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User Manual (V2.2.3)

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

FCC compliance:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply

therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage

Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted

municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local

supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection

points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted

municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery

information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate

cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier

or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact

dealer.

This manual is applicable to the following models:

DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16

This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to

change without notice. The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. We will readily

improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

•Unit is designed for indoor use only.

•Keep all liquids away from the device.

•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping

it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or

equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery

manufacturer.

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Product Key Features

General

PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs. 

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H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition. 

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Encoding at up to WD1 (PAL: 960×576, NTSC: 960×480) resolution for DS-DVR04, DS-

DVR08, DS-DVR16-WH, DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16, models; and up to 4CIF

resolution for DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16-HH, DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16

models. 

Each channel supports dual-stream. 

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Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality,

etc. 

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Input and output video quality is configurable. 

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Normal and event recording parameters configurable per individual camera. 

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Encoding for audio/video composite stream or video stream; audio and video synchronization during

composite stream encoding. 

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Watermark technology. 

Local Monitoring

Simultaneous HDMI/VGA and CVBS outputs. 

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HDMI/VGA output at up to 1920×1080P resolution. 

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1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36-division live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable. 

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Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle view is also

provided, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted. 

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Quick setting menu is provided for live view. 

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The selected live view channel can be shielded. 

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Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception and video loss alarm functions. 

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Privacy mask. 

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Multiple PTZ protocols supported; setting and calling of PTZ preset, patrol and pattern. 

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Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse. 

HDD Management

1 SATA hard disk can be connected to DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16-HH, DS-DVR04,

DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16. 

8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected. 

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HDD group management. 

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Support HDD standby function. 

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HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W). 

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HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel. 

Recording and Playback

Holiday recording schedule configuration. 

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Normal and event video encoding parameters. 

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Multiple recording types: manual, normal, motion, alarm, motion/alarm and motion & alarm.

Note: The alarm, motion/alarm and motion & alarm recording types are provided for certain

models only. 

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8 recording time periods with separated recording types. 

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Pre-record and post-record for motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule and

manual recording. 

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Searching record files by event. 

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Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags. 

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Locking and unlocking record files. 

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Local redundant recording. 

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Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc. 

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Smart search for the selected area in the video. 

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Zooming in when playback. 

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Playing reversely. 

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Support pause, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating by

dragging the mouse. 

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4/8/16-ch synchronous playback. 

Backup

Export video data by USB, SATA or eSATA storage device.

Note: The eSATA is supported by certain models only. 

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Export video clips when playback. 

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Management and maintenance of backup devices. 

Alarm and Exception

Configurable arming time of alarm input/output (for certain models only). 

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Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal,video input/output standard

mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record, HDD error, and

HDD full, etc. 

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Alarm event triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center and sending

email. 

Automatic restore when system is abnormal. 

Other Local Functions

Operable by mouse, IR remote control or front panel (for 7300 and 8100). 

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Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define

their operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel. 

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Operation, exceptions and log recording and searching. 

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Import and export of device configuration information. 

Network Functions

1 self-adaptive 10M/100M network interface for DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-

DVR16WH/FH/HH and DS-DVR04, DS-DVR08, DS-DVR16-HV, and 1 self-adaptive

10M/100M/1000M network interface for 7300, and 2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network

interfaces for 8100 models. 

IPv6 is supported. 

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TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTSP, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, UPnP™, NFS,

and iSCSI are supported. 

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TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast. 

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Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and downloading files

broken transfer resume. 

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Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters. 

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Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status. 

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Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse. 

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Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading. 

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Remote system restart. 

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RS-232 and RS-485 transparent channel transmission. 

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Note: RS-232 serial port is provided for 7300 and 8100 models only. 

Alarm event and exception information can be sent to the remote host. 

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Remotely start/stop recording. 

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Upgrade by remote FTP server. 

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Remote PTZ control. 

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Two-way audio and voice broadcasting. 

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Embedded WEB server. 

Development Scalability:

SDK for Windows and Linux system. 

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Source code of application software for demo. 

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Development support and training for application system. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Key Features ............................................................................................4

C H A P T E R 1..........................................................................................................11

Introduction ................................................................................................................11

1.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................12

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ........................................................................19

1.3 USB Mouse Operation ...................................................................................21

1.4 Input Method Description...............................................................................21

1.5 Rear Panel....................................................................................................22

1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the Device.......................................................27

C H A P T E R 2..........................................................................................................28

Getting Started ...........................................................................................................28

C H A P T E R 3..........................................................................................................33

Live View ...................................................................................................................33

3.1 Introduction of Live View ..............................................................................34

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode........................................................................35

3.2.1 Front Panel Operation............................................................................35

3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View ...............................................................35

3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor ...................................................................36

3.2.4 Main/Aux Output Switching...................................................................37

3.2.5 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode...............................................37

3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings..........................................................................40

3.4 Channel-zero Encoding..................................................................................42

3.5 User Logout..................................................................................................43

C H A P T E R 4..........................................................................................................44

PTZ Controls..............................................................................................................44

4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings...............................................................................45

4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns ............................................................45

4.2.1 Customizing Presets..............................................................................45

4.2.2 Calling Presets......................................................................................46

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols..............................................................................47

4.2.4 Calling Patrols......................................................................................49

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns.............................................................................50

4.2.6 Calling Patterns....................................................................................51

4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar......................................................................................51

C H A P T E R 5..........................................................................................................53

Record Settings...........................................................................................................53

5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters ...................................................................54

5.2 Configuring Record Schedule .........................................................................56

5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record..............................................................60

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record...............................................................63

5.5 Configuring Manual Record............................................................................65

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5.6

Configuring Holiday Record ......................................................................................

5.7

Configuring Redundant Record .................................................................................

5.8

Configuring HDD Group for Record .........................................................................

5.9

Files Protection ..........................................................................................................

C H A P T E R 6 .........................................................................................................................

Playback .....................................................................................................................................

6.1

Playing Back Record Files ...............................................................................

6.1.1

Playing Back by Channel ..........................................................................

6.1.2

Playing Back by Time ...............................................................................

6.1.3

Playing Back by Event Search ..................................................................

6.1.4

Playing Back by Tag .................................................................................

6.1.5

Playing Back by Searching System Log ...................................................

6.1.6

Playing Back External Files ......................................................................

6.2

Auxiliary Functions of Playback ......................................................................

6.2.1

Playing Back Frame by Frame ..................................................................

6.2.2

Smart Search .............................................................................................

6.2.3

Digital Zoom .............................................................................................

6.2.4

Reverse Playback of Multi-channel ..........................................................

C H A P T E R 7 .........................................................................................................................

Backup

.......................................................................................................................................

7.1

Backing up Record Files ..................................................................................

7.1.1

Quick Export .............................................................................................

7.1.2

Backing up by Normal Video Search ........................................................

7.1.3

Backing up by Event Search .....................................................................

7.1.4

Backing up Video Clips ...........................................................................

100

Managing Backup Devices ............................................................................................

102

C H A P T E R 8 .......................................................................................................................

105

Alarm Settings .........................................................................................................................

105

8.1

Setting Motion Detection .........................................................................................

106

8.2

Setting Sensor Alarms ..............................................................................................

108

8.3

Detecting Video Loss ...............................................................................................

111

8.4

Detecting Video Tampering......................................................................................

112

8.5

Handling Exceptions ................................................................................................

113

8.6

Setting Alarm Response Actions ..............................................................................

114

8.7

Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually.......................................................

116

C H A P T E R 9 .......................................................................................................................

117

Network Settings .....................................................................................................................

117

9.1

Configuring General Settings ...................................................................................

118

9.2

Configuring Advanced Settings ...............................................................................

121

9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ..........................................................................

121

9.2.2 Configuring DDNS ........................................................................................

121

9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ................................................................................

125

9.2.4 Configuring SNMP ........................................................................................

125

9.2.5 Configuring UPnP™ ......................................................................................

126

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9.2.6 Configuring Remote Alarm Host ..........................................................127

9.2.7 Configuring Multicast .........................................................................128

9.2.8 Configuring RTSP ..............................................................................129

9.2.9 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports......................................................129

9.2.10 Configuring Email.............................................................................130

9.3 Checking Network Traffic............................................................................ 132

9.4 Network Detection.......................................................................................133

9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ................................................133

9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet ...................................................................133

9.4.3 Checking Network Status.....................................................................135

9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics.................................................................136

C H A P T E R 1 0.....................................................................................................137

HDD Management....................................................................................................137

10.1 Initializing HDDs ...................................................................................... 138

10.2 Managing Network HDD............................................................................140

10.3 Managing HDD Group...............................................................................143

10.3.1 Setting HDD Groups .........................................................................143

10.3.2 Setting HDD Property........................................................................144

10.4 Configuring Quota Mode............................................................................ 146

10.5 Checking HDD Status................................................................................148

10.6 Checking S.M.A.R.T. Information ...............................................................149

10.7 Detecting Bad Sector..................................................................................150

10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms...................................................................151

C H A P T E R 11......................................................................................................152

Camera Settings........................................................................................................152

11.1 Configuring OSD Settings ..........................................................................153

11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask .......................................................................... 154

11.3 Configuring Video Parameters..................................................................... 155

C H A P T E R 1 2.....................................................................................................156

Device Management and Maintenance .......................................................................156

12.1 Viewing System Information....................................................................... 157

12.1.1 Viewing Device Information ..............................................................157

12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information .............................................................157

12.1.3 Viewing Record Information ..............................................................158

12.1.4 Viewing Network Information ............................................................158

12.1.5 Viewing HDD Information.................................................................159

12.2 Searching & Exporting Log Files.................................................................160

12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ......................................................162

12.4 Upgrading System ..................................................................................... 164

12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ....................................................164

12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP.............................................................................164

12.5 Restoring Default Settings ..........................................................................166

C H A P T E R 1 3.....................................................................................................167

Others......................................................................................................................167

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