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DS-6102HL Portable Video Recorder User Manual (V3.1) UD.6L0204D1029A01...
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This manual is applicable to DS-6102HL Portable Video Recorder (V3.1). This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to change without notice. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual.
Do not disassemble the product for repair or maintenance by yourself. Only use the battery, power adapter and assembly parts specified by the manufacturer. Consult the authorized dealer or technician from Hikvision for any question and request for product using.
Introduction 1.1 Overview The portable video recorder (PVR) is operated by wireless control and transmits video and audio stream via 3G mobile networks or Wi-Fi networks. With the built-in GPS module, Bluetooth module, high-definition internal camera, it provides the functionalities of locating the device, capturing the picture, recording the video, etc.
Three-proofing technology (water-proofing, dust-proofing, shock resistance) Lithium battery supporting at least 4 hours continuous work SDK of smart operation system can be provided for custom development 1.4 Conventions The DS-6102HL Portable Video Recorder will be briefed as PVR or device.
System Start-up 2.1 Package Contents Unpack and check the package contents carefully. The following assembly parts are supplied: Portable Video Recorder (1) Battery (1; 7.4V/2100mAh) Charger (1; AC Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.8A; DC Output: 12V 2A) DVD/CD (with user manual supplied) (1) 2.2 Panel Description Table 2.1 Panel Description...
Headset interface Use for the headset. Micro HDMI port HDMI video output connector. Use for the group intercom. Increase or decrease the audio volume Audio+, Audio- Zoom in or zoom out on the Camera interface Power supply Supply the power for the device. USB interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting to the computer.
2. Install the battery Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the gold contacts on the battery align that on the device. And then gently press down to secure the battery. 3. Uninstall the battery Lift the battery up from the device bottom side and then remove it away from the device.
2. Install the SIM card Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card's gold contacts face into the device and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned correctly.
2. Lift the sheet metal Push the sheet metal above the SD card socket along the opening direction (marked on the sheet metal), and then lift it up. 3. Fix the micro SD card Slide the micro SD card into the socket provided, with the gold contacts facing down, until the card locks into the place.
2.4 Charging the Battery Use the authentic original Hikvision battery and charger to ensure the safe operations of the device. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery is adopted for the device and you can check the battery level from the battery icon displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. When the battery level is lower than 15%, the status light at the top of the device will turn to red and flash rapidly.
2.6 Startup and Shutdown 2.6.1 Startup Insert the power adapter or install the battery into the device, and then long press the POWER button on the right-side to start up the device. The Login interface will be displayed on the screen after the startup process is complete.
Basic Operations 3.1 Using the Touchscreen You can operate the PVR by using the touchscreen. Click To act on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen icons, you simply click them with your finger. Swipe Touch the target region on the screen, and then move your finger across the surface of the screen, to reach the desired position.
3.3 Home Page You enter the Home page after log into the PVR. Status Bar At the top of the screen, the status bar indicates the current status of PVR, including recording status, GPS status, USB connection status, Bluetooth status, Wi-Fi status and battery status. ...
3.5 Connecting PVR to Computer Purpose: Connect PVR to a computer using the USB cable, and then you can copy files from PVR to the computer or copy files from the computer to PVR. Steps: 1. Start the PVR, and then connect it to the computer using a USB cable. 2.
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4. Click Turn on USB storage on the screen. Then the color of android turns from green to yellow, and the message “USB storage in use” appears, indicating that the PVR is successfully connected to the computer via USB interface. 5.
Record and Capture The internal and external cameras can both record video files and capture pictures. For the internal camera, you can switch it to the capture or record mode with the Capture/Record Switch icon; for the external camera, two buttons are provided independently for the functionalities. Take the internal camera as an example: 4.1 Record Video Files Two recording methods are provided for PVR: quick recording mode and recording on the Camera...
The external camera does not support the flashlight. 3. Click the Record icon to start recording. The Record icon turns to . You can view the record time in the upper-left corner of the screen. The duration time of the continuous recording is configurable. For details, see Section 10.5.1 Recording Parameters Settings.
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Click the Capture icon to capture the picture. You can enable/disable the flashlight according to the external circumstances, to increase the clarity of captured picture. You can also capture pictures and set the capture parameters on the recording interface. Click the Video/Picture icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to view the captured pictures. For details, see Section 7.2 Picture Files Management.
Audio Recording Purpose: You can also record the audio files separately if needed. Step: 1. Click the recorder application icon on the Home Page to enter the Recorder interface. 2. Click the icon to start the audio recording. The icon turns to The audio file name and audio recording time are displayed on the screen.
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Click OK, and you can stop the current audio recording; click Cancel, and you can continue the audio recording. The audio recording does not pause during this period. 4. Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to view the recorded audio files. For details, see Section 7.3 Audio Files Management.
Two-way Audio and Group Intercom 6.1 Two-way Audio With the built-in speaker and pick-up, the PVR supports the two-way audio with the platform after the registration is complete, no need for other associated equipment (including headset and so on). The two-way audio is initiated by the platform, and the PVR cannot send the two-way audio request. 6.2 Group Intercom Group Intercom application supports the half-duplex intercom between the devices which are in the same group, and thus you can talk to the user of another PVR.
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platform automatically the next time you start the PVR. 4. Select the group to join in, input the password, and then click Join group. You can also click Logout the log out the platform. 5. Press the PTT button on the PVR. You can start the group intercom with other devices after the PVR ticks twice during vibration.
File Management and Uploading Purpose: 3 types of files are supported, including video files, picture files and audio files. The files created on the same date are stored in one folder which is named by the date, such as 20131106. The device provides a 16G memory, and you can insert an external SD card to extend the storage capacity of the device.
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Upload (reserved) Upload the video files to the platform. Thumbnail View View the video files in thumbnail view. List View View the video files in list view. Delete Delete selected video files from the device. View the Video File Click the video file, and you can play the selected video file. Pause/Play Pause/Play the video.
Steps: 1. Click the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page. 2. Select the folder to be deleted on the list, and the icon turns to 3. Click the Delete button and then confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected folder and the video files in it will be deleted.
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Delete Delete selected picture files from the device. View the Picture File Click the picture file, and you can view the selected picture file. Upload Upload the picture file to the platform. Details View the details of the picture, including file name, time, size, etc. Delete Delete the picture file.
The picture that has been uploaded to the platform will be marked with the icon Delete the Picture File You can delete the picture files in batches on the File Management interface. Steps: 4. Click the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page. 5.
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Thumbnail View View the audio files in thumbnail view. List View View the audio files in list view. Delete Delete selected audio files from the device. View the Audio File Click the audio file, and you can play the selected audio file. Pause/Play Pause/Play the audio.
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Delete the Audio File You can delete the audio files in batches on the File Management interface. Steps: 1. Click the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page. 2. Select the folder to be deleted on the list, and the icon turns to 3.
Alarm 8.1 Acceleration Alarm When the PVR drops down at a fast speed, it will generate acceleration alarm and then upload the acceleration alarm to the platform. Meanwhile, the PVR will vibrate to send a notification, with the message “Acceleration alarm” displayed on the interface. 8.2 Manual Alarm In emergency conditions, press the Alarm button on the side of PVR manually.
8.3 Temperature Alarm With the built-in temperature sensor, the PVR will send alarm signal when the body temperature exceeds the upper limit (75°C), to avoid the heat damage to the device.
Message Before you start: Register the PVR on the platform to realize the central management of devices. For details, see Section 10.4 Platform. Purpose: You can send message from the platform to the mobile terminal, to release notification to the users of the device.
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To delete the message: Click Delete under the list, select the messages, and then click OK to delete the selected messages. You can also press the Menu button on the front panel to show the hidden menu, and click Delete all messages to remove all the messages.
General Configuration 10.1 Network 10.1.1 3G Dialing Settings 2 SIM cards can be installed on the PVR, including Main SIM Card and Slave SIM Card. You can configure the 3G dialing settings for each SIM card. Take the Main SIM Card as an example: Steps: 1.
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Steps: 1. Click Advanced settings to enter the APN Settings interface. The default 3G VPDN account will be displayed on the page. 2. Click the button on the front panel to shown the hidden menu. 3. Select New APN to create a new access point for the 3G SIM card. You can select Reset to default to restore the default settings of the current APN.
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4. Input the service provider’s name, access point name (APN), username, password, Mobile Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC) and then select the authentication type. To configure the 3G VPDN settings, please contact the local operator and consult the network parameters.
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To add mobile number to white list: Click the Add button, input the mobile number on the text field, and then click OK to save the settings. To delete mobile number from the white list: Click the Delete white list button, select the mobile number on the white list, and click Delete to delete the selected mobile number from the white list.
10.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings You can connect the device to the Wi-Fi networks and transmit the data via the Wi-Fi. Steps: 1. Click the icon on the home page, or click Settings > NET > Wi-Fi settings to enter the Wi-Fi Settings interface. 2.
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Input the network SSID and then select the security mode. Optionally, you can check the checkbox of Show advanced options, and then input to configure the information including proxy settings, IP address, gateway, etc. Click Save to save the settings. The new access point will be displayed on the Wi-Fi networks list. 5.
7. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of a secure wireless network. With the WPS function, the device can be connected to the Wi-Fi networks, with no need of password. Press the WPS push button on the router, and click WPS PUSH BUTTON on the device interface to search the WPS networks.
2. Swipe the slider of Bluetooth to the right side to enable the Bluetooth settings. 3. Click the “DS-6102HL” item, and the PVR becomes visible to other Bluetooth devices nearby for 2 minutes and it will stop in 2 minutes. To disable the function immediately, click the “DS-6102HL” item...
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again. 4. The available Bluetooth devices nearby will be searched and displayed on a list. Click the SEARCH FOR DEVICES button, and you can refresh the information of the devices on the list. 5. Click the Bluetooth device item on the list to pair it with the PVR. If prompted, input the passkey on the Bluetooth device side.
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6. Click the Pair button, and the Bluetooth device will be displayed on the Paired Devices list after the pairing process is complete. 7. To disconnect the Bluetooth device, click the icon of the paired device, click the Unpair button, and then confirm the pop-up message box.
10.3 GPS With the built-in GPS positioning module, the current longitude, latitude and speed of the device will be detected and displayed. Steps: 1. Click the icon on the home page, or click Settings > NET > GPS settings to enter the GPS Settings interface. 2.
Locate the device in open space to receive the GPS signal if no data is displayed. 10.4 Platform The PVR can be connected to iVMS-7200 series platform, providing functions including live view, two-way audio, alarm, etc. Steps: 1. Click Settings > NET > Platform settings to enter the Platform Settings interface. 2.
platform first. 10.5 Audio and Video Parameters 10.5.1 Recording Parameters Settings The recording parameters of the internal and external camera can be configured, including the recording stream type, resolution, frame rate, duration and maximum bitrate. You can also configure the basic parameters on the Camera interface.
2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding recording parameters. Recording Stream: Video stream and composite stream are selectable. The video stream contains only the video information, and the composite stream contains both the video and audio information.
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2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding transmission parameters. Stream Type: Video stream and composite stream are selectable. The video stream contains only the video information, and the composite stream contains both the video and audio information. ...
10.5.3 Capture and OSD Settings Capture Settings Steps: 1. Click Settings > MED > Camera settings. 2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding capture parameters. Auto Upload Images: Check the checkbox to upload the captured pictures to the platform automatically.
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OSD (On Screen Display) Settings Steps: 1. Click Settings > MED > OSD settings. 2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding OSD parameters. OSD: Check the checkbox to enable the OSD settings. OSD Content: Select the OSD content for display, including time, GPS and camera No.. Only the time OSD is configurable for the device.
Configuration 11.1 Power Saver The power saver settings help to stretch the battery life, to ensure the long operation time of the device. Steps: 1. Click Settings > DEV > Power saver. 2. Set the corresponding parameters for the power saving mode. ...
2. Set the corresponding sound parameters for the device. Volume: Click-and-drag the slider to adjust the volume of the media and system notifications. The media volume refers to the sound of two-way audio with platform and record file playback. The system notifications refer to the sound of button touch during the device operations.
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until the priority storage space is full. When both the storage spaces are full, a message will be displayed to send a notification. Steps: 1. Click Settings > MED > Storage settings. 2. Click the Audio & Video storage item, and select the storage priority for the audio & video stream. ...
2. You can view the storage status of the internal storage and external storage. Total Space: the total capacity of the internal or external storage. Available: the free space of the internal or external storage. Internal Memory Formatting: Format the internal storage, and then the video files, audio files and picture files stored on the internal storage will be erased, except the operating system data.
11.5 System Time and Language 11.5.1 Date and Time Settings You can configure the system data and time to meet the actual needs. Steps: 1. Click Setting > SYS > Date and time. 2. Set the corresponding date and time parameters for the system. ...
Management 12.1 User Only the admin (called administrator) account has the permission to add the new normal user and edit the information of other users. The created normal user can only edit the information of itself, and cannot view the files recorded by other users. Click the icon on the Home page;...
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2. Input the user name, password and confirm password in the corresponding text fields. The user name and password can only contain the English alphabets, numeric and “_”. The user name cannot be longer than 20 characters; and the password cannot be longer than 16 characters.
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Delete a Normal User Steps: 1. Click the Common user management item, and then click the Delete button to open the Delete User page. 2. Select the user to be deleted on the list. The icon of the selected user turns to...
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3. Click the Delete button and confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected user will be deleted. Assign Permissions for Normal User Steps: 1. Click the Common user management item, and then select the user on the list. 2. Check the checkboxes to assign the permissions for the selected user. 9 permissions are selectable: camera settings, file management, GPS settings, Wi-Fi settings, 3G settings, platform management, time settings, maintenance and storage management.
12.1.2 Personal Settings You can configure the personal settings for the current user account to meet the actual needs, including the login mode, password, fingerprint, etc. Login Mode 1: Check the checkbox and the password is required for the system login. It is highly recommended to enable the Login Mode 1 to ensure the system security.
12.1.3 Fingerprint Management Click the Fingerprint management item to enter the Fingerprint Management interface. Register the Fingerprint The fingerprint login and management are only available for the administrator account. You should register the fingerprint in the system before using the fingerprint login function. Up to 10 pieces of fingerprint information can be registered.
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2. Select the finger to be registered, and then swipe the finger you select on the sensor at least 3 times. The fingerprint is registered successfully when the yellow process bar is complete. 3. The selected finger will be marked with a blue point after the fingerprint registration. You can select another finger and repeat the above steps to register the new fingerprint information.
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4. To delete the registered fingerprint information, click the blue point and then click Yes on the pop-up dialog box. Fingerprint Database Management Steps: 1. Click the Fingerprint management button to enter the Fingerprint Database Management interface. If there is fingerprint registered in the system, the registered fingerprint is required to enter the Fingerprint Database Management interface.
delete the registered fingerprint, or register the new fingerprint. 12.2 Log You can search the logs by the type or time according to the actual needs. Steps: 1. Click the icon on the Home Page to enter the Log Management interface. 2.
12.3 Maintenance Click Settings > SYS > Maintenance, and you can maintain and upgrade the device. Export Configuration File The configuration file of the device can be exported to the SD card, and thus you can configure other devices with the same settings. Steps: 1.
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The exported configuration file is formatted as PVR_version_date.CFG. Import Configuration File The configuration file can be imported to the device from the SD card, and the imported configuration file should match the device. Steps: 1. Click the Import configuration file item. 2.
Restore Default Settings Click the Restore default settings item, and reboot the device. Then, you can restore the default parameters of the device. Software Installation You can install the application files downloaded on the SD card. The application program should be stored on the root directory of the SD card and the authorization code of the application is required.
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USB Debugging Only for the R&D (Research & Development) engineer to debug the device. Restore Factory Settings Click the Restore factory settings item, and click the Reset device button to restore the factory settings for the device. Device Test Click the Device test item, and you can detect the running status of the device’s hardware module (not recommended).
Only for the R&D (Research & Development) engineer to locate and solve the system error information. 12.4 About Click Settings > SYS > About, and you can view the system information including device model, serial No. and software version.
Appendix Troubleshooting The device cannot start up. Possible Reasons: a) The battery has not been installed on the device. b) The battery is out of power Solutions: Install the battery on the device. Connect the power adapter to the device. After connecting the device to the power adapter, wait for the icon of charging battery which will be displayed on the screen.
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Adjust the volume of the microphone on the platform side. Replace the broken headset. The SD card cannot be detected. Possible Reasons: a) The SD card is damaged. b) The file system in the SD card is damaged. Solutions: Insert the SD card to the card reader and then connect it to the computer.
decrease the network transmission bandwidth. Adjust the transmission bitrate according to the actual network bandwidth. The buttons of the device or the icons on the screen are out of use. Possible Reason: The device crashes. Solution: Reboot the device and try it again. ...
Install Package from SD Card: Select it when the upgrade package is stored on the internal SD card. Install Package from External SD Card: Select it when the upgrade package is stored on the external SD card Press the PTT button to activate the selected item. Select the upgrade package from the storage space of SD card, using the Audio+/Audio- to move up/down.
Function Description Steps: 1. Lift up the rubber strip on the bottom of PVR to expose the metallic contact. 2. Put the device into the extension base. 3. Fix the device to the extension base with the holder. You can connect the PVR to computer via the USB interface on the extension base for data backup. ...
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