H.264 Network DVR User Manual GUI Display with USB Mouse Control Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference. For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand. 中文_k679b_677b_674b_c551b_m759b_757b_751b_688b_686b_a791b_Manual_V0.9...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label. The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Water & Moisture Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. MPEG4 Licensing THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR .................1 1.1 Package Content ......................1 1.2 Front Panel ........................1 1.3 Rear Panel ........................2 2. CONNECTION AND SETUP ................4 2.1 SATA HDD Installation....................4 2.2 Camera Connection ..................... 6 2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection ................6 2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection ..........
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5.3.3 Alarm Timer ....................... 21 5.4 Detection Setting......................22 5.5 PTZ Camera Setting ....................23 5.6 System Setting......................24 5.6.1 Password Setting....................24 5.6.2 System Upgrade ....................24 5.6.3 Backup & Restore Configurations..............25 5.6.4 Video Backup..................... 25 5.6.5 Clear All HDD Data .................... 27 5.7 Network........................
BEFORE USING THIS DVR 1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR 1.1 Package Content Standard Package HDD screws Adapter & Power cord CD Manual Optional Accessories IR Remote Controller USB Mouse Manual for IR Remote Controller DSUB Connector IR Receiver Extension Cable 1.2 Front Panel LED Indicators HDD is reading or recording.
BEFORE USING THIS DVR SLOW In the playback mode, press to show slow playback. ZOOM Press to enlarge the picture of selected channel in the FRAME or FIELD recording mode. Press to display each channel in full screen one by one starting from CH1. When the last channel is displayed, it will repeat from CH1 again.
BEFORE USING THIS DVR VIDEO IN (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4): Connect to the video connector of a camera. VIDEO LOOP (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8): Video output connector. (For Selected Models Only) Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.
CONNECTION AND SETUP 2. CONNECTION AND SETUP Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected at least one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections. Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the connected cameras (NTSC or PAL).
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CONNECTION AND SETUP 2-2 To install on the second bracket Connect the power connector and data bus connector to the HDD. When connecting the power cable, make sure the cable is passed through the power cable of DVD writer. This is to prevent the HDD power cable from interfering with the fan spinning.
CONNECTION AND SETUP Step4: Align the screw hole on the each bracket with the screw hole on the each side of the HDD as shown below, and fix the HDD to the bracket with a HDD screw supplied. Step5: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1. 2.2 Camera Connection The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
CONNECTION AND SETUP 3) Connecting to power Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it’s power-supplied. 2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection (For Selected Models Only) The following description is taking our brand’s PTZ camera as an example. For DVR setting to control the PTZ camera, please refer to “5.5 PTZ Camera Setting” at page 23.
CONNECTION AND SETUP For DVR PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 58. For connection details, please check with your installer. STEP 5: Set the speed dome camera at the DVR side. Go to “ADVANCED CONFIG” “REMOTE”...
CONNECTION AND SETUP 2.4 Date and Time Setting Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR FIRST. Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording function is activated. Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search.
CONNECTION AND SETUP SYSTEM TOOLS BAUD RATE 2400 SYSTEM INFO HOST ID USB BACKUP R.E.T.R (For Selected Models Only) AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER CLEAR HDD HDD-0 RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT REMOTE CONTROL ID SERIAL TYPE RS485 VIDEO FORMAT NTSC VERSION 1025-1011-1011-1012 EXIT 2.6 Password Setting Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM”...
GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL 3. GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL 3.1 Connect USB Mouse Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR front panel, and check if there’s a mouse icon ( ) on the screen, indicating the USB mouse is detected properly.
GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL Click to select the audio channel you want: In the live mode, only the live audio channels can be selected. In the playback mode, live and playback audio channels can be selected. Click to enter the PTZ mode and show the PTZ camera control panel.
GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL Click to enter the camera main menu. Camera Menu For details about each camera menu, please refer to its own user manual. Click to confirm your selection / enter the menu. Enter Up / Down / Left / Click to move your selection up / down / left / right, or change settings.
BASIC OPERATION 4. BASIC OPERATION 4.1 Live Page Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function Playback audio channel Live audio channel (1~4) Audio channel off (1~4) Digital zoom on Digital zoom off Timer recording Network disconnected Internet connected LAN connected USB flash drive / device No USB device USB mouse connected connected...
BASIC OPERATION 4.3 Playback Click “ ” on the quick menu bar to display the playback control panel, and click play the latest recorded video clip, or click to enter the search list. Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly.
BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 Event Search Click to quickly search the recorded files by event lists: RECORD / MOTION / ALARM / TIME, or select FULL to show all the event logs. To quickly search the time you want, select “QUICK SEARCH”. Set the time range you want, and select “Start”...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.1 Quick Search Press “LIST” on the DVR front panel to enter the time search menu as follows: EVENT INFORMATION HARD DISK ALL HDD CHANNEL 2009 15 : 20 SUBMIT Step1: Select the hard disk and channel including the video data you want to search. Step2: Select the month including the video data you want to search from the calendar, and the date with recorded data will be highlighted.
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.2 Record 5.2.1 Quick record setting Right-click to display the main menu, and select “QUICK START” “GENERAL” “RECORD CONFIGURATION”. Click “SETUP” to enter the setting page individually for manual record, event record and timer record. QUICK START GENERAL CHANNEL TITLE TIME SETUP EVENT STATUS...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS Note: The allocatable IPS (image per second) in each image size for a DVR is fixed. When allocating IPS to each channel, select “LOCK” to remind you of the remaining IPS in each image size available for the rest of the channels. 5.2.2 Detailed record setting Right-click to display the main menu, and select “ADVANCED CONFIG”...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS EVENT RECORD ALL CHANNEL Select to record all channels (ON) or record the channel with an event only (OFF) for any event. KEEP DATA LIMIT (DAYS) Assign the maximum recording days from 01 to 31 after which all the recorded data will be removed, or select “OFF”...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.3.2 Detection Timer Click “DETECTION”. In “DETECTION TIMER”, select “ON” to enable record timer, and select the day and time for this function. SCHEDULE SETTING RECORD DETECTION TIMER DETECTION ALARM EXIT X axis 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time bar is 20 minutes. Y axis Monday ~ Sunday.
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS AREA Click “EDIT” to set the motion detection area. There are 16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels. Pink blocks represent the area that is not being detected while the transparent blocks are the area under detection.
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.6 System Setting 5.6.1 Password Setting Right-click to display the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” “TOOLS”. SYSTEM TOOLS LANGUAGE ENGLISH SYSTEM INFO ADMIN PASSWORD SETUP USB BACKUP OPERATOR PASSWORD SETUP UPGRADE SUBMIT BACKUP CONFIG SUBMIT RESTORE CONFIG SUBMIT EXIT ADMIN PASSWORD Click “SETUP”...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS Note: Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive to FAT32 format first. For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST” at page 5.6.3 Backup &...
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FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS SYSTEM TOOLS START DATE 2009/NOV/19 SYSTEM INFO START TIME 08:30:21 USB BACKUP END DATE 2009/NOV/19 DVD BACKUP END TIME 17:59:29 CHANNEL HARD DISK ALL HDD BACKUP SUBMIT REQUIRE SIZE: 554MB SUBMIT EXIT AVAILABLE SIZE: 3788.0MB START DATE / START TIME Select the start date &...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.6.5 Clear All HDD Data Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” “SYSTEM INFO” “CLEAR HDD”. SYSTEM TOOLS BAUD RATE 2400 SYSTEM INFO HOST ID USB BACKUP R.E.T.R. (For Selected Models Only) AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER CLEAR HDD HDD-0 RESET DEFAULT...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS NETWORK TYPE Select the network type as STATIC and set all the information needed in the DVR. NETWORK INFORMATION (IP / GATEWAY / NETMASK) Key in all the network information obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). DNS (PRIMARY DNS / SECONDARY DNS) Key in the IP address of the domain name server obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 5.8.2 E-MAIL When this function is enabled and an event occurs, a html file including a link will be sent to the specified E-mail address. Click the link to access to this DVR and check the event recording. ADVANCED CONFIG CANERA NETWORK SNTP FTP E-MAIL...
REMOTE OPERATION 6. REMOTE OPERATION You can also control the DVR remotely via the supplied licensed software “Video Viewer”, Internet Explorer web browser, and Apple’s QuickTime player. 6.1 Supplied Licensed Software The sections below describe frequently-used functions of the Video Viewer. For details about this software and network settings, please download its extended user manual from the following link: http://www.surveillance-download.com/user/CMS.pdf...
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REMOTE OPERATION control panel. d) Click “ ” “ ” to key in the default IP address, user name, password, and port number of the DVR you intend to connect. Click “ ” “ to search the available IP address(es) of other DVR(s) ”...
REMOTE OPERATION 6.1.2 Control Panel Overview Two control panels are available and can be switched depending on your use habit. Simplified Version (Default)
REMOTE OPERATION Full Function Version Main Button Overview Button Function Description Full Simplified Function Click to show the predefined IP address(es). You Address Book can add, remove or search the IP address to log in the DVR remotely. Remote Click to go into the detailed Config DVR setting.
REMOTE OPERATION Button Function Description Full Simplified Function recording of the selected log. Record / Click to start / stop the manual recording. Record Stop Click to take a snapshot of the current view. The Snapshot snapshot will be saved in the path you specified in “Record Setting”.
REMOTE OPERATION ‧Record path If “Manual” is checked, click “ ” or “ ” on the main control panel to start the manual recording immediately, and the recordings will be saved in the specified location. If “Motion” and / or “Alarm” are checked, the recording function will also be enabled at the remote side when any event is triggered at the DVR side, and the recordings will be saved in the specified location.
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REMOTE OPERATION Function Description HDD Number / Channel Specify the hard disk (HDD Number) and channel number (Channel) within which have the video data you need. Download by Time Specify the time range within which has the video data you want in the “Start Time”...
REMOTE OPERATION Firmware Upgrade This function is used to grade your DVR for function scalability. Note: Before using this function, make sure you have the correct upgrade files provided by your installer or distributor. Step1: Click “ ”, and select the IP address of your device in the address book. Step2: Click “...
REMOTE OPERATION 6.1.4. E-Map Video Viewer is also a Central Management System (CMS) software, which allows network device control & management for up to 16 devices simultaneously. Note: Before using this function, make sure Video Viewer is connected to all the devices (up to 16) you want to monitor.
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REMOTE OPERATION STEP3: When the E-Map group is created, you will see the tree on the top-left panel, showing all the devices you’ve added to this group. Icon Description The connected device is camera. When it’s selected, it will become red. The connected device is DVR.
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REMOTE OPERATION For Single E-Map Group Right-click on the group name to show the shortcut menu list, and select “Edit E-MAP” or “Remove E-MAP” as needed.
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REMOTE OPERATION For Building E-Map Group Right-click on the group name to show the shortcut menu list, and select “Edit Building E-MAP” or “Remove E-MAP” as needed. To edit or remove a certain level of the building E-Map group, right click on the level name, and select “Edit E-MAP”...
REMOTE OPERATION 6.2 Web Browser You can view the images or operate your DVR with a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Note: The supported PC operation systems are Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000. Note: To use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for remote access, please go to Apple’s official website (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/win.html) to download and install QuickTime first.
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REMOTE OPERATION Icon Description Click to go to the live view of the DVR. Click to enter the playback panel where you can search or select the event you want to play and download to your PC simultaneously. For details, please refer to “6.2.1 Event Download &...
REMOTE OPERATION Icon Description Click to pause the video playback. Click to stop the video playback. Click to play the video clip slowly, once to get 4X slower, twice get 8X slower. Click to open the playback search panel. 6.2.1 Event Download & Playback Close all / Click to close the current playback video clip (in the red frame), or...
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REMOTE OPERATION Audio Click to mute the playback if necessary, and click again to restore. (For Selected Note: Audio is available when your camera supports audio recording, Models Only) and connects to the video channel which supports audio recording and the audio input of the DVR. For details, please refer to “1.3 Rear Panel”...
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS For 16CH Models Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection) Video Compression Format H.264 Video Input 16 channels (composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC) Video Loop Output 16 channels (composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω...
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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 Mobile Surveillance Picture Zoom 2X digital zoom PTZ Control Alarm I/O 16 inputs, 1 output Key Lock (Password Protection) Local User Level Administrator & Operator Video Loss Detection Camera Title Supports up to 12 letters Video Adjustable Hue / Saturation / Contrast / Brightness Date Display Format...
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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS For 8CH Models Model 4 Model 5 Model 6 Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection) Video Compression Format H.264 Video Input 8 channels (composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC) Video Loop Output 8 channels (composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC) Video Output (BNC) Main Monitor For stable display...
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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS Model 4 Model 5 Model 6 Key Lock (Password Protection) Local User Level Administrator & Operator Video Loss Detection Camera Title Supports up to 12 letters Video Adjustable Hue / Saturation / Contrast / Brightness Date Display Format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY &...
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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS For 4CH Model Model 7 Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection) Video Compression Format H.264 Video Input 4 channels (composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC) Video Output (BNC) Main Monitor: For stable display Video Output (VGA) Built-in (Resolution support up to 1600 x 1200) Audio Input...
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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS Model 7 Key Lock (Password Protection) Local User Level Administrator & Operator Video Loss Detection Camera Title Supports up to 12 letters Video Adjustable Hue / Saturation / Contrast / Brightness Date Display Format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY & MM/DD/YY Daylight Saving Power Source (±10%) DC 19V...
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST Please upgrade the firmware of the DVR to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. If the USB flash drive is not supported by the DVR, the “USB ERROR” message will be shown on the screen.
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST Please upgrade the firmware of the DVR to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. MANUFACTURER MODEL CAPACITY ROTATION Seagate ST3320613AS 320GB 7200 rpm ST33500320AS 500GB 7200 rpm...
APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE QUICK START GENERAL CHANNEL TITLE EVENT STATUS DATE DISPLAY RECORD CONFIGURATION TIME SETUP DATE TIME DATE SETUP DATE INFO DISPLAY DATE OF MODE FORMAT DAYLIGHT DAYLIGHT SAVING SYSTEM TOOLS LANGUAGE ADMIN PASSWORD OPERATOR PASSWORD UPGRADE...
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APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE ADVANCED CONFIG DISPLAY DE-INTERLACE (For Selected Models Only) FULL SCREEN DURATION QUAD SCREEN DURATION (For Selected Models Only) DWELL SCREEN DURATION (For Selected Models Only) DISPLAY COVERT HDD DISPLAY MODE VGA OUTPUT ALPHA BLENDING RECORD MANUAL RECORD ENABLE EVENT RECORD ENABLE TIMER RECORD ENABLE...
APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT DVR time reset after power failure, for example, caused by a power outage, will cause the disorder of the recorded data, and users may have problems in searching the event clip they want.
APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION ‧ For 16CH Model Siren: When the DVR is triggered by alarm or motion, the COM connects with NO and the siren with strobe starts wailing and flashing. Magnetic Contact: When the magnetic contact is opened, the alarm will be triggered and the recording is on.
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APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION ‧ For 8CH Model Siren: When the DVR is triggered by alarm or motion, the COM connects with NO and the siren with strobe starts wailing and flashing. Magnetic Contact: When the magnetic contact is opened, the alarm will be triggered and the recording is on.
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APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION ‧ For 4CH Model Siren: When the DVR is triggered by alarm or motion, the COM connects with NO and the siren with strobe starts wailing and flashing. Magnetic Contact: When the magnetic contact is opened, the alarm will be triggered and the recording is on.
APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION Some DVR models allow users to install a DVD writer by themselves. To know whether your DVR supports this feature, please check with your local distributor or retailer. The supported DVD writer models are as follows. Please use only the suggested DVD writer models to ensure the compatibility.
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