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  • Page 1 HD-SDI DVR User Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Preventive And Cautionary Tips

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 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 3: Table Of Contents

    HD SDI DVR User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCTION 1.1. Product Key Features 1.2. Operating Your DVR 1.3. Rear Panel Diagram GETTING STARTED LIVE VIEW 3.1. Watching a Live View 3.1.1. Understanding Live Preview Icons 3.1.2. Operating the Live Preview 3.1.3.
  • Page 4 HD SDI DVR User Manual NETWORK SETTINGS 8.1 Configuring Basic Settings 8.1.1 Static 8.1.2 DHCP 8.1.3 PPPoE 8.1.4 HTTP port and Server port 8.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 8.2.1 DDNS 8.2.2 8.2.3 E-mail Settings 8.2.4 UPNP 8.2.5 IP Filter 8.2.6 PTZ CONTROLS 9.1 Navigating PTZ Menus 9.2 Configuring PTZ Settings 9.3 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols &...
  • Page 5 HD SDI DVR User Manual 12.3.5 Viewing System Logs APPENDIX 13.1. Glossary 13.2.

  • Page 6: Production

    User Manual thoroughly. The DVR is a new generation product. Built on an embedded platform and combining the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies, the DVR9contains the perfect combination of rock-solid reliability and high performance.

  • Page 7: Recording And Playback

    HD SDI DVR User Manual HDD Management Supports 2 SATA HDD, each supports up to 3TB capacity.  Supports S.M.A.R.T. technology.  Use pre-allocating hard disk management technology, and no disk fragments.  Recording and Playback Supports cycle and non-cycle recording mode. ...

  • Page 8: Operating Your Dvr

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Mobile Phone Surveillance Supports Windows mobile, Symbian, iPhone, Blackberry and Android OS.  Others Supports front panel, mouse, IR control operation.  Supports multi-level user management, each user can have individual DVR access rights.  Powerful DVR log, including operation, alarm, information and exception log.

  • Page 9: Using Remote Control

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 4. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: DIRECTION Buttons: The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different  fields and items in menus. In Preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels. ENTER Button: The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu ...

  • Page 10: Using A Usb Mouse

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 7. ALARM: Clear alarm output. 8. SWITCH: Switch video output. 9. RECORD: Press to start manual recording. 10. STOP: Press to stop manual recording. 11. +/ - : In menus, press to adjust values. 12. PTZ: Press to open the PTZ control window. 13.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Diagram

    HD SDI DVR User Manual The buttons on the soft keyboard represents: Lowercase: Designates lowercase input is being used. Uppercase: Designates uppercase input is being used. Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor. Space: Input spaces between letters. Enter: Confirm selection.
  • Page 12 HD SDI DVR User Manual AUDIO OUT RCA connectors for analog audio output. MIC IN DC JACKES connector for microphone input, used for two-way audio. LINE OUT DC JACKES connector for speaker output, used for two-way audio.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR. To startup your DVR: 1. Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the unit.
  • Page 14 HD SDI DVR User Manual While in the Shutdown menu, you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your DVR will return you to the Live Preview mode, which will require a user name and password to login again. The Reboot button will reboot your DVR. To reboot or lock your DVR: Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu >...

  • Page 15: Live View

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 3 LIVE VIEW 3.1. Watching a Live View The Live Preview mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC multiple times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live Preview mode.

  • Page 16: Using The Mouse In Live Preview

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Using Mouse: Select Next screen in right-click menu.  4. Auto Switch: Select Start Tour in right-click menu. 5. Digital Zoom: Select Digital Zoom in right-click menu. 6. Picture in Picture: Select PIP in right-click menu. 3.1.3.

  • Page 17: Configuring Live Preview Displays

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 2. Select Digital Zoom from Mouse menu. 3. Left-click and drag the red box to the desired area for zoom. The zoomed image will be magnified to full screen. : To enlarge the picture 2 times for each click. 6 times at most; : To shrink the enlarged picture till normal one;...

  • Page 18: Record Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 4 Record Settings There are multiple ways to setup your DVR for recording. They include setting up a recording schedule, triggering a recording by motion detection and manually starting the recording. 4.1. Initializing Record Settings Before setting your DVR up for recording, certain settings should be configured first.

  • Page 19: Scheduling A Recording

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 5. Click ADVANCED. This will bring up another menu with more advance recording options. Set additional record settings: Overwrite: Sets to overwrite the HDD to continue recording when it is full.  Pre-record: Sets the time in seconds to pre-record before the actual recording begins. ...
  • Page 20 HD SDI DVR User Manual Select the day you would like to setup the schedule for or select All Week to record the entire week. Select to record the entire day by clicking All Day or at different time periods. Up to 8 time periods can be scheduled.

  • Page 21: Starting A Manual Recording

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 4.3. Starting a Manual Recording A manual recording can be started at any time. To start a manual recording: Start manual recording by selecting Start or Stop for the cameras desired. Note: Only when the scheduled recordings are off can user manually start or stop recording.

  • Page 22: Playback

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 5 PLAYBACK 5.1. Understanding the Playback Interface There are various controls on the Playback interface that makes viewing recordings more efficient. Audio on/off: Select to open or close the audio; : Fast backwards: Select to rewind recording files at the speed of x2, x4, x8; : Play;...
  • Page 23 HD SDI DVR User Manual 3. Click the Play button to start playback of all the files found with the specified search criteria or click the Search button to bring up the list of search results. After search results are presented, select the file you would like to playback and press Play to enter synchronous playback cameras selection.

  • Page 24: Backup

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 6 BACKUP Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, or USB HDD. To export recorded files: 1. Enter the record backup menu by clicking Menu >Record Backup. 2. Select desired parameters to search for files to backup. 3.
  • Page 25 HD SDI DVR User Manual Click the Refresh button.  Reconnect device.  Check for compatibility from vendor.  7. AVI: Select to convert the recording file to AVI format when backup. 8. Delete: Delete a file from the backup device 9.

  • Page 26: Alarm Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 7 ALARM SETTINGS 7.1 Configuring Alarms 7.1.1 Setting up Motion Detection Set up properly, using motion detected recording will increase the number of days your DVR is able to record. It will only record relevant events rather than recording everything, making searching for an event easier.

  • Page 27: Setting Up Sensor Alarms

    HD SDI DVR User Manual it to mask the Motion Detection area. Right click mouse to set the Motion Detection Sensitivity. Right click mouse to select Save to return to the Camera Settings menu. Click the Handle button to open the Handle menu. Select the Triggered Camera tab. Select cameras to trigger for recording when motion is detected by checking the checkboxes under the desired cameras.
  • Page 28 HD SDI DVR User Manual 1. Select the Alarm Input and click the Set button. This will open the Alarm Input Setting menu. 2. Set the alarm input type. The options available are Normally Opened (N.O.) and Normally Closed (N.C.). 3.
  • Page 29 HD SDI DVR User Manual 6. Click the OK button to complete setup. You may now add a schedule to start recording when an alarm is triggered (See Scheduling a Recording). Alarm outputs may also be configured in the Alarm Management menu. To set up Alarm Output: Select the Alarm Output tab.

  • Page 30: Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Configure the settings for selected output. Select OK to save and exit. Note: If the Hold For option is selected as Manually Stop, the alarm will only stop when you manually stop it (See Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually). 7.1.3 Triggering Alarm Outputs Manually To trigger alarm outputs manually: Enter the Manual Alarm menu by clicking Menu >...

  • Page 31: Detecting Video Loss

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 7.1.4 Detecting Video Loss To setup video loss detection: 1. Enter Camera Management/Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > Camera Settings. 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. Check the Video Loss Detection checkbox to enable feature. 4.

  • Page 32: Detecting Video Tampering

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 7. Click the Apply button to finish. 8. Repeat above for other channels. If all channels and all week are the same settings, please select Copy To All Week and Copy to All channel in Advanced tab. 7.1.5 Detecting Video Tampering To setup video tempering detection: 1.

  • Page 33: Set Up Exception

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 7. Select the Handle tab to configure exceptions handling. Exception trigger options are further explained in the next section (See Understanding Exception Trigger Options). 8. Click the Apply button to finish. 9. Repeat above for other channels. If all channels and all week are the same settings, please select Copy To All Week and Copy to All channels in Advanced tab.

  • Page 34: Understanding Exception Trigger Options

    HD SDI DVR User Manual IP Conflict: Conflict in IP address setting.  To set exceptions: 1. Enter the Exception menu by clicking Menu > Configuration >Exception. 2. Select the exception to configure under Exception Type. 3. Select triggering options. Trigger options are further explained in the next section (See Understanding Exception Trigger Options).

  • Page 35: Network Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 8 NETWORK SETTINGS 8.1 Configuring Basic Settings To configure basic network settings: Enter the Network Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > Network Settings. 8.1.1 Static In local network setting page, select Static. Fill in IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server.

  • Page 36: Pppoe

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Note: when you select DHCP, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway will be obtained automatically. Please check the DVR IP in the Network Status. 8.1.3 PPPoE Select PPPoE in Network Access, Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm Password for PPPoE access.

  • Page 37: Configuring Advanced Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 8.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 8.2.1 DDNS A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network To setup DDNS: 1. Enter the Network Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > Network Settings. 2.

  • Page 38: Ntp

    HD SDI DVR User Manual DynDNS: Enter Device Domain Name (i.e. test.dyndns.org) obtained from the website  www.dyndns.com. Lastly, enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS network. 8.2.2 NTP A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server may also be setup on your DVR to keep the date and time current and accurate.

  • Page 39: E-Mail Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 6. Click Sync to synchronize the time with NTP server. 7. Click OK to save and exit menu. Note: If the DVR is used on a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).

  • Page 40: Ip Filter

    HD SDI DVR User Manual To configure UPNP settings: 1. First of all, enable the UPNP function in your Router. If your router doesn’t support UPNP, this function can’t work. 2. Enter the Network Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > Network Settings, select the Advanced tab, and enable UPNP.

  • Page 41: Ptz Controls

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 9 PTZ CONTROLS 9.1 Navigating PTZ Menus PTZ menus can be navigated through mouse. For quick access to certain PTZ settings, right clicking with the mouse in a display while in PTZ control mode will bring up the PTZ settings menu.

  • Page 42: Setting Ptz Presets, Patrols & Patterns

    HD SDI DVR User Manual that the PTZ and RS-485 of the DVR are connected properly. To configure PTZ settings: 1. Enter the PTZ Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > PTZ Settings. 2. Select channel where PTZ camera is installed next to Camera label. 3.

  • Page 43: Customizing Presets

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 4. Iris: Used to open up or close the iris of the PTZ. 5. Speed: Adjusts the movement speed of the PTZ. 6. Light: Turns PTZ light (if applicable) on and off. 7. Wiper: Turns PTZ wiper (if applicable) on and off. 8.
  • Page 44 HD SDI DVR User Manual the PTZ button on the front panel. 2. Select the Patrol button to enter the Patrol Management menu. 3. In the Patrol Management menu, you may: Configure Patrol:  Step1: Select a Patrol Number to set. Step2: Select valid presets (See Customizing Presets) and click the Set button to enter the Patrol configuration menu.

  • Page 45: Customizing Patterns

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Call Patrol:  Step1: Select a valid Patrol Number. Step2: Click the Start button to call the patrol, select the stop button to stop the patrol. 9.3.4 Customizing Patterns Patterns can be setup by recording the movement of the PTZ. To setup and use PTZ patterns: Select the Pattern button to enter the Pattern Management menu.
  • Page 46 HD SDI DVR User Manual To record a new pattern, select the Run Record button to start recording of the movements of the PTZ. Use the PTZ control panel to move the PTZ. The PTZ movements will be recorded until the Stop Record button is clicked. To run a pattern, click the Run Pattern button on a valid pattern.

  • Page 47: Camera Management

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 10 CAMERA MANAGEMENT 10.1 Configuring OSD Settings On Screen Display (OSD) settings can be configured in the Camera Management menu. The OSD is shown in each display during Live Preview mode and includes the time and date as well as the camera name.
  • Page 48 HD SDI DVR User Manual Check the Mask checkbox to enable feature. Click the Area Settings button to enter Area Settings menu. Setup mask area. Up to 4 areas can be set. Select Save to save and exit mask setup. Note: Max.

  • Page 49: Hdd Management

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 11 HDD MANAGEMENT 11.1 Managing HDDs A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be first initialize before it can be used with your DVR. Initializing the HDD will erase all data on it. To initialize a HDD: 1.

  • Page 50: Configuring Hdd Alarms

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 1. Enter the HDD Management menu by clicking Menu > HDD Management. 2. Select S.M.A.R.T tab. From S.M.A.R.T, we can see the status of the HDD and the detailed information of HDD. 11.2 Configuring HDD Alarms HDD alarms can be set to trigger when an HDD is full or in an abnormal state.

  • Page 51: Dvr Management

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 12 DVR MANAGEMENT 12.1 Configuring System Settings 12.1.1 Configuring General Settings General settings such as the system language can be configured in the General Settings menu of your DVR. To configure general settings: 1. Enter the General Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > General Settings. 2.

  • Page 52: Configuring Advanced Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 12.1.2 Configuring Advanced Settings To configure more advanced settings: 1. Enter the General Settings menu by clicking Menu > Configuration > General Settings. 2. Click the More Settings tab; this will take you to the More Settings menu. 3.
  • Page 53 HD SDI DVR User Manual 2. Select the Add button to enter the Add User menu. 3. Enter information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level. 4. The Level is the user level and is separated into two tiers. Operator: The Operator user level has the authority to configure two-way audio in ...
  • Page 54 HD SDI DVR User Manual 6. Configure privileges for local settings under Configuration tab. The Configuration include: General Settings: Set the language, video standard, VGA resolution, HDMI, time  zone, display date format and system time, etc. Camera Settings: Enable and disable video channels. ...

  • Page 55: Deleting A User

    HD SDI DVR User Manual Manual Alarm: Locally start and stop manual alarm.  Maintenance: DVR upgrade, default settings, search log, etc.  8. Click the OK button to save and exit menu. Note: If you forget the password to your DVR, contact your supplier with the serial number of your DVR to obtain a secure code to reset your DVR.

  • Page 56: Managing System

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 12.3 Managing System 12.3.1 Importing & Exporting Configuration Configuration information from your DVR can be exported to a USB device and imported into another DVR. This will allow you to efficiently setup the same configuration on numerous DVRs. To import or export DVR configuration: 1.

  • Page 57: Restoring Default Settings

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 3. Select the firmware on the USB device. 4. Select Upgrade to begin the update process. 5. After the system firmware has been updated, reboot the DVR. Note: If the DVR fails to update, please contact your system supplier for further assistance. 12.3.3 Restoring Default Settings To restore default factory settings to your DVR: 1.

  • Page 58: Viewing System Logs

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 2. Select OK to exit to the previous screen. 12.3.5 Viewing System Logs Many events of your DVR are logged into the system logs. To access the system logs and search for these events: 1. Enter the Log Search menu by clicking Menu > Maintenance > Log Search. 2.
  • Page 59 HD SDI DVR User Manual 4. Click Cancel to exit out of menu.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    HD SDI DVR User Manual 13 APPENDIX 13.1. Glossary 1. 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 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.
  • Page 61 HD SDI DVR User Manual 12. USB: Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a plug-and-play serial bus standard to interface devices to a host computer. 13.2. FAQ • Why does the DVR seem unresponsive when operating with the IR remote control? If your DVR seem unresponsive when using the IR remote and you have read through the section Using the IR Remote Control, please check: 1.

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