Foreword
Models
MXVR1004-I Series
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.
Signal Words Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results.
TIPS
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.
Revision History
Version Revision Content Release date
V1.0.0 First release. November 2021
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy
protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification
to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.
We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in
compliance with the manual.
The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions.
For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or
visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found
between the electronic version and the paper version.
Mobile Network Video Recorder
(MNVR4104-I/MNVR4208-I Series)
User’s Manual
V1.0.1
Foreword
Models
MNVR4104/4208-I Series
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.
Signal Words Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results.
TIPS
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
NOTE
Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.
Revision History
Version Revision Content Release date
V1.0.1
Add AI setting and modify the screenshot of the WEB
interface.
June 2022
V1.0.0 First release. November 2021
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy
protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification
to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.
We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in
compliance with the manual.
The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions.
For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or
visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found
between the electronic version and the paper version.
All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates
might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations
and technical data. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the manual are properties of their
respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if any problems occur while
using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, we reserve the right of final explanation.
IV
Important Safeguards and Warnings
This chapter describes the contents covering proper handling of the Recorder, hazard prevention,
and prevention of property damage. Read these contents carefully before using the Recorder,
comply with them when using, and keep it well for future reference.
Requirements
Do not place or install the Recorder near a heat source or where there is direct sunshine.
Do not install the Recorder in a humid, dusty, or smoggy place.
Install the Recorder horizontally or in a stable place. Take measures to prevent it from falling.
Do not drip or splash liquid onto the Recorder. Make sure that the Recorder does not bear any
objects filled with liquid to prevent liquid from flowing into the Recorder.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the Recorder, which might result in damage.
Install the Recorder in a place with good ventilation. Do not clog the air vents of the Recorder.
Use the Recorder only within the rated input and output range.
Do not dismantle the Recorder without permission.
Do not transport the Recorder with the front panel on the bottom.
Transport, use and store the Recorder under the allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Do not expose the Recorder to water or excessive moisture when washing the car. A failure to
follow this instruction might result in short circuit, fire, or other malfunctions.
The dust on the circuit board will cause short circuit, which affect the normal operation of the
Recorder and even damage the Recorder. To make the Recorder work stably for a long time,
please regularly use the brush to remove the dust from components, including circuit board,
connectors, and chassis.
Keep the Recorder installed horizontally and make sure the internal anti-vibration components
work properly.
Unlock the HDD box before pulling it out; otherwise there might cause damage to the Recorder.
After all the cables are connected, tie up the cables to avoid the dangers such as short circuit,
heat and electric shock resulted from loose cables.
When a Recorder is connected with a car mount display, mount the camera at least 2m away
from the display. If the camera and display are too close, tune down the volume of the car
mount display to avoid squeal.
Power Requirements
Use the battery exactly as prescribed; otherwise, the battery might catch fire or explode!
Always replace with the same type of batteries!
Use the wires (power cords) recommended for the region where the Recorder is used within the
specified range of specifications!
The appliance coupler is a disconnection Recorder. Keep a convenient angle when using it.
Take care to complete the circuit connection. A failure to follow this instruction might result in
Recorder damage.
Prevent short circuit from occurring on all external wiring parts.
After all the lines connections are completed, you can start connecting power cable.
Ensure the project is well grounded to avoid interference to video and audio signals and avoid
electrostatic or induced voltage to damage the Recorder.
Unplug the power cable before you remove the audio/video signal cable, RS-232 or RS-485
cable; otherwise these ports might be damaged.
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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................... II
Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................................................................................................. IV
1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Functions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Dimensions and Installation ......................................................................................................................... 3
Out-of-box Check ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Recorder Structure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3 Port Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.4 Dimensional drawing .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1 Installing HDD .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.2 Installing SIM Card and SD Card ............................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.3 Installing Antenna ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.4 Fixing the Recorder .................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.5 Connecting to Power Cables .................................................................................................................................. 19
Audio and Video Input and Output Connection .......................................................................................................... 21
2.4.1 About audio and video input ................................................................................................................................. 21
2.4.2 About audio and video output .............................................................................................................................. 23
Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.1 Alarm Input Type ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.5.2 Alarm Input Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
3 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Booting up Recorder ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Initializing Recorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Logging in to Recorder .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Configuring IP Address .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Configuring General Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 30
3.5.1 Setting General Information ................................................................................................................................... 30
3.5.2 Date and Time Settings............................................................................................................................................. 31
Configuring Remote Recorders .......................................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.1 Initializing the Remote Recorder .......................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.2 Adding a Remote Recorder ..................................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.3 Modifying IP Address of Remote Recorder ....................................................................................................... 37
Configuring Record ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Storage Plan ............................................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.1 Configuring Recording Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 41
4 Function Modules Operations .................................................................................................................... 43
Live ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.1.2 Live Channels ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.1.3 Voice Talk ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
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4.1.4 PTZ Control.................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Record Playback ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.1 Playback Control Bar .................................................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.2 Playing Back Video Recordings .............................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.3 Clipping Recording File ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Viewing Alarm Info .................................................................................................................................................................. 53
5 System Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 55
Configuring Alarm Event Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 55
5.1.1 Configuring Video Detect Settings ...................................................................................................................... 55
5.1.2 Configuring Alarm Input Settings ........................................................................................................................ 58
5.1.3 Configuring Exception .............................................................................................................................................. 60
5.1.4 Configuring Alarm Out Settings ............................................................................................................................ 62
Configuring AI Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 63
5.2.2 Face Detection and Recognition ........................................................................................................................... 65
5.2.3 Number Plate................................................................................................................................................................ 77
5.2.4 Passenger Flow Measurement ............................................................................................................................... 80
Backing up File .......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Display Output Settings ............................................................................................................................... 83
5.4.1 Configuring Live Audio ............................................................................................................................................. 83
5.4.2 Configuring Tour Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 84
5.4.3 Configuring TV Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 85
5.4.4 Configuring Video Mirror Settings ....................................................................................................................... 85
Configuring Camera Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 86
5.5.1 Configuring Camera Properties ............................................................................................................................. 86
5.5.2 Configuring Encode Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 87
5.5.3 Configuring PTZ Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 90
5.5.4 Viewing PoE .................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Configuring Network Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 92
5.6.1 Configuring Connection Settings ......................................................................................................................... 92
5.6.2 Configuring Wireless Network Settings .............................................................................................................. 93
5.6.3 Configuring Cellular Settings ................................................................................................................................. 96
5.6.4 Configuring Email Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 97
5.6.5 Configuring Auto Register Settings ..................................................................................................................... 99
5.6.6 Configuring P2P Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 100
5.6.7 Configuring Operation Platform ........................................................................................................................ 101
Managing Storage Device ................................................................................................................................................. 102
5.7.1 Configuring Basic Information ............................................................................................................................ 102
5.7.2 Managing Disk .......................................................................................................................................................... 103
5.7.3 Configuring FTP Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 103
Configuring System .............................................................................................................................................................. 105
5.8.1 Security ........................................................................................................................................................................ 105
5.8.2 Configuring Vehicle Settings ............................................................................................................................... 108
5.8.3 Configuring Serial Port Parameters ................................................................................................................... 110
Managing User Account ..................................................................................................................................................... 111
5.9.1 User Management ................................................................................................................................................... 111
5.9.2 Group Management ............................................................................................................................................... 114
5.9.3 Resetting Password ................................................................................................................................................. 115
VIII
6 System Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................ 117
Viewing System Version ...................................................................................................................................................... 117
Upgrading System Firmware ............................................................................................................................................ 117
7 System Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 119
Maintenance Requirement ................................................................................................................................................ 119
Viewing System Information ............................................................................................................................................. 119
7.2.1 Viewing Log................................................................................................................................................................ 119
7.2.2 Viewing Network Information ............................................................................................................................. 120
7.2.3 Viewing Disk Information ..................................................................................................................................... 120
7.2.4 Viewing Satellite Information .............................................................................................................................. 121
Auto Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 122
7.3.1 Restarting System .................................................................................................................................................... 122
7.3.2 Configuring Auto Start........................................................................................................................................... 122
7.3.3 Configuring Auto Shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 123
7.3.4 Delay for Auto Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... 123
Backing Up and Restoring ................................................................................................................................................. 123
7.4.1 Backing Up Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 123
7.4.2 Importing and Exporting Files ............................................................................................................................ 124
7.4.3 Restoring to Default ................................................................................................................................................ 125
Network Sniffer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 126
8 Operating by DSS ...................................................................................................................................... 128
9 FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................. 129
Mouse Operations .................................................................................................................... 133
Disk Capacity Calculation ........................................................................................................ 135
Cybersecurity Recommendations ........................................................................................... 136
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1 Product Introduction
Overview
MNVR4104/4208-I series mobile video monitoring products are developed on the new generation of
platform, integrating video, locating, and driving recording.
Features:
Supporting up to four/eight routes of remote video input, and 4MP resolution.
The use of H.265 encoding ensures high encoding efficiency and saves storage space.
Netcom wireless network modules are built in after full consideration of network application
needs of car mount products.
The use of professional car-mount design in standard size features low power consumption and
novel shape.
Wide power voltage range adapts to various car mount power supply.
Unique HDD and SD car storage design makes recording backup and management easier.
This product can be widely used for car mount monitoring in public transportation, long-range
passenger transport, police patrol, urban management patrol, cash carriers, hazardous goods
transport, and logistics transport, or video monitoring in harsh environments.
Functions
Function Description
Storage
Stores the data in the dedicated format which cannot be falsified and
ensure the data security.
Compression
Supports multi-channel audio and video signals, and each channel signal
supports real-time compression by independent hardware to realize the
sync between sound and image.
Backup
Plug in a USB storage device (such as USB flash disk and mobile HDD)
to back up
You can back up the data by downloading the files from the device
HDD and SD card through Internet
Video playback
Every channel supports real-time and independent recording, and you
can play backward, monitor on Internet, query and download
recordings
Supports several playback modes: Slow playback, fast playback,
backward playback, and frame-by-frame playback.
Displays the accurate time when the event occurred during playback.
Operation through
Network
Supports remote operations through network, such as real-time remote
monitoring, recorded video search and playback, and PTZ control
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Function Description
Alarm linkage
Provides eight routes of electric level alarm inputs that can connect to
signals such as car door signal, cornering lamp signal, reversing and
braking signal, to give an indication and take a record
Supports one route of electric level alarm output to realize easy alarm
linkage
Supports protective circuit for alarm input port and alarm output port,
which protect the Device from damage.
Communication
interfaces
Offers RS-485 interfaces to connect with external devices
Offers RS-232 interfaces to connect with external car mount display
Offers standard Ethernet ports that support remote network accessing
Smart operations
Mouse operations
The same settings in the menu can be quickly copied and pasted
Satellite positioning
Supports positioning function and recording linkage. Recording search can
be linked with vehicle moving track
Cellular, Wi-Fi
networks
Adopts the latest wireless communication technology, which has improved
the manageability of the Device.
Removable HDD
The extractable and seismic design make you lock and move the HDD
easily to realize data backup. Just connect the removable HDD to the USB
port of PC, you can perform data-related operations conveniently.
Dual stream
To cope with the low-bandwidth and instability of wireless network, the
Device adopts the dual stream technology (respectively encode the
real-time video and encode video in network transmission) to optimize the
coding of network transmission, which improves the control capability of
wireless network transmission
Rollover and
collision detection
The integrated gyroscope supports detections of rollover, collision, rapid
turn, rapid speedup, sharp brake, ACC power off and timely releases alarms
through the platform.
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2 Dimensions and Installation
Describes the installation of hardware. Prior to installation, you need to know about the front panel,
rear panel, structural sizes, and interface definition of the device. Then you can install corresponding
HDD, SIM card, SD card, antenna, and devices.
Out-of-box Check
When you receive the Device, unpack the box for checks.
Firstly, check if there is any damage on the Device appearance (although the packing materials are
specially selected for protecting the Device from most of accidental hit during transportation).
Secondly, open the accessory box to check if the accessories are complete against the packing list.
Instructions about front panel, rear panel, and labels:
The functions of indicator lights and ports are described in the later chapter of the Manual.
The labels on the Device are very important for our after-sales service. To ensure the after-sales
service, keep the labels well, and do not tear or throw away. You need to provide the serial
number of the product when calling the after-sales service.
Recorder Structure
2.2.1 Front Panel
Describes the functions of the indicators and interfaces of the front panel.
Front Panel
Table 2-1 Descriptions of interfaces and indicators
No. Name Descriptions of interfaces and indicators
1
RJ-45 network port One network port.
USB interface
Two USB ports that connect to peripheral devices such as USB
storage device and mouse.
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No. Name Descriptions of interfaces and indicators
2
Lock switch (Device
switch)
When pulling out HDD, the Device must be unlocked, and if
the Device is turned on, it will shut down automatically.
To protect the HDD, this Device cannot be turned on if it is
unlocked. Turning on the device only after locking it
3 PWR
The red light is always on when the Device is powered on, and off
when the Device is powered off
4 REC
Recording status indicator. The blue light is always on when
recording, and off when not
5 HDD
HDD status indicator. The blue light is always on when there is an
HDD installed, and off when there is no HDD
6 ALM
Alarm status indicator. The blue light is always on when alarms
occur, and off when not
7 IR Receives infrared signal from remote control.
8 GPS
GPS status indicator. Glows blue when positioning is successful,
and the indicator is off when positioning fails.
This function is supported on the Device with GPS positioning
module.
9 3G
3G status indicator. Glows blue when 3G dial-
up is working
prope
rly, and the indicator is off when 3G function is not
enabled.
This function is supported on the Device with 3G module.
10 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi status indicator. Glows blue when Wi-
Fi connection is
correct, and the indicator is off when Wi-Fi is disconnected.
This function is supported on the Device with Wi-Fi module.
2.2.2 Rear Panel
Describes the interface functions of the rear panel.
The illustration of the rear panels of the Device. See Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3. Figure 2-2 describes
interface functions. For interface definitions, see “2.2.3Port Description”.
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MNVR4104-I rear panel
MNVR4208-I rear panel
Table 2-2 Descriptions of rear panel interfaces
No. Name Function
1
Positioning
antenna port
Connects with positioning antenna for receiving satellite positioning
signals
This function is supported on the Device with positioning module
2 Wi-Fi antenna port
Connects to Wi-Fi antenna and receives Wi-Fi signals.
This function is supported on the Device with Wi-Fi module.
3
3G/4G antenna
port
Connects to 3G/4G antenna for receiving cellular signals.
This function is supported on the Device with cellular modules.
4 VGA interface
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
For details, see “VGA Port” introduction.
5 AV OUT port
Connects to the display with audio function on the vehicle for
simultaneously video and audio data output. For details, see the "A/V
OUT port” introduction
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No. Name Function
6 RS-485 RS-485 communication port.
7 RS-232 interface
Connects to external RS-232 devices. For details, see the “RS-232
interface” introduction
8
CH1-4
Connects to IP camera.
Different devices corresponds to different number of channels
CH5-8
9 Power cable
Connects to DC 6V-DC 36V power supply for getting power from the
car accumulator
The red end with fuse is the anode of the power supply
(always-live wire)
The black wire is the ground wire
The orange one is the ACC signal (key starting wire)
10 ALARM/CAN/485
Alarm input/output port: Includes alarm input/output port,
grounding, and 12V output port. For details, see “
2.5Alarm Input
and Output Connection.”
CAN port: Used for data transfer between the Device and vehicle
CAN network or other devices with CAN port
A, B: Controls PTZ operations.
11 Voice talk port
Connects to voice talk device. For details, see “Voice Talk Port”
introduction.
12 EXTEND port See “EXTEND Port” introduction.
13 HDMI interface Used to connect with HDMI display
2.2.3 Port Description
This Manual only describes functions of all jacks of each interface. You can follow these descriptions
to prepare cables or contact our sales staff for purchasing cables.
2.2.3.1 Power Input
Power input interface
Table 2-3 Power input interfaces (left to right)
Cable color Pins
Red Anode input
Black Ground
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Cable color Pins
Orange ACC signal input
2.2.3.2 VGA interface
VGA interface
No. Function No. Function No. Function
1 +12V/1A output 5 Audio output 9 VGA line sync
2 Ground line 6 VGA_B 10 VGA line sync
3 VGA_G 7 VGA_R
- -
4 RXD_232 8 TXD_232 - -
2.2.3.3 EXTEND port
EXTEND port
Name Function
+5 USB +5V (bottom line)
+5 USB +5V (upper line)
-
USB data- and USB data+ that connect to USB port.
+
IO Reserved, used for expand customization.
+12 +12V/1A output.
Ground
VO AV video output
RX
RS-232 serial port sender and receiver that connects to RS-232 port
TX
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2.2.3.4 Voice talk port
Voice talk port
Name Function
+12 +12V output
Ground
Mic In that can connect to microphone.
Mic Out that can connect to earphone.
SPK+ Speak positive pole
SPK- Speak negative pole
2.2.3.5 AV OUT port
AV OUT port
Name Function
1 +12V/1A output
2 Ground line
3 Audio output
4 Video Output
2.2.3.6 RS-232 interface
RS-232 interface
Name Function
1 +12V/1A output
2 Ground line
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Name Function
3 RXD_232
4 TXD_232
2.2.4 Dimensional drawing
MNVR4104-I structural and dimensional drawing (Unit: mm [inch])
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MNVR4208-I structural and dimensional drawing (Unit: mm [inch])
MNVR4104/4208-I lug installation dimensional drawing (Unit: mm [inch])
[7.5]
[8.3]
[7.8]
[7.1]
[2.5]
[2.4]
[4.0]
[5.0]
[7.0]
[1.9]
[
∅
0.3×0.5]
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Installation
When you receive the Device, unpack the box to check the Device appearance and structures, and
then install the SIM card, SD card, and HDD.
Before the installation is complete, make sure the Device is disconnected from power, and do
not plug or unplug components when the power is connected.
When installing and taking out HDD, the Device electronic lock must be in "unlocked" status.
After the installation is complete, the Device electronic lock must be in "locked" status before
powering on the Device.
2.3.1 Installing HDD
2.3.1.1 MNVR4104-I series
MNVR4104-I series devices only support single HDD.
Gently press the left front cover.
The left front cover automatically opens.
Use a particular key to unlock the door.
Open door lock switch (single HDD).
Loosen the two screws at the front panel and take out the HDD carrier along the guide rail.
Take out the HDD carrier (single HDD).
Loosen two screws on the back panel of the HDD carrier, take out the rear carrier panel, and
remove the HDD carrier enclosure.
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Remove the HDD carrier cover (single HDD)
Loosen two screws of the HDD holder and remove the holder.
Remove HDD holder (single HDD)
Use four screws to fix the HDD and HDD holder, and install the HDD holder back to the
Device.
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Installing HDD (single HDD)
Install the HDD carrier enclosure in place along the rails, and then fix the HDD enclosure rear
panel with two screws.
Place the HDD carrier back to the Device, tighten two screws and close the door lock.
2.3.1.2 MNVR4208-I series
MNVR4208-I series devices support dual HDDs.
Gently press the left front cover.
The left front cover automatically opens.
Use a particular key to unlock the door.
Open door lock switch (dual HDDs).
Loosen the two screws at the front panel and take out the HDD carrier along the guide rail.
Take out the HDD carrier (dual HDDs).
Loosen two screws on the back panel of the HDD carrier, take out the rear carrier panel, and
remove the HDD carrier enclosure.
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Remove the HDD carrier (dual HDDs)
Loosen two screws of the HDD holder and remove the holder.
Remove the HDD holder (dual HDDs)
Use four screws to fix each HDD and the HDD holder, and install the HDD holder back to the
Device.
Fix the upper HDD to the top of the HDD holder, and the lower HDD to the side of the HDD
holder.
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Installing HDD (dual HDDs)
Install the HDD carrier enclosure in place along the rails, and then fix the HDD enclosure rear
panel with two screws.
Place the HDD carrier back to the Device, tighten two screws and close the door lock.
2.3.2 Installing SIM Card and SD Card
By default, the Device is delivered without the SIM card and SD card. Install them as you need.
To connect the Device to Internet through dial-up connection, you need to purchase and install
a SIM card.
To store recording data, you need to purchase and install an SD card.
Only supports standard SIM card.
Preconditions
Make sure the power supply is disconnected. If it is not, the Device automatically shuts down when
the door lock switch is opened.
Steps
The SIM card slot and SD card slot are inside the Device.
Gently press the left front cover.
The left front cover automatically opens.
Use a particular key to unlock the door.
Loosen the two screws at the front panel and take out the HDD carrier along the guide rail.
Positions of the SIM card slot and SD card slot are shown in Figure 2-23.
Insert the SD card and SIM card into the card slot with corresponding marks.
Installing SIM Card and SD Card
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In Figure 2-23, ① is the SIM card slot and ② is the SD card slot.
Place the HDD carrier back to the Device, tighten two screws and close the door lock.
2.3.3 Installing Antenna
The device antenna is installed to connect the device to the network and to locate the position of the
vehicle.
2.3.3.1 Installation of Mobile Network Antenna
When installing sticking antenna, make sure there is no metal material below the sticking spot.
For installation of mobile network antenna, see Figure 2-24. The flat antenna is recommended to be
vertically attached to near the wind shield (such as on the instrument panel, or under the wind
shield), or concealed inside the instrument panel.
Inside installation of Mobile Network Antenna
2.3.3.2 Installation of GPS Antenna
Positioning methods include the currently mainstream GPS positioning, Beidou positioning, with
corresponding GPS antenna and Beidou antenna.
In this document, GPS antenna is used as an example to illustrate the installation steps of locating
antennas. The installation process of other locating antenna is identical.
2.3.3.2.1 Outside Installation
Place the GPS antenna on the left front of the roof. See Figure 2-25.
The antenna is magnetically attached to the roof of the vehicle. Glue can be applied to four
sides of the antenna to fix more reliably.
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To make the sensitivity and accuracy of positioning free of interference, ensure that there is
no high-power electrical or electronic interference source (such as a fan or AC compressor)
or obstacles within 1 meter around the GPS antenna.
Insert the GPS antenna lead wire into the antenna lead hole on the roof of the vehicle and
connect to the GPS antenna port inside the vehicle.
The requirements of the GPS antenna lead hole are as follows.
The inner radius is at least 10mm.
It must be waterproof.
Easy to replace and maintain the antenna.
Outside Installation
2.3.3.2.2 Inside Installation
When limited by waterproof and wiring requirements, the antenna can be installed inside the
vehicle.
To select the installation place, it is recommended to place the antenna horizontally on the
dashboard close to the windshield, and make the GPS cable facing upward to enhance the signal, as
shown in Figure 2-26.
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Inside Installation
2.3.4 Fixing the Recorder
Install the Device on the vehicle where it cannot be seen from outside. Avoid places with high
temperature or near the air conditioning system. High temperature shortens the life of the
Device. If going into the Device, the condensing water from the air conditioner can short circuit
or burn the Device.
Power on the Device only after all external devices are connected correctly to the Device.
Install lugs onto the Device.
1) Place washers onto the fixing screw.
2) Use fixing screws with washers, mount lugs to the bottom of the Device respectively,
and tighten the lugs.
Install the lugs onto the Device.
Fix the device onto the vehicle.
1) Punch holes on the vehicle according to the installation dimensional drawing.
2) Use screws to fix the Device onto the vehicle.
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Fix the Device onto the vehicle.
Connect cables to the Device.
Check the voltage of the accumulator. The working voltage of this Device ranges from
6V to 36V. To make sure the Device works stably, directly get power supply from the
accumulator.
When installing the basic wires, do not use excessive force to pull the control wires.
2.3.5 Connecting to Power Cables
Before connecting the power cable, confirm whether the input voltage is between 6V DC and
36V DC. If it is out of the range, it will damage the device.
Please make sure that the positive and negative poles of the power are connected correctly. If
not, the device may be damaged.
The diameter of the power cable should be more than 1.0 mm
2
. Use power cables
recommended by our company.
When connecting the cables to the device, make sure that the main power switch of the vehicle
is turned off and the key of the vehicle is placed in the off state.
2.3.5.1 Introduction of Power Cable
For the power cable of the device, see Figure 2-29.
Connect one end of the power cable to the power port of the device (the left port in the figure) or
directly use the power cable from the device. Connect the other end to the vehicle battery (the right
port in the figure). The red one with fuse is positive pole of the power (normal live). The black one is
the grounding cable. The orange one is the ACC signal (Key live).
Only some devices with the power cable connected can be directly used, subject to actual situation.
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Power cable
2.3.5.2 Obtain Connection Modes of the Main Power Switch
In order to ensure correct cable connection, it is necessary to obtain the connection mode of the
main power switch through three methods (is the main power switch connected to the positive or
negative pole of the battery?).
Ask the vehicle manufacture the connection modes of the main power switch of the vehicle.
Measure with a multimeter: disconnect the main switch, then measure the voltage between the
vehicle body and the positive pole of the vehicle battery. If the voltage is 12V or 24V, it means
that the main switch disconnects the positive pole. If the voltage is 0V, then the main switch
disconnects the negative pole.
Visual inspection: whether the switch cable near the vehicle battery is connected to the positive
pole or the negative pole.
2.3.5.3 Connecting Operation
The driving recorder must be connected to the ground wire. ACC signal, and constant electricity.
Enable the main power switch on the vehicle, place the key in the OFF state, and then
measure the normal live electricity of the vehicle.
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage on the fuse by switching to the DC voltage range.
When the multimeter detects voltage, it measures the normal live electricity on the vehicle.
Generally, the voltage is 24V DC for large vehicles and 12V DC for small vehicles. However,
this is subject to actual data.
When the vehicle key is placed at the ACC state or the ON state, the ACC signal of the vehicle
is measured.
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage on the fuse by switching to the DC voltage range.
When the multimeter detects voltage, remove the car key. If the voltage changes to 0V, it
means that the measured signal is ACC on the car.
Turn off the main power switch on the vehicle, and place the key in the OFF state.
Connect the power cable according to the main power switch installation mode. See Figure
2-30 and Figure 2-31.
Before connecting with power cord, select proper fuse. 7.5A fuse is recommended.
The positive and negative poles of the battery must be equipped with protective
devices such as fuses.
For vehicles where the master power switch is installed at the cathode of the
accumulator, isolation installation is needed.
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Vehicle main power switch installed on the positive pole of the vehicle battery
Vehicle main switch installed on the negative pole of the vehicle battery
Audio and Video Input and Output Connection
This section helps you understand the connection of audio and video input and output when you
need to use this function.
2.4.1 About audio and video input
The video and audio data is input through RJ45 network port. When connecting cable, the
waterproof connector needs to be installed.
Take out the waterproof connector from the accessory box, and connect the gasket toward
the arrow direction onto the waterproof connector. See Figure 2-32.
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Gasket installation
Put the network cable (without Ethernet port) through the main part of waterproof
connector, gasket and encap, and then make the Ethernet plug. See Figure 2-33.
Cabling and Ethernet plug making
Connect the rubber gasket to the Ethernet port. See Figure 2-34.
Rubber gasket installation
Inset the Ethernet plug into the Ethernet port, and then tighten the waterproof connector.
See Figure 2-35.
Waterproof connector fastening
See Figure 2-36 for the connected waterproof connector.
Connection completed
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2.4.2 About audio and video output
Video Output
The Device is provided with one CVBS (PAL/NTSC 1.0V
P-P
, 75Ω) port and VGA port, HDMI port and
supports the simultaneous output from these two ports.
Read the following contents carefully before using the computer instead of monitor.
For VGA output, you need to prepare a VGA adapter cable to connect to computer.
To extend the Device life, do not keep the Device running for a long time.
Regular demagnetizing helps keep the monitor working properly.
Stay away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference.
Audio output
The audio output signal parameter is larger than 200mv 1KΩ. The audio output port can directly
connect to the display with audio function on the vehicle or active speaker, and the port can also
drive other sound output devices through amplifier.
Alarm Input and Output Connection
Before using the alarm function, learn about the connections method of alarm input and output
port.
Alarm Input
The alarm input port supports alarm signal from ground and device of 12V-24V voltage.
If the alarm device is connected to the Device and other devices, use relay for isolation.
Alarm Output
The alarm output port cannot be connected to high-power load (less than 1A). When constructing
the output circuit, the excessive current should be prevented from causing damage to the relay. Use
the contactor for isolation when applying high-power loads.
PTZ Decoder Connection
The common-ground must be prepared for PTZ decoder and the Device; otherwise the
common-mode voltage might not be able to control the PTZ. It is recommended to use
shielded twisted pair, and the shielding layer can be used for common ground.
Prevent interference from high-voltage power, make reasonable wiring, and take measures for
lighting protection.
Parallel connect 120Ω resistance to reduce reflection and ensure high signal quality.
The Device RS-485 A line and B line cannot connect to other RS-485 output device in parallel.
The voltage between the A line and B line must be less than 5V.
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Front-end Device Grounding
The bad grounding might result in chip damage.
No restriction for types of alarm input
The alarm input can be Always On or Always Closed.
2.5.1 Alarm Input Type
Describes alarm input and output ports.
Alarm input/output port
Name Function
1–9 Alarm input 1~9, where 1~8 are local alarm input, 9 supports impulse.
C, NO
Outputs alarm signal to alarm device.
NO: represents normally open type.
C: Common alarm output port.
L, H CAN port
Ground line
CTRL 12V 12V/0.75A output with switch control
A, B RS-485 port that connects to speed dome with PTZ function.
2.5.2 Alarm Input Port
Both NO and NC are supported.
The GND of alarm detector is in parallel connection with COM (the power supply of alarm
detector should be from external power source). See Figure 2-38.
The GND of alarm detector is in parallel connection with GND of Device.
Connect the NC port of alarm detector to the alarm input port (ALARM).
When supplying power from external power source to the alarm device, the alarm device
should be common-grounded with the Device.
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Normal Closed alarm input illustration
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3 Basic Settings
This Recorder can be operated following instructions on the local interface or web interface. This
section introduces the web interface instructions. The Local interface is similar and would not be
elaborated here.
Browsers including Safari, Firefox, and IE are supported.
Booting up Recorder
Before booting up the Recorder, check if input voltage matches rated voltage of the Recorder.
Refer to international standard to offer the power input (power input that is with stable power
value and less interference) to ensure the Recorder works stably and prolong its service life.
In the first power-on, the Recorder needs connection to the ACC to work as intended.
Rotate the Recorder key to and rotate the vehicle key to ACC position. The power indicator is on,
and the Recorder is ready for work.
For the first boot up or after restoring to the default factory settings, the initialization interface is
displayed on the screen. Follow on-screen instructions to initialize your Recorder prior to use.
Initializing Recorder
When you are opening the Recorder for the first time or you have allowed your system to be restored
the factory settings, you need to initialize the Recorder. Only after that can you operate and
configure your Recorder.
Preparation
Please make sure the correct network connection between PC and the Recorder.
Procedure
Open the browser, enter the Recorder IP address (the default IP address is 192.168.1.108),
and then press Enter.
The Device Initialization interface is displayed.
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Device initialization interface
Select Time Zone and System Time. Then click Next.
Password protection
Enter your password and enter it again to confirm it. Then click Next.
Then an interface is displayed to let you fill in the password protection settings. See Figure
3-3.
You are recommended to use strong password. The password must consist of 8 to 32
non-blank characters and contain at least two types of characters among upper case, lower
case, number, and special character (excluding ' " ; : &).
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Password protection settings
You are recommended to fill in the email address and answer the password protection
questions.
Click Finished.
Logging in to Recorder
You can log in to and then configure the Recorder.
Open the browser, enter the Recorder IP address, and then press Enter.
The Login interface appears. See Figure 3-4.
Web login interface
Enter username and password, and click Login.
The web interface is displayed.
Click Exit to log out.
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Install the plugin as prompted by the system for initial login.
For admin account, if you forget password, click Forgot password to find back the
password. For details, see "5.9.3 Resetting Password."
Configuring IP Address
Connect the Recorder to the network and make sure the Recorder can communicate with other
Recorders in the network diagram.
Preparation
Make sure the Recorder is connected to the network properly.
Procedure
Click SETTING > NETWORK > TCP/IP.
The TCP/IP interface is displayed. See Figure 3-5.
TCP/IP
Configure serial port parameters. See Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Network settings
Parameter Description
IP Version
Click IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are supported.
For IPv6 version, in the IP address box, Gateway box, Preferred DNS box, and
Alternate DNS box, enter 128 bits and cannot be blank.
MAC address Host's MAC address, cannot be modified.
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DHCP
Obtains IP address automatically. With DHCP enabled, IP Address, Subnet Mask
and Default Gateway cannot be configured. You can check the current IP
address whether the DHCP takes effect or not.
IP address According to your network plan, enter the modified IP address, gateway and
subnet mask.
IP address and gateway must be in the same network segment.
Subnet Mask
Default
gateway
Preferred DNS IP address of the preferred DNS
Alternate DNS IP address of the alternate DNS
Click OK.
Configuring General Settings
You can configure the basic settings, including time and date settings.
3.5.1 Setting General Information
Set the general information of the Recorder, including video recording strategy when the Disk is full,
recording length, menu standby duration, license plate, and more.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > BASIC.
The Basic interface is displayed. See Figure 3-6.
Basic
Configure more settings.
Table 3-2 General settings parameters description
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Parameter Description
Language Select a language for the Recorder system.
Video Standard Displays the video encode standard.
Logout Time Configure time from 0 min to 60 min.
Plate No. Enter the license plate number of vehicle where the Recorder is located.
CAM Time Sync
You can click the CAM Time Sync check box and enter the interval for camera
sync with the Recorder.
Click OK.
3.5.2 Date and Time Settings
You can configure settings such as date format, time format, and timing mode.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > BASIC > Date & Time.
The Date & Time interface is displayed. See Figure 3-7.
Date and time settings
Configure Serial port parameters. See Table 3-3.
Table 3-3 Date and time settings parameters description
Parameter Description
Date format Select a date format.
Time format Select a time format.
Time zone
In the Timing Mode list, if GPS or NTP is selected, configure this parameter.
Configure the Time zone that the Recorder is at.
System Time Displays the current system date and time.
Sync PC
Click Sync PC to sync the system time with the PC from where you login the web
interface.
DST
The DST is applied in some countries or regions. Select the DST check box if it is
applied where the Recorder is located
DST Type
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Start Time
1.
Click the DST check box.
2. According to the local regulations, configure the type, begin time and end
time for the DST.
End Time
Timing
Mode
Select a timing mode, including DSS, GPS, and NTP. The default selection is NTP
DSS: The system time syncs with DSS platform.
GPS: The system time syncs with satellite.
NTP: The system time syncs with NTP server that you configured.
Server
Address
In the Timing Mode list, if NTP is selected, configure this parameter.
After configuring NTP server, the Recorder syncs time with NTP server.
1. In the Timing Mode list, select NTP to enable the NTP timing function.
2. Configure parameters.
Server Address: Enter IP address of NTP server.
Manual Update: Click Manual Update to sync the Recorder time with
NTP server.
Port: The system supports TCP protocol only and the default setting is
123.
Interval: Enter the interval that you want the Recorder to sync time with
the NTP server. The maximum value is 65535 minutes.
Manual
Update
Port
Interval
Click OK.
Configuring Remote Recorders
This section describes how to add cameras to channels. Connect the IPC to the Ethernet port on the
rear panel of the Recorder. You can use a holder or tie strap to fix the port.
3.6.1 Initializing the Remote Recorder
Only the initialized remote Recorder can be added. If the remote Recorder that you want to add has
been initialized, ignore this section.
Preparation
Make sure the remote Recorder supports initialization.
Procedure
Click SETTING > CAMERA > CAMERA LIST.
The Camera List interface is displayed. See Figure 3-8.
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Camera List
Click Search.
The searched recorders are displayed.
Click the Uninitialized check box.
The uninitialized recorders are displayed.
Click the check box the uninitialized Recorder, and then click Initialize.
The Enter Password interface is displayed. See Figure 3-9.
Enter password interface
Configure the password by either of the following two ways.
Using current Recorder password and email info. Select the Using current device
password and Email check box, and the remote Recorder uses the password and email
info of the Recorder.
Manually configure password for remote Recorders.
1) Clear the Using Current Recorder password and Email check box.
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The password setting interface is displayed. See Figure 3-10.
Set a password
2) In the Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm
Password box. Click Next.
The password setting interface is displayed. See Figure 3-11.
Password protection
3) Set password protection.
Click the Email Address check box, and then enter the email address. Click Next.
Click Skip if you do not want to set up password protection.
The Modify IP interface is displayed.
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The Camera List interface is displayed.
Adding a remote Recorder.
Search and Add
1. Click Search, the searched Recorders are displayed.
2. Double-click on an IP address or select the check box of a Recorder, and then click
Add.
The Recorder displays in the added Recorder area.
Manual Add
1. Click Manual Add.
The Manual Add interface is displayed. See Figure 3-14.
Manual add
2. Configure more settings. See Table 3-4.
The parameters might be different depending on the model you purchased.
Table 3-4 Manual add parameters description
Parameter Description
Manufacturer
Select a manufacturer according to the actual situation. Parameters might vary by
manufacture. Follow specific parameters on the interface.
Main stream The main stream value of the remote Recorder.
IP address Enter the IP address of remote Recorder.
TCP Port
TCP service port. The default setting is 37777. You can configure this parameter
according to your actual situation.
RTSP Port Enter RTSP Port number of remote Recorder. The default setting is 554.
HTTP Port Enter HTTP Port number of remote Recorder. The default setting is 80.
Username
Enter the user name and password to login to the remote Recorder
Password
Remote
Channel
Select the channel number that you want to connect.
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Alarm
Channel
The channel number of the remotely connected Recorder. You can only select a
channel that has not added remote Recorders.
Decode
buffer
Enter the size of decode buffer. The unit is millisecond and you can select from 80
through 480.
Service type
This must be set up when you select Onvif or Custom as the Manufacturer
When selecting different manufacturers, the service types are different. Select the
service type based on your needs.
3. Click OK.
The Recorder displays in the added Recorder area.
If the remote Recorder that you want to add has the same IP address and
TCP port with the existing added Recorder, then this Recorder cannot be
added.
indicates connection is successful; indicates connection failed.
To delete an added Recorder, select it, and then click Delete; to modify the
information of an added Recorder, click or double-click the Recorder.
3.6.3 Modifying IP Address of Remote Recorder
You can modify the IP address of remote Recorder according to your network plan.
Click SETTING > CAMERA > CAMERA LIST.
The Camera List interface is displayed.
In the Added Recorder list, click corresponding to a Recorder.
The Edit interface is displayed. See Figure 3-15.
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Edit
Enter the user name and password of remote Recorder.
The system automatically obtains the user name, which is admin by default.
Enter the IP address of remote Recorder according to your network plan.
Click OK.
After modification, the new IP address is displayed in the added Recorder area.
Configuring Record
The record mode is consisted of manual mode and auto mode. You can also enable or disable the
snapshot function.
Auto: The recording starts automatically according to the record type and recording time as
configured in the recording schedule.
Manual: Keep general recording for 24 hours for the selected channel.
Manual recording operation requires the user have the permission to access STORAGE settings.
Check to ensure the HDD installed in the Recorder has been formatted properly.
Click SETTING > STORAGE > RECORD MODE.
The Record Mode interface is displayed. See Figure 3-16.
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Record Mode
Configure Serial port parameters, for the detailed description, see Table 3-5.
Table 3-5 Record Mode parameter description
Parameter Description
Channel
Displays the channel number.
You can select one or several channels or select All.
Status
Indicates the recording status of corresponding channels. The choices
include Auto, Manual, Enable, and Stop.
: Selected
: Not selected
Auto/Manual/Off
Select the recording mode, including Manual, Auto, and Stop.
Manual: Top priority. When the Manual
check box is selected, the
system keeps general recording for 24 hours for the corresponding
channel.
Auto: The system starts recording according to the record type (such as
general alarm, motion detect, and system alarm) and recording time.
Off: Do not record.
Enable/Off Enable or disable the scheduled snapshot for the corresponding channels.
Click OK.
Storage Plan
3.8.1 Configuring Recording Schedule
All channels record 24 hours by default. You can configure the record type and recording time as
needed.
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Preparation
The auto recording function is enabled for the corresponding channel. For details, see "3.7
Configuring Record."
Procedure
Click SETTING > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Record.
The Record interface is displayed. See Figure 3-17.
Record
Configure pre-record parameters. See Table 3-6.
Table 3-6 Pre-record parameters description
Parameter Description
Channel
Select a channel to configure the corresponding recording schedule. If you
configure the same setting for all channels, select All.
Pre-record
Start recording from 0s to 30s before the alarm event occurs. If you enter 0 seconds,
there will be no pre-recording.
Configure the recording time period.
1) Click Setting corresponding to the weekday.
The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 3-18.
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Period
2) Select the record type and a weekday, and configure the period.
If the Motion check box and the Alarm check box are selected, the corresponding
alarm linkage should be enabled. For example, if the alarm type is Motion, select
Enable Channel, and select the recording channel.
3) Click OK to return to the Record interface.
Click OK.
Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.
3.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Schedule
You can configure the storage schedule for taking the snapshot.
Preparation
The snapshot function is enabled for the corresponding channel. For details, see "3.7 Configuring
Record."
Procedure
Click SETTING > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Snapshot.
The Snapshot interface is displayed. See Figure 3-19.
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4 Function Modules Operations
Operate the Recorder on local interface or web interface. Two kinds of interface operation are similar.
This section takes web interface operation for example.
Live
After you logged in to the web interface, click LIVE, the LIVE interface is displayed.
Live
Table 4-1 Live interface parameters description
No. Name Description
1 Live channels See "4.1.2 Live Channels."
2 Start Talk See "4.1.3 Voice Talk."
3 Instant Record
Click Instant Record, the recording type switches to Manual, and the
icon turns to ; click Instant Record again to
switch the record type back to Auto.
This function is only supported by main stream.
4 Local Playback
Plays back the video file (.dav) stored on the PC.
Click Local Playback, select the video file in the pop-up dialog box, and
then click Open to start playing back the video file
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5
Window
function
operations
Configure the image quality, playback fluency, full screen, vertical
sync, and window split mode.
For real-time monitoring, you can select the fluency or real-time to
be the priority according to your actual requirement.
Select to split the live window as necessary.
6 PTZ See "4.1.4 PTZ Control."
4.1.2 Live Channels
Display the list of monitoring channels.
Monitoring channels
Operations in Monitoring Channels
Click any monitoring channel to display its live video. See Figure 4-3.
Live video
Table 4-2 Video monitoring window parameters description
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No. Parameter Description
Recorder
information
Displays the IP address, channel
number, bit stream, and stream type
(M represents main stream; S
represents sub stream)
Local Record
Click this icon to start recording; click it
again to stop recording.
The recorded
files are stored in
C:\
Record Download by default. You
can modify this path if needed.
Snapshot
Click this icon to start taking snapshot.
The snapshots default storage path is
C:\
PictureDownload. You can modify
this path if needed.
Audio Mute/unmute audio.
Area zoom in
Click the icon, and then draw a box at
any area to zoom in the selected part.
Right-click or click the icon again to
restore to the original status.
Close Close the live view in the window.
Bit Rate
The system supports switching between main stream and sub stream in real-time monitoring
window. See Figure 4-4.
Bit rate
4.1.3 Voice Talk
You can do the two-way voice talk between the Device and Client.
Voice intercom
Click Start Talk to enable the voice talk between the Device and Client.
Click the drop-down list to select the voice talk mode. Available options include: DEFAULT, PCM,
G711a, and G711u.
After enabling voice talk, the Start Talk icon turns to End Talk. Click Stop Talk if you want to end the
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talk.
4.1.4 PTZ Control
You can perform the operations through PTZ control panel, such as PTZ directions, speed, zoom,
focus, and iris. See Figure 4-6.
PTZ support rotating Recorder toward eight directions, up, down. Left, right, left up, right up,
left down, right down.
Speed function controls the movement speed. The larger the value is, the faster the PTZ moves.
Click / to display or hide the PTZ settings and PTZ menu functions.
PTZ Console
4.1.4.2 PTZ
You can configure scan, preset, tour, pattern, and auxiliary functions. For details, see Figure 4-7 and
Table 4-3.
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PTZ
Table 4-3 PTZ functions settings parameters
Parameter Description
Scan
After setting up scan, the camera automatically scans the configured left border
and right border.
1. In the PTZ Setup list, select Scan, and then click Setup.
Two buttons of Set the left border and Set the right border are displayed.
2. Through the PTZ control panel, move the camera to the left border that you
want and click Set the left border; move the camera to the right border that
you want and click Set the right border. Configuration finished.
3. Click Start to start scanning; click Stop if you want to end scanning.
Preset point
You can quickly move the PTZ camera to the configured presets after configuration.
In the PTZ setup list, select Preset, and then move the camera to the direction that
you want to monitor.
1. Click Preset, and control the PTZ console to turn the camera to the target
monitoring direction.
2. In the Preset box, enter the preset value.
3. Click Add to complete adding preset.
4. In the Preset box, enter the preset value, and then click Go to, the camera
moves to the location of preset. Click Del to delete the preset.
Calling
Tours
The PTZ camera repeats performing tours among the configured presets after
configuration.
1. Click To ur and set up the value of the tour
2. Click Add, and then enter the preset value
3. Click Add Preset or Del Preset to add or delete the presets
You can do this repeatedly to add presets to delete presets from the tour
4. Enter the tour value, and then click Start. The camera starts rotating according
to the configured tour. Click Del to delete the tour.
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Touring
pattern
The PTZ camera repeats movement according to the configured patterns. The
operation records include the information such as the manual operations and focus
adjustment
1. Click Pattern and enter the pattern value
2. Click Add.
Two buttons of Start Rec and Stop Rec are displayed.
3. Click Start Rec. Then operate the PTZ control panel to adjust the camera with
regard to the parameters such as monitoring direction, zoom, and focus.
4. Click Stop Rec to complete the touring pattern setting.
5. Enter the pattern value, and then click Start. The camera moves according to
the configured patterns. Click Stop to stop the pattern.
Pan
In the PTZ Setup list, Click Pan, and then click Start. The camera keeps rotating
with 360° horizontally. Click Stop to stop rotating.
Light
Controls the light of external Recorder through RS-485 command. To use this
function, make sure it is supported on the external Recorder
In the PTZ Setup list, Click Light. Click On to turn on the light, and click Off to turn
off the light.
Using Flip
function
Select and click Flip if you want to flip display the video image
Reset
Click Reset to reset the PTZ
POFE
If you select this, PTZ will automatically turn to certain fixed position after device
on.
To make this function work, you need to configure preset 2 first, and then turn on
the device and enable POFE, PTZ will turn to preset 2 position.
PONE
If you select this, PTZ will automatically turn to certain fixed position after device
off.
This function needs to configure preset 65 beforehand, after choosing this and turn
off device, PTZ will turn to that preset position.
4.1.4.3 PTZ Menu
After the PTZ menu is turned on, it displays on the monitoring window. You can configure the
settings for the options such as camera, PTZ, and system, and apply the settings through arrow
buttons and OK button.
This function is supported only on the camera with PTZ menu function.
Turn on the camera monitoring screen.
On the PTZ control interface, click the PTZ Menu tab.
The PTZ Menu is displayed. See Figure 4-8. For details, see Table 4-4.
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PTZ menu
Table 4-4 PTZ menu parameters description
Parameter Description
/
Up and down buttons: Select the item that is pointed.
/
Left and right buttons: When the item is pointed, perform configurations to the
item.
Open
Click Open to turn on the PTZ menu that is displayed on the monitoring
window.
Off
Click Off to turn off the PTZ menu.
OK
The OK button provides the following functions.
If there is sub-menu for an item, click OK to enter the sub-menu.
Move the pointer to Return, and then click OK to return to the higher
level menu.
Move the pointer to Exit, and then click OK to exit the menu.
Click Open.
The OSD menu is displayed on the monitoring screen.
Table 4-5 OSD menu parameters description
Parameter Description
Camera
Move the pointer to Camera, and then click OK to enter the sub-menu of Camera.
You can configure the camera parameters such as image, exposure, backlight, white
balance, day & night, zoom, and focus.
PTZ
Move the pointer to PTZ Setup, and then click OK to enter the sub-menu of PTZ
Setup.
You can configure the PTZ parameters such as preset, tour, scan, pattern, pan, and
reboot.
System
Manager
Move the pointer to System, and then click OK to enter the sub-menu of System.
You can configure the settings such setting analog PTZ, restoring factory default,
and viewing camera version and PTZ version.
Back
Move the pointer to Return, and then click OK to return to the higher level menu.
Exit
Move the pointer to Exit, and then click OK to exit the menu.
Click Off to turn off the PTZ menu.
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Record Playback
On the SEARCH interface, you can play back or download video recording files.
On the main web interface, click SEARCH.
Playback
Table 4-6 Playback function bar
No. Function Description
1
Playback control
bar
See "4.2.1 Playback Control Bar."
2
Volume
adjustment
Controls playback volume, including:
, means mute.
, means not mute, and the volume can be adjusted.
3
Full screen
button
To play the video recording in full screen.
4 Video editing Captures and saves certain video sections.
5 Sync
With Sync selected, when you click in the progress bar to play back the
recordings, the playback time of other channels will sync with the
selected channel in the following ways:
If the playback time of other channels is before the time of the
selected channel, other channels will speed up the playback till
synced with the selected channel.
If the playback time of other channels is after the time of the
selected channel, other channels will pause to wait till synced
with the selected channel.
6
Record type
selection
The record types include Regular, MD, and Alarm. You can select the
type as needed.
7 Time bar
Move the slider or click / to adjust the time bar.
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8 Playback type
To select the playback type. Only record playback is supported at
present.
9 Date selection Click to select the date the recording on which you want to play back.
10 Camera name
You can set the cameras to focus on.
You can select up to 4 cameras.
11 File list
In the file list, you can play back the recordings by file name, download
video recordings by file name or time, and verify the completeness.
4.2.1 Playback Control Bar
Table 4-7 Playback control bar
Icon Function Description
Play
When this icon displays, it means the video is paused or not being
played. You can click this icon to play the video.
Stop Click this icon to stop playback.
Backward
playback
Click this icon to play the video recording backward.
Previous
frame
Click this icon to jump to the previous frame.
You need to pause the playback before using play by frame.
Next frame
Click this icon to play the next frame.
You need to pause the playback before using play by frame.
Slow
playback
Click this icon to adjust the slow playback speed. Click to
start slow playback.
Fast playback
Click this icon to adjust the fast playback speed. Click to start
fast playback.
4.2.2 Playing Back Video Recordings
You can play back video recordings by time or file name. During playback, you can conduct the
following operations.
In the channel window, click at the upper right corner and select the area you want to
enlarge. The area is enlarged. Click this icon again or right-click in the window to exit.
Click at the upper right corner to take a snapshot.
Click at the upper right corner to close playback.
Playing Video Recordings by Date
Select the date for searching for the video recordings, and set the corresponding channel as
needed.
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Select a date with video recordings and the channel window, and then select the record
type.
Record type
Click to start playing back video recordings.
Playing Video Recordings by File Name
Select the date for searching for the video recordings, and set the corresponding channel as
needed.
Select a date with video recordings and the channel window.
Click File list.
The video recordings are displayed in the list.
File list
Set the start time of the file to be searched for, and then click . The recording files are
displayed.
Double-click the video recordings to start playback.
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4.2.3 Clipping Recording File
You can clip sections of video recordings and save to the PC.
Search for the video recordings that you want to clip by using the calendar and timeline.
Select the channel number.
Clip the video by either of the following ways.
Method A: Click , and the and sliders appear at the two ends of the
timeline. Move the sliders to the proper time points, and then click to clip and
save the section between the time points.
Method B: In the text box shown below, enter the start time and end time, and then
click to clip and save the section during this period.
Clip and save
The system displays a downloading progress bar. After the download is completed, the
clipped video files are saved in the "RecordDownload" folder by default. You can also change
the path as needed.
Click to stop downloading the recordings.
Viewing Alarm Info
You can view the alarm information during a fixed period.
On the main web interface, click ALARM > Alarm Info.
Select Type to set the alarm type to be searched for, including All, Motion Detect, Video Loss,
Tampering, Abnormality, Local and Smart Alarm.
Set the start time and end time.
Click Search. Alarm information in the set type during the set period is displayed.
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Alarm info
Click Backup to back up the obtained alarm information to a local directory.
You need to install relevant controls before backup.
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5 System Settings
You can set up system information following instructions on the Local interface or web interface. This
section introduces the web interface instructions. The Local interface is similar and would not be
elaborated here.
Some functions can only be configured on the Local interface. The actual interface shall prevail.
Some functions are not used in actual operations, so they are not described in detail in the
document.
In this section, when you have configured the settings for a channel, click Copy to apply the
settings to other channels. Click Refresh to display the latest configuration. Click Default to
restore to factory default settings.
Configuring Alarm Event Settings
Alarm information settings include the setting of video detection, alarm input, abnormality and
alarm output.
5.1.1 Configuring Video Detect Settings
Video detection includes motion detection, video loss, and tampering. This function detects the
abnormal changes and triggers alarms.
5.1.1.1 Configuring Motion Detect Settings
When the moving object appears and moves fast enough to achieve the preset sensitivity value, the
system triggers an alarm and alarm linkage.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > Video Detection > Motion Detect.
Select the channel number and select Enable to enable the motion detect function for the
channel.
Set MD region.
1) Click Setting behind Region.
The Setting interface is displayed.
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Region setting
2) Select a region and name it.
The higher the sensitivity value is, the easier the motion detect is triggered; the lower
the threshold is, the easier the motion detect is triggered. By default, the whole video
image is for motion detect.
Each color represents a separate region, and you can set different motion detect
regions.
3) Hold down the left button of the mouse, drag to select the region to be detected, and
set up its sensitivity and threshold value.
Channel alarm events: As long as any one of the four regions triggers alarm, the
channel that houses the region will give alarm.
4) Click OK.
Configure alarm linkage parameters.
Table 5-1 Alarm linkage parameters
Parameter Description
Delay When an alarm ends, the alarm recording will stop after a period of delay.
Alarm output
Connect with an alarm device (such as an alarm light or siren) on the alarm output
interface, click Setting to set the alarm output device, and activate the alarm
linkage output port. When an alarm event takes place, the system can trigger
corresponding alarm output devices.
Latch
Click Setting under Alarm Out to set the latch.
Set a length of time during which the device continues alarm output after the
alarm ends.
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Record
channel
Select the corresponding check box and set a record channel. When an alarm
event occurs, the corresponding channel starts recording automatically.
Two more conditions must be satisfied before recording function works:
Motion detect recording is enabled.
Auto recording is enabled.
Snapshot
Select the corresponding check box and set the channel. When an alarm event
occurs, the corresponding channel starts capturing automatically.
You can also configure the frequency, size, and quality of the snapshots.
Anti-dither
Click More to set the anti-dither time.
The system records only one event during this period.
Show
message
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a pop-up message
in your local host PC when an alarm event occurs.
Buzzer
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a buzzer noise on
the device when an alarm event occurs.
Log
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to enable the device to create
a local alarm log when an alarm event occurs.
Send email
Click More, and select the corresponding check box. When an alarm event occurs,
the system sends email to the specified mailbox.
Set your e-mail first before enabling this function. See "5.6.4 Configuring Email
Settings."
Click OK.
5.1.1.2 Configuring Loss Detect Settings
When video loss occurs, the system triggers an alarm and configured actions.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > Video Detection > Video Loss.
The Video Loss interface is displayed.
Video loss
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Select Channel and select Enable to enable the video tampering detect function for the
channel.
Configure alarm linkage parameters.
Click OK.
5.1.1.3 Configuring Tampering Settings
When the camera is covered intentionally, or the video is displayed in a single color due to sunlight
or other reasons, that is the monitoring cannot be continued normally, the system triggers alarm and
links to the configured actions.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > Video Detection > Video Tampering.
The Video Tampering interface is displayed.
Video Tampering
Select Channel and select Enable to enable the video tampering detect function for the
channel.
Set the sensitivity of detection.
The higher the sensitivity, the easier it is to detect a moving object, but the false alarm rate
might increase.
Configure alarm linkage parameters.
Click OK.
5.1.2 Configuring Alarm Input Settings
You can select different types of input according to different sources of alarm and set up alarm
output methods.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > ALARM > Local.
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Alarm input
Click Local or Camera Offline tab as needed.
Local: The alarm signal detected by the alarm input port on the device.
Camera Offline: The alarm signal generated when the IP camera is offline.
Select the Alarm In channel number and select Enable.
For emergency alarm button, you can only select Channel 10 from the Alarm In drop-down
list. When you press the emergency alarm button, the Recorder will receive the emergency
alarm from Channel 10.
Configure more settings.
Table 5-2 Alarm input parameters
Parameter Description
Alarm name Enter a customized alarm name.
Type
If the Event Type is Local Alarm, configure this parameter.
NO: The alarm signal is disconnected normally. The alarm is triggered when
alarm signal is connected.
NC: The alarm signal is connected normally. The alarm is canceled when
alarm signal is disconnected.
Overlay
Select the Overlay check box to overlay alarm names onto channel images.
Trigger
If the Event Type is Local Alarm, configure this parameter.
If the alarm signal is 12V/24V voltage, select High as the triggering mode; if the
alarm signal is ground voltage, select Low as the triggering mode.
Post record When an alarm ends, the alarm recording will stop after a period of delay.
Alarm out
Connect the alarm device such as light and siren to the alarm output port. Select
the corresponding check box and set an alarm output device. With the alarm
linkage output port enabled, when an alarm event occurs, the system links the
alarm device to trigger an alarm.
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Latch
Click Setting under Alarm Out to set the latch.
Set a length of time during which the device continues alarm output after the
alarm ends.
Record
channel
Select the corresponding check box and set a record channel. When an alarm
event occurs, the corresponding channel starts recording automatically.
Two more conditions must be satisfied before recording function works:
Alarm recording is enabled.
Auto recording is enabled.
Snapshot
Select the corresponding check box and set the channel. When an alarm event
occurs, the corresponding channel starts capturing automatically.
You can also configure the frequency, size, and quality of the snapshots.
Tour
Select the corresponding check box and the channel. When an alarm event
occurs, a tour of the selected channels is displayed on the device local interface.
When the alarm linkage tour is finished, the Live interface returns to the window
split mode as before the alarm occurs.
Anti-dither
Click More to set the anti-dither time.
The system records only one alarm input event during this period.
Show
message
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a pop-up message
in your local host PC when an alarm event occurs.
Buzzer
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a buzzer noise on
the device when an alarm event occurs.
Log
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to enable the device to create
a local alarm log when an alarm event occurs.
Send email
Click More, and select the corresponding check box. When an alarm event occurs,
the system sends email to the specified mailbox.
Set your e-mail first before enabling this function.
Click OK.
5.1.3 Configuring Exception
You can configure the ways to handle the device when errors occur.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > Exception > Disk.
The Disk interface is displayed. See Figure 5-5
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Disk
Select the event type, and select Enable to enable the handling of corresponding abnormal
events.
Configure more settings. See Table 5-3.
Table 5-3 Abnormality setting parameters
Parameter Description
Event type
You can configure corresponding abnormal events on the following three tabs.
HDD: To set the ways to handle abnormal HDD events, including No HDD,
HDD Errors, HDD No Space.
User: Set the ways to handle illegal login events.
Device: Set the ways to handle abnormal device events, including
Temperature Too High, Low Battery Safety Exception, Network Security
Exception, Over Speed, Low Speed, Collision, Turnover, Rapid Turn, Rapid
Speedup, Sharp Brake and ACC Power Off.
The event type might be different depending on the model you purchased, and
the actual interface shall prevail.
Lower Than
Select Disk tab, and if the Event Type is Low Space, configure this parameter.
You can set the percentage of Disk remaining space. When Disk remaining space
is lower than this percentage, an alarm will occur.
Login
Attempt
Select User tab, and if the Event Type is Illegal Login, configure this parameter.
The maximum number of allowed password input errors during user login. If the
number of password input errors reaches this value, the user account will be
locked.
Lock time
Select User tab, and if the Event Type is Illegal Login, configure this parameter.
Set the time for locking the user account when the number of password input
errors reaches the set value.
High
Temperature
Select Device tab, and if the Event Type is High Temperature, configure this
parameter.
Enter the upper limit of device temperature. The alarm is triggered when the
device temperature exceeds this value.
Lower Than
Select Device tab, and if Event Type is Battery Low Voltage, configure this
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Auto
parameter.
The supply voltage to the device from the vehicle and the percentage of available
supply voltage capacity. When the vehicle is in ACC Off, and the voltage supplied
to the device is less than the percentage of available capacity, the system triggers
an alarm.
Accumulator
voltage
Max speed
Select Device tab, and if the Event Type is Over Speed, configure this parameter.
The upper limit of vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed exceeds this value, the
system triggers an alarm.
Min speed
Select Device tab, and if Event Type is Low Speed, configure this parameter.
The lower limit of vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed is lower than this value,
the system triggers an alarm.
Alarm output
Connect the alarm device such as light and siren to the alarm output port. Select
the corresponding check box and set an alarm output device. With the alarm
linkage output port enabled, when an alarm event occurs, the system links the
alarm device to trigger an alarm.
Latch
Click Setting under Alarm Out to set the latch.
Set a length of time during which the device continues alarm output after the
alarm ends.
Show
message
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a pop-up message
in your local host PC when an alarm event occurs.
Send email
Click More, and select the corresponding check box. When an alarm event occurs,
the system sends email to the specified mailbox.
Set your e-mail first before enabling this function.
Buzzer
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to trigger a buzzer noise on
the device when an alarm event occurs.
System log
Click More, and select the corresponding check box to enable the device to
create a local alarm log when an alarm event occurs.
Refresh
Select the Refresh check box. If No Disk alarm occurs, the system restarts within
three minutes.
Click OK.
5.1.4 Configuring Alarm Out Settings
You can set the alarm output type.
On the main web interface, select ALARM > Alarm Mode.
The Alarm Mode interface is displayed.
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Alarm mode
Select alarm type.
Auto: After the alarm linkage is configured, when an alarm event occurs, the
corresponding alarm output port triggers an alarm.
Manual: After the alarm linkage is configured, no matter whether there is an alarm
event occurs, the corresponding alarm output port triggers an alarm.
Stop: After the alarm linkage is configured, no matter whether there is an alarm event
occurs, the corresponding alarm output port never triggers an alarm.
Click OK.
Status: Indicates the status of each alarm output port. indicates there is an alarm output,
and indicates there is not.
Configuring AI Settings
AI features include: DSM, face detection, face recognition, alarm upload, plate number detection and
passenger flow measurement. Only when the AI feature is enabled and set can the corresponding
function take effect.
5.2.1 DSM
DSM alarms mainly include drowsy driving, distracted driving, calling when driving, driver not in
position, wearing infrared-blocking sunglasses, smoking when driving, and camera being shielded.
After being triggered, these alarms require voice broadcast by means of TTS and need to be
uploaded to the platform.
On the main web interface, click AI > Parameters > DSM.
The DSM interface is displayed. See Figure 5-7.
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DSM
Click Enable to enable the DSM alarm.
Configure parameters. For details, see Table 5-4.
Table 5-4 DSM parameter description
Parameter Description
Channel The DSM is fixed to channel 1.
Working mode Vehicle working modes include normal mode and test mode.
Rule type
For alarm rules, you can select drowsy driving, distracted driving, calling when
driving, no driver, wearing IR blocking sunglasses, smoking when driving,
smoking, lens tempering, unbelted alarm, identity exception and substitution
driving (not the correct driver).
ID exception: When the vehicle is started but not running (driving speed
remains lower than 5 km/h within 5 s), the Recorder will compare driver
face against the DSM face database. If the last driver face is not in the
DSM face database, there is an ID exception warning once the vehicle
starts to run (driving speed hits 30 km/h).
Substitution Driving: An alarm is triggered when the driver is changed on
the road. The drivers must be in the DSM face database. Otherwise there
might be an ID exception alarm.
means the corresponding alarm is enabled.
Alarm trigger
speed
The speed at which the alarm is triggered: The range is 0 km/h–200 km/h.
Report alarm
The speed at which the alarm is uploaded to the platform: The range is 0
km/h–200 km/h.
Alarm protection
time
Continuous alarm time: The range is 10s–6525s.
Closed eyes
duration
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Drowsy Driving: The range is 1s–
60s.
Yawn duration
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Duration of
lowering head
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Distracted Driving: The range is 1s–
60s.
Duration of
looking around
Duration of
calling
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Calling: The range is 1s–60s.
Duration of
driver not in
position
Setting is necessary when the rule type is No Driver: The range is 1s–60s.
Duration of
wearing
infrared-blocking
sunglasses
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Wearing IR Blocking Sunglasses:
The range is 1s–60s.
Duration of
smoking
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Smoking: The range is 1s–60s.
Duration of
acceleration
when camera is
shielded
Setting is necessary when the rule type is Lens Tampering: The range is 1s–
60s.
Click OK.
5.2.2 Face Detection and Recognition
5.2.2.1 Face Detection
The system can analyze and process the video images collected by cameras, and detect whether
there are faces in the video images. You can find the videos with detected faces through AI search
and play back these videos.
5.2.2.1.1 Parameter Settings
You can set up face detection parameters. When specific face information is detected, the system will
trigger alarm linkage.
On the main web interface, select AI > Parameters > Face Detection.
The Face Detection interface is displayed. See Figure 5-8.
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Face detection
Select the channel number and select Enable to enable face detection.
You can select any channel except channel 1.
Configure parameters. See Table 5-5 for details.
Table 5-5 Face detection parameters
Parameter Description
Rule
1.
Click Setting.
2. Set the maximum size and minimum size of the face detection region.
Press and hold the left mouse button and drag four corners of the
blue box to adjust the size.
Faces smaller than the minimum size or bigger than the maximum
size will not be detected.
The maximum size cannot be smaller than the minimum size.
Region
Click Setting.
Set up the face detection region.
Buzzer
Click More and select Buzzer.
Activate a buzzing sound when an alarm is triggered.
System log
Click More and select Log.
Record face detection log information in the system log.
Click OK.
5.2.2.1.2 AI Search
You can set up search parameters and filter out specific face recordings for playback.
Procedures
On the main web interface, select AI > AI Search > Face Detection.
Select the channel, start time and end time, and select face detection details (such as gender,
age, glasses, beard, mask and face) as needed.
Click Search.
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The search results are displayed. See Figure 5-9.
AI search result (1)
Select the face image you need to view, and click . The system starts playing back the
video file that the image belongs to.
Double-click the playback interface to switch between full screen and small screen.
(Optional) Back up files.
1) Select files and click Backup.
The Export interface is displayed. See Figure 5-10.
2) Select the backup address, path, backup type and file type, and click Export.
File backup is completed.
Export (1)
5.2.2.2 Face Recognition
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The face recognition function can be used in two scenarios: AI Live and AI Search.
In AI Live, the system can compare the detected faces with the faces in the configured face
library, and display the results in AI Live interface.
In AI Search, the system can search by face attributes or image comparison.
Before enabling the face recognition function, enable the face detection function for the channel
first.
5.2.2.2.1 Face Library Management
After successfully configuring the face library, the detected faces are compared with the information
in the face library. Configuring a face library includes creating a face library, adding face images, and
modeling faces.
You can create up to 20 face libraries and register up to15MB face images.
To protect privacy, the faces in the images have been blurred intentionally.
The default face library DSM of the system is used to receive the driver's face information issued
by the platform. The library does not support adding, deleting or modifying.
DSM and General exist by default in the face library.
DSM: Driver library (By default, it is bound to all channels, but it is only armed in channel 1.)
General: Passenger library (By default, it is bound to all channels, but it is only armed
except channel 1.)
Creating Face Library
On the main web interface, select AI > Database> FACE LIBRARY.
The FACE LIBRARY interface is displayed. See Figure 5-11.
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Face library (1)
There is a DSM face library by default. It is configured from the platform, and cannot be
modified and removed on the Recorder.
Click Add.
The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 5-12.
Add
Enter Face Library Name and click Save.
The face library is saved successfully, and the FACE LIBRARY (2) interface is displayed. See
Figure 5-13.
Click the corresponding in the face library list to modify the face library name.
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Click the corresponding in the face library list to add face images to the face
library.
Select a face library and click Modeling. The system will extract the feature attributes of
images in the face library for subsequent face recognition.
Select a face library and click Del to delete it.
Face library (2)
Adding Face Images
You can add face images to the created face library, and single add and batch import are both
supported.
Both single add and batch import require to obtain face images from the USB flash drive. Images
should be smaller than 256K with resolution from 200×200 through 6000×5000.
Single Add
You can add face images one by one. When registering a small number of face images, use this
method.
On the main web interface, select AI > Database> FACE LIBRARY.
The FACE LIBRARY interface is displayed. See Figure 5-13.
Click corresponding to the face library to be configured.
The Details interface is displayed. See Figure 5-14.
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Register ID (2)
Click Save.
The system displays "Operation is done successfully" and returns to the Details interface.
See Figure 5-17.
If face image shows "Modeling", it means that the system is extracting the feature attributes
of the photo. Click Search to refresh the interface, and "Modeling succeeded" is displayed. If
modeling fails, the photo cannot be used for face recognition.
Details (2)
Batch Add
If there are many face images to be registered, you can use the batch add function to import face
images in batch.
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Name the face images in the format of
"Name#SGender#BBirthday#NCountry#PProvince#TIDType#MID No.#AAddress.jpg." For
details, see Table 5-5.
Name is required and the rest are optional.
Table 5-6 Naming rules for batch import
Item Description
Name Enter the corresponding name.
Gender Enter number 1 for male and 2 for female.
Birthday Fill in the number in the format of yyyy-mm-dd, for example, 2017-11-23.
Country Enter the corresponding country abbreviation.
Province Fill in the English name of the province.
ID Type Fill in the numbers, "1" for ID card, "2" for passport, and "3" for military officer passport.
ID No. Fill in the ID number.
Address Enter the corresponding residence address.
On the face library details interface, click Batch register.
The Batch register interface is displayed. See Figure 5-18.
Batch register
Click Select file (up to 500 images at a time) or Select a folder to select a file path to import
the images.
Click Save.
5.2.2.2.2 Configuring Face Recognition Settings
The system compares the detected faces with the faces in the face library to see whether the
detected faces are in the face library. The comparison results are directly displayed in the AI Live
interface and AI Search interface, and the system triggers alarm linkage.
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Procedure
On the main web interface, select AI > Parameters > Face Recognition.
The Face Recognition interface is displayed. See Figure 5-19.
Face recognition (1)
Select the channel number. Select Enable to enable the face recognition function.
Select the type.
Only AI by Device is supported.
Set face library.
1) Click .
The Face Library interface is displayed. See Figure 5-20.
Face library
2) Select one or more face libraries to be added.
3) Click Save.
The face library information is displayed.
(Optional) Double-click the number under Similarity to modify the face recognition
similarity.
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The lower the similarity, the higher the probability of triggering face recognition.
Click to delete the added face library.
Click Save.
5.2.2.2.3 AI Search
The system can search and compare the faces in the videos and the faces in the face library and play
back the recordings.
On the main web interface, select AI > AI Search > Face Recognition.
The Face Recognition interface is displayed. See Figure 5-21.
Face recognition (3)
Select the channel, start time and end time, and select face recognition details (such as
gender, age, glasses, beard, face mask, expression and similarity) as needed.
Click Search.
The search results are displayed. See Figure 5-22.
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Attribute search result (2)
Select the face image you need to view, and click . The system starts playing back the
video file that the image belongs to.
Double-click the playback interface to switch between full screen and small screen.
(Optional) Back up files.
1) Select files and click Backup.
The Export interface is displayed. See Figure 5-23.
2) Select the backup address, path, backup type and file type, and click Export.
File backup is completed.
Export (2)
5.2.2.3 Alarm Upload
Enable alarm upload to upload face detection and face recognition data to the platform.
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On the main web interface, select AI > AI Search >Alarm Upload. The Alarm Upload interface is
displayed, see Figure 5-24.
Alarm Upload
5.2.3 Number Plate
Cameras connected to the Recorder can take snapshots of car plates. On the Recorder configure the
area where number plate recognition works. Also, you can search for the car plate and play the
corresponding video recording.
5.2.3.1 Number Plate Detection
Configure number plate detection region and its alarm settings.
Procedure
On the main interface, select AI > Parameters > Plate No.
The Plate No interface is displayed.
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Plate No (1)
Select the channel in which you want to monitor the car plate and select Enable to enable
the plate recognition function.
Draw the plate recognition region. Click Setting next to Rule and drag the yellow box four
corners to adjust the recognition function size or shape.
Configure more plate recognition settings. Click Setting next to Parameters.
3) Sensitivity: The larger the value, the easier plates will be to be detected.
4) Interval: Within the interval, camera will not take snapshot of one plate twice.
5) Frame Rate: Video image frames per second.
6) Plate: When the plate state is blurry in the plate recognition region, use this state
information automatically.
Set buzzer alarm to give out reminding. Click More and select Buzzer.
To record plate recognition, click More and select Log.
Click OK.
5.2.3.2 Number Plate Recording Search
Search time (or search plate number plus time if you know the plate No.) for the corresponding video
recording for you to play and check.
Procedure
On the main interface, select AI > AI Search > Plate No.
The Plate No interface is displayed. See Figure 5-26.
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Searching plate
Enter a channel, start time, end time. (And enter plate number if you know the plate
number.)
Click Search.
Results are displayed. See Figure 5-27.
Smart search results
Select the plate item you want to view. Click to play corresponding video recording.
Double-click video recording image to switch playing between full screen and partial
screen.
Export files.
1) Select files and click Copy.
The Export interface is displayed. See Figure 5-28.
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Exporting files
2) Select Address, Path, Backup Type and File Type. Then click Export.
5.2.4 Passenger Flow Measurement
The system can count the number of passengers in and out at each stop.
Preparation
Go to SETTING > CAMERA > Camera List, and then click to config people counting rules on the
camera. For details, see the camera user's manual.
Procedure
On the main interface, select AI > Parameters > Passenger Flow Measurement.
Select the Enable check box to enable the function.
Select the specific camera channel from the Binding CH column to bind to the
corresponding alarm in channel in the Alarm In CH column.
The alarm in channels are connected to the doors for detecting door open and close.
For example, if the alarm in Channel 3 is connected to the front door and bound to Camera 3
(overlooking the front door), when the door opens, Camera 3 will start counting the number
of people, and when the door closes, the counting stops. The people counting data starts
from 0 at each stop.
Click OK.
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Parameter Description
Storage Path Only local address is supported.
Path
File backup path is C://RecordDownload by default.
Click Browse to set the backup path as needed.
Record
Channel
Select the record channel you want to do the backup for.
Download
type
Select the backup type, including download by file and download by time.
Start time
Set the file backup period.
End time
File format Select the backup file format, including DAV and MP4.
Record type
Select the record type, including external alarm, motion detect, all alarms, normal
record, picture, and all.
Click Search.
The obtained files are displayed.
Select the file that you want to back up, and click Backup.
Backup (2)
Click View Download.
The Download interface is displayed. See Figure 5-32.
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Download
Click Stop all to stop downloading.
(Optional) Select the file that you want to verify, and click Watermark.
Watermark can be used to verify whether the record file is falsified.
The verifying progress and result are displayed.
Configuring Display Output Settings
You can configure live audio, device tour and video mirror settings.
5.4.1 Configuring Live Audio
On the main web interface, click DISPLAY > Display.
Click Enable to enable the live audio. See Figure 5-33.
After enabling, AV, VGA and HDMI are switched to single screen, and the preview
sound is output normally.
If it is not enabled, AV, VGA and HDMI are switched to single screen, and preview
sound will not be output. But it does not affect video playback and intelligent alarm
voice broadcast sound.
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Live Audio
5.4.2 Configuring Tour Settings
On the main web interface, click DISPLAY > Tour Setting.
Click Enable to enable the tour settings.
Configure parameters. For details, see Table 5-8.
Table 5-8 Tour parameters
Parameter Description
Interval Set the tour interval.
Live Layout The window split modes include single screen and 4-screen.
Click Add.
The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-34.
Add group
Select the channel and click OK.
Repeat Step 4–Step 5 to add multiple channel groups in tour.
Click OK.
Select a channel group, and click Modify to modify the channel group and channel
sequence.
Select a channel group, and click Delete to delete it.
Select a channel group, and click Move up or Move down to modify the channel group
sequence.
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5.4.3 Configuring TV Adjustment
You can adjust the margin between video screen and play window, and brightness according to
actual needs.
Steps
Click Display > TV Adjustment on WEB main interface.
TV Adjustment
Select Enable and configure the margin and brightness value.
Click OK to finish TV adjustment configuration.
5.4.4 Configuring Video Mirror Settings
On the main web interface, click DISPLAY > Video Mirror.
The Video Mirror interface is displayed. See Figure 5-36.
Video mirror
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Select a channel.
Select a mirror mode. You can select Vertical or Horizontal.
Click OK.
Configuring Camera Parameters
You can set camera properties, encoding parameters, PTZ properties information.
5.5.1 Configuring Camera Properties
You can set up the camera property parameters of the channel.
Different cameras correspond to different property parameters. The actual parameters shall prevail.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > IMAGE.
The IMAGE interface is displayed.
Image
Select a channel.
Configure parameters.
Table 5-9 Image property parameters
Parameter Description
Saturation
Adjust the color purity. Adjust the saturation according to the actual situation.
The bigger the value, the more colorful the image will become.
Brightness
Adjust the image brightness in a linear manner. The bigger the value, the
brighter the image will become.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the images. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the
contrast between the light area and dark area will become.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of the edges of the images. The bigger the value, the more
obvious the image edge will become.
Click OK.
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5.5.2 Configuring Encode Parameters
You can set Encode, Snapshot, Overlay, and Path settings.
5.5.2.1 Configuring Encode Settings
You can configure the encode settings for main stream and sub stream.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > Encode > Audio/Video.
The Audio/Video interface is displayed.
Encode parameters might be different depending on devices, and the actual product shall
prevail.
Audio/Video encode
Select a channel.
Configure parameters.
Table 5-10 Encode parameters
Parameter Description
Smart Codec
Enabling Smart Codec helps compress the images more and reduce the storage
space.
Video enable Enable the sub stream.
Record type
The record type of main stream is permanently fixed as General and cannot be
changed. General, motion detect and alarm use the general stream configurations
for recording.
Code-stream
type
Sub stream types.
Compression Compression mode.
Resolution The higher the video resolution, the better the image quality.
Frame rate
(FPS)
Configure the frames per seconds for videos. The higher the value, the smoother
and more vivid the image.
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Bit rate type
You can select the bit rate type.
CBR: Constant Bit Rate, which changes around the configured value.
VBR: Variable Bit Rate, which changes along with environment.
It is recommended to select CBR when there might be only small changes in
the monitoring environment, and select VBR when there might be big
changes in the monitoring environment.
The main stream is fixed to VBR.
Quality
This parameter can be set only when Bit Rate Type is set to VBR.
The image quality level. There are six levels in total. The higher the value, the
better the image will become.
Bit rate (kb/s)
Configure the bit rate for main stream and sub stream.
When CBR is selected, select the bit rate according to the reference bit rate,
and the bit rate changes around the configured value.
When VBR is selected, select the upper limit value of bit rate according to the
reference bit rate, and the bit rate changes along with the monitoring
environment. But the maximum bit rate value change
s around the
configured value.
Select Custom to configure bit rate value manually.
Reference bit
rate
The system recommends the optimal bit rate range according to the resolution
and frame rate settings.
Audio enable
Click More to enable the audio.
If the corresponding check box is selected, the video recordings are audio and
video combined streams.
Audio
encoding
Select an audio encode format.
The parameters might be different depending on the model you purchased, and
the actual product shall prevail.
Audio source Source of audio.
Watermark
enable
Select the Watermark check box to verify whether the video recording is falsified.
Watermark
string
Enter the strings for verifying watermark. The default string is DigitalCCTV. The
watermark string can only consist of number, letter, underline (_), and hyphen (-),
and the maximum length is 127 characters.
Click OK.
5.5.2.2 Configuring Snapshot Settings
You can configure the snapshot settings such as mode, size, quality, and interval.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > ENCODE > Snapshot.
The Snapshot interface is displayed.
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Snapshot
Select a channel.
Configure more parameters. See Table 5-11.
Table 5-11 Snapshot parameters
Parameter Description
Type
Includes scheduled and event.
Scheduled: Take snapshots within the configured period.
Event: Take snapshots when alarms such as local alarm, video detection and
abnormality are triggered.
Size Select a resolution for the captured images.
Quality The image quality and there are six levels in total.
Interval
Interval of taking snapshots.
The maximum value you can set is 3600 seconds as an interval between two
snapshots.
Click OK.
5.5.2.3 Configuring Overlay Settings
You can configure the title of video image overlay.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > ENCODE > Overly.
The Overlay interface is displayed.
Overlay
Select a channel.
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See Table 5-12.
Table 5-12 Overlay parameters
Parameter Description
Channel
title
Select Channel Title, and the Setting button is displayed. Then click Setting on the
right of the Channel Title, enter the channel title, and drag it to a proper location.
Time title
Select the Time Title check box, the Setting button is displayed. Then click Setting
on the right of the Time Title, and then drag it to a proper location.
Plate No.
Tick Plate No., Setting button shows up at the right side of Plate No., click that and
drag plate title to proper position.
GPS
display
Select the GPS Display check box, the Setting button is displayed. Then click
Setting on the right of the GPS Display, and then drag it to a proper location.
Click OK.
5.5.2.4 Storage Path
You can configure the storage path of captured snapshots and video recordings.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > ENCODE > Storage Path.
The Storage Path interface is displayed.
Storage Path
Click Browse to select the save path for snapshots and recordings.
Images and recordings by using functions of snapshots and recordings on the Live
interface are saved in these two paths by default: C:\PictureDownload and
C:\RecordDownload.
Click OK.
5.5.3 Configuring PTZ Settings
You can configure the corresponding PTZ of the device channel.
Select SETTING > CAMERA > PTZ.
The PTZ interface is displayed. See Figure 5-42.
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PTZ
Select a channel.
Configure more parameters. See Table 5-13.
Table 5-13 PTZ parameters
Parameter Description
PTZ type Set the PTZ type, including local and remote.
Click OK.
5.5.4 Viewing PoE
View the connection status of the PoE port and reset the camera.
Select Setting> CAMERA > PoE in the main menu. The PoE interface is displayed.
PoE
Select PoE Reset, and click OK to reset the camera with power but offline so that the
camera can be online. If the camera is still offline after reset for 3 times, the system will not
reset again.
When the total power of the cameras accessed through PoE exceeds the maximum power of
the device, the device will force the camera connected to the maximum port number to go
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offline until the total power of the camera accessed through PoE does not exceed the maximum
power of the device.
Configuring Network Parameters
You can set the network parameters of the device as needed, including connections, Wi-Fi
parameters, Cellular parameters, email, auto register, and P2P.
5.6.1 Configuring Connection Settings
You can configure the maximum number of ports and their respective values.
Select SETTING > NETWORK > Port.
The Port interface is displayed.
Port
Configure the ports of the device.
The revised settings take effect after device restart. Proceed with caution.
Table 5-14 Connection parameters
Parameter Description
TCP port Transmission Control Protocol port. The value is 37777 by default.
UDP port
User Datagram Protocol port. The value is 37778 by default. You can enter the
value as needed.
HTTP port
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol port. The value is 80 by default. You can enter other
values as needed, in which case, add the new value after the address when
logging in to the device in the browser.
HTTPS port
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer port. Select Enable, and
then enter the value as needed. The value is 443 by default.
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RTSP port
Real Time Streaming Protocol port. Keep
the default value 554 if it is
displayed. If you use Apple browser, QuickTime or VLC to play the real-time
monitoring screen, the following formats can be used: This function is also
available for Blackberry phones.
When the URL format requiring RTSP, you need to specify channel number
and code-stream type in the URL, and also user name and password if
needed.
When playing live view with Blackberry smart phone, you need to turn off
the audio, and then set the compression to H.264B and resolution to CIF.
URL format:
rtsp://<User Name>:<Password>@<IP
Address>:<Port>/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
User name, such as admin.
Password, such as admin_123.
IP address, such as 192.168.1.16.
Port: The default setting is 554. If the default setting is displayed, you do not
need to configure this parameter.
Channel: channel number, starting from 1. For example, if it is channel 2,
enter channel=2.
Subtype: code-
stream type. The main stream is 0 (subtype=0); the sub
stream is 1 (subtype=1).
For example, if you request the sub stream of channel 2 from a certain device,
the URL should be:
rtsp://admin:admin_123@192.168.1.16:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subty
pe=1
If certification is not required, there's no need to specify the user name and
password. Use the following format:
rtsp:// <IP Address>:<Port>/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
NTP port The port that automatically syncs time with the NTP server is 123 by default.
Click OK.
5.6.2 Configuring Wireless Network Settings
You can connect the device to a network through Wi-Fi. Make sure the device can communicate with
other devices in the group network. The device itself can also act as a hot spot to share flows with
other terminals.
If both cellular and Wi-Fi are available, the device connects to Wi-Fi and disconnects from cellular.
5.6.2.1 Configuring Wi-Fi Network Settings
You can connect the device to a network through Wi-Fi. Then connect the PC to the same network.
You can log in to the web interface by PC to operate the device.
This function is only supported by the device with a Wi-Fi module. The actual situation shall prevail.
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Preparation
Make sure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi module.
Procedure
Select SETTING > NETWORK > Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi interface is displayed.
Select Wifi as the working mode.
The Wi-Fi interface is displayed.
Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi.
Auto search
1. Click Search SSID.
In the SSID list, all available wireless networks are listed, including the information
such as network name, security type, encryption type, and signal intensity.
2. Double-click the Wi-Fi you want to connect to, enter the password, and then click
OK.
Add Wi-Fi manually.
1. Click Static Setting.
The Wi-Fi interface is displayed.
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Wi-Fi settings
2. Enter SSID and password, select priority and verification type, set IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway.
If you select DHCP check box, after successful connection, the system
automatically obtains the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
3. Click OK.
Click OK.
Click Refresh to refresh the connection status.
After successful connection, you can view the current hot spot, IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway in Wi-Fi Working Info.
5.6.2.2 Configuring Wi-Fi Hot Spot
The device can work as a hot spot to share the network connection to other terminals. The terminals
connected to the hot spot can log in to the device through host IP address (192.168.0.108). After
login, you can view videos on the device.
Select SETTING > NETWORK > Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi interface is displayed.
Select Ap as the working mode.
The Ap interface is displayed.
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Ap settings
Enter SSID, select work band and verification type, and then enter the password.
The work band can only be 2.4G.
Select the check box behind Password, and the password will be visible. The default
password is 12345678.
Click OK.
5.6.3 Configuring Cellular Settings
Preparation
Make sure that the device is equipped with cellular module and inserted with SIM card from
corresponding communication operators.
The dial number, user name, and password have been obtained from corresponding
communication operators.
Procedure
Select SETTING > NETWORK > Cellular.
The Cellular interface is displayed.
After cellular module is connected, the module information and wireless signal are
displayed; if not, click Search to search for wireless signal.
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Cellular settings
Select Ite0 and Enable to enable the network. This function is enabled by default.
Configure parameters.
Table 5-15 Cellular parameters
Parameter Description
NetAccess
When the device is connected to a private network, select the NetAccess
check box, enter APN name and select authentication mode. If PAP or CHAP is
selected for authentication mode, enter user name and password, and then
the device is automatically connected to the private network.
WLAN type
When enabled, the network type is displayed, which is used to distinguish
between the cellular modules of different communication operators, such as
TD-LTE.
APN
When enabled, the access point of the communication operator is displayed.
To manually set up APN, select Customized.
AUTH
Includes PAP, CHAP, and NO_AUTH protocols. The system automatically
recognizes and displays the enabled protocol.
Dial No. Enter the dial number provided from the communication operator.
User name
This parameter needs to be set up when AUTH is set to PAP or CHAP.
The system automatically recognizes the user name and password.
Password
WLAN status
After successful dial-up, all relevant information is displayed without any setup
needed. Such information includes module state, SIM state, PPP state, working
mode, IMSI, IMEI, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and module type.
Wireless Signal
Click Search to search for wireless signals.
Click OK.
After successful connection, the obtained IP address is displayed.
5.6.4 Configuring Email Settings
You can configure the email settings to enable the system to send an email as a notification when
there is an alarm event occurs, such as video detection or abnormality.
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Select SETTING > NETWORK > Email.
The Email interface is displayed.
Email settings
Select Enable to enable email function.
Configure parameters.
Table 5-16 Email setting parameters
Parameter Description
SMTP server Configure the address of SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server.
Port Enter the port value of SMTP server.
Anonymous
If Anonymous is selected, the sender information is not displayed when
sending an email.
User name
Enter the user name and password of SMTP server.
Password
Sender Sender's email address.
Encryption Type For authentication, select NONE, SSL, or TLS.
Title
You can enter no more than 63 characters in Chinese, English, and Arabic
numerals.
Attachment
If Attachment is enabled, when an alarm takes place, the system can send
alarm linked snapshots.
Mail receiver
Email address of the receiver. You can enter up to three email addresses
separated by colons.
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Interval
This is the interval that the system sends another email for the same type of
alarm event, which means, the system does not send an email upon any same
alarm event within the set interval.
The interval ranges from 0 through 3600 seconds. 0 means that there is no
interval.
This setting helps avoid large amount of emails caused by frequent alarm
events.
Health Mail
Confirm whether the email link is valid through the test information sent
automatically from the system.
Select the Health Mail check box, and then enter the interval. The system can
send a test email to check the connection after the specified interval.
The value ranges from 30 minutes through 1440 minutes.
Email test
Click Test to test if emails can be sent out and received as intended. If the
configuration is correct, you would receive a test mail. Before testing, click OK.
Click OK.
5.6.5 Configuring Auto Register Settings
After successfully auto registered, when the device is connected into the Internet, it will report the
current location to the specified server to make it easier for the client software to access to the
device, and to view and monitor it.
Select SETTING > NETWORK > REGISTER.
The Register interface is displayed.
Register
Select the Enable check box to enable the function. (Selected by default).
Configure parameters.
Table 5-17 Register parameters
Parameter Description
Server Address Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to register.
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Port Enter the port of the server to register.
Sub device ID
Unique ID for identifying the device. When different devices register to the
same server, the sub device IDs should be different.
Click OK.
5.6.6 Configuring P2P Settings
P2P is a private network penetration technology. With this technology, you do not need to apply for
dynamic domain name, set port mapping, or deploy transit server. You can add devices for
management by either of the following two ways.
Scan the QR code on the interface to download the app, and register an account. See "App
Operation Examples" for details.
Log in to www.gotop2p.com and register an account, and then add devices by device serial
numbers. See P2P Operation Manual for details.
Before using P2P, make sure that the device is connected to the Internet.
Preparation
The device is connected to the Internet.
DMSS app is downloaded and installed on your mobile phone.
Procedure
Select SETTING > NETWORK > P2P.
The P2P interface is displayed.
P2P
Select Enable to enable P2P.
Use the app to scan the QR code of the device SN to add the device in the app.
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Scan the QR code on the actual interface of the device. The QR code in this document is for
reference only.
Click OK.
After configuration is complete, the Status shows Online, meaning the P2P registration is
successful.
App Operation Examples
Here are the steps for operations in the app.
On your mobile phone, download the app.
After installation, run the app, select Remote Monitoring, and go to the main menu.
Add the device in the app.
1) Click and select Device Manager.
The Device Manager interface is displayed.
2) Click , initialize the device as needed and follow the instructions to connect the
device. To do so, you can scan the device label or the serial number QR code of the
device on the device page.
After scanning, the device is added. The serial number of the device is displayed in
Serial Number section.
To review the monitoring screen of the device, click Live.
5.6.7 Configuring Operation Platform
By connecting to the operation platform, you can modify the configuration information of the
recorder, collect the print information and GPS raw data, and upgrade remotely.
Click SETTING > NETWOTRK > Operation Platform.
The Operation Platform interface is displayed. See Figure 5-52.
Operation Platform
Select Enable.
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Configure parameters. For details, see Table 5-18.
Table 5-18 Operation platform parameters
Parameter Description
Address Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to register.
Port Enter the port of the server to register.
Click OK.
Managing Storage Device
You can configure Disk storage, package basic information, manage Disk, and review Disk
information.
5.7.1 Configuring Basic Information
On the Local interface, you can set up the strategy when the Disk is full and how to package
recordings.
In the main menu, select SETTING > STORAGE > BASIC.
The BASIC interface is displayed.
Basic configuration
Configure basic information.
Select the processing strategy of stopping recording and overwriting earlier recordings
when Disk is full.
◇ Stop: When all readable and writable Disk s are full and there is no extra free disk,
the recording stops.
◇ Overwrite: When all readable and writable Disk s are full and there is no extra free
disk, the new video recordings overwrites the old ones.
Set up the time length or file size for packaging recordings.
Select the required packaging manner from the Create Video Files drop-down list,
which includes File Size and Time Length.
◇ Set the length of time for each video file. The default value is 60 minutes, and the
range is 1 minute–120 minutes.
◇ Set the size of file for each video file. The default value is 1024M, and the range is
128M–2048M.
Set the strategy of deleting old files automatically.
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After setting file auto deletion, deleted files cannot be recovered.
Click OK.
5.7.2 Managing Disk
Set the read and write properties of the SD card and view the capacity information of the Disk.
Select SETTING > STORAGE > Disk Manager.
The Disk Manager interface is displayed.
You can set the SD card as the Read/Write disk, Read-Only disk or Redundancy disk under
the Disk Operation column.
Read/Write: You can read data from SD card and save data in SD card.
Read-Only: You can only read data from SD card if set to read-only disk.
Redundancy: If the device is connected to two or more SD cards, one of the SD cards
can be set as the redundancy one for recording backup.
Select SD card and click Format to clear all data in the SD card. Proceed with caution.
Storage device
Click OK.
5.7.3 Configuring FTP Settings
Back up video recordings and images to the preset FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server for storage.
Preparation
Make sure that you have purchased or download a FTP server and installed it on your PC.
For the created FTP user, you need to set the write permission; otherwise the upload of video
recordings and snapshots will fail.
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Procedure
Select SETTING > STORAGE > FTP.
The FTP interface is displayed.
FTP settings
Select Enable to enable FTP upload and select FTP type.
FTP is for plain text transmission and SFTP is for cipher text transmission. It is
recommended to select SFTP.
When FTP is selected, the system gives a risk prompt. Select OK or Cancel as needed.
Configure parameters.
Table 5-19 FTP parameters
Parameter Description
Server Address The IP address of the host PC that is installed with the FTP/SFTP server.
Port By default, SFTP port is 22 and FTP port is 21.
User name
The user name and password used to access the server.
Password
Anonymous
Select Anonymous if you want to log in to the server anonymously.
Remote
directory
Create a folder on FTP server.
If you leave it empty, the system automatically creates folders based on IP,
time, and channel.
If you enter a name for the remote directory, the system creates a folder
with the entered name under the FTP/SFTP root directory first, and then
automatically creates folders based on IP, time, and channel.
File size
Enter the size of the uploaded video recordings.
If the entered length is less than the length of the video recording, only a
section of the video recording can be uploaded.
If the entered length is more than the length of the video recording, the
whole video recording can be uploaded.
If the entered length is 0, the whole video recording will be uploaded.
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Picture upload
interval
When the Mode is Timing, the upload method should be determined
based on the image upload interval and snapshot interval.
If this interval is longer than snapshot interval, the system uploads the
most recent snapshot. For example, if the interval is 5 seconds and
snapshot interval is 2 seconds, the system sends an upload command
to upload the next snapshot every 5 seconds.
If this interval is shorter than snapshot interval, the system uploads the
snapshot as per the snapshot interval. For example, if the interval is 5
seconds and snapshot interval is 10 seconds, the system uploads the
snapshot every 10 seconds.
When the Mode is Event, the system uploads the snapshot as per the
snapshot interval.
You can change the Interval and Mode.
Channel Select the channel that you want to apply the FTP settings.
Day
Select the week day and set the time period that you want to upload the
recording files. You can set two periods for each week.
Select the record type (Alarm, MD, and General) that you want to upload. After
selecting the corresponding recording type next to the corresponding period,
the selected recording type will be uploaded during the configured period.
Period
Click Test to test if the FTP/SFTP server is successfully configured.
The system pops up a message to indicate success or failure.
In case of failure, check the network connection or configuration.
Click OK.
Configuring System
You can configure system information, security management, and vehicle information.
5.8.1 Security
5.8.1.1 Configuring System Service
Select SETTING > SYSTEM > SECURITY > System Service.
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System service
Select whether to enable Mobile Phone Push, CGI, SSH, Audio/Video Transmission
Encryption, or Private Protocol Authentication Mode as needed.
Mobile Phone Push: The P2P client can receive alarm push only when Mobile Push
Notifications is enabled and the P2P client subscribes to alarms.
CGI: After enabling CGI, a third-party platform can connect to this device via the CGI
protocol.
SSH: Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network
services securely over an unsecured network. You can enable it for enhancing data
safety.
Audio/Video Transmission Encryption: When enabled, audio/video transmission will
be encrypted. Related devices or software shall support video decryption.
Private Protocol Authentication Mode: You are recommended to select the Security
Mode.
Click OK.
5.8.1.2 Configuring HTTPS Settings
Through creating server certificate or downloading root certificate, and setting port number, the PC
can log in to the device via HTTPS to ensure the security of communication data and guard the user
information and device security with stable technology measures.
Preparation
You have to enable the HTTPS port before you can start creating server certificate or downloading
root certificate.
5.8.1.2.1 Creating Server Certificate
For the first time to use this function or after changing the device IP address, you need to create
server certificate.
Select SETTING > SYSTEM > SECURITY > HTTPS.
The HTTPS interface is displayed.
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HTTPS
Click Create Certificate.
The Create Certificate interface is displayed.
Enter the information for the parameters such as Country, State, and Location.
In IP or Domain Name box, enter the same IP or domain name of the device.
Click Create.
The system pops up a message after the creating is succeeded.
5.8.1.2.2 Downloading Root Certificate
For the first time to use HTTPS after changing the PC, you need to download root certificate.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > SECURITY > HTTPS.
The HTTPS interface is displayed.
Click Download Certificate.
The Download Certificate interface is displayed.
Click Open.
The Certificate interface is displayed.
Click Install Certificate.
The Certificate Import Wizard interface is displayed.
Click Next.
The Certificate Store interface is displayed.
Click Next.
The Completing Certificate Import Wizard interface is displayed.
Click Finish.
The Security Warning interface is displayed.
Click Ye s .
The Import Completed interface is displayed. The certificate is now downloaded.
5.8.1.2.3 Configuring HTTPS Port
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After creating server certificate or downloading root certificate, you need to configure the HTTPS
port.
Click SETTING > NETWORK > Port.
The Port interface is displayed.
Enter the HTTPS port. The default setting is 443 and you can modify it as needed.
Add the port number if it was modified to log in to the device via HTTPS.
Click OK.
5.8.1.2.4 Logging in by HTTPS
You can use HTTPS to log in to the web interface of the device.
Open the browser, enter https://xx.xx.xx.xx:port, and the login interface is displayed.
xx.xx.xx.xx corresponds to your device IP address or domain name.
Port corresponds to your HTTPS port. If the default value is 443, do not enter ":port". Just enter
"https://xx.xx.xx.xx" to visit.
5.8.2 Configuring Vehicle Settings
You can set the vehicle speed and position report.
5.8.2.1 Configuring Speed Settings
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > VEHICLE > SPEED.
The SPEED interface is displayed.
Speed
Configure more settings. See Table 5-20.
Table 5-20 Speed parameters
Parameter Description
Speed ratio The parameter for converting speed.
Mileage
cumulation
Select the vehicle mileage cumulation mode.
Mileage Displays the total mileage.
Start mileage Enter the initial mileage of the vehicle.
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Speed source
Select where the speed is obtained, including Pulse, Position Info, and
Pulse&Position Info.
Pulse: Gets the speed information from vehicle pulse system.
Position Info: Gets the speed information from positioning system.
Pulse&Position Info: Gets the speed information from both the pulse
system and positioning system. Information from the pulse system is used
first.
Click OK.
5.8.2.2 Configuring Position Report
You can configure the position report strategy to Device Auto or Platform Schedule.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > VEHICLE > Position Report.
The Position Report interface is displayed.
Configure the report strategy.
Device auto.
1. In Report Strategy, select Device Auto.
The Device Auto interface is displayed.
Position report (device auto)
2. Configure parameters.
Table 5-21 Device auto report parameters
Parameter Description
Report interval
When the vehicle ACC status is on, the system reports the position to
platform according to the configured report interval, report distance,
and inflexion angle.
The system reports vehicle position to platform as long as one of
conditions is satisfied.
Report by distance
Inflexion angle
Report interval when
ACC off
When the vehicle ACC status is off, the system reports the position to
platform based on the configured report interval.
Platform schedule.
In Report Strategy, select Platform Schedule. The Platform Schedule interface is
displayed.
The platform obtains the device position by the configured schedule. The schedule is
configured at the platform. See the user's manual for the platform.
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Position report (platform schedule)
Click OK.
5.8.3 Configuring Serial Port Parameters
You can configure the serial port parameters such as baud rate, date bits, stop bits, and parity.
Select Setting > System > Serial port.
The Serial Port interface is displayed. See Figure 5-61.
Serial Port
Configure parameters. For details, see
Table 5-22 Serial port setting parameters description
Parameters Description
Serial Port
Function
Select the corresponding protocol.
Console: Upgrades programs and debug by suing the serial interface and mini
terminal software.
GPS: Used for data communication with GPS module and firmware update, etc.
Light Box: External vehicle light box, used to judge the device status (such as
recording status) by the status of the light in the light box.
MD02: Used to connect to MD02 broadcast screen, and display alarm sounds
and icons.
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Parameters Description
Baud rate
The times of signal changes on the transmission line within one time unit.
The default baud rate is 115200 for a general serial port.
The default baud rate is 9600 for the touch screen.
Data bit
Select a data bit. The options include 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Stop bit
Select a stop bit. The options include 1, 1.5, and 2.
Parity
Select a parity mode from None, Odd, Even, Mark, and Space.
Click OK.
Managing User Account
You can add, modify and delete user accounts and groups, and configure security questions for user
accounts.
Default User and Authority
The default user account is admin.
The admin account is defined as the highly privileged user by default.
To manage user accounts easily, when defining the user account authority, it is recommended
to give lower authority to common user accounts than advanced user account.
User and User Group
You can manage the accounts by user and user group, and the names cannot be repeated.
You can set up to 64 users and 20 groups.
The default groups User and Admin cannot be deleted.
You can modify the authority of a user in group authorities. However, the authorities of the
admin account cannot be specified at your will.
Every user must belong to only one group. When selecting a group for a user, the authority that
the user can be granted should be no higher than the group authority.
Both the user name and group name support 1–31 characters and can only consist of letter,
number, underline (_), and hyphen (-).
5.9.1 User Management
You can add, delete, or modify a user, and set the authorities for the user in a group.
Adding a user
Select SETTING > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT > User.
The User interface is displayed.
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User
Click Add.
The Add interface is displayed.
Add
Configure more settings. See Table 5-23.
Table 5-23 User adding parameters
Parameter Description
User name
Enter the user name and password, and conform the password.
Password
Confirm
password
Group Select a group for the user.
User MAC Enter user MAC address that is allowed to log in to the device.
Memo Enter a description of the user.
Period
Click Setting to set a valid period. The user is only allowed to log in to the device
in the set period.
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Authority
You can modify the authority of a user in group authorities.
The authorities of the admin account cannot be changed.
To manage user accounts easily, when defining the user account authority,
it is recommended to give lower authority to common user accounts than
advanced user accounts.
Click OK.
Click to modify user information; click to delete the user.
Modifying Password
On the User interface, click .
The Modify interface is displayed.
Modify user
Select the Modify Password check box, and then enter old password, new password, and
confirm password in corresponding boxes.
Select the authority, including system, playback, and real-time monitoring authorities.
Click OK.
The new password can be set to 8 characters through 32 characters and contains at
least two types from number, letter and special characters (excluding ', ", ;, :, and &).
Enter a strong password according to the security level indication.
A user authorized to manage user accounts can modify its own password and the
passwords of other users.
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5.9.2 Group Management
You can perform the operations to manage the user group, such as adding a group, deleting a group,
and modifying a group.
Select SETTING > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT > Group.
The Group interface is displayed.
Group
Click Add.
The Add interface is displayed.
Add group
Set group name and memo.
A group name consists of letters, numbers, and special characters (including "_ ", "@", ".").
Select the authority, including system, playback, and real-time monitoring authorities.
Select All to select all authorities in the category.
Click OK.
Click to modify the corresponding group information; click to delete the group.
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5.9.3 Resetting Password
You can reset the password by the reserved email address when the password for the admin account
is lost.
Open a browser and log in to the web interface of the device.
The login interface is displayed.
Enter the user name admin.
The password setting information is displayed.
Login interface
Click Forgot Password.
The Reset interface is displayed.
Click OK.
The Reset Password interface is displayed.
Follow the instructions to scan the QR code in the actual interface and get the security code.
Scan the QR code on the actual interface of the device. The QR code in this document
is for reference only.
Scanning the same QR code leads to two security codes at most. To get another
security code, refresh the QR code interface.
Use the security code within 24 hours after you receive it. Otherwise, it will become
invalid.
Wrong security code entered for up to five times will cause the admin account locked
for five minutes.
In the security code box, enter the security code received in your reserved mailbox.
Click Next.
The Reset Password interface is displayed.
Reset the New Password and Confirm Password.
The new password can be set to 8 through 32 non-null characters and contains at least two
types from number, letter and special characters (excluding ', ", ;, :, and &). Enter a strong
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password according to the security level indication.
Click OK.
The system prompts successful operation. You can use the new password to log in to the
device.
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6 System Upgrade
Viewing System Version
You can view the device version information.
Select SETTING > System Info > Version.
The Version interface is displayed. See Figure 6-1.
Version
Upgrading System Firmware
You can import the upgrade files to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade file should be a .bin file.
During upgrade, do not disconnect from power and network, and restart or shut down the
device.
Upgrading the wrong file might result in the device not working properly.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Update.
The Update interface is displayed.
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Update
Select the chiplist that suits your actual needs.
To upgrade system programs, select Main for the chiplist.
To upgrade the MCU firmware programs, select MCU for the chiplist.
Click Browse and select the update files you want to use.
Click Update.
The system starts upgrading. You should log in to the web interface again after upgrading.
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7 System Maintenance
Maintenance Requirement
For the system's good and safe running, it's recommended to manage and maintain the system, back
up files in the following methods.
Check monitoring images regularly.
Clear the users and user groups not frequently used regularly.
Modify your password every 3 months.
Check your system log regularly. Handle problems in a timely manner.
Back up your configuration of the system regularly.
Restart the device regularly.
Upgrade firmware in a timely manner.
Viewing System Information
You can view device version information, logs, network information, Disk information, channel
information and satellite information.
For version information, see 6.1Viewing System Version.
7.2.1 Viewing Log
You can search, view, and back up the logs to local PC.
Click SETTING > System Info > Log.
The Log interface is displayed.
Log
Set up Start Time, End Time, and Type.
Click Search.
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The obtained logs are displayed.
Select the log that you want to back up, and then click Backup. In the Save as dialog box,
select the save path to save the log to local PC.
7.2.2 Viewing Network Information
You can view IP information of the logged in device.
Click SETTING > System Info > Network. The Network interface is displayed. See Figure
7-2.
Click Refresh and the latest network information is displayed.
Network information
7.2.3 Viewing Disk Information
You can view the HDD information of the device, including Disk name, location, and health.
Click SETTING > System Info > Disk. The Disk interface is displayed. See Figure 7-3.
Click Refresh and the latest Disk information is displayed.
Disk information
Click Record Time, and then the periods of all Disk recordings are displayed. See Figure 7-4.
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Disk recording period
7.2.4 Viewing Satellite Information
You can view the satellite positioning information such as module state, GPS status, latitude and
longitude, and search results.
Click SETTING > System Info > SATELLITE.
The SATELLITE interface is displayed. Click Refresh and the latest satellite information is displayed.
If the GPS module state indicates Normal but does not position within five minutes, the GPS
module automatically resets and repositions. When the positioning information is obtained
again, the GPS module reset times is up to 20, or the device is restarted, you can view the GPS
module reset records in the log.
When the GPS module is short-circuited for more than 10 seconds, the module state is abnormal
and the GPS module is automatically powered off and no longer powered on. After the device is
restarted, the GPS module will be powered on again.
Satellite information
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Auto Maintenance
You can configure the automatic maintenance settings such as auto restart, auto deleting old files,
auto start, auto shutdown, and delay for auto shutdown.
7.3.1 Restarting System
If the device runs for a long time, you can set to automatically restart the device during idle time.
After configuring auto restart, when the device is working, it restarts as per the schedule.
Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Manager.
The Manager interface is displayed.
Manager
Select auto restart.
Select Never, and the device will never restart automatically.
Select Every Day, set the device restart time, and the device will restart automatically
at that time point.
Select Monday to Sunday, set the device restart time, and the device will restart
automatically at that time point every week. If Sunday and 01:00 are selected, the
device will restart automatically at 1:00 every Sunday.
Click OK.
7.3.2 Configuring Auto Start
After configuring auto start, the device starts automatically at the scheduled time point. If you turn
the vehicle key to ACC before the configured auto start time, the device starts immediately. When
the ACC is powered off, the device will shut down as per the scheduled auto delay for shutdown.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Manager.
The Manager interface is displayed.
Select auto start.
Select Never, and the device will never start automatically.
Select Every Day and set the time. When you turn the vehicle key to ACC before this
time point, the device starts immediately.
Click OK.
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7.3.3 Configuring Auto Shutdown
After configuring auto shutdown, the device automatically shuts down as per the ACC power off
time and auto start setting.
If you have set the time for auto start, there are two situations when the ACC is powered off: If
the system time is between the auto start time and auto shutdown time, the device is turned off
at the configured time point. If the system time is before the auto start time or after the auto
shutdown time, the device is turned off immediately.
If the auto start time is not set, when the ACC is disconnected, the device shuts down at the
scheduled time point.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Manager.
The Manager interface is displayed.
Select auto shutdown.
Select Never, and the device will never shut down automatically.
Select Every Day and set the time. The system will shut down as per the ACC power off
time and auto start setting. Select Every Day for Auto Shutdown System, and then
enter the specific time.
Click OK.
7.3.4 Delay for Auto Shutdown
After configuring delay for auto shutdown, when ACC is disconnected, the device shuts down as per
the settings of delay for auto shutdown.
If you enter a delay value that is not 0, the device automatically shuts down after the preset
delay.
If you enter 0, the device shuts down as per the auto shutdown settings without delay.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Manager.
The Manager interface is displayed.
Configure the delay for auto shutdown.
The value ranges from 0 through 65535 minutes. The default value is 5 minutes.
Click OK.
Backing Up and Restoring
You can back up or restore the web configurations and restore to default settings.
7.4.1 Backing Up Configuration
You can back up all web configurations.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Import/Export.
The Import/Export interface is displayed.
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Configuration import/export
Click Import, and select the backup path.
The system starts backing up configurations.
7.4.2 Importing and Exporting Files
You can back up the configuration of the device by exporting the device profile. When the device is
abnormal, you can quickly restore the configurations by importing the profile.
7.4.2.1 Backing Up Files
Export the configurations of the device locally.
Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Import/Export.
The Import/Export interface is displayed.
Import/export (1)
Click Export and select the path to save the profile.
7.4.2.2 Importing Files
You can use the backed up configurations to quickly configure the device and restore the device
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configurations.
Select SETTING > SYSTEM > Import/Export.
The Import/Export interface is displayed.
Configuration import/export (2)
Click Browse, and then select the backup file you want to import.
Click Import.
The system pops up the restart message. Click OK, and the system starts importing the
configurations and restart the device after importing is completed.
7.4.3 Restoring to Default
You can restore the system to default configurations or the factory default. Only the user with the
default & upgrade authorities can do this.
The corresponding functions will be restored to the factory settings, and your current configurations
will be lost. Proceed with caution.
Click SETTING > SYSTEM > Default.
The Default interface is displayed.
Factory default settings
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Select corresponding check box you want to use for restoring.
Default: Click Default, and the Reboot dialog box is popped up. See Figure 7-11. Then
click OK. All configurations other than user name, password, security questions and
device IP are restored to the default configuration of the device.
Factory Default: Click Factory Defaults, and the Reboot dialog box is displayed. See
Figure 7-12. Then click OK, and the system restarts. After the device is restarted, the
system will restore to factory defaults, and the device requires initialization again.
Proceed with caution.
When there is a user operating on the Local interface, restoring to factory defaults
cannot be performed until the local user logs out.
Reboot prompt (1)
Reboot prompt (2)
Network Sniffer
The packet data can be provided to the developers or engineers to analyze the network usage.
Preparation
The device being captured is connected to an external backup device.
Procedure
Click SETTING > System Info > Packet Sniffer Backup.
The Packet Sniffer Backup interface is displayed.
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Packet Sniffer Backup
Select the Ethernet port and save path.
Select the Target Filter check box, and then enter the IP address that you want to filter.
Click Start.
The system starts the sniffer, and the data will be stored to the external backup device.
Click Stop.
The Prompt dialog box is displayed. See Figure 7-14.
Prompt
Click OK or Cancel. Click OK to download the files locally. Viewed those files in the storage
path; click Cancel to stop downloading.
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8 Operating by DSS
Beside from web, you can also remotely log in to the Recorder from Digital Surveillance System (DSS).
For details, see the manual of DSS.
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9 FAQ
If your questions cannot be answer by the following contents, please contact your local service
engineer or the service of our Headquarters for help. We can guide you to solve this problem.
1) Q: Disconnect the constant electricity but the Recorder is still working.
A: Possible causes:
The default 5-minute shutdown delay is effective.
The UPS setting provides constant power supply to the Recorder when the lithium battery
voltage is above 7V.
ACC is connected.
2) Q: The Recorder gives squeal after it is boot up.
A: Possible causes:
Connecting to the display and being too close to the camera.
A single channel interface or a large-image multi-channel interface. The first channel of
sound comes from a local source.
3) Q: The interface shows that no SIM card is detected.
A: Possible causes:
SIM card not inserted.
Micro SIM card reversely inserted with its notch facing outward. Follow instructions on the
label to insert the SIM card.
SIM card is damaged.
4) Q: DVR cannot boot up properly.
A: Possible causes:
The input power is not correct; the input voltage is too low or too high.
Poor contact in the input power cable or incorrect wiring.
HDD is damaged or poor contact between the HDD carrier and HDD.
Main board is damaged.
5) Q: DVR automatically reboots or frequently crashes.
A: Possible causes:
Input voltage is not stable or too low.
The Recorder is not properly installed, which result in poor contact between components.
Poor heat dissipation and too many dusts result in poor working environment for the
Recorder.
Hardware malfunction.
6) Q: HDD cannot be detected after rebooting.
A: Possible causes:
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HDD not installed.
Poor contact between the HDD carrier and HDD.
HDD is damaged.
7) Q: Blank screen in a channel of the display
A: Possible causes:
A camera is damaged. Replace the damaged camera.
The connection wire is damaged. Replace the damaged connection wire.
8) Q: No video output from single-channel, multiple-channel or all-channel.
A: Possible causes:
Program is not compatible. Please upgrade to the correct version.
Brightness value of all channel is 0. Please restore to default setting.
No video input signal or the signal is too weak.
Channel protection or screen protection is configured.
Hardware malfunction.
9) Q: Real-time video image is abnormal, such as color and brightness is distorted.
A: Possible causes:
NTSC and PAL settings are not correct, and the image becomes black and white.
Recorder and monitor resistance is not compatible.
Video network transmission distance is too far or transmission line signal attenuation is too
much.
NVR color or brightness settings are not correct.
10) Q: No recorded video can be found in local playback.
A: Possible causes:
Poor contact between the HDD carrier and HDD.
HDD is damaged.
Upgraded program is not compatible.
The recording file that you want to search has been overlapped.
The recorded file is not opened.
11) Q: Video is distorted in local search.
A: Possible causes:
Video quality setting is too low.
Program read error, bit data is too small, and there is full of mosaic in the screen. Please
firstly try to restart the DVR to solve this problem.
Disk error
Hardware malfunction.
12) Q: The monitor has no sound.
A: Possible causes:
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It is not an active speaker.
Audio cable is damaged.
Hardware malfunction.
13) Q: There is audio under monitoring state but no audio under playback state.
A: Possible causes:
Audio function is not enabled.
The corresponding channel does not connect to the camera. Playback is not continuous
when the screen is blue.
14) Q: System time is not correct.
A: Possible causes:
Setting is not correct.
Poor battery contact or voltage is too low.
Crystal oscillator is poor.
15) Q: USB backup error.
A: Possible causes:
Too much data which occupies CPU resources. Please stop recording first and then begin
backup.
Backup Recorder is not compatible.
Backup Recorder is damaged.
The backup Recorder features high power and needs separate power supply.
16) Q: Alarm function does not work.
A: Possible causes:
Alarm setting is not correct.
Alarm cable connection is not correct.
Alarm input signal is not correct.
There are two loops connected to one alarm Recorder.
17) Q: Messy channel display.
A: Possible causes:
Incorrect selection of camera type. Auto switch is recommended.
The camera is damaged.
18) Q: Record storage time is not enough.
A: Possible causes:
Low camera quality, dirty lens, camera installed against the light, or iris not properly
adjusted caused large big rate.
HDD capacity is not enough.
The HDD is damaged.
19) Q: No 3G/4G dial-up. No dial-u p I P,
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A: Possible causes:
Check if the SIM card is normal.
Check if the SIM card is not in service.
Check if the 3G/4G antenna is connected as intended.
Check if the 3G/4G signals are strong enough.
Try out with another SIM card.
20) Q: 3G/4G platform is not online.
A: Possible causes:
Check if 3G/4G dial-up is normal.
Check if local active registration is correctly set up.
Check if the sever terminal is correctly set up.
21) Q: No GPS data.
A: Possible causes:
Check if the GPS antenna is connected as intended.
Make sure the GPS antenna is in a place where signals are not blocked.
22) Q: GPS drifting and produces speed for no reason.
A: Possible causes:
Weak GPS signal.
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Mouse Operations
The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users.
Beside the operations from the front panel and remote control, you can also use mouse to operate
menus. Insert the mouse to the USB port of the Recorder.
Operation Function
Click the left
mouse button
If the user has not logged into the system, the password box is displayed first.
During real-time monitoring, click the left mouse button to go to the main
menu.
When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content.
Implement the operations indicated on the control.
Change the status of the check box.
Click the combo box, the drop-down list is displayed.
In text box, click the corresponding button on the panel to enter a numeral,
punctuation, English character (small/capitalized), or Chinese. Left-click the
symbol on the panel to complete value input; ← represents backspace, and＿
represents space.
In English input mode: Click ＿ to enter a space, and click ← to delete the
previous character.
In numeral input mode: Click ＿ to delete all numbers, and click ← to delete
the previous number.
In special characters input mode: For the numbers and characters on the soft
panel, press the numbers on the front panel to enter the corresponding
characters, for example, press 1 means entering /. You can also directly use the
mouse to click to enter the characters.
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Double-click
the left mouse
button
The special operation to perform a specific action. For example, double-click the
recorded video file to start playback.
In multi-image, double-click a channel image to display it in full screen.
Double-click again to restore the previous multi-window screen.
Right-click
In the real-time monitoring screen, right-click on the screen, the shortcut menu
is displayed. You can configure the settings including multi-image mode (related
to the number of channels of the Recorder), PTZ control, color setting, recording
search, recording control, alarm output, and main menu. To use PTZ control and
color setting apply to the images corresponding to the pointer. If it was
multi-image mode before settings, the system auto switches to the single
images of corresponding channels first.
Do not save the setting and exit the current menu.
Wheel button
In numeral input box, rotate the wheel button to increase or decrease the
numeral value.
Switch between items in the combo box.
Page up or page down.
Move Select and move a control of the current coordinates or one of its items.
Drag Box select an area and set up area overlap.
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Disk Capacity Calculation
In the first installation of the HDD, check whether the HDD is already installed. To install IDE HDD, pay
attention to the jumper of the HDD.
HDD capacity calculation formula:
Total capacity (M) = Channel number × Demand time length (hour) × HDD capacity occupied per
hour (M/hour)
Recording time calculation formula:
Recording time (hour) = HDD total capacity (M)
HDD capacity occupied per hour (M/hour) × Channel number
The Recorder adopts MPEG4/H.264 compression technology, which features a large dynamic range.
Therefore, when calculating HDD capacity, you should accord to the bit rate to evaluate the file size
generated per hour from each channel.
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Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken for basic device network security:
1. Use Strong Passwords
Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords:
The length should not be less than 8 characters.
Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case
letters, numbers and symbols.
Do not contain the account name or the account name in reverse order.
Do not use continuous characters, such as 123, abc, etc.
Do not use overlapped characters, such as 111, aaa, etc.
2. Update Firmware and Client Software in Time
According to the standard procedure in Tech-industry, we recommend to keep your device
(such as NVR, DVR, IP camera, etc.) firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is equipped
with the latest security patches and fixes. When the device is connected to the public
network, it is recommended to enable the “auto-check for updates” function to obtain
timely information of firmware updates released by the manufacturer.
We suggest that you download and use the latest version of client software.
"Nice to have" recommendations to improve your device network security:
1. Physical Protection
We suggest that you perform physical protection to device, especially storage devices. For
example, place the device in a special computer room and cabinet, and implement well-done
access control permission and key management to prevent unauthorized personnel from
carrying out physical contacts such as damaging hardware, unauthorized connection of
removable device (such as USB flash disk, serial port), etc.
2. Change Passwords Regularly
We suggest that you change passwords regularly to reduce the risk of being guessed or cracked.
3. Set and Update Passwords Reset Information Timely
The device supports password reset function. Please set up related information for password
reset in time, including the end user’s mailbox and password protection questions. If the
information changes, please modify it in time. When setting password protection questions, it is
suggested not to use those that can be easily guessed.
4. Enable Account Lock
The account lock feature is enabled by default, and we recommend you to keep it on to
guarantee the account security. If an attacker attempts to log in with the wrong password
several times, the corresponding account and the source IP address will be locked.
5. Change Default HTTP and Other Service Ports
We suggest you to change default HTTP and other service ports into any set of numbers
between 1024–65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are
using.
6. Enable HTTPS
We suggest you to enable HTTPS, so that you visit Web service through a secure communication
channel.
7. MAC Address Binding
We recommend you to bind the IP and MAC address of the gateway to the device, thus reducing
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the risk of ARP spoofing.
8. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably
According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a
minimum set of permissions to them.
9. Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes
If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to
reduce risks.
If necessary, it is highly recommended that you use safe modes, including but not limited to the
following services:
SNMP: Choose SNMP v3, and set up strong encryption passwords and authentication
passwords.
SMTP: Choose TLS to access mailbox server.
FTP: Choose SFTP, and set up strong passwords.
AP hotspot: Choose WPA2-PSK encryption mode, and set up strong passwords.
10. Audio and Video Encrypted Transmission
If your audio and video data contents are very important or sensitive, we recommend that you
use encrypted transmission function, to reduce the risk of audio and video data being stolen
during transmission.
Reminder: encrypted transmission will cause some loss in transmission efficiency.
11. Secure Auditing
Check online users: we suggest that you check online users regularly to see if the device is
logged in without authorization.
Check device log: By viewing the logs, you can know the IP addresses that were used to log
in to your devices and their key operations.
12. Network Log
Due to the limited storage capacity of the device, the stored log is limited. If you need to save
the log for a long time, it is recommended that you enable the network log function to ensure
that the critical logs are synchronized to the network log server for tracing.
13. Construct a Safe Network Environment
In order to better ensure the safety of device and reduce potential cyber risks, we recommend:
Disable the port mapping function of the router to avoid direct access to the intranet
devices from external network.
The network should be partitioned and isolated according to the actual network needs. If
there are no communication requirements between two sub networks, it is suggested to
use VLAN, network GAP and other technologies to partition the network, so as to achieve
the network isolation effect.
Establish the 802.1x access authentication system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access
to private networks.
Enable IP/MAC address filtering function to limit the range of hosts allowed to access the device.
