HDCVI DVR

User's Manual

ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V1.1.0

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Foreword

General
This user's manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations
of the DVR devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").

Models
DHI-XVR5108HS-4K
DHI-XVR5116H-4KL
DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL
DHI-XVR5116HS-S2
DHI-XVR5116H-S2
DHI-XVR5216AN-S2
DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL
DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
DHI-XVR7816S-4KL

Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Signal Words Meaning

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

DANGER death or serious injury.

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

WARNING result in slight or moderate injury.

Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property

CAUTION damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results.

TIPS Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.

NOTE Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.

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Revision History
Version Revision Content Release Time
Added DHI-XVR5116H-S2, DHI-
XVR5216AN-S2, DHI-XVR5232AN-S2,
V1.1.0 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL, DHI- August 2021
XVR7116HE-4KL, DHI-XVR7416L-4KL,
and DHI-XVR7816S-4KL.

V1.0.0 First release. July 2021

Privacy Protection Notice

As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and car plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy protection
laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing
measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification to inform people
of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.

About the Manual

 The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.
 We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in
compliance with the manual.
 The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions.
For detailed information, see the paper user's manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit
our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between
the electronic version and the paper version.
 All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates
might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
 There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations and
technical data. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
 Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
 All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the manual are properties of their
respective owners.
 Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if any problems occur while
using the device.
 If there is any uncertainty or controversy, we reserve the right of final explanation.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

The following description is the correct application method of the device. Read the manual carefully
before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the manual during application and
keep it properly after reading.

Operating Requirements
● Install the PoE front-end device indoors.
● The device does not support wall mount.
● Do not place and install the device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat generating
device.
● Do not install the device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
● Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
● Do not drip or splash liquids onto the device; do not put on the device anything filled with liquids,
in order to prevent liquids from flowing into the device.
● Install the device at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.
● Use the device only within rated input and output range.
● Do not dismantle the device arbitrarily.
● Transport, use and store the device within allowed humidity and temperature range.

Power Requirements
● Use the designated battery type. Otherwise there might be explosion risk.
● Use batteries according to requirements. Otherwise, it might result in fire, explosion or burning
risks of batteries!
● When replacing batteries, use the same type of batteries.
● Dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.
● Use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area and within its rated specification.
● Use standard power adapter matched with this device. Otherwise, the user shall undertake
resulting personnel injuries or device damages.
● The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no
higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
● Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
● Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, please keep an angle that
facilitates operation.

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Table of Contents
Foreword............................................................................................................................................................................ I
Important Safeguards and Warnings ......................................................................................................................... III
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Functions....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Checking the Components .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing HDD ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-
XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2................................................................. 5
2.2.3 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................10
3 The Grand Tour ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-
XVR5216AN-S2 .......................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2 ........................................................................................................14
3.1.3 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL.......................................................................................................15
3.1.4 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.5 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................16
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2 .........................................................................................................16
3.2.2 DHI-XVR5116H-4KL ....................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.3 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL .................................................................................................................................................18
3.2.4 DHI-XVR5116H-S2.......................................................................................................................................................20
3.2.5 DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2 ..........................................................................................................21
3.2.6 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL.......................................................................................................22
3.2.7 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.8 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................25
Remote Control Operations .................................................................................................................................................27
Mouse Operations ...................................................................................................................................................................28
4 Connection .................................................................................................................................................................30
Typical Connection Diagram................................................................................................................................................30
Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output.....................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Video Input ....................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Video Output ................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Audio Input ...................................................................................................................................................................32
4.2.4 Audio Output ...............................................................................................................................................................32
Connecting to Alarm Input and Output ..........................................................................................................................32
4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port .............................................................................................................................................33
4.3.2 Alarm Input ...................................................................................................................................................................33

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4.3.3 Alarm Output ...............................................................................................................................................................34

4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters ............................................................................................................................34
Connecting to RS-485 Port ...................................................................................................................................................35
Replacing Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................35
5 Local Configurations .................................................................................................................................................36
Initial Settings............................................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Booting up.....................................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.2 Initializing the Device ................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.3 Resetting Password ....................................................................................................................................................40
5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard .....................................................................................................................45
Live View ......................................................................................................................................................................................62
5.2.1 Live View Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................63
5.2.2 Live View Control Bar .................................................................................................................................................64
5.2.3 Navigation Bar..............................................................................................................................................................67
5.2.4 Shortcut Menu .............................................................................................................................................................68
5.2.5 Color Setting .................................................................................................................................................................70
5.2.6 Live View Display .........................................................................................................................................................72
5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings........................................................................................................................................77
Entering Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................80
Controlling PTZ Cameras.......................................................................................................................................................82
5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings ................................................................................................................82
5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel ...........................................................................................................................84
5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions .....................................................................................................................................86
5.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions ................................................................................................................................................88
5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu.......................................................................................................................................................90
Configuring Camera Settings ..............................................................................................................................................91
5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings....................................................................................................................................91
5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings .................................................................................................................................94
5.5.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings .............................................................................................................................95
5.5.4 Configuring Overlay Settings .................................................................................................................................96
5.5.5 Configuring Covered Area Settings .....................................................................................................................97
5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type.......................................................................................................................................98
5.5.7 Upgrading Coaxial Camera .....................................................................................................................................99
Configuring Remote Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 100
5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices ........................................................................................................................................ 100
5.6.2 Managing Remote Devices .................................................................................................................................. 113
Configuring Record Settings............................................................................................................................................. 117
5.7.1 Enabling Record Control ....................................................................................................................................... 117
5.7.2 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule ........................................................................................... 118
Configuring Snapshot Settings........................................................................................................................................ 118
5.8.1 Configuring Snapshot Trigger ............................................................................................................................. 118
5.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule ....................................................................................................... 123
5.8.3 Backing up Snapshots to FTP .............................................................................................................................. 123
Playing Back Video ................................................................................................................................................................ 124
5.9.1 Enabling Record Control ....................................................................................................................................... 124

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5.9.2 Instant Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 125

5.9.3 Main Interface of Video Playback ....................................................................................................................... 125
5.9.4 Smart Search.............................................................................................................................................................. 130
5.9.5 Marking and Playing Back Video ........................................................................................................................ 131
5.9.6 Playing Back Snapshots ......................................................................................................................................... 133
5.9.7 Playing Back Splices ................................................................................................................................................ 134
5.9.8 Using the File List ..................................................................................................................................................... 134
Alarm Events Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 136
5.10.1 Video Detection ..................................................................................................................................................... 136
5.10.2 IVS Function............................................................................................................................................................. 145
5.10.3 Face Detection........................................................................................................................................................ 158
5.10.4 System Events ......................................................................................................................................................... 161
5.10.5 Alarm Input Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 167
5.10.6 Alarm Output Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 174
IoT Function .......................................................................................................................................................................... 177
5.11.1 Configuring Sensor Settings ............................................................................................................................. 177
5.11.2 Configuring Temperature and Humidity Camera...................................................................................... 185
5.11.3 Configuring Wireless Siren ................................................................................................................................. 196
Configuring POS Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 197
5.12.1 Searching the Transaction Records ................................................................................................................ 197
5.12.2 Configuring POS Settings................................................................................................................................... 198
Configuring Backup Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 199
5.13.1 Finding USB Device .............................................................................................................................................. 199
5.13.2 Backing up Files ..................................................................................................................................................... 200
Network Management ..................................................................................................................................................... 201
5.14.1 Configuring Network Settings.......................................................................................................................... 201
5.14.2 Configuring Network Testing Settings .......................................................................................................... 216
Configuring Account Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 221
5.15.1 Configuring User Account.................................................................................................................................. 221
5.15.2 Configuring Group Account .............................................................................................................................. 227
5.15.3 Configuring ONVIF Users .................................................................................................................................... 231
Audio Management........................................................................................................................................................... 232
5.16.1 Configuring Audio Files....................................................................................................................................... 232
5.16.2 Configuring Playing Schedule for Audio Files ............................................................................................ 234
Storage Management ....................................................................................................................................................... 236
5.17.1 Configuring Basic Settings ................................................................................................................................. 236
5.17.2 Configuring the Recording and Snapshot Schedule ............................................................................... 237
5.17.3 Configuring HDD Manager ................................................................................................................................ 237
5.17.4 Configuring HDD Group ..................................................................................................................................... 238
5.17.5 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings ............................................................................................................ 240
5.17.6 Configuring Quota Settings .............................................................................................................................. 245
5.17.7 Configuring Record Estimate ............................................................................................................................ 246
5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage Settings ................................................................................................................... 248
Configuring System Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 250
5.18.1 Configuring General System Settings............................................................................................................ 250

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5.18.2 Configuring RS-232 Port Settings.................................................................................................................... 252

5.18.3 Configuring Security Settings........................................................................................................................... 254
5.18.4 Configuring System Maintenance Settings ................................................................................................. 255
5.18.5 Exporting and Importing System Settings .................................................................................................. 256
5.18.6 Restoring Default Settings ................................................................................................................................. 258
5.18.7 Upgrading the Device ......................................................................................................................................... 259
Viewing Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 262
5.19.1 Viewing Version Details ....................................................................................................................................... 262
5.19.2 Viewing Log Information .................................................................................................................................... 263
5.19.3 Viewing Event Information ................................................................................................................................ 265
5.19.4 Viewing Network Information .......................................................................................................................... 266
5.19.5 Viewing HDD Information .................................................................................................................................. 268
5.19.6 Viewing Device Status ......................................................................................................................................... 269
5.19.7 Viewing Channel Information ........................................................................................................................... 270
5.19.8 Viewing Data Stream Information................................................................................................................... 271
Logout the Device .............................................................................................................................................................. 272
6 Web Operations ...................................................................................................................................................... 273
Connecting to Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 273
Logging in to the Web ......................................................................................................................................................... 273
Resetting Password .............................................................................................................................................................. 274
Introducing Web Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 277
7 FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................................ 279
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 285
HDD Capacity Calculation .................................................................................................................. 287
Compatible Backup Devices .............................................................................................................. 289
Appendix 3.1 Compatible USB list ......................................................................................................................................... 289
Appendix 3.2 Compatible SD Card list ................................................................................................................................. 290
Appendix 3.3 Compatible Portable HDD list ..................................................................................................................... 290
Appendix 3.4 Compatible USB DVD List.............................................................................................................................. 290
Appendix 3.5 Compatible SATA DVD List ............................................................................................................................ 291
Appendix 3.6 Compatible SATA HDD List ........................................................................................................................... 291
Compatible CD/DVD Burner List ....................................................................................................... 296
Compatible Displayer List .................................................................................................................. 297
Compatible Switcher ........................................................................................................................... 298
Earthing ................................................................................................................................................. 299
Appendix 7.1 What Is the Surge.............................................................................................................................................. 299
Appendix 7.2 The Earthing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 300
Appendix 7.3 Thunder Proof Ground Method in the Monitor System..................................................................... 301
Appendix 7.4 The Shortcut Way to Check the Electric System by Digital Multimeter........................................ 302
RJ45-RS232 Connection Cable Definition ....................................................................................... 305
Cybersecurity Recommendations .................................................................................................... 307

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1 Introduction

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 (Smart PSS) 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.

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
 RS-485 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 RS-485 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

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.

Table 2-1 Checking list

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;

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

Appearance No obvious damage.

3 Device Data cables, power

cables, fan cables, No connection loose.
mainboard

Installing HDD

2.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-
S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

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Loosen screws

Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure below.
Remove cover

Turn over the device, and align the HDD to the four holes of bottom panel, and then fix the
HDD with screws.
Fix HDD

Connect HDD to the device using data cable and power cable.

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Connect cables

Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then fix the screws on the rear panel and side
panel.
Fix screws

2.2.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
Remove the four fixing screws on the rear panel.
Remove screws

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Remove the case cover along the direction shown in the following arrow.
Remove cover

Match the four holes on the baseboard to place the HDD.

Place HDD

Turn the device upside down, match the screws with the holes on the HDD and then fasten
them. The HDD is fixed to the baseboard.

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Fix HDD

Connect the HDD data cable and power cable to the device.
Connect cables

Put back the cover and fasten the four screws on the rear panel to complete the installation.

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Fasten screws

2.2.3 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
Remove the fixing screws on the rear panel.
Remove screws

Remove the cover along the direction shown in the following arrow.
Remove cover

Remove the screws on the sides of HDD bracket to take out the bracket.

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Remove bracket

Match the four screw holes on the HDD with the four holes on the bracket and then fasten
the screws. The HDD is fixed to the bracket.
Fix HDD

Install the other HDDs.

Install other HDDs

Place the bracket to the device and then fasten the screws on the sides of the bracket.
Fasten screws

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Connect the HDD data cable and power cable to the device.
Connect cables

Put back the cover and fasten the screws on the rear panel to complete the installation.
Put back cover

2.2.4 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL
Remove the screws from the chassis.
Remove screws

Take off the cover of the chassis.

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Take off cover

Remove the screws from the drive bracket to take it off.

Take off drive bracket

Align the four screw holes on the disk to those on the drive bracket and fix the disk on the
bracket.
Fix disk

Fix other disks on the bracket as needed.

Fix other disks

Fix the two drive brackets.

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This is only needed on models with 8 bays.

Fix drive brackets

Put the drive brackets back and fix them in the DVR.
Put back drive bracket

Connect the disks and the DVR with power cable and data cable.

The following figure shows the connection of 4-bay model for example.
Connect cables

Put the cover back and fasten the screws.

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Put back cover

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3 The Grand Tour

This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations.

Front Panel

3.1.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-
S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-XVR5216AN-S2
Front panel

Table 3-1 Front panel description

No. Indicator/Port Function
1 HDD Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.

2 NET Glows blue when network status is abnormal.

3 POWER Glows blue when the power is connected properly.

Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device,
4 USB port
keyboard, and mouse.

3.1.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
Front panel

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Table 3-2 Front panel description

No. Indicator/Port Function
1 Status indicator light Glows blue when the device is working properly.

2 HDD Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.

3 NET Glows blue when network status is abnormal.

4 POWER Glows blue when the power is connected properly.

Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and
5 USB port
USB storage device.

3.1.3 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
Front panel

Table 3-3 Front panel description

No. Port Name Function
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device,
1 USB port
keyboard and mouse.

3.1.4 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
Front panel

Table 3-4 Front panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 IR receiver Receives infrared signal from remote control.
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device,
2 USB port
keyboard, and mouse.

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3.1.5 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL
Front panel

Table 3-5 Front panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 IR receiver Receives infrared signal from remote control.
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device,
2 USB port
keyboard, and mouse.

Rear Panel

3.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2
Rear panel

Table 3-6 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 Video input port Connects to analog camera to input video signal.

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

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No. Port Name Function

RS-485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A
6 communication port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the
port cable B.
7 VGA port Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard
8 USB port
and mouse.
9 Power input port Inputs 12 VDC power.
Power cable Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any
10
fastener loss.
11 Ground terminal.

3.2.2 DHI-XVR5116H-4KL
Rear panel

Table 3-7 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
Four 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
Alarm input port source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC
1–16 (Normally Closed).

When your alarm input device is using external power, make sure
1 that the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.
Three groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1,
Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports
Alarm output port
output alarm signal to the alarm device. Make sure that
1–3 (NO1–NO3;
power supply to the external alarm device.
C1–C3)
NO: Normally open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
Ground.

2 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
3 Audio input port
microphone. It corresponds to video input port 1.
Connects to the audio splitter taken from the package to convert
4 DB25 port to 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
6 HDMI port
multi-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.
RS-485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-
9 communication 485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is
port connected to the cable B.
10 Power input port Inputs 12 VDC power.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
11 VGA port
port.
12 Power button Turns on/off the DVR.
Power cable Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR to prevent
13
fastener loss.
14 Ground terminal.

3.2.3 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL
Rear panel

Table 3-8 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 Ground terminal.

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No. Port Name Function

Four 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 (Normally Open) and NC
Alarm input port
(Normally Closed).
1–16

When your alarm input device is using external power, make sure
that the alarm input device and the DVR connect to the same
2
ground.
Three groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–
C1,Group 2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3）). These
Alarm output port
ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Make sure that
1–3 (NO1–NO3;
power supply to the external alarm device.
C1–C3)
NO：Normally open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
Ground.

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

4 Audio input port Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.

5 Audio output port Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
6 HDMI port The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and
multi-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.
RS-485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-
9 communication 485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is
port connected to the cable B.
10 Power input port Inputs 12 VDC power.

11 VGA port Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.

12 Power button Turns on/off the DVR.

Power cable Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is
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3.2.4 DHI-XVR5116H-S2
Rear panel

Table 3-9 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 Video input port Connect to analog camera, video input signal.

2 Audio input port Connect to audio input device such as speaker.

VGA video output port. Output analog video
VGA video output
3 signal. Can connect to the monitor to view
port
ananlog video output.
4 Ground end.
Connect to video output device such as sound
5 Audio output port
box.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
It transmits uncompressed high definition video
6 High definition media interface
and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the
display device.
Connect to USB storage device, mouse, burning
7
DVD-ROM and etc.

8 100M Ethernet port.

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to

the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
9 RS-485 communication port
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
10 Power input port Input 12 VDC.
11 Power on-off button Power on/off button.
Use clamp to secure the power cable on the device
12 Power cable fastener
in case there is any loss.

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3.2.5 DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
The rear panel of DHI-XVR5216AN-S2 is as follows.
Rear panel

The rear panel of DHI-XVR5232AN-S2 is as follows.

Rear panel

Table 3-10 Rear panel description

No. Name Note

1 GND Alarm input ground port.

2 Video input port Connect to analog camera, video input signal.

3 Audio input port Connect to audio input device such as speaker.
VGA video output VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. Can
4
port connect to the monitor to view ananlog video output.

5 Power switch Power on/off button.

6 Audio output port Connect to video output device such as sound box.

High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits

High Definition Media
7 uncompressed high definition video and multiple-channel
Interface
data to the HDMI port of the display device.

Connect to USB storage device, mouse, burning DVD-ROM and

8
etc.

9 100 or 1000M Ethernet port.

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No. Name Note

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control
RS-485 devices such as speed dome PTZ.
10
communication port RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the control
devices such as speed dome PTZ.

11 Power input port Input 12 VDC.

Use clamp to secure the power cable on the device in case

12 Power cable fastener
there is any loss.
13 Video output port Connect to output devices such as TV.

3.2.6 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
Rear panel

Table 3-11 Rear panel

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
Alarm input port source. There are two types: NO (normally open) and NC (normally
1–16 closed).

When your alarm input device is using external power, please make
1 sure the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.
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
1–3 (NO1–NO3;
supply to the 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.

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No. Port Name Function

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
4 DB25 port to 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
6 HDMI port
multi-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.
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
port connected to the cable B.
10 Power input port Inputs 12 VDC power.
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
11 VGA port
port.
12 Power button Turns on/off the DVR.
Power cable Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR to prevent
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fastener loss.
14 Ground terminal.

3.2.7 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
Rear panel

Table 3-12 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 Ground terminal.

2 Power input port Inputs power.

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3 Power button Turns on/off the DVR.

4 Audio input port Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.

Audio input port Tow-way talk input port which receives analog audio signal output
5
(MIC IN) from the devices such as microphone and pickup.

Audio output port Tow-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to
6
(MIC OUT) the devices such as the sound box.

7 Audio output port Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.

8 Video output port Connects to video output devices such as TV.

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

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
Alarm input port source. There are two types: NO (normally open) and NC (normally
1–16 closed).

When your alarm input device is using external power, please make
sure the input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
5 groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1,Group
2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3, Group 4：port NO4–
Alarm output port C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm
1–5 (NO1–NO5; signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to
the external alarm device.
C1–C5; NC5)
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
10 C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm output port.
RS485 Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
communication RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is
port connected to the cable B.
Four-wire full-
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and
duplex 485 port (T+,
R- is the input wire.
T-, R+, R-)
Power output Controls power output for alarm. The current is 500 mA.
control for alarm Turns off power output when there is alarm output.
(CTRL 12V) Turns on power output when the alarm is cleared.
12V power output Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm
port device. Please note the power supply shall be below 1 A.
Ground.

10 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.

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No. Port Name Function

Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA
12 VGA port
port.
High definition audio and video signal output port.
13 HDMI port The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and
multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
The port is used for general COM debug to configure IP address or
14 RS232 debug COM
transfer transparent COM data.
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and
15 USB port
USB storage device.
External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port.
16 eSATA port
Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.

3.2.8 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL
Rear panel

Table 3-13 Rear panel description

No. Port Name Function
1 GND Ground.

2 Power input port Inputs power.

3 Power button Turns on/off the Device.

Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as
4 Audio input port
microphone.
Audio input port Tow-way talk input port which receives the analog audio signal
5
(MIC IN) output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.

Audio output port Tow-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to
6
(MIC OUT) the devices such as the sound box.
Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound
7 Audio output port
box.
8 Video output port Connect to video output devices such as TV.

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No. Port Name Function

4 groups of alarm output 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
Alarm input port
external alarm source. There are two types; NO (normally
1–16
open) and NC (normally closed).
When your alarm input device is using external power, please
make sure the device and the NVR have the same ground.
5 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–C1,Group
2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3, Group 4：port NO4–
Alarm output port C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm
1–5 (NO1–NO5; signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to
the external alarm device.
C1–C5; NC5)
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
9 C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm output port.
RS-485 You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
communication RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is
port connected to the cable B.
Four-wire full-
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and
duplex 485 port
R- is the input wire.
(T+, T-, R+, R-)
Control power Controller 12 V power output. It is to control the on-off alarm relay
output (CTRL 12V) output.
12V power output Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm
port device. Please note the supplying power shall be below 1 A.
Ground.

10 Video input port Connect to analog camera to input video signal.

11 Network port Connects to Ethernet port.

Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
12 VGA video output
analog video.
RS232 debug It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer
13
COM. transparent COM data.
High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the
same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and
14 HDMI port supports mouse operation and control.
Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA
output stops.
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and
15 USB port
USB storage device.
External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port.
16 eSATA port
Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.

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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.
Remote control

Table 3-14 Remote control description

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.
6 Previous record In playback state, press this button to play back the previous video.
In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback.
In pause state, press this button to resume to normal playback.
7 Play/Pause
In live view window interface, press this button to enter video
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
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No. Name Function

Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close front
9 Esc.
interface or control).
Start or stop record manually.
In record interface, use the direction buttons to select the
10 Record channel 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.
11 Direction keys In 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.
Alphanumeric
15 Switch channel.
keys
Press Shift to switch the input method.

Mouse Operations

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

Table 3-15 Mouse operations

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.
Click left mouse When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content.
button
Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

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Operation Function
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).

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 left
In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window.
mouse button
Double-click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
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 a Select motion detection zone.
selection box
with left mouse Select privacy mask zone.
button

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4 Connection
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 and might differ from the actual product.
Typical connection

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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 (1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω.).
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.

Guaranteeing 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 should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.

Guaranteeing 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.

Keeping 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/NTSC1.0 VP-P, 75 Ω) 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 products audio input port adopt BNC port.
Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.
Audio transmission is similar to 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.

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 DVRs or you are connecting one DVR 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, 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 cannot parallel connect with "485 port" of other device.

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

Making 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.
Alarm ports

Table 4-1 Alarm port description

Icon Description
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
12,13,14,15,16
NO1 C1, NO2 C2, NO3
There are four groups of normal open activation output (on/off button).
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: 500
mA.
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: 500 mA.

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 RS-485 port.
T+,T-,R+,R- T+ T-: output wire.
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 and the ground of the alarm detector.
 Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input (ALARM).
 Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
Alarm input

4.3.3 Alarm Output

 Provide external power to external alarm device.
 To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters table carefully.
 RS-485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

Refer to the actual product for relay model information.

Table 4-2 Alarm output relay parameters

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

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Model HFD23/005-1ZS HRB1-S-DC5V

(300 times/MIN) (300 times/MIN)
1×10 times
5
2.5×104 times
Electrical
(30 times/MIN) (30 times/MIN)
Working Temperature -30 °C to +70 °C -40 °C to +70 °C

Connecting to RS-485 Port

Connect the RS-485 cable of the PTZ camera to the RS-485 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.

Replacing Battery

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

We recommend replacing 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."

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.
Enter password

Configure the password information for admin.

Table 5-1 Configure password

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.

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Unlock pattern

Draw an unlock pattern.

After the setting is completed, the password protection settings interface is displayed.

 The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points.
 If you do not want to configure the unlock patter, 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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Password protection

Configure the protection parameters for password.

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.

Table 5-2 Password protection description

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."

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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.
Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is displayed.
 If you did not configure unlock pattern, the password login interface is displayed.

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.
System login (1)

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Click .
 If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is displayed.
Enter the email address, and then click Next, the Reset the password interface is
displayed.
 If you have set the reserved email address, the Reset the password interface is displayed.
Reset password (1)

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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.

 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
1) On the Reset the password interface as shown in Figure 5-7, in the Reset Type list,
select Security Questions, the Security Questions interface is displayed.

If you did not configure the security questions before, in the Reset Type list, there will be
no Security Questions.
2) In the Answer box, enter the correct answers.
Reset password (3)

Click Next.

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Reset password (4)

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.
 Click Cancel, the resetting is finished.
 Click OK, the Sync Info interface is displayed.

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Pop-up message

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.
Startup wizard

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.

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General

Configure the general settings parameters.

Table 5-3 General settings

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 log in to 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
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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.
Date&Time

Configure the settings for date and time parameters.

Table 5-4 Date and time parameters

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 display
Time Format
style.
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Parameter Description
Start Time
Configure the start time and end time for the DST.
End Time

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.
NETWORK

Configure the settings for network parameters.

Table 5-5 Network settings

Parameter Description
Multi-address: Two Ethernet ports work separately through either of
Net Mode
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Parameter Description
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 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.
Default Ethernet Port This 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 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

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

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.

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Parameter Description
In the MTU box, enter a value for network card. The value ranges from 1280
byte through 1500 byte. The default is 1500.

 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.
MTU  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.
Test Click Test to test if the entered IP address and gateway are interworking.

5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P Settings

You can add the Device into your cell phone client or the platform to manage.
You can also configure P2P function by selecting Main Menu > NETWORK > P2P.

Make sure the DVR is connected into the Internet, and if yes, in the Status box of the P2P interface, it
shows Online.
After you have configured the network settings, on the NETWORK interface, click Next.

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P2P

Enable the P2P 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 P2P 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 P2P operation manual.

You can also enter the QR code of Cell Phone Client and Device SN by clicking on the
upper-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.
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Device manager

2) Tap on the upper-right corner.

The interface requiring device initialization is displayed. A pop-up message reminding
you to make sure the Device is initialized is displayed.
3) 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.
4) Tap Add Device.

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

5) Tap P2P.
P2P

6) Enter a name for the DVR, the username and password, scan the QR code under Device
SN.
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The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone.
Live preview

5.1.4.6 Configuring Encoding 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.
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Encode

Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters.

Table 5-6 Main and sub streams parameters

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.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high definition.
This setting is recommended.
Compression
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
Frame Rate (FPS) with the resolution.
Generally, in PAL format, you can select the value from 1 through 25; in
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Parameter Description
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 (Variable Bit
Bit Rate Type 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
Bit Rate (Kb/S) 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. You
Audio Encode
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 and
Audio Source HDCVI.
 LOCAL: The audio signal is input from Audio In port.
 HDCVI: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera.
Audio Format Audio Format: In the Audio Format list, select a format that you need.

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."
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Snapshot

Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters.

Table 5-7 Snapshot parameters

Parameter Description
In the Manual Snap list, select how many snapshots you want to take
Manual Snap
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 better
Image Quality
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.
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BASIC

Configure the basic storage settings parameters.

Table 5-8 Storage settings

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-Delete
Auto-Delete Old
Old Files list, select Customized to configure the time length for how
Files
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.
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Record

Configure the record settings parameters.

Table 5-9 Record settings

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 the
Pre-record
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 set a HDD
as redundant HDD.
Select Main Menu > STORAGE > SCHEDUE > Record, and then select
the Redundancy check box.
Redundancy
 If the selected channel is not recording, the redundancy function 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
Event type
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Parameter Description
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 active.
Period
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.
1) Select the check box of event type.
Event type

2) 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.

3) On the timeline, drag to define a period. The Device starts recoding the selected event
type in the defined period.
Timeline

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

1) Click .
The Period interface is displayed.
Period

2) 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.
3) 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 Configuring 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 >
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After you have configured the video recording settings, on the Record interface, click Next.
Snapshot

Configure the snapshot settings parameters.

Table 5-10 Snapshot settings

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 active.
Period 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.

Live View

After you logged in to the Device, the live view is displayed. See 5.2.1. The number of channels
displayed depends on your model.

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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.

Table 5-11 Icons description

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
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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.

If there is not operation for six seconds after the control bar is displayed, the control bar hides
automatically.
Analog channel

Digital channel

Table 5-12 Live control bar description

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

2 Digital Zoom 5 Mute — —

3 Real-time Backup 6 Audio Talk — —

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 Instant Play box,
enter the time you want to play back.
General

5.2.2.2 Digital Zoom

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 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 is released.
 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 enlarged areas.
 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.

To change the quantity of snapshots, select Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE > Snapshot, in the
Manual Snap list, select the snapshot quantity.

5.2.2.5 Mute (Analog channel only)

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

5.2.2.6 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.

 Click , the icon switches to , and the bidirectional talk of the remote device is turned on.
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 Click to cancel the bidirectional talk. The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is
resumed.

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."

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 Table 5-13.

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.
Navigation bar

Table 5-13 Navigation bar description

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."

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Icon Function

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 Configuring
HDD Manager."
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 Table 5-14. For details about
the functions of shortcut menu, see "5.2.5 Color Setting".

After you access any interface through shortcut menu, you can return to the previous screen by
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Shortcut menu

Table 5-14 Shortcut menu description

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 channel 1-4,
Next Screen
click Next screen, you can view channel 5-8.
Open the CAMERA REGISTRATION interface. For details, see "5.6.1
Camera Registration
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.
Preview Mode Select Show Face List, the detected face snapshots are displayed
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Function Description
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 Table 5-15.
For details, see "5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings."
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Table 5-15 Color description

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 default
Hue
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, and Customized 4.
Color Mode
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

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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

5.2.6.1 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.
Display

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Table 5-16 Display parameters

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.
Main Transparency Configure the transparency of the graphical user interface (GUI).
Screen The higher the value, the more transparent the GUI 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.

Not all models support this function.

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 the main
Screen 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
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5.2.6.2 Configuring Viewing Layout

You can configure the view layout in the live view screen.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > VIEW.
View

Configure the view layout by clicking the layout buttons on the bottom.
Layout

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View setting

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.

5.2.6.3 Configuring Zero-Channel Settings

You can view several video sources on one channel on the web end.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > ZERO-CHANNEL.

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ZERO-CHANNEL

Configure the settings for the zero-channel parameters.

Table 5-17 Zero-channel parameters

Parameter Description
Enable Enable zero-channel function.
In the Compression list, select the video compression standard according
Compression
to the device capability. The default is H.264.
In the Resolution list, select the video resolution. The default is 704×576
Resolution
(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 selected
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
dependent on the Device capability and frame rate.
Click Apply to save the settings.

On the live interface on the web, click to select one of the

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5.2.6.4 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.
TV adjustment

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.
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Extra screen

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Configure the settings for the tour parameters for both Main Screen and Extra Screen.

Table 5-18 Screen parameters

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 modes
Window Split
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,
Channel Group and then click Delete.
Edit a channel group: Select the check box of any channel group and
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 upper-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

Click Add.
The Add Group interface is displayed.
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Select the channels that you want to group for tour.

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

Click OK to complete the settings.

Modifying a Channel Group

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

Entering Main Menu

Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed, Click Main Menu and then log in
to the system. The Main Menu is displayed.

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Main menu

Table 5-19 Main interface description

No. Icon Description
Includes eight function tiles: VIDEO, ALARM, IVS, POS, IoT, AI, BACKUP,
DISPLAY, and AUDIO. Click each tile to open the configuration interface of
the tile.
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.
POS: You can connect the Device to the POS (Point of Sale) machine and
receive the information from it.
FACE DETECT: Configure the human faces detection settings and search
1 Function tiles detected human faces.
IoT: View, search and export the temperature and humidity data of
camera, connect sensors and wireless siren, and configure the alarm
event linkage settings.
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 function is enabled.

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No. Icon Description

indicates the current page of main menu. Click to switch to the

2 Switch icon
next page.
Includes six configurations through which you can configure camera
Configuration
3 settings, network settings, storage settings, system settings, account
menu
settings, and view information.
4 Live Click to go to the live view screen.

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

6 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.
7 Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the P2P
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 P2P operation manual. You can also configure P2P function
in the local configurations. See "5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P Settings."

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.

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PTZ interface

Configure the settings for the PTZ connection parameters.

Table 5-20 PTZ parameters

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
select HDCVI3.0.
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 is
Baudrate
9600.
Data Bits The default is 8.

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Parameter Description
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.
PTZ

The functions with buttons in gray are not supported by the system.

Table 5-21 PTZ parameters

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.

: Small.
Iris
: Large.
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Parameter Description
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.
Expanded PTZ control panel

 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.

Table 5-22 PTZ control panel description

Icon Function Icon Function

Preset Auto Pan

Tour Flip

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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.
Preset interface

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.

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Tour tab

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.
Pattern interface

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.

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On the PTZ interface, click End to complete the settings.

5.4.3.4 Configuring AutoScan

On the expanded PTZ control panel, click .

The PTZ interface is displayed.
Click the Border tab.
Border tab

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.
Expanded PTZ control panel

5.4.4.1 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.

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Click again to stop calling the preset.

5.4.4.2 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.

Click again to stop calling the tour.

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.

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 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.
AUX

5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu

For the coaxial camera, you can call the OSD menu through the expanded PTZ control panel.

On the expanded PTZ control panel, click .

Menu operation

Click Enter.
The OSD menu is displayed.
OSD menu

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

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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.
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Digital channel

Configure the settings for the image parameters.

On the digital channel interface, click More Setting to display more parameters.

Table 5-23 More settings

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 image
Period
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
Contrast 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
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Parameter Description
The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The recommended
range is between 40 and 60.
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 default
Hue
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
Image Enhance
will become, but there will be more noises.
Reduces the noises from image. The bigger the value is, the better the
NR
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.
Config File Night: Apply the 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
3D Denoise as 2 at least. It reduces the noises by making use of the information
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 compensation
Light
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
Scene Mode the image color display normally.
Sunny: Apply the threshold value to sunny environment.
Night: Apply the threshold value to night.
Customized: Manually adjust the Red Gain and Blue Gain values.
Configure the color and black&white mode of the image. This setting is
Day & Night not affected by the configuration files. The default setting is Auto.
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Parameter Description
Auto: Depends on the camera, such as overall brightness and whether
there is an IR light, either color image or black&white image is output.
B/W: The camera outputs Black and white image only.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings

Select Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE > Encode.
Encode

Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters.

Table 5-24 Main and sub stream parameters

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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Parameter Description
In the Compression list, select the encode mode.
H.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high definition.
This setting is recommended.
Compression
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 change
Bit Rate (Kb/S) 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. You
Audio Encode
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 and
Audio Source HDCVI.
 LOCAL: The audio signal is input from Audio input port.
 HDCVI: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera.
Audio Format Audio 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.

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Snapshot

Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters.

Table 5-25 Snapshot parameters

Parameter Description
In the Manual Snap list, select how many snapshots you want to take
Manual Snap
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 the
Mode
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 better
Image Quality
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
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Select Main Menu > CAMERA > OVERLAY > Overlay.

Overlay

Configure the settings for the text overlay parameters.

Table 5-26 Overlay parameters

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

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Cover area

Configure the settings for the covered area parameters.

Table 5-27 Cover area parameters

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.
Record 2. Click the buttons to select blocks.
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.
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Channel type

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.

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Coaxial upgrade

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

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.

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Select Main Menu > CAMERA > REGISTRATION > Registration, the Registration interface is
displayed.
Registration

Table 5-28 Registration parameters

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 the
Initialize
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.
Show Filter None: Display all types of devices.
IPC: Display the front-end devices.
DVR: Display all storage devices such as NVR, DVR and HCVR.
Searched Device Displays the searched devices. You can view the device information such
List as status, IP address.

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Parameter Description
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
Device Search
example, click the IP address text, the sequence icon is
displayed.

"*" is displayed next to the added device.

Add In the Searched Device List area, select the device that you want to 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."
Displays the added devices. You can edit and delete the device, and view
Added Device List
the device information.
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 devices in
Import
batches.
Select the added devices and then click Export. The exported devices
Export
information is saved into the USB storage device.

5.6.1.2 Initializing Remote Devices

You can reset the password and IP address of the remote devices through initializing.
Click Device Search.

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Device search

Enable the Initialized function.

The uninitialized devices are displayed.

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Initialize

Select the uninitialized device that you want to initialize.

Click Initialize.
The Enter Password interface is displayed.
Enter password

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.

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1) Clear the Using current device password and email info check box.
The password setting interface is displayed.
Set password

2) Configure the settings for the password setting parameters.

Table 5-29 Password setting parameters

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.
3) Click Next.
The Password Protection interface is displayed.
Password protection

4) Select the Email Address box and enter the email address that you want to reserve for
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If you do not want to set the reserved email address, click Skip.
Click Next.
The NETWORK interface is displayed.
NETWORK

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.
The initializing is started.

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Initialization

Click Finished to complete the settings.

5.6.1.3 Adding Remote Devices Automatically

On the Registration interface, click Device Search

The searched devices are displayed.

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Device search

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.

5.6.1.4 Adding Remote Devices Manually

On the Registration interface, click Manual Add.

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Manual add

Configure the settings for the manual adding device parameters.

Table 5-30 Manual add parameters

Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want use on the Device to
Channel
connect the remote device.
Manufacturer In the Manufacturer list, select the manufacturer of the remote 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 your
RTSP Port
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 to
Remote Channel
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.
Click Apply to save the settings.

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

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5.6.1.5 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.

Edit

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.
 To delete 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.

5.6.1.6 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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Modify IP interface

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 .
Modify IP interface

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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5.6.1.7 Exporting IP Address

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.
Browse

Configure the save path.

Click OK to save the settings.
A pop-up message indicating "Successfully exported" is displayed.
Click OK.

5.6.1.8 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.

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Import

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.

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Select Main Menu > CAMERA > REGISTRATION > Status, the Status interface is displayed.
Status

5.6.2.2 Viewing Firmware Information

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 is displayed.

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5.6.2.3 Upgrading Remote Devices

Select Main Menu > CAMERA > REGISTRATION > Upgrade.

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Upgrade

Upgrade the device.

 File Upgrade
1) Insert a USB storage device containing the upgrade files into the USB port of the
Device.
2) Select the devices that you want to upgrade.
3) Click File upgrade.
The File Upgrade interface is displayed.
4) Select the upgrading files and click Apply.
 Online Upgrade
1) 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.
2) Select the check box of all the devices that have new version.
3) 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.

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Configuring Record Settings

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

5.7.1 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.
RECORD

Configure the settings for the record control parameters.

Table 5-31 Record control

Parameter Description
Displays all the analog channels and the connected digital channels. You
Channel
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.

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Parameter Description
Snapshot status Enable or disable the scheduled snapshot for the corresponding channels.
Click Apply.

5.7.2 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule

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."

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.

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Record

Select Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE > Snapshot.

The Snapshot interface is displayed.
In the Mode list, select General, and then configure other parameters.
Snapshot

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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.
Event

Select Main Menu > ALARM > VIDEO DETECT, and select the event type to configure, for
example, select the Motion Detect tab.

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Motion detect

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.

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Select human face

Select Main Menu > FACE DETECT > PARAMETERS > Human Face.
Human face

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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."

5.8.3 Backing up Snapshots to FTP

Select Main Menu > STORAGE > FTP.
FTP

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.

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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.
RECORD

Configure the settings for the record control parameters.

Table 5-32 Record control parameters

Parameter Description
Displays all the analog channels and the connected digital channels. You
Channel
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.
Snapshot status Enable or disable the scheduled snapshot for the corresponding channels.

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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.
Video playback

Table 5-33 Video playback description

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.

Display Window When playing back in a single channel mode, hold down the left mouse
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 Controls Playback control buttons. For details about the control buttons, see
Bar "5.9.3.2 Introducing Playback Controls."
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No. Function Description

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 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 status: Play and Stop.
5 Select the Sync check box to simultaneously play recorded videos of
Sync
different channels in the same period in multi-channel view.
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
Search type details 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 splicing
Video Splice
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 up
Backup
Recorded Video."
12 This area includes Mark List and File List.

List Display : Click the Mark List button, the marked recorded video list is
displayed. Double-click the file to start playing.

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No. Function Description

: 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."
13
Click to display in full screen. In the full screen mode, point to the
Full Screen
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
Time Bar Unit
bar display changes with the setting.

5.9.3.2 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.
Playback control bar

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.

Table 5-34 Playback control bar description

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.

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Icon Function
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."

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.

5.9.3.3 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.
R/W HDD

 From I/O Device: Recorded videos playback from external storage device.

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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.

Browse

5.9.3.4 Clipping Recorded Video

During playback, clip sections of recorded video and save to the USB storage device.
Video clip

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.

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.

5.9.3.5 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:

 Recorded video file: Click , the File List area is displayed. Select the file(s) that you
want to back up.

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 Splice video file. For details about splicing video file, see "5.9.3.4 Clipping Recorded
Video."

Click .
Backup

Click Backup.

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.

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 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 .

Add mark

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 .

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Mark list

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.
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.

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Manager

 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.

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.

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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.
Split mode

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.

 Click , the playback starts from the beginning.

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

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.

5.9.8 Using the File List

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 .

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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.
 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.

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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.
File locked

Alarm Events Settings

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 Detection Settings

When the moving object appears and moves fast enough to reach the preset sensitivity value, the
system activates the alarm.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > Video Detection > Motion Detection.

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Motion detection

Configure the settings for the motion detection parameters.

Table 5-35 Motion detection parameters

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 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
PIR Alarm automatically to generate motion detection alarms; if the PIR function
is not enabled, the motion detect just has the general effect.

 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.
Schedule Define a period during which the motion detection is active.
Configure the time period from end of event detection to the stop of
Anti-Dither
alarm.

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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 Port 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
Post-Alarm
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 message in
Show Message
your local host PC.
Select the Report Alarm check box to enable the system to upload the
Report Alarm 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 linkage actions, such as selecting the preset that you want
PTZ Linkage 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.
Tour Select the Tour check box to enable a tour of the selected channels.
Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected
channel.
Picture Storage
To use this function, select Main Menu > CAMERA > Encode >
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Parameter Description
Select the check box to enable the function. When an alarm event
occurs, the extra screen outputs the settings configured in Main
Menu > DISPLAY > Tour > Sub Screen.
Sub Screen

 Not all models support this function.

 To use this function, extra screen shall be enabled.
Select the check box to enable the function. When an alarm event
occurs, the video output port outputs the settings configured in Main
Video Matrix Menu > 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/alarm tones in response to a motion
Alarm Tone
detection event.
White Light Select the check box to enable white light alarm of the camera.
Siren Select the check box to enable sound alarm of the camera.
Click Apply to save the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy to, in the Copy to 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.
Setting

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

When any one of the four regions activates motion detect alarm, the channel where this
region belongs to will activate motion detect alarm.

1) Select one region, for example, click .

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2) Drag on the screen to select the region that you want to detect.
The selected area shows the color that represents the region.
3) Configure the parameters.

Table 5-36 Region settings

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 has
Threshold
an individual threshold.
Right-click on the screen to exit the region setting interface.
On the Motion Detection interface, click Apply to complete the settings.

Setting Motion Detection Period

The system only activates the alarm in the defined period.

Next to Schedule, click Setting.
Setting

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

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 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.
 Define the period by editing. Take Sunday as an example.

1) Click .
Period

2) Enter the time frame for the period, and then select the check box to enable the
settings.
 There are six periods for you to set for each day.
 Under Copy to, 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.
3) Click OK to save the settings.
On the Motion Detection interface, click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.1.2 Configuring Video Loss Settings

When the video loss occurs, the system activates the alarm.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > Video Detection > Video Loss.

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Video loss

To configure the settings for the video loss detection parameters, see "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detection 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 to, in the Copy to 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 > ALARM > Video Detection > Video Tampering.

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Video tampering

To configure the settings for the tampering detection parameters, see "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detection 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 to, in the Copy to 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 Video Quality Analytics

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

When conditions such as blurry, overexposed, or the color changes occur on the video image, the
system activates the alarm.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > Video Detection > Video Quality Analytics.

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Video quality analytics

To configure the settings for the diagnosis parameters, see "5.10.1.1 Configuring Motion
Detection Settings."
Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

Setting the Types for Diagnosing Targets

Next to Rule, click Setting.
Video quality analytics

Select the items that you want to diagnose and set the threshold (30 by default).

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Table 5-37 Parameter description

Parameter Description
A horizontal, vertical or diagonal stripe that might appear in the video
Stripe because of device aging or electronic interruption. Such stripe brings
visual interruption.
Video noises such as blurriness or quality reduction that is caused by
Noise
optical distortion or device problem during camera shooting.
Color Cast Variances in the normal proportions of RGB colors.
Blurry video is caused during camera shooting, transferring and
Defocus 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
Overexposure between 0 (the darkest black) and 255 (the brightest white). If the
brightness exceeds the threshold, the image is over exposed.
Click Apply to save the settings.
The system returns to the Video Quality Analytics interface.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

5.10.2 IVS 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 > IVS > INTELL SETTING.

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INTELL

In the Channel list, select the channel number that you want to configure the IVS function for.
Click Add.

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Add rule

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.

5.10.2.1 Configuring Tripwire Rules

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

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Tripwire

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

2) Click .
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Tripwire rule

3) Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules.

Table 5-38 Rule parameters

Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Set the direction of the tripwire. You can choose A to B (left to right), B
Direction
to A (right to left), and Both.

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

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

Click to set the actions to be triggered.

The Trigger interface is displayed.

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Trigger

Configure the triggering parameters.

Table 5-39 Trigger parameters

Parameter Description
Click Set to display set interface.
Define a period during which the motion detection is active. For
Period
details, see "Setting Motion Detection Period" section in "5.10.1.1
Configuring Motion Detection 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.
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
Alarm Upload the 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
Send Email
email notification when an alarm event occurs.

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Parameter Description

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
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:
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 "Main
Video Matrix Menu > 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
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.

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5.10.2.2 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.
 Supports size filtering for target.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Intrusion.
Intrusion

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

2) Click .
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Intrusion rule

3) Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules.

Table 5-40 Rule parameters

Parameter Description
Name Enter the customized rule name.
Configure the actions that are defined as intrusion. You can select the
Action
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.

Filtering Target 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.
4) Drag to draw an area.
5) 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.

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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.

5.10.2.3 Configuring Abandoned Rules

When the object is placed in the defined detection area for more than the set time, the system
activates alarms.
 You can define the shape and quantity of intrusion areas.
 Period value can be configured.
 Supports size filtering for target.
On the rule line that you added, in the Type list, select Abandoned.
Abandoned

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

2) Click .
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Abandoned rule

3) Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules.

Table 5-41 Rule parameters

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

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

Filtering Target 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.
4) Drag to draw an area.
5) 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.

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5.10.2.4 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.
Missing

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

2) Click .
The monitoring screen to configure the missing rules is displayed.

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Missing rule

3) Configure the settings for the parameters of drawing rules.

Table 5-42 Rule parameters

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

Click to draw areas to filter the target.

Filtering Target 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.
4) Drag to draw an area.
5) 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.

5.10.3.1 Configuring Face Detection Settings

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

 Not all models support this function.

 Smart IPC must be equipped with face detect function.
Select Main Menu > FACE DETECT > Parameters.
The Human Face interface is displayed.
Human face

Configure the settings for the face detection parameters.

Table 5-43 Face detection parameters

Parameter Description
Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the face detection.

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Parameter Description
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.
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.

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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 > ENCODE > Snapshot, in the
Mode list, select Event.
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
human face detection event.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.3.2 Searching for Detected Faces

Select Main Menu > FACE DETECT > SMART SEARCH.

Smart search

In the Begin Time box and End Time box, enter the time.
Click Search.
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Search results

5.10.4 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.

5.10.4.1 Configuring HDD Event Settings

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ABNORMITY > HDD.

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HDD interface

Configure the settings for the HDD event.

Table 5-44 HDD event configuration

Parameter Description
In the Event Type list, select No HDD, HDD Error, or HDD No Space as the
Event Type
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 your
Show Message
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.
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.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.4.2 Configuring Network Event Settings

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ABNORMITY > Network.

Network

Configure the settings for the Network event. See Step 3.

Table 5-45 Event parameters

Parameter Description
In the Event Type list, select Net Disconnection, IP Conflicted, or MAC
Event Type
Conflicted as the event type.
Enable Enable or disable the Network event detection function.

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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
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 your
Show Message
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.
Select to enable audio broadcast/voice prompts in response to a network
Voice Prompts
alarm event.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.4.3 Configuring User Event Settings

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ABNORMITY > User.

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User interface

Configure the settings for the User event.

Table 5-46 Event configuration

Parameter Description
Event Type In the Event Type list, select Illegal Login.
Enable the user error detection function.
Enable If you do not enable this function, there will be no limit for wrong password
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 minute to
Lock Time
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.
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.

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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.
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.

5.10.4.4 Configuring Device Event Settings

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ABNORMITY > Device.

Device

Configure the settings for the device event.

Table 5-47 Event settings

Parameter Description
Event Type In the Event Type list, select High Temperature or Fan Speed 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 Device
Voice Prompts
alarm event.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.10.5 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.

5.10.5.1 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 > ALARM > ALARM INPUT > Local.

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Local

Configure the settings for the local alarms.

Table 5-48 Alarm settings

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
Detection 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
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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 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 your
Show Message
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 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 the
Post Record 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:
Snapshot  The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in Main
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.

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Parameter Description
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.

5.10.5.2 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 > ALARM > ALARM INPUT > Alarm Box.
Alarm box

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 Step 3.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

Click Default to restore the default setting.

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5.10.5.3 Configuring Alarms from External IP Cameras

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ALARM INPUT > IPC Ext.
IPC Ext

Configure the alarm input settings from the external IPC.

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.

5.10.5.4 Configuring Alarms for IP Camera Offline

You can configure the alarm settings for the situation when the IP camera is offline.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > ALARM INPUT > IPC Offline.

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Configure the alarm input settings from the external IPC.

Click Apply to complete the settings.

 Click Default to restore the default setting.

 Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.10.5.5 Configuring Alarms from External Devices

Select Main Menu > ALARM > ALARM INPUT > Ext. Alarm.

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In the Channel list, select a channel or all.

Click .
Setting

Configure the settings for other parameters of the Alarm Box. For details, see Step 3.
Click OK to complete the settings.

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5.10.6 Alarm Output Settings

5.10.6.1 Configuring Alarm Output

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 > ALARM > Alarm-out Port > Alarm Mode.
Alarm mode

Configure the settings for the alarm output.

Table 5-49 Alarm output parameters

Parameter Description
Local Alarm Type Select alarm type for each alarm output port.
Alarm Status Indicates the status of each alarm output port.
Select the alarm box number corresponding to the address
Alarm Box
Extension number configured by the DIP switch on the Alarm Box.
Alarm Alarm Type Select the alarm type for each alarm output ports.
Status Indicates the status of each alarm output port.
Alarm Reset Click OK to clear all alarm output status.
Click Apply to save the settings.

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5.10.6.2 Configuring White Light

When the motion detection alarm is activated, the system links the camera to generate white light
alarm.

To use this function, connect at least one white light camera to your Device.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > Alarm-out Port > White Light.
White light

Configure the settings for the white light parameters.

Table 5-50 White light parameters

Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select a channel that is connected to a white light
Channel
camera.
Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the
Delay alarm is cancelled. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 30 seconds, and
the default value is 5 seconds.

Mode Set the alarm mode of white light to be Always on or Flicker.

When setting the alarm mode of white light to be Flash, you can select
Flicker Frequency
the flash frequency from Low, Middle, and High.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

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5.10.6.3 Configuring Siren

When the motion detection alarm is activated, the system links the camera to generate sound alarm.

To use this function, connect at least one camera that supports audio function.
Select Main Menu > ALARM > Alarm-out Port > Siren.
Siren

Configure the settings for the siren parameters.

Table 5-51 Siren parameters

Parameter Description
In the Channel list, select a channel that is connected to a camera that
Channel
supports audio function.

Play Click Play to manually trigger the IP camera to play audio file.

Set a length of time for the Device to delay turning off alarm after the alarm
Delay is cancelled. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 30 seconds, and the default
value is 5 seconds.
Audio Clip Select the audio clip for the siren sound. The default setting is Clip 1.
Select the volume for the audio clip. You can select the flash frequency from
Volume
Low, Middle, and High.
Update Audio Import the upgrade audio file (.bin) to upgrade the alarm audio file of the
Clip camera.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

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Upgrade Audio File of Camera

This function is supported only on the local interface.

Prepare a USB device or other external storage device and plug it into the Device.
Click Browse.
The Browse interface is displayed.
Browse

Select the upgrade audio file (.bin).

Click OK to return to the Siren interface.
Click Upgrade to upgrade the alarm audio file of the camera.

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 > IoT > MANAGER > Sensor Pairing.
The Sensor Pairing interface is displayed.

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In the Access Type list, select USB Gateway.

Click Add.
Add

Click Pair.
The Device starts pairing with the sensor.

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Pairing completed

Click Back to exit the pairing interface.

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

Added sensor

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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 > IoT > MANAGER > Sensor Pairing.
Sensor pairing

In the Access Type list, select Camera Gateway.

In the Channel list, select the channel that is connected to the camera.
Click Add.

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Click Pair.
The Device starts pairing with the sensor.
Pairing completed

Click Back to exit the pairing interface.

The added sensor information is displayed.

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

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5.11.1.3 Configuring Alarm Linkage

Select Main Menu > IoT > MANAGER > Wireless Detector.

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

Click .
Setting

Configure the settings for alarm linkage.

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Table 5-52 Alarm linkage settings

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,
Period
see "Setting Motion Detection Period" section in "5.10.1.1 Configuring
Motion Detection 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
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 600
seconds.
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:
Snapshot
 The snapshot function is enabled for motion detect alarms in Main
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.

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Parameter Description
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."

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 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.
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, select IoT > MANAGER > Temperature/Humidity.

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Select the Enable check boxes to enable IoT function.

Enable

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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.
Graph

Click Clear to delete the data.

5.11.2.3 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.

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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.

5.11.2.4 Configuring Alarm Linkage

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

5.11.2.4.1 Configuring Alarm Linkage for Temperature Data

On the main interface, click IoT > MANAGER > Temperature/Humidity.

On the temperature information line, click .

Configure the settings for alarm linkage.

Table 5-53 Alarm linkage settings

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

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Parameter Description
Select the channel that you want to preview to help monitor the
Preview Channel channel of access point. This channel could be the channel of access
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 temperature
Upper Limit
reaches 28°C.
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
Detection 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
PTZ
the 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
To use 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
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
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.

5.11.2.4.2 Configuring Alarm Settings for Humidity Data

You can configure the alarm event by setting the humidity data.
On the main interface, click IoT > MANAGER > Temperature/Humidity.

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On the humidity information line, click .

Setting

Configure the settings for the following parameters.

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Table 5-54 Settings description

Parameter Description
Access Point Indicates the channel that the camera is connected to.
Type Humidity by default.
Detect Position Name Set the detect position name.
Select the channel that you want to preview to help monitor the
Preview Channel channel of access point. This channel could be the channel of access
point or any other channels according to your actual situation.
Select event type as High Humidity or Low Humidity, and set the
Event Type
upper and low humidity limit respectively. For example, select event
type as High Humidity and set upper limit as 60, the alarm occurs
Upper Limit
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
Detection 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
PTZ
the 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
To use this function, make sure the snapshot is enabled motion detect
alarms in Main Menu > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Snapshot.

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Parameter Description
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."
Select the 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
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.

5.11.2.5 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, click IoT > SEARCH INFO.

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Configure the parameters settings.

Table 5-55 Parameters

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 to
End Time 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 the following figure.

Click Go To to switch result pages.

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List

 For the data displayed in graph, see the following figure.

Graph

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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.

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 > IoT > MANAGER > Wireless Siren.
Wireless siren

Configure the settings for the wireless alarm output.

Table 5-56 Wireless siren parameters

Parameter Description
Auto: Automatically activate alarm if the alarm output function for
USB Gateway, wireless siren is enabled for specific events.
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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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 > POS > POS SEARCH.
POS search

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.

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The searched transaction results display in the table.

5.12.2 Configuring POS Settings

Select Main Menu > POS > POS SETUP.
POS setup

Configure the settings for the POS parameters.

Table 5-57 POS parameters

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

configures 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.

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Parameter Description
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 different
Protocol Type
protocol.
In the Connect Type list, select the connection protocol type. Click

Connect Type , the IP Address interface is displayed.

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 size of
Font Size
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 the live
POS Info
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.

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
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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."
Find USB device

5.13.2 Backing up Files

You can back up the recorded videos and snapshots.
Select Main Menu > BACKUP.
Backup

Configure the settings for the backup parameters.

Table 5-58 Backup parameters

Parameter Description
In the Device Name list, select the device that you want to back up the
Device Name
files to.
Format Click Format to format the selected device.
Click Browse, the Browse interface is displayed. Select the route where
Path
you want to search for the files.

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Parameter Description
In the Record CH list, select the channel where you want to search for
Record CH
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 search.
End Time
File Format In the File Format list, select the file format that you want to 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.

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. 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.

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Connection

Configure the settings for the connection parameters.

The connection parameters except Max Connection cannot take effects until the Device has
been restarted.

Table 5-59 Connection parameters

Parameter Description
The allowable maximum clients accessing the Device at the same time,
Max Connection such as WEB, Platform, and Mobile Phone.
Select a value between 1 and 128. The default value setting is 128.
The default value setting is 37777. You can enter the value according to
TCP Port
your actual situation.
The default value setting is 37778. You can enter the value according to
UDP 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.
The default value setting is 554. You can enter the value according to
RTSP Port
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 can
HTTPS Port
enter the value according to your actual situation.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

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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.
Wi-Fi

Configure the settings for the Wi-Fi connection parameters.

Table 5-60 Wi-Fi connection parameters

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
Connect reconnect.
To connect to other hotspot, disconnect from the current
connected hotspot first, and then connect to the other hotspot.
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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.
PPPoE

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.

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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 log in to the DDNS website to register the information
such as user name, password, and domain name.

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

Procedure

Select Main Menu > NETWORK > DDNS.

DDNS

Configure the settings for the DDNS parameters.

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Table 5-61 Non quick DDNS

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the DDNS function.
DDNS Type Type and address of DDNS service provider.
Type: Dyndns DDNS; address: members.dyndns.org
Host IP Type: NO-IP DDNS; address: dynupdate.no-ip.com
Type: CN99 DDNS; address: members.3322.org
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) on
Password
the website of DDNS service provider.
Interval Enter the amount of time that you want to update the DDNS.

Table 5-62 Quick DDNS

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the DDNS function.
DDNS Type Type of DDNS service provider.
Address of DDNS service provider. The default is www.quickddns.com
Host IP
which cannot be modified.
The domain name for registering on the website of DDNS service
provider.
Select the domain mode as default domain or customized domain.
Domain Name
The default domain format is "MAC address (without
".").quickddns.com"
The customized domain format is "name. quickddns.com."
In the Email box, enter the email address that is used to access the
Email
DDNS service provider.
After configuration is completed, click Test to check if the domain
Test name is successfully registered. If yes, go to the next step; if not, please
check the network connection status.
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.
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Email

Configure the settings for the email parameters.

Table 5-63 Email parameters

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 25. You
Port
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
Mail Receiver to 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 senders
Sender
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.

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Parameter Description
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 to
Health Enable
check the connection.
This is the interval that the system sends a health test email.
Interval (Min.)
The value 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

 Log in to 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 router IP address
range, or enable the DHCP function to obtain an IP address automatically.

Procedure

Select Main Menu > NETWORK > UPnP.

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Configure the settings for the UPnP parameters.

Table 5-64 UPnP parameters

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
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Parameter Description
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
PAT Table through 255 and system ports from 256 through 1023.
 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.

5.14.1.8 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

 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.

Procedure

Select Main Menu > NETWORK > SNMP.

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Configure the settings for the SNMP parameters.

Table 5-65 SNMP parameters

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 the
Trap Address
Trap information.
Indicates the destination port for the agent program to send the Trap
Trap Port
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.

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5.14.1.9 Configuring 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.
Select Main Menu > NETWORK > MULTICAST.
Multicast

Configure the settings for the multicast parameters.

Table 5-66 Multicast parameters

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 log in to the web.
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
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5.14.1.10 Configuring 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.
Register

Configure the settings for the register parameters.

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Table 5-67 Register parameters

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.

5.14.1.11 Configuring 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.
Alarm center

Configure the settings for the alarm center parameters.

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Table 5-68 Alarm center parameters

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the alarm center function.
In the Protocol Type list, select protocol type. The default is ALARM
Protocol Type
CENTER.
Host IP The IP address and communication port of the PC installed with alarm
Port 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.

5.14.1.12 Configuring P2P Settings

You can manage the devices by using P2P technology to download the application and register the
devices. For details, see "5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P 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 > Test.

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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.

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5.14.2.2 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.

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Connect a USB storage device to the Device.

Click Refresh.
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.
1) In the Network Sniffer Packet Backup, click Browse.

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2) 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.

 Click New Folder to create a new folder in the USB storage device.
3) 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."
You can open it by using Wireshark software.

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Configuring Account Settings

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

 The user name supports 31 characters and group name supports 15 characters. The user name
can be consisted of letter, number, "_", "@", ".".
 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.
 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.

5.15.1 Configuring User Account

5.15.1.1 Adding a User Account

Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > USER.

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Click Add User.

Add user

Configure the settings for the parameters of adding a user account.

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Table 5-69 Parameters

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 log in to the device.
Period
The new account cannot log in to 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.

Setting Permitted Period

Next to Period, click Setting.

Setting

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.

1) Click .
Period

2) 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.
3) Click OK to save the settings.
Click OK.

5.15.1.2 Modify a User Account

Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > USER.

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Click for the user account that you want to modify.

Modify user

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

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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.
1) Click Security Questions.
Security questions

2) In the Question list, select questions and enter the answers in the Answer box.
3) 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.

5.15.1.3 Deleting a User Account

Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > USER.

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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.

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Group

Click Add Group.

Add group

Configure the settings for the parameters of adding a group.

Table 5-70 Parameters

Parameter Description
Group Name Enter a name for the group.

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Parameter Description
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.

5.15.2.2 Modifying a Group

Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > GROUP.

Group

Click for the group account that you want to modify.

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Modify group

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

Click OK to complete the settings.

5.15.2.3 Deleting a Group

Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > GROUP.

Group

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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.
ONVIF user

Click Add User.

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Add user

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.

Audio Management

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

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 > AUDIO > FILE MANAGER.

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Click Add.
Add

Select the audio files that you want to import.

Click OK to start importing audio files from the USB storage device.

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If the importing is successful, the audio files will display in the FILE MANAGER interface.
File manager

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.

 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.

5.16.2 Configuring Playing Schedule for Audio Files

You can configure the settings to play the audio files during the defined time period.
Select Main Menu > AUDIO > SCHEDULE.

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Schedule

Configure the settings for the schedule parameters.

Schedule parameters

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 this
File Name
configured period.
In the Interval box, enter the time in minutes for how often you want
Interval
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.
 Playing priority: Alarm event > Talkback > Trial listening > Audio file.

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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.
Basic settings

Configure the settings for the basic settings parameters.

Table 5-71 Basic settings parameters

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 N
Auto-Delete Old Files
days.
Click Apply to complete the settings.

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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
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.
The HDD MANAGER interface is displayed.
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.
HDD manager

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
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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.
Advance

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.

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Sub stream

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Click Apply to complete the settings.

5.17.5 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings

Not all models support this function.

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.

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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.

During detecting, click Pause to pause detecting, click Continue to restart detecting, and
click Stop Detect to stop detecting.

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Detection result

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.

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Click .
The Details interface is displayed. You can view detecting results and S.M.A.R.T reports.

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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.
 You can enable either HDD Mode or Quota Mode at one time. The system reboots to activate the
settings.
Select Main Menu > STORAGE > QUOTA.
Quota

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.
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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.
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Click .
You can configure the resolution, frame rate, bit rate and record time for the selected channel.
Edit

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.

Calculating Recording Time

On the REC ESTIMATE interface, click the Known Space tab.

Known space

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.
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Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage

On the REC ESTIMATE interface, click the Known Time tab.

Known time

In the Time box, enter the time period that you want to record.
In the Capacity box, the required HDD capacity is displayed.
Capacity

5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage Settings

You can store and view the recorded videos and snapshots on the FTP server.

Preparation

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.

Procedure

Select Main Menu > STORAGE > FTP.

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Configure the settings for the FTP settings parameters.

Table 5-72 FTP parameters

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 log in to the FTP server.
User Name Enable the anonymity function, and then you can login anonymously
Password without entering the user name and password.
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.
Remote Directory If you enter the name of remote directory, the system creates the
folder with the entered name under the FTP root directory first,
and then automatically creates the folders according to the IP and
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Parameter Description
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.
Image Upload Interval If this interval is shorter than snapshot interval, the system
(Sec.) uploads the snapshot per the snapshot interval. For example, the
interval is 5 seconds, and snapshot interval is 10 seconds per
snapshot, the system uploads the snapshot every 10 seconds.
To configure 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
Period 1, Period 2 the recorded files. You can set two periods for each week day.
Select the record type (Alarm, Intel, MD, and General) that you want
Record type 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.

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:
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Click Add a Holiday.

Add a holiday

Configure the holiday name, repeat mode, time range according to your actual situation.
Click Add.
The added holiday information is displayed.

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5.18.2 Configuring RS-232 Port Settings

Select Main Menu > STORAGE > RS232.

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Configure the settings for RS-232 port parameters.

Table 5-73 RS-232 parameters

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.
Function Protocol COM: This function is for card overlay.
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 default
Baudrate
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 default
Parity
setting is None.
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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).
 Allowlist includes the host IP that are permitted to access the Device.
 Blocklist includes the host IP that are not permitted to access the Device.
 Update time allowlist 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 Right.
Configure the settings for the security parameters.

Table 5-74 Security parameters

Parameter Description
In the Type list, you can select Limits of network-allowlist, Limits of
Type
network-blocklist, or Updata time-allowlist.
Enable Enable the security settings.
Start Address Enter a single IP address or a start IP address of a network 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.

5.18.3.2 Enabling Password Reset

Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > SECURITY > Password Reset, the Password Reset interface is
displayed. The Enable check box is selected by default.

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.

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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.

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Configure the settings for the system maintenance parameters.

Table 5-75 Maintenance parameters

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
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 Click Format to format the USB storage device.

Exporting System Settings

Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > IMP/EXP.

IMP/EXP

Insert a USB storage device into one of the USB ports on the Device.
Click Refresh to refresh the interface.
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Connected USB storage device

Click Export.
There is a folder under the name style of "Config_[YYYYMMDDhhmmss]". Double-click this
folder to view the backup files.

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.

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Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > DEFAULT.

Default

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.

System upgrade

Click the file that you want to upgrade.

The selected file is displayed in the Update File box.
Click Start.

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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.

Ensure the correct power supply and network connection during upgrading; otherwise the
upgrading might be failed.
Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > UPGRADE.
Upgrade

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.
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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 checks 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.

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.

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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.

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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.
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 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.

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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.
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To block an online user, click and 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.

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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.

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Table 5-76 HDD parameters

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
No.
current 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.

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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.

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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.

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Logout the Device

On the upper-right of the Main Menu interface or on any interface after you have entered the Main

Menu, click .
 Select Logout, you will log out the device.
 Select Reboot, the Device will be rebooted.
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 Smart PSS to log in to the device. For detailed information, please
refer to Smart PSS user's manual.

Connecting to Network

 The factory default IP of the Device is 192.168.1.108.

 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.

Logging in to the Web

Open the IE browser, enter the IP address of the Device, and then press Enter.

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Login

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.

Resetting Password

You can reset the password through the reserved email address when you forget the password of
admin account.
Log in to the web of the Device.

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Click Forgot Password?.

The Reset the password interface is displayed.
Reset password

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
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 Please use the security code received in your email box to reset the password within 24
hours; otherwise the security code becomes invalid.
 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.
New password

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
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Introducing Web Main Menu

After you have logged in to the web, the main menu is displayed.
Main menu

Table 6-1 Main menu description

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.

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.
5 Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the P2P
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 P2P operation manual. You can also configure P2P function in
the local configurations. See "5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P Settings."

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No. Icon Description

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.
7 None
IoT: You can view, search and export the temperature and humidity data
of camera and configure the alarm event settings.
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
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7 FAQ
1. DVR 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 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 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 and monitor resistance is not compatible.
 Video transmission is too long or degrading is too huge.
 DVR color or brightness setup is not correct.
6. Cannot search local records.
There are following possibilities:

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 HDD jumper is damaged.

 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
to solve this problem.
 HDD data jumper error.
 HDD malfunction.
 DVR 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 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.
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 protocol is not compatible.
 PTZ decoder and DVR 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.

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 Sensitivity is too low.

 For some versions, there is hardware limit.
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 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 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. 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 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 network card is not good.
16. Burn error /USB back error.
There are following possibilities:
 Burner and DVR 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
There are following possibilities:
 DVR 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.

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 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.
19. Alarm function is null.
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 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
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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 to the
Main Menu > CAMERA > CHANNEL TYPE to select corresponding channel type and then restart
the DVR.
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 allowlist (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 P2P function on my cell phone or the WEB.
There are following possibilities:
 Check the device P2P function is enabled or not. (Main menu->Setting->Network->P2P)

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 Check the device is in the WAN or not.

 Check cell phone P2P login mode is right or not.
 It is the specified device P2P login port or not when you are using P2P client.
 Check user name or password is right or not.
 Check P2P SN is right or not. You can use the cell phone to scan the QR code on the device P2P
interface (Main Menu > Network > P2P), 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 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. In this way, the DVR 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 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 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, RS-232 or RS-485
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, or you 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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Glossary

The abbreviations in this glossary are related to the Manual.

Appendix Table 1-1 Glossary
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 Digital Video Recorder
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
PSS Professional Surveillance Software
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

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Abbreviations Full term

VBR Variable Bit Rate
VGA Video Graphics Array
WAN Wide Area Network

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HDD Capacity Calculation

Calculate total capacity needed by each DVR 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 = d i ÷ 8 × 3600 ÷ 1024

In the formula: d i 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 during scheduled video recording.
c
Formula (3): qT = ∑mi =1
i

In the formula: c means total number of channels in one DVR

According to Formula (4) to calculate total capacity (accumulation) qT that is needed for all

channels in DVR during alarm video recording (including motion detection).

c
Formula (4): qT = ∑m
i =1
i ×a%

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.)
Appendix Table 2-1 HDD capacity

Bit stream size (max) File size Bit stream size（max） File size

96 Kbps 42 MB 128 Kbps 56 MB

160 Kbps 70 MB 192 Kbps 84 MB
224 Kbps 98 MB 256 Kbps 112 MB

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Bit stream size (max) File size Bit stream size（max） File size

320 Kbps 140 MB 384 Kbps 168 MB

448 Kbps 196 MB 512 Kbps 225 MB
640 Kbps 281 MB 768 Kbps 337 MB
896 Kbps 393 MB 1024 Kbps 450 MB
1280 Kbps 562 MB 1536 Kbps 675 MB
1792 Kbps 787 MB 2048 Kbps 900 MB

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Compatible Backup Devices

Appendix 3.1 Compatible USB list

Appendix Table 3-1 Compatible USB
Manufacturer Model Capacity
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 512 MB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 256 MB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 512 MB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 1 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 2 GB
Kingston DataTraveler II 1 GB
Kingston DataTraveler II 2 GB
Kingston DataTraveler 1 GB
Kingston DataTraveler 2 GB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 128 MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 256 MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 512 MB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 1 GB
Maxell USB Flash Stick 2 GB
Kingax Super Stick 128 MB
Kingax Super Stick 256 MB
Kingax Super Stick 512 MB
Kingax Super Stick 1 GB
Kingax Super Stick 2 GB
Netac U210 128 MB
Netac U210 256 MB
Netac U210 512 MB
Netac U210 1 GB
Netac U210 2 GB
Netac U208 4 GB
Teclast Ti Cool 128 MB
Teclast Ti Cool 256 MB
Teclast Ti Cool 512 MB
Teclast Ti Cool 1 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2 GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 8 GB
Sandisk Ti Cool 2 GB
Sandisk Hongjiao 4 GB

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Manufacturer Model Capacity

Lexar Lexar 256 MB
Kingston Data Traveler 1 GB
Kingston Data Traveler 16 GB
Kingston Data Traveler 32 GB
Aigo L8315 16 GB
Sandisk 250 16 GB
Kingston Data Traveler Locker+ 32 GB
Netac U228 8 GB

Appendix 3.2 Compatible SD Card list

Appendix Table 3-2 Compatible SD card
Manufacturer Standard Capacity Card type
Transcend SDHC6 16 GB Big
Kingston SDHC4 4 GB Big
Kingston SD 2 GB Big
Kingston SD 1 GB Big
Sandisk SDHC2 8 GB Small
Sandisk SD 1 GB Small

Appendix 3.3 Compatible Portable HDD list

Appendix Table 3-3 Compatible portable HDD
Manufacturer Model Capacity
YDStar YDstar HDD box 40 GB
Netac Netac 80 GB
Iomega Iomega RPHD-CG" RNAJ50U287 250 GB
WD Elements WCAVY1205901 1.5 TB
Newsmy Liangjian 320 GB
WD Elements WDBAAR5000ABK-00 500 GB
WD Elements WDBAAU0015HBK-00 1.5 TB
Seagate FreeAgent Go(ST905003F) 500 GB
Aigo H8169 500 GB

Appendix 3.4 Compatible USB DVD List

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Appendix Table 3-4 Compatible USB DVD

Manufacturer Model
Samsung SE-S084
BenQ LD2000-2K4

Appendix 3.5 Compatible SATA DVD List

Appendix Table 3-5 Compatible SATA DVD
Manufacturer Model
LG GH22NS30
Samsung TS-H653 Ver.A
Samsung TS-H653 Ver.F
Samsung SH-224BB/CHXH
SONY DRU-V200S
SONY DRU-845S
SONY AW-G170S
Pioneer DVR-217CH

Appendix 3.6 Compatible SATA HDD List

Please upgrade the DVR firmware to latest version to ensure the accuracy of the table below. Here we
recommend HDD of 500 GB to 4 TB capacity.
Appendix Table 3-6 Compatible SATA HDD
Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode
Seagate Video 3.5 ST1000VM002 1 TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST2000VM003 2 TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST3000VM002 3 TB SATA
Seagate Video 3.5 ST4000VM000 4 TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST1000VX000 1 TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST2000VX000 2 TB SATA
Seagate SV35 ST3000VX000 3 TB SATA
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST1000VX002 1 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST2000VX004 2 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate SV35 (Support HDD data ST3000VX004 3 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode

Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST1000VX001 1 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST1000VX005 1 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST2000VX003 2 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST2000VX008 2 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST3000VX006 3 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST3000VX010 3 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST4000VX000 4 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST4000VX007 4 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST5000VX0001 5 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0001 6 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0023 6 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST6000VX0003 6 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST8000VX0002 8 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST8000VX0022 8 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST100000VX0004 10 TB SATA
Seagate SkyHawk HDD ST1000VX003 1 TB SATA
(Support HDD data
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST2000VX005 2 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST3000VX005 3 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST4000VX002 4 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST5000VX0011 5 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST6000VX0011 6 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
Seagate (Support HDD data ST8000VX0012 8 TB SATA
recovery offered by
Seagate)
WD WD Green WD10EURX (EOL) 1 TB SATA
WD WD Green WD20EURX (EOL) 2 TB SATA
WD WD Green WD30EURX (EOL) 3 TB SATA
WD WD Green WD40EURX (EOL) 4 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD10PURX 1 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD20PURX 2 TB SATA

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode

WD WD Purple WD30PURX 3 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD40PURX 4 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD50PURX 5 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD60PURX 6 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD80PUZX 8 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD10PURZ 1 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD20PURZ 2 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD30PURZ 3 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD40PURZ 4 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD50PURZ 5 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD60PURZ 6 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD80PURZ 8 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD4NPURX 4 TB SATA
WD WD Purple WD6NPURX 6 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA100V 1 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA200V 2 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Mars DT01ABA300V 3 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA200V 2 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA300V 3 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD03ACA400V 4 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD04ABA400V 4 TB SATA
TOSHIBA Sonance MD04ABA500V 5 TB SATA
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0033 1 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0033 2 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0033 3 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0033 4 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0055 1 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0055 2 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0005 3 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0035 4 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0115 6 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST8000NM0055 8 TB SATA
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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode

Seagate Constellation ES series ST10000NM0016 10 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0024 4 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0024 6 TB SATA
(SATA interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0023 1 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0023 2 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0023 3 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0023 4 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0014 6 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST1000NM0045 1 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST2000NM0045 2 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST3000NM0025 3 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST4000NM0025 4 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0095 6 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST6000NM0034 6 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
Seagate Constellation ES series ST8000NM0075 8 TB SATA
(SAS interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD1003FBYZ 1 TB SATA
interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD1004FBYZ (replace 1 TB SATA
interface) WD1003FBYZ)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD2000FYYZ 2 TB SATA
interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD2004FBYZ 2 TB SATA
interface) (replace
WD2000FYYZ)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD3000FYYZ 3 TB SATA
interface)
WD WD RE series (SATA WD4000FYYZ 4 TB SATA
interface)
WD WD (SATA interface) WD2000F9YZ 2 TB SATA

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Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Port Mode

WD WD (SATA interface) WD3000F9YZ 3 TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD4000F9YZ 4 TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD4002FYYZ 4 TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD6001FSYZ 6 TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD6002FRYZ 6 TB SATA
WD WD (SATA interface) WD8002FRYZ 8 TB SATA
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUS724030ALA640 3 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUS726060ALE610 6 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUH728060ALE600 6 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SATA HUH728080ALE600 8 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726020AL5210 2 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726040AL5210 4 TB SATA
interface)
HITACHI Ultrastar series (SAS HUS726060AL5210 6 TB SATA
interface)
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST320VT000 320 GB SATA
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST500VT000 500 GB SATA
Seagate Pipeline HD Mini ST2000LM003 (EOL) 2 TB SATA
TOSHIBA 2.5-inch PC series MQ01ABD050V 500 GB SATA
TOSHIBA 2.5-inch PC series MQ01ABD100V 1 TB SATA
SAMSUNG HN-M101MBB HN-M101MBB (EOL) 1 TB SATA
Seagate 2.5-inch enterprise series ST1000NX0313 1 TB SATA
Seagate 2.5-inch enterprise series ST2000NX0253 2 TB SATA

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Compatible CD/DVD Burner List

Please upgrade the DVR 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.
Appendix Table 4-1 Compatible CD/DVD
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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Compatible Displayer List

Please refer to the following table form compatible displayer list.

Appendix Table 5-1 Compatible displayer
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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Compatible Switcher

Appendix Table 6-1 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
Ruijie RG-S1926S
FULL-10M
HALF-100M
FULL-100M
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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Earthing

Appendix 7.1 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 220 V circuit, the 5 KV or 10 KV 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 it comes 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 from the
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
3000 V to 5000 V, 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 220 V single-phrase lightning arrester and 380 V 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 connection type is serial connection. Once you connected the signal lightning 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
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 Antenna feed cable lightning arrester: It is suitable for antenna system of the transmitter or the
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 7.2 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. This
connection 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.
One-point ground

 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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Multiple-point ground

 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.
Mixed 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 is 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 7.3 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

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section shall be more than 20mm2.

 The ground cable of the monitor system cannot short circuit or mixed connected with the strong
alternative current cable.
 For all the ground cables from the control room to the monitor system or ground cable of other
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 of the
system (protection ground cable)

Appendix 7.4 The Shortcut Way to Check the Electric System by

Digital Multimeter
For 220 VAC socket, from the top to the bottom, E (ground cable), N (neutral cable), L (live cable). Please
refer to the following figure.
Socket

There is a shortcut way to check these cables connection is standard or not (not the accurate check).

In the following operations, the multimeter range shall be at 750 V.

For E (earth cable)

Turn the digital multimeter to 750 VAC, 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.

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Check earth cable

For L (live cable)

Turn the digital multimeter to 750 VAC, 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.
Check live cable

For N (Neutral cable)

Turn the digital multimeter to 750 VAC, 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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RJ45-RS232 Connection Cable Definition

Here we are going to make standard RS-232 port and standard RJ-45 (T568B).
Please refer to the following figure for RJ-45 cable definition.
RJ-45 cable

Please refer to the following figure for RS-232 pin definition.

RS-232

Cross Connection

Please refer to the following figure for connection information.

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Cross connection

Please refer to the following table for detailed crossover cable connection information.
Appendix Table 8-1 Crossover cable connection
RJ-45 (T568B) RJ-45 (Network cable) RS-232 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.
Straight cable connection

Please refer to the following table for straight connection information.

Appendix Table 8-2 Straight connection
RJ-45 (T568B) RJ-45 (Network cable) RS-232 Signal Description
4 Blue 3 RXD
5 White and blue 2 TXD
3 White and green 5 GND

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Cybersecurity Recommendations

Cybersecurity is more than just a buzzword: it's something that pertains to every device that is
connected to the internet. IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps
toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less
susceptible to attacks. Below are some tips and recommendations on how to create a more secured
security system.
Mandatory actions to be taken for basic device network security:
1. Use Strong Passwords
Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords:
 The length should not be less than 8 characters;
 Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case
letters, numbers and symbols;
 Do not contain the account name or the account name in reverse order;
 Do not use continuous characters, such as 123, abc, etc.;
 Do not use overlapped characters, such as 111, aaa, etc.;
2. Update Firmware and Client Software in Time
 According to the standard procedure in Tech-industry, we recommend to keep your device
(such as NVR, DVR, IP camera, etc.) firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is equipped
with the latest security patches and fixes. When the device is connected to the public
network, it is recommended to enable the "auto-check for updates" function to obtain
timely information of firmware updates released by the manufacturer.
 We suggest that you download and use the latest version of client software.
"Nice to have" recommendations to improve your device network security:
1. Physical Protection
We suggest that you perform physical protection to device, especially storage devices. For
example, place the device in a special computer room and cabinet, and implement well-done
access control permission and key management to prevent unauthorized personnel from
carrying out physical contacts such as damaging hardware, unauthorized connection of
removable device (such as USB flash disk, serial port), etc.
2. Change Passwords Regularly
We suggest that you change passwords regularly to reduce the risk of being guessed or cracked.
3. Set and Update Passwords Reset Information Timely
The device supports password reset function. Please set up related information for password
reset in time, including the end user's mailbox and password protection questions. If the
information changes, please modify it in time. When setting password protection questions, it is
suggested not to use those that can be easily guessed.
4. Enable Account Lock
The account lock feature is enabled by default, and we recommend you to keep it on to
guarantee the account security. If an attacker attempts to log in with the wrong password
several times, the corresponding account and the source IP address will be locked.
5. Change Default HTTP and Other Service Ports

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We suggest you to change default HTTP and other service ports into any set of numbers
between 1024~65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are
using.
6. Enable HTTPS
We suggest you to enable HTTPS, so that you visit Web service through a secure communication
channel.
7. MAC Address Binding
We recommend you to bind the IP and MAC address of the gateway to the device, thus reducing
the risk of ARP spoofing.
8. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably
According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a
minimum set of permissions to them.
9. Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes
If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to
reduce risks.
If necessary, it is highly recommended that you use safe modes, including but not limited to the
following services:
 SNMP: Choose SNMP v3, and set up strong encryption passwords and authentication
passwords.
 SMTP: Choose TLS to access mailbox server.
 FTP: Choose SFTP, and set up strong passwords.
 AP hotspot: Choose WPA2-PSK encryption mode, and set up strong passwords.
10. Audio and Video Encrypted Transmission
If your audio and video data contents are very important or sensitive, we recommend that you
use encrypted transmission function, to reduce the risk of audio and video data being stolen
during transmission.
Reminder: encrypted transmission will cause some loss in transmission efficiency.
11. Secure Auditing
 Check online users: we suggest that you check online users regularly to see if the device is
logged in without authorization.
 Check device log: By viewing the logs, you can know the IP addresses that were used to log
in to your devices and their key operations.
12. Network Log
Due to the limited storage capacity of the device, the stored log is limited. If you need to save
the log for a long time, it is recommended that you enable the network log function to ensure
that the critical logs are synchronized to the network log server for tracing.
13. Construct a Safe Network Environment
In order to better ensure the safety of device and reduce potential cyber risks, we recommend:
 Disable the port mapping function of the router to avoid direct access to the intranet
devices from external network.
 The network should be partitioned and isolated according to the actual network needs. If
there are no communication requirements between two sub networks, it is suggested to
use VLAN, network GAP and other technologies to partition the network, so as to achieve
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 Establish the 802.1x access authentication system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access
to private networks.
 Enable IP/MAC address filtering function to limit the range of hosts allowed to access the
device.

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