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  • Page 1 DVR User Manual For H.264 4/8-channel digital video recorder All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 DVR User Manual CAUTION  Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.  There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DVR User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 DVR Introduction ......................1 1.2 Main Features ........................ 1 Hardware Installation ....................3 2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ................... 3 2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ....................... 3 2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ..................... 3 2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ....................
  • Page 4 DVR User Manual 4.5.3 Video Loss......................... 25 4.5.4 Other Alarm....................... 25 4.5.5 Alarm Out ......................... 26 4.6 Network Configuration ....................26 4.6.1 Network ........................26 4.6.2 Sub Stream ........................ 27 4.6.3 Email ........................28 4.6.4 Server ........................29 4.6.5 Other Settings ......................29 4.7 User Management Configuration ...................
  • Page 5 DVR User Manual Appendix A FAQ ......................54 Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ..............58 Appendix C Compatible Devices ................... 59 Appendix D 4 CH Specifications ................... 60 Appendix E 8 CH Specifications..................61...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability.
  • Page 7 DVR User Manual • Supports pre-recording and post recording • Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel • Supports linked PTZ preset, auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel PTZ CONTROL • Supports various PTZ protocols •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    DVR User Manual Hardware Installation 2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer 2.1.1 Install Hard Drive Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don’t power up the unit till the physical installation is complete. Notice: 1. This series support two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Descriptions

    DVR User Manual Note: The writer which is for backup only must be the compatible device we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”. 2.2 Front Panel Descriptions Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
  • Page 10 DVR User Manual Name Description ALARM OUT Alarm outputs; connect to external alarm ALARM IN Alarm inputs for connecting sensors Connect to speed dome Connect to keyboard CVBS CVBS output AUDIO OUT Audio out, connect to sound box MIC IN Talk, connect to microphone AUDIO IN Audio inputs...

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    DVR User Manual 2.4 Remote Controller It uses two AAA size batteries. Step 1: Open the battery cover of the remote controller. Step 2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -). Step 3: Replace the battery cover. The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-7 Remote Controller.

  • Page 12: Control With Mouse

    DVR User Manual Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work. 1. Check batteries polarity. 2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries. 3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking. 4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR. If it still doesn't work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
  • Page 13 DVR User Manual In Backup: Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture. In PTZ Control: Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live. Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.

  • Page 14: Basic Function Instruction

    DVR User Manual Basic Function Instruction 3.1 Power On/Off Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good. 3.1.1 Power On Step 1: Connect with the source power. Step 2: The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue. Step 3: A WIZZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management.

  • Page 15: Live Preview

    DVR User Manual Fig 3-1 Login Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”. For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users, please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration. 3.3 Live Preview Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface Symbol Meaning Green...
  • Page 16 DVR User Manual Fig 3-3 Live Playback...

  • Page 17: Main Menu Setup Guide

    DVR User Manual Main Menu Setup Guide Click right mouse or press ESC/Stop button on the front panel and then the control bar will display at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1: Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar Single: Choose a channel from the list to be displayed in the full screen mode.

  • Page 18: Basic Configuration

    DVR User Manual 4.1 Basic Configuration Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST. 4.1.1 System Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic System interface. Refer to Fig 4-3: Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-System Step 2: In this interface you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network users, VGA resolution, language and so on.

  • Page 19: Time & Date

    DVR User Manual Show Wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing the user to do basic setup. No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logging out. Adjust CVBS Video Out: If selected, the system will automatically log out and adjust the CVBS output.

  • Page 20: Live Configuration

    DVR User Manual month/week/date, etc. Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting. 4.2 Live Configuration Live configuration includes three submenus: live, main monitor and mask. 4.2.1 Live In this interface, you can setup camera name. To setup camera name: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive.

  • Page 21: Mask

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-7 Live Configuration-Main Monitor 4.2.3 Mask If there is something you don’t want to display in the live image. You can set mask. For a given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked. To setup mask area: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive Mask interface.

  • Page 22: Record Configuration

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-9 Setting Mask Area 4.3 Record Configuration Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp and snap. Before Configuration, please make sure your DVR has been installed with HDD and has completed its initialization.

  • Page 23: Time

    DVR User Manual Step 2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream. Step 3: Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels. Step 4: Click “Apply” button to save the setting. Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate Parameter Meaning Range from: 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)

  • Page 24: Stamp

    DVR User Manual begins. Post-alarm Record Time: Set the time in seconds to post-record after the actual recording has finished, five options: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s and 300s. Expire Time: Set the expiration time for recorded video. If the set date is overdue, the recorded files will be deleted automatically.

  • Page 25: Recycle Record

    DVR User Manual 4.3.5 Recycle Record This option is used to recycle the HDD space once it is full. If enabled, the system will automatically delete the old records and recycle the space if it is completely utilized. The setting steps are as follows: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord Recycle Record interface;...

  • Page 26: Motion Schedule

    DVR User Manual to save. Step 2: Select other days and add schedule or copy settings from one schedule to the others under the Apply Settings To item. Fig 4-15 Schedule-Week Schedule 4.4.2 Motion Schedule This tab allows to set schedule for motion based recording. The setting steps are as follows: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupSchedule Motion tab.

  • Page 27: Sensor Alarm

    DVR User Manual 4.5.1 Sensor Alarm Sensor includes three sub menus: basic, alarm handling and schedule. Operate the following steps to configure sensor alarm: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupAlarm SensorBasic interface. Refer to Fig 4-16: Fig 4-16 Alarm Configuration-Sensor-Sensor Step 2: Enable channels by checking the checkboxes beside the desired channels. Step 3: Set the alarm type according to triggered alarm type.

  • Page 28: Motion Alarm

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-18 Alarm Handling-Trigger Buzzer: If selected, the local buzzer would be activated on an alarm. Show Full Screen: If selected, there will pop up the chosen channel on the monitor on an alarm trigger. To Alarm Out: If selected, this would trigger the external relay output on detecting a sensor based alarm.
  • Page 29 DVR User Manual motion. Fig 4-19 Alarm Configuration-Motion Step 3: The setup steps of motion trigger are similar to “Alarm Handling” (See Chapter 4.5.1 Sensor Alarm Handling setting for more details). Step 4: After clicking Area button, a dialog box will pop-up as Fig 4-20: Step 5: In the Area interface, you can drag slide bar to set the sensitivity value (1-8).

  • Page 30: Video Loss

    DVR User Manual Step 7: Click “Apply” button to save the setting. Step 8: Enter into Schedule tab. The setting steps for schedule for motion based alarm are similar to normal schedule setup (see Chapter 4.4.1 for more details). 4.5.3 Video Loss This DVR can be set up to detect video loss.

  • Page 31: Alarm Out

    DVR User Manual choose a threshold value for remaining HDD space. If the threshold value is reached, the system will trigger the Disk Full Alarm. Step 4: Click “Apply” to save the setting. 4.5.5 Alarm Out Alarm out includes three sub menus: alarm out, schedule and buzzer. To setup alarm out: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupAlarm Out.

  • Page 32: Sub Stream

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-24 Network Configuration-Network Step 2: Set HTTP port. The default HTTP port is 80. If the value is changed, you shall add the port number when typing IP address in IE address blank. e.g. If HTTP port is set to 82 and IP address is http://192.168.11.61, you should input the following IP address: http://192.168.11.61 :82 into IE browser.

  • Page 33: Email

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-25 Network Configuration-Sub Stream Parameter Meaning Range from: 1-25 Resolution Support CIF The quality of the clients’ image. The higher the value is, the Quality clearer the record image. Six options: lowest, lower, low, medium, higher and highest. Encode VBR and CBR Max bit rate...

  • Page 34: Server

    DVR User Manual Step 4: Set receiver’s email address and click “Test” button to test the validity of the mailbox. Attaching image: If selected, the system will attach images when sending emails. 4.6.4 Server This function is mainly used for connecting ECMS/NVMS. The setting steps are as follows: Step 1: In the server interface, select “Enable”...
  • Page 35 DVR User Manual Fig 4-28 Network Configuration-Other Settings Note: The domain name selected by user is a banding domain name of DVR. User should logon the website provided by the server supplier to register a user name and password and then apply for a domain name online. After the successful application, user can access the device from the IE client by inputting that domain name.
  • Page 36 DVR User Manual Step 3: After you successfully request your domain name, you will see your domain in the list.  DVR Setting Connect DVR to the Network Client. Step 1: Enter into Main menuNetworkOther Settings, checkmark DDNS, select “dvrdydns” at the DDNS Sever pull down list box and input user name and password. Step 2: Enter into configuration interface of the router to map the server port and IP address (if the user enables UPnP function, he can skip this step).

  • Page 37: User Management Configuration

    DVR User Manual plus HTTP port to access your DVR. DDNS server Website provided by dynamic domain name supplier. The optional: www.meibu.com ， DDNS server www.dyndns.com, www.no-ip.com, www.dvrdydns.com, www.autoddns.com and mintdns type. User name User name for log in the website of domain name supplier Password Password for log in the website of domain name supplier Host domain...

  • Page 38: Configuration

    DVR User Manual Step 3: In General tab, input username, password and select user type. You can also check “Binding PC MAC Address” and input this address. Step 4: Click “OK” to save the setting. Note: When the default value of binding PC MAC Address is 0, the user is not bound with the specified computer.
  • Page 39 DVR User Manual Fig 4-32 P.T.Z Configuration-Serial Port Parameter Meaning Address The address of the PTZ device Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range form: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, Baud rate 4800, 9600, 19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600. Communication protocol of the PTZ device.
  • Page 40 DVR User Manual To set up preset: Step 1: In the Advanced interface, click preset “Setting” button to see a dialog box as Fig 4-34: Fig 4-34 Advanced-Preset Setting Step 2: In the preset setting tab, enable preset, set the preset name and then click preset “Setting”...
  • Page 41 DVR User Manual Fig 4-36 Cruise Setting Step 2: Click Add button to add cruise line in the list box (8 cruise lines can be added at most). Step 3: Select a cruise line and click Setup button to see a dialog box as Fig 4-37: Fig 4-37 Modifying Cruise Line Step 4: Click Add icon to set the speed and time of preset point.

  • Page 42: Advanced

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-38 Track Setting 4.9 Advanced Advanced configuration includes three submenus: reset, import/export and Block/Allow list. 4.9.1 Reset Reset all settings the device will reboot. 4.9.2 Import/Export User can export the data files into mobile storage devices as backup function, and then import specified data files from mobile storage device to DVR.

  • Page 43: Search, Playback & Backup

    DVR User Manual Search, Playback & Backup Search configuration includes four submenus: time search, event search, file management and image. 5.1 Time Search Step 1: Enter into MenuSearch Time Search. Refer to Fig 5-1: Fig 5-1 Search Configuration-Time Search Step 2: Select date and channels on the right hand side and press the ‘Search’ button. A date with highlighted borderline indicates presence of data.

  • Page 44: File Management

    DVR User Manual Fig 5-2 Search Configuration-Event Search Step 2: Select date and channels on the right hand side. A data with highlighted borderline indicates presence of data. Step 3: Checkmark Motion, Sensor or All accordingly. Step 4: Click Search button to display the searched event information in the event list box. Step 5: Double check a certain record file to playback.

  • Page 45: Search By Image

    DVR User Manual Step 5: Double click an unlocked item to play. Lock: Select a file and click Lock button to lock this file, after that, that file will not be deleted or covered. Unlock: Select a locked file and click “Lock” button to unlock this file Delete: Select an unlocked file and click “Delete”...
  • Page 46 DVR User Manual Fig 5-5 Backup Configuration Step 3: Select a required file or checkmark “All” to select all data files. Click Backup button to display Backup information window. Step 4: In the backup information interface, you can check the relevant information of backup files, storage type, save file type, etc.

  • Page 47: Manage Dvr

    DVR User Manual Manage DVR 6.1 Check System Information Check system information includes six submenus: system, event, log, network, online user and record. 6.1.1 System Information In this interface, you can check the hardware version, MCU version, kernel version, device ID, etc.

  • Page 48: Upgrade

    DVR User Manual Step 1: Enter into disk management interface Note: please format the hard disk before record. Step 2: Click Refresh button to refresh the disk information in the list box. Step 3: Select a hard disk and click Format button to start format. Note: All recorded files in the hard disk will be lost after formatting.

  • Page 49: Remote Surveillance

    DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance 7.1 IE Remote Surveillance In order to view the DVR from a network it must be connected to LAN/WAN or internet. The network setup should be done accordingly. Please refer to 4.6 Network Setup. This DVR supports IE browser, on Windows XP and Vista platform.

  • Page 50: Remote Surveillance Through Apple Pc

    DVR User Manual 2. Connect the DVR to internet directly Step 1: Enter into the DVR’s Main MenuSetupNetwork interface to enable PPPoE and then input user name and password received from your ISP. Next, click ‘Apply’. The DVR will connect to the server and would give a confirmation message. Step 2: When accessing the remote interface of DVR, user can input WAN IP to access directly (user can enter into Main menuInformationNetwork interface to check IP address).
  • Page 51 DVR User Manual Step 2: Go into Network interface and then click “Ethernet Connected” to check the internet connection of Apple PC. Step 3: After acquiring the IP address, Subnet Mask and so on, please enter into the DVR’s Main MenuSetupNetwork interface to manually input IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway according to the configuration of PC.

  • Page 52: On Wan

    DVR User Manual 7.2.2 On WAN There are also two ways for DVR to connect to Internet. 1. Connect the DVR to internet through router or virtual server Step 1: The network setups are the same as step one to step four of point 1 on WAN of IE remote surveillance.
  • Page 53 DVR User Manual Screen display mode: Click the icon beside the screen display mode to select channels. Snap pictures Click “Snap” icon to automatically capture pictures and save those pictures in the computer. You can set up the save path for those picture in the Remote Preview interface  Configuration Local configuration.

  • Page 54: Remote Playback & Backup

    DVR User Manual Fig 7-2 Right Key Sub Menu Stream: This DVR supports master stream and sub stream. Master stream has higher frame rate, max 25FPS（PAL）/30 FPS（NTSC）for every channel, but it needs higher network bandwidth simultaneously. Sub stream has low frame rate, max 6FPS （PAL）/7FPS （NTSC） for every channel, it requires low network bandwidth.
  • Page 55 DVR User Manual This DVR supports remote time search, event search and file management. By Time Search: Step 1: Enter into SearchTime Search. Refer to Fig 7-4: Step 2: The highlight date in the area② indicates recorded data. Select the date in area ② and record channels in area③.
  • Page 56 DVR User Manual Step 1: Enter into SearchEvent Search interface. Refer to Fig 7-6: Step 2: Click the highlight date and select record channels. Step 3: Checkmark the event type: motion and sensor. Step 4: Click “Search” button. Step 5: Double-click certain item to play. Fig 7-6 Event Search Interface File Management Step 1: Enter into SearchFile Management interface.

  • Page 57: Remote Backup

    DVR User Manual 7.4.2 Remote Backup Click Backup button to enter into backup interface. Please refer to Fig 7-8: Fig 7-8 Remote Backup Interface Step 1: Select channels, set the start and end time and then click “search’ button to display the file information in the file list box.

  • Page 58: Tools

    DVR User Manual 7.6 Tools Click on the tool’s tab to access the Disk Management tool. The user can view the status of the hard drive(s), can view/change the read write properties and can also format the hard drive(s). 7.7 Remote Management The Info interface provides a web based interface to access the general information pertaining to the DVR’s settings.

  • Page 59: Appendix A Faq

    DVR User Manual Appendix A FAQ Q1. Why the DVR doesn’t turn on after connecting to the power? The power adapter could have gone bad. Please change a new power adapter. The power from the adapter may be not enough for operating the DVR. Please use the power adaptor supplied along with the DVR.
  • Page 60 DVR User Manual b. After connecting the mouse, allow the DVR to detect the mouse for seconds. If not detected, try restarting the DVR. c. The mouse may be incompatible. Please change a mouse. Q8. ActiveX control cannot be downloaded. IE browser blocks ActiveX.
  • Page 61 DVR User Manual Q10: How to input password and digital numbers? Click the password or the input box a small keyboard will pop up. Please select characters to be input (the initial password is 123456), or you can use the digital keys on the front panel, or the digital keys on the remote controller.
  • Page 62 DVR User Manual Q14. How to play the backup file? Insert your USB device where the backup files are saved in the USB port of PC. If your files are saved in DVR format, you must have already downloaded the backup player box before doing backup.

  • Page 63: Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity

    DVR User Manual Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity Users can calculate the size of hard disk according to the saving time and DVR recording settings. The DVR uses fixed video bit rate. The below are the details at different settings. Resolut Frame Rate...

  • Page 64: Appendix C Compatible Devices

    DVR User Manual Appendix C Compatible Devices Compatible USB drive after test. Brand Capacity 512MB, 1G, 2GB Netac Kingston Aigo Smatter vider SanDisk 2. Compatible SATA CD/DVD writers after test Brand Model TECLAST GH22NP20/TL-22XD BENQ DW220S-0K4 LITEON DH—20A6S01C LITEON DH-20A4P02C SAMSUNG TS-H653B 3.

  • Page 65: Appendix D 4 Ch Specifications

    DVR User Manual Appendix D 4 CH Specifications Compression format H.264 Main Profile Video output CVBS×1, VGA×1, HDMI×1 Video Input SDI×4 HDMI/VGA Resolution 1080P/1280*1024/ 800*600 Record Resolution 1080P (1920*1080) Display Frame Rate 100FPS (PAL), 120FPS (NTSC) Record Frame Rate 100FPS (PAL),...

  • Page 66: Appendix E 8 Ch Specifications

    DVR User Manual Appendix E 8 CH Specifications Compression format H.264 Main Profile Video output CVBS×1, VGA×1, HDMI×1 Video Input SDI×4 HDMI/VGA Resolution 1080P/1280*1024/1280*768/ 800*600 Record Resolution 1080P (1920*1080) Display Frame Rate 200FPS (PAL), 240FPS (NTSC) Record Frame Rate 200FPS (PAL),...
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