H.264 Standalone DVR
A4CH/8CH
User Manual
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DVR-H9114V. DVR-H9118V User Manual
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Contents
Introduction. 4
1 Brief Introduction... ars
2Main Features. 4
MW nstallation. 4
1 Package Content. 4
2 Front Panel Operation. 4
3 RearPanel of Operation. 5
4 Remote Controller... 5
5 Hard Disk Installation, 6
1) Installation procedure. 6
6 Rear Panel Connection. 6
Ill Menu Description. 6
4 Menu Structure. 6
2 Menu Operations, 8
IV Operations. 8
1 Turn on. 8
2 PLOVIEWernsennn ww 9
1) Channel Status Display Area. 9
2) system status bar. 9
3) Too! Bar...
3 Record.
1) Manual Record. 10
2) Record Schedule, "
4 Camera Controle . a a even we Mt
4) PTZ Control 1
2) Motion Detection Settings 12
3) Mask Setting ... 12
5 Playback.
6 Backup.
7 Alarm Settings.
1) Alarm Input...
2) Alarm linkage.
3) Alarm Defence and Schechle 14
4) DEVICE EXCEPTION ACTION... a . senna sense 14
8 Network operation. 14
4) Network settings. 14
2) Web Client Operation. 15
3) Web Screen Description... a 15
4) Device Parameters Settings. 16
5) Playback, 7
6) Bidirectional Talk ... a senna z om AT
7) Log. 7
8) Remote Upgrade. 18
9 Maintenance. 18
10 Advanced Settings... 18 V Appendix.
1 Specifications.
2 Methods of Calculating HDD Capacity.
1) Calculate the maximum capacity of the build-in hard disk.
2) Calculate the compression bit rate for recording T hours..
3 Default Values.
4 Introduction of Mobile phone Monitor.
1) Configuration of server (DVR).
2) Installation and running of client (mobile phone) procedure
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Chapter One: Introduction
1 Brief Introduction
This Series DVR is 4-channel playback H.264 main profile stand alone DVR with Pentaplex function: record,
playback, live preview, remote preview and backup supported.
With professional and high performance intelligent audio & video solution, user-friendly GUI and practical
industial designs, this series DVR is quite suitable for civil applications such as home, stores, Internet bars
and small offices besides the common security &surveillance applications,
2 Main Features
“Compression
4/8 channel PALINTSC/SECAM video input and H.264 compression standard with each channel being
‘compressed independently in real-ime CIF resolution or non-real time D1,2CIF resolution
4 channel audio input and G.726/ADPCN-IMA compression standard with each channel being compressed
independently in 24Kbps,
Compressed video &audio are synchronous.You can select either mixed stream or individual video stream,
Four-level selection of record quality and sell-defined bit rate and frame rate supported
Adjustable video parameters.
Mult-area motion detection.
(OSD of channel name and time supported.
“Recording
Manual record and schedule record supported, The schedule record types include: timing, motion detection,
alarm, motion detection | alarm,
SATA harddisk supported,
Backup and clip record files through USB flash disk, portable USB HDD, and USB CD/DVD RW supported.
"Preview and Playback
‘Simultaneous output of VGA and TV,
Up to 4 channels playback in fast play mode, slow play mode, rewind and single frame forward supported,
(OSD of channel name and time supported.
Stalus displaying of local record, alarm and motion detection supported.
*Control
Controlling of PTZ and dome supported.
Controlling multiple DVRs with one RS485 keyboard.
Setting and calling preset, sequence and track supported.
“Alarm
Local alarm (includes exception and motion detection, video loss and hard disk full) triggered handling
supported.
Alarm linkage:triggered record, linkage alarm output and linkage PTZ preset, sound alarm, report to alarm
‘center, linkage channel single screen display and E-mail
“Network
‘TCPIIP supported
PPPoE supported,
Dynamic access to IP address, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) supported,
DDNS supported
Visit video files in DVR HOD through network neighborhood supported
Real-time preview, downloading and playback remotely through network supported.
Controlling of PTZ, configuring device parameters, acquiring device stalus and logs, and upgrade remotely
through network supported
Local recording through network supported
Chapter Two: Hardware
This chapter isa general description ofthe device interfaces and connections. It describes the way of hard
disk installation, the interfaces of the front panel and the rear panel for users to connect cables correctly
1 Package Content
After purchasing DVR product, unpack it and unload it on a flat floor or a place where its to be located,and
refer tothe “Package Contents" for counting device fittings.
2 Front Panel Operation Imada
“Tablell- Front Panel Description
Type Name Description
Power Red when recording: Green when ner-recording
Leo Hard isk indicator. Groen, or blinks when readinghwring,
HOD Black when non-operation
3 RearPanel of Operation
“Table 2Rear Panel Description
NO. | Interface Diserition
1 Viaeo In ‘lacrannels video input: BNC (1Vp-p.750)
2 | wow ‘channel TV ut, BNC(IVP-p, 752)
3 | Audio Out 4 channel audio output, BNC{ 2Vp-p.6000)
4 | Audotn “4 channels audioinput: RCA@2Vp-p, 6000)
5 | _V@Aoutput +: INAS,
5 |_Networkintrface | 1 RIMS 101100M sel-adenive
USBinterace 2: USB 20
7 | RS48s 4° Half duplex (=)
3 | Power De 12
4 Remote Controller
Table 2Rear Panel Description
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6 |© 2) Press itto select record type in setting schedule.
7/8 ‘Switch from single screen and multi-screen
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‘mation detection area and schedule record.
2) Press tto set start ime and end ime in file search,
(One key system setup
Return fo previous menu
‘One key PTZ contol
Backup recor.
‘Switch the operation interface between TV and VGA.
Alarm of
call sequen
1) PlayiPause |
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7 if Stop
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12 fast forward 5 Hard Disk Installation
The hard disk is not included in factory fitings. Users can mount suitable hard disk by calculating its capacity
referring to "Appendix 5.2 Methods of Calculating HOD Capacity”
1) Installation procedure
“Open the DVR case. Mount the 4 shock absorption washers into the clamping slots (four protruding steps) in
the case,
"Connect the HDD data cable and HOD power cable to HDD.
“Attach the hard disk to the shock absorption washers by aiming installation holes to the case, hold and fix
them by 4 M3*12 Head Screws plus plain washers.
“Connect the HDD data cable and HDD power cable to the respond interfaces of main board.
“Replace the DVR top cover, and fix it by screws.
Note: ifinstaling your own HDD, please be sure to purchase a DVR Rated HDD instead of a Computer
Rated HDD. Computer Rated HDDs are not designed for continuous DVR use,
Note2: Please format HDD for the first use, or system will sent error notification of “Hard disk error”
‘accompanied with audio alarm, Please see 4,9 Maintenance for details,
6 Rear Panel Connection
*Power Input,
Connect power adapter to Power Input interface of DVR. Confirm that the DVR power supply input switch is
positioned correctly for the local voltage before connecting and powering on the unit
Tum on the unit. The power LED wil light f the power cable is connected correctly.
‘Note: Please use the power adapter contained in the package.
*Video Input
The video input interface is standard BNC socket, 1Vp-p, 75 2.
Note: The video signal cable should keep away from the interference of strong electromagnetism and city
electric fala
*Audio Input
The aucio input interface is standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600 9.
Noto: The audio input resistance is alittle bt high; please use active sound collection device or active
‘microphone. And the audio signal cable should keep away from the interference of strong electromagnetism
and electric field
*Network Input
The network input interface is RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive.
‘Note: Confirm that the network band width is enough for transmitting high definition image smoothly.
“Alarm Input and Output
The alarm input device should be the type of GND connected alarm or voltage input alarm, which can be set
as NiO. or NIC.
The requirement of signal input level for voltage input alarm type is: low level: 0~2V; high level: 5 ~15V.
The green angle pins of signal cable are supplied for access of PTZ and alarming devices. Please follow
these steps to connect,
414 Pull out the angle pins that inserted in the alarm input and output interfaces,
2. Screw out the screws by micro Philips screwdriver, insert the signal cable into interface under spring, and
then tighten the screws.
3. Plug in the connected pins into green angle pin socket.
“PTZ Input
Connect the PTZ control interface to RS485 interfaces of rear panel. The connection method is similar as
above.
Note: Please refer to PTZ manual for setting specific parameters, for some PTZ devices contain multiple
telecommunication protocols, baud rates and IDs.
Video output: VGA/Monitor Input
Video output interface: TV andVGA, which can work together simultaneously.
‘Noto: VGA and TV cannot be in the operation interface simultaneously, but be switched by mouse, panel
land remate control in the menu.
Chapter Three: Introduction
1 Brief Introduction Figll *Menu Structure
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[Wteo Standard
[VGA Seting
[Time Format
[Time Seting
Password Sating
[Wadeo cH
[Eaten _} [HOD Overwrile Record Schedule
[Aaa User Record Qualiy
Dettser Record Frame Rate
[Asthory Manage: Record Source
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DVRID Number Record Resottion
[Manual Record
[SPOT SETTING Sub Code
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[camera OH Network
Fz PTZ Protecal IP Adaross
PTZ Bavsrate Subnet Mask
[Clear Alarm
PTZ Gateway
ToolBar [Shutdown
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[Single Channet_] | [Record [Maton Deteaton [Command Por
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[Four Channels
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Nine Channels
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[Siceen Channels — DNS Aaeress
Setting DONS.
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[Alarm input CH [Auto Register
[Alarm input Type Fie Sharing
Event Handi Ema Set
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[Riarm Seting| Mabie Por
[Air Zoom Out Loa View
[HOD Full Actions Urarade
[Maintenance
[HOD Manage
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Restore Defaults
Sartware Version
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2 Menu Operations
Press [SET] button to enter into system selting screen.
Press [e] button to start/stop recording manually
Press [>|] button to play record fie.
Press [PTZ] button to enter into PTZ control screen.
Note: This manual indicates the Menu selection icons and selection boxes in [XX]; the buttons in Menu
screen (except menu selection icons) in [XX]; the buttons on front panel and remate controller in [XX]
The highlight menu is the current active one. User can move highlight icon to the menu needed using [4 ]-
|. []+ [>) button, and press {OK} button to confirm selection, or press [ESC] button to retum to upper
Selection box: User can move highlight icon to the selection box needed using {]- [>] button, and press
‘OK! button to confirm selection, Muliple items are allowed to be selected together al once by left clicking
mouse.
‘Sub menu list: User can move highlight icon to the sub menu needed using [4]. »] button. Or roll mouse to
select directly. Only one item can be selected here.
Edition box: when in edition box, user can type in numbers directly by pressing number buttons. Press [DEL
to delete the character before cursor and press (OK] or (ESC) button to exit.
Sub screen button: Press it to pop up sub screen. When in sub screen, select (Confirm] to save configuration
and return to the upper menu. Press [ESC] or select {Cancel] to return to the upper menu without being
saved.
Use {-4}. [»] to move highlight icon to any of the selection boxes. Press {OK} button to switch to another
selection status. Use [A]. [¥] to specify the sub menu value where sub menu selections exist.
Exit: User can click > button on the right upper corer, or single right click mouse, or press (ESC) button to
enter into the Save & Exit screen. You can select exit directly or exit after being saved.
‘Note: There are two different ways to take effect: take effect instantly, take effect after being saved, Please
refer to the navigation for details.
Chapter Four: Operations
This chapter mainly describes the main system operations of DVR. Please see the following contents for
details,
1 Turn on
*Start-up
The Power LED wil ight after powering on correly. Please refer to2.6 Rear Panel Connection for details of
connection method. Press (Power onfoff) button to start up device. The preview screen will appear After
pressing (ESC] button of panel or remoter, or right clicking mouse, the login box appears. Please select
proper user and type in relevant password to log in.
Notet: It costs about 60 seconds to start up, please wait for a moment.
Note2: Modify password by selecting
—-—+—+
Set as indicated, new password will take effect instantly.
‘Note3: Default password for Admin is 888888.Default password for User is 666666; Admin password
can be restored to factory defaults by short-circuit “JP 1" on main board. After logining the OVR by Admin, the
‘Admin user can change user's password. The system support 8 users, and the Admin is the manager user
‘with all permissions, whose name cannot be deleted or changed. The Admin user can add and delete all other
Users and the permissions corresponding
‘Noteé: The DVR will buzz and "NO Hard disk” appears when without hard disk. User can choose whether
to buzz or not when without hard disk.
Note5: The DVR can identify display device automatically. When connected either to VGA or TY, the menu
will be on the specified screen automatically after start-up; when connecting VGA and TV simultaneously, two
images will be displayed on the screen , the menu will be on the VGA firsly. User can switch by clicking
inthe tool bar. -“
“System settings
Language: Please enter—»~»-» to set language.
\VGA Resolution: Please enter-»~»-» to set VGA
resolution and refresh rate. It supports800x600@60Hz. 1024x768@60Hz. 1280x1024@60Hz.
1440*900@60Hz currently. Please select relevant values according to the parameters of VGA.
Date/Time: Please enter-»-»—»
