XHDAR
Start Guide
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DVR
REAR PANEL
4ch DVR Rear Panel
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2
AUDIO IN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RS-485
RELAY
ALARM I N
POWER
AUDIO OUT
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-
C NC NO
G 4
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2
1
2Amax
3
5
6
4
10
8
9
7
8ch DVR Rear Panel(1 HDD Case)
2
1
10
8
9
MADE IN KOREA
KBD
PTZ
RELAY
ALARM I N
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK / DO NOT OPEN
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-
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C NC NO G 4
3
2
1
POWER
HD OUTPUT
7
3
5
4
6
8ch DVR Rear Panel(2 HDD Case)
1
2
7
3
5
4
6
10
16ch DVR Rear Panel
1
10
2
MADE IN KOREA
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK / DO NOT OPEN
5Amax
POWER
5Amax
HD OUTPUT
7
3
5
4
I/O
Description
No.
1
Video-In
Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2
Audio-In
Audio Input Device (with Amplifier)
3
Audio-Out
Audio Output Device (with Amplifier)
4
USB Port
USB 2.0 Port for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, or Firmware Update
5
HD OUTPUT
HD OUTPUT
6
LAN Port
4ch : 1/10/100M
8/16ch : 1/10/100/1000M
Power Input
4ch : 12 V/2A
8ch(1 HDD) : 12V/3A
8ch(2 HDD)/16ch : 12V/5A
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8
Alarm Output
Alarm Output
9
Sensor Input
Sensor Input
RS-485 Port
PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller connection
10
FRONT PANEL
4Ch/8ch DVR Front Panel (1 HDD Case)
8ch/16ch DVR Front Panel (2 HDD Case)
No.
Buttons
Indicate System Status
1
LED Indicator
Power, Record, Network
USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or
2
USB Port
Firmware Update
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DVR Installation Safety Tips
1. Make sure the cameras and the monitors are properly connected to the DVR.
2. The DVR should be placed in a dust and moisture free environment.
It must never be exposed to direct sunlight. Server room temperature is highly
recommended to reduce the chance of overheating. Overheating may cause
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the DVR to become unstable.
3. During the boot process, the DVR should not be interrupted by pressing any
buttons on the front keypad, mouse, or remote controller. Do not unplug the
power adapter or turn the DVR off during the boot process.
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A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) is highly recommended to prevent
malfunctioning of the DVR during a power outage.
KBD
PTZ
RELAY
ALARM I N
Formatting the Hard Drive Disk
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C NC NO G 4
3
2
1
After adjusting the time and date for the first time, it is highly recommended to
format your Hard Disk Drive.
1. Go to the System Menu and select the HDD submenu.
2. Select the Check box next to the HDDs.
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3. Click the [HDD Clear] button.
4. When the HDD formatting is complete, exit the main menu and reboot the DVR
to save all changes.
Main Menu
The Main Menu (Setup Menu) system includes six (6) sub-menus: System,
Device, Record, Network, Backup, & Q. Setup. To access the Setup Menu
right-click anywhere on the screen and select 'Setup Menu'.
The DVR's default user ID and password are: admin/ no password.
INITIAL SETUP
Initial Setup
When all necessary cameras and monitors are setup in their permanent locations,
connect them to the DVR. Use the diagram in the Quick Start Guide and manual
for additional information.
When all connections have been made, connect the DVR to an appropriate power
supply. The DVR will boot up automatically.
Date and Time Setup
Functions
1. Go to the System Menu and select SYSTEM INFO. Click on the pencil
icon next to the Date/ Time to enter edit mode.
2. Select the appropriate display format from the
[DATE/TIME FORMAT] drop down lists.
3. Select the appropriate date and local time in the [DATE/ TIME] section.
4. Select the appropriate time zone from the [TIME ZONE] drop down list.
5. If applicable, enable Daylight Savings mode.
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup Menu offers an automatic recording and HDD calculator.
By entering your anticipated recording days, or the desired recording resolution, the
DVR will provide you with the estimated days recorded on your current HDD
space.
1. Select how many days you wish to record on your current storage. The system
will populate recommended recording resolution, frame-rate, and quality.
2. Select the desired recording specifications. The system will display the
number of days that will be recorded on your available storage.
Note: To manually setup recording configurations, Quick Setup must be DISABLED.
If the "Use Quick Setup" option is enabled, the system will ignore all other
configurations set manually.
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