DVR User’s Manual

Version 1.0.2
Security Recommendations

Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity

1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords. It is recommended to change
default passwords immediately and choose a strong password whenever possible. A strong password should be made up of
at least 8 characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower-case letters.
2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR (WITHOUT HDD) (WITHOUT HDD), and IP
camera firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches and fixes.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly
Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users can access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to communicate and to view video feeds
remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the default ports reduces the risk of
outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between your devices and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from accessing the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password:
On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change the system’s credentials. You will
need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest revision or manually change the ONVIF password.
6. Forward Only Ports You Need:
● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge range of numbers to the device. Do not
DMZ the device's IP address.
● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a recorder on site; just the NVR is
needed.
7. Disable Auto-Login on KVMS Pro:
Those using KVMS Pro to view their system and on a computer, that is used by multiple people should disable auto-login.
This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the appropriate credentials from accessing the system.
8. Use a Different Username and Password for KVMS Pro:
If your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would not want someone collecting those passwords
and trying them out on your video surveillance system. Using a different username and password for your security system
will make it more difficult for someone to guess their way into your system.
9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:
If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features and functions they need to use
to perform their job.
10. UPnP:
● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would be a good thing. However, if
your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave the credentials defaulted, you may end up with unwanted
visitors.
● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature should be turned off regardless.
Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not used in real applications.
11. SNMP:
Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only temporarily, for tracing and testing
purposes only.
12. Multicast:
Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no known issues involving Multicast,
but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can enhance your network security.
13. Check the Log:
If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can check the system log. The system log
will show you which IP addresses were used to login to your system and what was accessed.
14. Physically Lock Down the Device:
Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best way to achieve this is to install the
recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room that is behind a lock and key.
 Introduction

3.1.2.1 General

This user’s manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations of the DVR
(WITHOUT HDD) devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").

DVR (WITHOUT HDD) Models

Smart 1U, E Model, Compact 1U, Mini 1U, 1U

Safety Instructions

The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words Meaning

Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or
unpredictable result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.

Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement to

the text.

Revision History

No. Version Revision Content Release Time

1 V1.01 First Release. Jan 21, 2018

2 V1.02 Modifications Oct 15, 2018

About the Manual

 The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the
actual product shall govern.
 All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product updates might
cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please contact the customer service for
the latest program and supplementary documentation.
 There still might be deviation between the actual value of some data and the value provided, if there is any
doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
 Please contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when using the device.
 We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
 All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the properties of their
respective owners.
 Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.
 If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.
 Important Safeguards and Warnings
Electrical safety
 All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
 The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling
or installation.
Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage
and installation.

Installation
 Keep upwards. Handle with care.
 Do not apply power to the Device before completing installation.
 Do not place objects on the Device.

Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not
liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Environment
The Device should be installed in a cool, dry place away from conditions such as direct sunlight,
inflammable substances, and explosive substances.

Accessories
 Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
 Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
 Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

Lithium battery
 Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
 When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same type. Risk of
explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
 Table of contents
SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 6
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 INSTALLING HDD ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.3 MINI 1U and Compact 1U ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 INSTALLING DEVICE INTO RACK ................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. GENERAL DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 FRONT PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Mini 1U ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1.3 1U DVR (WITHOUT HDD) ................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1.4 Compact 1U .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.1 Smart 1U ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Compact 1U .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 MINI 1Ｕ ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4 1U ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 MOUSE OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
4 CONNECTING BASICS.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 CONNECTING TO VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT ............................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Video Input ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 CONNECTING TO ALARM INPUT AND OUTPUT .............................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.3 Alarm Output ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 CONNECTING TO RS485 PORT ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.5 REPLACING BATTERY ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
5 LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 INITIAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.1 Booting up ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1.2 Initializing the Device ................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1.3 Resetting Password .................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 36
5.2 LIVE VIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
5.2.1 LIVE VIEW SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.2 LIVE VIEW CONTROL BAR ............................................................................................................................................................. 56
5.2.3 Navigation Bar .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
5.2.4 Shortcut Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
5.2.5 Color Setting.................................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.2.6 Live View Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 68
5.3 ENTERING MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.4 CONTROLLING PTZ CAMERAS ................................................................................................................................................... 73
5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings ........................................................................................................................ 73
5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel ............................................................................................................................... 74
 5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 76
5.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions ................................................................................................................................................ 78
5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 80
5.5 CONFIGURING CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 81
5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 84
5.5.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings.................................................................................................................................. 85
5.5.4 Configuring Overlay Settings .................................................................................................................................... 86
5.5.5 Configuring Covered Area Settings ........................................................................................................................... 87
5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type ......................................................................................................................................... 88
5.5.7 Upgrading Coaxial Camera ....................................................................................................................................... 89
5.6 CONFIGURING REMOTE DEVICES ............................................................................................................................................... 90
5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 90
5.6.2 Managing Remote Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 101
5.7 CONFIGURING RECORD SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 103
5.7.2 Enabling Record Control.............................................................................................................................................. 104
5.7.3 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule ........................................................................................................... 105
5.8 CONFIGURING SNAPSHOT SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................... 105
5.8.3 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 108
5.9 PLAYING BACK VIDEO ........................................................................................................................................................... 109
5.9.1 Enabling Record Control ......................................................................................................................................... 109
5.9.2 Instant Playback ..................................................................................................................................................... 110
5.9.2 Main Interface of Video Playback ............................................................................................................................... 110
5.9.3 Smart Search........................................................................................................................................................... 116
5.9.4 Marking and Playing Back Video ............................................................................................................................ 116
5.9.5 Playing Back Snapshots .......................................................................................................................................... 119
5.9.6 Playing Back Splices ................................................................................................................................................ 119
5.9.7 Using the File List .................................................................................................................................................... 120
5.10 ALARM EVENTS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 122
5.10.1 Video Detection ...................................................................................................................................................... 122
5.10.2 Intelligent Function ................................................................................................................................................. 131
5.10.3 Face Detection ........................................................................................................................................................ 141
5.10.4 Alarm Input Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 148
5.10.5 Alarm Output Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 154
5.11 IOT FUNCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 155
5.11.1 Configuring Sensor Settings .................................................................................................................................... 155
5.11.2 Configuring Temperature and Humidity Camera .................................................................................................... 161
5.11.3 Configuring Wireless Siren ...................................................................................................................................... 174
5.12 CONFIGURING POS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 175
5.12.2 Configuring POS Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 176
5.13 CONFIGURING BACKUP SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 178
5.13.1 Finding USB Device ................................................................................................................................................. 178
5.13.2 Backing up Files ...................................................................................................................................................... 178
5.14 NETWORK MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 180
5.14.1 Configuring Network Settings ................................................................................................................................. 180
5.15 CONFIGURING ACCOUNT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 196
5.15.2 Configuring Group Account ..................................................................................................................................... 202
5.15.3 Configuring Onvif Users .......................................................................................................................................... 205
5.16 VOICE MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................................................ 206
5.16.1 Configuring Audio Files ........................................................................................................................................... 207
5.17 STORAGE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 210
5.17.4 Configuring HDD Group .......................................................................................................................................... 212
5.17.5 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings ....................................................................................................................... 214
5.17.6 Configuring Quota Settings .................................................................................................................................... 217
5.17.7 Configuring Record Estimate .................................................................................................................................. 219
5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage Settings ........................................................................................................................... 221
5.18 CONFIGURING SYSTEM SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................. 223
5.18.1 Configuring General System Settings ..................................................................................................................... 223
5.18.2 Configuring RS232 Port Settings ............................................................................................................................. 224
5.18.3 Configuring Security Settings .................................................................................................................................. 226
5.18.4 Configuring System Maintenance Settings ............................................................................................................. 227
5.18.5 Exporting and Importing System Settings .............................................................................................................. 228
 5.18.6 Restoring Default Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 229
5.18.7 Upgrading the Device ............................................................................................................................................. 230
5.19 VIEWING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 233
5.19.2 Viewing Log Information ........................................................................................................................................ 234
5.19.3 Viewing Event Information ..................................................................................................................................... 235
5.19.4 Viewing Network Information ................................................................................................................................ 236
5.19.5 Viewing HDD Information ....................................................................................................................................... 237
5.19.6 Viewing Device Status............................................................................................................................................. 238
5.19.7 Viewing Channel Information ................................................................................................................................. 239
5.19.8 Viewing Data Stream Information .......................................................................................................................... 240
5.20 SECURITY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 241
5.20.1 Security Status ........................................................................................................................................................ 241
5.20.2 System Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 243
5.20.3 Attack Defense........................................................................................................................................................ 245
5.20.4 CA Certificate .......................................................................................................................................................... 249
5.20.5 Audio/Video Encryption .......................................................................................................................................... 250
5.20.6 Security Warning .................................................................................................................................................... 251
5.21 LOGOUT THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................................................. 241
6 WEB OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 242
6.1 CONNECTING TO NETWORK.................................................................................................................................................... 242
6.2 LOGGING IN THE WEB ........................................................................................................................................................... 242
6.3 RESETTING PASSWORD .......................................................................................................................................................... 243
6.4 INTRODUCING WEB MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 246
7 FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................................. 248
8. APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................................... 254
9. APPENDIX 1 HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ...................................................................................................................... 255
10. APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES ................................................................................................................ 257
11. APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST ......................................................................................................... 264
12. APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................................................................................... 265
13. APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE SWITCHER ........................................................................................................................... 266
14. APPENDIX 3 EARTHING ................................................................................................................................................ 267
15. APPENDIX 3 RJ45-RS232 CONNECTION CABLE DEFINITION .......................................................................................... 272
 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The Device is an excellent digital monitor product for security industry. The embedded LINUX OS assures the stable
operation. The H.264 and G.711 technologies assure the high-quality image and low bit stream. The frame-by-frame
play function displays more details for analysis, and provides the functions such as record, playback, and monitor and
assures the synchronization for audio and video. The Device also adopts the advanced control technology and great
network data transmission capability.
The Device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end and,
with strong networking capability it can get connected to the professional surveillance software (KVMS) to
form a security network to show its powerful remote monitoring function.
The Device is applicable to the areas such as bank, telecom, electricity, traffic, intelligent residential district,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy facilities.

1.2 Functions

The functions might be different depending on the software and hardware version of the model you
purchased.

Real-time Surveillance
 Support VGA port and HDMI port to realize the surveillance through monitors.

 Support HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.

IoT Management
Provide specific management module for IoT features including humidity and temperature data reports and alarms
linkage.
Sensor Integration
Integrate coaxial cameras with diverse array of sensors such as temperature, humidity and wireless alarm
devices.

Storage Management
 Special data format to guarantee data security and avoid the risk of modifying data viciously.

 Support digital watermark.

Compression Format
Support multiple-channel audio and video signal. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from
each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

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 Backup Function
 Support backup operation through USB port (such as USB storage disk, portable HDD, and burner).

 Client-end user can download the file from local HDD through network to backup.

Record & Playback

 Support each channel real-time record independently, and simultaneously support the functions such as
search, backward play, network monitor, record search, and download.
 Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
 Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time.
 Support zooming in the selected area in the live view.

Network Operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

Alarm Activation
 Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.

 The alarm input port and output port have the protection circuit to guarantee the Device safety.

Communication Port
 RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
 RS232 port can connect to keyboard, COM port of PC or the matrix control.
 Standard Ethernet port can realize network remote access function.
 The dual-network port has the multiple-address, fault tolerance, load balance setup mode.

PTZ Control
Support PTZ decoder through RS485 port.

Intelligent Operation
 Support mouse operation function.

 Support "copy and paste" function for the same settings.

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN through UPnP protocol.

Camera Self-adaptive
Auto-recognize and work with the PAL or NTSC camera and HD camera.

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2. Getting Started

2.1 Checking the Components

When you receive the Device, please check against the following checking list. If any of the items are missing or
damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.
Sequence Checking items Requirement

Appearance No obvious damage.

1 Package
No broken or distorted positions that
Packing materials
could be caused by hit.
Not torn up.

Do not tear up or throw away the

labels; otherwise the warranty services
2 Labels Labels on the device
are not ensured. You need to provide
the serial number of the product when
you call the after-sales service.

Appearance No obvious damage.

Data cables, power
3 Device
cables, fan cables, No connection loose.
mainboard

2.2 Installing HDD

Please check if the HDD is already installed in the Device when you first time using the Device. It is suggested to use
the HDD recommended officially. Do not use the PC HDD.

Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to replace the HDD.

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2.2.1 Smart 1U

1. Remove the screws to take 2. Fix the screws on the HDD 3. Match the screws with the
off the cover. but do not fasten them. holes on the DVR
(WITHOUT HDD)
(WITHOUT HDD) to place
the HDD.

4. Turn the DVR (WITHOUT 5. Use the HDD cable and 6. Put back the cover and
HDD) upside down to see power cable to connect fasten the screws.
the screws and then HDD and mainboard.
fasten them.

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2.2.2 E Model

2.2.2.1 Installing Battery

The battery is only provided with some models.

1. Put the battery cable through the hole. 2. Connect to the cable into the port.

2.2.2.2 Installing HDD

Skip step 6 if the battery is not equipped with the model you purchased.

1. Remove the screws to take 2. Remove the screws to take 3. Put the HDD onto the
off the cover. off the bracket. bracket.

4. Match the holes on the 5. Use screws to fix the HDD 6. (Optional) Put the
bracket with the screw onto the bracket. battery cable through
holes on HDD. the hole to connect into
the cable port.

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 7. Use the HDD cable and 8. Install the bracket back 9. Put back the cover and
power cable to connect and then fasten the fasten the screws.
HDD and mainboard. screws.

2.2.3 MINI 1U and Compact 1U

1. Remove the screws on the 2. Fix the screws on the HDD 3. Place the HDD onto the
rear panel. but do not be fastened. Device.

4. Turn the device to see the 5. Use the HDD cable and 6. Put back the cover and fix
back side of it. Aim the power cable to connect the screws.
screws of the HDD at the HDD and mainboard.
holes on the back of the
device and fix the screws.

2.2.4 1U

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 1. Remove the screws on the 2. Fix the screws onto the HDD, 3. Put the HDD into the Device.
cover. but do not be fastened.

4. Turn the device to see the 5. Use the HDD cable and 6. Put back the cover and fix the
back side of it. Aim the power cable to connect screws.
screws of the HDD at the HDD and mainboard.
holes on the back of the
device, and then fix the
screws.

2.3 Installing Device into Rack

Only 1.5U and 2U Devices support this installation.

To install the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) into Rack, do the following:
Check if the in-house temperature is lower than 35℃(95℉) and make sure the 15cm (6in.) spacing
around the Device for ventilation.
Use six screws to fix the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) on each side.
Install from the bottom up.

If you want to install more accessories to the rack, take preventive measures to avoid power socket overload.
Install more accessories to the rack if needed.

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 3. General Details
This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations, and typical connection.

3.1 Front Panel

3.1.1 Mini 1U
The following Figure 3-1 shows the Front panel of Mini 1U model (as an example).

Fi gu re 3 - 1

Please refer to the Error! Reference source not found. for detailed information.

Name Icon Function

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot
Power button up or shut down DVR (WITHOUT HDD).

Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up

Up and down.
、
Down Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

Shift current activated control,

Left

Right When playback, click these buttons to control playback
bar..

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

Confirm current operation

Enter ENTER Go to default button
Go to menu
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Assistant Fn
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control,
press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character
before the cursor.

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 In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.

In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English

character(small/capitalized) and etc.

Realize other special functions.

USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network error occurs or there is no network connection,

Network abnormal indication light Net
the light becomes red to alert you.

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified

HDD abnormal indication light HDD
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

3.1.3 1U DVR (WITHOUT HDD)

The following Figure 3-2 shows the Front panel of 1U model (as an example).

Fi gu re 3 - 2

Please refer to the Table 3-1 for detailed information.

Ico
Name Function
n
Power Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or
button shut down DVR (WITHOUT HDD).
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
Up down.
、
Down Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left Shift current activated control,

Right When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar..
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter ENTER Confirm current operation

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 Go to default button
Go to menu
Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it
for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
Assistant Fn
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys
to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
Net
indication light becomes red to alert you.
light
HDD
abnormal HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold
HDD
indication value, the light becomes red to alert you.
light
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
IR Receiver IR

Ta bl e 3 - 1

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 3.1.4 Compact 1U
The following Figure 3-3(a) shows the Front panel of Compact 1U model Type 1 (as an example).

Fi gu re 3 - 3( a)

The following Figure 3-3(b) shows the Front panel of Compact 1U model Type 2 (as an example).

Fi gu re 3- 4( b)
1 2 3
4

SN Name Function
The red light becomes on when HDD is
1 HDD status indictor light
abnormal.
The red light becomes on when the power
2 Power indicator light
connection is OK.
Network status indicator The red light becomes on when the network
3 light connection is abnormal.
4 USB2.0 port Connect to USB storage device, mouse

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3.2 Rear Panel

3.2.1 Smart 1U

No. Port Name Function

1 Video input port Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device,
2 USB port
keyboard and mouse.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
3 VGA port
port.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-
4 HDMI port
channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.

5 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.

6 Power input port Inputs DC 12V power.

7 Ground terminal.

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3.2.2 Compact 1U

No. Port Name Function

1 Video input port Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as
2 Audio input port
microphone.
3 Audio output port Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-
4 HDMI port
channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.

5 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.

RS485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
6 communication RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected
port to the cable B.
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device,
7 USB port
keyboard and mouse.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
8 VGA port
port.
9 Power input port Inputs DC 12V power.

10 Power button Turns on/off the DVR (WITHOUT HDD).

11 Ground terminal.
Power cable Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR (WITHOUT
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fastener HDD) in case there is any loss.

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3.2.3 MINI 1Ｕ

No. Port Name Function

4 groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2:
port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port
16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types: NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
Alarm input port
1–16
When your alarm input device is using external power, please make
sure the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.

1
3 groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2:
port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm
Alarm output port
signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the
1–3 (NO1–NO3;
external alarm device.
C1–C3)
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
Ground.

2 Video input port Connects to analog camera to input video signal.

Receives audio signal output from the devices such as
3 Audio input port
microphone. It corresponds to video input port 1.
Connects to the audio splitter taken from the package to convert to
4 DB25 port audio input port which receives the audio signal from devices
such as microphone. It corresponds to video input ports 2–16.
5 Audio output port Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-
6 HDMI port
channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.

Connects to external devices such as USB storage device,

7 USB port
keyboard and mouse.
8 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.

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 No. Port Name Function
RS485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
9 communication RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected
port to the cable B.
10 Power input port Inputs DC 12V power.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
11 VGA port
port.
12 Power button Turns on/off the DVR (WITHOUT HDD).
Power cable Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR
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fastener (WITHOUT HDD) to prevent loss.
14 Ground terminal.

3.2.4 1U

No. Port Name Function

1 Ground terminal.
4 groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2:
port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port
16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source.
There are two types: NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
Alarm input port
1–16
When your alarm input device is using external power, please
make sure the alarm input device and the DVR (WITHOUT HDD)
connect to the same ground.
2
3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1– C1,Group
2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3）). These ports output
Alarm output port
alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply
1–3 (NO1–NO3;
to the external alarm device.
C1–C3)
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
Ground.

3 Video input port Connects to analog camera to input video signal.

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No. Port Name Function
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as
4 Audio input port
microphone.
5 Audio output port Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-
6 HDMI port
channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.

Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and

7 USB port
USB storage device.
8 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.
RS485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
9 communication RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected
port to the cable B.
10 Power input port Inputs DC 12V power.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
11 VGA port
port.
12 Power button Turns on/off the DVR (WITHOUT HDD).
Power cable Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR (WITHOUT
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fastener HDD) in case there is any loss.

3.2 Remote Control Operations

Please note the remote control is not our standard accessory and might not be included in the accessary bag. It is
supplied dependent on the model you purchased.

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No. Name Function
1 Power button Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
Press this button to input device serial number, so that you can
2 Address
control the Device.
3 Forward Multi-step forward speed and normal speed playback.
4 Slow motion Multi-step slow motion speed or normal playback.
5 Next record In playback state, press this button to play back the next video.
In playback state, press this button to play back the previous
6 Previous record
video.
In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback.
In pause state, press this button to resume to normal playback.
In live view window interface, press this button to enter video
7 Play/Pause
search menu.

In the reverse playback state, press this button to pause reverse

playback.
8 Reverse/pause
In the reverse playback pause state, press this button to resume
to playback reversing state.
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close front
9 Esc.
interface or control).

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 No. Name Function
Start or stop record manually.
In record interface, use the direction buttons to select the channel
10 Record that you want to record.
Press this button for at least 1.5 seconds, and the manual
record interface will be displayed.
Switch between current activated controls by going left or right. In
11 Direction keys playback state, the keys control the playback progress bar.
Aux function (such as operating the PTZ menu).
Confirms an operation.
12 Enter/menu key Go to the OK button. Go to the menu.

Multiple-window
13 Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
switch
In single-channel monitoring mode, press this button to display
the PTZ control and color setting functions.
Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface, press this button with direction
keys to complete setup.
14 Fn
In text mode, press and hold this button to delete the last
character. To use the clearing function: Long press this button for
1.5 seconds.
In HDD menu, switch HDD recording time and other
information (as indicated in the pop-up message.
Input password, numbers. Switch channel.
Alphanumeric
15 Press Shift to switch the input method.
keys

3.3 Mouse Operations

The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users.

Operation Function
Password input dialogue box pops up if you have not logged in yet.
In live view window interface, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content.

Implement the control operation.

Click left mouse
button Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop-down list.

In text box, click the corresponding button on the panel to enter a numeral
or English character (small/capitalized).

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Operation Function

In English input mode: Click to enter a backspace and click to delete

the previous character.

In numeral input mode: Click to clear and click to delete the

previous character.

Implement special control operations such as double-click one item in the

file list to play back the video.
Double-click
In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window.
lef
Double-click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
t mouse button
mode.
Right-click in live view window interface, the shortcut menu is displayed. For
Right-click different series product, the shortcut menu may vary.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Click scroll wheel
Switch the items in the check box.
button
Page up or page down.
Point to select
Select current control and move it.
and move
Dragging Select motion detection zone.

a
Select privacy mask zone.
selection box with
left mouse button

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4 Connecting Basics
This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations, and typical connection.
Typical Connection Diagram

The following figure is for reference only. The actual product shall govern.

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 4.2 Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output

4.2.1 Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P, 75Ω.).
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal

The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and
etc.
The camera and the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission
distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use
optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high-tension
current.

Keep connection lugs in well contact

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and
oxidation.

4.2.2 Video Output

Video output includes a BNC (PAL/NTSC1.0VP-P, 75Ω) output, a VGA output and HDMI output. System supports BNC,
VGA and HDMI output at the same time.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:
 To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.

 Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.

 Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and
control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low- quality TV may result in device damage.

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 4.2.3 Audio Input
These series Product audio input port adopt BNC port.
Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.
Audio transmission is like video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away
from high tension current.

4.2.4 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC or RCA). It can directly connect to low
impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device.
If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can
adopt the following measures:
 Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.

 Reduce the volume of the sound box.

 Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve acoustics

environment.
 Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

4.3 Connecting to Alarm Input and Output

Please read the followings before connecting.

Alarm input
 Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input.
 Grounding signal is needed for alarm input.
 Alarm input needs the low-level voltage signal.
 Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close)
 When you are connecting two DVR (WITHOUT HDD)s or you are connecting one DVR (WITHOUT HDD) and
one other device, please use a relay to separate them.

Alarm output
The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less than 1A) to avoid high current
which may result in relay damage. Please use the contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and
the load.
How to connect PTZ decoder
 Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with DVR (WITHOUT HDD), otherwise you may not control the

PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used to connect to the grounding.
 Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures.

 For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on the far end to reduce

reflection and guarantee the signal quality.

 “485 A, B” of DVR (WITHOUT HDD) cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of another device.

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  The voltage between of A, B lines of the decoder should be less than 5V.

Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port

The alarm input ports are dependent on the model you purchased.

Icon Description
1，2，3，4，5，6
， ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
7，8，9，10，11，12
，
13，14，15，16
NO1 C1, NO2 C2,
There are four groups of normal open activation output (on/off button).
NO3 C3, NO4 C4
NO5 C5 NC5, There is one group of normal open activation output (on/off button).
Control power output of the 6th alarm output channel. Voltage current:
500mA.
CTRL 12V
When there is an alarm output, close the power output.
When the alarm is cancelled, open the power output.
Rated current.
+12V
Voltage current: 500mA.

Ground cable.

485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as decoder.
485 A/B 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines if there
are too many PTZ decoders.
Four-wire full-duplex RS485 port. T+ T-: output wire.
T+,T-,R+,R- R+ R-: input wire.

4.3.2 Alarm Input

Please refer to the following figure for more information.
 Grounding alarm inputs which includes Normal open and Normal close type.

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  Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external power to the alarm
detector).
 Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) and the ground of the alarm detector.
 Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) alarm input(ALARM)
 Use the same ground with that of DVR (WITHOUT HDD) if you use external power to the alarm device.

4.3.3 Alarm Output

 Provide external power to external alarm device.
 To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters table carefully.
 RS485 A/B cable is for theA/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

Refer to the actual product for relay model information.

Model HFD23/005-1ZS HRB1-S-DC5V
Material of the touch AgNi+ gold-plating AuAg10/AgNi10/CuNi30
Rated switch
30V DC 1A/125V AC 0.5A 24V DC 1A/125V AC 2A
capacity
Maximum switch
Rating 62.5VA/30W 250VA/48W
power
(Resistance Maximum switch
Load) 125V AC/60V DC 125V AC/60V DC
voltage
Maximum switch
2A 2A
currency
Between touches 400VAC 1 minute 500VAC 1 minute
Insulation Between touch and
1000VAC 1 minute 1000VAC 1 minute
winding
Turn-on Time 5ms max 5ms max
Turn-off Time 5ms max 5ms max
Longevity Mechanical 1×107times 5×106 times

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 Model HFD23/005-1ZS HRB1-S-DC5V
(300 times/MIN) (300 times/MIN)
5
1×10 times 2.5×104 times
Electrical
(30 times/MIN) (30 times/MIN)
Working Temperature -30℃–+70℃ -40℃–+70℃

4.4 Connecting to RS485 Port

Connect the RS485 cable of the PTZ camera to the RS485 port on the Device. Ensure the match of A and B
interfaces.
Connect the video out cable of the PTZ camera to the video input port on the Device.
Turn on the PTZ camera.

4.5 Replacing Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible.

We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time accuracy.

Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data completely!

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5 Local Configurations
Please read the following notes prior to using your Device.

 The interfaces in the Manual are used for introducing the operations and only for reference. The actual
interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between the
Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.
 The Manual is a general document for introducing the product, so there might be some functions described
for the Device in the Manual not apply to the model you purchased.
 Conventions for mouse operations on a menu.
 Click: On the menu, left-click the mouse once on an option to enter the option setting.
 Right-click: On any interface, right-click the mouse once to return to the previous level. For details about
mouse operations, see "3.4 Mouse Operations."

5.1 Initial Settings

5.1.1 Booting up

 Ensure the input voltage corresponds to the power requirement of the Device. Power on the Device after the
power cable is properly connected.
 To protect the Device, please connect the Device with the power cable first, and then connect to the power
source.
 To ensure the stable work of the Device and the external devices connected to the Device and to prolong the
batter life, it is recommended to refer to the national related standard to use the power source that provides
stable voltage with less interference from ripples. USP power source is recommended.
Connect the Device to the monitor. Plug in the power cable to the Device.
Press the power button to turn on the Device. The power indicator light is on.
On the connected monitor, the live view screen is displayed by default. If you turn on the Device during
the time period that is configured for recording, the system starts recording after it is turned on, and you
will see the icon indicating recording status is working in the specific channels.

5.1.2 Initializing the Device

When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin
(by default).

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 To secure the Device, it is strongly recommended for you to properly keep the password for admin and modify it
regularly.
Turn on the Device.
The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 5-1.

Configure the password information for admin. For details, see Table 5-1.

Parameter Description
User By default, the user is admin.

Password In the Password box, enter the password for admin.

The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 characters
Confirm Password and contain at least two types from number, letter and special
characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
In the Prompt Question box, enter the information that can remind you
of the password.

Prompt Question
On the login interface, click , the prompt will display to help you
find back the password.

Click Next.
The unlock pattern setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-2.

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Draw a unlock pattern.
After the setting is completed, the password protection settings interface is displayed. See Figure 5-3.

 The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points.
 If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip.
 Once you have configured the unlock pattern, the system will require the unlock pattern as the
default login method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for login.

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 Configure the protection parameters for password. For details, see Table 5-2.
After configuration, if you forgot the password for admin user, you can reset the password through the
reserved email address or security questions. For details about resetting the password, see "5.1.3
Resetting Password."
If you do not want to configure the settings, disable the email address and security questions functions on
the interface.

Password
Description
Protection Mode
Enter the reserved email address.
In the Email Address box, enter an email address for password reset. In
Email Address case you forgot password, enter the security code that you will get from
this reserved email address to reset the password of
admin.
Configure the security questions and answers.
Security Questions
In case you forgot password, enter the answers to the questions can make
you reset the password.

If you want to configure the email or security questions fucntion later or you want to change the
configurations, select Main Menu  Account  USER.

Click Save to complete the settings.

The End-User License Agreement interface is displayed. Select the I have read and agree to all
terms check box. Click Next.
The Startup Wizard interface is displayed. For details about quick settings during startup, see "5.1.4 Setting
Up with the Startup Wizard."

5.1.3 Resetting Password

You can reset the password through the QR code or the security questions.
 To reset through the QR code, make sure the Enable check box is selected in Main Menu
 System  SECURITY > Password Reset.
 To reset through the security questions, make sure the security quesitons is configured. Enter the
login interface.
 If you have configured unlock pattern, the unlock pattern login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-4.
Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-5.
 If you did not configure unlock pattern, the password login interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-5.

On the unlock pattern login interface, click Switch User to login; or on the password login interface, in the
User Name list, select other users to login.

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Click .
 If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is displayed. See Figure 5-
6. Enter the email address, and then click Next, the Reset the password interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-7.
 If you have set the reserved email address, the Reset the password interface is displayed. See Figure
5-7.

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Rest the password.
 QR code
Follow the onscreen instructions to get the security code in your reserved email address. In the
Security code box, enter the security code.

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  You are given the limited times to get the security code by scanning the QR code within 24
hours. Please operate carefully.
 Please use the security code received in your email box to reset the password within 24 hours;
otherwise the security code becomes invalid.
 Security questions
On the Reset the password interface as shown in Figure 5-6, in the Reset Type list, select Security
Questions, the Security Questions interface is displayed, see Figure 5-8.

If you did not configure the security questions before, in the Reset Type list, there will be no Security
Questions.
In the Answer box, enter the correct answers.

Click Next.
The new password resetting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-9.

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In the New Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box.
Click Save. The password resetting is started.
After resetting is completed, a pop-up message is displayed.
Click OK.
A pop-up message is displayed asking if you want to sync the password with the remote devices, see
Figure 5-10.
 Click Cancel, the resetting is finished.
 Click OK, the Sync Info interface is displayed. See Figure 5-10.

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This message appears only when there are digital channels instead of complete analog channels.

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 5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard

5.1.4.1 Entering Startup Wizard

The Startup Wizard helps you configure the basic settings to set up the Device.
After you have initialized the Device, the Startup Wizard interface is displayed. See Figure 5- 12.

If you select the Auto-check for updates check box, the system will notify you automatically when updates are
available.

5.1.4.2 Configuring General Settings

You can configure the general settings for the Device such as Device name, language, and settings for instant playback.
You can also configure general settings by selecting Main Menu  System  General 
General.
On the Startup Wizard interface, click Next.
The General interface is displayed. See Figure 5-13.

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 Configure the general settings parameters. See Table 5-3.
Parameter Description
Device Name In the Device Name box, enter the Device name.

Device No. In the Device No. box, enter a number for the Device.

Language In the Language list, select a language for the Device system.
In the Video Standard list, select PAL or NTSC according to your actual
Video Standard
situation.
In the Instant Play box, enter the time length for playing back the recoded
video. The value ranges from 5 to 60.
Instant Play (Min.)
On the live view control bar, click the instant playback button to play
back the recorded video within the configured time.
In the Auto Logout box, enter the standby time for the Device. The Device
automatically logs out when it is not working for the configured time period.
You need to login the Device again.
Auto Logout (Min.) The value ranges from 0 to 60. 0 indicates there is not standby time for the
Device.
Click Monitor Channel(s) when logout. You can select the channels
that you want to continue monitoring when you logged out.
Enable the navigation bar. When you click on the live view screen, the
Navigation Bar
navigation bar is displayed.
Adjust the speed of double-click by moving the slider.
Mouse Sensitivity
The bigger the value is, the faster the double-clicking speed must be.

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 5.1.4.3 Configuring Date and Time Settings
You can configure the system time, choose the time zone, set the daylight saving time, and enable the NTP server.
You can also configure date and time settings by selecting Main Menu  System  General
 Date &Time.
After you have configured the general settings, on the General interface, click Next.
The Date & Time interface is displayed. See Figure 5-14.

Configure the settings for date and time parameters. See Table 5-4.
Parameter Description
In the System Time box, enter time for the system.
Click the time zone list, you can select a time zone for the system, and the
time in adjust automatically.

System Time

Do not change the system time randomly; otherwise the recorded video
cannot be searched. It is recommended to avoid the recoding period or stop
recording first before you change the system time.
Date Format In the Date Format list, select a date format for the system.

Date Separator In the Date Separator list, select a separator style for the date.
In the Time Format list, select 12-HOUR or 24-HOUR for the time
Time Format
display style.
DST Enable the Daylight-Saving Time function. Click Week or click Date.

Start Time
Configure the start time and end time for the DST.
End Time

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 Parameter Description
NTP Enable the NTP function to sync the Device time with the NTP server.
In the Server box, enter the IP address or domain name of the corresponding
NTP server.
Server
Click Manual Update, the Device starts syncing with the server
immediately.
Port The system supports TCP protocol only and the default setting is 123.
In the Interval box, enter the amount of time that you want the Device to
Interval (Min.)
sync time with the NTP server. The value ranges from 0 to 65535.

5.1.4.4 Configuring Network Settings

You can configure the basic network settings such as net mode, IP version, and IP address of the Device.
You can also configure network settings by selecting Main Menu  Network  TCP/IP.
After you have configured the date and time settings, on the Date&Time interface, click Next.
The NETWORK interface is displayed. See Figure 5-15.

Configure the settings for network parameters. See 0.

Parameter Description
Multi-address: Two Ethernet ports work separately through either of
which you can request the Device to provide the services such as HTTP
Net Mode and RTSP. You need to configure a default Ethernet port (usually the
Ethernet port 1 by default) to request the services
from the device end such as DHCP, Email and FTP. If one of the

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Parameter Description
two Ethernet ports is disconnected as detected by networking testing,
the system network status is regarded as offline.
Fault Tolerance: Two Ethernet ports share one IP address. Normally
only one Ethernet port is working and when this port fails, the other
port will start working automatically to ensure the network connection.
When testing the network status, the network is regarded as offline
only when both of the two Ethernet ports are disconnected. The two
Ethernet ports are used under the same LAN.
Load Balance: Two network cards share one IP address and they are
working at the same time to share the network load averagely. If one of
them fails, the other can continue working normally.
When testing the network status, the network is regarded as offline
only when both of the two Ethernet ports are disconnected. The two
Ethernet ports are used under the same LAN.

The Device with single Ethernet port does not support this function.
In the Ethernet Card list, select an Ethernet port as a default port. This
Default Ethernet Port setting is available only when the Multi-address is selected in the
Net Mode list.
In the IP Version list, you can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are
IP Version
supported for access.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Device.
Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway
are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled.
If DHCP is effective, the obtained information will display in the IP
Address box, Subnet Mask box and Default Gateway box. If not, all
DHCP values show 0.0.0.0.
If you want manually to configure the IP information, disable the DHCP
function first.
If PPPoE connection is successful, the IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, and DHCP are not available for configuration.
IP Address Enter the IP address and configure the corresponding subnet mask and
default gateway.
Subnet Mask

IP address and default gateway must be in the same network segment.

Default Gateway

DNS DHCP Enable the DHCP function to get the DNS address from router.

Preferred DNS In the Preferred DNS box, enter the IP address of DNS.

Alternate DNS In the Alternate DNS box, enter the IP address of alternate DNS.
In the MTU box, enter a value for network card. The value ranges from
MTU
1280 byte through 1500 byte. The default is 1500.

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 Parameter Description

 Modifying MTU value will cause network interruption and restart,

which interrupt the network service. There is a pop-up message to let
you confirm if you want to save the modification, if yes, the
modification takes effect.
 Suggested MTU values are as below.
 1500: The biggest value of Ethernet information package. This
value is typically selected if there is no PPPoE or VPN connection,
and it is also the default value of some routers, network adapters
and switches.
 1492: Optimized value for PPPoE.
 1468: Optimized value for DHCP.
 1450: Optimized value for VPN.
Click Test to test if the entered IP address and gateway are
Test
interworking.

5.1.4.5 Configuring InstaOn Settings

You can add the Device into your cell phone client or the platform to manage.
Youcan also configure InstaOn function by selecting Main Menu  Network  InstaOnCloud.

Make sure the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) is connected into the Internet, and if yes, in the Status box of the InstaOn
interface, it shows Online.
After you have configured the network settings, on the NETWORK interface, click
Next.
The InstaOn Cloud interface is displayed. See Figure 5-16.

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 Enable the InstaOn function. Click Apply.
You can start adding the device.
 Cell Phone Client: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to add the device into the Cell Phone
Client, and then you can start accessing the Device.
 Platform: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the InstaOn management platform
and add the Device SN into the platform. Then you can access and manage the device in the WAN.
For details, please refer to the InstaOn operation manual.

You can also enter the QR code of Cell Phone Client and Device SN by clickin on the top
g right of the
interfaces after you have entered the Main Menu.
To use this function, take adding device into Cell Phone Client as an example.

Adding Device into Cell Phone Client

Use your cell phone to scan the QR code under Cell Phone Client to download the application.

On your cell phone, open the application, and then tap . The menu is displayed. You can start adding
the device.
Tap Device Manager.
The Device Manager interface is displayed. See Figure 5-17.

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Tap on the top right corner.

2) The interface requiring device initialization is displayed. A pop-up message reminding you to make sure the Device is initialized
is displayed.
Tap OK.
 If
the Device has not been initialized, Tap Device Initialization to perform initializing by following the onscreen instructions.
 If
the Device has been initialized, you can start adding it directly. Tap Add Device.
The Add Device interface is displayed. See Figure 5-18.

You can add wireless device or wired device. The Manual takes adding wired device as an example.

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 Tap InstaOn.
The InstaOn interface is displayed. See Figure 5-19.

Enter a name for the DVR (WITHOUT HDD), the username and password, scan the QR code under Device SN.
Tap Start Live Preview.

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 The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone. See Figure 5-20.

5.1.4.6 Configuring Encode Settings

You can configure the settings of main stream and sub stream for the Device.
You can also configure encode settings by selecting Main Menu  Camera  Encode 
Encode.
After you have configured the InstaOn settings, on the InstaOn interface, click Next.
The Encode interface is displayed. See Figure 5-21.

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 Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters. See Table 5-6.
Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit
Smart Codec stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage
space.
Main Stream: In the Type list, select General, MD (Motion Detect), or
Type Alarm.
Sub Stream: This setting is not configurable.
In the Compression list, select the encode mode.
H.265: Main profile encoding.
H.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high definition.
Compression This setting is recommended.
H.264: Main profile encoding.
H.264B: Baseline profile encoding. This setting requires higher bit
stream compared with other settings for the same definition.
In the Resolution list, select resolution for the video.
Resolution The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your
device model.
Configure the frames per second for the video. The higher the value, the
clearer and smoother the image will become. Frame rate changes along
Frame Rate (FPS)
with the resolution.
Generally, in PAL format, you can select the value from 1 through 25;
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 Parameter Description
However, the actual range of frame rate that you can select depends
on the capability of the Device.
In the Bit Rate Type list, select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR
Bit Rate Type (Variable Bit Rate). If you select CBR, the image quality cannot be
configured; if you select VBR, the image quality can be configured.
This function is available if you select VBR in the Bit Rate List.
Quality
The bigger the value is, the better the image will become.
I Frame Interval The interval between two reference frames.
In the Bit Rate list, select a value or enter a customized value to change the
Bit Rate (Kb/S) image quality. The bigger the value is, the better the
image will become.
Video Enable the function for sub stream.
Click More Setting, the More Setting interface is displayed.
Audio Encode: This function is enabled by default for main stream.
Audio Encode
You need to manually enable it for sub stream 1. Once this function is
enabled, the recorded video file is composite audio and video stream.
Audio Source: In the Audio Source list, you can select LOCAL
Audio Source and HDCVI.
 LOCAL: The audio signal is input from Audio In port.
 HDCVI: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera. Audio
Format: In the Audio Format list, select a format that you need.
Audio Format

5.1.4.7 Configuring Snapshot Settings

You can configure the basic snapshot settings such as quantity of snapshot each time, channel(s) to take snapshot, and
image size and quality of snapshot.
You can also configure general settings by selecting Main Menu  Camera  Encode 
Snapshot.
For more information about snapshot settings, see "5.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings."
After you have configured the encode settings, on the Encode interface, click Next.
The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-22.

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 Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters. See Table 5-7.
Parameter Description
In the Manual Snap list, select how many snapshots you want to
Manual Snap
take each time.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
Mode In the Mode list, select type of snapshots.
Image Size In the Image Size list, select a value for the image.
Configure the image quality by 6 levels. The higher the level, the
Image Quality
better the image will become.
Interval Configure or customize the snapshot frequency.

5.1.4.8 Configuring Basic Storage Settings

You can configure the settings for the situations when HDD is full, file length and time length of recorded video, and the
settings if to auto-delete the old files.
You can also configure basic storage settings by selecting Main Menu  Storage  BASIC.
After you have configured the encode settings, on the SNAPSHOT interface, click
Next.
The BASIC interface is displayed. See Figure 5-23.

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 Configure the basic storage settings parameters. See Table 5-8.
Parameter Description
Configure the settings for the situation when all the read/write discs are
full, and there is no more free disc.
HDD Full Select Stop Record to stop recording
Select Overwrite to overwrite the recorded video files always from
the earliest time.
Pack Mode Configure the time length and file length for each recorded video.
Configure whether to delete the old files and if yes, in the Auto-
Auto-Delete Old
Delete Old Files list, select Customized to configure the time length for
Files
how long you want to keep the old files.

5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule

You can configure the schedule for the recorded video such as channels to record, alarm settings, and the armed
period.
You can also configure recorded video storage settings by selecting Main Menu  Storage 
Schedule  Record.
After you have configured the basic storage settings, on the BASIC interface, click
Next.
The Record interface is displayed. See Figure 5-24.

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 Configure the record settings parameters. See Table 5-9.
Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to record the video.
In the Pre-record list, enter the amount of time that you want to start
Pre-record
the recording in advance.
If there are several HDDs installed to the Device, you can set one of the
HDDs as the redundant HDD to save the recorded files into different HDDs.
In case one of the HDDs is damaged, you can find the backup in the other
HDD.
Select Main Menu  Storage  HDD MANAGER, and then seta
HDD as redundant HDD.
Select Main Menu  Storage  Schedule  Record,andthen select
the Redundancy check box.
 If the selected channel is not recording, the redundancy function
Redundancy
takes effect next time you record no matter you select the check
box or not.
 If the selected channel is recording, the current recorded files will
be packed, and then start recording according to the new
schedule.

 Not all models support this function.

 The redundant HDD only back up the recorded videos but not
snapshots.
Select the check box of the event type which includes General, MD
(motion detect, video loss, tempering, diagnosis), Alarm (IoT alarms, local
Event type
alarms, alarms from alarm box, IPC external alarms, IPC Offline
alarms), MD & Alarm, Intel (IVS events, face detection), and POS.
Define a period during which the configured recording setting is
Period
active.

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Parameter Description

The system only activates the alarm in the defined period.

Copy Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

Define the video recording period by drawing or editing. By default, it is active all the time.
 Define the period by drawing.
Select the check box of event type. See Figure 5-25.

Define a period. The system supports maximum six periods.

 Define for the whole week: Click next to All, all the icon switches to , you can define
the period for all the days simultaneously.

 Define for several days of a week: Click before each day one by one, the

icon switches to . You can define the period for the selected days simultaneously.
On the timeline, drag to define a period. The Device starts recoding the selected
event type in the defined period. See Figure 5-26.

The color bar indicates the event type that is effective in a defined period:

 Recording priority in case of event types are overlapped: MD&Alarm 

Alarm  Intel  MD  General.

 Select the check box of event type, and then click to clear the defined
period.

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  When selecting MD&Alarm, the respective check box of MD and Alarm will be cleared.
 Define the period by editing. Take Sunday as an example.

Click .
The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 5-27.

Enter the time frame for the period and select the event check box.
 There are six periods for you to set for each day.
 Under Copy, select All to apply the settings to all the days of a week, or select specific day(s)
that you want to apply the settings to.
Click Apply to save the settings. Click Apply to complete the settings.

 Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

 After configuring the recording schedule settings, you need to perform the following operations to
start recording according to the defined schedule.
 Enable the alarm event and cofigure the settings for the recording channel. For details, see
"5.10 Alarm Events Settings."
 You need to enable the recording function, see "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."

5.1.4.10 C
onfiguring Snapshot Storage Schedule
You can configure the storage schedule for the snapshot such as channels to take snapshot, alarm settings, and the
armed period.
You can also configure snapshot storage settings by selecting Main Menu  Storage 
Schedule  Snapshot.
After you have configured the video recording settings, on the Record interface, click
Next.
The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-28.

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 Configure the snapshot settings parameters. See Table 5-10.
Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to take a snapshot.
Select the check box of the event type which includes General, MD,
Event type
Alarm, MD&Alarm, Intel, and POS.
Define a period during which the configured snapshot setting is
Period active. For details about defining a period, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring
Recorded Video Storage Schedule."
Copy Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

Click Finished.
A pop-up message is displayed.
Click OK.
The live view screen is displayed. The setting up with startup wizard is completed. You can start using the
Device.

5.2 Live View

After you logged in the Device, the live view is displayed. See Figure 5-29. The number of channels displayed depends on
your model.

To enter the live view screen from other interfaces, click on the top right of the screen.

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 5.2.1 Live View Screen
You can view the live video from the connected cameras through each channel on the screen.
 By default, the system time, channel name and channel number are displayed on each channel window. This

setting can be configured by selecting Main Menu > Camera > OVERLAY.
 The figure in the bottom right corner represents channel number. If the channel position is changed or the

channel name is modified, you can recognize the channel number by this figure and then perform the
operations such as record query and playback.
For the icons displayed on each channel, see Table 5-11.
Icon Function
Indicates recording status. This icon displays when the video is being recorded.

This icon displays when the motion detection occurs in the scene.

This icon displays when the video loss is detected.

This icon displays when the channel monitoring is locked.

To switch the position of two channels, point to one of the two channels, and then drag the window to the other
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 5.2.2 Live View Control bar
The live view control bar provides you access to perform the operations such as playback, zoom, real-time backup,
manual snapshot, voice talk, adding remote devices, and streams switch.
When you move the pointer to the top middle position of a channel window, the live view control bar is displayed.
See Figure 5-30 for analog channel and Figure 5-31 for digital channel.

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 No. Function No. Function No. Function
1 Instant Play 4 Manual Snap 7 Add IP Camera

2 Digital Zoom 5 Mute

Real-time
3 6 Audio Talk
Backup

5.2.2.1 Instant Playback

You can play back the previous five minutes to sixty minutes of the recorded video.

By clicking , the instant playback interface is displayed. The instant playback has the following features:
 Move the slider to choose the time you want to start playing.
 Play, pause and close playback.
 The information such as channel name and recording status icon are shielded during instant playback and will
not display until exited.
 During playback, screen split layout switch is not allowed.
 To change the playback time, select Main Menu  System > GENERAL, in the InstantPlay box, enter the time
you want to play back. See Figure 5-32.

5.2.2.2 Digital Zoom

You can enlarge a specific area of the image to view the details by either of the following two ways.

 Click , the icon switches to . Hold down the left mouse button to select the area you want to enlarge.
The area is enlarged after the left mouse button isreleased.
 Point to the center that you want to enlarge, rotate the wheel button to enlarge the area.

 For some models, when the image is enlarged in the first way described previously, the selected area is
zoomed proportionally according to the window.
 When the image is in the enlarged status, you can drag the image toward any direction to view the other
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  Right-click on the enlarged image to return the original status.

5.2.2.3 Real-time Backup

You can record the video of any channel and save the clip into a USB storage device.

By clicking , the recording is started. To stop recording, click this icon again. The clip is automatically saved into
the connected USB storage device.

5.2.2.4 Manual Snapshot

You can take one to five snapshots of the video and save into a USB storage device.

By clicking , you can take snapshots. The snapshots are automatically saved into the connected USB storage
device. You can view the snapshots on your PC.

Tochange the quantity of snapshots, select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot,in the Manual Snap
list, select the snapshot quantity.

5.2.2.5 Bidirectional Talk (Digital channel only)

You can perform the voice interaction between the Device and the remote device to improve efficiency of
emergency. This function is supported only when the remotely connected IPC device supports bidirectional talk.

5.2..5.1 Click , the icon switches to , the bidirectional talk of the remote device is turned on. The bidirectional
talk of other digital channels is disabled.

5.2..5.2 Click to cancel the bidirectional talk. The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is resumed.

5.2.2.6 Mute (Analog channel only)

You can mute the video sound by clicking . This function is supported in single-channel view.

5.2.2.7 Remote Devices (Digital channel only)

You can view the information of remote devices and add new remote devices to replace the current connected devices.

By clicking , the Camera Registration interface is displayed. For details about adding the remote devices, see
"5.6 Configuring Remote Devices."

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5.2.3 Navigation Bar
You can access the functions to perform operations through the function icons on the navigation bar. For example,
you can access Main Menu and switch window split mode. See Figure 5-33.

The navigation bar is disabled by default. It does not appear in the live view screen until it is enabled. To enable it,
select Main Menu  System  General, enable the Navigation Bar,and then click Apply.

Icon Function

Open Main Menu.

Expand or condense the navigation bar.

Select view layout.

Go to the previous screen.

Go to the next screen.

Enable tour function. The icon switches to .

Open the PTZ control panel. For details, see "5.4 Controlling
PTZ Cameras."
Open the Color Setting interface. For details, see "5.2.5 Color
Setting."

This function is supported only in single-channel layout.

Open the record search interface. For detail, see "5.9 Playing
Back Video."
Open the EVENT interface to view the device alarm status. For
details, see "5.19.3 Viewing Event Information."
Open the CHANNEL INFO interface to display the information of
each channel.
Open the CAMERA REGISTRATION interface. For details, see
"5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices."
Open the NETWORK interface. For details, see "5.14.1
Configuring Network Settings."
Open the HDD MANAGER interface. For details, see "5.17.3
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 Icon Function
Open the USB MANAGER interface. For details about USB operations,
see "5.13.2 Backing up Files", "5.19.2 Viewing Log Information",
"5.18.5 Exporting and Importing System Settings",
"5.18.7 Upgrading the Device."

5.2.4 Shortcut Menu

You can quickly access some function interfaces such as main menu, record search, PTZ setting, color setting and
select the view split mode.
Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed. See Figure 5-34. For details about the
functions of shortcut menu, see Table 5-13.

After you access any interface through shortcut menu, you can return to the previous screen by right-
clicking on the current screen.

Function Description
Main Menu Open Main Menu interface.
Open the Playback interface where you can search and play back
Search
record files.
PTZ Open the PTZ interface.
Configure the live view screen as a single-channel layout or multi-
View Layout
channel layout.
Previous Screen Click Previous Screen to go to the previous screen. For example, if you
are using 4-split mode, the first screen is displaying the
Next Screen
channel 1-4, click Next screen, you can view channel 5-8.
Open the CAMERA REGISTRATION interface. For details, see
Camera Registration
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 Function Description
Adding Remote Devices."
Select Record, you can configure the recording mode as Auto or
Manual, or stop the recording. You can also enable or disable
Manual
snapshot function
Select Alarm Out, you can configure alarm output settings.
Select General, the layout of live view screen is as default. Select
Preview Mode Show Face List, the detected face snapshots are
displayed in the bottom of the live view screen.
Point to the channel window and right-click on it to open the shortcut
menu, and then click Auto Focus.
Auto Focus

Not all cameras support this function.

Open the COLOR interface where you can adjust the video image
Color Setting
color.
Image Click to modify the camera properties.

5.2.5 Color Setting

You can adjust the video image color effect such as sharpness, brightness, and contrast. The parameters are different
according to the connected camera type. Take analog channel as an example.
In the live view screen, right-click on the analog channel to see the shortcut menu, and then select Color Setting, the
COLOR interface is displayed. See Figure 5-35.
For details, see "5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings."

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Parameter Description
Divide 24 hours into two periods and configure the corresponding
Period
color settings.
Effective Time Enable the function and then set the effective time for each period.
Adjust the sharpness of image edge. The bigger the value is, the more
Sharpness obvious the image edge, and the noise is also greater.
The value ranges from 1 to 15. The default value is 1.
Adjust the hue of image. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The
Hue
default value is 50.
Adjust the image brightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The
default value is 50.
The bigger the value is, the brighter the image will become. You can
Brightness adjust this value when the image as a whole looks dark or bright.
However, the image is likely to become dim if the value is too big.
The recommended range is between 40 and 60.

Adjust the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious
the contrast between the light area and dark area will become. You can
adjust this value when the contrast is not obvious. However, if the
value is too big, the dark area is likely to become darker and the light
Contrast
area over exposed. If the value is too small, the image is likely to
become dim.
The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The
recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Adjust the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color will
become. This value does not influence the general image lightness.
Saturation The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The
recommended range is between 40 and 60.

In the Color Mode list, you can select Standard, Soft, Bright, Colorful,
Bank, Customized 1, Customized 2, Customized 3,
Color Mode and Customized 4.
The sharpness, hue, brightness, contrast and saturation will adjust
automatically according to the selected color mode.
Enhance the image effect. Adjust the effect value.

Click , image is adjusted to the optimized effect automatically.

EQ Click , the current effect setting will be locked.

Only HD analog channel supports this function.

Adjust the display position of the image in the channel window. The
value indicates pixel. The default value is 16.
Position

This function is only supported by analog channel.

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 Parameter Description
Customized You can customize four color modes.
1. Click Customized. The Customized Color interface is displayed.
2. In the Color Mode list, select Customized 1, for example. Then
configure the settings for sharpness, hue, brightness, contrast and
saturation. If you select All, the configuration will apply to all four
customized color modes.
3. Click OK.
4. On the COLOR interface, in the Color Mode list, you can select the
customized color mode.

5.2.6 Live View Display

5.5.6.1 Configuring Display Settings

You can configure the display effect such as displaying time title and channel title, adjusting image transparency,
and selecting the resolution.
Select Main Menu  Display  Display.
The DISPLAY interface is displayed. See Figure 5-36.

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 Configure the settings for the display parameters. See Table 5-15.
Parameter Description
Out Port Indicates the main screen port.
Time Title Select the Time Title check box, the current system time displays
in each channel window in live view screen. To hide
the time, clear the check box.
Channel Title Select the Channel Title check box, the channel name, channel
number and recording status display in each channel window in
live view screen. To hide the time, clear the check
box.
Original Rate Select the Original Rate check box, the video image displays
in its actual size in the channel window.
IVS Rule Select the IVS Rule Preview check box to enable IVS rule
Preview preview function.
Transparency Configure the transparency of the graphical user interface (GUI).
Main
The higher the value, the more transparent the GUI
Screen
becomes.
Resolution Select resolution for the video. The default resolution for VGA
port and HDMI port is 1280×1024.

Some of the resolution options might not be supported on the

HDMI port.
Preview Mode General: No information is displayed on the channel window.
Show Face List: Displays the detected face snapshots taken as
a result of face detection on the bottom of the
live view screen.

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 Parameter Description
Enable Enable extra screen function. After this function is enabled,
you can select which port as extra screen port, and the other port
automatically becomes the main screen port.
Out Port Select the VGA port or HDMI port as the port connected by a
secondary monitor. For example, if you select HDMI port as the
Extra extra screen port, the VGA port automatically becomes
Screen the main screen port.
Resolution Select resolution for the video. The default resolution for VGA
port and HDMI port is 1280×720.

Some of the resolution options might not be supported on the

HDMI port.

 The main menu does not display on the extra screen.

 If you do not enable the extra screen function, both the VGA port and HDMI port display the
same image.

5.2.6.1 Configuring Viewing Layout

You can configure the view layout in the live view screen.
Select Main Menu  Display  VIEW.
The View Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-37.

Configure the view layout by clicking the layout buttons on the bottom. See Figure 5- 38.

For example, click and select 9-16, the view layout changes immediately, see Figure 5-39.

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 Adjust the position of channels if needed.
In the channel list, for example, in the channel 9 list, you can select 10, and then the channel 9 and
channel 10 exchange positions.
Click Apply to complete the settings.
The live view screen displays the same layout as configured in this section.

5.2.6.2 Configuring Zero-Channel Settings

You can view several video sources on one channel on the web end.
Select Main Menu  Display  Zero-Channel.
The ZERO-CHANNEL interface is displayed. See Figure 5-40.

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 Configure the settings for the zero-channel parameters. See Table 5-16.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable zero-channel function.
In the Compression list, select the video compression standard
Compression
according to the device capability. The default is H.264.
In the Resolution list, select the video resolution. The default is
Resolution
704×576 (D1).
Select a value between 1 and 25 for PAL standard, and between 1 and 30
Frame Rate (FPS)
for NTSC standard. The actual arrange is decided and
selected dependent on the Device capability.
The default value is 1024Kb/S. The actual arrange is decided and
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
selected dependent on the Device capability and frame rate.

Click Apply to save the settings.

In the live interface on the web, click to select one of the multi-channel modes,
and then you can view the local video image.

5.2.6.3 Configuring TV

Not all models support this function.

You can adjust the border margins in top, bottom, left and right directions as well as the brightness of the monitor
connected to the Video out port of the Device.
Select Main Menu  Display  Tv Adjust.
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 Configure the parameters according to your actual situation.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings

You can configure a tour of selected channels to repeat playing videos. The videos display in turn according to the
channel group configured in tour settings. The system is playing one channel group for a certain period and then
automatically changes to the next channel group.
Select Main Menu  Display  TOUR.
The TOUR interface is displayed. There are Main Screen tab and Extra Screen tab, see Figure 5-42 and
Figure 5-43.

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 Configure the settings for the tour parameters for both Main Screen and Extra Screen.
See Table 5-17.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable tour function.
Enter the amount of time that you want each channel group displays on
Interval (Sec.) the screen. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 120 seconds, and
the default value is 5 seconds.
Video Detect, Select the View 1 or View 8 for Motion Detect tour and Alarm Tour
Alarm (system alarm events).
In the Window Split list, select View 1, View 4, View 8, or other
Window Split
modes that are supported by the Device.
Display all channel groups under the current Window Split setting.
Add a channel group: Click Add, in the pop-up Add Group channel,
select the channels to form a group, and then click Save.
Delete a channel group: Select the check box of any channel group,
and then click Delete.
Edit a channel group: Select the check box of any channel group and
Channel Group
then click Modify, or double-click on the group. The Modify Channel
Group dialog box is displayed. You can regroup the channels.
Click Move up or Move down to adjust the position of channel
group.

Click Apply to save the settings.

 On the top right of the live view screen, use the left mouse button or press Shift

to switch between (image switching is allowed) and (image switching is

not allowed) to turn on/off the tour function.

 On the navigation bar, click to enable the tour and click to disable it.

Adding a Channel Group

s Click Add.
The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-44.

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 Select the channels that you want to group for tour. See Figure 5-45.

If you want to select more than one channel, in the Window Split list, do not select
View 1.

Click OK to complete the settings.

Modifying a Channel Group

Double-click on a channel group, the Modify Channel Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-46.
You can modify channel group and click OK to complete the settings.

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5.3 Entering Main Menu

Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed, Click Main Menu and then login the system. The
Main Menu is displayed, see Figure 5-47.

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No. Icon Description
Includes eleven function tiles: Video, Backup, Camera, Network, Event,
intelligent, Storage, Display, Account, System, and Info. Click each tile to
open the configuration interface of the tile.
Video: Search for and play back the recorded video saved on the Device.
Backup: Search and back up the video files to the local PC or external
storage device such as USB storage device.
Camera: Configure the Encode settings of camera, remote device,
snapshot settings etc.
Network: Configure the network parameter (TCP/IP), Port settings,
InstaOn Cloud etc.
Event: Search for alarm information and configure alarm event actions.
Intelligent: Configure the behavior detections by drawing rules for
Function detecting tripwire, intrusion, abandoned objects, and missing objects,
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tiles POS (Point of Sale), Face Detection and IoT.
Storage: Hard disk details, record plan configuration for video and
snapshot.
Display: Configure the display effect such as displaying content, image
transparency, and resolution, and enable the zero-channel function.
Account: Create, Delete, Modify user account or user group and Onvif
User.
System: General settings for DVR (WITHOUT HDD) like as date & time,
language settings and PTZ settings.
Info: Manage Log files and firmware version with device details..

2 Live Click to go to the live view screen.

3 When you point to , the current user account is displayed.

4 Click , select Logout, Reboot, or Shutdown according to your actual

situation.
Displays Cell Phone Client and Device SN QR Code.
Cell Phone Client: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to add the
device into the Cell Phone Client, and then you can start accessing the
Device from your cell phone.
Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the
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InstaOn management platform and add the Device SN into the platform.
Then you can access and manage the device in the WAN. For details,
please refer to the InstaOn operation manual. You can also configure
InstaOn function in the local configurations. See
"5.1.4.5 Configuring InstaOn Settings."

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 5.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras

PTZ is a mechanical platform that carries a camera and a protective cover and performs overall control remotely. A
PTZ can move in both horizontal and vertical direction to provide all-around view to the camera.

Before operating PTZ, please assure the network connection between PTZ and the Device.

5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings

You need to configure the PTZ connection settings before use.
 Local connection: RS485 Port for connecting Speed Dome or coaxial cable for connecting coaxial camera.
 Remote connection: local area network. Select Main Menu  Camera  PTZ.
The PTZ interface is displayed. See Figure 5-48.

Configure the settings for the PTZ connection parameters. See Table 5-19.
Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to connect the PTZ
Channel
camera to.
Local: Connect through RS485 port or coaxial cable.
PTZ Type Remote: Connect through network by adding IP address of PTZ camera to
the Device.
In the Control Mode list, select Serial or HDCVI. For HDCVI series product,
please select HDCVI. The control signal is sent to the PTZ through the coaxial
Control Mode
cable. For the serial mode, the control signal is sent
to the PTZ through the RS485 port.
In the Protocol list, select the protocol for the PTZ camera, for example,
Protocol
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 Parameter Description
In the Address box, enter the address for PTZ camera. The default is 1.

Address The entered address must be the same with the address configured on the PTZ
camera; otherwise the PTZ camera cannot be controlled from the Device.

In the Baudrate list, select the baudrate for the PTZ camera. The default
Baudrate
is 9600.
Data Bits The default is 8.
Stop Bits The default is 1.
Parity The default is NONE.

Click Apply to save the settings.

Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel

PTZ control panel performs the operations such as directing camera in eight directions, adjusting zoom, focus and iris
settings, and quick positioning.

Basic PTZ Control Panel

Right-click on the live view screen and then select PTZ. The PTZ control panel is displayed. See Figure 5-49.

The functions with buttons in gray are not supported by the system.
Parameter Description
Controls the movement speed. The bigger the value is, the faster the
Speed
movement will be.

: Wide angle.
Zoom
: Long shot.

: Zoom in.
Focus
: Zoom out.

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 Parameter Description

: Small.
Iris
: Large.
PTZ movement Supports eight directions.
Fast positioning button.

Positioning: Click to enter the fast positioning screen, and then

click anywhere on the live view screen, the PTZ will turn to this point
and move it to the middle of the screen.
Zooming: On the fast positioning screen, drag to draw a square on the
view. The square supports zooming.
 Dragging upward is to zoom out, and dragging downward is to
zoom in.
 The smaller the square, the larger the zoom effect.

Not all models support this function and can only be controlled through
mouse operations.

Click , you can control the four directions (left, right, up, and down) PTZ
movement through mouse operation.

Click to open the expanded PTZ control panel.

Expanded PTZ Control Panel

On the basic PTZ control panel, click to open the expanded PTZ control panel to find more options. See Figure 5-50.

 The functions with buttons in gray are not supported by the system.
 Right-click once to return to the interface of PTZ basic control panel.
Icon Function Icon Function

Preset Auto Pan

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 Tour Flip

Pattern Reset

Click the AUX Config icon to open the

Autoscan
PTZ functions settings interface.
Click the Enter Menu icon to open the
AUX Switch
MENU OPERATION interface.

5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions

5.4.3.1 Configuring Presets

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . The Preset interface is displayed. See Figure 5-51.

Click the direction arrows to the required position.

In the Preset box, enter the value to represent the required position. Click Setting to complete
the preset settings.

5.4.3.2 Configuring Tours

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . The PTZ interface is displayed.
Click the Tour tab.
The Tour tab is displayed. See Figure 5-52.

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 In the Patrol No. box, enter the value for the tour route. In the Preset box, enter the preset
value.
Click Add Preset.
A preset will be added for this tour.

 You can repeat adding more presets.

 Click Del Preset to delete the preset for this tour. This operation can be repeated to delete more
presets. Some protocols do not support deleting.

5.4.3.3 Configuring Patterns

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . The PTZ interface is displayed.
Click the Pattern tab.
The Pattern interface is displayed. See Figure 5-53.

In the Pattern box, enter the value for pattern.

Click Start to perform the directions operations. You can also go to the PTZ Control Panel to perform the
operations of adjusting zoom, focus, iris, and directions.
On the PTZ interface, click End to complete the settings.

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 5.4.3.4 Configuring AutoScan

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . The PTZ interface is displayed.
Click the Border tab.
The Border interface is displayed. See Figure 5-54.

Click the direction arrows to position the left and right borders.

5.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions

After you have configured the PTZ settings, you can call the PTZ functions for monitoring from the Expanded PTZ Control
Panel. See Figure 5-55.

5.4.6.1 Calling Presets

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the preset that you want to call.

Click to call the preset.

Click again to stop calling the preset.

5.4.6.2 Calling Tours

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the tour that you want to call.

Click to call the tour.

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5.4.4.3 Calling Patterns

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the pattern that you want to call.

Call to call the pattern.

The PTZ camera moves according to the configured pattern repeatedly. Click again to stop calling
the pattern.

5.4.4.4 Calling AutoScan

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the border that you want to call.

Click .

The PTZ camera performs scanning according to the configured borders. Click again to stop auto
canning.

5.4.4.5 Calling AutoPan

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click to start moving in horizontal direction. Click again to

stop moving.

5.4.4.6 Using AUX Button

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click , the AUX setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-56.
• In the Direct Aux list, select the option that corresponds to the applied protocol.
• In the Aux Num box, enter the number that corresponds to the AUX switch on the decoder.

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 5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu
For the coaxial camera, you can call the OSD menu through the Expanded PTZ Control Panel. See Figure 5-55.

On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click .

The MENU OPERATION interface is displayed. See Figure 5-57.

Click Enter.
The OSD menu is displayed. See Figure 5-58.

On the MENU OPERATION interface, click the arrow button to select the onscreen parameters.
Click Enter to complete the settings.

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 5.5 Configuring Camera Settings

5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings

You can configure the image settings such as saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness for each connected camera.
Select Main Menu  Camera  IMAGE.
The IMAGE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-59 for analog channel and Figure 5- 60 for digital channel.

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 Configure the settings for the image parameters. See Table 5-22.
On the digital channel interface, click More Setting to display more parameters.
Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure.
In the Cable Type list, select the cable type that the camera uses.
Cable Type
Not all models support this function.
In the Period list, select a time period for the image settings. The
Period
image settings will be only used during the selected period.
Enable the effective function.
Effective Time In the Effective Time box, enter the start time and end time for the period
you selected.
Adjusts the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color will
become. This value does not influence the general image lightness.
Saturation The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The
recommended range is between 40 and 60.

Adjusts the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the
contrast between the light area and dark area will become. You can adjust
this value when the contrast is not obvious. However, if the value is too
big, the dark area is likely to become darker and the light area over
Contrast
exposed. If the value is too small, the image is likely to become dim.
The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The
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Parameter Description
Adjusts the image brightness. The bigger the value is, the brighter the
image will become. You can adjust this value when the image as a whole
looks dark or bright. However, the image is likely to become dim if the
Brightness
value is too big.
The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The
recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Adjusts the hue of image. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The
Hue
default value is 50.
Adjusts the sharpness of image edge. The bigger the value is, the more
Sharpness obvious the image edge, and the noise is also greater.
The value ranges from 1 to 15. The default value is 1.
Adjusts the image definition. The bigger the value is, the clearer the
Image Enhance
image will become, but there will be more noises.
Reduces the noises from image. The bigger the value is, the better
NR
the image will become.
In the Config File list, select Day, Night, Normal, or Switch By Period. The
system configures the parameters correspondingly.
Day: Apply the configuration during daytime. Night: Apply the
Config File configuration during nighttime.
Normal: Apply the configuration during day and night.
Switch by Period: If you select this option, you need to configure the
sunrise time and sunset time where you are located.
Enable the function, the left and right side of the video image will be
Mirror
switched. It is disabled by default.
This function specially applies to the image which frame rate is configured
as 2 at least. It reduces the noises by making use of the information
3D Denoise
between two frames. The bigger the value is, the better
the effect.
In the Flip list, you can select 180° to change the video image display.
Flip By default, the setting is No Flip.

In the Light list, select Close or Enable to use the backlight

Light
compensation or not.
Configure the white balance to adjust the general hue of the image. The
default setting is Auto.
Auto: Automatically apply white balance to different colors to make
the image color display normally.
Scene Mode
Sunny: Apply the threshold value to sunny environment. Night: Apply
the threshold value to night.
Customized: Manually adjust the Red Gain and Blue Gain
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 Parameter Description
Configure the color and black&white mode of the image. This setting is not
affected by the configuration files. The default setting isAuto.
Color: The camera outputs color image only.
Auto: Depends on the camera, such as overall brightness and whether
Day & Night there is an IR light, either color image or black&white image is output.
B/W: The camera outputs Black and white image only.
By Time: The camera outputs image according to the configure the
sunrise time and sunset time.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings

Select Main Menu  Camera ENCODE  Encode.
The Encode interface is displayed. See Figure 5-61.

Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters. See Table 5-23.
Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit
Smart Codec stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage
space.
Main Stream: In the Type list, select General, MD (Motion Detect), or
Type Alarm.
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In the Compression list, select the encode mode.
H.265: Main profile encoding.
H.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high definition.
Compression This setting is recommended.
H.264: General profile encoding.
H.264B: Baseline profile encoding. This setting requires higher bit
stream compared with other settings for the same definition.
In the Resolution list, select resolution for the video.
Resolution The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your
device model.
Configure the frames per second for the video. The higher the value, the
clearer and smoother the image will become. Frame rate changes along
with the resolution.
Frame Rate (FPS)
Generally, in PAL format, you can select the value from 1 through 25; in
NTSC format, you can select the value from 1 through 30.
However, the specific range of frame rate that you can select
depends on the capability of the Device.
This function is available if you select VBR in the Bit Rate List.
Quality
The higher the value, the better the image will become.
I Frame Interval The interval between two reference frames.
In the Bit Rate list, select a value or enter a customized value to
Bit Rate (Kb/S) change the image quality. The bigger the value is, the better the image will
become.
Video Enable the function for sub stream.
Click More Setting, the More Setting interface is displayed.
Audio Encode: This function is enabled by default for main stream.
Audio Encode
You need to manually enable it for sub stream 1. Once this function is
enabled, the recorded video file is composite audio and video stream.
Audio Source: In the Audio Source list, you can select LOCAL
Audio Source and HDCVI.
 LOCAL: The audio signal is input from Audio input port.
 HDCVI: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera. Audio

Audio Format Format: In the Audio Format list, select a format that you
need.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.5.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings

Select Main Menu Camera Encode > Snapshot.The Snapshot interface is displayed. See Figure 5-62.

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 Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters. See Table 5-24.
Parameter Description
In the Manual Snap list, select how many snapshots you want to
Manual Snap
take each time.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
In the Mode list, you can select Human Face, Event, or General as
Mode
the event type for which you want to take a snapshot.
Image Size In the Image Size list, select a value for the image.
Configures the image quality by 6 levels. The higher the level, the
Image Quality
better the image will become.
Interval Configures or customizes the snapshot frequency.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.5.4 Configuring Overlay Settings

You can configure to display system time and channel name on each channel window in the live view screen.
Select Main Menu  Camera  OVERLAY  Overlay.
The Overlay interface is displayed. See Figure 5-63.

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 Configure the settings for the text overlay parameters. See Table 5-25.
Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
Select the Time Display check box to display the system time on each
Time Display channel window in the live view screen.
In the Time Display list, select time display style.
Select the Channel Title check box to display the channel name on each
Channel Title channel window in the live view screen.
In the Channel Title box, enter the name for the selected channel.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.5.5 Configuring Covered Area Settings

Select Main Menu  Camera  OVERLAY  Cover-Area.
The Cover-Area interface is displayed. See Figure 5-64.

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 Configure the settings for the covered area parameters. See Table 5-26.
Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the
Channel
settings for.
Preview: Select the Preview check box to apply the configured
covered block to the selected channel window in the live view screen.
Preview
Record: Select the Record check box to apply the configured covered
block to the selected channel window during recording.
To configure covering block, do the following:
1. Select the Preview check box or the Record check box, or select the
both. The "1, 2, 3, 4" buttons are activated.
2. Click the buttons to select blocks.
Record 3. A triangle solid black block is displayed. You can drag the block to the
area that you want to cover and adjust the size of the block.
4. You can configure total 4 covered blocks.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type

You can configure the channel type as Analog or IP channel.
Select Main Menu Camera  CHANNEL TYPE.
The CHANNEL TYPE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-65.

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 Configure the channels.
 Analog Channel: Select the transmission medium such as CVI, CVBS, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the settings.
 IP Channel: Select a channel for IP camera from the last channel number, for example, in Figure 5-65,
select from the 17–24 check box. Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

 The 17–24 channels are only for IP camera and the range changes dependent on the model you
purchased.
 The channel selection for analog camera or IP camera are in sequence, for example, if you want to
select channels for IP camera, you need to select the
17–24 check box first, and then you cannot jump to select the channel 15 directly until you have
selected the channel 16.
Click Apply and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

5.5.7 Upgrading Coaxial Camera

Select Main Menu  Camera  COAXIAL UPGRADE.
The COAXIAL UPGRADE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-66.

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 Click Browse.
The Browse interface is displayed. Select the upgrade file and click OK.
The COAXIAL UPGRADE interface is displayed.

You need to insert the USB storage device that contains the upgrading files.
Select the check box of the channel that you want to upgrade. Click Start Upgrade.
If the upgrading is successful, the system pops up a message indicating the upgrading is completed. If the
upgrading is failed, please check if the Device

5.6 Configuring Remote Devices

5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices

This function is available after you have configured the channel type as IP channel as described in previous section,
see "5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type."
You can add remote devices by adding the IP address.
Select Main Menu  Camera  REGISTRATION > Registration, the Registration interfaceis displayed. See Figure
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Parameter Description
Enable the Uninitialized function, the uninitialized devices out of the
Uninitialized
searched devices are displayed in the searched device list.
Select the uninitialized device from the uninitialized device list, and
Initialize
the click Initialize to start initializing device.
In the Show Filter list, select the remote device type that you want to
display in the searched device list.
None: Display all types of devices. IPC: Display the front-end devices.
DVR (WITHOUT HDD): Display all storage devices such as NVR, DVR
Show Filter
(WITHOUT HDD) and HCVR.
OTHER: Display the devices that do not belong to IPC or DVR
(WITHOUT HDD) type.

Searched Device Displays the searched devices. You can view the device information
List such as status, IP address.
Click Device Search, the searched devices display in the searched device
list.
To adjust the display sequence, in the title line, you can click the IP address,
Manufacturer, Type, MAC Address, Port, or Device Name text. For example,
Device Search
click the IP address text, the sequence icon is displayed.

"*" is displayed next to the added device.

In the Searched Device List area, select the device that you want to
Add
add.
Add the device by manually configuring settings such as IP address,
Manual Add channel selection. For details, see "5.6.1.4 Adding Remote Devices
Manually."
Added Device Displays the added devices. You can edit and delete the device, and
List view the device information.

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 Parameter Description
Select the check box of the added device, and then click Delete to
Delete
delete the added device.
Select the searched devices and then click Import to import the
Import
devices in batches.
Select the added devices and then click Export. The exported
Export
devices information is saved into the USB storage device.

5.6.1.1 Initializing Remote Devices

You can reset the password and IP address of the remote devices through initializing.
Click Device Search.
The searched devices are displayed in the table. See Figure 5-68.

Enable the Initialized function.

The uninitialized devices are displayed. See Figure 5-69.

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Select the uninitialized device that you want to initialize. Click Initialize.
The Enter Password interface is displayed. See Figure 5-70

Configure the password and email information.

If you select the Using current device password and email info check box, the remote device
automatically uses the current password and email information, so you do not need to set the password
and email address again and can go to Step 6.
Clear the Using current device password and email info check box.
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 Configure the settings for the password setting parameters. See Table 5-28.
Parameter Description
User The default is admin.
Password The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 characters
and contains at least two types from number, letter and special
characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password Please enter a strong password according to the password strength
bar indication.

Click Next.
The Password Protection interface is displayed. See Figure 5-72.

Select the Email Address box and enter the email address that you want to reserve for password
reset in the future.

If you do not want to set the reserved email address, click Skip.
Click Next.
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Configure the IP address.
 Select the DHCP check box, you do not need to enter the IP address information, because the system
will allocate one IP address to the remote device.
 Select the STATIC check box, you need to enter the IP address, subnet mast, default gateway, and
incremental value. The system will allocate the IP address to the remote devices by progressively
increasing the last part of the IP address when initializing devices in batches.

When configuring IP address for multiple remote devices which were not in the same network segment,
these remote devices will belong to the same network segment after configuration.
Click Next.
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 Click Finished to complete the settings.

5.6.1.2 Adding Remote Devices Automatically

On the Registration interface, click Device Search
The searched devices are displayed. See Figure 5-75.

Select the check box of the device. Click Add.

The device is added into the Added Device area.

 You can also double-click the device to add it into the Added Device area.
 You can add devices in batches.

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5.6.1.3 Adding Remote Devices Manually
On the Registration interface, click Manual Add.
The Manual Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-76.

Configure the settings for the manual adding device parameters. See Table 5-29.

Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want use on the
Channel
Device to connect the remote device.
In the Manufacturer list, select the manufacturer of the remote
Manufacturer
device.
In the IP Address box, enter the IP address of remote device.
IP Address
The default is 192.168.0.0 which the system cannot connect to.
The default value setting is 554. You can enter the value according to
RTSP Port
your actual situation.
The default value setting is 80. You can enter the value according to your
actual situation.
HTTP Port
If you enter other value, for example, 70, and then you should enter
70 after the IP address when logging in the Device by browser.
User Name Enter the user name of the remote device.
Password Enter the password of the user for the remote device
Enter the remote channel number of the remote device that you want
Remote Channel
to add.
Decoder Buffer In the Decoder Buffer list, select Default, Realtime, or Fluent.
Protocol Type Select Auto, TCP, UDP, or MULTICAST. The default is TCP.

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 Click Apply to save the settings.

 Only one device can be added manually at one time.

 indicates successful connection and indicates connection failed.

5.6.1.4 Modifying or Deleting Remote Devices

You can modify and delete the added devices.

 To modify the remote devices, do the following: Click or double-click a device.

The Edit interface is displayed. See Figure 5-77.

In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to modify settings for. Click OK to save the
settings.

Click Copy to copy the user name and password to other channels.

 Todelete one or more added devices, do the following: Click to delete one device
Select the check box of the devices that you want to delete, and then click Delete.

5.6.1.5 Modifying IP Address

You can modify a single IP address or multiple IP addresses of remote devices at the one time.
 To modify a single IP address, do the following:

In the Searched Device list area, click for the device that you want to modify IP.

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 The Modify IP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-78.

Configure the settings for IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, user name, and password.
Enable the Add function to add the device into the Added Device area. Click OK to save the
settings.
 To modify IP address in batches, do the following:
In the Searched Device list area, select the devices that you want to modify IP address in batches.

Click .
The Modify IP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-79.

Enable the Batch Modify function.

Configure the settings for start IP address (the IP address is allocated in sequence), subnet mask, default
gateway, user name, and password.
Enable the Add function to add the devices into the Added Device area.
Click Apply to save the settings.

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You can export the added IP address to the USB storage device.

The exported information is saved in .csv file, which includes IP address, port number, channel number,
manufacturer, user name, and password.
Insert the USB storage device to the USB port of the Device. Click Export.
The Browse interface is displayed. See Figure 5-80.

Configure the save path. Click OK to save the settings.

A pop-up message indicating "Successfully exported" is displayed.
Click OK.

5.6.1.7 Importing IP Address

You can add remote devices by importing IP address information.
Insert the USB storage device to the USB port of the Device. Click Import.
The Browse interface is displayed. See Figure 5-81.

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 Select the file that you want to import. Click OK to start importing.
After importing is completed, a pop-up message indicating "The import succeeded" is displayed.

If the IP address that you want to import already exists in the Device, the system will pop up a
message to ask you whether to overwrite the existing content.
 Click OK to replace the existing one.
 Click Cancel to add it as a separate device in the Added Device area.

 You can edit the exported .csv file and be cautious not to change the file format; otherwise the file
cannot be imported as it will be judged as invalid.
 The language of .csv file must match the Device language.
 The import and export through customized protocol is not supported.

5.6.2 Managing Remote Devices

You can view the status of remote devices and upgrade.

5.6.2.1 Viewing Status

You can view the device information such as connection status, IP address, motion detection, video loss
detection, camera name, and manufacturer.
Select Main Menu  Camera  REGISTRATION > Status, the Status interface is
d i s p l a y e d . See Figure 5-82.

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You can view the device firmware information such as channel number, IP address, manufacturer, system version,
video input, audio input, and alarm in.
Select Main Menu  Camera  REGISTRATION > Firmware, the Firmware interface isdisplayed. See Figure
5-83.

5.6.2.3 Upgrading Remote Devices

Select Main Menu  Camera  REGISTRATION > Upgrade.
The Upgrade interface is displayed. See Figure 5-84.

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 Upgrade the device.
 File Upgrade
Insert a USB storage device containing the upgrade files into the USB port of the Device.
Select the devices that you want to upgrade. Click File upgrade.
The File Upgrade interface is displayed. Select the upgrading files and click Apply.
 Online Upgrade
Click Detect or select the check box the device that you want to upgrade and click
Manual Check.
The system starts detecting if there is a new version on the online server.
Select the check box of all the devices that have new version.
Click Online Upgrade.

 The system will pop up a message to indicate if the upgrading is successful.

 You can use the Type list to filter the devices so that you can find the devices quickly.

5.7 Configuring Record Settings

You can record video manually or automatically and configure the recording settings to main stream and sub stream
respectively.

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 Manual recording operation requires the user have the permission to access STORAGE settings.
 Check to ensure the HDD installed in the Device has been formatted properly.
To enter the record control interface, do the following:
Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed. On the shortcut menu, select
Manual  Record Control. The RECORD interface is displayed, seeFigure 5-85.

Configure the settings for the record control parameters. See Table 5-30.

Parameter Description
Displays all the analog channels and the connected digital channels.
Channel
You can select a single channel or select All.
Auto: Automatically record according to the record type and
recording time as configured in the recording schedule.
Record status Manual: Keep general recording for 24 hours for the selected channel.
Stop: Do not record.

Enable or disable the scheduled snapshot for the corresponding

Snapshot status
channels.

Click Apply.

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You need to configure the storage schedule for the recorded video so that the recorded video can be saved. For
details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule."

5.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings

5.8.1 Configuring Snapshot Trigger

The snapshot is divided into scheduled snapshot, event triggered snapshot, and face detection triggered
snapshot. When the both are enabled, the event triggered snapshot has the priority.
 If there is no alarm event, the system performs scheduled snapshot.

 If there is any alarm event, the system performs event triggered snapshot.

5.8.1.1 Configuring Scheduled Snapshot

Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed. On the shortcut menu,
select Manual  Record Control.
The RECORD interface is displayed.
In the Snapshot area, enable the snapshot for the channels if needed. See Figure 5- 86.

Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot.

The Snapshot interface is displayed.
In the Mode list, select General, and then configure other parameters. See Figure 5- 87.

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 Click Apply to save the settings.
 If you have configured the snapshot schedule, the configuration has been completed.
 If you have not configured the snapshot schedule, see "5.1.4.10 Configuring Snapshot Storage
Schedule."

5.8.1.2 Configuring Event Triggered Snapshot

Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot.
The Snapshot interface is displayed.
In the Mode list, select Event, and then configure other parameters. See Figure 5-88.

Select Main Menu  Event  VIDEO DETECT, and select the event type to configure,for example, select
the Motion Detect tab. See Figure 5-89.

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 Select the Snapshot check box and select the corresponding channel.
Click Apply.

5.8.1.3 Configuring Face Detection Triggered Snapshot

Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode > Snapshot.
The Snapshot interface is displayed.
In the Mode list, select Human Face, and then configure other parameters. See Figure 5-90.

Select Main Menu Intelligent Face Detect  Parameters > Human Face.
The Human Face interface is displayed. See Figure 5-91.

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 Select the Snapshot check box and select the corresponding channel.
Click Apply.

5.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule

You need to configure the storage schedule for the snapshot so that the snapshot can be saved. For details, see "5.1.4.10
Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule."

5.8.2.1 Backing up Snapshots to FTP

Select Main Menu  Storage  FTP.

The FTP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-92.

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 Enable the FTP function and configure the parameters. For details, see "5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage
Settings."
The snapshots will be uploaded to FTP for backup.

5.9 Playing Back Video

5.9.1 Enabling Record Control

 Manual recording operation requires the user have the permission to access STORAGE settings.
 Check to ensure the HDD installed in the Device has been formatted properly.
To enter the record control interface, do the following:
Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed. On the shortcut menu, select Manual
 Record Control. The RECORD interface is displayed, seeFigure 5-93.

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 Configure the settings for the record control parameters. See 0.
Parameter Description
Displays all the analog channels and the connected digital channels.
Channel
You can select a single channel or select All.
Auto: Automatically record according to the record type and
recording time as configured in the recording schedule.
Record status Manual: Keep general recording for 24 hours for the selected channel.
Stop: Do not record.

Enable or disable the scheduled snapshot for the corresponding

Snapshot status
channels.

5.9.2 Instant Playback

You can use the instant playback function to play back the previous five minutes to sixty minutes of the recorded video in
any channel. For details about instant playback function, see "5.2.2.1 Instant Playback."

5.9.3 Main Interface of Video Playback

You can search for and play back the recorded video saved on the Device.
Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed. See Figure 5-94.

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No. Function Description
1 Display the searched recorded video or picture. It supports playing in
single-channel, 4-channel, 9-channel, and 16-channel simultaneously.

When playing back in a single channel mode, hold down the left mouse
Display Window
button to select the area that you want to enlarge. The area is enlarged
after the left mouse button is released. To exit the
enlarged status, right-click on the image.

2 Playback Playback control buttons. For details about the control buttons,
Controls Bar see "5.9.3.2 Introducing Playback Controls."
3 Display the type and time period of the current recorded video.
In the 4-channel layout, there are four-time bars are displayed; in
the other view layouts, only one-time bar is displayed.
Click on the colored area to start playback from a certain time. In
the situation when you are configuring the settings, rotate the
wheel button on the time bar, the time bar is zooming in from 0. In
the situation when playback is ongoing, rotate the wheel button
on the time bar, the time bar is zooming from the time point
Time Bar
where the playback is located.
Time bar colors: Green indicates general type; Red indicates
external alarm; Yellow indicates motion detection; Blue indicates
intelligent events; Purple indicates POS events.
For some models, when you are clicking on the blank area in the
time bar, the system automatically jumps to the next time
point where there is a recorded video located.
4 Play Status Includes two playback statuses: Play and Stop.
5 Select the Sync check box to simultaneously play recorded videos
Sync
of different channels in the same period in multi-channel view.

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6 Record type Select the check box to define the recording type to search for.
7 Select the content to play back: Record, PIC, Splice Playback. For details
Search type about the selecting search type, see "5.9.3.3 Selecting
Search Type."
8 Click the date that you want to search, the time bar displays the
corresponding record.
Calendar
The dates with record or snapshot have a small solid circle under
the date.
9 In the CAM NAME list, select the channel(s) that you want to play back.
The window split is decided by how you select the channel(s). For
example, if you select one channel, the playback is displayed in the
single-channel view; if you select two to four channels, the
View Layout and playback is displayed in the four-channel view. The maximum is
Channel Selection eight channels.

Click to switch the streams. indicates main

stream, and indicates sub stream.

10 Splice a section of recorded video and save it. For details about
Video Splice
splicing a recorded video, see "5.9.3.4 Clipping Recorded Video."
11 Back up the recorded video files. For details, see "5.9.3.5 Backing
Backup
up Recorded Video."
12 This area includes Mark List and File List.

: Click the Mark List button, the marked recorded video list is
displayed. Double-click the file to start playing.
List Display
: Click the File List button, the searched recorded video
list is displayed. You can lock the files. For details, see "5.9.8 Using
the File List."
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Click to display in full screen. In the full screen mode, point to
Full Screen
the bottom of the screen, the time bar is displayed. Right-click on the
screen to exit full screen mode.
14 You can select 24hr, 2hr, 1hr, or 30min as the unit of time bar. The
Time Bar Unit
time bar display changes with the setting.

Introducing Playback Controls Bar

You can perform the operations such as control the speed of playback, add mark, and take snapshots through the
playback controls bar. See Figure 5-95 and Table 5-33.

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 The play backward function and playback speed are dependent on the product version. The actual product shall
govern. You can also contact the technical support to consult the hardware version information.

Icon Function
Play/Pause.
, During playing back, you can switch between play and pause.
Stop.
During playing back, you can click the Stop button to stop playback.
Play Backward.
During playing back, click the Play Backward button to backward

play the recorded video, the button switches to ; click to

, stop playing backward.

During playing back, click to start playing forward.

Previous Frame/Next Frame.

When the playback is paused, click or click to play

single-frame recorded video.
,
When playing back single-frame recorded video, click to start
playing forward.
Slow Playback.

During playing back, click to set the speed of slow playback as

SlowX1/2, SlowX1/4, SlowX1/8, or SlowX1/16.

During fast playback, click to slow down the speed of fast

playback.
Fast Playback.

During playing back, click to set the speed of fast playback as

FastX2, FastX4, FastX8, or FastX16.

During slow playback, click to speed up slow playback.

Previous Day/Next Day.

, Click or click to play the previous day or next day of the current
recorded video.
Adjust volume of playback.
Smart Search. For details about the using the smart search, see
"5.9.4 Smart Search."

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 Icon Function

In the full screen mode, click to take a snapshot and save into the
USB storage device or mobile HDD.
Add Mark for the recorded view. For details about adding mark, see
"5.9.5 Marking and Playing Back Video."
Hide POS Hide.

During single-channel playback, click to display or hide POS

information on the screen.

Selecting Search Type

You can search the recorded videos, splice, or snapshots from HDD or external storage device.
 From R/W HDD: Recorded videos or snapshots playback from HDD of the Device. See Figure 5-96.

 From I/O Device: Recorded videos playback from external storage device. See Figure 5- 97.
Click Browse, select the save path of recorded video file that you want to play. Double- click the video file or

click to start playing.

5.9.3.1 Clipping Recorded Video

During playback, clip sections of recorded video and save to the USB storage device. For the video clip interface, see
Figure 5-98.

Select a recorded video that you want to play.

Click to start playing from the beginning.
Double-click anywhere in the time bar colored area to start playback.

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 Click on the time bar to select the start time, and then click to start clipping. Click on the time bar to

select the start time, and then click to stop clipping. Click .

The BACKUP dialog box is displayed. You can back up the files.

 You can clip the video of a single-channel or multiple channels.

 Maximum 1024 files can be backed up at one time.
 The files that are selected in the File List cannot be clipped.

5.9.3.2 Backing up Recorded Video

You can back up the recorded video file or splice video file into the USB storage device.
Select the recorded video file that you want to back up. You can select the following two types of files:
5.9.3.2.1 Re

corded video file: Click , the File List area is displayed. Select the file(s) that you want to back up.
5.9.3.2.2 Spl
ice video file. For details about splicing video file, see "5.9.3.4 Clipping Recorded Video."

Click .
The BACKUP dialog box is displayed. See Figure 5-99.

Click Backup.

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 If you do not want to back the file, clear the check box.

5.9.4 Smart Search

During playback, you can analyze a certain area to find if there was any motion detection event occurred. The system will
display the images with motion events of the recorded video.

Not all models support this function.

To use the Smart Search function, you need to enable the motion detection for the channel by selecting Main
Menu  Alarm  Video Detect  Motion Detect.
To use the Smart Search function, do the following:
Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed. In the CAME NAME list,
select the channel(s) that you want to play.

Click or double-click anywhere in the time bar colored area to start playback. Click .
The grid is displayed on the screen.

 Only single-channel supports smart search.

 If multi-channels are selected, double-click on the channel window to display this channel only on
the screen, and then you can start using smart search function.
Drag the pointer to select the searching area.

The grid area supports 22×18(PAL) and 22×15(NTSC). Click .

The screen starts playing back the motional splices of recorded video for the selected searching area.

Click to exit the playback.

5.9.5 Marking and Playing Back Video

You can mark the recording for somewhere important. Then you can easily find the marked recording by searching time
and mark name.

 Marking a Video

Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed.

In the playback mode, click .

The Add Mark dialog box is displayed. See Figure 5-100.

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 In the Name box, enter a name. Click OK.
This marked video file displays in the Mark List.

Playing Back Marked Video

This function is supported on single-channel playback. In the CAME NAME list, select one channel.

Click .
The Mark List interface is displayed. See Figure 5-101.

Double-click the file that you want to play back.

To search the marked video by time, in the SEARCH box on the top of the interface, enter the time, and

then click .

 Playing Back Time before the Mark

You can configure to play N seconds of the marked video before the marked time.
In the Name box, enter the name of a marked video.

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 In the Playback time before the mark box, enter N seconds.

Click .
The playback starts from N seconds before the marked time.

If there is N seconds exist before the marked time, the playback starts from N seconds before the marked time. If
there is not, it plays back as much as there is.

 Managing Marked Video

In the Mark List interface, click , the Manager interface is displayed. See Figure 5-102.

 Be default, it manages all the marked videos of the selected channel.

 To search the marked video, select channel number from the Channel list, enter time in
Start Time box and End Time box, and then click Search.
 All the marked videos display in time order.
 To modify the name of marked video, double-click a marked video, the Edit Mark dialog box is displayed.
 To delete the marked video, select the marked video, and then click Delete.

After opening the Manger interface, the playback will pause until exiting this interface. If the marked video that
was in playing back is deleted, the playback will start from the first marked video in the Mark List.

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 5.9.6 Playing Back Snapshots
You can search and play back the snapshots.
Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed. In the Search Type list,
select PIC.
In the Channel list, select a channel number. In the Calendar area, select a date.

Click .
The system starts playing snapshots according to the configured intervals.

5.9.7 Playing Back Splices

You can clip the recorded video files into splices and then play back at the same time to save your time.

Not all models support this function.

Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed.
In the Search Type list, select Splice Playback; In the Split Mode list, select 4, 9, or
16. See Figure 5-103.

In the Calendar area, select a date. In the CAM NAME list, select a channel.

Only single-channel supports this function.

Start playing back splices. See Figure 5-104.

 Click , the playback starts from the beginning.

 Double-click anywhere on the time bar, the playback starts from where you click.

Every recorded video file must be at least five minutes. If a recorded video file is less than 20 minutes but
still choose to split into four windows, the system will automatically adjust the windows quantity to
ensure every splice is more than five minutes, and in this case it is possible that there are no images are
displaying in some windows.

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You can view all the recorded videos within a certain period from any channel in the File List.
Select Main Menu  Video, the video search interface is displayed. Select a channel(s).

Click .
The File List interface is displayed. See Figure 5-105.

Start playback.

 Click , the playback starts from the first file by default.

 Click any file, the system plays back this file.

 In the time box on the top of the file list interface, you can enter the specific time to search the file
that you want to view.
 In the File List area, there are 128 files can be displayed.

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  File type: R indicates general recorded video; A indicates recorded video with external alarms; M
indicates recorded video with motion detection events; I indicates recorded video with intelligent
vents.

 Click to return to the interface with calendar and CAM NAME list.

Locking and Unlocking the Recorded Video

 To lock the recorded video, in the File List interface, select the check box of the recorded video, and then click

. The locked video will not be covered.

 To view the locked information, click , the FILE LOCKED interface is displayed.

The recorded video that is under writing or overwriting cannot be locked.

 To unlock the recorded video, in the FILE LOCKED interface, select the video, and then click Unlock. See Figure
5-106.

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5.10.1 Video Detection

Video detection adopts computer vision and image processing technology. The technology analyzes the video images
to detect the obvious changes such as moving objects and blurriness. The system activates alarms when such changes
are detected.

5.10.1.1 Configuring Motion Detect Settings

When the moving object appears, and moves fast enough to reach the preset sensitivity value, the system
activates the alarm.
To configure the motion, detect settings, do the following:
Select Main Menu Event VIDIEO DETECT > Motion Detect.
The Motion Detect interface is displayed. See Figure 5-107.

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 Configure the settings for the motion detection parameters. See Table 5-34.
Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the motion detection.
Region Click Setting to define the motion detection region.
Enable MD Enable or disable the motion detection function.
PIR function helps enhancing the accuracy and validity of motion
detect. It can filter the meaningless alarms that are activated by the
objects such as falling leaves, flies. The detection range by PIR is smaller
than the field angle.
PIR function is enabled by default if it is supported by the cameras.
Enabling PIR function will get the motion detect to be enabled
automatically to generate motion detection alarms; if the PIR function
is not enabled, the motion detect just has the general effect.
Enable PIR

 Only when the channel type is CVI, the PIR function can be
enabled.
 If the camera does not support PIR function, it will be unusable.
 If the Device does not support PIR function, it will not be
displayed on the interface.

Period Define a period during which the motion detection is active.

Configure the event detection lasting time. The system records only
Anti-Dither one event during this period. The value ranges from 5
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Parameter Description
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected
alarm box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
Latch
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds. If you enter
0, there will be no delay.
Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up
Show Message
message in your local host PC.
Select the Alarm Upload check box to enable the system to upload the
Alarm Upload alarm signal to the network (including alarm center)
when an alarm event occurs.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in
Main Menu  Network  Email.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm event occurs.

Record Channel
The recording for motion detection and auto recording function must
be enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video
Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface.
Enable PTZ activation function. For each PTZ camera, select the preset
PTZ that you want to be called when an alarm event occurs.

Motion Detect can only activate PTZ preset.

Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to
300 seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Tour check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour Touse this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display  Tour.

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 Parameter Description
Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected
channel.

To use this function, make sure the following settings are configured:
Snapshot  The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in
Main Menu  Storage  Schedule > Snapshot.
 Select Main Menu  Camera  Snapshot, in the Mode list,select
Event.

Select the check box to enable the function. When an alarm event
occurs, the video output port outputs the settings configured in
Video Matrix Main Menu Display  Tour.

Not all models support this function.

Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm
Log
log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
motion detection event.

Click Apply to save the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy, in the Copy dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want to copy the
motion detection settings to, and then click Apply.
 Click Test to test the settings.

Setting the Motion Detection Region

Next to Region, click Setting.
The region setting screen is displayed. Point to the middle top of the interface.
The setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-108.

Configure the regions settings. You can configure totally four regions.

Select one region, for example, click .

Drag on the screen to select the region that you want to detect. The selected area shows the color
that represents the region.

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 Configure the parameters.
Parameter Description
Name Enter a name for the region.
Every region of every channel has an individual sensitivity value.
Sensitivity
The bigger the value is, the easier the alarms can be activated.
Adjust the threshold for motion detect. Every region of every channel
Threshold
has an individual threshold.

When anyone of the four regions activates motion detect alarm, the channel where this region belongs
to will activate motion detect alarm.
Right-click on the screen to exit the region setting interface.
On the Motion Detect interface, click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.1.2 Setting Motion Detection Period

The system only activates the alarm in the defined period. Next to Period, click Setting.
The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-110.

Define the motion detection period. By default, it is active all the time.
 Define the period by drawing.
 Define for a specified day of a week: On the timeline, click the half-hour blocks to select the active period.

 Define for several days of a week: Click before each day, the icon switches to . On the timeline of any

selected day, click the half-hour

blocks to select the active periods, all the days with will take the same settings.

 Define for all days of a week: Click All, all switches to . On the
timeline of any day, click the half-hour blocks to select the active periods, all the days will take the same settings.
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  Define the period by editing. Take Sunday as an example.

Click .
The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 5-111.

Enter the time frame for the period and select the check box to enable the settings.
 There are six periods for you to set for each day.
 Under Copy, select All to apply the settings to all the days of a week, or select specific day(s)
that you want to apply the settings to.
Click OK to save the settings.
On the Motion Detect interface, click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.1.3 Configuring Video Loss Settings

When the video loss occurs, the system activates the alarm. To configure the Video loss settings, do the following:
Select Main Menu  Event  VIDIEO DETECT  Video Loss.
The Video Loss interface is displayed. See Figure 5-112.

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 To configure the settings for the video loss detection parameters, see “5.10.1.1 Configuring Motion Detect
Settings.”

For PTZ activation, different from motion detection, the video loss detection can activate PTZ preset, tour,
and pattern.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy, in the Copy dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want to copy the
motion detection settings to, and then click Apply.

5.10.1.3 Configuring Tampering Settings

When the camera lens is covered, or the video is displayed in a single color because of the causes such as sunlight status,
the monitoring cannot be continued normally. To avoid such situations, you can configure the tampering alarm settings.
Select Main Menu  Event  VIDIEO DETECT  Tampering.
The Tampering interface is displayed. See Figure 5-113.

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Detect Settings.”

For PTZ activation, different from motion detection, the video loss detection can activate PTZ preset,
tour, and pattern.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy, in the Copy dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want to copy the
motion detection settings to, and then click Apply.

5.10.1.4 Configuring Diagnosis Settings

This function can be used only when it is supported by the camera.

When the video appear the conditions such as blurry, overexposed, or the color changes, the system activates the
alarm.
To configure the diagnosis settings, do the following:
Select Main Menu  Event VIDIEO DETECT > Diagnosis.
The Diagnosis interface is displayed. See Figure 5-114.

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Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

Setting the Types for Diagnosing Targets

Next to Rule, click Setting.
The Diagnosis interface is displayed. See Figure 5-115.

Select the items that you want to diagnose and set the threshold (30 by default). See Table 5-35.

Parameter Description
A horizontal, vertical or diagonal stripe that might appear in the
Stripe video because of device aging or electronic interruption. Such
stripe brings visual interruption.
Video noises such as blurriness or quality reduction that is caused
Noise
by optical distortion or device problem during camera shooting.
Color Cast Variances in the normal proportions of RGB colors.

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 Parameter Description
Blurry video is caused during camera shooting, transferring and
Out of Focus processing. Such condition is a common image quality reduction
problem and defined as out of focus.
The video brightness refers to the intensity of image pixel. The range is
between 0 (the darkest black) and 255 (the brightest white). If the
Overexposure
brightness exceeds the threshold, the image is over
exposed.
The range is from 1 through 100. If the value after diagnosing is higher
Threshold than what you set, the system activates the alarm to the
corresponding diagnosing types such as stripe.

Click OK to save the settings.

The system returns to the Diagnosis interface.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

5.10.2 Intelligent Function

Please disable IP channels function first before using IVS function.

IVS function processes and analyzes the images to extract the key information to match with the preset rules. When the
detected behaviors match with the rules, the system activates alarms.
Select Main Menu  Intelligent.
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 In the Channel list, select the channel number that you want to configure the IVS function for.
Click Add.
One line of rule is displayed. See Figure 5-117.

Configure the parameters for the rule that you selected. Select the check box of the rule to
enable it.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.2.3 Configuring Tripwire Rules

When the target object crosses the tripwire in the defined direction, the system activates alarms.
5.10.2.3.1
The tripwire can be configured as a straight line or broken line.
5.10.2.3.2
Supports detecting one-way or two-way tripwire crossing.
5.10.2.3.3
Supports multiple tripwires in the same scenario to meet the complexity.
5.10.2.3.4
Supports size filtering for target.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Tripwire. See Figure 5-118.

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 Draw a tripwire.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the rules for.

Click .
The monitoring screen to configure the tripwire rules is displayed. See Figure 5- 119.

Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules. See Table 5-36.
Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Set the direction of the tripwire. You can choose A to B (left to
Direction
right), B to A (right to left), and Both.

Filtering Target Click to draw areas to filter the target.

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Parameter Description

You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum
size). When the target that is crossing the tripwire is smaller than the
minimum size or larger than the maximum size, no alarms will be
activated. The maximum size should be larger than the minimum size.

Drag to draw a tripwire. The tripwire can be a straight line, broken line or polygon.
Click Save to save the settings.

Click to set the actions to be triggered.

The Trigger interface is displayed. See Figure 5-120.

Configure the triggering parameters. See Table 5-37.

Parameter Description
Click Set to display set interface.
Define a period during which the motion detection is active. For details,
Period
see "Setting Motion Detection Period” section in "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detect Settings."
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected
alarm box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.

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Parameter Description
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after
Latch the external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up
Show Message
message in your local host PC.
Select the Alarm Upload check box to enable the system to upload the
Alarm Upload alarm signal to the network (including alarm center)
when an alarm event occurs.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in
Main Menu  Network  Email.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm event occurs.

Record Channel
The recording for intelligence event and auto recording function must
be enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video
Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."
Click Set to display the PTZ interface.
Enable PTZ activation function. For each PTZ camera, select the preset
PTZ that you want to be called when an alarm event occurs.

Motion Detect can only activate PTZ preset.

Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to
300 seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Tour check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour Touse this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display Tour.

Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected

channel.

To use this function, make sure the following settings are configured:
Snapshot  The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in
Main Menu  Storage  Schedule  Snapshot.
 Select Main Menu Camera  Snapshot, in the Mode list,select
Event.

Select the check box to enable the function. When an alarm event
Video Matrix occurs, the video output port outputs the settings configured in "Main
Menu  Display  Tour."

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 Parameter Description

Not all models support this function.

Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm
Log
log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
motion detection event.

Click Apply to save the settings.

The INTELL SETTING interface is displayed.
Select the Enable check box, and then click Apply.
The tripwire detecting function is active. When the target object crosses the tripwire in the defined
direction, the system activates alarms.

5.10.2.1 Configuring Intrusion Rules

When the target enters and leaves the area, or the target appears in the defined area, the system activates alarms.
• You can define the shape and quantity of intrusion areas.
• Supports detecting the behaviors that enter and leave the intrusion areas.
• Supports detecting the behaviors that are moving in the intrusion areas. The quantity of areas and lasting time can
be configured.
5.10.2.1.1 Su
pports size filtering for target.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Intrusion. See Figure 5-121.

Draw a tripwire.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the rules for.

Click .

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 The monitoring screen to configure the intrusion rules is displayed. See Figure 5- 122.

Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules. See Table 5-38Table 5-36.
Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Configure the actions that are defined as intrusion. You can select
Action
the Appear check box and the Cross-check box.
In the Direction list, select the direction of crossing the configured
Direction
area. You can select Enter&Exit, Enters, and Exits.

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum
Filtering Target
size). When the target that is crossing the tripwire is smaller than the
minimum size or larger than the maximum size, no alarms will be
activated. The maximum size should be larger
than the minimum size.

Drag to draw an area.

Click Save to save the settings.

Click to set the actions to be triggered. For details, see "5.10.2.1 Configuring Tripwire Rules."
Select the Enable check box, and then click Apply.
The intrusion detecting function is active. When the target enters and leaves the area, or the target
appears in the defined area, the system activates alarms.

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 5.10.2.2 Configuring Abandoned Rules
When the object is placed in the defined detection area for more than the set time, the system activates alarms.
5.10.2.2.1 Yo
u can define the shape and quantity of intrusion areas.
5.10.2.2.2 Pe
riod value can be configured.
5.10.2.2.3 Su
pports size filtering for target.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Abandoned.
The Abandoned interface is displayed. See Figure 5-123.

Draw an area.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the rules for.

Click .
The monitoring screen to configure the abandoned rules is displayed. See Figure 5-124.

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 Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules. See Table 5-39.
Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Configure the minimum time period for activating alarms by
Period
detecting the abandoned objects.

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum
Filtering Target size). When the target that is crossing the tripwire is smaller than the
minimum size or larger than the maximum size, no alarms will be
activated. The maximum size should be larger than the minimum size.

Drag to draw an area.

Click Save to save the settings.

Click to set the actions to be triggered. For details, see "5.10.2.1 Configuring
Tripwire Rules."
Select the Enable check box, and then click Apply.
The abandoned object detecting function is active. When the object is placed in the defined detection
area for more than the set time, the system activates alarms.

5.10.2.3 Configuring Missing Rules

When the target is taken away from the defined area exceeds the set time, the system activates alarms.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Missing.
The Missing interface is displayed. See Figure 5-125.

Draw an area.
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the rules for.

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 Click .
The monitoring screen to configure the missing rules is displayed. See Figure 5- 126.

Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules. See Table 5-40.

Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Configure the minimum time period for activating alarms by
Period
detecting the missing objects.

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum
Filtering Target
size). When the target that is crossing the tripwire is smaller than the
minimum size or larger than the maximum size, no alarms will be
activated. The maximum size should be larger
than the minimum size.

Drag to draw an area.

Click Save to save the settings.

Click to set the actions to be triggered. For details, see "5.10.2.1 Configuring
Tripwire Rules."
Select the Enable check box, and then click Apply.
The missing object detecting function is active. When the target is taken away from the defined area
exceeds the set time, the system activates alarms.

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 5.10.3 Face Detection
You can configure the face detection settings and search the detected faces in the defined time period.

5.10.1.4 Configuring Face Detection Settings

When the Device detects the human faces, the system activates alarms.

5.10.3.1.1
Not all models support this function.
5.10.3.1.2
Smart IPC must be equipped with face detect function.
Select Main Menu  Intelligent Face Detect  Parameters.
The Human Face interface is displayed. See Figure 5-127.

Configure the settings for the face detection parameters. See Table 5-41.
Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the face detection.
Click Setting to draw areas to filter the target.

You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum
Target Filter
size). When the target is smaller than the minimum size or larger than
the maximum size, no alarms will be activated. The
maximum size should be larger than the minimum size.
Enable Enable or disable the face detection function.
Period Define a period during which the motion detection is active.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
Enable alarm activation function. Select the alarm output port(s) to
Alarm Out which the peripheral alarm devices are connected. When an alarm
event occurs, the system activates the peripheral alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.

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 Parameter Description
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
Latch
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds. If you enter
0, there will be no delay.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in
Main Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm event occurs.

Record Channel
The recording for intelligence event and auto recording function must
be enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video
Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface.
Enable PTZ activation function. For each PTZ camera, select the preset
PTZ that you want to be called when an alarm event occurs.

Motion Detect can only activate PTZ preset.

Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to
300 seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected
channel.

To use this function, make sure the following settings are configured:
Snapshot  The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in
Main Menu  Storage  Schedule  Snapshot.
 Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot,n
i theMode
list, select Event.

Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm
Log
log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
human face detection event.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.1.5 Searching for Detected Faces

Select Main Menu Video Intelligent Play Smart Search.The SMART SEARCH interface is
displayed. See Figure 5-128.

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 In the Begin Time box and End Time box, enter the time. Click Search.
The faces searched in the defined period display. See Figure 5-129.

5.10.1.6 System Events

You can configure the alarm output for three types of system event (HDD, Network, and User). When there is an
abnormal system event occurs, the system activates alarms in the way that you configure in this section.

5.10.3.2 Configuring HDD Event Settings

Select Main Menu  Event Abnormity > HDD.The HDD interface is displayed. See Figure 5-130.

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 Configure the settings for the HDD event. See Table 5-42.
Parameter Description
In the Event Type list, select No HDD, HDD Error, or HDD No Space
Event Type
as the event type.
Enable Enable or disable the HDD event detection function.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up message in
Show Message
your local host PC.
Select the Alarm Upload check box to enable the system to upload the
Alarm Upload alarm signal to the network (including alarm center) when an alarm
event occurs.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  NETWORK  EMAIL.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Log Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a HDD
Voice Prompts
alarm event.

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 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.3.3 Configuring Network Event Settings

Select Main Menu  Event  Abnormity  Network.The Network interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-131.

Configure the settings for the Network event. See Table 5-43.
Parameter Description
In the Event Type list, select Net Disconnection, IP Conflicted, or
Event Type
MAC Conflicted as the event type.
Enable Enable or disable the Network event detection function.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up message in
Show Message
your local host PC.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  Network  Email.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Log Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm log.

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 Parameter Description
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
network alarm event.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.3.4 Configuring User Event Settings

Select Main Menu  Event  Abnormity  Use.rThe User interface is displayed. See Figure 5-132.

Configure the settings for the User event. See Table 5-44.
Parameter Description
Event Type In the Event Type list, select Illegal Login.
Enable the user error detection function.
If you do not enable this function, there will be no limit for wrong password
Enable
entry and the account cannot be locked because of the wrong password.

Set the maximum number of allowable wrong password entries. The

Attempt(s)
account will be locked after your entries exceed the maximum number.
Set how long the account is locked for. The value ranges from 1
Lock Time
minute to 60 minutes.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.

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 Parameter Description
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  Network  Email.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Log Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a user
Voice Prompts
account alarm event.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.3.5 Configuring Device Event Settings

Select Main Menu  Event  Abnormity > Device.The Device interface is displayed. See Figure 5-133.

Configure the settings for the device event. See Table 5-45.
Parameter Description
In the Event Type list, select High Temperature or Fan Speed
Event Type
Abnormal.
Alarm Name Enter the name for the event type.
Enable Enable the device event detection function.

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 Parameter Description
Max Temperature In the Max Temperature box, enter the max temperature value.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Log Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
Device alarm event.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.4 Alarm Input Settings

Connect the alarm input and output ports by referring to "4.3 Connecting to Alarm Input and Output." You can configure
the alarm settings for each channel individually or apply the settings to all channels and then save the settings.

5.10.4.1 Configuring Local Alarms

You can connect the alarm device to the alarm input port of the Device. When the alarm is activated on the alarm
device, the alarm information will be uploaded to the Device, and then the Device outputs the local alarms in the
way that you configure in this section.
Select Main Menu  Event ALARM INPUT  Local.
The Local interface is displayed. See Figure 5-134.

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 Configure the settings for the local alarms. See Table 5-46.
Parameter Description
Alarm In Select the channel number.
Alarm Name Enter the customized alarm name.
Enable Enable or disable the local alarm function.
Type In the Type list, select NO or select NC as the voltage output type.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
Define a period during which the motion detection is active. For details, see
Period
"Setting Motion Detection Period" section in "5.10.1.1 Configuring Motion
Detect Settings."
Configure the event detection lasting time. The system records only one
Anti-Dither event during this period. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 600
seconds.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-up message in
Show Message
your local host PC.
Select the Alarm Upload check box to enable the system to upload the
Alarm Upload alarm signal to the network (including alarm center) when an alarm
event occurs.

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Parameter Description
Select the Send Email check box to enable the system to send an email
notification when an alarm event occurs.
Send Email
To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s) starts
recording after an alarm event occurs.

Record Channel
The recording for alarm and auto snapshot must be enabled. For details, see
"5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling
Record Control."
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface.
PTZ Enable PTZ activation function. For each PTZ camera, select the preset that
you want to be called when an alarm event occurs.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300 seconds,
and the default value is 10 seconds.
Select the Tour check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour
To use this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display  TOUR.
Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected channel.

To use this function, make sure the following settings are configured:
 The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in Main
Snapshot
Menu  Storage  Schedule  Snapshot.
 Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot, in the
Mode list, select Event.

Select the check box to enable the function. When an alarm event occurs,
the video output port outputs the settings configured in "Main Menu 
Video Matrix Display  TOUR."

Not all models support this function.

Buzzer Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Log Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm log.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a local
Voice Prompts
alarm event.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy, in the Copy dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want to copy the local
alarm settings to, and then click Apply.

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 5.10.4.2 Configuring Alarms from Alarm Box
You can connect the alarm box to the RS485 port of the Device. When the alarm is detected by the alarm box, the alarm
information will be uploaded to the Device, and then the Device outputs the alarms in the way that you configure in this
section.
Select Main Menu  EventALARM INPUT  Alarm Box.
The Alarm Box interface is displayed. See Figure 5-135

In the Alarm Box list, select the alarm box number corresponding to the address number configured by
the DIP switch on the Alarm Box.
In the Alarm In list, select the alarm input port on the Alarm Box.
Configure the settings for other parameters of the Alarm Box. For details, see Table 5- 46.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

5.10.4.3 Configuring Alarms from External IP Cameras

Select Main Menu  Event ALARM INPUT  IPC Ext.
The IPC Ext interface is displayed. See Figure 5-136.

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 Configure the alarm input settings from the external IPC. For details, see Table 5-46. Click Apply
to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.
 Click Refresh to refresh configured settings.

5.10.4.4 Configuring Alarms for IP Camera Offline

You can configure the alarm settings for the situation when the IP camera is offline.
Select Main Menu  Event  ALARM INPUT  IPC Offline.
The IPC Offline interface is displayed. See Figure 5-137.

Configure the alarm input settings from the external IPC. For details, see Table 5-46. Click Apply
to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

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5.10.4.5 Configuring Alarms from External Devices
Select Main Menu EventALARM INPUT  HDCVI Alarm.
The Ext. Alarm interface is displayed. See Figure 5-138.

In the Channel list, select a channel or all.

Click .
The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-139.

Configure the settings for other parameters of the Alarm Box. For details, see Table 5- 46.
Click OK to complete the settings.

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 5.10.5 Alarm Output Settings
When the Device activates alarms, the connected alarm device generates alarms in the way that you can configure in this
section. You can connect to the output port of the Device or connect wirelessly.
 Auto: When an alarm event is triggered on the Device, the connected alarm device generates alarms.

 Manual: The alarm device is forced to keep generating alarms.

 Stop: The alarm output function is not enabled. Select Main Menu Event  ALARM OUTPUT.
The ALARM OUTPUT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-140.

Configure the settings for the alarm output. For details, see Table 5-47.Table 5-46
Parameter Description
Alarm Type Select alarm type for each alarm output port.
General Alarm
Status Indicates the status of each alarm output port.
Select the alarm box number corresponding to the address
Alarm Box
number configured by the DIP switch on the Alarm Box.
Ext. Alarm
Alarm Type Select the alarm type for each alarm output ports.
Status Indicates the status of each alarm output port.
Alarm Release Click OK to clear all alarm output status.

Click Apply to save the settings.

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 5.11 IoT Function

5.11.1 Configuring Sensor Settings

You can connect external sensors wirelessly through the Device with USB gateway or through connecting to a camera
gateway. After connection, you can activate alarm events through external sensors.

5.11.1.1 Connecting Sensor through Device

Only the Device with USB gateway supports this function.

Select Main Menu  Intelligent IoT Manager  Sensor Pairing.
The Sensor Pairing interface is displayed. See Figure 5-141.

In the Access Type list, select USB Gateway. Click Add.

The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-142.

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Click Pair.
The Device starts pairing with the sensor. After pairing is completed, see Figure 5-143.

Click Back to exit the pairing interface.

The added sensor information is displayed. See Figure 5-144.

Click to modify the sensor name; click to delete sensor information.

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5.11.1.2 Connecting Sensor through Camera with Gateway

Only the camera with gateway supports this function.

Select Main Menu  Intelligent IoT  Manager  Sensor Pairing.
The Sensor Pairing interface is displayed. See Figure 5-145.

In the Access Type list, select Camera Gateway.

In the Channel list, select the channel that is connected to the camera. Click Add.
The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-146.

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Click Pair.
The Device starts pairing with the sensor. After pairing is completed, see Figure 5-147.

Click Back to exit the pairing interface.

The added sensor information is displayed. See Figure 5-148.

Click to modify the sensor name; click to delete sensor information.

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5.11.1.1 Configuring Alarm Linkage
Select Main Menu  Intelligent IoT  Manager  Wireless Detector.
The Wireless Detector interface is displayed. See Figure 5-149.

In the Access Type list, select USB, Camera, or All.

Click .
The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-139.

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 Configure the settings for alarm linkage. For details, see Table 5-48.
Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized alarm name.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
Define a period during which the motion detection is active. For details, see
Period
"Setting Motion Detection Period" section in "5.10.1.1 Configuring Motion
Detect Settings."
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface.
PTZ Enable PTZ activation function. For each PTZ camera, select the preset that
you want to be called when an alarm event occurs.
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected alarm
box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Latch external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after the
Post Record alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to 300
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Configure the event detection lasting time. The system records only one
Anti-Dither event during this period. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 600
seconds.

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 Parameter Description
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s) starts
recording after an alarm event occurs.

Record Channel
The recording for alarm and auto snapshot must be enabled. For details, see
"5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling
Record Control."
Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected channel.

To use this function, make sure the following settings are configured:
 The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in Main
Snapshot
Menu  Storage  Schedule  Snapshot.
 Select Main Menu  Camera  Encode  Snapshot, in the
Mode list, select Event.

Select the Tour check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour
To use this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display  TOUR.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a local
Voice Prompts
alarm event.
Show Message: Select the Show Message check box to enable a pop-
up message in your local host PC.
Buzzer: Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the Device.
Video Matrix: Select the check box to enable the function. When an
alarm event occurs, the video output port outputs the settings
configured in "Main Menu  Display  TOUR."

Not all models support this function.

More Setting
Send Email: Enable the system to send an email notification when an
alarm event occurs.

To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in Main
Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Log: Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local alarm
log

Click OK to save the settings.

On the Wireless Detector interface, click Apply to complete the settings.

5.11.2 Configuring Temperature and Humidity Camera

You can view, search and export the temperature and humidity data of camera with such sensors and configure the alarm
event settings.

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 To use this function, please make sure there is at least one camera with temperature and humidity sensor has been
connected to the Device.

5.11.2.1 Enabling Detecting Function

You should enable the IoT function the first time when you enter this interface.
On the main menuIntelligent, click IoT  Manager  Temperature/Humidity.
The Temperature/Humidity interface is displayed. See Figure 5-151.

Select the Enable check boxes to enable IoT function. See Figure 5-152.

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 The Device starts detecting the temperature and humidity data from the camera and display on the
Realtime Display interface.

5.11.2.2 Viewing Temperature and Humidity Data

You can view the temperature and humidity data on the Realtime Display interface after the IoT function is enabled.
In the Refresh Interval box, select data refresh interval. For example, you can select 5 Sec. You can also display the
temperature and humidity data in graphical way by selecting the
Display Graph check box to. See Figure 5-153 for humidity data in graphical way.

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 Click Clear to delete the data.

5.11.2.2 Exporting Temperature and Humidity Data

You can export the temperature and humidity data in .BMP format. Take exporting humidity data as an example.
Prepare a USB device and plug it into the Device.
On the Realtime Display interface, click the Humidity tab. See Figure 5-154

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 Click Locked to lock the data. The export button is enabled.
Click Export. The system starts exporting the data.
After exporting is finished, a Message dialog box is displayed.
Click OK.
You can find the exported data on your USB device.

5.11.2.3 Configuring Alarm Linkage

You can configure alarm linkage settings for temperature and humidity data.

Configuring Alarm Linkage for Temperature Data

On the main interface of Intelligent, click IoT  Manager  Temperature/Humidity.

The Temperature/Humidity interface is displayed. See Figure 5-155.

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 On the temperature information line, click .
The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-156.

Configure the settings for alarm linkage. See Table 5-49.

Parameter Description
Access Point Indicates the channel that the camera is connected to.
Type Temperature by default.
Detect Position
Set the detect position name.
Name

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Parameter Description
Select the channel that you want to preview to help monitor the
channel of access point. This channel could be the channel of access
Preview Channel
point or any other channels according to your actual
situation.
Select event type as High or Low, and set the upper and low
Event Type
temperature limit respectively. For example, select event type as High
and set upper limit as 28, the alarm occurs when the
Upper Limit
temperature reaches 28℃.
Enable Enable the alarm function.
Define a period during which the alarm setting is active. For more
Period information about setting the period, see "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detect Settings."
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected
alarm box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Enable PTZ activation function.
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface. For each PTZ camera, select the
PTZ
preset, tour, or pattern that you want to be called when an alarm event
occurs.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
Latch
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds. If you enter
0, there will be no delay.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to
300 seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Configure the event detection lasting time. The system records only
Anti-Dither one event during this period. The value ranges from 5
seconds to 300 seconds.
Select the check box to take a snapshot of the selected channel.

Snapshot Touse this function, make sure the snapshot is enabled motion detect
alarms in Main Menu  Storage  Schedule 
Snapshot.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm occurs.

Record CH
The recording for IoT alarms and auto recording function must be
enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage
Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."

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 Parameter Description
Select the check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour
Touse this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display  TOUR.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
temperature alarm event.
Show Message: Select the Show Message check box to enable a
pop-up message in your local host PC.
Buzzer: Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the
Device.
Video Matrix: Select the check box to enable the function.
When an alarm event occurs, the video output port outputs the
settings configured in "Main Menu  Display  TOUR."

More Setting
Not all models support this function.
Send Email: Enable the system to send an email notification when
an alarm event occurs.

To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in

Main Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Log: Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local
alarm log

Click Save to save the settings.

Configuring Alarm Settings for Humidity Data

You can configure the alarm event by setting the humidity data.
On the main interface of Intelligent, click IoT  Manager  Temperature/Humidity.
The Temperature/Humidity interface is displayed. See Figure 5-157.

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 On the humidity information line, click .
The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-158.

Configure the settings for the following parameters. See Table 5-50.
Parameter Description
Access Point Indicates the channel that the camera is connected to.
Type Humidity by default.
Detect Position
Set the detect position name.
Name

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Parameter Description
Select the channel that you want to preview to help monitor the
channel of access point. This channel could be the channel of access
Preview Channel
point or any other channels according to your actual
situation.
Select event type as High Humidity or Low Humidity, and set the upper
Event Type
and low humidity limit respectively. For example, select event type as
High Humidity and set upper limit as 60, the alarm
Upper Limit
occurs when the humidity reaches 60%RH.
Enable Enable the alarm function.
Define a period during which the alarm setting is active. For more
Period information about setting the period, see "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detect Settings."
Click Setting to display setting interface.
General Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the alarm devices
connected to the selected output port.
Alarm Out External Alarm: Enable alarm activation through the connected
alarm box.
Wireless Siren: Enable alarm activation through devices
connected by USB gateway or camera gateway.
Enable PTZ activation function.
Click Setting to display the PTZ interface. For each PTZ camera, select the
PTZ
preset, tour, or pattern that you want to be called when an alarm event
occurs.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
external alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 0 seconds to 300
Latch
seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds. If you enter
0, there will be no delay.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off recording after
Post Record the alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 10 seconds to
300 seconds, and the default value is 10 seconds.
Configure the event detection lasting time. The system records only
Anti-Dither one event during this period. The value ranges from 5
seconds to 300 seconds.
Select the check box to take a snapshot of the selected channel.

Snapshot Touse this function, make sure the snapshot is enabled motion detect
alarms in Main Menu  Storage  Schedule 
Snapshot.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm occurs.

Record CH
The recording for IoT alarms and auto recording function must be
enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage
Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."

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 Parameter Description
Select the check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.

Tour
Touse this function, make sure the tour is enabled and configured in
Main Menu  Display  TOUR.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a
Voice Prompts
temperature alarm event.
Show Message: Select the Show Message check box to enable a
pop-up message in your local host PC.
Buzzer: Select the check box to activate a buzzer noise at the
Device.
Video Matrix: Select the check box to enable the function.
When an alarm event occurs, the video output port outputs the
settings configured in "Main Menu  Display  TOUR."

More Setting
Not all models support this function.
Send Email: Enable the system to send an email notification when
an alarm event occurs.

To use this function, make sure the email function is enabled in

Main Menu  Network  EMAIL.
Log: Select the check box to enable the Device to record a local
alarm log

Click Save to save the settings.

Searching IoT Information

You can search and backup all your IoT data.
To back up the data, you should prepare a USB device and plug it into the Device.
On the main interface of Intelligent, click IoT  SEARCH INFO. See Figure 5-159.

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 Configure the parameters settings. See Table 5-51.
Parameter Description
Access Point Indicates the channel that the camera is connected to.
Display Type In the Display Type list, select List or Graph.
Select the information type that you want to search. You can select
Type
Humidity or Temperature.
Select the information state that you want to search.
Status This option is available when you select List in the Display Type
list.
Start Time Enter the start time and end time for the information that you want
End Time to search.

Click Search. The system starts search according to your parameters settings.
After searching is finished, the result displays.
 For the data displayed in list, see Figure 5-160. Click Go To to switch result pages.

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 For the data displayed in graph, see Figure 5-161.

Click Backup. The system starts exporting the data.

After exporting is finished, a Message dialog box is displayed.
Click OK.
You can find the exported data on your USB device.

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 5.11.3 Configuring Wireless Siren
You can connect the wireless siren to the Device, when there is an alarm event activated on the Device, the wireless siren
generates alarms.
Select Main Menu  Intelligent  IoT > Manager > Wireless Siren.
The Wireless Siren interface is displayed. See Figure 5-162Figure 5-140.

Configure the settings for the wireless alarm output. For details, see Table 5-52.Table 5-46
Parameter Description
Auto: Automatically activate alarm if the alarm output function for
wireless siren is enabled for specific events. For example, if you
want to enable the alarm output through wireless siren for motion
USB Gateway,
detection, see "Alarm Output" parameter in Table 5- 34.
Camera Gateway
Manual: Activate alarm immediately.
Stop: Do not activate alarm.

Alarm Release Click OK to clear all alarm output status of wireless siren.

Click Apply to save the settings.

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 5.12 Configuring POS Settings

You can connect the Device to the POS (Point of Sale) machine and receive the information from it. This function applies
to the scenarios such as supermarket POS machine. After connection is established, the Device can access the POS
information and display the overlaid text in the channel window.
Playing POS information in the local playback and viewing the POS information in the live view screen only support

single-channel mode. Displaying monitoring screen and playing back in the web support multi-channel mode.

5.12.1 Searching the Transaction Records

Select Main Menu  Intelligent  POS  POS SEARCH.The POS SEARCH interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-163.

In the Transaction No. list, enter the transaction number on your receipt printed out by POS machine.
In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the time period that you want to search the POS
transaction information.
Click Search.
The searched transaction results display in the table.

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5.12.2 Configuring POS Settings
Select Main Menu  Intelligent POS  POS SETUP.The POS SETUP interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-164.

Configure the settings for the POS parameters. See Table 5-53.

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Parameter Description
In the POS Name list, select the POS machine that you want to

configure settings for. Click to modify the POS name.

POS Name
The POS name supports 21 Chinese characters or 63 English
characters.
Enable Enable the POS function.
Select the channel(s) that you want to record. The selected channel(s)
starts recording after an alarm occurs.

Record CH
The recording for POS alarms and auto recording function must be
enabled. For details, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded
Video Storage Schedule" and "5.9.1 Enabling Record Control."
Privacy Setup Enter the privacy content.
Select POS by default. Different machine corresponds to
Protocol Type
different protocol.
In the Connect Type list, select the connection protocol type.

Click , the IP Address interface is displayed.

Connect Type
In the Source IP box, enter the IP address (the machine that is
connected to the Device) that sends messages.
Convert Select a character encoding mode.
Overlay In the Overlay list, Select Turn or ROLL.
When the network is not working correctly and cannot be recovered
after the entered timeout limit, the POS information will not display
Network time out
normally. After the network is recovered, the
latest POS information will be displayed.
Enter the time that how long you want to keep the POS information
Time Display displaying. For example, enter 5, the POS
information disappear from the screen after 5 seconds.
In the Font Size list, select Small, Medium, or Big as the text
Font Size
size of POS information
In the color bar, click to select the color for the text size of POS
COLOR
information.
Enable the POS Info function, the POS information displays in
POS Info
the live view screen.
Transaction Start
Enter the transaction start character and end character.
Transaction End
Line Delimiter Enter the line delimiter that you want to use.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

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 5.13 Configuring Backup Settings

5.13.1 Finding USB Device

When you inset a USB storage device into the USB port of the Device, the Device detects the USB storage device and
pops up "Find USB device" interface, which provides you a shortcut to perform backup and upgrading operations. See
Figure 5-165.
For details, see "5.13.2 Backing up Files", "5.19.2 Viewing Log Information", "5.18.5 Exporting and Importing
System Settings", and "5.18.7 Upgrading the Device."

5.13.2 Backing up Files

You can back up the recorded videos and snapshots. Select Main Menu  BACKUP.
The BACKUP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-166.

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 Configure the settings for the backup parameters. See Table 5-54.
Parameter Description
In the Device Name list, select the device that you want to back
Device Name
up the files to.
Format Click Format to format the selected device.
Click Browse, the Browse interface is displayed. Select the route
Path
where you want to search for the files.
In the Record CH list, select the channel where you want to
Record CH
search for the files.
Type In the Type list, select the file type that you want to search.
Start Time Enter the start time and end time for the files that you want to
End Time search.
In the File Format list, select the file format that you want to
File Format
search.

Click Search to search the files that meet the configured settings.
The searched results will display in the table.
Select the files that you want to back up.
Click Backup to back up the selected files to the configured path.

Click Clear to remove all the searched results.

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 5.14 Network Management

5.14.1 Configuring Network Settings

You can ensure the network interworking between the Device and other devices through configuring the network
settings.

5.14.1.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings

You can configure the settings for the Device such as IP address, DNS according to the networking plan.
Select Main Menu  Network  TCP/IP, the TCP/IP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-167.For details about
parameter settings, see "5.1.4.4 Configuring Network Settings."

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5.14.1.2 Configuring Port Settings
You can configure the maximum connection accessing the Device from Client such as WEB, Platform, and Mobile
Phone and configure each port settings.
Select Main Menu  Network  CONNECTION.
The CONNECTION interface is displayed. See Figure 5-168.

Configure the settings for the connection parameters. See Table 5-55.

The connection parameters except Max Connection cannot take effects until the Device has been
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 Parameter Description
The allowable maximum clients accessing the Device at the same time,
such as WEB, Platform, and Mobile Phone.
Max Connection
Select a value between 1 and 128. The default value setting is
128.
The default value setting is 25001. You can enter the value
TCP Port
according to your actual situation.
The default value setting is 25002. You can enter the value
UDP Port
according to your actual situation.
The default value setting is 80. You can enter the value according to
your actual situation.
HTTP Port If you enter other value, for example, 70, and then you should enter 70
after the IP address when logging in the Device by
browser.
The default value setting is 554. You can enter the value according
RTSP Port
to your actual situation.
Data transmission. The value range is from 1 through 65535. The
POS Port
default value is 38800.
HTTPS Enable Enable HTTPS.
HTTPS communication port. The default value setting is 443. You
HTTPS Port
can enter the value according to your actual situation.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.14.1.3 Configuring Wi-Fi Connection Settings

You can make wireless connection between the Device and the other devices in the same network through Wi-Fi settings,
facilitating the devices connection and mobility.

Only the Device with Wi-Fi module supports this function. Select Main Menu  Network  Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi interface is displayed. See Figure 5-169.

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 Configure the settings for the Wi-Fi connection parameters. See Table 5-56.
Parameter Description
Enable Wi-Fi Auto Connect.
Wi-Fi Auto Connect After the Device is restarted, it will automatically connect to the
nearest hotspot that had been connected successfully.
Refresh the hotspot list. The self-adaption function such as adding
Refresh
password is supported if such setting was once configured.
In the hotpots list, select a hotspot, and then click Connect. To
reconnect the same hotspot, disconnect first and then reconnect.
Connect To connect to other hotspot, disconnect from the current
connected hotspot first, and then connect to the other hotspot.

Disconnect To disconnect from a hotspot, click Disconnect.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

After the Device is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, in the Wi-Fi Working Info area, the current hotspot, IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway are displayed.

5.14.1.4 Configuring PPPoE Settings

PPPoE is another way for the Device to access the network. You can establish network connection by configuring PPPoE
settings to give the Device a dynamic IP address in the WAN. To use this function, firstly you need to obtain the user
name and password from the Internet Service Provider.
Select Main Menu  Network  PPPoE.
The PPPoE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-170.

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 Enable the PPPoE function.
In the User Name box and Password box, enter the user name and password accordingly provided
by the Internet Service Provider.
Click Apply to complete the settings.
The system pops up a message to indicate the successfully saved. The IP address appears on the PPPoE
interface. You can use this IP address to access the Device.

When the PPPoE function is enabled, the IP address on the TCP/IP interface cannot be modified.

5.14.1.5 Configuring DDNS Settings

When the IP address of the Device changes frequently, the DDNS function can dynamically refresh the correspondence
between the domain on DNS and the IP address, ensuring you access the Device by using the domain.

Preparing for Configuration

Please confirm if the Device supports the DDNS Type and log in the website provided by the DDNS service provider
to register the information such as domain from PC located in the WAN.
 If DDNS belongs to Quick DDNS type, domain registration is not needed.

 If DDNS belongs to other type, you need to login the DDNS website to register the information such as user

name, password, and domain name.

After you have registered and logged in the DDNS website successfully, you can view the information of all the
connected devices under this user name.

5.14.2.2 Configuring Steps

Select Main Menu  Network  DDNS.

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 The DDNS interface is displayed. See Figure 5-171.

Configure the settings for the DDNS parameters.

 DDNS type. See Table 5-57.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable the DDNS function.
DDNS Type Type and address of DDNS service provider.
Type: CP Plus DDNS Free
Host IP Type: Dyndns DDNS; address: members.dyndns.org Type: NO-IP
DDNS; address: dynupdate.no-ip.com
The domain name for registering on the website of DDNS service
Domain Name
provider.
User Name Enter the user name and password obtained from DDNS service
provider. You need to register (including user name and password)
Password
on the website of DDNS service provider.
Interval Enter the amount of time that you want to update the DDNS.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

Enter the domain name in the browser on your PC, and then press Enter.
If the web interface of the Device is displayed, the configuration is successful. If not, the configuration
is failed.

5.14.1.6 Configuring EMAIL Settings

You can configure the email settings to enable the system to send the email as a notification when there is an alarm
event occurs.
Select Main Menu  Network  EMAIL.
The EMAIL interface is displayed. See Figure 5-172.

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Configure the settings for the email parameters. See Table 5-58.

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 Parameter Description
Enable Enable the email function.
SMTP Server Enter the address of SMTP server of sender’s email account.
Enter the port value of SMTP server. The default value setting is
Port
25. You can enter the value according to your actual situation.
User Name
Enter the user name and password of sender’s email account.
Password
Anonymity If enable the anonymity function, you can login as anonymity.
In the Mail Receiver list, select the number of receiver that you want to
Mail Receiver receive the notification. The Device supports up to three
mail receivers.
Email Address Enter the email address of mail receiver(s).
Enter the sender’s email address. It supports maximum three
Sender
senders separated by comma.
Enter the email subject.
Title Supports Chinese, English and Arabic numerals. It supports maximum
64 characters.
Enable the attachment function. When there is an alarm event, the
Attachment
system can attach snapshots as an attachment to the email.
Authentication Select the encryption type: NONE, SSL, or TLS.
This is the interval that the system sends an email for the same type of
alarm event, which means, the system does not send an email upon any
alarm event.
Interval (Sec.) This setting helps to avoid the large amount of emails caused by frequent
alarm events.
The value ranges from 0 to 3600. 0 means that there is no
interval.
Enable the health test function. The system can send a test email
Health Enable
to check the connection.
This is the interval that the system sends a health test email. The value
Interval (Min.) ranges from 30 to 1440. 0 means that there is no
interval.
Click Test to test the email sending function. If the configuration is
correct, the receiver’s email account will receive the email.
Test

Before testing, click Apply to save the settings.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.14.1.7 Configuring UPnP Settings

You can map the relationship between the LAN and the WAN to access the Device on the LAN through the IP address
on the WAN.

Preparation for Configuration

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  Login the router to set the WAN port to enable the IP address to connect into the WAN.
 Enable the UPnP function at the router.
 Connect the Device with the LAN port on the router to connect into the LAN.
 Select Main Menu  Network  TCP/IP, configure the IP address into the routerIPaddress range, or
enable the DHCP function to obtain an IP address automatically.

5.14.1.8 Configuration Steps

Select Main Menu  Network  UPnP.

The UPnP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-173.

Configure the settings for the UPnP parameters. See Table 5-59.

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 Parameter Description
PAT Enable the UPnP function.
Indicates the status of UPnP function.
Status Offline: Failed. Online: Succeeded.

Enter IP address of router on the LAN.

LAN IP
After mapping succeeded, the system obtains IP address automatically
without performing any configurations.
Enter IP address of router on the WAN.

WAN IP
After mapping succeeded, the system obtains IP address automatically
without performing any configurations.
The settings in PAT table correspond to the UPnP PAT table on the
router.
Service Name: Name of network server. Protocol: Type of protocol.
Int. Port: Internal port that is mapped on the Device. Ext. Port:
External port that is mapped on the router.

 To avoid the conflict, when setting the external port, try to use the
ports from 1024 through 5000 and avoid popular ports from 1
through 255 and system ports from 256 through 1023.
PAT Table  When there are several devices in the LAN, please reasonably
arrange the ports mapping to avoid mapping to the same external
port.
 When establishing a mapping relationship, please ensure the
mapping ports are not occupied or limited.
 The internal and external ports of TCP and UDP must be the same
and cannot be modified.

 Click to modify the external port.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

In the browser, enter http://WAN IP: External IP port. You can visit the LAN Device.

5.14.1.9 Configuring SNMP Settings

Not all models support this function.

You can connect the Device with some software such as MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser to manage and control
the Device from the software.

Preparation for Configuration

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  Install the software that can manage and control the SNMP, such as MIB Builder and MG- SOFT MIB Browser
 Obtain the MIB files that correspond to the current version from the technical support.

5.14.1.10 C
onfiguration Steps

Select Main Menu  Network  SNMP.

The SNMP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-174.

Configure the settings for the SNMP parameters. See Table 5-60.

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the SNMP function.
Version Select the check box of SNMP version(s) that you are using.
SNMP Port Indicates the monitoring port on the agent program.
Read Community
Indicates the read/write strings supported by the agent program.
Write Community
Indicates the destination address for the agent program to send
Trap Address
the Trap information.
Indicates the destination port for the agent program to send the
Trap Port
Trap information.

Compile the two MIB files by MIB Builder.

Run MG-SOFT MIB Browser to load in the module from compilation.
On the MG-SOFT MIB Browser, enter the Device IP that you want to manage, and then select the version
number to query.
On the MG-SOFT MIB Browser, unfold the tree-structured directory to obtain the configurations of the
Device, such as the channels quantity and software version.

5.14.1.11 C
onfiguring Multicast Settings
When you access the Device from the network to view the video, if the access is exceeded, the video will not display.
You can use the multicast function to group the IP to solve the problem.
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 Select Main Menu  Network  MULTICAST.
The MULTICAST interface is displayed. See Figure 5-175.

Configure the settings for the multicast parameters. See Table 5-61.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable the multicast function.
Enter the IP address that you want to use as the multicast IP.
IP Address
The IP address ranges from 224.0.0.0 through 239.255.255.255.
Enter the port for the multicast. The port ranges from 1025 through
Port
65000.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

You can use the multicast IP address to login the web. See Figure 5-176.
On the web login dialog box, in the Type list, select MULTICAST. The web will automatically obtain the
multicast IP address and join. Then you can view the video through multicast function.

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onfiguring Register Settings
You can register the Device into the specified proxy server which acts as the transit to make it easier for the client
software to access the Device.
Select Main Menu  Network  REGISTER.
The REGISTER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-177.

Configure the settings for the register parameters. See Table 5-62.

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the register function.
No. Select a number.
Enter the server IP address or the server domain that you want to
Server IP Address
register to.
Port Enter the port of the server.
Sub Service ID This ID is allocated by the server and used for the Device.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.14.1.13 C
onfiguring Alarm Center Settings
You can configure the alarm center server to receive the uploaded alarm information. To use this function, the Alarm
Upload check box must be selected. For details about alarm event settings, see "5.10 Alarm Events Settings."
Select Main Menu  Network  ALARM CENTER.
The ALARM CENTER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-178.

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 Configure the settings for the alarm center parameters. See Table 5-63.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable the alarm center function.
In the Protocol Type list, select protocol type. The default is
Protocol Type
ALARM CENTER.
Host IP The IP address and communication port of the PC installed with
Port alarm client.
In the Self-Report Time list, select time cycle and specific time for
Self-Report Time
uploading alarm.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.14.1.14 C
onfiguring InstaOn Cloud Settings

You can manage the devices by using InstaOn technology to download the application and register the devices. For
details, see "5.1.4.5 Configuring InstaOn Settings."

5.14.2 Configuring Network Testing Settings

5.14.2.1 Testing the Network

You can test the network connection status between the Device and other devices.
Select Main Menu  INFO  Network  T e s t . T h eTest interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-179.

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 In the Destination IP box, enter the IP address. Click Test.
After testing is completed, the test result is displayed. You can check the evaluation for average delay,
packet loss, and network status. See Figure 5-180.

5.14.1.15 Capturing Packet and Backing up

Packet capture means the operations such as capturing, resending, and editing data that are sent and received during
network transmission. When there is network abnormality, you can perform packet capturing and back up into the USB
storage device. This date can be provided to the technical support for analyzing the network condition.
Select Main Menu  Info  Network > Network Test.
The Network Test interface is displayed. See Figure 5-181.

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Connect a USB storage device to the Device. Click Fresh.
The Device starts detecting the USB storage device and displays its name in the
Device Name box.
Select the route of the data that you want to capture and back up.
In the Network Sniffer Packet Backup, click Browse. The Browse interface is displayed. See Figure
5-182.

Select the route.

 If there are several USB storage devices are connected to the Device, you can select from the
Device Name list.
 Click Refresh to total space, free space and the file list in the selected USB storage device.

 In the case of insufficient capacity, click to delete the needless files.

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  Click New Folder to create a new folder in the USB storage device.
Click Apply to save the route selection settings.
The Test interface is displayed again.

Click to start packet capturing and backing up.

 Only the data packet of one LAN can be captured at one time.
 After capturing starts, you can exit the Test interface to perform other operations such as web login
and monitoring.

Click to stop capturing.

The backup data is saved in the selected route under the naming style "LAN name- time.pcap." See Figure
5-183. You can open it by using Wireshark software.

5.15 Configuring Account Settings

You can add, modify and delete user accounts, groups, and ONVIF users, and set security questions for admin account.

5.15.1 The user name supports 31 characters and group name supports 15 characters. The user name can be consisted
of letter, number, "_", "@", ".".
5.15.2 You can set maximum 64 users and 20 groups. The group name by "User" and "Admin" cannot be deleted. You
can set other groups and define the relevant permissions.
However, the admin account cannot be set randomly.
5.15.3 You can manage the account by user and group and the name cannot be repeated. Every user must belong to a
group, and one user only belongs to one group.

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5.15.1 Configuring User Account

5.15.1.1 Adding a User Account

Select Main Menu  Account  User.
The USER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-184.

Click Add User.

The Add User interface is displayed. See Figure 5-185.

Configure the settings for the parameters of adding a user account. See Table 5-64.

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 Parameter Description
User Name
Enter a user name and password for the account.
Password
Confirm Password Re-enter the password.
Optional.
Memo
Enter a description of the account.
User MAC Enter user MAC address
Select a group for the account.
Group
The user rights must be within the group permission.
Click Set to display Set interface.
Define a period during which the new account can login the device. The
Period
new account cannot login the device during the time
beyond the set period.
In the Authority area, select the check boxes in the System tab,
Playback tab, and Monitor tab.

Authority
To manage the user account easily, when defining the user account
authority, it is recommended not to give the authority to the common
user account higher that the advanced user account.

Click OK to complete the settings.

5.15.1.2 Setting Permitted Period

Next to Period, click Setting.

The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-186.

Define the permitted period. By default, it is active all the time.

 Define the period by drawing.

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  Define for a specified day of a week: On the timeline, click the half-hour blocks to select the
active period.

 Define for several days of a week: Click before each day, the icon switches to . On the

timeline of any selected day, click the half-hour blocks to select the active periods, all the days

with will take the same settings.

 Define for all days of a week: Click All, all the switches to . On the

timeline of any day, click the half-hour blocks to select the active periods, all the days will take
the same settings.
 Define the period by editing. Take Sunday as an example.

Click .
The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 5-187.

Enter the time frame for the period and select the check box to enable the settings.
 There are six periods for you to set for each day.
 Under Copy, select All to apply the settings to all the days of a week, or select specific day(s)
that you want to apply the settings to.
Click OK to save the settings.
Click OK.

5.15.1.3 Modify a User Account

Select Main Menu  Account User.
The USER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-188.

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Click for the user account that you want to modify. The Modify User interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-189.

Change the settings for password, user name, user group, user MAC, memo, period, and authority.

The new password can be set from 8 digits through 32 digits and contains at least two types from
number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
For the admin account, you can enter or modify email address, enable/disable the unlock pattern, modify
the security questions.
 In the Email Address box, enter the email address, and the click Save to save the setting.

 To use the unlock pattern, enable Unlock Pattern, click , draw a pattern in the Unlock Pattern
interface, and then click Save to save the setting.
 Configuring security questions.

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 Click Security Questions.
The Security Questions interface is displayed. See Figure 5-190.

In the Question list, select questions and enter the answers in the Answer box. Click Setting to
save the settings.
You can use the security questions and answers to reset the password for admin account.

To reset the security questions, on the Security Questions, enter the correct answers for each
question, and then click Delete.
Click OK to complete the settings.

5.15.1.4 Deleting a User Account

Select Main Menu  Account  User.
The USER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-191.

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 Click for the user account that you want to delete. A Message is displayed.
Click OK to delete a user account.

5.15.2 Configuring Group Account

5.15.2.1 Adding a Group

Select Main Menu  Account  Group.
The GROUP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-192.

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 Click Add Group.
The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-193.

Configure the settings for the parameters of adding a group. See Table 5-65.

Parameter Description
Group Name Enter a name for the group.
Optional.
Memo
Enter a description of the account.
In the Authority area, select the check boxes in the System tab,
Authority
Playback tab, and Monitor tab.

Click OK to complete the settings.

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5.15.2.2 Modifying a Group
Select Main Menu  Account  Group.
The GROUP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-194.

Click for the group account that you want to modify.

The Modify Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-195.

Change the settings for group name, memo, and authority.

Click OK to complete the settings.

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 5.15.2.3 Deleting a Group
Select Main Menu  Account  Group.
The GROUP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-196.

Click for the user account that you want to delete. A Message is displayed.
Click OK to delete a group.

5.15.3 Configuring Onvif Users

The device manufactured by other company can connect to the Device through Onvif protocol by an authorized Onvif
account.

The admin account is created for Onvif users right after the Device has been initialized Select Main Menu
 Account  ONVIF USER.
The ONVIF USER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-197.

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 Click Add User.
The Add User/Modify interface is displayed. See Figure 5-198.

Enter user name, password, and select the group that you want this account to belong to.
Click OK to save the settings.

Click to modify the account; Click to delete the account.

5.16 Voice Management

Voice management function manages audio files and configures the playing schedule. When there is an alarm event, the
audio file can be activated.

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5.16.1 Configuring Audio Files
You can add audio files, listen to audio files, rename and delete audio files, and configure the audio volume.
Select Main Menu  System  Voice  FILE MANAGER.The FILE MANAGER interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-199.

Click Add.
The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-200.

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Select the audio files that you want to import.
Click OK to start importing audio files from the USB storage device.
If the importing is successful, the audio files will display in the FILE MANAGER
interface. See Figure 5-201.

The imported audio files are automatically saved into the HDD, so you do not need to connect to the USB
storage device to get the file next time.

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  Click to play the audio file.

 Click to rename the audio file.

 Click to delete the audio file.

 To decrease or increase the playing volume, move the slider to the left or to the right.

5.16.1 Configuring Playing Schedule for Audio Files

You can configure the settings to play the audio files during the defined time period.
Select Main Menu  System  Voice  SCHEDULE.The SCHEDULE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-
202.

Configure the settings for the schedule parameters. See Table 5-66.

Parameter Description
In the Period box, enter the time. Select the check box to enable the
Period settings.
You can configure up to six periods.
In the File Name list, select the audio file that you want to play for
File Name
this configured period.
In the Interval box, enter the time in minutes for how often you
Interval
want to repeat the playing.
Configure how many times you want to repeat the playing in the
Repeat
defined period.
Includes two options: MIC and Audio. It is MIC by default. The MIC
Output function shares the same port with talkback function and the latter
has the priority.

 The finish time for audio playing is decided by audio file size and the configured interval.

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  Playing priority: Alarm event > Talkback > Trial listening > Audio file.

5.17 Storage Management

Storage management function manages the stored resources such as recorded video files and storage space. The
function aims at providing easier operation and improving the storage efficiency.

5.17.1 Configuring Basic Settings

Select Main Menu  Storage  BASIC.
The BASIC interface is displayed. See Figure 5-203.

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 Configure the settings for the basic settings parameters. See Table 5-67.
Parameter Description
Configure the settings for the situation all the read/write discs are full,
and there is no more free disc.
HDD Full Select Stop Record to stop recording
Select Overwrite to overwrite the recorded video files always
from the earliest time.
Pack Mode Configure the time length and file length for each recorded video.
Configure whether to delete the old files and if yes, configure the
Auto-Delete Old Files
N days.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.17.2 Configuring the Recording and Snapshot Schedule

The system starts recording and taking snapshot according to the configured schedule. For details, see "5.1.4.9
Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule" and "5.1.4.10 Configuring Snapshot Storage ScheduleConfiguring
Snapshot Storage Schedule"

5.17.3 Configuring HDD Manager

You can view the HDD information, format HDD, and configure the HDD type through HDD manager.
Select Main Menu  Storage  HDD MANAGER.

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 The HDD MANAGER interface is displayed. See Figure 5-204.
In the table, you can view the information of current HDD, such as device name, HDD type, status, total
space and free space, and serial number of the HDD port.

Configuring the settings for the HDD manager.

 HDD type setting: In the Type list, select Read/Write, Read-Only or Redundant, and then click Apply to
save the settings.
 HDD format: Select the HDD that you want to format, click Format, in the pop-up message, click OK to
start formatting, and then following the onscreen message to complete formatting.

5.17.4 Configuring HDD Group

You can configure the HDD group to save the specified main stream, sub stream and snapshots to the designated HDD
group.

 If "Current HDD Mode is Quota Mode" is shown on the interface, you need to switch to HDD mode.
 You can enable either HDD Mode or Quota Mode at one time. The system reboots to activate the settings.
Select Main Menu > STORAGE > ADVANCE.
The ADVANCE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-205.

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Select the group for each HDD group, and then click Save to save the settings.
After configuring HDD group, under the Main Stream tab, Sub Stream tab and Snapshot tab, configure
settings to save the main stream, sub stream and snapshot to different HDD group as selected by you. See
Figure 5-206, Figure 5-207, and Figure 5- 208.

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 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.17.5 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings

Not all models support this function.

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HDD detecting function detects the current status of HDD to let you know the HDD performance and replace the
defective HDD.

5.17.5.1 Detecting HDD

You can detect HDD by quick detect and global detect.
 Quick detect: Detect the files saved in HDD. The detected bad track can be repaired by formatting. If there are

no files in HDD, the system cannot detect the bad track.

 Global detect: Detect the whole HDD through Windows, which takes time and might affect the HDD that is

recording the video.

Select Main Menu  Storage  HDD DETECT  Detect.
The Detect interface is displayed. See Figure 5-209.

In the Type list, select Quick Detect or Global Detect; and in the HDD list, select the HDD that you want to
detect.
Click Start Detect.
The system starts detecting the HDD. After detecting is completed, see Figure 5-210.

During detecting, click Pause to pause detecting, click Continue to restart detecting, and click Stop Detect
to stop detecting.

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 5.17.5.2 View Detecting Results
After the detecting is completed, you can view the detecting reports to find out the problem and replace the defective
HDD to avoid data loss.
Select Main Menu  Storage  HDD DETECT  Report.
The Report interface is displayed. See Figure 5-211.

Click .
The Details interface is displayed. You can view detecting results and S.M.A.R.T reports. See Figure 5-212
and Figure 5-213.

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 5.17.6 Configuring Quota Settings
You can configure the quote for each channel to be saved into each HDD.

 If "Current HDD Mode is HDD Mode" is shown on the interface, you need to switch to Quota mode.

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 You can enable either HDD Mode or Quota Mode at one time. The system reboots to activate the settings.
Select Main Menu  Storage  QUOTA.
The QUOTA interface is displayed. See Figure 5-214.

In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure. In the SATA list, select the
quota for the selected channel.
Click Apply to complete the settings.
Click Statistics to view the quota of each channel. See Figure 5-215.

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 5.17.7 Configuring Record Estimate
Record estimate function can calculate how long you can record video according to the HDD capacity, and calculate the
required HDD capacity according to the record period.
Select Main Menu  STORAGE  REC ESTIMATE.
The REC ESTIMATE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-216.

Click .
The Edit dialog box is displayed. See Figure 5-217.
You can configure the resolution, frame rate, bit rate and record time for the selected channel.

Click OK to save the settings.

Then the system will calculate the time period that can be used for storage according to the channels
settings and HDD capacity.

Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

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Calculating Recording Time

On the REC ESTIMATE interface, click the Known Space tab.

The Known Space interface is displayed. See Figure 5-218.

Click Select.
The Select HDD(s) interface is displayed.

Select the check box of the HDD that you want to calculate.
In the Known Space tab, in the Time box, the recording time is displayed. See Figure 5-219.

5.17.7.1 Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage

On the REC ESTIMATE interface, click the Known Time tab.

The Known Time interface is displayed. See Figure 5-220.

In the Time box, enter the time period that you want to record.
In the Capacity box, the required HDD capacity is displayed. See Figure 5-221.

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 5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage Settings
You can store and view the recorded videos and snapshots on the FTP server.

Preparation for Configuration

Purchase or download a FTP server and install it on your PC.

For the created FTP user, you need to set the write permission; otherwise the upload of recorded videos and
snapshots will be failed.

Configuration Steps

Select Main Menu  Storage  FTP.

The FTP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-222.

Configure the settings for the FTP settings parameters. See Table 5-68.
Parameter Description
Enable Enable the FTP upload function.
Host IP IP address of the PC that is installed with FTP server.
Port The default is 21.
Anonymity Enter the user name and password to login the FTP server. Enable the
User Name anonymity function, and then you can login
Password anonymously without entering the user name and password.

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Parameter Description
Create folder on FTP server.
If you do not enter the name of remote directory, system
automatically creates the folders according to the IP and time.
If you enter the name of remote directory, the system creates the
Remote Directory
folder with the entered name under the FTP root directory first,
and then automatically creates the folders
according to the IP and time.

Enter the length of the uploaded recorded video.

If the entered length is less than the recorded video length, only
a section of the recorded video can be uploaded.
File Length(M) If the entered length is more than the recorded video length, the
whole recorded video can be uploaded.
If the entered length is 0, the whole recorded video will be
uploaded.
If this interval is longer than snapshot interval, the system takes
the recent snapshot to upload. For example, the interval is 5
seconds, and snapshot interval is 2 seconds per snapshot, the
system uploads the recent snapshot every 5 seconds.
If this interval is shorter than snapshot interval, the system
Image Upload Interval uploads the snapshot per the snapshot interval. For example, the
(Sec.) interval is 5 seconds, and snapshot interval is 10 seconds per
snapshot, the system uploads the snapshot every 10 seconds.
Toconfigure the snapshot interval, select Main Menu 
Camera  Encode  Snapshot.

Channel Select the channel that you want to apply the FTP settings.
Week Day Select the week day and set the time period that you want to upload
the recorded files. You can set two periods for each week
Period 1, Period 2
day.
Select the record type (Alarm, Intel, MD, and General) that you
Record type want to upload. The selected record type will be uploaded during the
configured time period.

Click Test.
The system pops up a message to indicate success or failure. If failed, please check the network
connection or configurations.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

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 5.18 Configuring System Settings

5.18.1 Configuring General System Settings

You can configure the device basic settings, time settings, and holiday settings.
For details about basic and time settings, see "5.1.4.2 Configuring General Settings" and "5.1.4.3 Configuring Date
and Time Settings."
To configure the holiday settings, do the following:
Select Main Menu  System GENERAL  Holiday.
The Holiday interface is displayed. See Figure 5-223.

Click Add a Holiday.

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 The Add a Holiday interface is displayed. See Figure 5-224.

Configure the holiday name, repeat mode, time range according to your actual situation.
Click Add.
The added holiday information is displayed. See Figure 5-225.

Enable the Add More function, so you can continue adding holiday information.

5.18.2 Configuring RS232 Port Settings

Select Main Menu System  RS232.
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 Configure the settings for RS232 port parameters. See Table 5-69.

Parameter Description
In the Function list, select the protocol for the port.
Console: Debug by connecting a mini terminal software. Keyboard:
Control the Device by connecting a dedicated keyboard.
Adapter: Transit data by connecting to PC. Protocol COM: This
function is for card overlay.
Function
NetKeyboard: Control the Device by connecting a dedicated
keyboard to the LAN port.
PTZ Matrix: Connect the video matrix for control.
The default setting is Console.

In the Baudrate list, select a value for baudrate length. The

Baudrate
default setting is 115200.
Data Bits In the Data Bits list, select 5, 6, 7, or 8. The default setting is 8.
Stop Bits In the Stop Bits list, select 1, 1.5, or 2.
In the Parity list, select None, Odd, Even, Mark, or Null. The
Parity
default setting is None.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

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 5.18.3 Configuring Security Settings
To ensure the network security and protect data, you can configure the access permission to the Device from host IP
(host IP means the PC or server that has an IP).
 White list includes the host IP that are permitted to access the Device.

 Back list includes the host IP that are not permitted to access the Device.

 Updata time white list includes the host IP that are permitted to sync the Device time.

5.18.3.1 Configuring Access Right

Select Main Menu  System  Security  Access Righ.tThe Access Right interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-227.

Configure the settings for the security parameters. See Table 5-70.
Parameter Description
In the Type list, you can select Limits of network-whitelist, Limits
Type
of network-blacklist, or Updata time-whitelist.
Enable Enable the security settings.
Enter a single IP address or a start IP address of a network
Start Address
segment.
Add IP Address Click Add IP Address to add a single IP address.
End Address Enter the end IP address of a network segment.
Click Add IP Segment to add the IP addresses from the start IP
through the end IP.
Add IP Segment

The system supports up to 64 IP addresses.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

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 5.18.3.2 Enabling Password Reset
Select Main Menu  System  Security  Password Reset, the Password Reset interfaceis displayed. The
Enable check box is selected by default. See Figure 5-228.

If you clear the Enable check box, you can only use the security questions to reset the password. Make sure you
have set the security questions before clearing the check box.

5.18.4 Configuring System Maintenance Settings

When the Device has been running for a long time, you can configure the auto reboot when the Device is not working.
You can also configure the case fan mode to reduce noise and extend the service life.
Select Main Menu  System  System Maintain.
The SYSTEM MAINTAIN interface is displayed. See Figure 5-229.

Configure the settings for the system maintenance parameters. See Table 5-71.

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 Parameter Description
Auto Reboot In the Auto Reboot list, select the reboot time.
In the Case Fan Mode list, you can select Always run or Auto. If you
select Auto, the case fan will stop or start according to the external
conditions such as the Device temperature.
Case Fan Mode

Not all models support this function, and it is only supported on the
local configuration interface.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.18.5 Exporting and Importing System Settings

You can export or import the Device system settings if there are several Devices that require the same setup.

 The IMP/EXP interface cannot be opened if the backup operation is ongoing on the other interfaces.
 When you open the IMP/EXP interface, the system refreshes the devices and sets the current directory as the
first root directory.
 Click Format to format the USB storage device.

Exporting System Settings

Select Main Menu  System  IMP/EXP.

The IMP/EXP interface is displayed. See Figure 5-230.

Insert a USB storage device into one of the USB ports on the Device. Click Refresh to refresh the
interface.
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 Click Export.
There is a folder under the name style of "Config_[YYYYMMDDhhmmss]". Double- click this folder to view
the backup files.

5.18.1.1 Importing System Settings

Insert a USB storage device containing the exported configuration files from another Device) into one of
the USB ports on the Device.
Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > IMP/EXP. The IMP/EXP interface is displayed.
Click Refresh to refresh the interface.
The connected USB storage device is displayed.
Click on the configuration folder (under the name style of "Config_[YYYYMMDDhhmmss]") that you want
to import.
Click Import.
The Device will reboot after the imported is succeeded.

5.18.6 Restoring Default Settings

Only Admin account supports this function.

You can select the settings that you want to restore to the factory default.
Select Main Menu  System  Default.
The DEFAULT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-232.

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 Restore the settings.
 Select the settings that you want to restore, and then click Apply. The system starts restoring the
selected settings.
 Click Factory Default, and then click OK. The system starts restoring the whole settings.

5.18.7 Upgrading the Device

5.18.7.1 Upgrading File

Insert a USB storage device containing the upgrade files into the USB port of the Device.
Select Main Menu  System  Upgrade.
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 Click System Upgrade.
The System Upgrade interface is displayed. See Figure 5-234.

Click the file that you want to upgrade.

The selected file is displayed in the Update File box. Click Start.

5.18.7.2 Performing Online Upgrade

When the Device is connected to Internet, you can use online upgrade function to upgrade the system.
Before using this function, you need to check if there is any new version by auto check or manual check.
 Auto check: The Device checks if there is any new version available at intervals.

 Manual check: Perform real-time check if there is any new version available.

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Ensure the correct power supply and network connection during upgrading; otherwise the upgrading might be
failed.
Select Main Menu  System  Upgrade.
The UPGRADE interface is displayed. See Figure 5-235.

Check if there is any new version available.

 Auto check: Enable Auto-check for updates.
 Manual check: Click Manual Check.
The system starts checking the new versions. After checking is completed, the check result is displayed.
 If the "It is the latest version" text is displayed, you do not need to upgrade.
 If the text indicating there is a new version, please go the step 3. See Figure 5- 236.

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 Click Upgrade now.

5.18.7.3 Uboot Upgrading

 Under the root directory in the USB storage device, there must be "u-boot.bin.img" file and "update.img" file
saved, and the USB storage device must be in FAT32 format.
 Make sure the USB storage device is inserted; otherwise the upgrading cannot be performed.
When starting the Device, the system automatically check if there is a USB storage device connected and if there is any
upgrade file, and if yes and the check result of the upgrade file is correct, the system will upgrade automatically. The
Uboot upgrade can avoid the situation that you have to upgrade through +TFTP when the Device is halted.

5.19 Viewing Information

You can view the information such as log information, HDD information, and version details

5.19.1 Viewing Version Details

You can view the version details such as device model, system version, and build date.
Select Main Menu  Info  Version, the VERSION interface is displayed. See Figure 5-237.

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 5.19.2 Viewing Log Information
You can view and search the log information.
 If there is no HDD installed, the system can save up to 10,000 logs.

 If there is HDD installed and has been formatted, the system can save up to 500,000 logs.
 If there is HDD installed, the logs about system operations are saved in the memory of the Device and other
types of logs are saved into the HDD. If there is no HDD installed, the other types of logs are also saved in the
memory of the Device.
 When formatting the HDD, the logs will not be lost. However, if you take out the HDD from the Device, the
logs might be lost.
Select Main Menu  INFO  LOG, the LOG interface is displayed. See Figure5-238.

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 In the Type list, select the log type that you want to view (System, Config, Storage, Record, Account,
Clear, Playback, and Connection) or select All to view all logs.
In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the time period to search, and then click Search.
The search results are displayed. See Figure 5-239.

 Click Details or double-click the log that you want to view, the Detailed
Information interface is displayed. Click Next or Previous to view more log information.
 Click Backup to back up the logs into the USB storage device.
 Click Clear to remove all logs.

5.19.3 Viewing Event Information

You can view the event information of the Device and channel.
Select Main Menu  Info  Event, the EVENT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-240.

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 5.19.4 Viewing Network Information
You can view the online users, network data transmission details, and test network. For details about testing network,
see "5.14.2.1 Testing the Network."

5.19.4.1 Viewing Online Users

You can view the online user information and block any user for a period of time.
Select Main Menu  Info  Network  Online users, the Online users interfaceisdisplayed. See Figure 5-241.

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To block an online user, click
an
d then enter the time that you want to block this user. The maximum value you can set is 65535.
The system detects every 5 seconds to check if there is any user added or deleted, and update
the user list timely.

5.19.4.2 Viewing the Network Load

Network load means the data flow which measures the transmission capability. You can view the information such
as data receiving speed and sending speed.
Select Main Menu  Info  NETWORK  Network Load.The Network Load interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-242.

Click the LAN name that you want to view, for example, LAN1.
The system displays the information of data sending speed and receiving speed.

 The default display is LAN1 load.

 Only one LAN load can be displayed at one time.

5.19.5 Viewing HDD Information

You can view the HDD quantity, HDD type, total space, free space, status, and S.M.A.R.T information.
Select Main Menu  Info  HDD, the HDD interface is displayed. See Figure 5-243.

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 Parameter Description
Indicates the quantity of HDD that can be installed. The total quantity is
different depending on the model you purchased.
SATA
○ : HDD is in normal working status.
-: No HDD is installed.

Indicates the number of the currently connected HDD.﹡means the current

No.
working HDD.
Type Indicates HDD type.
Total Space Indicates the total capacity of HDD.
Free Space Indicates the usable capacity of HDD.
Status Indicates the status of the HDD to show if it is working normally.
S.M.A.R.T View the S.M.A.R.T reports from HDD detecting.

5.19.6 Viewing Device Status

You can view the information such as CPU temperature and memory usage to know the device status.
Select Main Menu  INFO  DEVICE STATUS,the DEVICE STATUSinterface is displayed.See Figure 5-244.

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 5.19.7 Viewing Channel Information
You can view the camera information connected to each channel.
Select Main Menu  Info  Channel Info, the CHANNEL INFO interface is displayed.SeFigure 5-245.

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 5.19.8 Viewing Data Stream Information
You can view the real-time data stream rate and resolution of each channel.
Select Main Menu  Info  BPS, the BPS interface is displayed. See Figure 5-246.

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 5.20 Security
You can set security options to strengthen device security and use the device in a much safer way. See in Figure 5-237.

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5.20.1 Security Status

Security scanning helps get a whole picture of device security status. You can scan user, service and security module status for
detailed information about the security status of the device.

Detecting User and Service

Green icon represents a healthy status of the scanned item, and orange icon represents a risky status.
• Login authentication: When there’s a risk in the device configuration, the icon will be in orange to warn risk. You can
click Details to see the detailed risk description.
• User Status: When one of device users or ONViF users uses weak password, the icon will be in orange to warn risk. You
can click Details to optimize or ignore the risk warning.

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• Configuration Security: When there’s a risk in the device configuration, the icon will be in orange to warn risk. You can
click Details to see the detailed risk description. See Figure and Figure .

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Scanning Security Modules

This area shows the running status of security modules. For details about the security modules, move mouse pointer on the
icon to see the on-screen instructions.
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You can click Rescan to scan security status.

5.20.2 System Service

You can set DVR basic information such as basic services, 802.1x and HTTPS.
5.20.2.1 Basic Service
Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → System Service → Basic Services.
The Basic Services interface is displayed. See Figure 5..

Figure 5.240
Step 2 Select Basic Services and configure parameters.
There might be safety risk when Mobile Push Notifications, CGI, ONVIF, SSH and NTP Server is enabled.

Parameter Description

Mobile Push After enabling this function, the alarm triggered by the DVR can
Notifications be pushed to a mobile phone. This function is enabled by default.

If this function is enabled, the remote devices can be added

CGI through the CGI protocol. This function is enabled by default.
If this function is enabled, the remote devices can be added
ONVIF through the ONVIF protocol. This function is enabled by default.
After enabling this function, a NTP server can be used to
NTP Server synchronize the device. This function is enabled by default.
After enabling this function, you can use SSH service. This
SSH function is disabled by default.
After enabling this function, the DVR can be found by other
Enable Device Discovery
devices trough searching.

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 • Security Mode (Recommended): Uses Digest access
Private Protocol authentication when connecting to DVR.
Authentication Mode • Compatible Mode: Select this mode when the client does not
support Digest access authentication.

Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.2.2 802.1x
The device needs to pass 802.1x certification to enter the LAN.
Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → System Service → 802.1x.
The 802.1x interface is displayed. See Figure .

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Step 2 Select the Ethernet card you want to certify.

Step 3 Select Enable and configure parameters.

Parameter Description
• PEAP: protected EAP protocol.
Authentication • TLS: Transport Layer Security. Provide privacy and data integrity
between two communications application programs.

CA Certificate Enable it and click Browse to import CA certificate from flash drive.
For details about importing and creating a certificate.

Username The username shall be authorized at server.

Password Password of the corresponding username.

Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.2.3 HTTPS
We recommend that you enable HTTPS function to enhance system security.
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Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → System Service → HTTPS.
The HTTPS interface is displayed. See Figure .

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Step 2 Enable HTTPS function.

Step 3 (Optional) Enable Compatible with TLSv1.1 and earlier versions to allow protocol compatibility.
Step 4 Click Certificate Management to create or import a HTTPS certificate from USB drive. For details about
importing or creating a CA certificate, see "4.14.4 CA Certificate".
Step 5 Select a HTTPS certificate.
Step 6 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.3 Attack Defense

5.20.3.1 Firewall
Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → Attack Defense → Firewall.
The HTTPS interface is displayed. See Figure .

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Step 2 Select Enable to enable firewall.

Step 3 Configure the parameters.

Parameter Description
Mode can be configured when Type is Network Access.
• If Trusted Sites is enabled, you can visit device port successfully with
Mode IP/MAC hosts in Trusted Sites.

• If Blocked Sites is enabled, you cannot visit device port with IP/MAC
hosts in Blocked Sites.
When Type is Network Access, you can configure IP Address, IP
Add Segment and MAC Address.
Type You can select IP address, IP segment and MAC address.
IP Address
Enter IP Address, Start Port and End Port that is allowed or forbidden.
Start Port

When Type is IP Address, they can be configured. Start Port and End
End Port Port can be configured only in Network Access Type.

Enter Start Address and End Address of IP Segment.

Start Address
When Type is IP Segment, they can be configured.
Enter MAC Address that is allowed or forbidden
MAC Address
When Type is MAC Address, they can be configured.
Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.3.2 Account Lockout

Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → Attack Defense → Account Lockout
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The Account Lockout interface is displayed. See Figure 5.24.

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Step 2 Set Parameters.

Parameter Description
Set the maximum number of allowable wrong password entries. The
account will be locked after your entries exceed the maximum
Attempt(s) number.
Value range: 5–30.
Default value: 5.

Set how long the account is locked for. Value range: 5–120 minutes.
Lock Time
Default value: 30 minutes.

Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.3.3 Anti-DOS Attack

You can enable SYN Flood Attack Defense and ICMP Flood Attack Defense to defend the device against Dos attack. See Figure .

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5.20.3.4 Sync Time-Allowlist

The synchronization is only allowed with hosts in the trusted list.

Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → Attack Defense → Sync Time-Allowlist.

The Sync Time-Whitelist interface is displayed. See Figure2.246.

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Step 2 Select Enable to enable Sync Time-Allow list function.

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Step 3 Configure the parameters.

Parameter Description
Add You can add trusted hosts for time synchronization.
Type Select IP address or IP segment for hosts to be added.
Input the IP address of a trusted host.

IP Address
When Type is IP Address, it can be configured
Input the start IP address of trusted hosts.

Start Address
When Type is IP Segment, it can be configured
Input the end IP address of trusted hosts.

End Address
When Type is IP Segment, it can be configured

Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.4 CA Certificate
5.20.4.1 Device Certificate
Create Certificate
Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → CA Certificate → Device Certificate.
The Device Certificate interface is displayed. See Figure.

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Step 2 Configure Parameters.

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 Parameter Description
County This parameter is user defined.
State This parameter is user defined.
City Name This parameter is user defined.
Valid Period Input a valid period for the certificate.
Organization This parameter is user defined.
Organization Unit This parameter is user defined.
Domain Name Input the domain name or IP address of the certificate.

Step 3 Click on Create

5.20.4.2 Trusted CA Certificate

Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → CA Certificate → Trusted CA Certificate.
Step 2 Click Install Trusted Certificate.
The Create Certificate is displayed. See Figure .

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Step 3 Click Browse to select the certificate that you want to install.
Step 4 Click Import.

5.20.5 Audio/Video Encryption

The device supports audio and video encryption during data transmission.

Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → AUDIO/VIDEO ENCRYPTION → Audio/Video Transmission.

The Audio/Video Transmission interface is displayed. See Figure 249.

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Step 2 Configure Parameters.

Area Parameter Description

Enables stream frame encryption by using private protocol.

Enable
There might be safety risk if this service is disabled.

Private
Protocol Encryption Type Use the default setting.
Secret key update period.
Update Period of Value range: 0–720 hours. 0 means never update the secret
Secret Key key.
Default value: 12.

Enables RTSP stream encryption by using TLS.

Enable There might be safety risk if this service is disabled.
RTSP over
TLS Select a device
certificate Select a device certificate for RTSP over TLS.

Certificate
For details about certificate management.
Management
Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.6 Security Warning

5.20.6.1 Security Exception
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Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → Security Warning → Security Exception.
The Security Exception interface is displayed. See Figure 5.500.

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Step 2 Select Enable and configure parameters.

Parameter Description
The alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) is connected to the
Alarm-out Port alarm output port. When an alarm occurs, the DVR device transmits
the alarm information to the alarm device.
When the alarm ends, the alarm extended for a period of time. The
Post-Alarm time range is from 0 seconds to 300 seconds.
Show Message Check box to enable a pop-up message in your local host PC.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs.

Alarm Tone Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the
dropdown list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs.

Select the check box, the DVR device records the alarm information
Log in the log when an alarm occurs.
Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the DVR device sends
an email to the set mailbox to notify the user.
Send Email

You need to set the email first.

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 Security Event monitoring explanation. It indicates the type of
attacks that can trigger security exception.
• Unauthorized executable program trying to run
• Web URL brute-force attack
• Session connection overload
• Session ID brute-force attack

Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.20.6.2 Illegal Login

Step 1 Select Main Menu → SECURITY → Security Warning → Illegal Login.
The Illegal Login interface is displayed. See Figure 5.501.

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Step 2 Select Enable and configure parameters.

Parameter Description
The alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) is connected to the alarm
Alarm-out Port output port. When an alarm occurs, the DVR device transmits the
alarm information to the alarm device.
When the alarm ends, the alarm extended for a period of time. The
Post Alarm time range is from 0 seconds to 300 seconds.
Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs.

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Alarm Tone Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the
dropdown list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs.

Select the check box, the DVR device records the alarm information in
Log the log when an alarm occurs.

Send Email Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the DVR device sends an
email to the set mailbox to notify the user.

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 5.21 Logout the Device

On the top right of the Main Menu interface or on any interface after you have entered the Main Menu, click .
5.21.1 Select Logout, you will log out the device.
5.21.2 Select Reboot, the Device will be rebooted.
5.21.3 Select Shutdown, the Device will be turned off.

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6 Web Operations

 The interfaces in the Manual are used for introducing the operations and only for reference. The actual
interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between the
Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.
 The Manual is a general document for introducing the product, so there might be some functions described
for the Device in the Manual not apply to the model you purchased.
 Besides Web, you can use our KVMS to login the device. For detailed information, please refer to KVMS user’s
manual.

6.1 Connecting to Network

6.1.1 The factory default IP of the Device is 192.168.1.250.

6.1.2 The Device supports monitoring on different browsers such as Safari, fire fox, Google on Apple PC to perform
the functions such as multi-channel monitoring, PTZ control, and device parameters configurations.
Check to make sure the Device has connected to the network.
Configure the IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the PC and the Device. For details about network
configuration of the Device, see "5.1.4.4 Configuring Network Settings."
On your PC, check the network connection of the Device by using "ping ***.***.***.***".
Usually the return value of TTL is 255.

6.2 Logging in the Web

Open the IE browser, enter the IP address of the Device, and then press Enter.
The Login in dialog box is displayed. See Figure 6-1.

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 Enter the user name and password.
 The default administrator account is admin. The password is the one that was configured during
initial settings. To security your account, it is recommended to keep the password properly and
change it regularly.

 Click to display the password.

 If you forgot the password, click Forgot Password? to reset the password. For details about
resetting the password, see "6.3 Resetting Password."
Click Login.

6.3 Resetting Password

You can reset the password through the reserved email address when you forget the password of admin account.
Login the Web of the Device.
The Login in dialog box is displayed. See Figure 6-2.

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Click Forgot Password?
The Reset the password interface is displayed. See Figure 6-3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the QR code and get the security code.

 You can get the security code twice by scanning the same QR code. If you need to get the security
code once again, please refresh the interface.
 Please use the security code received in your email box to reset the password within 24 hours;
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  Wrong security code entrance up to five times will cause the security code locked for five minutes.
After five minutes, you can continue to use this security code.
In the Security code box, enter the security code received in your reserved email box. Click Next.
The new password resetting interface is displayed. See Figure 6-4

In the Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box.

The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 characters and contain at least two types from
number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Click Save. The password resetting is started.
After resetting is completed, a pop-up message is displayed to indicate the result and you will see the
login interface is displayed. Then you can use the new password to login the Web.

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 6.4 Introducing Web Main Menu

After you have logged in the Web, the main menu is displayed. See Figure 6-5. For detailed operations, you can refer to
"5 Local Configurations."

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No. Icon Description
Includes configuration menu through which you can configure camera
1 settings, network settings, storage settings, system settings, account settings,
and view information.
2 None Displays system date and time.

3 When you point to , the current user account is displayed.

Click , select Logout, Reboot, or Shutdown according to your actual
4
situation.
Displays Cell Phone Client and Device SN QR Code.
Cell Phone Client: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to add the
device into the Cell Phone Client, and then you can start accessing the Device
from your cell phone.
Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the InstaOn
5
management platform and add the Device SN into the platform. Then you
can access and manage the device in the WAN. For details, please refer to
the InstaOn operation manual. You can also configure InstaOn function in
the local configurations. See "5.1.4.5
Configuring InstaOn Settings."

6 Displays the web main menu.

Includes eight function tiles: LIVE, VIDEO, ALARM, IVS, IoT, BACKUP, DISPLAY,
and AUDIO. Click each tile to open the configuration interface of the tile.
LIVE: You can perform the operations such as viewing real-time video,
configuring channel layout, setting PTZ controls, and using smart talk and
instant record functions if needed.
VIDEO: Search for and play back the recorded video saved on the Device.
ALARM: Search for alarm information and configure alarm event actions.
IVS: Configure the behavior detections by drawing rules for detecting
tripwire, intrusion, abandoned objects, and missing objects.
IoT: You can view, search and export the temperature and humidity data of
camera and configure the alarm event settings.
7 None
BACKUP: Search and back up the video files to the local PC or external
storage device such as USB storage device.
DISPLAY: Configure the display effect such as displaying content, image
transparency, and resolution, and enable the zero-channel function.
AUDIO: Manage audio files and configure the playing schedule. The
audio file can be played in response to an alarm event if the voice prompts
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7 FAQ
1. DVR (WITHOUT HDD) cannot boot up properly.
There are following possibilities:
 Input power is not correct.

 Power connection is not correct.

 Power switch button is damaged.

 Program upgrade is wrong.

 HDD malfunction or something wrong with HDD jumper configuration.

 Seagate DB35.1，DB35.2，SV35 or Maxtor 17-g has compatibility problem. Please upgrade to the latest
version to solve this problem.
 Front panel error.

 Main board is damaged.

2. DVR (WITHOUT HDD) frequently shuts down or stops running.

There are following possibilities:
 Input voltage is not stable or it is too low.

 HDD malfunction or something wrong with jumper configuration.

 Button power is not enough.

 Front video signal is not stable.

 Working environment is too harsh, too much dust.

 Hardware malfunction.

3. Hard disk cannot be detected.

There are following possibilities:
 HDD is broken.

 HDD jumper is damaged.

 HDD cable connection is loose.

 Main board SATA port is broken.

4. There is no video output whether it is one-channel, multiple-channel or all-channel output.

There are following possibilities:
 Program is not compatible. Please upgrade to the latest version.

 Brightness is 0. Please restore factory default setup.

 There is no video input signal or it is too weak.

 Check privacy mask setup or your screen saver.

 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) hardware malfunctions.

5. Real-time video color is distorted.

There are following possibilities:
 When using BNC output, NTSC and PAL setup is not correct. The real-time video becomes black and white.

 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) and monitor resistance is not compatible.

 Video transmission is too long or degrading is too huge.

 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) color or brightness setup is not correct.

6. Cannot search local records.

There are following possibilities:
 HDD jumper is damaged.

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  HDD is broken.
 Upgraded program is not compatible.
 The recorded file has been overwritten.
 Record function has been disabled.
7. Video is distorted when searching local records.
There are following possibilities:
 Video quality setup is too low.

 Program read error, bit data is too small. There is mosaic in the full screen. Please restart the DVR (WITHOUT

HDD) to solve this problem.

 HDD data jumper error.
 HDD malfunction.
 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) hardware malfunctions.
8. No audio under monitor state.
There are following possibilities:
 It is not a power picker.

 It is not a power acoustics.

 Audio cable is damaged.

 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) hardware malfunctions.

9. There is audio under monitor state but no audio under playback state.
There are following possibilities:
 Setup is not correct. Please enable audio function.

 Corresponding channel has no video input. Playback is not continuous when the screen is blue.

10. System time is not correct.

There are following possibilities:
 Setup is not correct.

 Battery contact is not correct or voltage is too low.

 Crystal oscillator is broken.

11. Cannot control PTZ on DVR (WITHOUT HDD).

There are following possibilities:
 Front panel PTZ error.

 PTZ decoder setup, connection or installation is not correct.

 Cable connection is not correct.

 PTZ setup is not correct.

 PTZ decoder and DVR (WITHOUT HDD) protocol is not compatible.

 PTZ decoder and DVR (WITHOUT HDD) address is not compatible.

 When there are several decoders, please add 120 Ohm between the PTZ decoder A/B cables furthest end to

delete the reverberation or impedance matching. Otherwise the PTZ control is not stable.
 The distance is too far.
12. Motion detection function does not work.
There are following possibilities:
 Period setup is not correct.

 Motion detection zone setup is not correct.

 Sensitivity is too low.

 For some versions, there is hardware limit.

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 13. Cannot log in client-end or web.
There are following possibilities:
 For Windows 98 or Windows ME user, please update your system to Windows 2000 sp4.

Or you can install client-end software of lower version. Please note right now, our DVR (WITHOUT HDD) is not
compatible with Windows VISTA control.
 ActiveX control has been disabled.

 No dx8.1 or higher. Please upgrade display card driver.

 Network connection error.

 Network setup error.

 Password or user name is invalid.

 Client-end is not compatible with DVR (WITHOUT HDD) program.

14. There is only mosaic no video when preview or playback video file remotely.
There are following possibilities:
 Network fluency is not good.

 Client-end resources are limit.

 There is multiple-cast group setup in DVR (WITHOUT HDD). This mode can result in mosaic. Usually we do not

recommend this mode.

 There is privacy mask or channel protection setup.
 Current user has no right to monitor.
 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) local video output quality is not good.
15. Network connection is not stable.
There are following possibilities:
 Network is not stable.

 IP address conflict.

 MAC address conflict.

 PC or DVR (WITHOUT HDD) network card is not good.

16. Burn error /USB back error.

There are following possibilities:
 Burner and DVR (WITHOUT HDD) are in the same data cable.

 System uses too much CPU resources. Please stop record first and then begin backup.

 Data amount exceeds backup device capacity. It may result in burner error.

 Backup device is not compatible.

 Backup device is damaged.

17. Keyboard cannot control DVR (WITHOUT HDD)

There are following possibilities:
 DVR (WITHOUT HDD) serial port setup is not correct.

 Address is not correct.

 When there are several switchers, power supply is not enough.

 Transmission distance is too far.

18. Alarm signal cannot be disarmed.

There are following possibilities:
 Alarm setup is not correct.

 Alarm output has been open manually.

 Input device error or connection is not correct.

 Some program versions may have this problem. Please upgrade your system.

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 There are following possibilities:
 Alarm setup is not correct.

 Alarm cable connection is not correct.

 Alarm input signal is not correct.

 There are two loops connect to one alarm device.

20. Remote control does not work.

There are following possibilities:
 Remote control address is not correct.

 Distance is too far or control angle is too small.

 Remote control battery power is low.

 Remote control is damaged or DVR (WITHOUT HDD) front panel is damaged.

21. Record storage period is not enough.

There are following possibilities:
 Camera quality is too low. Lens is dirty. Camera is installed against the light. Camera aperture setup is not

correct.
 HDD capacity is not enough.
 HDD is damaged.
22. Cannot playback the downloaded file.
There are following possibilities:
 There is no media player.

 No DXB8.1 or higher graphic acceleration software.

 There is no DivX503Bundle.exe control when you play the file transformed to AVI via media player.

 No DivX503Bundle.exe or ffdshow-2004 1012 .exe in Windows XP OS.

23. Forgot local menu operation password or network password

Please contact your local service engineer or our sales person for help. We can guide you to solve this problem.
24. When I login via HTTPS, a dialogue says the certificate for this website is for other address.
Please create server certificate again.
25. When I login via HTTPS, a dialogue says the certificate is not trusted.
Please download root certificate again.
26. When I login via HTTPS, a dialogue says the certificate has expired or is not valid yet.
Please make sure your PC time is the same as the device time.
27. I connect the general analog camera to the device, there is no video output.
There are following possibilities:
 Check camera power supplying, data cable connection and other items.

 This series device does not support the analog camera of all brands. Please make sure the device supports

general standard definition analog camera.

28. I connect the standard definition analog camera or the coaxial camera to the device, there is no video output.
There are following possibilities:
 Check camera power supplying, or camera data cable connection.

 For the product supports analog standard definition camera/HD camera, you need to go tothe Main Menu >

CAMERA > CHANNEL TYPE to select corresponding channel type and then restart the DVR (WITHOUT HDD).

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29. I cannot connect to the IP channel.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the camera is online or not.

 Check IP channel setup is right or not (such as IP address, user name, password, connection protocol, and port

number).
 The camera has set the whitelist (Only the specified devices can connect to the camera).

30. After I connected to the IP channel, the one-window output is OK, but there is no multiple- window output.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the sub stream of the camera has been enabled or not.

 Check the sub stream type of the camera is H.264 or not.

 Check the device supports camera sub stream resolution or not (such as 960H, D1, and HD1).

31. After I connected to the IP channel, the multiple-window output is OK, but there is no one- window output.
There are following possibilities:
 Check there is video from the IP channel or not. Please go to the Main Menu > INFO > BPS to view bit stream

real-time information.
 Check the main stream of the camera has been enabled or not.
 Check the main stream type of the camera is H.264 or not.
 Check the device supports camera main stream resolution or not (such as 960H, D1, and HD1).
 Check camera network transmission has reached the threshold or not. Please check the online user of the
camera.
32. After I connected to the IP channel, there is no video output in the one-window or the multiple-window mode. But I
can see there is bit stream.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the main stream/sub stream type of the camera is H.264 or not.

 Check the device supports camera main stream/sub stream resolution or not (such as 1080P, 720P, 960H, D1,

and HD1).
 Check the camera setup. Please make sure It supports the products of other manufacturers.
33. DDNS registration failed or cannot access the device domain name.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the device is connected to the WAN. Please check the device has got the IP address if the PPPoE can

dial. If there is a router, please check the router to make sure the device IP is online.
 Check the corresponding protocol of the DDNS is enabled. Check the DDNS function is OK or not.
 Check DNS setup is right or not. Default Google DNS server is 8.8.8.8, 8.8.5.5. You can use different DNS
provided by your ISP.
34. I cannot use the InstaOn function on my cell phone or the WEB.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the device InstaOn function is enabled or not. (Main menu-> Network->InstaOn)

 Check the device is in the WAN or not.

 Check cell phone InstaOn login mode is right or not.

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  It is the specified device InstaOn login port or not when you are using InstaOn client.
 Check user name or password is right or not.
 Check InstaOn SN is right or not. You can use the cell phone to scan the QR code on the device InstaOn
interface (Main Menu > Network > InstaOn), or you can use the version information of the WEB to confirm.
(For some previous series products, the device SN is the main board SN, it may result in error.)
35. I connect the standard definition camera to the device, there is no video output.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) supports standard definition signal or not. Only some series product supports

analog standard definition signal, coaxial signal input.

 Check channel type is right or not. For the product supports analog standard definition camera/HD camera,
you need to go to the Main Menu > CAMERA> CHANNEL TYPE to select corresponding channel type (such as
analog) and then restart the DVR (WITHOUT HDD). In this way, the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) can recognize the
analog standard definition.
 Check camera power supplying, or camera data cable connection.
36. I cannot connect to the IP camera.
There are following possibilities:
 Check DVR (WITHOUT HDD) supports IP channel or not. Only some series products support A/D switch

function, it can switch analog channel to the IP channel to connect to the IP camera. From Main Menu >
CAMERA > CHANNEL TYPE, select the last channel to switch to the IP channel. Some series product products
support IP channel extension, it supports N+N mode.
 Check the IPC and the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) is connected or not. Please go to the Main Menu > CAMERA >
REGISTRATION to search to view the IP camera is online or not. Or you can go to the Main Menu > INFO >
NETWORK > Network Test, you can input IP camera IP address and then click the Test button to check you can
connect to the IP camera or not.
 Check IP channel setup is right or not (such as IP address, manufacturer, port, user name, password, and
remote channel number).

Daily Maintenance

 Please use the brush to clean the board, socket connector and the chassis regularly.
 The device shall be soundly earthed in case there is audio/video disturbance. Keep the device away from the
static voltage or induced voltage.
 Please unplug the power cable before you remove the audio/video signal cable, RS232 or RS485 cable.
 Do not connect the TV to the local video output port (VOUT).It may result in video output circuit.
 Always shut down the device properly. Please use the shutdown function in the menu, oryou can press the
power button in the front panel for at least three seconds to shut down the device. Otherwise it may result in
HDD malfunction.
 Please make sure the device is away from the direct sunlight or other heating sources.
Please keep the sound ventilation.
 Please check and maintain the device regularly.

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8. Appendix 1 Glossary
The abbreviations in this glossary are related to the Manual.
Abbreviations Full term
BNC Bayonet Nut Connector
CBR Constant Bit Rate
CIF Common Intermediate Format
DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
DST Daylight Saving Time
DVR (WITHOUT
Digital Video Recorder
HDD)
FTP File Transfer Protocol
HDD Hard Disk Drive
HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
IoT Internet of Things
IP Internet Protocol
IVS Intelligent Video System
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit
NTP Network Time Protocol
NTSC National Television Standards Committee
ONVIF Open Network Video Interface Forum
PAL Phase Alteration Line
PAT Port Address Translation
POS Point of Sale
PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom
RCA Radio Corporation of American
RTSP Real Time Streaming Protocol
S.M.A.R.T Self-Monitoring-Analysis and Reporting Technology
SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UPnP Universal Plug and Play
VBR Variable Bit Rate
VGA Video Graphics Array
WAN Wide Area Network

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9. Appendix 1 HDD Capacity Calculation
Calculate total capacity needed by each DVR (WITHOUT HDD) according to video recording (video recording type
and video file storage time).

According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity qi that is the capacity of each

channel needed for each hour, unit MB.

Formula (1): qi = di  8 3600 1024

In the formula: di means the bit rate, unit Kbit/s

After video time requirement is confirmed, according to Formula (2) to calculate the storage capacity mi ,

which is storage of each channel needed unit MB.

Formula (2): mi = qi × hi × Di

In the
formula:

 hi means the recording time for each day (hour)

 Di means number of days for which the video shall be kept

According to Formula (3) to calculate total capacity (accumulation) qT that is needed

for all channels in the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) during scheduled video recording.
c
Formula (3): qT =  mi
i=1

In the formula: c means total number of channels in one DVR (WITHOUT HDD)

According to Formula (4) to calculate total capacity (accumulation) qT that is needed

for all channels in DVR (WITHOUT HDD) during alarm video recording (including motion detection).
c
Formula (4): qT =  mi ×a%
i=1

In the formula：a% means alarm occurrence rate

You can refer to the following table for the file size in one hour per channel. (All the data listed below are for
reference only.)

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Bit stream size File size Bit stream size File size
（max） （max）
96Kbps 42MB 128Kbps 56MB

160Kbps 70MB 192Kbps 84MB

224Kbps 98MB 256Kbps 112MB

320Kbps 140MB 384Kbps 168MB

448Kbps 196MB 512Kbps 225MB

640Kbps 281MB 768Kbps 337MB
896Kbps 393MB 1024Kbps 450MB
1280Kbps 562MB 1536Kbps 675MB
1792Kbps 787MB 2048Kbps 900MB

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10. Appendix 1 Compatible Backup Devices

Appendix 1.1 Compatible USB list

Manufacturer Model Capacity
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 512MB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2GB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 256MB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 512MB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 1GB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 2GB
Kingston DataTraveler Ⅱ 1GB
Kingston DataTraveler Ⅱ 2GB
Kingston DataTraveler 1GB
Kingston DataTraveler 2GB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 128MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 256MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 512MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 1GB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 2GB
Kingax Super Stick 128MB
Kingax Super Stick 256MB
Kingax Super Stick 512MB
Kingax Super Stick 1GB
Kingax Super Stick 2GB
Netac U210 128MB
Netac U210 256MB
Netac U210 512MB
Netac U210 1GB
Netac U210 2GB
Netac U208 4GB
Teclast Ti Cool 128MB
Teclast Ti Cool 256MB
Teclast Ti Cool 512MB
Teclast Ti Cool 1GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 8GB
Sandisk Ti Cool 2GB
Sandisk Hongjiao 4GB
Lexar Lexar 256MB
Kingston Data Traveler 1GB
Kingston Data Traveler 16GB

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 Manufacturer Model Capacity
Kingston Data Traveler 32GB
Aigo L8315 16GB
Sandisk 250 16GB
Kingston Data Traveler Locker+ 32GB
Netac U228 8GB

Appendix 1.2 Compatible SD Card list

Manufacturer Standard Capacity Card type
Transcend SDHC6 16GB Big
Kingston SDHC4 4GB Big
Kingston SD 2GB Big
Kingston SD 1GB Big
Sandisk SDHC2 8GB Small
Sandisk SD 1GB Small

Appendix 1.3 Compatible Portable HDD list

Manufacturer Model Capacity
YDStar YDstar HDD box 40GB
Netac Netac 80GB
Iomega Iomega RPHD-CG" RNAJ50U287 250GB
WD Elements WCAVY1205901 1.5TB
Newsmy Liangjian 320GB
WD Elements WDBAAR5000ABK-00 500GB
WD Elements WDBAAU0015HBK-00 1.5TB
Seagate FreeAgent Go(ST905003F) 500GB
Aigo H8169 500GB

Appendix 1.4 Compatible USB DVD List

Manufacturer Model
Samsung SE-S084
BenQ LD2000-2K4

Appendix 1.5 Compatible SATA DVD List

Manufacturer Model
LG GH22NS30
Samsung TS-H653 Ver.A
Samsung TS-H653 Ver.F

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 Manufacturer Model
Samsung SH-224BB/CHXH
SONY DRU-V200S
SONY DRU-845S
SONY AW-G170S
Pioneer DVR (WITHOUT HDD)-217CH

Appendix 1.6 Compatible SATA HDD List

Please upgrade the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) firmware to latest version to ensure the accuracy of the table below.
Here we recommend HDD of 500GB to 4TB capacity.
Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
Seagate Video 3.5 ST1000VM002 1TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST2000VM003 2TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST3000VM002 3TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST4000VM000 4TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST1000VX000 1TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST2000VX000 2TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST3000VX000 3TB SATA
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST1000VX002 1TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST2000VX004 2TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST3000VX004 3TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST1000VX001 1TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST1000VX005 1TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST2000VX003 2TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST2000VX008 2TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST3000VX006 3TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST3000VX010 3TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST4000VX000 4TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST4000VX007 4TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST5000VX0001 5TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0001 6TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0023 6TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0003 6TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST8000VX0002 8TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST8000VX0022 8TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST100000VX0004 10TB SATA

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
Seagate SkyHawk HDD (Support ST1000VX003 1TB SATA
HDD data recovery
offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST2000VX005 2TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST3000VX005 3TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST4000VX002 4TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST5000VX0011 5TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST6000VX0011 6TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST8000VX0012 8TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
WD WD Green WD10EURX (EOL) 1TB SATA
WD WD Green WD20EURX (EOL) 2TB SATA
WD WD Green WD30EURX (EOL) 3TB SATA
WD WD Green WD40EURX (EOL) 4TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD10PURX 1TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD20PURX 2TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD30PURX 3TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD40PURX 4TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD50PURX 5TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD60PURX 6TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD80PUZX 8TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD10PURZ 1TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD20PURZ 2TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD30PURZ 3TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD40PURZ 4TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD50PURZ 5TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD60PURZ 6TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD80PURZ 8TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD4NPURX 4TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD6NPURX 6TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA100V 1TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA200V 2TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA300V 3TB SATA

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA200V 2TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA300V 3TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA400V 4TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD04ABA400V 4TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD04ABA500V 5TB SATA
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0033 1TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0033 2TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0033 3TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0033 4TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0055 1TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0055 2TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0005 3TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0035 4TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0115 6TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST8000NM0055 8TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST10000NM0016 10TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0024 4TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0024 6TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0023 1TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0023 2TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0023 3TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0023 4TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0014 6TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0045 1TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0045 2TB SATA
(SAS interface)

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0025 3TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0025 4TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0095 6TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0034 6TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST8000NM0075 8TB SATA
(SAS interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD1003FBYZ 1TB SATA
interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD1004FBYZ 1TB SATA
interface) (replace WD1003FBYZ)

WD WD RE series (SATA WD2000FYYZ 2TB SATA

interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD2004FBYZ 2TB SATA
interface) (replace WD2000FYYZ)

WD WD RE series (SATA WD3000FYYZ 3TB SATA

interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD4000FYYZ 4TB SATA
interface)
WD WD (SATA interface) WD2000F9YZ 2TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD3000F9YZ 3TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD4000F9YZ 4TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD4002FYYZ 4TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD6001FSYZ 6TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD6002FRYZ 6TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD8002FRYZ 8TB SATA
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUS724030ALA640 3TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUS726060ALE610 6TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUH728060ALE600 6TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUH728080ALE600 8TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726020AL5210 2TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726040AL5210 4TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726060AL5210 6TB SATA
interface)

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST320VT000 320GB SATA
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST500VT000 500GB SATA
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST2000LM003 (EOL) 2TB SATA
TOSHIBA 2.5-inch PC series MQ01ABD050V 500GB SATA
TOSHIBA 2.5-inch PC series MQ01ABD100V 1TB SATA
SAMSUNG HN-M101MBB HN-M101MBB (EOL) 1TB SATA
Seagate 2.5-inch enterprise ST1000NX0313 1TB SATA
series
Seagate 2.5-inch enterprise ST2000NX0253 2TB SATA
series

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11. Appendix 2 Compatible CD/DVD Burner List

Please upgrade the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) firmware to latest version to ensure the accuracy of the table below. And
you can use the USB cable with the model recommended to set USB burner.

Manufacturer Model Port Type Type

Sony DRX-S50U USB DVD-RW
Sony DRX-S70U USB DVD-RW
Sony AW-G170S SATA DVD-RW
Samsung TS-H653A SATA DVD-RW
Panasonic SW-9588-C SATA DVD-RW
Sony DRX-S50U USB DVD-RW
BenQ 5232WI USB DVD-RW

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12. Appendix 2 Compatible Displayer List
Please refer to the following table form compatible displayer list.
Brand Model Dimension (Unit: inch)
BENQ (LCD) ET-0007-TA 19-inch (wide screen)
DELL (LCD) E178FPc 17-inch
BENQ (LCD) Q7T4 17-inch
BENQ (LCD) Q7T3 17-inch
HFNOVO (LCD) LXB-L17C 17-inch
SANGSUNG (LCD) 225BW 22-inch (wide screen)
HFNOVO (CRT) LXB-FD17069HB 17-inch
HFNOVO (CRT) LXB-HF769A 17-inch
HFNOVO(CRT) LX-GJ556D 17-inch
Samsung (LCD) 2494HS 24-inch
Samsung (LCD) P2350 23-inch
Samsung (LCD) P2250 22-inch
Samsung (LCD) P2370G 23-inch
Samsung (LCD) 2043 20-inch
Samsung (LCD) 2243EW 22-inch
Samsung (LCD) SMT-1922P 19-inch
Samsung (LCD) T190 19-inch
Samsung (LCD) T240 24-inch
LG (LCD) W1942SP 19-inch
LG (LCD) W2243S 22-inch
LG (LCD) W2343T 23-inch
BENQ (LCD) G900HD 18.5-inch
BENQ (LCD) G2220HD 22-inch
PHILIPS (LCD) 230E 23-inch
PHILIPS (LCD) 220CW9 23-inch
PHILIPS (LCD) 220BW9 24-inch
PHILIPS (LCD) 220EW9 25-inch

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13. Appendix 2 Compatible Switcher

Brand Model network working mode

D-LinK DES-1016D 10/100M self-adaptive
D-LinK DES-1008D 10/100M self-adaptive
Five network modes: AUTO
HALF-10M FULL-10M HALF-100M
FULL-100M
Ruijie RG-S1926S

H3C H3C-S1024 10/100M self-adaptive

TP-LINK TL-SF1016 10/100M self-adaptive
TP-LINK TL-SF1008+ 10/100M self-adaptive

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14. Appendix 3 Earthing

Appendix 2.1 What Is the Surge

Surge is a short current or voltage change during a very short time. In the circuit, it lasts for microsecond. In a
220V circuit, the 5KV or 10KV voltage change during a very short time (about microseconds) can be called a
surge. The surge comes from two ways: external surge and internal surge.
 The external surge: The external surge mainly comes from the thunder lightning. Or itcomes from the

voltage change during the on/off operation in the electric power cable.
 The internal surge: The research finds 88% of the surge from the low voltage comes fromthe internal of
the building such as the air conditioning, elevator, electric welding, air compressor, water pump, power
button, duplicating machine and other device of inductive load.
The lightning surge is far above the load level the PC or the micro devices can support. In most cases, the surge
can result in electric device chip damage, PC error code, accelerating the part aging, data loss and etc. Even
when a small 20 horsepower inductive engine boots up or stops, the surge can reach 3000V to 5000V, which
can adversely affect the electronic devices that use the same distribution box.
To protect the device, you need to evaluate its environment, the lighting affection degree objectively.
Because surge has close relationship with the voltage amplitude, frequency, network structure, device
voltage-resistance, protection level, ground and etc. The thunder proof work shall be a systematic project,
emphasizing the all-round protection (including building, transmission cable, device, ground and etc.). There
shall be comprehensive management and the measures shall be scientific, reliable, practical and economic.
Considering the high voltage during the inductive thundering, the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) standard on the energy absorbing step by step theory and magnitude classification in the protection
zone, you need to prepare multiple precaution levels.
You can use the lightning rod, lightning strap or the lightning net to reduce the damage to the building,
personal injury or the property.
The lightning protection device can be divided into three types:
 Power lightning arrester: There are 220V single-phrase lightning arrester and 380V three- phrase

lightening arrester (mainly in parallel connection, sometimes use series connection ) You can parallel
connect the power lightning arrester in the electric cable to reduce the short-time voltage change and
release the surge current. From the BUS to the device, there are usually three levels so that system can
reduce the voltage and release the current step by step to remove the thunderstorm energy and
guarantee the device safety. You can select the replaceable module type, the terminal connection type
and portable socket according to your requirement.
 Signal lightning arrester: This device is mainly used in the PC network, communication system. The
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 arrestor with the signal port, it can cut the channel of the thunderstorm to the device, and on the other
hand, it can discharge the current to the ground to guarantee the device proper work. The signal lightning
arrester has many specifications, and widely used in many devices such as telephone, network, analog
communication, digital communication, cable TV and satellite antenna. For all the input port, especially
those from the outdoor, you need to install the signal lightning arrester.
 Antenna feed cable lightning arrester: It is suitable for antenna system of the transmitter orthe device system
to receive the wireless signal. It uses the serial connection too.
Please note, when you select the lighting arrester, please pay attention to the port type and the earthing
reliability. In some important environment, you need to use special shielded cable. Do not parallel connect the
thunder proof ground cable with the ground cable of the lightning rod. Please make sure they are far enough
and grounded respectively.

Appendix 2.2 The Earthing Modes

We all know the earthing is the most complicated technology in the electromagnetism compatibility design
since there is no systematic theory or module. The earthing has many modes, but the selection depends on the
system structure and performance.
The following are some successfully experience from our past work.
 One-point ground: In the following figure you can see there is a one-point ground. Thisconnection provides

common point to allow signal to be transmitted in many circuits. If there is no common point, the error signal
transmission occurred. In the one-point ground mode, each circuit is just grounded only and they are
connected at the same point. Since there is only one common point, there is no circuit and so, there is no
interference.

 Multiple-point ground: In the following figure, you can see the internal circuit uses the chassis as the
common point. While at the same time, all devices chassis use the earthing as the common point. In this
connection, the ground structure can provide the lower ground resistance because when there are multiple-
point grounds; each ground cable is as short as possible. And the parallel cable connection can reduce the
total conductance of the ground conductor. In the high-frequency circuit, you need to use the multiple-point
ground mode and each cable needs to connect to the ground. The length shall be less than the 1/20 of the
signal wavelength.

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  Mixed ground: The mix ground consists of the feature of the one-point ground and multiple- point
ground. For example, the power in the system needs to use the one-point ground mode while the
radio frequency signal requires the multiple-point ground. So, you can use the following figure to earth.
For the direct current (DC), the capacitance is open circuit and the circuit is one-point ground. For the
radio frequency signal, the capacitance is conducive and the circuit adopts multiple-point ground.
When connecting devices of huge size (the device physical dimension and connection cable is big
comparing with the wave path of existed interference), then there are possibility of interference when the
current goes through the chassis and cable. In this situation, the interference circuit path usually lies in the
system ground circuit.
When considering the earthing, you need to think about two aspects: One is the system compatibility, and
the other is the external interference coupling into the earth circuit, which results in system error. For the
external interference is not regular, it is not easy to resolve.

Appendix 2.3 Thunder Proof Ground Method in the Monitor

System
 The monitor system shall have sound thunder proof earthing to guarantee personnel safety and device
safety.
 The monitor system working ground resistance shall be less than 1Ω.
 The thunder proof ground shall adopt the special ground cable from the monitor control room to the
ground object. The ground cable adopts copper insulation cable or wire and its ground section shall be
more than 20mm2.
 The ground cable of the monitor system can not short circuit or mixed connected with thestrong
alternative current cable.
 For all the ground cables from the control room to the monitor system or ground cable ofother monitor
devices, please use the copper resistance soft cable and its section shall be more than 4mm2.
 The monitor system usually can adopt the one-point ground.
 Please connect the ground end of 3-pin socket in the monitor system to the ground port ofthe system
(protection ground cable)

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Appendix 2.4 The Shortcut Way to Check the Electric System by Digital
Multimeter
For 220V AC socket, from the top to the bottom, E (ground cable), N (neutral cable), L(live
cable). Please refer to the following figure.

There is a shortcut way to check these thee cables connection are standard or not (not the accurate check).

In the following operations, the multimeter range shall be at 750V.

For E (earth cable)

Turn the digital multimeter to 750V AC, use your one hand to hold the metal end, and then the other hand insert
the pen to the E port of the socket. See the following figure. If the multimeter shows 0, then you can see current
earth cable connection is standard. If the value is more than 10, then you can know there is inductive current and
the earth cable connection is not proper.

For L (live cable)

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 Turn the digital multimeter to 750V AC, use your one hand to hold the metal end, and then the other hand insert
the pen to the L port of the socket. See the following figure. If the multimeter shows 125, then you can see current
live cable connection is standard. If the value is less than 60, then you can know current live cable connection is not
proper or it is not the live cable at all.

For N (Neutral cable)

Turn the digital multimeter to 750V AC, use your one hand to hold the metal end, and then the other hand insert
the pen to the N port of the socket. See the following figure. If the multimeter shows 0, then you can see current N
cable connection is standard. If the value is more than 10, then you can see there is inductive current and the
neutral cable connection is not proper. If the value is 120, then you can know that you have misconnected the
neutral cable to the live cable.

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15. Appendix 3 RJ45-RS232 Connection Cable Definition
Here we are going to make standard RS232 port and standard RJ45 (T568B). Please refer to the following figure for
RJ45 cable definition.

Please refer to the following figure for RS232 pin definition.

Cross Connection

Please refer to the following figure for connection information.

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 Please refer to the following table for detailed crossover cable connection information.
RJ45 (T568B) RJ45 (Network cable) RS232 Signal Description
4 Blue 2 RXD
5 White and blue 3 TXD
3 White and green 5 GND

Straight Connection

Please refer to the following figure for straight cable connection information.

Please refer to the following table for straight connection information.

RJ45 (T568B) RJ45 (Network cable) RS232 Signal Description
4 Blue 3 RXD
5 White and blue 2 TXD
3 White and green 5 GND

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