Page 1 DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR USER MANUAL Version 2.0.2...
Page 2 The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision). Hikvision assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the book.
Page 3: Regulatory Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Regulatory Information FCC Information compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 4 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Safety Warnings and Cautions Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions: Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user.
Page 5 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency in your region.
Page 6: Preventive And Cautionary Tips
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips: • Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. • Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Page 7: Product Key Features
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Product Key Features Compression PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs. H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition. Each channel supports dual-stream. Main stream supports up to WD1 resolution and sub stream supports up to CIF resolution.
Page 8 Manuallytriggering and clearing alarms. Import and export ofdevice configuration information. Network Functions For DS-9100HWI-ST series DVR, 2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M NIC card, and various working mode is configurable: multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc. IPv6 is supported. TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are supported.
Page 9 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission. Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host Remotely start/stop recording. Remotely start/stop alarm output. Captured pictures can be sent to the FTP and the FTP can be upgraded remotely.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Key Features ......................6 C H A P T E R 1 ......................... 13 ..........................13 Introduction 1.1 Front Panel ........................14 1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ..................
Page 11 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture ............68 5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture ........... 70 5.10 Files Protection ......................72 C H A P T E R 6 .........................
Page 12 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 9.2.6 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ..............145 9.2.7 Configuring Multicast ..................146 9.2.8 Configuring RTSP .................... 147 9.2.9 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports ..............148 9.2.10 Configuring Email ..................148 ...
Page 13 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.2 Configuring General Settings ..................189 13.3 Configuring More Settings ..................190 13.4 Managing User Accounts ..................191 13.4.1 Adding a User ....................191 13.4.2 Deleting a User ....................193 ...
Page 14: Chapter 1
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 1 Introduction ...
Page 15: Front Panel
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1.1 Front Panel The front panel of DS-9100HWI-ST is shown in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1 Front Panel Table 1.1 Description of Control Panel Buttons Name Function Description ALARM Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
Page 16 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Entering the Manual Record setting menu. In PTZ control settings, press REC/SHOT the REC/SHOT button and then you can call a PTZ preset by pressing Numeric button. The PLAY/AUTO button is used to enter the Playback menu. It is also...
Page 17 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR alarm event and exception settings are invalid, but normal recording isstill available. Note: It is important to note that you must press the EDIT button on either the remote or front panel on a text field before you’re able to edit its content.
Page 18: Ir Remote Controloperations
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1.2 IR Remote ControlOperations The DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1.2. Note: Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation. Figure 1.2Remote Control The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones on the front panel. SeeTable1.2.
Page 19 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Same as the PREV/FOCUS- button on front panel. PREV Button Same as the DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons PTZ Button Same as the PTZ/IRIS- button on front panel. ESC Button Same as the ESC button on front panel.
Page 20: Usb Mouse Operation
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1.3 USB Mouse Operation A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse: Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the DVR.
Page 21: Rear Panel
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1.5 Rear Panel Rear panel for DS-9100HWI-ST: Table 1.4 Description of DS-‐9100HWI-‐ST Rear Panel Item Description VIDEO IN BNC connector for analog video input. LOOP OUT BNC connector for video loop output. VIDEO SPOT OUT BNC connector for video output.
Page 22: Starting Up And Shutting Down The Dvr
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1.6Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR Purpose: Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR. Before you start: Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the DVR’s requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
Page 23 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR • OPTION 2: By operating the front panel Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel for 3 seconds. Enter the administrator’s username and passwordin the dialog box for authentication. Click the Yes button.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 2 Getting Started...
Page 25 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the DVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 Start Wizard Interface Operating the Setup Wizard: The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the DVR. If you don’twant to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, click the Cancel button.
Page 26 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 2.3 Date and TimeSettings After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the Network Setup Wizard window, as shown in Figure 2.4. Figure 2.4 Network Configuration Click Next button after you configured the network parameters, which takes you to the HDD...
Page 27 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 2.5 HDD Management To initialize the HDD, click theInit button.Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD. Click Next button to enter the Record Settings window, as shown in Figure 2.6. Figure 2.6 Record Settings ...
Page 28 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 2.7 Copy Record Settings Click OK to complete the startup Setup Wizard.
Page 29: Chapter 3
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 3 Live View ...
Page 30: Introduction Of Live View
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.1 Introduction of Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The DVR automatically enters Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus pressing the ESC many times (depending on which menu you’re on) brings you to the Live View mode.
Page 31: Operations Inlive Viewmode
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.2 Operations inLive ViewMode In live view mode, there are many functions provided. The functions are listed below. • Single Screen: showing only one screen on the monitor. • Multi-screen: showing multiple screens on the monitor simultaneously.
Page 32: Using The Mouse In Live View
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View Table 3.4Mouse Operation in Live View Name Description Menu Enter the main menu of the system byright clicking the mouse. Single Screen Switch to the single full screen by choosing channel number from the dropdown list.
Page 33: Quick Setting Toolbar In Live View Mode
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR feature will switch to the next set of displays. • Playback: Enter into Playback mode. • PTZ: Enter PTZ Control mode. • Main Monitor: Enter Main operation mode. Note:In the live view mode of the main output monitor, the menu operation is not available while in Aux ...
Page 34 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Image Settings icon can be selected to enter the Image Settings menu. There are four preset modes for selection according to the real situation. Below is the explanation for each mode. Indoor: the image is relatively smoother.
Page 35: Adjusting Live View Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings Purpose: Live View settings can be customized according to different needs. You can configure the output interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc.
Page 36 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 3.7 Live View-‐ Camera Order To set the camera order: Select View. Click the up and down button at each screen to select the channel you would like to display. Setting an ‘X’ means the channel will not be displayed.
Page 37: Channel-Zero Encoding
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.4 Channel-zero Encoding Purpose: Sometimes you need to get a remote view of many channels in real time from web browser or CMS (Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the bandwidth requirement without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported as an option for you.
Page 38: Locking The System
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 3.5 Locking the System Purpose: After locking the system, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to do some operation, you need to enter user name and password tog in again.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 4 PTZ Controls ...
Page 40: Configuring Ptz Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings Purpose: Follow the procedure to set the parameters for PTZ. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should be done before you control the PTZ camera. Before you start: Checkthat the PTZ and the DVR are connected properlythrough RS-485 interface.
Page 41: Setting Ptz Presets, Patrols & Patterns
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns Before you start: Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols. 4.2.1 Customizing Presets Purpose: Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an event takes place.
Page 42: Calling Presets
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 4.2.2 Calling Presets Purpose: This feature enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event takes place. Call preset in the PTZ setting interface: Steps: Enter the PTZ Control interface.
Page 43: Customizing Patrols
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Choose Camera in the list on the menu. Choose preset in the Preset list. 4.2.3 Customizing Patrols Purpose: Patrols can be setto move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a setduration before moving on to the next key point.
Page 44: Calling Patrols
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Click OK to save the key point to the patrol. Repeat the above steps to add more key points. You can also delete all the key points by clicking the trash icon Figure 4.8KeyPoints Deletion ...
Page 45: Customizing Patterns
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Calling preset in live view mode: Steps: Press PTZ control on the front panel or on the remote, or click PTZ Control icon on the quick setting toolbar, to show the PTZ control toolbar.
Page 46: Calling Patterns
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Click , and use your mouse to drag the image or click the eight directional buttons in the control box under the image to move the PTZ camera. The movement of the PTZ is recorded as the pattern.
Page 47: Ptz Control Toolbar
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 4.13 PTZ Toolbar-‐ Pattern 4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on the remote control, or choose the PTZ Control icon to enter the PTZ toolbar.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R5 Record and Capture Settings ...
Page 49: Configuring Encoding Parameters
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters Purpose: By configuring the encoding parameters you can define the transmission stream type the resolution and so on. Before you start: Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialize it.
Page 50 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Enter the Record settings interface to configure the encoding parameters: Menu>Record>Encoding Figure 5.3 Record Encoding Encoding Parameters for Recording SelectRecord to configure. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, the video quality on demand.
Page 51 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.4 Record Encoding-‐ More Click Apply to save the settings. Click OK to back to theupper level menu. You can copy the settings to other channels by clicking Copy, if the setting can also be used for other channels.
Page 52: Configuring Record/Capture Schedule
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.6 Capture Encoding Configure the parameters. Click Apply to save the settings. If the parameters can also be used to other channels, click Copy to copy the settings to other channels. Note: The interval is the time period between two capturing actions.
Page 53 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.7 Record Schedule Choose the camera you want to configure. Select the check box after the Enable Schedule item. Click Edit. In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule.
Page 54 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.9 Copy Schedule to Other Days Click OK to save settings and back to upper level menu. Click Apply in the Record Schedule interface to save the settings. You can repeat steps 5)-8) to set schedule for other channels. If the settings can also be used to other channels, click Copy, and then choose the channel to which you want to copy.
Page 55: Configuring Motion Detection Record And Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture Purpose: Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the DVR can analyze it and do many actions to handle it. Enabling motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, audio warning, notify the surveillance center and so on.
Page 56 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.12 Motion Detection-‐ Mask Click Handling, and the message box for channel information will pop up. Figure 5.13 Motion Detection Handling Select the channels which you want the motion detection event to trigger recording.
Page 57 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.14 Record Schedule Check the checkbox after the Enable Schedule item. Click Edit. Figure 5.15 Edit Schedule-‐ Motion Detection In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule.
Page 58 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.16 Edit Schedule-‐ All Day To arrange other schedule, leave the All Day checkbox blank and set the Start/End time. Note: Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods can’t be overlapped each other.
Page 59 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.18 Copy Schedule to Other Channels ...
Page 60: Configuring Alarm Triggered Record And Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture Purpose: Follow the procedure to configure alarm triggered recording or capture. Steps: Enter the Alarm setting interface. Menu> Configuration> Alarm Figure 5.19 Alarm Settings ClickAlarm Input.
Page 61 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.21 Alarm Handling Choose the alarm triggered recording channel. Check the checkbox to select channel. Click Apply to save settings. Click OK to back to the upper level menu. Repeat the above steps to configure other alarm input parameters.
Page 62 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.23 Record Schedule Click Edit. Set the Type to Alarm In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule. To schedule an all-day recording, check the checkbox after the All Day item.
Page 63: Manual Record And Continuous Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture Purpose: Follow the steps to set parameters for the manual record and continuous capture. Using manual record and continuous capture, you don’t need to set a schedule for recording or capture.
Page 64 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.25 Continuous Capture Click the status button before camera number to change Disable continuous capture. Click the status button to change Note:After rebooting, all the continuous capture will be canceled. ...
Page 65: Configuring Holiday Record And Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture Purpose: Follow the steps to configure the record or capture schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plans for recording and capture on holiday.
Page 66 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Set the start and end date. Click Apply to save settings. Click OK to exit the Edit interface. Enter Record/Capture Schedule settings interface. Menu> Record> Schedule Select Record/Capture. Check the checkbox after Enable Schedule.
Page 67: Configuring Other Recording And Capture Types
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.7 Configuring Other Recording and Capture Types Purpose: Other recording and capture types refer to the Motion | Alarm (motion or alarm) and Motion & Alarm triggered recording and capture. For motion detection and alarm recording and capture, please refer to Chapter 5.3 and Chapter 5.4 .
Page 68 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.30 Edit Schedule-‐ Motion| Alarm To schedule an all-day recording, select the checkbox after the All Day item To arrange other schedule, leave the All Day checkbox blank and set the Start/End time.
Page 69: Configuring Redundant Recording And Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture Purpose: Enabling redundant recording and capture, which means saving the record files and captured pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and reliability. .
Page 70 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Note:You must set the Storage mode in the HDD advanced settings to Group before you set the HDD property to Redundant. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 10.4 Managing HDD Group. There should be at least another HDD which is in Read/Write status.
Page 71: Configuring Hdd Group For Recording And Capture
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture Purpose: You can group the HDDs and save the record files and captured pictures in certain HDD group. Steps: Enter HDD setting interface. Menu>HDD Figure 5.35 HDD General ...
Page 72 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.36 HDD Advanced Choose Group number in the dropdown list of Record on HDD Group Check the channels you want to save in this group. Click Apply to save settings. Note:After you havingconfigured the HDD groups, you can configure the Recording and...
Page 73: Files Protection
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 5.10 Files Protection Purpose: You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten. Protect file by locking the record files: Steps: Enter Playback setting interface.
Page 74 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Find the record files you want to protect, and then click the icon which will turn to indicating that the file is locked. Note: Only the record files with size bigger than 1GB can be locked, otherwise it can’t be protected by locking it.
Page 75 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 5.41 HDD General-‐ Editing Note:To edit HDD property, you need to set the storage mode of the HDD to Group. See Chapter Managing 10.4 HDD Group. Set the HDD to Read-only. Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 6 Playback ...
Page 77: Playing Back Record Files
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 6.1 Playing Back Record Files 6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel Purpose: Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is supported. Instant playback by channel:...
Page 78 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.2Right-‐click Menu under Live View Front Panel: press PLAY button to play back record files of the channel under single-screen live view mode. Under multi-screen live view mode, the recorded files of the top-left channel will be played back.
Page 79 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.4All-‐day Playback Interface with Channel List Dates marked in colors: : No record files in this day. : There is record file(s) in this day (not current day). : Mouse cursor is located.
Page 80: Playing Back By Time
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 6.1.2 Playing Back by Time Purpose: Play back video files recorded in specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported. Steps: Enter playback interface. Menu>Playback Set search conditions and click the Playback button to enter Playback interface.
Page 81: Playing Back By Normal Video Search
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.8Toolbar of Playback by Time Table 6.2Detailed Explanation of Playback-‐by-‐time Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Audio on/Mute Start/Stop clipping 30s forward 30s reverse Add default tag Add customized tag...
Page 82 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.9 Normal Video Search Choose a record file you want to play back. If there is only one channel in the search result, pressing button takes you to Full-screen Playback interface of this channel.
Page 83 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.11 Select Channels for Synchronous Playback SynchronousPlayback interface. The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process. Figure 6.12 4-‐ch Synchronous Playback Interface The hidden list of recorded files displays by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.
Page 84: Playing Back By Event Search
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.13 4-‐ch Synchronous Playback Interface with Video List Figure 6.14 Toolbar of Normal Playback Table 6.3Detailed Explanation of Normal Playback Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Audio on/Mute...
Page 85 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Steps: Enter the playback interface. Menu>Playback Select Event tab to enter the Event Playback interface. SelectAlarm Inputas the event type. Click Search button to enter the Search Result interface. Figure 6.15 Video Search by Alarm Input If you want to play back recorded files associated with motion detection, choose Motion as event type and clickSearch button to enter the Search Result interface.
Page 86 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.17Result of Video Search by Alarm Input Click Detailsbutton to view detailed information of the record file, e.g. start time, end time, file size, etc. Figure 6.18 Event Details Interface Playback interface.
Page 87 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.19 Interfaceof Playback by Event The hidden list of events will be displayed by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface. Figure 6.20 Playback Interface with Alarm Input List ...
Page 88: Playing Back By Tag
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Previous event Next event Event search Exit Video type Hide Progress bar Note: 1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate special frames.
Page 89 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.23 Tag Management Interface Steps: Enter Playback interface. Menu>Playback Press Tag tab to enter Playback by Tag interface. Choose channels, tag type and time, and press Search to enter Search Result interface.
Page 90 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.25 Result of Video Search by Tag Playback by tag. Choose a tag and press button to play back the related record file. Figure 6.26 Interface of Playback by Tag The hidden list of tags will be displayed by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.
Page 91: Playing Back By System Log
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.27 Interface of Playback by Tag with Video List Figure 6.28 Toolbar of Playback by Tag Table 6.5Detailed Explanation of Playback-‐by-‐tag Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation...
Page 92 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Enter Log Search interface. Menu>Maintenance>Log Search Set search time and type and press Search button. Figure 6.29 System Log Search Interface Choose a log with record file and press button to enter Playback interface.
Page 93 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.30 Interface of Playback by Log ...
Page 94: Auxiliary Functions Of Playback
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback 6.2.1 Playing Back FramebyFrame Purpose: Play video files frame by frame, in order to check image details of the video when abnormal events happen. Steps: • Using a Mouse: Go to Playback interface and click button until the speed changes to Single frame.
Page 95 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.32 Right-‐click Menu under Playback You can click the button to set the full screen as target searching area. After drawing area(s), press button to execute smart searchin this area. Note:Multi-areaand full-screen searching modes are supported.
Page 96: Digital Zoom
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 6.34 Smart Search Result with Video List Figure 6.35 Toolbar of Smart Search Playback Table 6.6 Detailed Explanation of Smart-‐search-‐playback Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Audio on/Mute...
Page 97 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR interface. Move the red rectangle and the image within it will be quadrupled. Figure 6.36 Draw Area for Digital Zoom Figure 6.37 Right-‐click Menu under Playback The right-click menu: Note:This menu differs slightly from one playback interface to another.
Page 98: Picture Playback
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 6.3 Picture Playback Purpose: Search and view captured pictures stored in HDD. Steps: Enter Playback interface. Menu>Playback Choose Picture tab. Set channel, picture type and time and press Search button to enter Search Result interface.
Page 99 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process. Figure 6.40 Picture Playback Interface The hidden list of captured pictures will be displayed by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 7 Backup ...
Page 101: Backing Up Record Files
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.1 Backing up Record Files 7.1.1 Quick Export Purpose: Export record files to backup device(s) quickly. Steps: Enter Video Export interface. Choose the channel(s) you want to back up and press Quick Export button.
Page 102 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.2 Quick Export using USB1-‐1 Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported. Figure 7.3 Export Finished Check backup result. Choose the record file in Export interface and press button to check it.
Page 103: Backing Up By Normal Video Search
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search Purpose: The record files can be backup to various devices, such as USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer and e-SATA HDD.
Page 104 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Export. Click Export button and start backup. Note:If the inserted USB device is not recognized: • Click the Refresh button. • Reconnect device. • Check for compatibility from vendor. You can also format USB flash drives or USB HDDs via the device.
Page 105 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.9 Checkup of Export Result using USB Flash Drive Backup using USB writer and SATA writer Steps: Enter Export interface. Menu>Export>Normal Set search condition and press Search button to enter the search result interface.
Page 106 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.11 Result of Normal Video Search for Backup Export. Click Export button and start backup. Note:If the inserted USB writer or SATA writer is not recognized: • Click the Refresh button. •...
Page 107 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.13 Export Finished Check backup result. Choose the record file in Export interface and press button to check it. Note: The Player player.exe will be exported automatically during record file export. Figure 7.14Checkup of Export Result using USB Writer ...
Page 108 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.15 Normal Video Search for Backup Select record files you want to back up. Press button to play the record file if you want to check it. Tick record files you want to back up.
Page 109 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.17 Export by Normal Video Search Using eSATA HDD Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message “Export finished”. Figure 7.18 Export Finished Check backup result.
Page 110: Backing Up By Event Search
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search Purpose: Back up event-related record files using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer or e-SATA HDD. Quick Backup and Normal Backup are supported.
Page 111 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.21 Result of Event Search Click Details button to view detailed information of the record file, e.g. start time, end time, file size, etc. Note:The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window.
Page 112 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.23 Export by Event Using USB Flash Drive Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message “Export finished”. Figure 7.24 Export Finished Check backup result.
Page 113: Backing Up Video Clips
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips Purpose: You may also select video clips to export directly during Playback, using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer or e-SATA HDD. Steps: Enter Playback interface.
Page 114 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.28 Export Video Clips Using USB Flash Drive Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message “Export finished”. Figure 7.29 Export Finished Check backup result. Note:The Player player.exe will be exported automatically during record file export.
Page 115: Backing Up Pictures
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.2 Backing up Pictures Purpose: Back up pictures using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer or e-SATA HDD. Steps: Enter Export interface. Menu>Export>Picture Select channel(s), image type, start time and end time, and click Search button to enter the Search Result interface.
Page 116 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Export. Press Export button and start backup. Figure 7.33 Export Pictures Using USB Flash Drive Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message “Export finished”. Figure 7.34 Export Finished ...
Page 117: Managing Backup Devices
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 7.3 Managing Backup Devices Management of USB flash drives, USB HDDs and eSATA HDDs. EnterSearch Result interface of record files. Menu>Export>Normal Set search condition and press Search button to enter Search Result interface. Note:At least one channel shall be selected.
Page 118 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Select a record file in the backup device and press button to play it. Press Format button to format the backup device. Note:If the inserted USB device is not recognized: • Click the Refresh button.
Page 119 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 7.40 Result of Normal Video Search for Backup Backup device management. Press Erase button if you want to erase the files from a re-writable CD/DVD. Note: There must be a re-writable CD/DVD when you make this operation.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 8 Alarm Settings ...
Page 121: Setting Up Motion Detection
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.1 Setting up Motion Detection Steps: Enter Motion Detection interface of Camera Management and choose a camera you want to set up motion detection. Menu> Camera> Motion Figure 8.1 Motion Detection Setup Interface ...
Page 122 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR ClickTrigger Channel tab and select one or more channels which will start to record/capture or become full-screen monitoring when motion alarm is triggered. Figure 8.3 Set Trigger Camera of Motion Detection Set up arming schedule of the channel.
Page 123 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 8.5 Copy Settings of Motion Detection ...
Page 124: Setting Up Sensor Alarms
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.2 Setting up Sensor Alarms Purpose: Set up handling method of an external sensor alarm. Steps: Enter Alarm Settings of System Configuration and select an alarm input. Menu> Configuration> Alarm Select Alarm Input tab to enter Alarm Input Settings interface.
Page 125 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Note:Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped. Select Handling tab to set up alarm response actions of the alarm input (please refer to Chapter 8.6). Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days.
Page 126 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR If you want to set handling method of another alarm input, repeat the above steps or just copy the above settings to it. Figure 8.10 Copy Settings of Alarm Input...
Page 127: Detecting Video Loss
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.3 Detecting Video Loss Purpose: Detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s). Steps: Enter Video Loss interface of Camera Management and select a channel you want to detect. Menu> Camera> Video Loss Figure 8.11 Video Loss Setup Interface...
Page 128: Detecting Video Tampering
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Note:Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped. Figure 8.13 Set Arming Schedule of Video Loss Select Handling tab to set up alarm response action of video loss (please refer to Chapter 8.6).
Page 129 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR tampering. Menu> Camera> Tamper-proof Figure 8.15 Tamper-‐proof Setup Interface Set up the video tampering handling method of the channel. Check the checkbox of“Enable Video Tampering”. Drag the sensitivity bar and choose a proper sensitivity level. Use the mouse to draw an area you want to detect video tampering.
Page 130 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 8.17 Set Arming Schedule of Video Tampering Select Handling tab to set up alarm response actions of video tampering alarm (please refer to Chapter 8.6). Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days.
Page 131: Handling Exceptions
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.5 Handling Exceptions Purpose: Exception settings refer to the handling method of various exceptions, e.g. • HDD Full: The HDD is full. • HDD Error: Writing HDD error or unformatted HDD. • Network Disconnected: Disconnected network cable.
Page 132: Setting Alarm Response Actions
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions Purpose: Take alarm response actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Upload Picture to FTP, Trigger Alarm Output and Send Email.
Page 133 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Trigger Alarm Output Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered. Enter Alarm Output interface. Menu> Configuration> Alarm> Alarm Output Select an alarm output and set alarm name and dwell time. Press Schedule button to set the arming schedule of alarm output.
Page 134 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR You can also copy the above settings to another channel. Figure 8.22 Copy Settings of Alarm Output ...
Page 135: Triggering Or Clearing Alarm Output Manually
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually Purpose: Sensor alarm can be triggered or cleared manually. If “Manually Clear” is selected in the dropdown list of dwell time of an alarm output, the alarm can be cleared only by pressing Clear button in the following interface.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 9 Network Settings ...
Page 137: Configuring General Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 9.1 Configuring General Settings Purpose: Network settings must be properly configured before you operate DVR overnetwork. Steps: Enter the Network Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>Network Figure 9.1 Network Settings Interface for DS-‐9100HWI-‐ST Select the General tab.
Page 138 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.2 Multi-‐address Working Mode Load Balance Mode:By using the same IP address, and two NIC cards share the load of the total bandwidth, which enables the system to provide two Gigabit network capacity.
Page 139: Configuring Advanced Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.4 Net Fault-‐tolerance Working Mode 9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings Purpose: Your DVR also allows access by Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Steps: Enter the Network Settingsinterface. Menu >Configuration> Network Select the PPPoEtab to enter the PPPoE Settings interface, as shown in Figure9.6.
Page 140: Configuring Ddns
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Note: The User Name and Password should be assigned by your ISP. Figure 9.6PPPoE Settings Interface Click theApply button to save and exit the interface. After successful settings, the system asks you to reboot the device to enable the new settings, and the PPPoE dial-up is automatically connected after reboot.
Page 141 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.7 DDNS Settings Interface Check the DDNScheckbox to enable this feature. Select DDNS Type. Four different DDNS typesare selectable:IPServer, DynDNS, PeanutHull and NO-IP. • IPServer: Enter Server Address for IPServer. Figure 9.8IPServer Settings Interface ...
Page 142 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.9DynDNS Settings Interface • PeanutHull: Enter User Name and Password obtained from the PeanutHull website. Figure 9.10 Peanut Hull Settings Interface • NO-IP: Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings.
Page 143: Configuring Ntp Server
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.11NO-‐IP SettingsInterface Click theApply button to save and exit the interface. 9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server Purpose: A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your DVR to ensure the accuracy of system date and time.
Page 144: Configuring Ftp Server
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR minute. • NTP Server: IP address of NTP server. • NTP Port: Port of NTP server. Click theApplybutton to save and exit the interface. Note: The time synchronization interval can be set from1 to 10080min, and the default value is 60min. If theDVR is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronizationfunction, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).
Page 145: Configuring Snmp
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.14Configure FTP Settings Directory:In the Directory field, you can select the Root Directory, Parent directory and secondary directory. When the Parent Directory is selected, you have the option to use the Device Name, Device No or Device IP for the name of the directory;...
Page 146: Configuring Remote Alarm Host
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Check the SNMP checkbox to enable this feature. Configure the SNMP settings. Figure 9.16Configure SNMP Settings Click theApplybutton to save and exit the interface. Note:Before setting the SNMP, please download the SNMP software and manage to receive the device information via SNMP port.
Page 147: Configuring Multicast
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9.17More Settings Interface Enter Alarm Host IP and Alarm Host Port in the text fields. The Alarm Host IPrefers to the IP address of the remote PC on which the Network Video Surveillance Software (e.g., iVMS-4000) is installed, and the Alarm Host Port must be the same as the alarm...
Page 148: Configuring Rtsp
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Menu >Configuration> Network Select the More Settingstab to enter the MoreSettings interface, as shown in Figure 9.20. Set Multicast IP, as shown in Figure 9.20. When adding a device to the Network Video Surveillance Software, the multicast address must be the same as the DVR’s multicast IP.
Page 149: Configuring Server And Http Ports
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Enter the RTSP port in the text field of RTSP Service Port. The default RTSP port is 554, and you can change it according to different requirements. Click the Apply button to save and exit the menu.
Page 150 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Steps: Enter the Network Settings interface. Menu >Configuration> Network Set the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Gateway and the Preferred DNS Server in the Network Settings menu, as shown in Figure 9.23. Figure 9.22 Network SettingsInterface ...
Page 151 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Enable SSL(optional): Click the checkbox to enable SSL if requiredby the SMTP server. Sender: The name of sender. Sender’s Address: TheEmail addressof sender. Select Receivers:Select the receiver. Up to 3 receivers can be configured.
Page 152: Checking Network Traffic
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 9.3 Checking Network Traffic Purpose: You can check the network traffic to obtain real-time information of DVR such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc. Steps: Enter the Network Trafficinterface. Menu >Maintenance>Net Detect Figure 9.25 Network Traffic Interface ...
Page 153: Configuring Network Detection
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 9.4 Configuring Network Detection Purpose: You can obtain network connecting status of DVR through the network detection function, including network delay, packet loss, etc. 9.4.1Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss Steps: Enter the Network Trafficinterface.
Page 154 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR By connecting the DVR to network, the captured network data packet can be exported to USB-flash disk, SATA/eSTATACD-RW and other localbackup devices. Steps: Enter the Network Trafficinterface. Menu >Maintenance>Net Detect Click the Network Detection tab to enter the Network Detection interface.
Page 155: C H A P T E R 1 0
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 1 0 HDD Management ...
Page 156: Initializing Hdds
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.1Initializing HDDs Purpose: A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before it can be used with yourDVR. Steps: Enter the HDD Informationinterface. Menu > HDD>General. Figure 10.1 HDD Information Interface ...
Page 157 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR After the HDD has been initialized, the status of the HDD will change from Uninitializedto Normal. Figure 10.4HDD Status Changes to Normal Note: Initializing the HDD will erase all data on it.
Page 158: Managing Network Hdd
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.2 Managing Network HDD Purpose: You can add the allocated NAS or disk of IP SAN to DVR, and use it as network HDD. Steps: Enter the HDD Informationinterface. Menu > HDD>General. Figure 10.5 HDD Information Interface ...
Page 159 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 1) Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field. 2) Enter the NetHDD Directory in the text field. 3) Click the OK button to add the configured NAS disk. Note:Up to 8 NAS disks can be added.
Page 160 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 10.9Initialize Added NetHDD ...
Page 161: Managing Esata
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.3 Managing eSATA Purpose: When there is an external eSATA device connected to DVR, you can configure eSATA for the use of Record/Capture or Export, and you can manage the eSATA in the DVR.
Page 162 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 10.11 Initialize Added NetHDD ...
Page 163: Managing Hdd Group
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.4 Managing HDD Group 10.4.1 Setting HDD Groups Purpose: Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be recorded onto a particular HDD groupthrough HDD settings. Steps: Enter the Storage Mode interface.
Page 164: Setting Hdd Property
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 10.14 Local HDD Settings Interface Select the Group number for the current HDD. Note:The default group No. for each HDD is 1. Click the OK button to confirm the settings. Figure 10.15ConfirmHDD Group Settings ...
Page 165 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 10.16SetHDD Property Set the HDD property to R/W, Read-only or Redundancy. Click the OK button to save the settings and exit the interface. In the HDD Information menu, the HDD property will be displayed in the list.
Page 166: Configuring Quota Mode
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.5 Configuring Quota Mode Purpose Each camera can be configured with allocated quota for thestorage of recorded files or captured pictures. Steps Enter the Storage Mode interface. Menu > HDD > Advanced Set the Mode to Quota, as shown in Figure 10.17.
Page 167 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR to enter the Copy Camera menu, as shown in Figure 10.19. Figure 10.19Copy Settings to Other Camera(s) Select the camera (s) to be configured with the same quota settings. You can also click the checkbox of Analog to select all cameras.
Page 168: Checking Hdd Status
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.6 Checking HDD Status Purpose: You may check the status of the installed HDDs onDVR so as to take immediate check and maintenance in case of failure. Checking HDD Status in HDD Information Interface Steps: Enter the HDD Informationinterface.
Page 169 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 10.21 View HDD Status (2) ...
Page 170: Checking S.m.a.r.t Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.7 Checking S.M.A.R.T Information Purpose: The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detecta report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures. Steps: Enter the S.M.A.R.T Settings interface.
Page 171: Configuring Hdd Error Alarms
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms Purpose: You can configure the HDD error alarms when the HDD status is Uninitialized or Abnormal. Steps: Enter the Exception interface. Menu > Configuration > Exceptions Select the Exception Type to HDD Error from the dropdown list.
Page 172: Camera Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 11 Camera Settings ...
Page 173: Configuring Osd Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 11.1Configuring OSD Settings Purpose: You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time, camera name, etc. Steps: Enter the OSD Configuration interface. Menu > Camera > OSD Select the camera to configure OSD settings.
Page 174: Configuring Privacy Mask
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Select the camera (s) to be configured with the same OSD settings. You can also click the checkbox of Analog to select all cameras. Click the OK to finish the Copy settings and back to the OSD Configuration interface.
Page 175: Configuringvideo Parameters
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 11.4 Set Privacy Mask Area You can click the Copy button to copy the privacy mask settings of the current camera to other cameras. Please refer to step 7 ofChapter 11.1 Configuring OSD Settings.
Page 176 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 11.6 Configure Customized Image Settings You can click the Copy button to copy the image settings of the current camera to other cameras. Please refer to step 7 ofChapter 11.1 Configuring OSD Settings.
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User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR C H A P T E R 1 2 DVR Management and Maintenace ...
Page 178: Viewing System Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.1 Viewing System Information 12.1.1 Viewing Device Information Steps: Enter the System Informationinterface. Menu >Maintenance>System Info Click the Device Info tab to enter the Device Information menu to view the device name, model, serial No.
Page 179: Viewing Record Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 12.2Camera Information Interface 12.1.3Viewing Record Information Steps: Enter the System Informationinterface. Menu >Maintenance>System Info Click the Record tab to enter the Record Information menu to view the recording status encoding parameters of each camera, as shown in Figure 12.3.
Page 180: Viewing Network Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Menu >Maintenance>System Info Click the Alarm tab to enter the Alarm Information menu to view the alarm information, as shown in Figure 12.4. Figure 12.4 Alarm Information Interface 12.1.5Viewing Network Information ...
Page 181: Viewing Hdd Information
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information Steps: Enter the System Informationinterface. Menu >Maintenance>System Info Click the HDD tab to enter the HDD Information menu to view the HDD status, free space, property, etc., as shown in Figure 12.6.
Page 182: Searching & Export Log Files
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.2 Searching & Export Log Files Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the DVR can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time. Steps: Enter the Log Searchinterface.
Page 183 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 9. And you can also click the button to view the related video files if available. Figure 12.9 Log Details If you want to export the log files, click the Export button to enter the Export menu, as shown in Figure 12.10.
Page 184: Importing/Exporting Configuration Files
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files Purpose: The configuration files of the DVR can be exported to local device for backup; and the configuration files of one DVR can be imported to multiple DVR devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.
Page 185: Upgrading System
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.4 Upgrading System Purpose: The firmware on your DVR can be upgradedby local backup device or remote FTP server. 12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device Steps: Connect your DVR with a local backup device where the update firmware file is located.
Page 186 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 12.13 FTP Upgrade Interface Enter the FTP Server Address in the text field. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading. After the upgrading is complete, reboot the DVR to activate the new firmware.
Page 187: Restoring Default Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 12.5 Restoring Default Settings Steps: Enter the Default interface. Menu > Maintenance > Default Figure 12.14 Restore Factory Default Click the OKbutton to restore the default settings. Note:Except the network parameters (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode,...
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Page 189: Configuring Rs-232 Serial Port
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port Purpose: The RS-232 port can be used in two ways: • Parameters Configuration: Connect a PC to the DVR through the PC serial port. Device parameters can be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal. The serial port parameters must be the same as the DVR’s when connecting with the PC serial port.
Page 190: Configuring General Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.2 Configuring General Settings Purpose: You can configure the BNC output standard, VGA output resolution, mouse pointer speed through the Menu > Configuration > General interface. Steps: Enter the General Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>General Select the General tab.
Page 191: Configuring More Settings
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.3 Configuring More Settings Steps: Enter the General Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>General Click the More Settings tab to enter the More Settings interface, as shown in Figure 13.3. Figure 13.3More Settings Interface ...
Page 192: Managing User Accounts
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.4 Managing User Accounts Purpose: There is a default account in the DVR:Administrator. TheAdministrator user name is admin and the password is 12345. The Administrator has thepermission to add and delete userand configure user parameters.
Page 193 User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Leveland User’s MAC Address. Level: Set the user level to Operator or Guest. Different user levels have different operating permission. • Operator: The Operator user level has permissionofTwo-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration.
Page 194: Deleting A User
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR the user. Local Configuration • Local Log Search:Searching and viewing logs and system information of DVR. • Local Parameters Settings:Configuringparameters, restoringfactory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files. • Local Advanced Operation:Operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading system firmware, clearingI/O alarm output.
Page 195: Editing A User
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 13.8 Delete a User Click the icon to delete the selected user. 13.4.3 Editing a User Steps: Enter the User Managementinterface. Menu >Configuration>User Select the user to be editedfrom the list, as shown in Figure 13.9.
Page 196: Changing Password Of Admin
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Figure 13.10 Edit User Interface Edit the user information, including user name, password, level and MAC address. Click the OK button to save the settings and exit the menu. 13.4.4 Changing AdminPassword ...
Page 197: Locking/Shutting Down/Rebooting Device
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR 13.5 Locking/Shutting down/Rebooting Device Steps: Enter the Shutdown interface. Menu >Shutdown Figure 13.12 Shutdown Menu Click theLock button to lock the device, or Click the Shutdown button to shut down the device, or Click theReboot button to reboot the device.
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Page 199: Glossary
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR Glossary • Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of WD1 and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.
Page 200: Faq
User Manual of DS-9100HWI-ST Series DVR • Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting? The possible reasons for the warning beep on the DVR are as follows: There is no HDD installed in the DVR. The HDD is not initialized.

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