New GUI – Start Up Wizard (Device Initialization)

DAHUA XVR 4.0 Setup Description

This article will go over the Initialization process of the units with the New GUI.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. When you first turn on the recorder you will be greeted with the region settings. Click on the drop down menu and select “United States” and click Next.

2. Select the proper time zone setting for your region.

3. You will now be prompted to input a password for the admin account.

4. For easier login you can create a pattern, you will need to enter it twice to confirm.

5. Enter your email in order to reset the admin password in case the password was forgotten, you may also setup security questions.

Note: This is the only method to reset the password for XVRs and NVRs. If you skip this step and forget your device’s password, you will need to replace the unit

6. The Auto-check for firmware is not yet implemented in the U.S. so you can just click on next.

7. Make sure the video standard format is set to NTSC and click on “Next”.

8. Here you can go in depth with the time settings. You may want to set up the DST (Daylight savings) so that it takes affect when the time comes.

9. The recorder will be set as a static default IP address you see on the screen. Input an open local IP address and gateway from you network. If you don’t know this information you can select DHCP (highlighted in the red box) in order to automatically receive an IP address from the router.

10. If you have the recorder properly connected to the router the P2P status will indicate “Online” and you can now remote in to the unit with our mobile app/PC app.

11. You can select the Encode settings for each camera by selecting the drop down menu on “Channel”.

12. Select the resolution and image quality for snapshots.

13. Select what you want to to when the hard drive fills up.

14. Here is you recording schedule, the green will indicate 24/7 recording and Yellow will be Motion recording.

15. Here is you Snapshot schedule, same color legend as recording,

16. Once all that is setup you will be greeted with the final Prompt! You are now finished Initializing you new recorder

New GUI- Add a Dahua Device

Description

This article will show you three different methods to add a dahua device to our New GUI recorders. We will be adding a dahua camera with all three methods.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Method 1:

This first method is extremely simple if all the cameras are still set to default credentials and settings. We will do a device search on the network and add them with a click of a button

Method Two:

The second method is used if there’s an existing camera and it’s password was changed. You will use device search to locate the camera and then go to manual add to change the password it’s being added with

Method Three:

This last method is used when Device Search fails and cannot locate the camera on the network. You will need to type in the camera’s information manually.

New GUI – Account Setup

Description

This article will go over how to add a user on our New GUI devices

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Log into the web interface of the device

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2. Click the Menu icon in the top left of the page

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3. Select Account

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4. Click Add User

5. The Add User menu will appear. Use this window to ill out full user details

6. In the Authority menu you can define the individual rights of the User using the System, Playback, and Monitor tabs as well as which channels the user can access

Select which features you wish the user to have then click Save

7. A message will confirm when the user is successfully added

New GUI – Schedule Record Setup

Description

Dahua NVRs and DVRs offer a variety of recording options. You can configure recording schedules based on the following methods:

These schedules can be set individually for each camera or copied to all cameras.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu select “Management”.

2. Select the “Storage” option from the drop-down menu.

3. From the left hand side, select “Schedule”.

4. Select the channel drop-down menu to choose the channel that you want to adjust the recording schedule for.

5. Select “Setting” next to any day of the week.

6. You will have options to set a schedule for General Recording, MD (Motion Detection), Alarm, MD & Alarm, Intel, and POS (Point of Sale). For this tutorial we are using General Recording.

7. Here you can see that you are able to set multiple periods. For this tutorial we will only be setting one period. Check the “General” box, then select the day or days you want to scheduled recordings for, and then select “Save”.

8. Depending on the days selected from the previous step, you will see green colored bars which represents general recording.

9. You can select “Copy” to mirror the same schedule to another channel/camera. Select “Save” in the Copy menu.

10. Select “Save” at the bottom to save all settings. If your changes were successfully saved, a pop-up will appear at the top notifying you as such.

New GUI – Motion Detection Recording Setup

Description

This article will go over Motion Detection Recording setup in detail on the recorder’s new GUI

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. On the main menu select Alarm

2. Select Video Detection on the left.
Then select the Motion Detection tab at the top.
Choose the channel from the drop-down next to Channel.
Check the box next to Enable.
Check the box next to Record Channel.
Click on Setting next to Region

3. Highlight the areas in red where you want to track motion.
Then click OK at the bottom

4. Select More at the bottom
Check the boxes next to any of the other options you want to activate when motion is detected.
Click on OK

5. Click on Apply at the bottom.
You will see “Operation Succeeded” at the top when your changes have been saved

6. Click on the Setting drop-down at the top and select Storage

7. Select Schedule on the left.
Then select the Record tab at the top.
Choose the channel from the drop-down next to Channel.
Click on the Setting button next to any day of the week.

8. Check the All box to enable all days of the week.
Check the Motion box for “Period 1”.
Click OK at the bottom.

9. Click on Apply at the bottom to save the settings

10. Select Record Mode on the left.
Then make sure Auto is enabled for the appropriate channel(s).
Click on Apply at the bottom.

11. Click on the Main Menu icon at the top right.
Then select Search

12. Check box next to the channel on the right.
You should see yellow lines/bars for motion recording

Alarm Record Setup

Description

This article is to show you how to setup alarm recording thru new Web GUI.

Note: please refer to product spec sheet for alarm input/output availability. Not all Dahua Recorder support alarm input/output.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Setup Alarm Input

From main menu, click on Alarm. Click on Alarm input. We are using XVR 72 series for this example. The Alarm Input page will launch as shown below:

Select the Alarm input number that you like to use. This number is correspond to the alarm port on the back of recorder.

1. Click Enable to enable the alarm input.

2. Enter Alarm Name. By default is set to AlarmIn#

3. Period is to schedule your Alarm when you want to be enable.

4. With the alarm input, you can trigger recorder’s alarm output.

5. This to select which channel you want recorder to start recording when alarm is triggered.

6. You can call basic PTZ action Preset, Tour, or Pattern when alarm is triggered.

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Setup Alarm Recording Schedule

1. From the main menu, click on Management > Storage > Schedule.

2. Select the channel you like to setup.

3. To enable Alarm recording, Click on Setting next to the timeline bar.

4. Set your duration (By default is 24 hour, 00-24). Then select Alarm.

You can select all days to copy the schedule to all week. Click Save.

5. Click Save.

New GUI/Instructions/IVS Record

Description

This article will cover how to configure IVS Recording on a Dahua recorder with the New GUI

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step By Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu select AI

2. Select Parameters on the left.
Then select Smart Plan below it.
Choose the channel of the camera you are configuring from the Channel drop-down.
Select the IVS “Lightbulb” icon so that it highlights blue.
Then click Apply at the bottom

3. Select IVS on the left.
Choose the channel of the camera from the Channel drop-down.
Then click the + button.
Double-click on the rule type under the Type column to choose the type of IVS rule you want to use.
Adjust all the settings in the Parameters section.
Make sure that the box is checked next to Record Channel and the channel that camera is on is highlighted next to it

4. Draw the rule in the live view on the left by left clicking on it.
Continue to left click to add more segments.
When you are done, right click to finish drawing the rule.
Then click Apply at the bottom

5. Select Setting at the top left.
Then select Storage from the drop-down

6. Select Schedule on the left.
Then select the Record tab at the top.
Choose the channel of the camera from the Channel drop-down.
Then click on Setting to the right of any day of the week

7. Check the box next to All to select all days of the week.
Check the box for Intelligent to the right of Period 1.
(Feel free to adjust the days of the week and the time period for when you want to record IVS events).
Then click on OK

8. You will see blue bars on the schedule representing when IVS events will be recorded, when they are triggered.
Click Apply at the bottom

9. Click on the Menu icon at the top right to go back to the Main Menu.
Then click on Search

10. Check the box next to the camera channel on the right.
Once IVS events have occured they will appear as blue bars on the timeline at the bottom.
Click on the timeline on one of the blue bars to start playing that IVS event

New GUI – Audio Record Setup

Description

This article will go over setup for audio recording on our New GUI devices

Prerequisites

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Note: Please reference the specification sheet for the device to confirm which audio features it supports, this can vary between models of recorder

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Enable audio source

1. 1. Login using a web browser.

2. Click on Setting > Camera.

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3. Click on Encode. And then select the camera channel that support audio.

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4. Click on More.

5. Click on the checkmark to enable Audio.

6. Select the Audio source for your HD-CVI camera. If your HD-CVI camera has built-in Microphone, select HDCVI as the audio source. Local option is if you are connecting external microphone to the recorder.

7. Click OK, and then click OK again on the bottom right hand corner.

Setup audio recording

1. Login using a web browser.

2. Main menu 1st screen.

3. Main menu 2nd screen.

4. Click on the Audio Option.

5. Audio File Manager Option.

New GUI – Playback

Description

This article will cover how to play back recorded video on an NVR or DVR with the New GUI

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu select “Video”

2. The Playback menu should open up and look like this:

3. On the right hand side, there will be a calendar. Select the day that you wish to play back video.
Below the calendar is a list of all the cameras/channels. Check the box next to all the cammeras/channels you would like to play back video from.

4. The video footage willl appear on the timeline at the bottom of the screen. It will be color coded to match the types of video that were recorded.
(See the Legend at the bottom of the screen.)

5. Check or uncheck each type of recording that you want to view. Check the Sync box if you would like to sync playback up on all channels you are viewing.

6. Double click on the graph at the bottom to begin playing back video.

=How to back up video files on new UI

Description

This article is to show you how to back up the video file from new system UI.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the main menu, go to the second menu page, and click on Backup.

2. Backup page will launch as shown below:

3. You must plug in an external drive to save your downloaded file. Select the path where you want to save the file at. From this pop-up screen, you have an option to create new folder. After you select, click OK.

4. Select the Record Channel you like to search. You can only search 1 channel at a time.

5. Select the Recording Type you like to search.

6. Set the start and end time for searching. Then click Search. All recorded files that meets your search criteria will shown on the list.

7. Select the files, and click Backup.

8. Downloading process start.

9. Once finished, the folder information will pop up, then click OK.

New GUI – P2P Setup

Description

This article will go over initializing P2P on our New GUI devices

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Under “Management” go to Network>TCP/IP

2. You can either set the device on a static ip or turn DHCP on to automatically grab an IP from the network. Save any changes

3. Locate P2P tab on the lower left and enable P2P

4. After saving it you should see the the status change to “Online”, You can now use this device for remote viewing on our software

Remote Access/Remote Access Setup Port Forwarding

Create port forwarding rule in the router

Description

Port forwarding is a function of network routers that allows a user to configure specific communication ports to be routed to devices on an IP (Internet Protocol) network, such as a computer, DVR, or IP camera.In this case for CCTV equipment, it allows the user to view and control CCTV equipment remotely. Follow the step by step instructions and the instructions your manufacturers hardware to setup port forwarding, or try PortForward.com to search for your routers settings.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Connect NVR to network with a CAT5 cable.

2. Download and install ConfigTool from DahuaSecurity.com, under Support->Download Center->Software

3. Run the ConfigTool.

4. The ConfigTool should display your IP Camera. Click the, “” icon to open Internet Explorer and access your NVR.

5. Configure Internet Explorer security settings to allow the plugs to work. Link to Internet Explorer Setup

6. Login with the default credentials: User Name: admin Passsword: admin

7. Under, Main Menu -> Setup -> TCP/IP Change the IP Camera to, “Static” if the camera is currently set to, “DHCP”

8. Open another tab and enter the, “Gateway” address listed under your NVR’s Network settings. Example: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 10.0.10.1

9. Login to your gateway and locate the, “Port Forwarding” section.

10. Create port forwarding rules for each port you wish to forward for the NVR. (Usually you will only need to forward the HTTP and the TCP port.) Default Ports: TCP: 37777 UDP: 37778 HTTP: 80 RTSP: 554 HTTPS: 443

11. The end result should look like the below image. We used a Cisco router for this example.

12. Hit, “Save” in the gateway interface, and open another tab.

13. Go to, “www.canyouseeme.org” and check that the ports you opened on the gateway.

How to Access System Using P2P via Mobile Application

Description

View your recorder and cameras on the go. With Dahua’s mobile application IDMSS(IOS)/GDMSS(Android) allows you to add Dahua recorders and cameras to the mobile app using P2P.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions IDMSS/GDMSS version 4.50.000

Step by Step Instructions iDMSS/gDMSS version 4.50.000

1. Open iDMSS/gDMSS on the phone, and select the home icon located on the top left corner.

2. Select the “Device” button/icon on the bottom to add the recorder/camera.

3. Select the “+” sign then select “Scan” to add the device.

4. Select the “Wired Camera”.

5. Input the device for easy identification. It’s required to input the password for the added device then select the save icon located on the top right corner.

Step by Step Instructions IDMSS/GDMSS version 4.20.000

1. Select the Menu Icon

2. Select “Device Manager”

3. Select the Add Icon

4. Select “Camera”

5. Select “Wired Device”

6. Select “P2P”

7. Input Info and select “Start Live Preview”

Video Instructions IDMSS/GDMSS version 3.50.000

Step by Step Instructions IDMSS/GDMSS version 3.50.000

1. From the home screen of the mobile application select “Camera”.

2. Select the menu button.

3. Select Device Manager.

4. Select add button to add device.

5. Select Wired Device.

6. Select P2P.

7. Name your device -> tap the QR code to bring up QR code scanner.

8. Input the username -> password -> and select live preview. By selecting “Start live preview” device will be automatically saved into the application.

IDMSS/GDMSS Version 3.40.003

Video Instructions Version 3.40.003

Step by Step Instructions Version 3.40.003

1. Click, “Camera”

2. Select the Menu Icon

3. Select “Device Manager”

4. Select the Add Icon

5. Select “P2P”

6. Choose a name for the device → Scan in QR code for SN number which you can access from the physical recorder under the main menu → Setting → Network → P2P. You may input SN number manually which can also be found under the recorder. → Enter Username and Password. For best results , leave Live Preview and Playback on the Extra Stream.

7. Select the Disk Icon to save → Select Live Preview, At which time the app will connect to all cameras.

Setup Remote Access via P2P using SmartPSS

Description

This allows you to view cameras on SmartPSS using P2P.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate the serial number of your NVR or DVR. The serial number can be found at the following locations:

2. Launch SmartPSS and select Device.

3. Click Add, change method to P2P.

4. Enter credentials, save and then add.

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How to Download and Prepare Firmware

Description

This guide will show how to download and prepare the firmware file for a Dahua device.

Firmware files for Dahua devices can be found at Firmware by Device or the specific product page for the device

Firmware is typical provided in a ZIP file, a compressed file format

This file will contain the actual firmware file, which needs to be extracted from the ZIP file in preparation for the upgrade

Prerequisites

• Computer with internet access (to download firmware file)

• Dahua device

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Confirm the Model and current firmware of Dahua device

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Info

3. Click Version

The Device Type will be displayed

The current System Version will be displayed

Download the firmware file for device from DahuaWiki

4. In a browser go to DahuaWiki.com

Under Specifications, Firmware, & Manuals

Click the device type (in this example Recorder)

5. Enter the device model into the field

6. The results will be filtered

7. Click the firmware icon to download the firmware file

8. The file will download

Extract the firmware file to local computer

9. Right click the Start Menu / Windows icon in the bottom left of the screen

Select File Explorer

10. Select Desktop

11. Click Home

Then click New folder to create a new folder to extract the contents of the firmware zip file

12. Find the created folder in the list, double click to open

13. Under the Downloads window of the browser, click ‘Show in folder’

A new File Explorer window should open containing the directory the firmware zip was downloaded to

Locate the file in the list

14. Right click

Select Cut

15. Select the window with the new directory

Right click in the window

Select Paste

The folder will appear in the directory

16. Right click the file

17. The contents of the zip file will appear in a new window

18. Click to select all files in the folder

Drag and drop the files to the created folder

The files will appear in the directory

The firmware file will appear in the directory ready to use

How to Reset Device to Factory Default

Latest Dahua firmwares 2024

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click select Main Menu

2. Under Setting

Click System

3. Click Default

4. Click Factory Reset

5. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click Yes

6. The unit will default and reboot

7. When the device has booted back up it will be factory reset and is now ready for device initialization

SystemUI New

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click, select Main Menu

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Default

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

7. The NVR will default and reboot itself

8. The unit will boot back up

9. The device has been factory reset and is now ready for device initialization

WebUI Old

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Setup

3. Click System

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Reset

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the Factory Reset

The unit will reboot and is now ready for device initialization

WebUI New

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Setup

3. Click System

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Reset

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click Yes

The unit will reboot and is now ready for device initialization

Firmware Update via USB Drive

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via a USB drive at the recorder

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

• Dahua device

• USB drive with the firmware file for the device – Firmware by Device

SystemUI Old

Prerequisites

• USB Drive 1GB or more

• The proper firmware file for the device

• Physical access to the recording device

• A computer to load the firmware files onto the USB

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Download Firmware and copy to USB such as a flash drive ➞ Insert USB into recorders USB port.

2. It will prompt for option to upgrade, Click System upgrade ➞ Click Start.

3. Browse for firmware ➞ Open firmware folder is in ➞ Select Bin File ➞ Click Start. Device will reboot once finished.

SystemUI New

Prerequisites

• USB Drive 1GB or more

• The proper firmware file for the device

• Physical access to the recording device

• A computer to load the firmware files onto the USB

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

USB drive with Firmware file should be plugged into USB slot on recorder

1. From the Main Menu, click Operation

2. Click System Maintain > Upgrade

3. Click the System Upgrade in the middle of the page.

4. Select the Firmware file from the list

Click OK

5. The firmware update will begin.

Make sure to not unplug the power during this process.

6. The NVR will reboot as the final step of the process

Firmware Update via WebUI

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via the WebUI

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

• Dahua device with network connection

• Local Windows computer

• Firmware file for device downloaded to computer – Firmware by Device

Instructions

WebUI Old

Prerequisites

• Computer

• Internet

• Compatible Browser (Internet Explorer)

• NVR/HCVR/IPC

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: From IE(Internet Explorer) type in the devices IP address on the IE address bar → login with credentials.

Step2: Setup → System → Upgrade

Step 3: Click on “Browse” → Select correct firmware

• Click on “Upgrade”

• Device will reboot after upgrade is finished.

USB firmware Upgrade via web.

If firmware is on USB Device → Click on browse → Navigate to USB location → Select firmware → Open → Upgrade.

WebUI New

Prerequisites

• Dahua device with network connection

• Local windows computer

• Firmware file for device downloaded to computer

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Upgrade

5. Click Browser

6. Locate the firmware file

Click Open

7. Click Upgrade to begin the update process

8. A message will appear to confirm the upgrade process

9. When the upgrade is complete the device will reboot

Firmware Update via SmartPSS

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via SmartPSS

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS installed

• Device added to SmartPSS

• Firmware file downloaded to computer – Firmware by Device

Instructions

SmartPSS 2.002

Prerequisites

• SmartPSS installed

• Dahua device added to SmartPSS

• Firmware file for device downloaded to computer – Firmware by Device

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Page of SmartPSS

Click Device CFG

2. Click to select the device from the device tree on the left side of the screen

3. Click Upgrade

4. Click the folder icon

5. Locate the firmware file

Click Open

6. Click Firmware Upgrade to begin the firmware update process

7. A prompt will appear to confirm the upgrade process

8. A prompt will appear to confirm a successful upgrade

Firmware Upgrade via ConfigTool

Description

This page will show you how to upgrade the firmware of your Dahua device via ConfigTool

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

• Dahua device(s) with network connection(s)

• ConfigTool installed on a local computer

• Firmware file for device(s) downloaded to computer – Firmware by Device

Step by Step Instructions

Single Device Upgrade

1. Open ConfigTool and click on Search Setting at the top

2. Check the boxes for both Current Segment Search and Other Segment Search.
Enter the IP range for the device you are looking for in Start IP and End IP.
Enter the login information for that device in Username and Password.
Then click OK at the bottom

3. Click on Device Upgrade on the left.
Find the device you want to upgrade in the list and click on the Folder icon next to it under the Upgrade File Path column

4. Use the file explorer to find the firmware file on your computer and select it.
Then click on Open

5. Verify the file path is listed next to the device in the list.
Then click on the Upgrade icon to the right of the device in the Operate column

6. Click on OK

7. The progress bar will fill up as the device is upgraded

8. Once the device has been successfully upgraded you will see a Green Check Mark next to it in the list

Batch Device Upgrade

1. Open ConfigTool and click on Search Setting at the top

2. Check the boxes for both Current Segment Search and Other Segment Search.
Enter the IP range for the devices you are looking for in Start IP and End IP.
Enter the login information for those devices in Username and Password.
Then click OK at the bottom

3. Click on Device Upgrade on the left.
Find the devices you want to upgrade in the list and check the boxes next to them. (Make sure all devices you check require the same firmware.)
Then click on Batch Upgrade at the top

4. Click on OK

5. Click on Browse

6. Use the file explorer to find the firmware file on your computer and select it.
Then click on Open

7. Click OK at the bottom

8. The progress bars will fill up as the devices are upgraded

9. Once the devices have been successfully upgraded you will see Green Check Marks next to them in the list

Recorder Firmware Update via Online

Description

This page will show you how to update your Dahua Recorder online.

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

When the NVR detects there is a newer firmware in the server, a ‘1′ icon will appear at the System icon.

The entire process takes about 5 minutes depending on network connection.

Prerequisites

• Dahua device that supports online update

• Internet connection to Dahua device

Instructions

SystemUI

Prerequisites

• Dahua device with internet connection

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click, select Main Menu

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. The upgrade menu will show if a new firmware version is available

5. Click Upgrade Now to begin the update process

6. A prompt will appear to confirm that Surveillance will be paused during the upgrade process

Click OK

7. The firmware file will begin to download

8. After the download is complete the unit will automatically begin the firmware upgrade

9. The unit will reboot as the final step of the upgrade

10. Once the firmware update is complete the unit will reboot. A factory default is recommended after a firmware update

From Live View, right click Select Main Menu

11. Click Operation

12. Click System Maintain

13. Click Default

14. Click Factory Default

15. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

16. The unit will reboot

17. When the unit boots back up it will be factory defaulted and ready for the Device Initialization process

WebUI

Prerequisites

• Dahua device with internet connection

• Local Windows computer

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Upgrade

5. The upgrade menu will show if a new firmware version is available

6. Click Upgrade Now

7. A prompt will appear to confirm that Surveillance will be paused during the upgrade process

Click OK

8. The firmware file will begin to download

9. After the download is complete the unit will automatically begin the firmware upgrade

10. Once the firmware update is complete the unit will reboot. A factory default is recommended after a firmware update

Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

12. Click Operation

13. Click System Maintain

14. Click Default

Click Factory Default

15. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

The unit will factory default and reboot

When the unit boots back up it will be factory defaulted and ready for the Device Initialization process

Index of /Firmware

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The 4K resolution processors present in this product help in bringing out every little detail in the image.

Along with that, this DVR uses the intuitive shortcut operation menu which lets you control and manage the system remotely as well and can work as edge storage, central storage, backup storage .

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1. Introduction
   1. 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.

• 1. Functions

NOTE

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.

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

• RS485 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 RS485 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.

1. Getting Started
   1. 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.

• 1. Installing HDD

Please check if the HDD is already installed in the Device when you first time using the Device.

It is suggested to use the HDD recommended officially. Do not use the PC HDD.

CAUTION

Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to replace the HDD.

1. Remove the screws to
take off the cover.

2.

Fix the screws on the HDD but do not fasten them.

1. Match the screws with the holes on the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) (WITHOUT HDD) to place the HDD.

1. Turn the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) upside down to see the screws and then
2. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
3. Put back the cover and
   fasten the screws.

fasten them.

2.2.2 E Model

• • • 1. Installing Battery

CD NOTE

The battery is only provided with some models.

1. Put the battery cable through the hole.

2. Connect to the cable into the port.

• • • 1. Installing HDD

CQ NOTE

Skip step 6 if the battery is not equipped with the model you purchased.

1. Remove the screws to 2.

take off the cover.

Remove the screws to 3.

Put the HDD onto the bracket.

take off the bracket.

4. Match the holes on the

5. Use screws to fix the

6.

bracket with the screw

HDD onto the bracket.

holes on HDD.

(Optional) Put the battery cable through the hole to connect into the cable port.

1. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
2. Install the bracket back and then fasten the screws.
3. Put back the cover and fasten the screws.
   • 1. MINI 1U and Compact 1U

1. Remove the screws on the rear panel.
2. Fix the screws on the
3. Place the HDD onto

HDD but do not be

the Device.

fastened.

1. Turn the device to see the back side of it. Aim the screws of the HDD at the holes on the back of the device and fix the screws.
2. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
3. Put back the cover and fix the screws.
   • 1. 1U

1. Remove the screws on
2. Fix the screws onto the
3. Put the HDD into the

the cover.

4. Turn the device to see the back side of it. Aim the screws of the HDD at the

HDD, but do not be Device.

fastened.

5. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.

6. Put back the cover and fix the screws.

holes on the back of the

device, and then fix the

screws.

1. 3 Installing Device into Rack

CD NOTE

Only 1.5U and 2U Devices support this installation.

To install the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) into Rack, do the following:

Step 1 Check if the in-house temperature is lower than 35°C(95T) and make sure the 15cm (6in.) spacing around the Device for ventilation.

Step 1 Use six screws to fix the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) on each side.

Step 2 Install from the bottom up.

CAUTION

If you want to install more accessories to the rack, take preventive measures to avoid power socket overload.

Step 3 Install more accessories to the rack if needed.

1. General Details

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

• 1. Front Panel
  2. .1 Smart 1U

Figure 3-1

Table 3-1

3.1.2 E Model

Figure 3-2

Table 3-2

3.1.3 Compact 1U

Figure 3-3

Table 3-3

3.1.4 MINI 1U

3.1.5 1U

Figure 3-5

Table 3-4

3.2 Rear Panel

3.2.1 Smart 1U

Figure 3-6

Table 3-5

3.2.2 E Model

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-8

Table 3-6

3.2.3 Compact 1U

Figure 3-9

Table 3-7

3.2.4 MINI 1 U

Figure 3-10

Table 3-8

3.2.5 1U

Figure 3-11

Table 3-9

• 1. Remote Control Operations

CQ NOTE

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.

Figure 3-12

Table 3-10

• 1. Mouse Operations

Q3 NOTE

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

In English input mode: Click =1 to enter a backspace and click a

Operation

Function

to delete the previous character.

In numeral input mode: Click =1 to clear and click a to delete

the previous character.

Double-click left

mouse button

Right-click

Implement special control operations such as double-click one item in the file list to play back the video.

In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window. 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 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 button

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down.

Point to select and move

Select current control and move it.

Dragging selection with left button

a box

mouse

Select motion detection zone.

Select privacy mask zone.

Table 3-11

1. Connecting Basics

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

Typical Connection Diagram

CD NOTE

The following figure is for reference only. The actual product shall govern.

Figure 4-2

Figure 4-3

• 1. Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output
     1. Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P, 75Q.).

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.

Guarantee 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 (WITHOUT HDD) should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.

Guarantee 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.

Keep 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.

• • 1. Video Output

Video output includes a BNC (PAL/NTSC1.0Vp-p, 75Q) 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.

• • 1. Audio Input

These series Product audio input port adopt BNC port.

Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.

Audio transmission is like video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

• • 1. Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KQ (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.
  1. 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 DVR (WITHOUT HDD)s or you are connecting one DVR

(WITHOUT HDD) 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 (WITHOUT HDD), 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, 120Q 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 (WITHOUT HDD) cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of another

device.

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

Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

• .3.1 Introducing Alarm Port

CD NOTE

The alarm input ports are dependent on the model you purchased.

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Table 4-1

• .3.2 Alarm Input

Please refer to the following figure for more information.

• Grounding alarm inputs which includes Normal open and Normal close type.
• 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 (WITHOUT HDD) and the ground of the alarm detector.
• Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) alarm input(ALARM)
• Use the same ground with that of DVR (WITHOUT HDD) if you use external power to the alarm device.

Figure 4-5

• .3.3 Alarm Output
• Provide external power to external alarm device.
• To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters table carefully.
• RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.
• .3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

CD NOTE

Refer to the actual product for relay model information.

• 1. Connecting to RS485 Port

Step 1 Connect the RS485 cable of the PTZ camera to the RS485 port on the Device. Ensure the match of A and B interfaces.

Step 2 Connect the video out cable of the PTZ camera to the video input port on the Device.

Step 3 Turn on the PTZ camera.

• 1. Replacing Battery

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

We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time

accuracy.

CAUTION

Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data completely!

1. Local Configurations

Please read the following notes prior to using your Device.

CD NOTE

• 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.

O Click: On the menu, left-click the mouse once on an option to enter the option setting.

O 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.”

• 1. Initial Settings
     1. Booting up

CAUTION

• 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.

Step 1 Connect the Device to the monitor.

Step 2 Plug in the power cable to the Device.

Step 3 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.

• • 1. Initializing the Device

When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin (by default).

ED NOTE

To secure the Device, it is strongly recommended for you to properly keep the password for admin and modify it regularly.

Step 1 Turn on the Device.

The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1

Step 2 Configure the password information for admin. For details, see Table 5-1.

Table 5-1

Step 3 Click Next.

The unlock pattern setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-2

Step 4 Draw a unlock pattern.

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

See Figure 5-3.

EQ NOTE

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

Figure 5-3

Step 5 Configure the protection parameters for password. For details, see Table 5-2.

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

Step 6 Click Save to complete the settings.

The End-User License Agreement interface is displayed.

Step S Select the I have read and agree to all terms check box.

Step 8 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.”

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. Step 1 Enter the login interface.
• If you have configured unlock pattern, the unlock pattern login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-4. Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-5.
• If you did not configure unlock pattern, the password login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-5.

CQ NOTE

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.

Figure 5-4

Figure 5-5

Step 2 Click □.

• If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is displayed. See Figure 5-6. Enter the email address, and then click Next, the Reset the password interface is displayed. See Figure 5-7.
• If you have set the reserved email address, the Reset the password interface is displayed. See Figure 5-7.

Figure 5-6

Figure 5-7

Step 3 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.

CAUTION

• 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 5-6, in the Reset Type list, select Security Questions, the Security Questions interface is displayed, see Figure 5-8.

EQ NOTE

If you did not configure the security questions before, in the Reset Type list, there will be no Security Questions.

1. In the Answer box, enter the correct answers.

Figure 5-8

Step 4 Click Next.

The new password resetting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-9.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Figure 5-9

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, see Figure 5-10.

• Click Cancel, the resetting is finished.
• Click OK, the Sync Info interface is displayed. See Figure 5-10.

Figure 5-10

This message appears only when there are digital channels instead of complete analog channels.

Figure 5-11

5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard

• • • 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. See Figure 5­12.

Figure 5-12

CD NOTE

If you select the Auto-check for updates check box, the system will notify you automatically when updates are available.

• • • 1. 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.

Step 1 On the Startup Wizard interface, click Next.

The General interface is displayed. See Figure 5-13.

Figure 5-13

Step 2 Configure the general settings parameters. See Table 5-3.

Table 5-3

• • • 1. 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.

Step 1 After you have configured the general settings, on the General interface, click Next

The Date & Time interface is displayed. See Figure 5-14.

Figure 5-14

Step 2 Configure the settings for date and time parameters. See Table 5-4.

Table 5-4

• • • 1. 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.

Step 1 After you have configured the date and time settings, on the Date&Time interface, click Next.

The NETWORK interface is displayed. See Figure 5-15.

Figure 5-15

Step 2 Configure the settings for network parameters. See 0.

Table 5-5

• • • 1. Configuring InstaOn Settings

You can add the Device into your cell phone client or the platform to manage.

You can also configure InstaOn function by selecting Main Menu ^ Network ■+ InstaOn Cloud.

NOTE

Make sure the DVR (WITHOUT HDD) is connected into the Internet, and if yes, in the Status box of the InstaOn interface, it shows Online.

Step 1 After you have configured the network settings, on the NETWORK interface, click Next.

The InstaOn Cloud interface is displayed. See Figure 5-16.

Figure 5-16

Step 2 Enable the InstaOn function.

Step 3 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 InstaOn 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 InstaOn operation manual.

ED NOTE

You can also enter the QR code of Cell Phone Client and Device SN by clicking
on the top right of the interfaces after you have entered the Main Menu.

PG

To use this function, take adding device into Cell Phone Client as an example.

Adding Device into Cell Phone Client

Step 1 Use your cell phone to scan the QR code under Cell Phone Client to download the application.

Step 2 On your cell phone, open the application, and then tap .

The menu is displayed. You can start adding the device.

1. Tap Device Manager.

The Device Manager interface is displayed. See Figure 5-17.

Figure 5-17

1. Tap on the top right corner.

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

1. Tap OK.

O If the Device has not been initialized, Tap Device Initialization to perform initializing by following the onscreen instructions.

O If the Device has been initialized, you can start adding it directly.

1. Tap Add Device.

The Add Device interface is displayed. See Figure 5-18.

LJ NOTE

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

Figure 5-18

5) Tap InstaOn.

The InstaOn interface is displayed. See Figure 5-19.

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(V) Scan QR Code

Figure 5-19

1. Enter a name for the DVR (WITHOUT HDD), the username and password, scan the QR code under Device SN.
2. Tap Start Live Preview.

The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone.

See Figure 5-20.

Figure 5-20

• • • 1. Configuring Encode 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.

Step 1 After you have configured the InstaOn settings, on the InstaOn interface, click Next. The Encode interface is displayed. See Figure 5-21.

Figure 5-21

Step 2 Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters. See Table 5-6.

Table 5-6

• • • 1. 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.”

Step 1 After you have configured the encode settings, on the Encode interface, click Next.

The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-22.

Figure 5-22

Step 2 Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters. See Table 5-7.

Table 5-7

• • • 1. 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.

Step 1 After you have configured the encode settings, on the SNAPSHOT interface, click Next.

The BASIC interface is displayed. See Figure 5-23.

Figure 5-23

Step 2 Configure the basic storage settings parameters. See Table 5-8.

Table 5-8

• • • 1. 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.

Step 1 After you have configured the basic storage settings, on the BASIC interface, click Next.

The Record interface is displayed. See Figure 5-24.

Figure 5-24

Step 2 Configure the record settings parameters. See Table 5-9.

Parameter

Description

Table 5-9

Step 3 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. See Figure 5-25.

B General

■ MD

| Alarm

MD&Alarm ■ Intel

■ 90S

Figure 5-25

1. Define a period. The system supports maximum six periods.

o

Define for the whole week: Click H next to All, all the icon switches to □

o

you can define the period for all the days simultaneously.

Define for several days of a week: Click H before each day one by one, the

icon switches to S. You can define the period for the selected days

simultaneously.

On the timeline, drag to define a period. The Device starts recoding the selected
event type in the defined period. See Figure 5-26.

3)

Figure 5-26

The color bar indicates the event type that is effective in a defined period:

CQ NOTE

• Recording priority in case of event types are overlapped: MD&Alarm •+ Alarm ^ Intel ^ MD ^ General.

•

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. See Figure 5-27.

Figure 5-27

1. Enter the time frame for the period and select the event check box.

O There are six periods for you to set for each day.

O 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.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.

EQ NOTE

• 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. O Enable the alarm event and cofigure the settings for the recording channel.

For details, see “5.10 Alarm Events Settings.”

O 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 ^ Snapshot.

Step 1 After you have configured the video recording settings, on the Record interface, click Next.

The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-28.

Default

Copy

Back Finished Back

Figure 5-28

Step 2 Configure the snapshot settings parameters. See Table 5-10.

Table 5-10

Step 3 Click Finished.

A pop-up message is displayed.

Step 4 Click OK.

The live view screen is displayed. The setting up with startup wizard is completed. You can start using the Device.

5.2 Live View

After you logged in the Device, the live view is displayed. See Figure 5-29. The number of channels displayed depends on your model.

To enter the live view screen from other interfaces, click

on the top right of the screen.

Figure 5-29

• • 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.

For the icons displayed on each channel, see Table 5-11.

Table 5-11

TIPS

To switch the position of two channels, point to one of the two channels, and then drag the window to the other channel.

• • 1. 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. See Figure 5-30 for analog channel and Figure 5-31 for digital channel.

NOTE

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

Figure 5-30

Figure 5-31

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. See Figure 5-32.

Figure 5-32

5.2.2.2 Digital Zoom

You can enlarge a specific area of the image to view the details by either of the following two ways.

• Click Ltl, the icon switches to ^3. 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.

NOTE

• 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.

• • • 1. 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.

• • • 1. 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.

NOTE

To change the quantity of snapshots, select Main Menu ^ Camera ^ Encode ^ Snapshot, in the Manual Snap list, select the snapshot quantity.

• • • 1. Mute (Analog channel only)

You can mute the video sound by clicking

. This function is supported in single-channel

view.

• • • 1. 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.

, the icon switches to ^3, the bidirectional talk of the remote device is turned

on. The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is disabled.

• Click □ to cancel the bidirectional talk. The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is resumed.

• Click

• • • 1. 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 LJ, 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 Figure 5-33. CD NOTE

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.

Figure 5-33

Table 5-12

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 Figure 5-34. For details about the functions of shortcut menu, see Table 5-13.

CD NOTE

After you access any interface through shortcut menu, you can return to the previous screen by right-clicking on the current screen.

Main Menu

Q Search

W PTZ

■ View 1 ►

S View 4 »

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S View 9 ►

Si View 16 : Previous Screen : Next Screen

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Figure 5-34

Table 5-13

• • 1. 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 Figure 5-35.

For details, see “5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings.”

Figure 5-35

Table 5-14

• • 1. Live View Display

• • • 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.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ^ Display ■+ Display.

The DISPLAY interface is displayed.See Figure 5-36.

Figure 5-36

Step 2 Configure the settings for the display parameters. See Table 5-15.

Parameter

Description

CD NOTE

• 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 the same image.

Table 5-15

• • • 1. Configuring Viewing Layout

You can configure the view layout in the live view screen.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ^ Display ^ VIEW.

The View Setting interface is displayed.See Figure 5-37.

Figure 5-37

Step 2 Configure the view layout by clicking the layout buttons on the bottom. See Figure 5­38.

Figure 5-38

For example, click and select 9-16, the view layout changes immediately,

see

Figure 5-39.

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Step 3 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.

Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.

The live view screen displays the same layout as configured in this section.

• • • 1. Configuring Zero-Channel Settings

You can view several video sources on one channel on the web end.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ■> Display ■> Zero-Channel.

The ZERO-CHANNEL interface is displayed.See Figure 5-40.

Figure 5-40

Step 2 Configure the settings for the zero-channel parameters. See Table 5-16.

Table 5-16

Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings.

In the live interface on the web, click

to select one of the

multi-channel modes, and then you can view the local video image.

• • • 1. Configuring TV

ΠNOTE

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.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ^ Display ^ Tv Adjust.

The TV ADJUST interface is displayed.See Figure 5-41.

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Step 2 Configure the parameters according to your actual situation.

Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

• • 1. 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.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ■> Display ^ TOUR.

The TOUR interface is displayed. There are MainScreen tab and ExtraScreen tab, see Figure 5-42 and Figure 5-43.

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Step 2 Configure the settings for the tour parameters for both Main Screen and Extra Screen.

See Table 5-17.

Table 5-17

Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings. TIPS

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On the top 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.

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Adding a Channel Group

Step 1 Click Add.

The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-44.

Figure 5-44

Step 2 Select the channels that you want to group for tour. See Figure 5-45.

EQ NOTE

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

Figure 5-45

Step 3 Click OK to complete the settings.

Modifying a Channel Group

Double-click on a channel group, the Modify Channel Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-46.

You can modify channel group and click OK to complete the settings.

Figure 5-46

5.3 Entering Main Menu

Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed, Click Main Menu and then login the system. The Main Menu is displayed, see Figure 5-47.

Figure 5-47

Table 5-18

5.4 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.

CD NOTE

Before operating PTZ, please assure the network connection between PTZ and the Device.

• • 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.

Step 1 Select Main Menu ■> Camera ^ PTZ.

The PTZ interface is displayed. See Figure 5-48.

Figure 5-48

Step 2 Configure the settings for the PTZ connection parameters. See Table 5-19.