. You will find that this operation can be very helpful in directing...

  • Page 114: System Information

    Chapter System Information...

  • Page 115: Record Information

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 6.1 Record Information The “Record Information” menu displays the current states of the DVR system. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. The Record Information will appear as follows: RECORD INFORMATION Record Information...

  • Page 116: Hard Drive Information

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 6.2 Hard Drive Information The Hard Drive Setup menu displays the hard drive status. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. HARD DRIVE INFORMATION First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403 MB] Max.

  • Page 117: Network Information

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 6.3 Network Information Network Information displays the current state of network connections. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. NETWORK INFORMATION IP Type [DHCP] IP Address [192.168. 11.198] IP Status [ Connected]...

  • Page 118: Network Connectivity

    Chapter Network Connectivity...

  • Page 119: Pc Connection Through Lan

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 7.1 PC Connection through LAN The following is a general example that shows how to find the basic network information from the local area network (hub). Step 1 Search Router IP Address Enter “ipconfig” on DOS prompt and take note of the Default Gateway value.

  • Page 120: Dyndns Service Overview

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 4 Setup DVR IP Address When you find a usable IP address, go back to DVR Network Setup menu to enter IP address.  IP ADDRESS: Enter the DVR’s address  GATEWAY: Enter Router IP Address ...

  • Page 121: Create A Dyndns Account

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 7.2.2 Create a DynDNS Account Step 1 Create a new account by filling out the spaces for Username, Password, and Email. Take note of your user name and password. Be sure to use a valid email address.

  • Page 122: Login And Host Service

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 7.2.3 Login and Host Service Step 1 Log-in by entering the Username and Password of your account. Step 2 Click on My Service to get a host name Step 3 Double click on Add New Hostname to create a new host address.
  • Page 123 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 5 Press Next to proceed. Step 6 Press Activate Services Step 7 Now, the DYNDNS service is completed. Take note of the Username, Password and Hostname.

  • Page 124: Setup Router

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 7.2.4 Setup Router Most of the settings for the router are identical, here is the suggestion:  Specify DYNDNS service provider: DnyDNS.org (dynamic)  Specify DYNDNS IP by DYNDNS account (user name / password ) ...

  • Page 125: Pc Viewer

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Chapter PC Viewer...

  • Page 126: Pc Viewer Operation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 8.1 PC Viewer Operation PC Viewer will help you review and play back the stored video data on the Windows platform computer. NOTE The PC Viewer works best with a display resolution of above 800x600.

  • Page 127: Connect Pc Client To Dvr

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Function Opens the DVR connection window Indicates the name of the DVR connections Selects the language for the PC Viewer Closes the PC Viewer application 8.1.3 Connect PC Client to DVR This section describes how to manage the DVR connection window.

  • Page 128: Switching The Channel Displays

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 4 Once you close the “Add” menu, the DVR list will show the new DVR connections. New Connections Step 5 Tick on the box beside the DVR name. The check mark indicates that the DVR will be displayed on the PC Viewer. Click on the “Close”...
  • Page 129 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3  switch display on the screen from one DVR to a single channel on that DVR Display a single channel on one quadrant Double click on the channel you would like to display on the quadrant that it is in.

  • Page 130: Pause Live Viewing

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Display single channel from one DVR in full view Double click the specific channel you would like to display in full view or click the “ ” icon to switch the display. The screen will appear as follows: 8.1.5 Pause Live Viewing...

  • Page 131: Live Backup

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 8.1.7 Live Backup Click on the “ ” icon for live backup. This allows you to record the video stream instantly. Select which channel you want to record. When you stop the recording, a pop-up...

  • Page 132: Ptz Control

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 8.1.8 PTZ Control This interface allows the user to operate the PTZ camera connected to the DVR via the PC Viewer. PTZ control DVR configuration Exit application NOTE The PTZ button on the PC Viewer only appears for DVRs that have a PTZ camera connected to it.

  • Page 133: Remote Playback

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Icon Name Function Focus Far Tap the button to focus far Directional Button Move to top-left / top / top-right Directional Button Move to left / stop / right Directional Button Move to bottom-left / bottom / bottom-right...
  • Page 134 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 8.1.9.1 Preview of the Control Bar Name Function Fast Backward 2x Plays backward faster by twice the normal speed Fast Backward 1x Plays backward faster by 1x the normal speed Playback Starts the video playback...

  • Page 135: Playback By Event Search

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 3 Press the “Backup” button to create a copy of the video. The succeeding menu will require you to set the following:  Path: Click on the “Browse” button to specify the location where you would like to store the file.
  • Page 136 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2  Event Begin Date: Select the start date for the video you would like to play back.  Event Begin Time: Select the start time for the video you would like to play back.
  • Page 137 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 4 Double-click on the video you would like to review. While in the playback screen, you may click on the icon to access the Event Search control window. Step 5 Press the “Backup” button to create a copy of the video. The succeeding menu will require you to set the following: ...

  • Page 138: Remote Dvr Configuration

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 8.1.10 Remote DVR Configuration Click the icon to display the remote configuration interface on your PC Viewer. Log-in to the Remote Configuration Interface The authentication procedure for remote site access follows the DVR authentication process.
  • Page 139 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Click on “PlayFile” to locate the file you would like to view. Once the file is found, the PC Viewer Player will automatically display the stored video.

  • Page 140: Remote Viewers

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Chapter Remote Viewers...

  • Page 141: Webviewer For Internet Explorer

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 The DVR may be accessed through various mobile applications. These mobile applications are discussed in this chapter. Briefly, these are the:  DVR Viewer, an IE-based (Internet Explorer) application that allows for viewing, playback, and configuration over a wide area network ®...
  • Page 142 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 6 Select “Security” → “Custom level…” Step 7 In the said menu, ActiveX controls are changed to a more relaxed setting. For instance, “Download signed ActiveX controls” and “Download unsigned ActiveX controls” are changed from “Disable”...
  • Page 143 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 8 Return to the top “Security” menu. Select “Trusted Sites” → “Sites” Step 9 Enter the DVR address into the blanks shown in picture, and click “Add.” (This address is only for demonstration. Please use the IP address linked to your on-site DVR.)

  • Page 144: Switching The Channel Displays

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Step 10 Go back to the internet browser (IE) window. Press the “Refresh” button or F5. You will enter the DVR Viewer login page. Enter the designated user name and password. (Enter the default user name “admin”...

  • Page 145: Dvr Viewer Operation

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Display four, eight, or sixteen channels in full view: Double click the full view display to switch into four, eight, or sixteen channels display. This depends on the number of channels supported by your DVR.
  • Page 146 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Search for the SecuViewer app on iPhone App Store™. Enter “SecuViewer” to look for the SecuViewer app on the search page. Tap on the icon Free. It will change to the icon Install. Tap on the Install icon to install SecuViewer.

  • Page 147: Secuviewer Interface Overview

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 9.2.2 SecuViewer Interface Overview Connect to the DVR Stop the DVR connection Switch the channel button (CH1~CH4  CH5~CH8) Setup the DVR connection SecuViewer operation guide Switch to split view Display channel one Display channel two...

  • Page 148: Connecting To The Dvr

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 9.2.4 Connecting to the DVR Select the SecuViewer icon on iPhone main screen to start the remote monitoring.
  • Page 149 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Select the “Setup” icon to setup the DVR connection. Please setup all information to connect to the DVR: » Network IP Address: Enter the 59.120.205.92 DVR IP Address. (Value shown here is only an example.) »...

  • Page 150: Mobile Web Viewer

    4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series- Ver2.2 Tap on the “Play” icon to connect to the DVR. SecuViewer display only channel on the iPhone screen at a time. The default viewing channel is channel one. Tap on the corresponding channel numbers to view the other channels.
  • Page 151 4/8/16Ch H.264 Network DVR Series-MU.Ver2.3 Step 2 A window requiring account information (i.e. user name and password) will appear. Enter the authorized ID and password. Press the “Login” button. If the DVR does not require authorization, leave the fields blank and press the “Login”...

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