Digital Video Recorder User Manual AD-800 AD-808 1
Disclaimer This manual is designed to assist customers in the use of the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Table of Contents I - Important Safety Information 6 II - Important maintenance Information 8 III - Overview 9 IV - Specifications 10 V - Front Panel 12 VI - Real Panel of AD-800 and AD-808 14 VII - Remote Control 17 VIII - Device Controlled with Mouse 19 Chapter 1 – Main Screen and main Menu 20 1.1 Power On 20 1.2 Turning Off 20 1.3 Main Screen 21 1.4 Login 24 1.5 Main Menu 25 Chapter 2 – Digital Video Recording Configurations 27 2.1 Schedule Recording 29 2.
Chapter 4 – System Configurations 59 4.1 General 61 4.2 Encode 63 4.3 Network 65 4.3.1 Internet Connection for Remote Monitoring 4.4 Net Service 4.4.1 Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) Setting 66 67 68 4.5 Graphic User Interface (GUI) Display 80 4.6 Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Configuration 82 4.7 On Screen Video Display Sequence 84 Chapter 5 – Advanced Configurations 86 5.1 Hard Disk (HDD) Management 87 5.2 Account 88 5.2.1 Modify User 89 5.2.2 Modify Group 91 5.2.
Chapter 6 – Info 107 6.1 Hard Disk (HDD) Info 108 6.2 Bite per Second (BPS) 110 6.3 LOG Information 111 6.4 Version of Software 112 Chapter 7 – Logout 113 7.1 Logout 113 7.
I Important Safety Information Stop using the equipment immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the power cord and power supply from the power outlet and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Avoid strong magnetic fields. Never place the equipment in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposures to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
cause fire or electrical shock. Use a dry cloth and clean it on a regular basis to wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the ventilation areas on the outer casing may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord or power supply. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
II Important Maintenance Information For your benefit, please follow these steps and you will increase the working lifetime of the equipment. Please read the manual and follow the warnings and instructions listed in it. Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure sufficient ventilation around the equipment. The openings on the equipment are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment.
III Overview This high quality Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is designed to use advanced H.264 digital technology with an embedded Linux operating system. This outstanding DVR provides high quality video and low error coding ratio performance to ensure the reliability of this device in security and surveillance applications. This device has been meticulously developed to be a capable and dependable video surveillance device. The auxiliary features of this device are listed below.
IV DVR Specifications Model Operating system System resources Operation interface Menu display AD-800 AD-808 Embedded LINUX Multi-channel real-time recording, playback, multi-channel network, USB backup 16-bit true color graphical menu interface and mouse support 1/4 screen 1/4/8 screen Video standards PAL(625line,50f/s); NTSC(525 line,60f/s) Video Recording D1:PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s Video compress standard Recording FPS Motion detection Audio compression H.
G.W./pcs Dimension 5.5lb 13" x 10" x 2.
Front Panel Fig. A 1. – Previous (go to the beginning of the recorded video file) 2. – Next (go to the next recorded video file) 3. – Slow Motion Forward (toggle between 4 different speeds) 4. – Fast Motion Forward 5. / – Play Backward / Pause 6. \ – Play Forward / Pause 7. – Search for recorded video files 8. PTZ/8 – Pan Tilt Zoom Control (available for 8 channel DVR only) 9. INFO/9 – Hard Disk (HDD) Information 10. MENU – Enter Menu Selections 11. – Right 12. – Down 13. – Left 14.
19. HDD – Hard Disk (HDD) Indicator 20. IR – Infrared sensor for remote control 21.
Rear Panel of AD-800 Fig. B.1 1. CH 1 – Channel 1 (camera 1) connection 2. CH 2 – Channel 2 (camera 2) connection 3. CH 3 – Channel 3 (camera 3) connection 4. CH 4 – Channel 4 (camera 4) connection 5. Video out 1 – Video connection 1 to video monitor 6. Video out 2 – Video connection 2 to video monitor 7. Audio In – Audio input 8. Audio out – Audio output, connection to sound box 9. LAN – RJ45 Ethernet network port 10. Power – Power Input DC12V 11. VGA – VGA connection to VGA monitor 12. Power Switch 13.
Rear Panel of AD-808 Fig. B.2 1. CH 1 – Channel 1 (camera 1) connection 2. CH 2 – Channel 2 (camera 2) connection 3. CH 3 – Channel 3 (camera 3) connection 4. CH 4 – Channel 4 (camera 4) connection 5. CH 5 – Channel 5 (camera 5) connection 6. CH 6 – Channel 6 (camera 6) connection 7. CH 7 – Channel 7 (camera 7) connection 8. CH 8 – Channel 8 (camera 8) connection 9. Audio In – Channel 1 Audio input 10. Audio In – Channel 2 Audio input 11. Audio In – Channel 3 Audio input 12.
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VII Remote Control Loading batteries: Step1: Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller Step2: Place two AAA size batteries and check the polarity (+ and -) Step3: Replace the battery cover Fig. C 1. Digital Buttons – Digit input or channel (camera) selections 2. -/-- – Time and Date 3. ESC – Escape/cancel 4. – Right 5. – Left 6. – Up 7. – Down 8. MENU – Enter Menu Selections 9. – FULL SCREEN 10. SEARCH 11. – Slow Motion Forward (toggle between 4 different speeds) 12.
13. – Previous (go to the beginning of the recorded video file) 14. – Play Forward / Pause 15. – Play Backward / Pause 16. – Fast Motion Forward 17. – Short cut to 18. FN – Function short cut to [PTZ Control] and [Color Setting] 19.
VIII Device Controlled with Mouse Connecting the Mouse This DVR supports USB mouse through the ports on the front and rear panel. ☞Note: If the mouse doesn't work, check the following steps: 1. Make sure the mouse is plugged properly into the USB mouse port. 2. Change to a different mouse port. 3. Change the physical mouse. Using the Mouse In Main Screen: Double-click the left button on one of the camera displays to switch to full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display.
Chapter 1 Main Screen and main Menu 1.1 Power On Before you power on the equipment, please check all of the connections are properly connected. Step1: Plug in the power cord to the socket on the rear panel (refer to 10 on Fig. B). Step 2: Switch on the power switch on real panel Step 3: Power Indicator will be on and the system will start loading Step 4: System will generate a beep after system loading complete Step 5: The System Login Menu will display (refer to Fig.
1.3 Main Screen All of the channels (cameras) are displayed (refer to Fig. 1) on the Main Screen. Double-click on any camera display to switch to a full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display. Step 1: Right-click on the mouse to show the pop-up options (refer to Fig. 1.1). Step 2: Select the tab. Step 3: The login screen will display (refer to Fig. 2). ☞Note: Remote Control Press the MENU button on remote control to show the Main Menu (refer to Fig. 1).
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1.4 Login Please enter the User Name and the Password for system login (refer to Fig. 2). There are two default users: (1) “admin” Default with no password. “admin” is the supervisor with full access. (2) “guest” Default with no password. “guest” is a user with limited access. ☞Note: For security and user protection issues, please contact your distributor for assistant if the login password is forgotten or lost.
1.5 Main Menu The Main Menu (refer to Fig. 3) contains the following sub menu selections: [Record] - select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 4) for [Schedule] - Schedule recording configuration [PlayBack] - Video playback [Backup] - Video file backup to USB storage [Alarm] - select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig.
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Chapter 2 Digital Video Recording Configurations Record The Record menu (refer to Fig. 4) contains the following sub menu selections: [Schedule] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 5) for schedule recording configuration [PlayBack] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 6) for video playback [Backup] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 7) for video file backup to USB storage Record Mode Screen: right click on Main Screen (refer to Fig. 1) to have the popup options (refer to Fig.
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2.1 Schedule Recording The Schedule screen (refer to Fig.
: copy the content of schedule parameters : paste the copied schedule parameters : reset to the default parameters : short cut to HDD Mgmt Fig.
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2.2 Video File PlayBack The PlayBack screen (refer to Fig.
Step 6: Double click on the file or click on the to Fig. 6.3). button to play the selected video file forward (refer ☞Note: Double-click the left button on one of the camera displays to switch to full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display. Right click to see the popup menu (refer to Fig. 6.4).
2.2.1 PlayBack File Search The Search Condition screen (refer to Fig. 6.
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2.3 Video File Backup The Backup screen (refer to Fig. 7) contains the following functions: [Detect] tab: click on this tab to detect the available USB backup devices : click on this to select the USB backup device [Backup] tab: click on this tab to go to the Backup File Search Condition screen (refer to Fig. 7.1) for video file searching and backup Video File Search Condition screen (refer to Fig. 7.
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Chapter 3 Alarm Configurations The Alarm menu (refer to Fig. 8) contains the following sub menu selections: [Motion Detect] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 9) for motion detection configuration [Video Blind] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 10) for camera view blockage alert setting [Video Loss] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 11) for video loss detection setting [Alarm Input] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig.
3.1 Motion Detect The Motion Detection screen (refer to Fig. 9) contains the following parameters for motion detection configuration: : select the corresponding channel (camera) for the motion detection setup : click on this to enable the motion detection : select the motion detection sensitivity tab: click on to switch to full screen for motion detection region setting ☞Note: Click on a square to active the motion detection region.
Select on [Advanced] tab for : back to previous screen : short cut to Main Screen : copy the content of schedule parameters : paste the copied schedule parameters : reset to the default parameters : short cut to Schedule Fig.
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3.2 Video Blind The Video Blind screen (refer to Fig. 10) contains the following parameters for video blockage configuration: : select the corresponding channel (camera) for the video blockage alert setup : select to enable the video blockage alert : select the video blockage alert sensitivity tab: click on the “Set“ tab to configure the time interval of each day to activate the video blockage alert (refer to Fig. 9.
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3.3 Video Loss The Video Loss configuration screen (refer to Fig. 11) contains the following parameters for video loss configuration: : select the corresponding channel (camera) for the video loss alert setup : click on this to enable the video loss alert : select the video loss alert sensitivity tab: click on the “Set “ tab to configure the time interval of each day to activate the video loss alert (refer to Fig. 9.
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3.5 Alarm Output The Alarm Output configuration screen contains the following parameters: : (there is only one alarm output channel for 4/8 channel DVR) : turning on the alarm output manually : stop alarm output : tab: exit with the changes tab: go back without the changes Fig.
3.6 Hard Disk (HDD) Error The HDD Error configuration screen (refer to Fig.
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Chapter 4 System Configurations The System menu (refer to Fig. 13) contains the following sub menu selections: [General] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 14) for general system configuration [Encode] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 15) for video recording quality and frame rate configuration [Network] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 16) for network setup [NetService] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig.
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4.1 General The General screen (refer to Fig. 14) contains the following parameters for general configuration: : select to setup the system time and date : select the date format : select to enable the Daylight Saving Time (DST) calendar period setup : select the date separator
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4.2 Encode The Encode configuration screen (refer to Fig. 15) contains the parameters for video streaming configuration. The parameters on the left column are the relative setup for the remote monitoring over the internet/network. The parameters on the right column are the relative setup for the remote mobile device monitoring. Parameters Default Setting Table Main Video Streaming Channel Compression Resolution Frame Rate (FPS) Bite rate Type Quality Bit Rate(Kb/S) I Frame Interval Video/Audio 1 H.
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4.3 Network The Network screen (refer to Fig. 16) contains the following parameters for the network configuration: : DHCP Enable : enter the IP address of this DVR ☞Note: Default 192.168.1.10 : enter the subnet mask ☞Note: Default 255.255.255.0 : enter the gateway ☞Note: Default 192.168.1.
4.3.1 Connect the DVR to internet through a router or virtual server for remote monitoring: Step 1: Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Generally, the default gateway is the router’s IP address The DVR’s IP address need to be in the same segment with router. Please enable DHCP in both the DVR and router If DHCP is used. Step 2; Forward the IP address, Media Port number, and HTTP Port number in Virtual Server setup on the router or virtual server.
4.4 Net Service The NetService screen (Refer to Fig. 17) contains the following parameters for the internet service configuration: ☞Note: Please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for more information. ☞Note: click on the tab to edit the highlighted parameter or double click on the parameter line for editing. : (refer to Fig. 17.
: enter the receiver : enter the email message : exit with the changes : go back without the changes : (refer to Fig. 17.4) : enable the IP filter : select the type of list to edit: “Blacklist” or “Whitelist” . . .
: enter the alarm server name : enter the port number of alarm server : select to enable the alarm report : select to enable the log report : exit with the changes : go back without the changes : (refer to Fig. 17.
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4.5 Graphic User Interface (GUI) Display The Graphic User Interface (GUI) Display screen (refer to Fig.
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4.6 PTZ Configuration The PTZ screen (Refer to Fig.
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4.7 On Screen Video Display Sequence The Video Sequence screen (refer to Fig. 20) contains the following parameters for channel (camera) on screen sequential display configuration: ☞Note: Video Sequence is a feature used to define the sequence of on screen display for each channel (camera). User can select the channels (cameras) to be displayed on screen and define the time interval between each display.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Configurations The Advance menu (refer to Fig. 21) contains the following sub menu selections: [HDD Mgmt] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 22) for hard disk (HDD) management [Account] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 23) for user account management [Online Viewer] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig. 24) for online viewer status [Display Adj] - Select to go to the sub menu (refer to Fig.
5.1 Hard disk (HDD) Management The HDD management screen (refer to Fig.
5.2 Account The Account screen (refer to Fig. 23) contains the following functions: tab: click on this tab to modify the user information and authority (refer to Fig. 23.1) tab: click on this tab to modify a group of authority (refer to Fig. 23.2) tab: click on this tab to modify the user password (refer to Fig. 23.3) tab: click on this tab to add new user (refer to Fig. 23.4) tab: click on this tab to add new group of authority (refer to Fig.
5.2.1 Modify User The Modify User screen (refer to Fig. 23.
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5.2.2 Modify Group The Modify Group screen (refer to Fig. 23.
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5.2.3 Modify Password The Modify Password screen (refer to Fig. 23.3) contains the following parameters for password setup: : select the user for password change : enter the old password : enter the new password : re-enter the new password for confirmation : exit with the changes : go back without the changes Fig. 23.
5.2.4 Add User The Add User screen (refer to Fig. 23.
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5.2.5 Add Group The Add Group screen (refer to Fig. 23.
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5.2.6 Delete User The Delete User screen (refer to Fig. 23.6) contains the function to delete the user: ☞Note: The user name needs to be selected before clicking on tab for deletion. “Confirm Delete”: click on to confirm the deletion, tab: click on this tab to go back without deletion Fig. 23.
5.2.7 Delete Group The Delete Group screen (refer to Fig. 23.2) contains the function to delete the group authority: : select the group of authority to be deleted tab: click on this tab to delete the selected group of authority “Confirm Delete”: click on to confirm the deletion tab: click on this tab to go back without deletion Fig. 23.
5.3 Online Viewer The Online Viewer screen (refer to Fig. 24) contains the function to check the online viewer’s loggedin status and disconnect the logged-in online viewer: ☞Note: The Online viewer’s user name needs to be selected for disconnection tab: click on to disconnect the selected online user : to go back to the previous menu Fig.
5.4 Display Adjustment The Display Adjust screen (refer to Fig.
5.5 Auto Maintenance The AutoMaint screen (refer to Fig. 26) contains the function for auto maintenance: Auto-Reboot System: setup the day and time for auto reboot Auto-Delete Old Files: setup to delete the old recorded files Fig.
5.6 Restore Factory Default The Restore screen (refer to Fig. 27) contains the function for factory default value restore: : select to restore the default value of parameters for all categories which are under the Main Menu : select to restore the default value of parameters for Main Menu>[General] : select to restore the default value of parameters for Main Menu>[Encode] : select to restore the default value of parameters for Main Menu> [Record Conf.
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5.7 Update The Update screen (refer to Fig. 28) contains the function for DVR firmware update. ☞Note: please store the updated firmware file to a USB flash drive and plug it into the USB port first. < File Location> select the source of file location for system update < File Name> select the file name for system update tab: click on this tab to start the system update ☞Note: System will start the reboot to complete the firmware update process. tab: go back to previous menu Fig.
5.8 Miscellaneous Setting The Miscellaneous setting screen (refer to Fig.
Chapter 6 Info The Info screen (refer to Fig. 30) contains the following information: [HDD Info]: select to view the information of hard disk capacity and status [BPS]: select to view the information of the Bit Rate per Second (BPS) information [LOG]: select to view the information of the system log information [Version]: select to view the information of the system firmware/software version Fig.
6.1 Hard Disk (HDD) Info The HDD Info screen (refer to Fig. 31) contains the following two options to view the hard disk information: ☞Note: Toggle on the tab (near the bottom of the screen) to switch between [View HDD capacity] and [Current HDD content] [View HDD capacity] tab: select to view the capacity, total size, and available size of HDD (refer to Fig. 31) [Current HDD content] tab: select to view the current hard disk content (refer to Fig. 31.1) tab: go back without the changes Fig.
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6.2 Bite per Second (BPS) The Bite per second (BPS) information is displayed (refer to Fig. 32). tab: go back to previous screen Fig.
6.3 LOG Information The LOG screen (refer to Fig. 30) contains the following information and functions: : select the type of log information : select the starting time for search : select the ending time for search tab: select to start the search with the set conditions tab: click on this tab to remove the highlighted log information. < tab: go back without the changes Fig.
6.4 Version of Software The system information is displayed (refer to Fig. 34). tab: go back to previous menu Fig.
Chapter 7 Logout 7.1 [Logout]: Select to logout from user login 7.2 [Shutdown]: Select to shut down the system 7.3 [Reboot]: Select to reboot the system Click on “X” on top right hand corner to go to the previous screen Fig.
