H.264 Standalone DVR ACH/8CH User Manual DVR User Manual For further help, please visit www.zmodo.comSmads Thank you for buying our DVR Dear customer, thank you for choosing to purchase and use our product! If while using this product you encounter any technical problems or problems with quality, please contact us. We are ready to serve you. In order that you can use this company’s product more conveniently, please carefully review the repair warranty. 1.Service Contract Full machine purchase can be refunded within 7 days and replaced in first three months. The software can receive free upgrades in the first year, and in the first year can also receive limited repair service for this product. 2.Requirements for return or replacement The product outward appearance should have no scratches, be dirty, wrinkled, or have alterations of any kind. 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WInstallation. 1 Package Content. 2 Front Panel Operation. 3 RearPanel of Operation. 4 Remote Controller. 5 Hard Disk Installation. 1) Installation procedure. 6 Rear Panel Connection Ill Menu Description. 1 Menu Structure, 2 Menu Operations. IV_ Operations. 1 Turn on 2 Preview. 1) Channel Status Display Area. 2) system status bar. 9 3) Tool Bar. 10 3 RecOrd.eeee - . 1) Manual Record. 10 2) Record Schedule. WV 4 Camera Control. 1) PTZ Control . 2) Motion Detection Settings 12 3) Mask Setting 5 Playback... 6 Backup. 7Alarm Settings 1) Alarm Input. . . . 2) Alarm linkage. 14 3) Alarm Defence and Schechle 14 4) DEVICE EXCEPTION ACTION 8 Network operation 1) Network settings. 2) Web Client Operation. 3) Web Screen Description. 4) Device Parameters Settings. 16 5) Playback. 7 6) Bidirectional Talk - . wT 7) Log. 7 8) Remote Upgrade. 18 9 Maintenance. - . 10 Advanced Settings. 18V Appendix. 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) procedurmoda 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 industrial 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-time CIF resolution or non- real time D1,2CIF resolution 4 channel audio input and G.726/ADPCM-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 self-defined bit rate and frame rate supported. Adjustable video parameters. Multi-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. Status 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 HDD through network neighborhood supported. Real-time preview, downloading and playback remotely through network supported. Controlling of PTZ, configuring device parameters, acquiring device status and logs, and upgrade remotely through network supported. Local recording through network supported. Chapter Two: Hardware This chapter is a general description of the 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 it is to be located, and refer to the “Package Contents’ for counting device fitings. 2 Front Panel OperationSmads ‘Tablell-1Front Panel Description Type, Name Description Power Red when recording; Green when non-recording LeD Hop Hard disk indicator. Green, or blinks when readingiwriting Black when non-operation: 3 RearPanel of Operation ‘Tablell 2Rear Panel Description NO. Interface Discription 1 Video In 4/8channels video input: BNC (1Vp-p.750) 2 TV out {channel TV output, BNC(1Vp-p, 759) 3 ‘Audio Out ‘channel audio output, BNC( 2Vp-p,600) 4 ‘Audio tn 4 channels audioinput: RCA(2Vp-p, 6002) 5 VGA output 1: DINAS 5 Network interface | 1: R45 10/100M self-adaptive USBinterface 2: USB20 S485, 4: Half duplex (+>) Power De 12v 4 Remote Controller ‘Tablell 2Rear Panel Description | Aowauton | Herre ar mere 6 |@ 2) Press it to select record type in setting schedule. 3) Press it to change status of the current motion detection block! 7 | ‘Switch from single screen and mulli-screen » fm eC me arg ETE os + few ——[ Sees ss bee Seneca 14_| BUCLEAR ‘Alarm off ac Se anne 7 if ‘StopSmads 5 Hard Disk Installation The hard disk is not included in factory fittings. Users can mount suitable hard disk by calculating its capacity referring to "Appendix 5.2 Methods of Calculating HDD Capacity” 41) 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 HDD 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?: If installing 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 Turn on the unit. The power LED will light if 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 0. Note: The video signal cable should keep away from the interference of strong electromagnetism and city electric field. “Audio Input The audio input interface is standard RCA socket, 2Vp-p, 600 0. Note: The audio input resistance is a little bit 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 N/O. 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 44 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 muttiple telecommunication protocols, baud rates and IDs. Video output: VGA/Monitor Input Video output interface: TV andVGA, which can work together simultaneously Note: VGA and TV cannot be in the operation interface simultaneously, but be switched by mouse, panel and remote control in the menu Chapter Three: Introduction 1 Brief IntroductionFiglll 1Menu Structure Language [Video Standard [VGA Setting Time Format rime Setting Password Setting [Video GH System [HOD Ovenwrite Record Schedule [Add User [Record Quality Dal User Record Frame Rate [Authority Manage Record Source Proview Cruise [OSD Setting Setting 1 DVR ID Number Record Resolution [Manual Record [SPOT SETTING [Sub Code a Record jecord Search [Gamera CH Newark PrZ PTZ Pratecal IP Address PTZ Baudrate Subnet Mask [Clear Alarm PTZID [Gateway Tool Bar [Quick Playback [Color Setting itp Port | {Shut down | {ideo |-\— Motion Detection] | [Command Port Mosaic Media Por Single Channel [Motion Handling PPPOE Setting Four Channels (Video Lost PPPOE IP Handing [Nine Channels —= = DNS Address: Setting DONS [Siteen Channels Net [Alarm Input CH [Auto Register Position [Alarm input Type Fie Sharing [Event Handiin Email Seti [Alarm H a a [Alarm Seting [Mobile Port [Alarm Zoom Out Log View HOD FullAdtons parade Maintenance HDD Manage Save & Exit HDD Capac Exit aah [Save H Hardware Version Restore Defaulis Sofware Version| Logout Software Release DatoSmads 2 Menu Operations Press [SET] button to enter into system setting screen. Press (¢] button to start/stop recording manually, Press [ >| | button to play record file. 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 remote controller in [XX]. The highlight menu is the current active one. User can move highlight icon to the menu needed using [ A]. [¥]. [4]s [>] button, and press (OK! button to confirm selection, or press [ESC] button to return to upper menu Selection box: User can move highlight icon to the selection box needed using [4]. [>] button, and press [Oj button to confirm selection, Multiple items are allowed to be selected together at 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 retum 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 [4]. [¥] to specify the sub menu value where sub menu selections exist. Exit: User can click % button on the right upper corner, 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 will ight after powering on correctly. Please refer to2.6 Rear Panel Connection for details of connection method. Press (Power on/off] 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 111111.Default password for User is 111111; Admin password can be restored to factory defaults by short-circuit “JP 1” on main board. After logining the DVR 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. Noted: 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 TV, 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 firstly. User can switch by clicking | in the 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. 1280%1024@60Hz. 1440x900@60Hz currently. Please select relevant values according to the parameters of VGA. Date/Time: Please enter—+—-—+ to set time format. 12 hours and 24 hours are supported. Please enter»~»-» to set date and time. Video Standard: Please enter—+——+