User manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Content .................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 Setting Up the DVR Unit .................................................................................. 5
1.4.2 Installing the Hard Disk .................................................................................... 5
1.4.3 Connecting Devices ......................................................................................... 7
1.5 Audio, Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation ............................................ 8
1.5.1 Audio In/Out Pin Definition ............................................................................... 8
1.5.2 Sensor Pin Definition ....................................................................................... 8
1.5.3 Relay Pin Definition .......................................................................................... 8
1.5.4 RS485 Pin Definition ........................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Using the DVR Software .......................................................... 10
2.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit ............................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard ............................................................................ 15
2.2 Familiarizing the Functions in Preview Mode ..................................................... 16
2.2.1 Using the PTZ Control Panel ......................................................................... 17
2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Control Panel .............................................. 18
2.3 Familiarizing the Functions in Playback Mode .................................................... 19
2.3.1 Familiarizing the Functions in Playback Menu ............................................... 20
2.3.1.1 Select Playback File from Calendar ......................................................... 20
2.3.1.2 Using the Event Log Viewer ..................................................................... 21
2.3.1.3 To Search Using the Visual Search ......................................................... 22
2.3.1.4 To Set a Video Segment and Save .......................................................... 23
2.4 Playback Backup Video ...................................................................................... 25
2.4.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video .................. 27
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System ................................................ 28
3.1 System Setup ..................................................................................................... 28
3.1.1 System Setup ................................................................................................. 28
3.1.2 Network Setup ............................................................................................... 32
3.1.3 User Setup ..................................................................................................... 34
3.2 Camera Setup .................................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 Camera Setting .............................................................................................. 36
3.2.2 Motion and Mask Setting ............................................................................... 37
3.2.3 PTZ Camera Setting ...................................................................................... 39
3.3 Recording Setup ................................................................................................. 40