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  • Page 1 DVR User Manual For H.264 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 4.5.1 Sensor Alarm ........................21 4.5.2 Motion Alarm ......................... 23 4.5.3 Video Loss ........................24 4.5.4 Other Alarm ........................24 4.5.5 Alarm Out ........................25 4.6 Network Configuration ....................26 4.6.1 Network .......................... 26 4.6.2 Sub Stream ........................27 4.6.3 Email ..........................
  • Page 5 DVR User Manual 7.4.1 Remote Playback ......................49 7.4.2 Remote Backup....................... 52 7.5 Remote System Configuration ..................52 7.6 Tools ..........................53 7.7 Remote Management ....................... 53 APPENDIX A FAQ ......................... 54 APPENDIX B CALCULATE RECORDING CAPACITY ..........58 APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE DEVICES ................59 APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS.....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    DVR User Manual Introduction 1.1 DVR 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 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  Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks ...

  • 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: Remote Controller

    DVR User Manual Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 8-ch Item Name Description Alarm Out 1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm. Grounding Connect to speed dome, Y is TX+; Z is TX- Connect to keyboard; A is TX +; B is TX- CVBS Port CVBS video signal output Audio Out...
  • Page 11 DVR User Manual Button Function Switch off—to stop DVR. Use it before turning Power Button off the power Record Button To record manually -/-- /0-9 Digital Button Input number or choose camera Fn1 Button Unavailable temporarily Multi Button To choose multi screen display mode Next Button To switch the live image To enter into auto dwell mode...

  • Page 12: Control With Mouse

    DVR User Manual 2.5 Control with Mouse 2.5.1 Connect Mouse It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel. If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps: 1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port. 2.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 DVR User Manual Fig 3-3 Live Playback...

  • Page 16: Main Menu Setup Guide

    DVR User Manual Main Menu Setup Guide Click right mouse or press ESC 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 Screen Mode: Click to select screen mode like 1/4/6/8 channels.

  • Page 17: Basic Configuration

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-2 Setup 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 18: Time & Date

    DVR User Manual Max Online Users: To set the max number of concurrent user logins in the DVR. Video Output: The resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600, VGA1280*1024 and HDMI. ： Note Switching between VGA and HDMI will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant monitor.

  • Page 19: Live Configuration

    DVR User Manual month/week/date, etc. Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting. Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST 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 and adjust colors. To setup camera name: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive.

  • Page 20: Main Monitor

    DVR User Manual To setup color: Step 1: Click “Setting” button for a particular camera/channel to see a window as Fig 4-7: Step 2: In this interface, you can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live. Click “OK” button to save the setting. Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment 4.2.2 Main Monitor The main monitor settings allow you to set camera sequence in live display mode.

  • Page 21: Mask

    DVR User Manual 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. Fig 4-9 Live Configuration-Mask Step 2: Click Setting button to go into live image.

  • Page 22: Enable

    DVR User Manual Before Configuration, please make sure your DVR has been installed with HDD and has completed its initialization. 4.3.1 Enable Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable interface. Refer to Fig 4-10: Fig 4-10 Record Configuration-Enable Parameter Meaning Record To enable/disable recording for the channel Audio To enable/disable audio recording for the channel Step 2: Checkmark record and audio.

  • Page 23: Time

    DVR User Manual Parameter Meaning Range from: 1-15（NTSC）1-12(PAL) Rate Supports1080P Resolution The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded image is. Six options: lowest, lower, low, medium, higher Quality and highest. VBR and CBR Encode Range from: 1536~12288kbps Max bit stream 4.3.3 Time Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord ...

  • Page 24: Recycle Record

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-13 Record Configuration-Stamp Step 2: Checkmark camera name and time stamp. Click Setting button to setup the position of the stamp. You can drag the camera name and time stamp at random positions. Refer to below Figures: Before drag After drag...

  • Page 25: Schedule Configuration

    DVR User Manual 4.4 Schedule Configuration Schedule configuration includes three sub menus: schedule, motion and sensor. 4.4.1 Schedule This tab allows defining schedule for normal recording for seven days of a week, 24 hours of a day. Every row denotes an hourly timeline for a day. Click the grid to do relevant setup. A highlighted area denotes selected timeline.

  • Page 26: Motion Schedule

    DVR User Manual 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. Step 2: The setup steps for schedule for motion based recording are similar to normal schedule setup.
  • Page 27 DVR User Manual Step 2: Enable channels by checking the checkboxes beside the desired channels. Step 3: Set the alarm type according to triggered alarm type. Two option: NO and NC. Step 4: Click “Apply” button to save the setting. Step 5: Enter into Alarm Handling tab.

  • Page 28: Motion Alarm

    DVR User Manual sensor based alarm. Single or multiple PTZ units could be programmed to perform this function on the same alarm. Step 9: Enter into Schedule tab. The setting steps for schedule for sensor based alarm are similar to normal schedule setup. You can refer to 4.4.1 Schedule for details. This step is very important for sensor alarm.

  • Page 29: Video Loss

    DVR User Manual Fig 4-20 Motion-Area Note: Prior to setting motion detection field it is recommended that you click icon to clear the existing field and set afresh. Step 6: Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels. Step 7: Click “Apply”...

  • Page 30: Alarm Out

    DVR User Manual Step 1: Enter into Menu  Setup Other Alarm. Refer to Fig 4-22: Fig 4-22 Other Alarm Step 2: Use the dropdown menu and select the event or the alarm. Step 3: Check the required trigger options. If the selected event is “Disk Full”, then use the drop down box for “Disk Shortage Alarm”...

  • Page 31: Network Configuration

    DVR User Manual based alarm or sensor based alarm, you will not see the result of alarm out if no schedule is added here. To set up buzzer: Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupAlarm Out Buzzer. Step 2: Checkmark Buzzer and set buzzer alarm hold time. This would trigger the buzzer when the system is on an alarm.

  • Page 32: Sub Stream

    DVR User Manual item and check PPPoE checkbox and then enter username and password. Once the setup is completed, your DVR will automatically dial up into your network. Step 5: Test the effectiveness of the network by clicking “Test” button after you set up the network.

  • Page 33: Server

    DVR User Manual (such as Gmail) according to actual needs. Step 3: Set sender‟s address and password. Step 4: Set receiver‟s email address and click “Test” button to test the validity of the mailbox. Fig 4-26 Network Configuration-Email Attaching image: If selected, the system will attach images when sending emails. 4.6.4 Server This function is mainly used for connecting ECMS.

  • Page 34: Other Settings

    DVR User Manual 4.6.5 Other Settings If your DVR is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you may setup DDNS to be used in connection. The setting steps are as follows: Step 1: Enable DDNS server. Step 2: Select DDNS server. Step 3: Enter user name, password and host domain name of the registered website.
  • Page 35 DVR User Manual After user fill in the blank, click “Add to cart”. Then Dynamic DNS Hosts dialog box will be displayed. Next, create user account. For example, the username is “bcd”, password is “123456”. Click” Create Account” button to create user account. ...

  • Page 36: User Management Configuration

    DVR User Manual DDNS server Website provided by dynamic domain name supplier. The optional: DDNS server www.meibu.com ，www.dyndns.com, www.no-ip.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 The domain name user registered at the supplier‟s website.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    DVR User Manual Note: When the default value of binding PC MAC Address is 0, the user is not bound with the specified computer. If the bind option is used, the user would be able to log into the DVR only through the specific computer (carrying the MAC address). Step 5: Select Authority tab and then assign the operation rights for particular user.
  • Page 38 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 39 DVR User Manual Fig 4-34 Advanced-Preset Setting Step 2: In the preset setting tab, enable preset, set the preset name and then click preset “Setting” button. Fig 4-35 Preset Setting Step 3: Control the dome by rotating up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right and up right and adjust the rotate speed and the value of zoom, focus and iris of the dome.
  • Page 40 DVR User Manual Fig 4-36: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Event Search

    DVR User Manual 5.2 Event Search Step 1: Enter into MenuSearchEvent Search button. Refer to Fig 5-2: 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.

  • Page 44: Search By Image

    DVR User Manual data. Step 3: Click Search button to display the searched files in the file list box. Step 4: Use “All” button to lock/unlock or delete all files in the file management column. 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.
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 a 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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52 DVR User Manual button to start recording. The record file will be saved in user’s PC. Note: Click Screen display mode: Click the icon beside the screen display mode to select channels. A maximum of 8 channels can be selected. Then click OK button to confirm the setting. Snap pictures Click “Snap”...
  • Page 53 DVR User Manual Buttons Description to rotate the dome upwards. to rotate the dome diagonally up-left. to rotate the dome diagonally up-right to rotate the dome downwards. to rotate the dome diagonally down-right to rotate the dome diagonally down-left rotate the dome towards left. to rotate the dome towards right to stop rotating the dome.

  • Page 54: Remote Playback & Backup

    DVR User Manual All to master/sub stream: Set all channel to master stream or sub stream. Enable audio: Enable or disenable audio Full screen: In full screen status, the live preview picture will display with full screen and the tool bar will be hid. Double click left mouse or click right mouse to return. Zoom in: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
  • Page 55 DVR User Manual Fig 7-4 Time Search Interface Step 6: Click the relevant buttons in the interface for operation, like FF, pause, change channel mode, etc. Refer to Fig 7-5: Fig 7-5 Time Search Playback By Event Search: Step 1: Enter into SearchEvent Search interface. Refer to Fig 7-6: Step 2: Click the highlight date and select record channels.
  • Page 56 DVR User Manual Fig 7-6 Event Search Interface File Management Step 1: Enter into SearchFile Management interface. Refer to Fig 7-7: Fig 7-7 File Management Interface Step 2: Select highlighted date and channels. Step 3: Click “Search” button to search the recorded files. Lock: Select certain file item in the file list box and then click “Lock”...

  • 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 Fig 7-9 Remote Menu Setup 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).

  • 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. Resolu 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 Specifications

    DVR User Manual Appendix D Specifications Compression format H.264 Main Profile Video output BNC×1, VGA×1, HDMI× 1 Composite：1.0V p-p/75Ω BNC×8 Video Input HDMI/VGA Resolution 1920*1080/1280*1024 / 800*600 Record Resolution 1080P (1920*1080) Display Frame Rate 200FPS (PAL), 240FPS (NTSC) Record Frame Rate 100FPS (PAL), 120FPS (NTSC) Audio Input...
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