KPD Series MPEG4 DVR 616 616F 608 608F 604 604F Manual V1.5

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616, 616F, 608, 608F, 604, 604F manual_V1.5

KPD Series

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Version
Firmware: 1066-1007-1013-1006-L8-6C1B
Licensed Software AP: 0030
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label.
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even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Product Description......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................... 2
2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Remote Controller ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example)......................................................... 9
3.1 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Camera Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Power Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Date and Time Setting................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Password Setting.......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 System Diagram............................................................................................................................................ 11
4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example) ..................................................................... 12
4.1 Live Page...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Recording...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Key Lock and Unlock .................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.6 Search........................................................................................................................................................... 14
5. MAIN MENU......................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Menu Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Menu Operation Instruction........................................................................................................................... 16
6. QUICK START MENU.......................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Status............................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Manual Record.............................................................................................................................................. 18
6.3 Timer ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Date .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
7. ADVANCED MENU (Take 16CH DVR as an example) ....................................................................... 22
7.1 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................................................ 22
7.1.1 Camera............................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.2 Detection............................................................................................................................................. 23
7.1.3 Alert..................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1.4 Network............................................................................................................................................... 25
7.1.5 Display ................................................................................................................................................ 27
7.1.6 Record ................................................................................................................................................ 28
7.2 System Info................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Event Log...................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.3.1 Quick Search ...................................................................................................................................... 30
7.3.2 HDD Info............................................................................................................................................. 31

7.3.3 Event Log............................................................................................................................................ 31
7.4 Backup.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.4.1 USB BACKUP..................................................................................................................................... 32
8. REMOTE OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example) ................................................................. 34
8.1 Supplied Licensed Software AP.................................................................................................................... 34
8.1.1 Installation & Network Connection ...................................................................................................... 34
8.1.2 General AP Operation......................................................................................................................... 35
Record.................................................................................................................................................. 35
Playback ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Network Backup.................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1.3 AP Control Panel................................................................................................................................. 37
8.1.4 AP Functions....................................................................................................................................... 38
Image Display....................................................................................................................................... 38
Address Book ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Miscellaneous Control .......................................................................................................................... 40
Information............................................................................................................................................ 56
DVR Control.......................................................................................................................................... 57
8.2 IE Web Browser ............................................................................................................................................ 59
8.3 QuickTime Player.......................................................................................................................................... 61
APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 62
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND...................................................... 65
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND.............................................................................. 66
APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE................................................................................ 67
APPENDIX 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 68
APPENDIX 6 DEFAULT VALUE............................................................................................... 69

OVERVIEW
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Product Description
This MPEG-4 multiplex network DVR series combines remote surveillance, burglar prevention, and evidentiary
recording features and is designed to become a simple entry-level system with all necessary functions.
1.2 Features
MPEG-4 Network Transmission
MPEG-4 web transmitting for faster transmission and clearer images via network
Graphical and Multilingual OSD Interface
Graphical and multilingual OSD Interface for easier operation
Improved CIF Image Quality and Performance
The CIF image quality is highly improved for more clear and detailed image
Flexible Function Control Solution with Removable Control Panel
The control panel of the DVR can be removed and used as a remote controller
Intelligent Channel Selection Design
In order to simplify the layout of the DVR front panel, certain 16CH DVR models uses only 8 buttons to switch the
channel display
Multiplex operation
Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network operations at the same time
Free upgrade to advanced functions
Allow you to upgrade DVR functions without any charges
Backup function
Support USB 2.0 flash drive and network backup
Remote surveillance
Support remote surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously via the licensed software AP & IE web browser
Intelligent motion trigger recording
With the advanced functions of motion detection (4 different adjustable factors for motion detection sensitivity)
Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)
Covert recording
A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen and the monitor shows nothing, but the recording is still on
A/V support
16CH & 8CH: Support 4 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds
4CH (Fan model only): Support 1 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds
General
System auto recovery after power reconnected
Support auto video system detection (NTSC / PAL)
Support daylight saving function
Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection
OVERVIEW
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1.3 Specifications
MODEL 16CH 8CH 4CH
Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection)
Video Compression Format MPEG-4
Video Input (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC) 16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels
Video Output Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC
Maximum Recording Rate (Frame) 720480 pixels with 30 IPS <NTSC> / 720576 pixels with 25 IPS <PAL>
Maximum Recording Rate (Field) 720240 pixels with 60 IPS <NTSC> / 720288 pixels with 50 IPS <PAL>
Maximum Recording Rate (CIF) 352240 pixels with 120 IPS <NTSC> / 352288 pixels with 100 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame) 30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC> / 25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (Field) 60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC> / 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF) 120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>
Multilingual OSD YES
Image Quality Setting Best / High / Normal / Basic
Hard Disk Storage (HDDs are optional) Accommodate 2 HDDs Accommodate 1 HDD
HDD Quick Cleaning Quick clean up the index system of the recorded files (750GB under 2 seconds)
Recording Mode Manual / Timer / Motion / Alarm / Remote
Watermark YES
Refresh Rate
480 IPS for NTSC /
400 IPS for PAL
240 IPS for NTSC /
200 IPS for PAL
120 IPS for NTSC /
100 IPS for PAL
Multiplex Operation Pentaplex: live display, record, playback, backup and network
Audio I/O 4 audio inputs, 1 audio output (Mono)
Fan model only:
1 audio input, 1 audio output
(Mono)
Motion Detection Area 16 12 grids per camera for all channels
Motion Detection Sensitivity 4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection
Pre-alarm Recording Yes (8 MB)
Backup Device 1. USB 2.0 flash drive; 2. Network
USB Interface Front panel * 1
Web Transmitting Compression Format MPEG-4
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via Ethernet
Remote Operation Software
Licensed software AP, IE browser
*Operating System: Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Network Protocol TCP/IP / PPPOE / DHCP / DDNS
IR Transmitter YES
Alarm I/O 16 inputs, 1 output 8 inputs, 1 output 4 inputs, 1 output
Picture Zoom 2X digital zoom
Key Lock YES
Video Loss Detection YES
Camera Title Support up to 4 letters
Video Adjustable Hue / Color / Contrast / Brightness
Date Display Format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and OFF
Daylight Saving YES
Power Source DC 19V
Power Consumption 64 W
Operating Temperature 10 ~ 40 (50~104)
Dimensions (mm) 430(W) 65(H) 300(D) 343(W) 59(H) 223(D)
System Recovery System auto recovery after power reconnected
Optional Peripheral Keyboard Controller
*
The specifications are subject to change without notice.
1.4 Package Contents
Digital video recorder (DVR) Thermal conductive silicone rubber
Adapter and power cord HDD bracket screws (spare parts)
Free licensed software AP disc DSUB PIN connector
Manual & quick start & IR remote control manual AAA size battery * 2
Vertical panel sticker for remote controller (certain models only)
Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.
FRONT AND REAR PANELS
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2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS
16CH

8CH

4CH
LIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
LIST LATEST
PLAY
SLOW STOP

2.1 Front Panel
1) LED Indication
The following LEDs will be on when:
: Power is connected
: HDD is reading or recording / HDD Full: HDD is full
: Any event alarm is triggered
: Timer recording is activated
Note: To turn off your DVR, please disconnect the power supply.
2) (USB port)
To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as FAT32 first.
Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE BRAND at page 65.
3) IR receiving zone
If the control panel is removed from the DVR and used as a remote controller, aim the remote controller at this
area to control the DVR operation.
4) (Lock mode) / (Unlock mode)
To lock the remote controller back to the DVR, switch the lock button to the left (lock mode).
To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right
(unlock mode).
Note: Because of the different panel layout, please place the vertical panel sticker on the controller for
operation convenience.
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5) (Menu)
Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.
In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,
press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
6) LIVE
Press this button to stop the playback and return to the live mode.
7) Channel Display Selection
16CH DVR
/ / / (Quad selection mode)
Under the live or playback mode, press one of these four buttons to select the quad display mode.
: Display Quad 1 mode (4-cut view of CH1, CH2, CH5 and CH6).
/ / / (Channel selection under quad selection mode)
In the quad display mode, press one of these four buttons to select the channel display.
: Display the upper left channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the upper right channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the lower left channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the lower right channel of the selected quad mode.
8CH DVR
/ / / / / / / (Channel selection)
Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH8.
4CH DVR
/ / / (Channel selection)
Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH4.
8) / / or (16-cut channel display / 9-cut channel display / 4-cut channel display)
Press one of these buttons to switch the channel display.
: Display 16-cut display (for 16CH DVR).
: Display 9-cut display (for 16CH, 8CH DVR).
9) / (Quad Sequence / Full Sequence)
Press one of these buttons to activate the sequence mode.
: Press this button to activate the Quad Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.
: Press this button to activate the Full Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.
10)
1
2
3
/
4
5
6
/
7
8
9
/
0
A
B
(Number buttons for password entering)
Use these four buttons to enter the DVR password.
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11) /
Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
Icon means: Live audio of the 1
st
audio channel / Icon means: Playback audio of the 1
st
audio channel
nd
nd
audio channel
rd
rd
audio channel
th
th
audio channel
Icon means: The audio channel is not selected.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.
12) (Key lock)
Press this button to lock keys on the DVR front panel.
13) (Digital zoom)
Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
14) / / /
Press one of these direction buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.
Under the DVR menu mode, these direction buttons can use for the following operation:
: Make the selection / Change the settings
: Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection
15) (Enter)
Confirm the password entering.
In the advanced menu, press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
16) LIST (Event List Search)
To quick search the recorded files by event list, press this button to show all types of the event lists.
ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed
MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.
TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.
17) LATEST
Press this button to playback the latest recorded video.
18) STOP
Press this button to stop playback and return to the live mode.
19) SLOW
Under the playback mode, press this button to slowly playback the recorded file (by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).
20) / /
Under the playback mode, press these buttons to fast rewind / pause / fast forward the playback file.
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2.2 Remote Controller
To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right
(unlock mode). Because of the different panel layout, please place the vertical panel sticker on the controller for
operation convenience.
Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.

16CH DVR 8CH DVR 4CH DVR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
LIVE
LIST LATEST
PLAY
SLOW STOP

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
A
B
LIVE
LIST LATEST
PLAY
SLOW STOP

LIVE
3 2 1
6 5 4
9 8 7
B A 0
LIST LATEST
PLAY
SLOW STOP

CONNECTIONS AND SETUP
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2.3 Rear Panel
16CH (The fan is optional)
RI SK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DC19V
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVECOVER(OR BACK).
NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
IR
RS485
1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MONITOR
1 2 3 4 1

RI SK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DC19V
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVECOVER(OR BACK).
NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
IR
RS485
1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 MONITOR
1 2 3 4 1

EXTERNAL I/ O
LAN
LINK
ACT.
MONITOR
DC 19V
OUT IN
1 2 3 4
IR

1) INPUT (1 ~ 16CH)
Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the
cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.

which support the audio function.
2) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
3) Audio IN (1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.
Note: The audio source connected to the Audio 1 will be recorded with the video of the CH1.
The audio source connected to the Audio 2 will be recorded with the video of the CH2.
4) Audio OUT
Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.
5) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
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6) EXTERNAL I/O
Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION in the users
manual.
7) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
8) LINK ACT.
When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.
9) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
10) Fan (Optional)
The fan equipment is optional.
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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
3.1 HDD Installation
The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Step 2: Screw out the L-shape HDD brackets. Two brackets are used to secure a HDD, and there are 4 of them.
Step 3: Paste the thermal conductive silicone rubber on the DVR base.
Step 4: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master or Slave).
Note: HDD mode setting rule:
Master if you want to install the HDD to the place near the back panel;
Slave if you want to install the HDD to the place near the front panel.
Step 5: Attach the bracket to one side of the HDD, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDDs screw holes.
Screw the HDD onto the HDD bracket, two screws for each side. Then, do the same thing to the other side of
the HDD.
Step 6: Screw the two HDD brackets back to the DVR base.
Step 7: Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin
connection).
Make sure the HDD mode is set to Master or Slave as indicated below for the IDE BUS connection.
Step 8: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

3.2 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied BEFORE the DVR is turned on. The DVR will automatically
detect the video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.
Connect the camera with the indicated power supply, and connect the camera video output to the DVR video input
port with a coaxial cable or RCA lines with BNC connectors.
Note: For detailed DVR video input / output ports, please refer to 2.3 Rear Panel at page 7.
For detailed camera operation, please refer to its own manual.
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3.3 Power Setup
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturers label. Connect
the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Power LED will be on as blue.
It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.
3.4 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.
Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is
0000. Move the cursor to the icon and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE SELECT BACK NEXT ENTER
3.5 Password Setting
Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to
ADVANCE to enter the advanced setting menu.
In the ADVANCE menu, move the cursor to SYSTEM INFO . Select PASSWORD and press
(enter) button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.
SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1049-1007-1011-1001-L6-6C1B

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
SELECT BACK NEXT ENTER

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3.6 System Diagram
After you finish all the connections and setup, a surveillance system is established and you can experience the
marvelous and useful functions of this DVR. The diagram below illustrates all the available connections of this DVR for
you to picture your surveillance system.

BASIC OPERATION
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4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
4.1 Live Page
In this live page of the DVR, you can see the live viewing of 1- / 4- / 9- / 16-cut screen.

Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function

Key lock

Key unlock

1
st
live audio
channel
2
nd
live audio
channel

3
rd
live audio
channel
4
th
live audio
channel
Audio channel
unselected
Digital zoom mode

Digital zoom
unselected

Timer recording

Motion

Recording

Alarm
4.2 Recording
When the recording and the pre-alarm function are activated, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest
for continuous recording without notice.
1) Continuous Recording Icon
When the DVR is properly connected with camera, you can see the icon (recording) on the screen.
2) Event Recording Icon
When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see the icon
(motion) or (external alarm) on the screen.
3) Timer Recording Icon
When the timer record is activated, you will see the icon (timer) on the screen.
Note: The audio source connected to the Audio 1 will be recorded with the video of the CH1.
BASIC OPERATION
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4.3 Playback
Press the LATEST button on the DVR control panel, and the device will playback the latest recorded video.
Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly. If not, the
device will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least
273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.
1) Fast Forward () / Fast Rewind ()
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:
Press once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Press once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Note: During playback, the image size of the recording (Frame, Field or CIF) will be shown on the screen.
2) Pause ( ) / Image Jog
Press button to pause the playback.
In the Pause mode:
Press button once to get one frame forward.
Press button once to get one frame rewind.
3) Stop
Pressing STOP button under playback mode, the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.
4) Slow Playback
Press SLOW button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
5) Audio Playback ( / )
Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
st
st
audio channel
nd
nd
audio channel
rd
rd
audio channel
th
th
audio channel
Icon means: The audio channel is not selected.
4.4 Key Lock and Unlock
1) Key Lock On:
Press button on the DVR control panel to lock keys.
Or set the time-out after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 SEC / 30 SEC / 60 SEC). Please refer
to section 7.2 System Info at page 29.
2) Key Lock Off:
Enter the DVR password to exit Key Lock mode.
Note: For the password setting, please refer to the section 3.5 Password Setting at page 10.
BASIC OPERATION
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4.5 Upgrade
Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR
functions may not work properly or be unable to use.
Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade
1) Use USB to upgrade firmware or OSD:
Step 1. Format the USB memory device as FAT32 format first.
Step 2. Get the upgrade files from your distributor and save the upgrade files in your USB flash device (do not
change the file name).
Step 3. In the (SYSTEM INFO) menu, move the cursor to UPGRADE, and press (enter) button.
Step 4. Select YES, and press (enter) button again to confirm upgrade.
2) Use AP software to remotely upgrade firmware or OSD:
Step 1. Save the upgrade files at your PC (do not change the file name) and then login to the AP software.
Step 2. Press (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous
control panel, press (Tools) button on the miscellaneous control panel to enter the AP upgrade
window.
Step 3. Enter the user name, password, IP address and port number of the DVR.
Step 4. Press Firmware or Language tab as needed, and press Add to select the firmware or OSD files to
upgrade.
Step 5. Press Update Firmware or Update Language button to start the upgrade.
Note: For remote upgrade details, please see Tools at page 50.
4.6 Search
1) Search by List
Press LIST button on the DVR control panel to show the list for all types of the recorded files. Choose the list
you want to view and press (enter) button to start playback.
ALARM List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once
any recording setting is changed
MOTION List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded
file every one hour.
TIMER List the information of the timer-recorded files.
2) Search by Time
In the (EVENT LOG) menu list, move the cursor to QUICK SEARCH, and press (enter) button to
enter the quick search menu. You can search any specific events by time (Year / Month / Day / Hour / Min) and
directly play the file you find.
BASIC OPERATION
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3) Search the Record Event by Log on the AP Software
Press (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous control
panel, press (Log) button to enter the Log View page. In this log view page, you can see the list of three
different types of recording (User / Motion / Alarm) and press Play button to directly playback the file.
MAIN MENU
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5. MAIN MENU
5.1 Menu Configuration
CHANNEL TITLE
EVENT STATUS

STATUS

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY

RECORD
IMAGE PER SECOND
RECORD TIMER

TIMER
DETECTION TIMER
DATE
FORMAT
QUICK START MENU

DATE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
CAMERA
DETECTION
ALERT
NETWORK
DISPLAY
ADVANCE CONFIG
RECORD
SERIAL TYPE
BAUD RATE
HOST ID
PASSWORD
RESET DEFAULT
CLEAR HDD
UPGRADE
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC)
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT

SYSTEM CONFIG
VERSION
QUICK SEARCH
HDD INFO

EVENT LOG
EVENT LOG
ADVANCED MENU

BACKUP USB BACKUP
5.2 Menu Operation Instruction
ITEM FUNCTION
QUICK START MENU: View & change the settings of the quick start menu items
MENU
Enter / exit the quick start menu
Make the selection / Change the setting
Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection
ENTER
Confirm the password entering
ADVANCED MENU:
In the quick start menu, move the cursor to the icon and press button
to enter the advanced setting menu.
ENTER
Go to the sub-layer of the advanced menu
MENU
Under the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu, use this button to confirm the
settings and go back to the upper layer.
NEXT
Move the cursor to this item and press button to go the next page.
BACK
Move the cursor to this item and press button to go the previous page.
Other operations in the advanced menu are the same as in the quick start menu.
QUICK START MENU
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6. QUICK START MENU
Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is
0000. Users can change the password later. Please refer to the section 7.2 System Info at page 29.
6.1 Status
In this menu list, you can check and change some display settings.
Move the cursor to icon and you will see the following screen:
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

The submenu items are described below:
1) CHANNEL TITLE
Select to display the channel title or not (ON / OFF).
2) EVENT STATUS
Select to display the symbols of the event or not (ON / OFF).
QUICK START MENU
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6.2 Manual Record
In this menu list, you can set record settings.
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

1) IMAGE SIZE
Select one of the image sizes: FRAME, Field or CIF.
2) QUALITY
Select one of the 4 quality options: BEST, HIGH, NORMAL and BASIC.
3) IMAGE PER SECOND
Select the images per second for MANUAL RECORD. The options are as following:
NTSC IPS PAL IPS
FRAME 3, 7, 15, 30 FRAME 3, 6, 12, 25
FIELD 7, 15, 30, 60 FIELD 6, 12, 25, 50
CIF 15, 30, 60, 120 CIF 12, 25, 50, 100
6.3 Timer
In this menu list, you can schedule different sets of time for recording and detection function.
QUICK START MENU
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QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

1) RECORD TIMER
Use the button to change the setting (ON / OFF). When its set to ON, press enter button to go to its
submenu for further settings.
RECORD TIMER

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
SUN
MON
TUE

WED
THU
FRI
SAT

MOVE SELECT

X axis: 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time interval within a square is two hours (divided into four 30-minutes).
Y axis: Monday ~ Sunday.
Operation: Move the cursor to the start time point, and press enter to set the start time point (marked in red color).
Then, press button to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press enter button again to create an
ending time point (marked in yellow color) and press (menu) button to exit.
2) DETECTION TIMER
Use the button to change the setting (ON / OFF). When its set to ON, press enter button to go to its
submenu for further settings.
QUICK START MENU
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DETECTION TIMER

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
SUN
MON
TUE

WED
THU
FRI
SAT

MOVE SELECT

X axis: 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time interval within a square is two hours (divided into four 30-minutes).
Y axis: Monday ~ Sunday.
Operation: Move the cursor to the start time point, and press enter to set the start time point (marked in red color).
Then, press button to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press enter button again to create an
ending time point (marked in yellow color) and press (menu) button to exit.
Note: This function here is only for detection timer setup and activation. For motion detection function
setup and activation, please refer to section 7.1.2 Detection at page 23
6.4 Date
In this menu list, you can set up the system date and time for this device.
Press (menu) button to enter the main menu list. Move the cursor to icon and you will see the
following screen:
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON
ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

QUICK START MENU
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1) DATE
Set the current date and time. The default order is YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR : MIN : SEC.
2) FORMAT
Select one date format from the following 3 options: Y-M-D / M-D-Y / D-M-Y.
3) DAYLIGHT SAVING
Use the button to specify whether to use daylight-saving time (ON / OFF). When its set to ON, press enter
button to go to its submenu for further settings.
DAYLIGHT SAVING

START TIME 4
TH
SUN MAR 24 : 00 : 00
END TIME 4
TH
SUN OCT 24 : 00 : 00
ADJUST 01 : 00


Set the start time and end time, and adjust the daylight saving time in hour. The above example means during the
daylight-saving time period (starting from the 4
th
Sunday of March and ending on the 4
th
Sunday of October), the
system time will plus one hour. After setup, press enter button again to create an ending time point and press
(menu) button to exit.
ADVANCED MENU
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7. ADVANCED MENU (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
Press button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to
ADVANCE to enter the advanced setting menu. The default admin password is 0000. Users can change the
password later. Please refer to the section 7.2 System Info at page 29.
It is recommended to consult your installer to set up this advanced menu.
7.1 Advanced Configuration
In this menu list, you can check or change CAMERA / DETECTION / ALERT / NETWORK / DISPLAY settings.
Move the cursor to (ADVANCE CONFIG) icon and you will see the following screen:
ADVANCE CONFIG
CAMERA
DETECTION
ALERT
NETWORK
DISPLAY
RECORD


7.1.1 Camera
In this submenu, you can make advanced camera settings, such as changing the camera title, or adjust the
brightness. Move the cursor to CAMERA, and press (enter) button. You will see the following screen:
CAMERA
TITLE BRIG CONT SATU HUE COV. REC

CH1 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH2 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH3 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH4 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH5 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH6 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH7 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH8 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH9 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH10 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH11 128 098 128 128 OFF ON
CH12 128 098 128 128 OFF ON

NEXT


The submenu items are described below. While you changing the camera setting, you can preview the changing
on the screen.
ADVANCED MENU
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1) TITLE
You can change the default camera naming here. The default title is the channel number.
Move the cursor to the camera title you want to change, and press (enter) button on the control panel of the
DVR to access the character selection screen. Assign a new name to the camera up to six characters (letters or
symbols or numbers).
2) BRIG / CONT / SATU / HUE
You can adjust the brightness/contrast/saturation/hue of each channel here. The default value of CONT is 098,
and others are 128. The value is adjustable from 0 to 255.
3) COV
Select if you want to mask the selected channel under recording (ON / OFF). When this function is activated, the
wording COV. Will be shown on the channel screen.
4) REC
Select if you want to enable recording for the selected channel (ON / OFF). When this function is activated, the
symbol will be shown on the channel screen.
7.1.2 Detection
In this submenu, you can set up detection-related functions.
Move the cursor to DETECTION, and press (enter) button. You will see the following screen:
DETECTION
TITLE DET AREA LS SS TS RE ALARM

CH1 OFF SETUP 07 03 02 10 OFF

NEXT


1) TITLE
Show the camera title of each channel set in CAMERA.
2) DET
Select if you want to activate the motion detection function for the selected channel (ON/OFF).
3) AREA
There are 16 12 grids per camera for all channels. Pink blocks represent the area that is not being detected
while the transparent blocks are the area under detection.
Press (enter) button on the control panel of the DVR to set the detection area. You will see similar screens
as the following:
ADVANCED MENU
~24~

Transparent blocks are the area
under detection.
Press (enter) button to
confirm the start area.
Press / button to choose the
width of the detection area.

Press / button to choose the
height of the area.
You can also set up multi-detection
area.
When any movement is detected,
you will see the grids are flashing.
4) LS (Level of Sensitivity)
LS is to set the sensitivity of comparing two different images. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for
motion detection. The highest sensitivity setting is 00, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default value is
07.
5) SS (Spatial Sensitivity)
SS is to set the sensitivity for detecting the size of one object (the number of the grids) on the screen. The
smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
The highest sensitivity setting is 00, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default setting is 03.
Note: The default setting of SS is 03, which means once an object is detected more than 3 grids, the
system will get triggered. So the value of SS must be less than the number of grids that you set
up for the motion detection area.
6) TS (Time of Sensitivity)
TS is to set the sensitivity regarding how long one object stays in the detection area and triggers the recording.
The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
7) RE (Reference)
RE is to set a reference for detection. The default value is 10, which means the DVR will compare 10 continuous
images at one time according to the sensitivity of LS, SS, TS simultaneously.
The bigger the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection. The highest sensitivity is 61.
8) ALARM
Select N.C. / N.O. for the alarm polarity. The default alarm value is OFF.
7.1.3 Alert
In this menu list, you can set alerts for different kinds of situations, such as when HDD is full.
ADVANCED MENU
~25~
Move the cursor to ALERT, and press (enter) button. You will see the following screen:
ALERT
EXT. ALERT ON
INT. BUZZER ON
KEY BUZZER ON
VLOSS BUZZER ON
MOTION BUZZER ON
ALARM BUZZER ON
ALARM DURATION (SEC) 05


1) EXT. ALERT
Select to enable or disable the sound when any external alarm is triggered (ON / OFF).
2) INT. BUZZER
Select to enable or disable the sound (ON / OFF) for all the internal buzzers: KEY BUZZER, VLOSS BUZZER,
MOTION BUZZER, and ALARM BUZZER.
Note: When this item is set to OFF, item 3) to item 6) will be disabled even though they are set to ON.
3) KEY BUZZER
Select to enable or disable the sound when pressing the buttons on the front panel (ON / OFF).
4) VLOSS BUZZER
Select to enable or disable the sound when video loss happened (ON / OFF).
5) MOTION BUZZER
Select to enable or disable the sound when any motion alarm is triggered (ON / OFF).
6) ALARM BUZZER
Select to enable or disable the sound when any internal alarm is triggered (ON / OFF).
7) ALARM DURATION (SEC)
Press ENTER or / button to set the duration time of alarm recording in second (5 / 10 / 20 / 40).
7.1.4 Network
In this menu list, you can set up the network.
Move the cursor to NETWORK, and press (enter) button to enter the submenu.
You will see the following screen:
NETWORK
NETWORK TYPE STATIC
IP 192 . 168 . 001 . 012
GATEWAY 192 . 168 . 001 . 254
NETMASK 255 . 255 . 252 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080


ADVANCED MENU
~26~
STATIC
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as STATIC and set all the information needed in the DVR.
2) NETWORK INFORMATION (IP / GATEWAY / NETMASK)
Key in all the network information obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
3) DNS (PRIMARY DNS / SECONDARY DNS)
Key in the IP address of the domain name server obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
4) PORT
The valid number ranges from 1 to 9999. The default value is 80. Typically, the TCP port used by HTTP is 80.
However in some cases, it is better to change this port number for added flexibility or security.
See the example below:
STATIC
NETWORK TYPE STATIC
IP 192 . 168 . 001 . 012
GATEWAY 192 . 168 . 001 . 254
NETMASK 255 . 255 . 252 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080


PPPOE
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as PPPOE.
2) USER NAME / PASSWORD
Set the username and password subscribed from your ISP supplier
4) PORT
PPPOE
NETWORK TYPE PPPOE
USER NAME ac123456
PASSWORD tech123456
IP 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
GATEWAY 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
NETMASK 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080


ADVANCED MENU
~27~
Note: The PPPOE function needs to have one username and one password subscribed from one ISP
supplier, and a DDNS account to correspond the dynamic IP address to a specific Hostname.
For detailed PPPOE settings, please refer to Network at page 44. For detailed DDNS settings,
please refer to DDNS at page 45.
DHCP
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as DHCP.
3) PORT
DHCP
NETWORK TYPE DHCP
IP 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
GATEWAY 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
NETMASK 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080


Note: This DHCP function needs to be supported by a router or a cable modem network with DHCP
services, and a DDNS account to correspond the dynamic IP address to a specific Hostname,
for this function to work properly.
For detailed DHCP settings, please refer to Network at page 44. For detailed DDNS settings,
please refer to DDNS at page 45.
7.1.5 Display
In this menu list, you can set up the settings of display.
Move the cursor to DISPLAY, and press (enter) button to enter the submenu. You will see the following screen:
DISPLAY
DE-INTERLACE ON
QUAD DWELL DURATION (SEC) 03
FULL SCREEN DWELL DURATION (SEC) 03


1) DE-INTERLACE
Select to enable or disable the de-interlace function (ON / OFF).
Note: If you set the recording image size as FRAME, please TURN ON de-interlace function.
If you set the recording image size as CIF, please TURN OFF the de-interlace function.
ADVANCED MENU
~28~
2) QUAD DWELL DURATION (SEC)
Set the quad dwell duration time (3 / 5 / 10 / 15 seconds).
3) FULL SCREEN DWELL DURATION (SEC)
Set the full screen dwell duration time (3 / 5 / 10 / 15 seconds).
7.1.6 Record
In this menu list, you can set up the record settings.
Move the cursor to RECORD, and press (enter) button to enter the submenu. You will see the following screen:
RECORD
MANUAL RECORD ENABLE ON
EVENT RECORD ENABLE ON
TIMER RECORD ENABLE ON
EVENT RECORD IPS 120
TIMER RECORD IPS 120
PRE-ALARM RECORD ON


1) MANUAL RECORD ENABLE
Set the manual recording function on / off.
2) EVENT RECORD ENABLE
Set the event recording function on / off.
3) TIMER RECORD ENABLE
Set the timer recording function on / off.
4) EVENT RECORD IPS
Select the images per second for EVENT RECORD (Recording that is triggered by an alarm or a motion).
The options are as following:
NTSC IPS PAL IPS
FRAME 3, 7, 15, 30 FRAME 3, 6, 12, 25
FIELD 7, 15, 30, 60 FIELD 6, 12, 25, 50
CIF 15, 30, 60, 120 CIF 12, 25, 50, 100
5) TIMER RECORD IPS
Select the images per second for TIMER RECORD (Recording that is activated according to the scheduled time).
The options are as following:
NTSC IPS PAL IPS
FRAME 3, 7, 15, 30 FRAME 3, 6, 12, 25
FIELD 7, 15, 30, 60 FIELD 6, 12, 25, 50
CIF 15, 30, 60, 120 CIF 12, 25, 50, 100
6) PRE-ALARM RECORD
Select to enable or disable the pre-alarm function (ON / OFF).
When pre-alarm and event recording functions are both activated, the DVR will record 8MB data before any alarm
/ motion is triggered.
ADVANCED MENU
~29~
7.2 System Info
In this menu list, you can check or change some system settings.
Move the cursor to (SYSTEM INFO) icon, you will see a similar screen as the following:
SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1049-1007-1011-1001-L6-6C1B

1) SERIAL TYPE
Here shows the serial type of the DVR (RS-485).
2) BAUD RATE
Set the baud rate of the DVR (2400 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600).
3) HOST ID
Set the ID of the DVR (0 ~ 254).
4) PASSWORD
Reset the password for accessing the DVR system. You can set the 4-digit password.
5) RESET DEFAULT
Press (enter) button to reset all settings as default, and select YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
6) CLEAR HDD
Select the HDD you want to clear. Press (enter) button and select YES to confirm to clear HDD or NO to cancel.
7) UPGRADE (For upgrading firmware / OSD)
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as FAT32 format first. Then,
save the upgrade file in a compatible USB flash drive, and insert it into the USB port at the front panel.
Press (enter) button and select YES to confirm upgrade or NO to cancel.
Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
8) AUTO KEYLOCK
Set the time-out in second after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 / 30 / 60).
9) LANGUAGE (Multilingual OSD)
Select the language of the OSD.
10) VIDEO FORMAT
Here shows the information of the DVR video system (NTSC / PAL).
ADVANCED MENU
~30~
Note: The DVR will automatically detect and switch to the video system (NTSC / PAL) that is the same as
the connected video input devices, such as cameras. To detect and switch to the correct video
system, the cameras must be connected and power-supplied BEFORE the DVR is turned on.
11) VERSION
Here shows the firmware version information.
7.3 Event Log
In this menu list, you can quickly search the recorded file by time and view all the HDD and event information
(event type, time and channel).
Move the cursor to (EVENT LOG) icon, and press (enter) button. You will see the following screen:
EVENT LOG
QUICK SEARCH
HDD INFO
EVENT LOG


7.3.1 Quick Search
In this menu list, you can search any specific events by time and directly play the file you find.
Move the cursor to QUICK SEARCH, and press (enter) button.
You will see a similar screen as the following:
TIME SEARCH
DATE 2007 / JUN / 11 22 : 48 : 00
SEARCH HDD ALL HDD
START


1) DATE
Select the specific time period (YEAR / MONTH / DAY / HOUR / MIN) that you want to search.
2) SEARCH HDD
Change to the HDD you want if there are more than 1 HDD in your DVR.
ADVANCED MENU
~31~
3) START
Move the cursor to START and press (enter) button to search and directly playback the recorded files.
7.3.2 HDD Info
In this menu list, you can view the remaining capacity of all the connected HDDs in this device.
Move the cursor to HDD INFO, and press (enter) button. You will see a similar screen as the following:
HDD INFO
HDD NUM HDD SIZE (GB) HDD NUM HDD SIZE (GB)

HDDMASTER1 236.000 HDDSLAVE1 NO HDD


7.3.3 Event Log
In this menu list, you can view all the event information (event type, time and channel) or clear all log records.
Move the cursor to EVENT LOG, and press (enter) button. You will see a similar screen as the following:
EVENT LOG
EVENT TIME COMMENT

POWER ON 2007 / MAY / 30 20:27:49 16
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 20:05:05 06
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 20:00:11 09
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 16:00:08 14
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 15:09:32 13
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 11:00:08 12
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 10:27:33 11
VLOSS 2007 / MAY / 30 08:05:55 10
DEFAULT 2007 / MAY / 30 08:05:26 09
POWER ON 2007 / MAY / 30 08:00:22 08

PREV NEXT CLEAN


7.4 Backup
In this menu list, you can choose to make a copy for a specified period time to a compatible USB flash drive for
your own purpose.
The backup file can be played directly in your PC via the supplied licensed software AP. For detailed AP playback,
please refer to the section Playback at page 56.
ADVANCED MENU
~32~
Move the cursor to (BACKUP), and press (enter) button. You will see the following screen:
BACKUP
USB BACKUP


7.4.1 USB BACKUP
Before making USB backup, please check if:
a) The USB flash drive is supported by your DVR. If not, the message USB ERROR will be shown on the
screen.
For the list of the compatible USB flash drives, please refer to APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
b) The format of your USB flash drive must be "FAT32". If not, please format it as FAT32 in your PC.
c) There is no data in the USB flash drive. If yes, its recommended to clear all data in the USB flash drive before
starting the backup.
Move the cursor to USB BACKUP, and press (enter) button. You will see a similar screen as the following:
USB BACKUP
START TIME 2007 / MAY / 31 13:00:05
END TIME 2007 / MAY / 31 13:10:05
AVAILABLE SIZE 1960.0MB
CHANNEL 01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
HDD NUM ALL HDD
START


The submenu items are described as below:
1) START TIME
Select the start time of the backup.
2) END TIME
Select the end time of the backup.
3) AVAILABLE SIZE
Display the available capacity in the inserted USB flash drive.
ADVANCED MENU
~33~
4) CHANNEL
Select channels by pressing (enter) button to change the symbol in front of the channel number.
Symbol means that this channel is selected to backup.
Symbol means that this channel is not selected to backup.
5) HDD NUM
Press (enter) button to select the HDD containing the data you need.
6) START
Press (enter) button to start copying the chosen data to the USB flash drive.

REMOTE OPERATION
~34~
8. REMOTE OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
You can also control the DVR remotely via the supplied licensed software AP (hereafter called the AP), IE web
browser, and Apples QuickTime player.
8.1 Supplied Licensed Software AP
8.1.1 Installation & Network Connection
1) Install the software
Place the supplied CD-ROM into your DVD- / CD-ROM drive. The installation process will automatically start.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application programs.
After installation, a shortcut icon will be shown on your PC desktop.
2) Network Connection
L Lo oc ca al l C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n ( (v vi ia a L LA AN N) )
a) Connect the DVR to your PC via a RJ-45 network line. The default DVR IP address is 192.168.1.10,
and the default user name and password are both admin.
b) Set the PCs IP address as 192.168.1.XXX (1~255, except 10) in order to make the PC and DVR
under the same domain.
c) Double-click icon on your PC desktop to enter the AP control panel. By defaults, the Address
Book ( ) panel will be displayed on the right side of the AP control panel.
d) Click (Address Book) (Add) button to key in the default IP address, user name,
password, and port number of the DVR you intend to connect.
OR
Click (Search) (Refresh) to search the available IP address(es) of other
DVR(s) under the same domain as your PCs IP address. The found address(es) will be listed, and
can be added into the address book by clicking (Add into address book).
For details, please see (Search) at page 39.
e) Double-click the IP address you just added into the address book to log in. When youre logged in, the
Event panel will be shown by defaults.
R Re em mo ot te e C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on n ( (v vi ia a I In nt te er rn ne et t) )
a) Double-click icon on your PC desktop to enter the AP control panel. By defaults, the Address
Book panel will be displayed on the right side of the AP control panel.
b) Click (Address Book) (Add) button to key in the IP address, user name,
password, and port number of the DVR you intend to connect.
REMOTE OPERATION
~35~
The default DVR values are as follows:
Item Default Value
IP address 192.168.1.10
User name admin
Password admin
Port 80
OR
Click (Search) (Refresh) to search the available IP address(es) of other
DVR(s) under the same domain as your PCs IP address. The found address(es) will be listed, and
can be added into the address book by clicking (Add into address book).
For details, please see (Search) at page 39.
c) Double-click the IP address you just added into the address book to log in. When youre logged in, the
Event panel will be shown by defaults.
8.1.2 General AP Operation
Record
To record remotely at the same time when any event alarm is triggered at the DVR side, click
(Miscellaneous Control) (Record Setting) to go to the Record Setting page. Check the record type(s)
you want, and assign the location to save the recordings by double-clicking the Video Path cell.

If Manual is checked, click (Record) on the main control panel to start the manual recording immediately,
and the recordings will be saved in the specified location. The red text indication REC will be shown at the top
left corner of the image display view.
If Motion and / or Alarm are checked, the recording function will also be enabled at the remote side when any
event is triggered at the DVR side, and the recordings will be saved in the specified location.
For details, please see Record Setting at page 42.
Playback
To play a recording, click (Miscellaneous Control) (Log), and select the Record tab or Backup
tab. A list of all the recordings will be shown by defaults, and you can also sort out the logs you want to speed up
the search time.
For details, please see Log at page 52.
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To immediately play a recording, select a log from the list, and click Play button, or double-click the selected log.
Then, the playback control panel will be shown at the bottom of the main control panel similar to the following.

For the playback control panel details, please see Playback Screen at page 56.
Network Backup
Click (Miscellaneous Control) (Backup) to go into the Download page as follows, and you can
select a specific time range or event to make a video backup remotely. For details, please see Backup at page
41.
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8.1.3 AP Control Panel
After setting up the network information, login user name and password, double-click on the PC desktop
to open and log into the AP control panel. You will see a screen similar to the following with 7 major sections:

NO. Button Function Description
1 11 1 N/A Image Display
The place where the images are displayed.
For details, please see 8.1.4 AP Functions at page 38.
2 22 2

Address Book
Click to show the predefined IP address(es). You can add, remove or search the IP
address to log in the DVR remotely.
Two sub-functions are available for this button: Address Book and Search.
For details, please see Address Book at page 38.
3 33 3

Miscellaneous
Control
Click to show the main operation functions: audio volume control (except for 4CH DVR
model without a fan), color setting, backup, DVR setting, upgrade, and find event logs.
For details, please see Miscellaneous Control at page 40.
4 44 4
/
Record Click to start / stop the manual recording.
5 55 5

Snapshot
Click to take a snapshot of the current view. The snapshot will be saved in the path you
specified in Record Setting. Please refer to Record Setting at page 42 for details.
6 66 6

Information
Click to show the current network connection details.
For details, please see Information at page 56.
7 77 7

DVR Control
Click to go to the DVR control panel to operate the DVR remotely.
For details, please see DVR Control at page 57.

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8.1.4 AP Functions
Image Display

1 11 1

Live / Playback /
Download
Display Switch
If you want to switch among the live view, playback view and download
view, click the blue tab Live, Play or Download to make a switch.
Live: When you are logged in, this tab with the live view is displayed by
defaults.
Play: When a video clip is selected in Logs and played, this tab with the
palyback view is displayed.
Download: When the downloaded video clip is selected in Logs and
played, this tab with the downloaded video clip is displayed.
2 22 2

Full Screen
Click to view the images in the full screen mode.
To exit the full screen mode, press Esc key on the keyboard.
3 33 3

Close
Click to close the current image display view.
If the last image display view is closed, you will be logged out
automatically.
Address Book
This view is displayed when the AP is activated for you to log in / out the DVR from the current address list, or
search the available IP address as follows:

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( (A Ad dd dr re es ss s B Bo oo ok k) )
Click to view the pre-defined DVR access details.
To log in, choose one IP address from the address list, and click the address twice; to log out, click the
connected IP address twice.
Tip: You can also click in the image display section to log out (see Image Display at page 38).
You can also create new IP address information, or modify or remove the current IP address information.
1

Add
Click to directly add one IP address for login. Key in the DVR access
information needed, and click Apply and Close.

2

Edit
Select one current IP address from the address list, and click this button to
modify the DVR access information as needed.

3

Remove Select one IP address from the address list, and click this button to delete it.
( (S Se ea ar rc ch h) )
Click to search and view the available IP address(es) for the DVR connection. You can choose one
address to add into the address book, edit the details, or update the address list.
4

Add into
address book
Select from the available IP address list, and click this button to add the
selected address to the address book.
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5

Setting Select from the available IP address list, and click this button to edit the setting.
6

Refresh Click to update the available IP address list.
Miscellaneous Control
Click (Miscellaneous Control) on the AP control panel, and 7 functions are available as follows:

1 11 1
Audio Volume Control
To adjust the volume of the audio channel, press and drag
the volume slider.
This function is not available for 4CH DVR model without a
fan.
2 22 2

Color Setting
Click this button to adjust the brightness / contrast / hue /
saturation for a single channel or the whole channels. For
details, please see Color Setting at page 40.
3 33 3

Backup
To make a video backup remotely, click this button, and you
will go to the download setting page. For details, please see
Network Backup at page 36.
4 44 4

Record Setting
Click to go to the detailed record setting. Please refer to
Record Setting at page 42 for details.
5 55 5

Dvr Setting
Click to go into the detailed DVR setting. Please refer to
Dvr Setting at page 42 for details.
6 66 6

Tools
Click to update the firmware version, multilingual OSD and
boot display of your DVR remotely. Please refer to Tools
at page 50 for details.
7 77 7

Log
Click to view all event and recording logs, search the desired
log(s) by date, or playback the recording of the selected log.
For details, please refer to Log at page 52 .
C Co ol lo or r S Se et tt ti in ng g
Click to go into the Color Setting page, and you can adjust the brightness / contrast / hue /
saturation for a single channel or all channels.
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Choose the desired channel from the drop-down list, and click and drag the slider to make adjustment.
Click to apply the change to the selected channel, or to apply to all channels.
Note: You need to be a supervisor to operate this function. For details, please see Account at page 43.
B Ba ac ck ku up p
Click (Backup) to go into the Download page, and you can select a specific time range or event to
make a video backup remotely.

NO. Function Description
1 11 1
IP Address / Port / User Name / Password Check if the network connection information of the DVR within which
contains the video data you need is correct.
2 22 2
HDD Number / Channel Specify the hard disk (HDD Number) and channel number (Channel)
within which have the video data you need.
3 33 3
Download by Time Specify the time range within which has the video data you want in the
Start Time and End Time columns.
4 44 4
Download by Event Select an event log from the event list. This list shows all logs in the
specified DVR from the latest to the earliest.
To quickly find the events you need, check or uncheck the event type
System / Manual / Alarm / Motion, and select the log you want.
To view the earlier or later logs that are not shown in the current page,
click Prev. Page or Next Page.
To refresh the event list, click Reload.
5 55 5 File Path Assign the location where the backup files are saved.
6 66 6
Display To view the backup images simultaneously when the download process
is in progress, select the checkbox Display. You will see the backup
images while the images are being downloaded to the PC or notebook.
To simply backup images without previewing, deselect the checkbox
Display. You will only see a message box indicating the total time
needed, the current status and the saving location.
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7 77 7 Download / Cancel Click Download to start or Cancel to discard the video backup.
R Re ec co or rd d S Se et tt ti in ng g
Press to go into the Record Setting page, and you can set which type of the recording is enabled, and
where the recorded data / snapshots are saved remotely in your PC.

Manual / Motion / Alarm
In this section, you can select which type of the recording will be enabled. There are 3 options: Manual /
Motion / Alarm.
Path Setting
Select and view the location for saving the recorded video and snapshot pictures.
To change the saving path for the recorded video clips or snapshots, check the drive you want, click the cell of
Video Path or Picture Path twice, and select a new path for saving the video clips or snapshots.
D Dv vr r S Se et tt ti in ng g
Click to view, set or modify the DVR setting. All the changes you make here will be applied to the
connected DVR.
General
In General and its sub-menus, Account and OnLineUser, you can view and set some common settings,
such as the turbo step, make account setting, and check the information for all current on-line users.

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In General, you will see the following items:
Item Description
Firmware Version Display the current firmware version of your DVR.
MAC Address Display the MAC address.
Turbo Step Speed up the menu selection under the AP from 1 to 30.
Ex: If the value of the turbo step is set to 5, one mouse-click will function as 5 mouse-clicks when you click
one of the buttons / / / in the DVR control panel.
Title Provide a title for this DVR. Only 16 characters are allowed.
Account
In General Account, you can create a new account for login, or delete or modify the existing
account setting.
To add an account, click New, and fill in the following columns. Then, click Apply to save your
setting and create a new account.

Column Description
User Name Set a user name that will be used for remote login. The user name allows up to 10 characters.
Password Set the password that will be used for remote login. The password allows up to 8 characters.
User Level Set the security level of an account to give the permission to control different AP functions. There are 4
user levels: Supervisor, Power User, Normal User and Guest.
For the functions each level is allowed to use, please see the information below:
Supervisor Power User Normal User Guest
Address Book
Miscellaneous Control
Color Setting X X X
Backup X X X
Record Setting
Dvr Setting X X X
Tools X X X
Log
Record
Snapshot
Information
Dvr Control
(except Menu
key)

(except Menu &
audio channel
keys)
X

Life Time Select how long this account is allowed to stay online (1 MIN / 5 MIN / 10 MIN / 1 HOUR / 1 DAY / INFINITE)
To modify an existing account, select the account you want, change the setting, and click Apply.
To remove an existing account, select the account you want, and click Delete.
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To save your changes, click Apply.
To define the maximum account creation number, key in the number in Max User(s) column from 1
to 20, and click Update.
OnLineUser
In General OnLineUser, you can check all the online user information. To update the user
information, click Refresh.

Network
In Network and its sub-menu, DDNS, you can set the DVR network configuration. The network
configuration allows the DVR to connect to the LAN or Internet.

Select the network type you will be using for DVR connection. There are 3 network connection types: Static IP,
PPPOE and DHCP.
Note: PPPOE and DHCP network connection types are required to apply the DDNS service to get a
Hostname to correspond to a dynamic IP address. Please refer to DDNS at page 45 for details.

Function Description
Web Port Typically, the default TCP port used by HTTP is 80. However, in some cases, it is better to change this port number
for added flexibility or security. The valid web port number ranges from 1 to 9999.
Static IP Computers are communicated and recognized by their own unique IP addresses over the Internet. Static IP
provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) means the IP address of the computer is fixed.
Key in the server IP address, gateway and network information provided by your ISP provider to configure a static
IP network connection.
PPPOE PPPOE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Users can easily have the Internet service as long as
theyre ready for the following things: 1) Insert an Ethernet card into the PC. 2) Obtain the ADSL service via any
ISP. 3) Obtain and install the PPPOE software CD.
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When everything is ready, choose the PPPOE IP type, and key in the user name and password provided by your
ISP. Then, select Network DDNS to set DDNS settings.
For detailed DDNS settings, please refer to DDNS at page 45.
DHCP This DHCP function needs to be supported by a router or cable modem network with the DHCP service. Choose
the DHCP IP type, and select Network DDNS to set DDNS settings.
For detailed DDNS settings, please refer to DDNS at page 45.
DDNS
You need to apply a DDNS account before setting PPPOE or DHCP connection. DDNS is a service for
transforming the dynamic IP corresponding to a specific host name. Go to a website which provide free
DDNS services and apply a host name.

DDNS Apply:
a). Go to a website which provide the free DDNS service, for example, http://www.dyndns.org.
b). Create an account in DynDNS.
c). After creating one account, users will receive a confirmation E-mail within a few minutes. To complete
the registration, please follow the instructions received.
Users must complete these steps within 48 hours to complete the registration. If the confirmation
E-mail was not received within an hour, request password reset
(http://www.dyndns.org/account/resetpass/).
d). Use the DDNS username and password to log into the DynDNS.
e). Create a host name:
After login, click Account My Service Add Host Services Add Dynamic DNS Host.
Enter and choose a host name, and click Add Host. Then, your DDNS host name is created.

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Video
In Video, you can set the video web transmission size and quality, and the frame rate for transmitting.

JPEG Choose the image size (4CIF / CIF) and picture quality (BEST / HIGH / NORMAL / BASIC) when
the web transmission format is JPEG.
MPEG Choose the image size (4CIF / CIF) and picture quality (BEST / HIGH / NORMAL / BASIC) when
the web transmission format is MPEG.
FrameRate Choose the frame rate for transmitting (FULL / HALF / ONE THIRD / QUARTER / FIFTH).
Dvr
In Dvr and its sub-menus, Camera, Detection, Record, Record Timer, Alert and Display, you can set
DVR general functions, such as the host ID, the record schedule, alerts, motion detection, and text or icon
display, etc.

In Dvr, you can see the following items:
Host ID Set the host ID from 0 to 254. The default value is 0.
System Type Display the current system type (NTSC / PAL). Its automatically detected.
DeInterlace Choose to reduce (ON) or ignore (OFF) the vibration of the paused picture.
Daylight Saving Specify whether to use daylight saving time (ON / OFF).
If this function is enabled, set the time period (START / END), and adjust the daylight saving time in hours
(ADJUST).
Menu Operation Select the time-out in seconds after which the DVR keys will be automatically locked when no one is
operating the DVR for a period of time (0 / 30 / 60 / 120). The default value is 30.
Serial Type Display the serial type (RS485) used by this DVR. Its automatically detected.
BaudRate Choose a baud rate used by this DVR from the drop-down list (2400 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 /
115200). The default value is 2400.
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Camera
In Dvr Camera, you can specify a channel to enable the recording function by selecting the check
box Record, choose to activate the Covert Recording function by selecting the check box Cover, and
rename the channel title which will be displayed in the live view screen by double-clicking the channel
title.

Detection
Select the desired channel, and click Edit to enter the motion detection sensitivity and area-setting page.

Please see the description below for each function:
DETECT Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the function of Motion Detection.
If this function is enabled, you might need to set the motion detection sensitivity or simply keep the
default values. For details, please see the description below.
Motion Detection
Sensitivity
(LS / SS / TS / RE)
Set the detection sensitivity in 4 different adjustable factors (LS / SS / TS / RE).
LS
Level of Sensitivity, is to set the sensitivity of comparing two different images. The smaller the
value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
The highest sensitivity setting is 0, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default value is 7.
SS
Spatial Sensitivity, is to set the sensitivity for detecting the size of one object (the number of the
grids) on the screen. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
TS
Time of Sensitivity, is to set the sensitivity regarding how long one object stays in the detection
area and triggers the recording. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion
detection.

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RE
Reference, is to set a reference for detection. The default value is 10, which means the DVR will
compare 10 continuous images at one time according to the sensitivity of LS, SS, TS
simultaneously.
The bigger the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection. The highest sensitivity is 61.
Alarm Select N.C. (normal closed) / N.O. (normal opened) / OFF for the alarm polarity. For N.C. / N.O.
contact details, please refer to APPENDIX 2.
Motion Detection
Setting Area
Set the motion detection area by selecting the area grids with your mouse. Pink grids represent
the area that is not being detected while the transparent grids are the area under detection. You
can set multiple areas under detection.
Click (Clear All) to set the whole area undetected.
Click (Select All) to set the whole area under detection.
Apply / Return To save the setting, click Apply and return to Dvr Setting window.
To discard the setting, click Return to directly return to Dvr Setting window without saving.
Record
In Dvr Record, you will see the following items for DVR record settings.

Image Size / Quality Choose the image size (FRAME / FIELD / CIF) and quality (BEST / HIGH / NORMAL / BASIC).
Manual Record / Event
Record / Timer Record
Select the record type that the DVR will take recording (Yes / No), and select the IPS setting (120 / 60 /
30 / 15) for the selected record type.
Pre-Alarm Record Check this option if you want to enable the pre-alarm recording function.
When any alarm is triggered, the DVR will record 8MB video data before the alarm event is actually
happened.
Record Timer
In this menu list, you can set the record schedule for normal recording or motion recording.

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Routine / Motion
Click Routine tab to select the time range for continuous recording, or
Motion tab to select the time range within which the recording will be on when any movement is
detected.
Time Table
Find the day and time you want to enable the recording. Then, click to select the time interval(s). Each
interval represents 30 minutes.
To enable the recording all the time, click ; to clear the record timer setting, click .
Alert
In Alert, you can set the DVR to beep for notification when theres any alert happened. Check the
buzzer option you want, and set how long the beep sound will be lasted.

Ext Alert Check this option to enable the external alert.
Buzzer Enable This option must be checked for Motion Buzzer, Alarm Buzzer and Video Loss
Buzzer to take effects.
Motion Buzzer / Alarm Buzzer /
Video Loss Buzzer / Key Input
Check one of these 4 options, and you will hear the beep sound when any movement
is detected / the alarm is triggered / video loss occurs / any DVR key is pressed.
Duration Set the alert and buzzers to beep for 5 / 10 / 20 / 40 seconds.
Display
In Display, you can choose whether to display some text indication or icons, set the channel display
switch time-out, set the DVR time remotely, and select the date format (Y-M-D / M-D-Y / D-M-Y).

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Title Select to display the channel title in the live view.
Event Select to display the event symbol in the live view.
Full Sequence Duration /
Quad Sequence Duration
Set the time-out in seconds (3 / 5 / 10 / 15) after which the channel display will be switched
by one channel (Full Sequence Duration) or by four channels (Quad Sequence Duration).
Server Time Set the DVR time remotely.
Date Format Choose the date display format appropriate to your location (Y-M-D, M-D-Y and D-M-Y).
T To oo ol ls s
Click to upgrade the firmware version, multilingual OSD and boot display of your DVR (Update Server).

Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR
functions may not work properly or be unable to use.
Update Server
3 update options are available for this function: Firmware, Language and Logo.
Before performing any update, finish the following settings first:
1) Choose the IP address of the DVR whose firmware needs to be updated from the drop-down list, or
click Search to find.
2) Key in the user name, password and port number used to access your DVR remotely.
3) Select the update option (Firmware / Language / Logo) you want. For details, please see the
description below.

Firmware
To upgrade your DVR firmware remotely, click Firmware tab, and follow the steps below:
a). In the Firmware section, you will see the current firmware version. To upgrade the firmware
version of your DVR, click Add to locate and select the firmware file. The file will be shown in the
firmware list.
b). If you want to backup your system before upgrading the firmware version of your DVR, select
System Backup in the Configure File section, click to specify the location for saving system
backup, and click Backup to start the backup process.
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c). To start upgrading the DVR firmware, choose the file from the firmware list, and click Update
Firmware to start the upgrade process.
Language
To update the DVR OSD language, click Language tab, and follow the steps below:

a). Get the language files you want to update from your distributor.
b) Click Add to locate and select the files needed. The files will be shown in the list. If you add the
wrong file, select it and click Remove.
c). To start updating the OSD language, choose the files from the list, and click Update Language to
start the upgrade process.
Logo
To replace the logo shown in the DVR boot display, click Logo tab, and follow the steps below:

a). Prepare a graphic file in the BMP format for replacement.
Note: Use the image software to set the image size to 320 * 240, and save the image as an 8-bit
(64-color) image in the "BMP" format.
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b) Click Add to locate and select the graphic file. The file will be shown in the list. If you add the wrong
file, select it and click Remove.
c). To start updating the logo, choose the file from the list, and click Update Logo to start the upgrade
process.
L Lo og g
Click to view all the event and record logs (All), or search for the specific log(s) by date or by record
type (Condition).
There are three types of logs: Event, Record and Backup. To playback the recorded data for a specific record
or backup log, select the log, and double-click to start the video playback.
For detailed playback operation, please refer to Playback at page 56.
Event
Select All to show all event logs, or Condition to search for the specific log(s) by date.
All

Button Description
Query This button is effective when Condition is selected.
Delete / Delete All Click Delete to remove the selected log(s), or click Delete All to clear the current log
list.
Tip: To select more logs all at once, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard,
and click to select the logs you want to remove.
Close Click Close to quit this window.

Note: When All is selected, the date selection function (From / To), Record Type and Query are
disabled.
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Condition

Button / Function Description
Date Selection
(From / To)
Choose the specific date range including the event / record logs you might want.
Query When all the search criteria are set, click to search the specified logs. The result will be
displayed in the log list, arranged by time from the earliest to the latest.
Delete / Delete All Click Delete to remove the selected log(s), or click Delete All to clear the current log list.
Tip: To select more logs all at once, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard, and click
to select the logs you want to remove.
Record
Select All to show all record logs, or Condition to search for the specific log(s) by date or by record type.
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Button Description
Delete / Delete All Click to remove the unnecessary log / all logs.
Play Click to play the selected record log. The playback panel will be shown for your further
operation. For playback details, please see Playback Screen at page 56.
Repair Click to fix the log with errors.
Apply This button is available in the Record tab when the Reserve checkbox is
checked or unchecked.
If you want to keep an important record log for future reference and it cant be
removed, check the Reserve checkbox, and click Apply. The selected log will be
kept and wont be deleted when somebody accidentally or intentionally chooses it and
click Delete or Delete All.

disabled.
Condition

Date Selection
(From / To)
Record Type This section is enabled only when the Record tab is selected.
Select the record type you want to search (User / Alarm / Motion).
Play Click to play the selected record log. The playback panel will be shown for your further
Repair Click to fix the log with errors.
Apply This button is available in the Record tab when the Reserve checkbox is checked or
unchecked.
If you want to keep an important record log for future reference and it cant be removed, check
the Reserve checkbox, and click Apply. The selected log will be kept and wont be deleted
when somebody accidentally or intentionally chooses it and click Delete or Delete All.
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Backup
Select All to show all download logs, or Condition to search for the specific log(s) by date.
All

Button Description
Delete / Delete All Click Delete to remove the selected log(s), or click Delete All to clear the current log
list.
Tip: To select more logs all at once, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard,
and click to select the logs you want to remove.

disabled.
Condition

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Date Selection
(From / To)
Play Click to play the selected download log. The playback panel will be shown for your further
Playback Screen
When you select and play the recorded data for a specific log in (Log) Record or Backup,
you will immediately go into the playback mode, and the following playback panel appears. For the
function of each part on the panel, please refer to the following description.

1 11 1
Playback / Download
Info Display
This area shows the detailed playback / download information, such as the file name,
record date and time, and the speed, etc.
2 22 2 Playback Progress Bar This area shows the playback progress and the progress percentage.
3 33 3
Playback Operation This area is enabled only when the playback is started.
(Rewind) / (Forward) / (Stop) / (Pause) / (Play)
Rewind / Forward
Click once to get 2X fast rewind / forward, twice to get 4X, three times to get 8X, and
four times to get 16X the highest.
4 44 4 De-Interlace Click to reduce the vibration of the paused picture.
Information
To view the current network connection details, click this button.
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DVR Control
When the AP is connected to the DVR, this DVR control panel will be enabled, and you can control the
DVR remotely. For the function of each button, please refer to the following description.

1
Click the channel No. (CH1 ~ CH16) to see the live view of the selected channel.
Click the view mode you want to see. There are 10 modes for your choice:

View CH1, CH2, CH5 and CH6 View CH3, CH4, CH7 and CH8
View CH9, CH10, CH13 and CH14 View CH11, CH12, CH15 and CH16

View the 1
st
channel of the selected 4-cut view mode
View the 2
nd
View the 3
rd

View the 4
th
View CH1 ~ CH9
View the whole 16 channels
2
Channel
Selection
You can also click or to go to the previous / next channel of the selected channel.
This 4-cut view button is disabled because this DVR doesnt support this button. To choose the quad view,
please select / / / .
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3 Digital Zoom
Click to zoom in / out the selected channel image.
4 Full Sequence /
Quad Sequence
Quad Sequence
Click to display the 4 quad display modes one by one.
The 1
st
view is CH1, CH2, CH5 & CH6,
the 2
nd
the 3
rd
view is CH9, CH10, CH13 & CH14, and
the 4
th
view is CH11, CH12, CH15 & CH16.
When the 4
th
view is displayed, it will start from the 1
st
view again.
To exit from this display mode, click any other channel display button.
Full Sequence
Click to display each channel one by one, starting from CH1. When CH16 is displayed, it will start from CH1
again.
To exit from this display mode, click any other channel display button.
5 Key Lock
Click to enable the DVR key lock function.
To unlock the DVR, key in your password, and click .
6
Search
Click to enter the DVR full search menu.
You can check all the logs here, and select one of them to payback.
7 Playback (Stop) / (Pause) / (Rewind) / (Play) / (Slow Playback) / (Forward)
Rewind / Forward
Click once to get 4X fast rewind / forward, twice to get 8X, three times to get 16X, and four times to get 32X the
highest.
Slow Playback
Click once to get 4X slow playback and twice to get 8X slow playback.
8 Audio Channel
Selection

Click the button 1, 2, 3 or 4 to hear the audio from the audio channel 1, 2, 3 or 4.
This function is not available for 4CH DVR model without a fan.
For the audio channel(s) of each model, please see 11). / in the section 2.1 Front Panel at page 3.
In the live mode, you can only hear the live audio; in the playback mode, you can only hear the playback audio.
9 Menu and Arrow
Keys
Click (Menu) to enter the menu / exit the menu mode.
Click the arrow keys to move the cursor and make the selection:
/ : Move the cursor up / down to select the previous / next menu or sub-menu function, or change the setting.
/ : Move the cursor left / right to the previous / next sub-menu items.
10 Enter Click to confirm the setting or enter your selection.
11 Turbo
To speed up the menu selection or the control of the PTZ camera via the AP, users can activate the turbo function
by clicking .

REMOTE OPERATION
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8.2 IE Web Browser
You can view the images or operate your DVR with IE web browser.
Note: The supported PC operation systems are Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Step 1: Key in the IP address used by your DVR in the URL address box, such as 60.121.46.236, and press Enter.
You will be prompted to enter the user name and password to access the DVR.
If the port number your DVR used is NOT 80, you need to key in the port number additionally. The format is
ipaddress:portnum. For example, for IP address 60.121.46.236 and port No. 888, please key
in http://60.121.46.236:888 into the URL address box, and press Enter.
Step 2: Enter the user name and password, the same as the ones used at AP login, and press OK. You will see a
similar screen as the following when the login information is correct.

1 Home
Press to go to the main page of the DVR
2
Config.
Press to go to the detailed DVR setting.
3
Menu and Arrow
Keys
Press to enter the menu / exit the menu mode.
Press the arrow keys to move the cursor and make the selection:
/ : Move the cursor up / down to select the previous / next menu or sub-menu function, or change the setting.
/ : Move the cursor left / right to the previous / next sub-menu items.
4 Key Lock
Press to enable the DVR key lock function. To unlock the DVR, key in your password, and press .
REMOTE OPERATION
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5 Enter
Press to confirm the setting or enter your selection.
6 Digital Zoom
Press to zoom in / out the selected channel image.
7 Search
Press to enter the DVR full search menu.
You can check all the logs here, and select one of them to payback.
8
Playback control
buttons
(Stop) / (Play) / (Rewind) / (Forward) / (Pause) / (Slow Playback)
Rewind / Forward
Press once to get 4X fast rewind / forward, twice to get 8X, three times to get 16X, and four times to get 32X the
highest.
Slow Playback
Press once to get 4X slow playback and twice to get 8X slow playback.
9
Single Channel
Selection
Press the channel No. (CH1 ~ CH16) to see the live view of the selected channel.
You can also press or to go to the previous / next channel of the selected channel.
10 Display Mode
Press the display mode you want to see. There are 3 modes for your choice:
Press / / to show 4-cut / 9-cut / 16-cut display.
11 Snapshot
Press to take a snapshot for the current view, and open another browser window to display the captured
image.
12
Quad Sequence /
Full Sequence
Quad Sequence
Press to display the 4 quad display modes one by one.
The 1
st
the 2
nd
the 3
rd
view is CH9, CH10, CH13 & CH14, and
the 4
th
view is CH11, CH12, CH15 & CH16.
When the 4
th
view is displayed, it will start from the 1
st
view again.
To exit from this display mode, press any other channel display button.
Full Sequence
Press to display each channel one by one, starting from CH1. When CH16 is displayed, it will start from CH1
again.
To exit from this display mode, press any other channel display button.
13
Web
Transmission
MPEG4 / JPEG / QuickTime
QuickTime is Apple Inc.s multimedia software. You need to have QuickTime installed in you operation system
first. When QuickTime is selected, you will be promoted to enter the user name and password to access the
server of the DVR.
14 Change Quality
BEST / HIGH / NORMAL / BASIC
Press to change the image quality.
15
Change
Resolution
4 CIF / CIF
Press to change the image resolution (4CIF: 720*480 / CIF: 352*240)
16
Audio Channel
Selection

To hear the audio for a channel that supports audio recording in the live or playback mode, click 1, 2, 3 or 4 to
hear the audio from the audio channel 1, 2, 3 or 4.
This function is not available for 4CH DVR model without a fan.
For the audio channel(s) of each model, please see 11). / in the section 2.1 Front Panel at page 3.
means the audio channel is not connected to the camera supporting audio.

REMOTE OPERATION
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8.3 QuickTime Player
You can also use the QuickTime player to remotely log into the DVR and check the live view only.

Note: QuickTime is Apples multimedia software. You need to have QuickTime installed in you operation system
first, and you can access the DVR to see the live view.
If you have installed QuickTime, please skip Step 1.
Step 1: Go to Apples official website to download QuickTime. The website address is as follows:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/win.html
a). Click D Do ow wn nl lo oa ad d to go into the download page, and select to download the free player.
b). Leave your Email address, and press F Fr re ee e D Do ow wn nl lo oa ad d N No ow w to download the latest QuickTime player.
c). When the download is completed, execute the Q Qu ui ic ck kT Ti im me eI In ns st ta al ll le er r. .e ex xe e file, and follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the installation procedure.
Step 2: Open your QuickTime player. Select File Open URL, and key in the URL address.
The URL format is rtsp://ipaddress/live/mpeg4 (For example, rtsp://59.124.231.75/live/mpeg4).
Click OK to continue.

Step 3: A pop-up window will appear and prompt you to enter the authentication information. Key in the user
name and password for accessing your DVR. The user name and password are the same as the ones
you use to log into the AP.
If the information is correct, press OK to go on. If not, press Cancel to quit the accessing.

Step 4: When the login is successful, you will see a similar screen as the following.
APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION
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For 16CH DVR
Siren: When the DVR is triggered by alarm or motion, the COM
connects with NO and the siren with strobe starts wailing and
flashing.

Magnetic Contact: When the magnetic contact is opened, the
alarm will be triggered and the recording is on.

PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 GND GROUND
2~9 ALARM INPUT
Connect ALARM INPUT (PIN 2 -- 9) and GND (PIN 1) connector with wires. Once an
alarm is triggered, the DVR will start recording and the buzzer will be on.
PIN 2 is Alarm 8. Once the alarm is triggered, the CH8 of the DVR will start alarm-triggered recording.
PIN 9 is Alarm 10 Once the alarm is triggered, the CH10 of the DVR will start alarm-triggered recording.
10 PIN OFF NA
11 PIN OFF NA
12 PIN OFF NA
13 EXTERNAL ALARM NO
Under the normal operation, COM disconnects with NO. But when any alarm is
triggered, COM connects with NO.
Attention: The voltage restriction is under DC24V 1A.
14 PIN OFF NA
15~22 ALARM INPUT
Connect ALARM INPUT (PIN 15 22) and GND (PIN 1) connector with wires. Once
an alarm is triggered, the DVR will start recording and the buzzer will be on.
23 PIN OFF NA
24 PIN OFF NA
25 EXTERNAL ALARM COM
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For 8CH DVR
flashing.


1 GND GROUND
2~5 ALARM INPUT
Connect ALARM INPUT (PIN 2 5) and GND (PIN 1) connector with wires. Once an
6 ~ 12 PIN OFF NA
13 EXTERNAL ALARM NO.
14 PIN OFF NA
15~18 ALARM INPUT
Connect ALARM INPUT (PIN 15 18) and GND (PIN 1) connector with wires. Once
an alarm is triggered, the DVR will start recording and the buzzer will be on.
19~24 PIN OFF NA

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For 4CH DVR
flashing.


1~2 PIN OFF NA
3~6 ALARM INPUT
Connect ALARM INPUT (PIN 3 6) and GND (PIN 9) connector with wires. Once an
7 NC
Under the normal operation, COM connects with NC and disconnects from NO.
But when any alarm is triggered, COM disconnects with NC and connects with
NO.
8 NO
9 GND GROUND
10 RS485-B
Using RS-485 serial communication signals, DVR can be controlled by keyboard
controller.
11 RS485-A
Using RS-485 serial communication signals, DVR can be controlled by keyboard
controller.
12~14 PIN OFF NA

APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND
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APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND
Please upgrade the firmware of the DVR to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. If the
USB flash drive is not supported by the DVR, the "USB ERROR" message will be shown on the screen.
Note: Please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as "FAT32".
MANUFACTURER MODEL CAPACITY
256MB
JetFlash 110
512MB
JetFlash V30 1GB
JetFlash 150 1GB
JetFlash V20 1GB
Transcend
JFV10 4GB
256MB
512MB Kingston DataTraveler DTI KUSBDTI/256FE
2GB
256MB
PQI Cool Drive (U339)
512MB
256MB
HANDY STENO HF202
512MB
USB2.0 Flash Drive HS120 1GB
USB2.0 Flash Drive AH320 1GB
Apacer
AH221 2GB
USB2.0 Flash Disk-PD1 1GB
USB2.0 Flash Disk-RB15 1GB
USB2.0 Flash Disk-PD4 1GB
Adata
PD10 2GB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro
4GB

APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND
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APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND
Please upgrade the firmware of the DVR to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table.
MANUFACTURER MODEL CAPACITY ROTATION
Deskstar 7K250, HDS722516VLAT20 160GB 7200 rpm
HDS722516VLAT80 160GB 7200 rpm
HDS722516DLAT80 160GB 7200 rpm
Deskstar 7K250, HDS722525VLAT80 250GB 7200 rpm
HITACHI
Deskstar 511DHT0021 500GB 7200 rpm
DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y160L0 160GB 7200 rpm
DiamondMax 10 6L160R0 160GB 7200 rpm
DiamondMax 10 6L200R0 200GB 7200 rpm
DiamondMax 10 6L200PO 200GB 7200 rpm
MaxLine Plus , Model#7Y250P0 250GB 7200 rpm
DiamondMax 10 6L250R0-3 250GB 7200 rpm
Maxtor
DiamondMax 10 HDMA6L300RO-3 300GB 7200 rpm
Barracuda 7200.7 Plus, ST3160023A 160GB 7200 rpm
Barracuda 7200.8 ST3200826A 200GB 7200 rpm
Barracuda 7200.8 ST3250826A 250GB 7200 rpm
Barracuda 7200.8 ST3300831A/P 300GB 7200 rpm
Barracuda 7200.8 ST3400832A/P 400GB 7200 rpm
7200.9 ST3200827A/P 200GB 7200 rpm
7200.10 ST3250620A/P 250GB 7200 rpm
Seagate
7200.10 ST3320620A/P 320GB 7200 rpm
Caviar SE WD1600JB 160GB 7200 rpm
Caviar WD2000BB-00DWA0 200GB 7200 rpm
Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 rpm
Western Digital
Cavir RE WD2500SB-01KBC0 250GB 7200 rpm

APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE
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APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE
The recording time varies depending on the following factors:
Different camera quality
Different picture composition (such as frequency of the object movement)
Take NTSC video system and outdoor image capture as an example
Record Mode Quality IPS 750G Record Time (Hour) Record Day
Best 30 568 23.7
15 1136 47.3
7 2155 89.8
Frame
3 3289 137.1
High 30 772 32.2
15 1488 62.0
7 2841 118.4
3 3676 153.2
Normal 30 1096 45.7
15 1562 65.1
7 2315 96.5
3 3125 130.2
Basic 30 1689 70.4
15 3125 130.2
7 4464 186.0
3 6944 289.4
Best 120 651 27.1
60 1330 55.4
30 2315 96.5
CIF
15 3676 153.2
High 120 1008 42.0
60 1689 70.4
30 2841 118.4
15 4167 173.6
Normal 120 1225 51.1
60 2155 89.8
30 3906 162.8
15 5682 236.7
Basic 120 1389 57.9
60 2404 100.2
30 4808 200.3
15 7812 325.5
APPENDIX 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
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APPENDIX 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Please refer to the table below for easy troubleshooting. The table describes some typical problems and also their
solutions. Please check them before calling your DVR dealer.
FAQ (Frequently ask question)
Questions Solutions
Check power cord connection. No power
Confirm that there is power supplied from the outlet.
DVR is not working when pressing any button You might be under Key Lock mode. Press any key and enter the password to exit
this mode.
Replace with another HDD for testing.
Replace with another HDD cable for testing.
HDD detection failed
Make sure HDD Master, Slave mode is correctly set.
Replace with another USB flash drive for testing. Cant detect your USB flash drive
Format the USB flash drive as FAT32 format and try again.
Confirm the camera is power supplied.
Check the setting of the camera lens.
Check the monitors video cable and connection.
No live images
Check the cameras video cable and connection.
B/W or flashing live images Make sure the DVR video system conforms with your local system as follows:
1. Turn off the DVR.
2. Connect your camera(s) to the DVR and power supply, and turn on the DVR
again. The DVR will automatically detect the video system (NTSC/ PAL) in
your region.
Check if the HDD is installed and connected properly. No recorded video
Check the MANUAL RECORD ENABLE is set to ON , and the record function in
the CAMERA menu is set to ON too.
Timer recording is not working Check if TIMER RECORD ENABLE option is set to ON and the timer schedule
has been arranged.
Check if EVENT RECORD ENABLE option is set to ON.
Check the detection function DET is set to ON.
Motion detection recording is not working
Check the detection area AREA has been setup.
Cant play the recorded data on my DVR There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly.
If not, your DVR will stop the playback.
For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least 273
seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.
Cant backup the video with audio Make sure the audio cameras are connected to the DVR channels which support
the audio function (CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).
Check the DVR firmware version. Cant view the DVR images over the network
with IE web browser
Please choose to allow the web browser ActiveX or applet in the pop-out message.
You need to be a supervisor to operate this function. For details, please see
Account at page 43.
Check if the network connection information is correct (IP Address / Port / User
Name / Password).
Failed to backup the recorded files of the DVR
from remote PC side.
(For details, please see Network Backup at
page 36.)
Specify the hard disk (HDD Number) and channel number (Channel) within which
have the recorded data you need.
Check the USB flash drive is formatted to FAT32. Failed to upgrade the firmware / OSD file
Check the firmware / OSD file is correct.
Check whether if the batteries are installed or not.
Aim at the IR receiving zone and try again.
Cant use the IR remote control
Check the lock button on the DVR front panel is switched to the right position.

APPENDIX 6 DEFAULT VALUE
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APPENDIX 6 DEFAULT VALUE
Default Value
Items Default Value
DVR Side:
ADMIN Password 0000
Channel Title Display ON
Event Status Display ON
Image Size CIF
Image Quality BEST
Image Per Second (IPS) 120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL)
Record Timer OFF
Detection Timer OFF
Date Format Y/M/D
Daylight Saving OFF
Camera BRIG (Brightness) 128
Camera CONT (Contrast) 098
Camera SATU (Saturation) 128
Camera HUE 128
Camera COV (Covert Screen) OFF
Camera REC ON
Detection OFF
Detection - LS 07
Detection - SS 03
Detection - TS 02
Detection - RE 10
Detection - Alarm OFF
Alert Buzzer ON
Alert Buzzer Duration 5 seconds
Network - IP Address 192.168.1.10
Port 80
De-interlace ON
Quad Dwell Duration 3 seconds
Full Screen Dwell Duration 3 seconds
Manual/ Event/ Timer Record ON
Event Record IPS 120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL)
Timer Record IPS 120 (NTSC) / 100 (PAL)
Pre-alarm Record ON
Serial Type RS485
Baud Rate 2400
Host ID 0
Auto Keylock (SEC) 30
Language English (Multi-lingual OSD selectable)
AP Side:
User Name admin
Password admin
Port 80
IP Address 192.168.1.10

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