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How to set up Zosi XVR System

XVR AiD — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:15:32 +0000

How to set up Zosi XVR System, The DVR series is a HD surveillance product that designed for security ﬁeld. It uses an embedded LINUX operating system to ensure stable system performance. It adopts the standard H.265 video compression algorithm and a unique spatial-temporal ﬁltering algorithm to achieve high-quality, low-bitrate synchronous audio and video and 24/7 video recording.

Production Introduction

1.1Product Overview

The DVR series is a HD surveillance product that designed for security field. It uses an embedded LINUX operating system to ensure stable system performance. It adopts the standard H.265 video compression algorithm and a unique spatial-temporal filtering algorithm to achieve high-quality, low-bitrate synchronous audio and video and 24/7 video recording. With TCP/IP network technologies, it

has powerful network data transmission and remote control capabilities.

The DVR can be used locally or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network. With professional network video surveillance software, it fully demonstrates its strong networking and telecommunication capabilities.

This DVR can be applied to security measures in various fields and departments such as banking, telecommunications, electric power system, judiciary system, transportation, smart communities, factories, warehouses and water facilities.

Unboxing and Initial Setup

1.1Unboxing Inspection

When you receive this product, please confirm that it matches the model you ordered and carefully inspect the device for any obvious damage. After opening the casing, check whether the data cable, power cable, and other connections inside the device are firmly connected to the main board.

Please protect the labels attached to the bottom or back panel, which is very important to our after-sales service work. When contacting our company for after-sales service, you will need to provide the model and serial number on the order label.

1.2Gallery

Power Indicator

Network Indicator

⑨ ⑩ ⑪

Hard drive

LAN

HD Digital Video Recorder

Video Input

⑧

Audio Output

⑫ USB2.0

VGA Ethernet Port

Audio Input

HDMI

USB2.0 Power Port

NOTE: The picture shown is for reference only. Actual appearance is subject to the model you purchased.

How to set up Zosi XVR System

1.3Connection Diagram

Suggestion: Please test the product before installation to ensure it is functioning properly.

Ⓐ Connect the mouse to the USB port of the DVR.

⑥ The monitor will display the real-time monitoring image from the camera.

1.4Access the System via Smartphone or PC

Via Smartphone

Search “ZOSI” in App Store, or use a browser to scan the QR code below to download and install the App, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

App video operation link

Via PC

Download: https://www.zositech.com/app/

Basic Operation

1.1Start Up

After connecting the power supply, the power indicator light will turn on, and the device will start up. At this time, you will hear a “beep” from the buzzer. By default, the system is in multi-screen mode.

Mouse Use:

Left-click:

•On the live view and playback multi-channel interface:

Double-click a single-channel to make it full screen, and double-click again to return to the multi-channel display.

•When navigating the menu:

Click once to open a menu option. Right-click：

•In the live preview interface, click to bring up the main menu.

•When navigating the menu:

Click once to exit the current menu or return to the previous menu option.

Left-click Right-click

1.2System Login

After the device is powered on normally, you need to log in to the system before operating it. The system will provide corresponding functions according to the permissions of the logged-in user.

The default for the device is “admin” and the default password is blank. You can log in to the system directly the first time after powering on.

1.3Preview

....After entering the preview page, double-click the left mouse button to switch between single or multiple display. On each preview screen, the date, time, and channel name can be displayed, and each screen display the recording and alarm status of the monitoring channel.

Green

Manual Recording or Trigger Recording

Red

Alarm Recording

Yellow

Motion Detection

Recording

Blue

Schedule

Recording

Network

Disconnection

Motion Detection Triggered Motion+PIR Detection Triggered

Human-Figure Detection Triggered

PIR Detection Triggered Vehicle Detection Triggered

1.4Quick Menu

In preview mode, click the right mouse button to bring up the quick menu, and click the right mouse button again to exit the quick menu.

1.4.1Start Scan

Start Scan refers to the system automatically displaying each live video in sequence according to the order of the devices in channel lists. The jump button is available only when the user selects the channel in [Main Menu]>[Setup]>[Live], and when not all channels can be displayed completely in the current preview mode.

1.4.2Colour

Adjust image settings for all channels: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue.

1.4.3E-Zoom

Zoomed in digitally up to 4X or 8X of single channel.

1.4.4Audio

Set the audio settings for each channel to enable, disable, or mute audio, and adjust the volume. When [Auto] is selected, the audio will be enabled automatically when switching to the full-screen display.

1.4.5PTZ

Control the RS485 devices of all channels. Set the address, baud rate, protocol, preset points, patrol routes, tracks, etc. of the RS485 device in [Main Menu] > [Setup]

> [PTZ ]

Note: Due to differences in product design, some devices may not support RS485 interface.

1.4.6Playback

Right-click and select Playback to choose between Video Playback/Quick Playback, Video Playback: Search for the video you want by time or event, then click Play.

Quick Playback: Quickly playback the first 30 minutes of video.

Play/Pause

Fast Rewind Forward

Multi-screen display

Previous Record Next Record

Previous Video: Go to the previous recorded event.

Next Video: Go to the next recorded event.

Fast Forward: The video can be played at different speeds, from 1/4x to 16x. Rewind: The video can be played at 1x, 8x, 16x, and 32x speed for rewind viewing. Display Mode: Both single-screen and multi-screen display modes are available. You can choose the number of screens you want to play simultaneously. Channels without recordings will display a black screen during playback.

Main Menu

1.1Main Menu Navigation

Main menu	Submenu	Function
. . . . . . . Setup	Basic configuration	Set the system time, date format, time format, language, the device number, video format, standby time, daylight saving time
	Live configuration	Set the channel name, output mode, block area of each channel, etc
	Record	Set video recording , the video stream, superposition of channel characters, video circulation, snapshot, etc
	Schedule	Set schedule recording, motion alarm recording, time period of sensor alarm recording
	Alarm	Set sensor alarm, motion detection,Vehicle detection,human detection, PIR detection, video loss and other alarms for each channel
	Network configuration	Set basic network parameters, network sub-stream, email, WIFI and Dynamic Domain Name Service
	User management	Modify users, change passwords, add users and delete users
	PTZ	Set the PTZ address, baud rate, protocol, preset points, cruise routes , track, etc.
	Advanced configuration	Restore the factory settings, import and export the device parameters

. . Search	Time search	. Search specified period of time recording , playback the video of this period
	. Event search	. Search motion detection, sensor alarm and all videos, play back the video of this period
	Image	Delete, lock and save the video files of specified time period
. Backup	.	. Click the corresponding date and time, select the channel that you want to back up
. . Information	System Info	Display the device name, serial number, version, and release date
	Event Info	Inquiry and export of motion detection, video loss, sensor alarm and other events
	System Log	Search equipment operation log according to time, it can also be exported
	Network Status	Information of network settings and dynamic DNS settings
	Online Users	Display the network users currently accessing the device
Disk Management	.	Total disk space, remaining space, read/write status, and format the disk
Upgrade Maintenance	.	. Upgraded with an external device ( e.g.: USB)
User Logoff	.	Log out and exit the system
System Shutdown	.	.

1.2Setup

Set functional parameters of the device, including: Basic Configuration, Live Configuration, Recording Configuration, Recording Schedule, Alarm Configuration, Network Configuration, User Management, PTZ Configuration, Advanced Configuration.

1.2.1Basic Configuration

Basic configuration contains 3 sub-menus: System, Date & Time, and DST

1.System

[System Type]: The name of the system displayed on the client

[Model Number]: Used for controlling multiple DVRs with one remote control [Video Format]: Supports PAL and NTSC video format.

[Password Check]: Checking this option means that users must enter a username

and password in the system settings and have the corresponding permissions to perform certain operations.

[Show System Time]: Choose whether to display the time on the scene.

[Max Online Users]: Set the number of network users who can access the device. [Video Output]: Users can select output resolutions 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1920×1080, etc.

[Logout After (Minutes)]: The system automatically logs out after a set time of inactivity. [Startup Wizard]: Whether to display the wizard on startup.

2.Date and Time

Set the date format, time format, time zone, and manually adjust the system time.

NOTE: The system default time zone of the system is GMT. You can select

[Time Synchronization] to correct the time. The network time server can also be set.

3.DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Set the start and end times of daylight saving time through the week or date.

1.2.2Live Configuration

Live configuration contains 3 sub-menus: Live, Main Monitor, and Video Video Masking.

1.Live

[Camera Name] Click on the camera name, and a software keyboard will pop up. Users can modify the camera name as needed.

Click on the Shift key to switch input method.

[Colour] Users can adjust the brightness, hue, saturation, and contrast of the channel.

2.Main Monitor

[Interval] The time interval for switching from one channel to another in sequence during channel rotation.

3.Video Masking

Users can mask certain areas in the scene, max 4 areas.

[Setting] Enter the live view, hold down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to set the blocked area, click [Apply] to save the setting.

Double-click the area that needs to be deleted, and the area will turn black. Right-click

to exit, and then click[Apply] to delete the blocked area.

1.2.3Recording Configuration

Recording configuration contains 5 sub-menus: Enable, Record Bitrate, Stamp, Recycle Record, and Snap

1.Enable

Enable/disable recording and audio functions for a specific channel, or set all channels to default enable.

2.Record Bitrate

[Resolution] The recording resolution for each channel [FPS] Selection range: 1-30 (NTSC) 1-25 (PAL)

[Encode] The camera’s encoding type, support VBR and CBR

[Quality] The higher the quality, the clearer the video image. Options include Lowest,

Lower, Low, Medium, Higher, and Highest [Max Bitrate] Range: 256kbps ~ 2048kbps

[Adjust] The video format, including CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI

Note：These functions are not optional

3.Stamp

[Camera Name] Select whether to display the camera name or not [Time Stamp] Select whether to display time on this channel or not

[Position] Click this button and users can use the mouse to drag the camera name and timestamp to any position on the live screen.

4.Recycle Record

When selected, the DVR will automatically overwrite the oldest files and continue recording when the hard disk is full. If not selected, the DVR will stop recording when the hard disk is full and prompt “Insuﬃcient remaining space” on the screen.

1.2.4Recording Schedule

Recording schedule contains 6 submenus: Schedule, Motion, Sensor, PIR, Vehicle , and Human.

1.Schedule

[Copy] Apply the recording schedule of a certain channel to other channels or all channels.

Select the channel, double-click the left mouse button, and edit the weekly plan.

[Add] Add a recording schedule for a certain day [Delete] Delete the selected schedule

[Copy] Copy the schedule of a specified date to other dates. Double-click the left mouse button to customize the effective recording mode time for each day of the week.

2.Motion