V3013 Series

Embedded Network Digital Video Recorder

Installation/Operation Instructions

This manual is applicable for V3013 series Embedded Network Digital Video Recorders. V3013 series
employs the most advanced technology in the information industry, such as video/audio
encoding/decoding, hard disk recording and TCP/IP. They incorporate features of both digital
video/audio recorder (DVR) and digital video/audio server (DVS). V3013 series can function
stand-alone or can be used to build a powerful surveillance network, widely used in banking,
telecommunications, transportation, factories, warehousing, and other applications.

Note: This manual applies to V3013 series DVRs. Because V3013 series DVRs with different channels
have the similar function and operation, we take 16-CH DVR as an example in this manual to describe
the installation and operation procedures.
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FCC Warning
V3013 series Network Digital Video Recorders all comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
y This device may not cause harmful interference.
y This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

V3013 series Network Digital Video Recorders have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Read this manual carefully before installation. This manual should be saved for future use.

Important Safety Instructions and Warnings

z Electronic devices must be kept away from water, fire or high magnetic radiation.
z Clean with a dry cloth.
z Provide adequate ventilation.
z Unplug the power supply when the device is not to be used for an extended period of time.
z Only use components and parts recommended by manufacturer.
z Position power source and related wires to assure they will be kept away from ground and access way.
z Refer all service matters to qualified personnel.
z Save product packaging to ensure availability of proper shipping containers for future transportation.

Indicates that the un-insulated components within the product may carry a voltage harmful to humans.

Indicates operations that should be conducted in strict compliance with instructions and guidelines contained in this manual.

Warning: To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, keep the product away from rain and moisture!
Install Environment and Notes

Install Environment
z Working temperature of DVR: -10℃～50℃，storage temperature -10℃～70℃.
z DVR should be placed flatly during installtion or operation, avoid slantways or inversed placement.
z Avoid placement and installation in high temperature and high humidity.
z For better heat-radiation, cooling fan is designed inside the DVR. Further, install the device in the place with good ventilation condition.
z To ensure a better heat-radiation, the distance between the DVR back panel and the other DVR or the wall should be more than 6CM.
z Do not move DVR in the place with sharp temperature contrast to avoid condensation inside the device which will shorten the lifespan
of the machine.
z Install the thunder protection devices for the DVR applied in thundery areas to prevent the thunder-caused hardware damages.

Notes
z Don’t touch the power button or DVR with wet hands or wet stuff.
z After the installation, to avoid the interference of the video/audio signals and the damages caused by the static electricity, please make
sure that DVR and the housing are well grounded (refer to the grounding interface on the rear panel).
z Make sure that the voltage of the power supply is stable. Do not close the DVR directly by turning off the general switch.
z Avoid splashing down the liquid or metal on DVR, which may cause short circuit even fire inside DVR.
z Install the harddisk correctly before use, or else, you can’t make any record operation.
z The dust of the mainboard may cause short circuit after being damped, therefore, to maintain a long life usage of the device, please clean
the mainboard, inserts, housing and cooling fan regularly with the brush.
z Try not to apply TV set at the local video output interface (VIDEO OUT), otherwise, the output circuit of the DVR (VIDEO OUT) is apt
to damages.
z When shut down the DVR, do not turn off the power switch directly. Please firstly close the current recording, then complete the
software shut down via menu, and at last close the power switch on the rear panel. In this way, the possible hardware damages are
avoided.
z DVR is enable to auto-check the harddisk, when a new harddisk without formating or a nonsupport file system of the harddisk, system
will alarm to user, the record could be taken only after the harddisk is formatted. If the harddisk has been used before and meanwhile it
has subareas record, please delete the subares on PC first, and then format the harddisk in DVR. Otherwise, the normal record will be
influenced.
z Do not conduct the hareware hot-swapping operation with eletricity. (Except the hardware supporting hot-swapping)
z Change the damaged harddisk to insure the integrality of the record data(The infomation of the harddisk error is in the log)
 Table of Contents
Chapter I Introduction............................................................. 1
1.1 Product Description.........................................................1
1.1.1 Features................................................................ 1
1.1.2 Product Function .................................................. 1
1.2 Product Models...............................................................2
1.3 Front Panel Description...................................................3
1.4 Remote Control Description ............................................4
1.5 Menu Description............................................................7
1.5.1 Main Menu........................................................... 7
1.5.2 Menu Description ................................................. 8
Chapter II Installation and Connections.................................. 9
2.1 Clear the Device and Accessories.....................................9
2.2 Install Hard Disk.............................................................9
2.3 Back Panel Introduction ................................................10
2.3.1 V3013 (Non-looping Models) ..............................10
2.3.2 V3013 (Looping Models).....................................10
2.4 Alarm Input/Output Connection Method Introduction.....11
2.5 UTP Network Connect Cable Made Method...................11
2.6 RS-232 Connect Cable Made Method ............................11
Chapter III Basic Operation Guide.........................................13
3.1 Turn on the DVR...........................................................13
3.2 Preview ........................................................................13
3.3 Username and Password................................................14
3.4 PTZ Control..................................................................15
3.5 Manual Recording.........................................................16
3.6 Playback .......................................................................17
3.7 Backup Record File.......................................................20
3.8 Voice Dialogue..............................................................21
3.9 Power Off .....................................................................21
Chapter IV System Configuration ..........................................23
4.1 About Administrator and the Password...........................23
4.2 Add and Delete Users....................................................24
4.3 Modify Unit Name and Device ID .................................25
4.4 Video Standard..............................................................26
4.5 System Time................................................................. 26
4.6 Camera Name............................................................... 27
4.7 Video Parameters.......................................................... 28
4.8 Change Image Attribute ................................................ 28
4.9 Set Privacy Mask Area.................................................. 29
4.10 View Tampering Setup ................................................ 30
4.11 Signal Loss Setup........................................................ 31
4.12 Motion Detection Setup............................................... 32
4.13 Local Monitor Preview Properties ............................... 34
4.14 Recording Schedule Setup........................................... 35
4.15 Alarm Parameters Setup .............................................. 36
4.16 Network Parameter ..................................................... 38
4.17 PTZ............................................................................ 39
4.18 RS232 Setup............................................................... 40
4.19 Exceptions.................................................................. 41
4.20 Transaction Information .............................................. 41
4.21 Utilities ...................................................................... 42
Chapter V Network Operation ...............................................46
5.1 PPPoE Dial-up.............................................................. 46
5.1.1 Create Connection by Using PPPoE .....................46
5.1.2 Access through Client Software when Using PPPoE
....................................................................................46
5.2 PPP(Modem) Passive Dial-up ....................................... 47
5.2.1 DVR Terminal Setup ...........................................47
5.2.2 Client PC Terminal Setup.....................................48
5.3 Serial Port Directly Connected ...................................... 49
5.3.1 DVR Terminal setup............................................49
5.3.2 Client PC Terminal Setup.....................................49
Appendix I Specifications........................................................50
Appendix II Typical Connection.............................................51
Appendix III Frequently Asked Questions .............................52
Appendix IV V3013 Product Storage Calculator....................53
Appendix V USB Mouse Control ............................................54
Chapter I Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The Infinova V3013 Series Embedded Network Digital Video
Recorder utilizes the latest advancements in information technology,
such as high-quality video/audio encoding, large-scale Hard Disk
capabilities, and TCP/IP networking, to produce the industry’s most
reliable and most flexible Network Digital Video Recorder. The
V3013 Series Network Digital Video Recorder is designed for large
and small-scale projects in surveillance field. Various
configurations from 8 or 16 channels of video are available to meet
the requirements of any system.
The V3013 utilizes an embedded processor and embedded
VxWorks operating system for the highest possible reliability. The
Infinova DVR functions as both a Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
and Digital Video Server (DVS). All Infinova DVRs feature
real-time hardware encoding of video and audio signals, local Hard
Disk recording, real-time video/voice preview, video/audio
switching functions, local recorded video file playback, real-time
network transmission, remote file playback, scheduled download to
a video server, or large-scale video storage unit for archiving. The
V3013 supports Internet Explorer browsing, as well as
bi-directional audio capabilities. V3013 Series Embedded Network
Digital Video Recorder can be remotely accessed through either a
Local Area Network (LAN) or via the Internet. After logging-in, a
user will be able to view and control either live or recorded images
through TCP/IP protocols, with remote capability limited by user
access levels. The V3013’s reliability and wide range of functions
make it an ideal video storage solution for large and small-scale
CCTV projects.
1.1.1 Features
z V3013W with internal DVD writer, V3013A without DVD writer
z Support operation via mouse
z H.264 video and G.722 audio encoding technology
z 8/16 video channels input and 8/16 audio channels input for audio
model (or 8/16 video channels input, 8/16 video looping
outputs and 2 audio channels input for looping model)
z Supports 4CIF(D1) resolution for all video channels
z High-quality simultaneous video recording and viewing at rates
up to 30 fps
z 2 BNC connectors (1 BNC is auxiliary video output) for Analog
Monitor outputs and 1 VGA video output
z 2 audio out (1 BNC is auxiliary audio output)
z 1 audio line in
z 1 USB and 1 external SATA interface
z 16 alarm inputs and 4 relay outputs
z Programmable for automatic display or recording of associated
video upon alarm
z Supports up to 8 SATA hard disks at the most
z Privacy masks and multi-area motion detection
z Video authentication watermark technology
z Web-server features allow remote access through TCP/IP protocols
z Easy installation on an existing network, no changes required
z Remote Software can be used to set parameters, display real time
video with synchronized audio signals, viewing equipment status
via LAN/WAN
z Simultaneously records, transmits and displays live video while
searching for and archiving video
z Supports bi-directional audio between the monitoring center and
the local site
z Pan/tilt and lens control using front panel controls or GUI
software
z Supports local alarm contact, transmits alarm signals through
network
z Multiple levels of access with password login
z Downloadable upgrades for products updating
z Watchdog timer and battery backup ensure highest level of
reliability
z 19-inch EIA (2U) rack mounting
z Mouse control
1.1.2 Product Function
1. Encoding Function
z Supports PAL and NTSC video standards.
z Supports a maximum of 16 channels of video inputs. Each
channel can be encoded independently in 25F/S (PAL) or 30F/S
(NTSC), using H.264 algorithm. They support both variable bit
rate and variable frame rate.
z Supports a maximum of 16 channels of audio inputs. Each
channel can be encoded independently, using OggVorbis standard.
The output bit rate is 16 Kbps.
The output video and audio stream can be combined to generate the
complex H.264 stream. Video and audio coincide with each other
from beginning to end when the complex stream is played back.
Video-only stream is also available.
z Supports the following resolutions:
PAL: 4CIF(704 x 576), DCIF(528 x 384), 2CIF(704 x 288),
CIF(352 x 288), QCIF(176 x 144)
NTSC: 4CIF(704 x 480), DCIF(528 x 320), 2CIF(704 x 240),
CIF(352 x 240), QCIF(176 x 120)
Note:
All the channels can be set as 4CIF(D1) resolution, or DCIF, 2CIF,
CIF,QCIF.
2. Network Functions
z Supports TCP/IP (ARP, RARP, IP, UDP, TCP, PPP, PPPoE,
DHCP etc).
z Supports broad-band transmission (ADSL, etc.).
z Supports narrow-band transmission (PSTN, etc).
z Streams of one or more channels, Net DVR's running state and
alarm state can be accessed through network
z Net DVR's parameters can be set through network
z Support remote control of PTZ.
z Streams can be recorded in a remote host PC.
z Files in Net DVR can be downloaded to or remotely played in a
remote host PC.
z Supports Net DVR remote upgrading.
z PC hosts can gain direct control of Net DVR's RS-232 or RS-485 port.
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z Supports voice talk between host in surveillance center (back end)
and Net DVR (front end).
z Supports embedded web server. Browser can be used to access

Net DVR.
3. Storage Functions
z Supports 5 kinds of record trigger mode: Schedule mode, alarm

mode, motion detection, motion detection-&-alarm, motion

detection-or-alarm.
z Can install 8 HDD, each HDD up to 3000GBytes

z Supports hard disk sleep mode. The last position in the part number indicates the HD information.
z Supports FAT32 file system.

z Supports HDD smart. -320 With 320 GB HD

z Supports cyclic and non-cyclic record mode. -500 With 500 GB HD
z Supports network access storage (NAS). -1000 With 1000 GB HD
z Supports USB flash disk, USB hard disk, USB CDRW for -1320 With 1320 GB HD
backup . -1500 With 1500 GB HD
-2000 With 2000 GB HD
4. Preview & Playback Functions -3000 With 3000 GB HD
z Supports Monitor;
z Supports VGA;

z Switches quickly in PREVIEW mode; Note: The manufacturers would develop the hard disks with
z Supports privacy mask area; different performances to meet the different requirements of the
z Support view tampering area; target customers. Upon the selection of hard disks for DVR, those
z Supports local file Playback and playback by time, supports play industrial grade hard disks, used for large data storage and
fast, play slow, pause, play frame one by one, etc; long-time operation, will have priority. Unsuitable hard disks
z Supports position configurable OSD & LOGO; might cause the loss of system data after working for a certain
z Supports remote control; period of time. Please contact Infinova service personnel for
z Supports watermark. detailed information.

5. PTZ Control
z Supports Pan-Tilt-Zoom control and Preset through front panel,
keyboard, network and remote controller;
z Mouse control

z Supports many kinds of PTZ protocol;

z Addition of new PTZ protocol specifically for the user.

6. Alarm Functions
z Supports Motion detect alarm, view tamper alarm, signal loss
alarm, exceptions alarm, etc;
z Supports setup of alarms calling up PTZ presets;

7. Others
z Supports RS-485 interface keyboard;
z User friendly menu interface

1.2 Product Models

This manual applies to the following models:

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1.3 Front Panel Description
Front panel view
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3 5 2 4 6
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Figure 1-1

No. Name Type Description

Channel 1-16 (or 1-8) status indication, “Green” indicates recording is ongoing, “red” indicates
net transfer is ongoing, “orange” indicates both recording and net transfer are ongoing.
1-16
1 Status lamp Note:
For 8 channel DVR, 1~8 channel Status lamps are available.
For 16 channel DVR, 1~16 channel Status lamps are available.

(1) Numeral keys and English letter keys are combined for input numerals, capital & small
Number key English letters and symbols etc.
2 Input key
【0】-【9】 (2) Under Preview status or PTZ control status, used to switch channels
Call up presets when using combinations of the numeric key and【PRST】key

READY Status lamp DVR is ready.

ALARM Status lamp It is on (red) when there is an external alarm input.
HDD Status lamp Hard disk operation status, “Red” indicates the hard disk is running.
Network linking status (Whether LINK indicator works normally or not depends on HUB
3 LINK Status lamp connected to DVR. When network bandwidth is 10M, LINK indicator isn’t on, but DVR runs
normally; when network bandwidth is 100M, LINK indicator is “green”.)
TX/RX Status lamp “Green twinkling” indicates the network is transmitting/receiving data.
Under controlled by remote controller (green); Under PTZ control status (red); Under PTZ
STATUS Status lamp control status and controlled by remote controller (orange); Not under PTZ control status or not
controlled by remote controller (lamp off).
【MENU】 Function key (1) Switch over from preview interface to menu operation interface.
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(2) Turn off the “Ting” when pressing the keys on the front panel of DVR
(1) Local playback
【PLAY】 Control key (2) When video playback, turn on/off the sound of the video
(3) Under PTZ control, start up autoscan
【PTT】 Function key Switchover main and auxiliary channels
(1) Manual video recording
【REC】 Control key
(2) Under PTZ control status, call up presets
(1)Used for PTZ Control, “IRIS＋”;
(2)Used for “Video Playback”, Start/pause duplicating segments;
(3)Used for “Privacy Masking Area Setting”, set the size of the area;
【IRIS+】 Control key (4)Used for “View Tampering Area Setting”, set/cancel areas.
(5)Used for “Motion Detect Area Setting”, set/cancel areas.
(6)Used for “Input information”, enter edit status, delete the character in front of cursor, switch
over in selection frame

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 (1)Used for PTZ Control, “IRIS-”
【IRIS-】 Control key (2)Used for “Motion Detect Area Setting”, set the whole picture as the motion detection area
(3)Enter “PTZ control” status
(1)Switch over between input methods (numeral, letter and symbol).
(2)Used for PTZ Control: “FOCUS－”
【＊】 Control key
(3)Used for “Motion Detect / Privacy Masking / View Tampering Area Setting,” clear all setting
areas
(1)Switch among the videos display modes
【田】 Control key
(2)Used for PTZ Control: “FOCUS+”
【F1】 Reserved
Device switch, with electrical power indication. “Green” indicates that equipment is working;
5 Power switch Control key “red” indicates that device is stopped. When indication lamp is off, the power switch on back
panel is already off or power cable is disconnected.

【WIDE】 Control key Used for PTZ Control:【WIDE】: “Zoom－”;

【TELE】 Control key Used for PTZ Control:【TELE】: “Zoom＋”

(1)Enter into PTZ control mode.

【PTZ】 Control key
(2)Close iris
(1) Menu selection (【←】,【→】key), set option selection (【↑】,【↓】keys)in the interface
(2) Direction control under PTZ control
(3) Used for “Video playback”: 【←】: Backward;【→】: Forward;【↑】: Add play speed;
6 【↓】: Reduce play speed.
Direction key Control key
(4) Used for “OSD”, “Privacy Masking Area”, “View tampering”, “Motion Detect Area”,
adjust the location of the area.
(5) Used for “Privacy Masking Area”, “View tampering setting”, set the size of the area.
(6) Used for “Input information”, press 【↑】or【↓】to enter edit status
(1)For operation confirmation
【ENT】 Control key (2)Pause video playback
(3)Exit PTZ control status
(1) Cancel the current operation, return to the previous menu.
【ESC】 Function key
(2) Exit PTZ control status
7 DVR Writer Invalid for V3013A series DVR

1.4 Remote Control Description

Figure 1-2

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 No. Name Full Name Type Description
1 Power Switch Control key Power switching operation of DVR
2 DEV Device Control key Selection of controlled DVR according to device number
(1) Numeral keys and English letter keys are combined for inputting
numerals, capital & small English letters and symbols etc.
3 【0】-【9】 Number key Input key
(2) Under Preview status or PTZ control status, used to switch channels
(3) Call up presets
Enter into editing status, can also be used to delete the character in front
4 EDIT Edit Control key
of cursor
5 A Input Method Control key Switch over between input methods (numeral, English and symbol)
(1) Manual video recording
6 REC Video record Function key
(2) Under PTZ control status, call up presets
(1) Local playback
7 PLAY Video play Function key (2) When video playback, turn on/off the sound of the video
(3) Under PTZ control, start up auto-pan
System
8 INFO Function key Indicate DVR system information
information
9 VOIP Dialogue Function key Start up voice dialogue (Reserved)
10 MENU Main menu Function key Switch over from preview interface to menu operation interface
(1)Video split at preview, and switch over from operation interface to
11 田/PREV Multi-picture Control key preview interface
(2)Used for PTZ Control: “FOCUS+”
(1) Menu selection (【←】,【→】key), set option selection (【↑】,【↓】
keys)in the interface, 【ENTER】 key to confirm operation is in the
middle
← (2) Direction control under PTZ control
→ (3) Used for “Video playback”: 【←】: Backward;【→】: Forward;【↑】:
12 ↑ Direction key Control key Add play speed;【↓】: Reduce play speed.
↓ (4) Used for “OSD”, “Privacy Masking Area”, “View tampering”,
ENTER “Motion Detect Area”, adjust the location of the area.
(5) Used for “Privacy Masking Area”, “View tampering setting”, set the
size of the area.
(6) Used for “Input information”, press 【↑】or【↓】to enter edit status
(1) PTZ control
13 PTZ PTZ Function key
(2) Close iris
(1) Cancel the current operation, return to the previous menu
14 ESC ESC Control key
(2) Exit PTZ control status
15 Playback Playback Control key For pause and stop at playback
16 F1 F1 Reserved
Adjust aperture, focus and zooming at PTZ control
【IRIS+】
(1)Used for PTZ Control, “IRIS＋”;
(2)Used for “Video Playback”, Start/pause duplicating segments;
(3)Used for “Privacy Masking Area Setting”, set the size of the area;
IRIS+ (4)Used for “View Tampering Area Setting”, set/cancel areas.
IRIS- (5)Used for “Motion Detect Area Setting”, set/cancel areas.
FOCUS+ (6)Used for “Input information”, enter edit status, delete the character in
17 PTZ control Control key
FOCUS- front of cursor, switch over in selection frame
ZOOM+ 【IRIS-】
ZOOM- (1)Used for PTZ Control, “IRIS-”
(2)Used for “Motion Detect Area Setting”, set the whole picture as the
motion detection area
(3)Enter “PTZ control” status
【FOCUS+】/【FOCUS-】: Used for FOCUS increase/ reduce
【ZOOM+】/【ZOOM-】 ：Used for zoom in/ zoom out
Under PTZ control status, call up presets when using combinations of the
18 F2 F2
numeric key and【PRST】key

1. Load the battery into remote controller (2) Load batteries, make sure “+” and “-“ polarity is correct.
(1) Open the battery compartment cover of remote controller. (3) Close the cover.

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 Adjust brightness / contrast / hue / saturation
2. Start to use remote controller OSD display mode, adjust OSD Position
After DVR starts up and runs normally, press 【DEV】 on the Privacy Mask areas setup
remote controller, and input the “Device ID” (default is “88,” and Alarm in schedule
can be changed in “Display” menu) of the device to be operated. View Tampering, areas setup On screen warning
Further press 【Enter】 on the controller. If “STATUS” LED on the , handling method Audible Warning
device panel now turns green, it indicates that the remote controller Upload to center
that can be used for operation has selected this device. Trigger alarm out
Send Email
Note: The range of “Device ID” is 1-255.
Alarm in schedule
On screen warning
3. Stop using remote controller Signal loss, handle method Audible Warning
When remote controller selects device, press 【DEV】to turn off the Upload to center
“STATUS” light on the device panel and stop using the remote Trigger alarm out
controller. Send Email
MotionDetection Alarm in schedule
4. Use remote controller to shut down sensitivity, area setup, Record channel,
When remote controller selects device, press 【POWER】on the Motion detection alarm On screen warning
controller at least 3 seconds to confirm Power Off status. handling method Audible warning
Upload to center
Under the PREVIEW mode, a dialog box “requiring the password”
Trigger alarm out
shows up. Select the username and input corresponding password to Send Email
enter “Power Off” dialog box, select “enter” to shut down. (Note:
Use of “Power Off” button on the DVR rear panel is not allowed Copy function
before the “Power Off” indicator on DVR front panel turns red.)
Camera channel
The system will return to the preview video if authorization fails PTZ general parameter
after you input the password three times. PTZ Set preset points
Under the menu mode, the system will enter “Power Off” dialog Set sequence (unavailable)
box if the user has “Tool” operation authority. Select “enter” to shut Set cruise
down. If the user does not have “Tool” operation authority, then the Copy function
user has no right to normally shut down the device. Select Output
Preview mode
If remote controller does not work properly: Dwell time
(1) Check if it’s too far from remote controller to DVR Preview Audio preview
(2) Check if remote controller aims at the infrared port of DVR Alarm Auxout
(3) Check battery polarity Layout
Display delay
(4) Check if battery is running out of power
(5) Check if remote controller sensor is blocked Choose to overwrite or stop recording when hard
disk is full
(6) Check if there is any fluorescent lamp on nearby
SATA 1 Disk For
Note: If it still will not work, please change the remote controller; if Select Camera
it still cannot work, there is likely some problem with the infrared Camera Name
receiving part. Please contact the after-sales engineer. Record Para
Steam type
Resolution
Recording parameter setup Bit rate type
Max bit rate
Recording
Image quality
Frame rate
Enable Event Para
Enabe Rec;Schedule
Record schedule
Record Setup
Record trigger manner
1.5 Menu Description PreRec time
PostRec delay time
1.5.1 Main Menu Copy function
Select Alarm input、Alarm type
Main Menu Function options Record channel
Select camera Alarms Set alarm input schedule
Image Alarm input, Onscreenwarning
Camera name modify, Position adjust
handling method Audible warning

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Trigger alarm out 1.5.2 Menu Description
Send Email
PTZ linkage The DVR has a menu with three levels. The first level is the main
Set alarm output schedule menu, a graphic interface with 12 icons shown in below figure.
Set alarm output delay time
Copy function
Exceptions type
Audible Warning
Exceptions handling method Upload to center
Exceptions
Trigger alarm out
Send Email

Choose NIC type

Network general parameter
DNS address
Remote host IP address
Network
Http port no.（For IE view）
NAS IP address
PPPoE user’s name and password
E –mail Setup
RS232 general parameter Figure 1-3
Console/PPP /Transpar.ch
RS-232 PPP mode
There is a rectangle frame called “Activity Frame” that indicates
Serial port direct connect
Transparent channel the current option. “Activity Frame” can be moved by 【→】、 【←】
keys. When “Activity Frame” is at a certain icon, the next menu
Input method corresponding to the icon can be entered into. For example,
ATM IP address
Transact “Activity Frame” can be moved to “Image” and the next menu of
ATM type
“Image” can be entered into by pressing 【ENT】, shown below
Other ATM information
Add, delete user
Password setup, modification
User Local authority
Authorization setup
Remote authority
User’s MAC Addr setup
Language
Unit Name
Device ID
Require Password
Screen Saver
Video Standard
Display Enable Scaler
Brightness
Menu Transparency
VGA Resolution
Figure 1-4
DST
Each menu interface contains different parameters. The content and
Date
Time operation method are different from each other.
1.Selection frame: provides 2 options“9”indicates validity,
Save parameter “×”indicates invalidity，use 【IRIS+】or【ENT】 to switch over.
Restore parameter
2.List frame: provides over 2 options, however, only one of them
Upgrade
can be selected.
Hard disk
Utilities Stop alarm out One of the options in the provided list can be selected by using 【↑】
Reboot the device and 【↓】. For example, the right side of “Select Camera” is a list
Power Off frame for you to select one camera, the default is “1”.
View Log
Check system information 3. Edit box

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 Provides a rectangle frame for inputting a character, Edit status can Chapter II Installation and Connections
be entered into by 【IRIS+】,【↑】 or【↓】. Following operation
can be done under editing status: Note: Please make sure the DVR’s power is disconnected before
(1) The types of characters input can be designated by 【＊】key, connecting to any device.
including numerals, capital & small English letters, symbol.
(2) When input characters, press【0】numeric key to turn the page 2.1 Clear the Device and Accessories
of characters.
(3) Cursor can be moved by 【→】 and 【←】. When you receive the product, the following items are included in
(4) The character in front of cursor can be deleted by 【IRIS+】. the carton:
(5) Press 【ENT】 key to temporarily save and exit the editing (1) A Embedded Network DVR
status; press 【ESC】 key to cancel the entry and exit the editing (2) A User’s Manual
status. (3) A CD
(4) A Remote Controller
4.Button (5) A DB9 to RJ45 cable
For execution of a specific function or enter into the next menu. For (6) A SATA DMA66 Hard Disk cable (Long)
example, Button “ENT” executes the functions of data saving and (7) Eight SATA DMA66 Hard Disk cables (Short)
returning to previous menu, “Adjust” button enters into next menu. (8) A Power Supply cable
Some buttons are in dark colors indicating that the control items of (9) A USB cable
the buttons are currently invalid and can’t be operated before (10) Some Screws
exiting. The main menu actually is made up of 12 groups of buttons
with icon marks. The function of each button is to enter the next Note: Different DVR models have different accessories. Please
menu. refer to the “Consignment list” for detail.

Operation hint: In this user manual, various “Buttons” on the
DVR front panel are expressed as “Button Names”. For example,
preview key is expressed as 【PREV】; and hard disk indicator is
expressed as【HDD】. The names are the same as those in the menu
interface, e.g., ENT button is expressed as “ENT”.
2.2 Install Hard Disk
1. Installation Hint
Disassembly of the housing and installation of hard disks must be
performed by professionals. Before adding drives, please calculate
total capacity of hard disk required by each DVR according to
video recording parameters.
2. Installation Tool
One Philips head screw driver.
3. Install Hard disk
(1) Open the housing.
(2) Install hard disk.
DVR has 8 SATA hard disk interfaces:
For V3013A, 8 interfaces are available;
For V3013W, only 4 interfaces are available.
(3) Remove the hard disk bracket.
(4) Put the hard disk into the bracket and fix the hard disk with screw.
(5) Install the bracket back into the device and fix it onto the
device with screw.
(6) Connect the hard disk data cable.
(7) Connect the hard disk power cable.
(8) Replace the cover of the housing and fix with screw.

Reference file:
Calculate total capacity needed by each DVR according to video
recording (video recording type and video file storage time).
The formula is shown as follows:
qT = 3600÷8÷1024÷1024×N×di×hi×Di

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In the formula： Di :means number of days for which the video shall be kept
qT :means HD total capacity, unit GB (byte) For example, one DVR has the following parameters:
N : means total number of channels in one DVR d i =768Kbit/s, N=8, hi =24h, Di =30
d i :means the bit rate，unit Kbit/s qT = 3600÷8÷1024÷1024×8×768×24×30=1898 (GB)
hi :means the recording time for each day(hour) So the total capacity 1898GB is required.

2.3 Back Panel Introduction

2.3.1 V3013 (Non-looping Models)

Figure 2-1-1 (V3013-16A).

Physical interface and connection introduction

No. Name Description

To connect (analog) video input device, standard BNC connector
Note:
1 Video Input
For 8 channel DVR, 1~8 channel BNC connectors are available;
For 16 channel DVR, 1~16 channel BNC connectors are available.
To connect (analog) audio input device, standard BNC connector
Note:
2 Audio Input
For 8 channel DVR, 1~8 channel BNC connectors are available;
For 16 channel DVR, 1~16 channel BNC connectors are available.
Aux Video Output To connect video display device
3
Aux Audio Output To connect (analog) audio output device
4 Video Output (BNC) To connect video display device, standard BNC interface
5 Audio Output (BNC) To connect audio output device, standard BNC interface
6 Audio Line In To connect a audio input device, linear, standard BNC connect, for voice talk.
7 VGA To connect video display device, standard VGA interface
8 RS-232 interface To connect RS-232 standard device (like MODEM), RJ45 plug-in
9 UTP network interface 10/100 Mbps self-adaptable Ethernet interface, to connect network device, RJ45 plug-in
10 USB interface USB1.1 standard interface to connect USB storage device, used to backup of the DVR files; mouse control
11 SATA interface Standard SATA/ recorder interface outside
12 DIP Switch RS-485 resistor DIP switch
13 RS-485 interface To connect RS-485 standard device (like PTZ), R+, R-, T+, T-
14 Keyboard interface 1, connect to controller keyboard
15 Relay output 4 alarm outputs
16 Alarm input 16 alarm inputs
17 Power&Fan 100V-240VAC self-adaptable power

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2.3.2 V3013 (Looping Models)

Figure 2-1-2.(V3013-16L)

Physical interface and connection Introduction

No. Name Description

To connect (analog) video input device, standard BNC connector
Note:
1 Video Input
For 8 channel DVR, 1~8 channel BNC connectors are available;
For 16 channel DVR, 1~16 channel BNC connectors are available.
2 Video looping output To connect (analog) video output device, standard BNC connector
To connect (analog) audio input device, standard BNC connector
Note:
3 Audio Input
For 8 channel DVR, 1~8 channel BNC connectors are available;
For 16 channel DVR, 1~16 channel BNC connectors are available.
Aux Video Output To connect video display device
4
Aux Audio Output To connect (analog) audio output device
5 Video Output (BNC) To connect video display device, standard BNC interface
6 Audio Output (BNC) To connect audio output device, standard BNC interface
7 Audio Line In To connect a audio input device, linear, standard BNC connect, for voice talk.
8 VGA To connect video display device, standard VGA interface
9 RS-232 interface To connect RS-232 standard device (like MODEM), RJ45 plug-in
10 UTP network interface 10/100 Mbps self-adaptable Ethernet interface, to connect network device, RJ45 plug-in
11 USB interface USB1.1 standard interface to connect USB storage device, used to backup of the DVR files; mouse control
12 SATA interface Standard SATA/ recorder interface outside
13 DIP Switch RS-485 resistor DIP switch
14 RS-485 interface To connect RS-485 standard device (like PTZ), R+, R-, T+, T-
15 Keyboard interface 1, connect to controller keyboard
16 Relay output 4 alarm outputs
17 Alarm input 16 alarm inputs
18 Power&Fan 100V-240VAC self-adaptable power

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2.4 Alarm Input/Output Connection Method
Introduction

1. Alarm input interface introduction

Figure 2-2

G(GND): 2 “Alarm Input” GND ports, is communicated inside,

shared the GND with every alarm input device.
1-16: to connect with alarm input device, normally open/normally
closed electrical method touch off, voltage range 0～5V.
Note: Normal Open (N.O.): Normally, the relay status is open. The Figure 2-4. The corresponding relationship of the direct cable
unit generates alarm signals when the relay is connected to ground.
Normal Close (N.C.): Normally, the relay status is closed. (The (2) Use the following method to make the twisted network cable
relay is connected to ground). The unit generates alarm signals when DVR is directly connected with a client terminal like PC.
when the relay is disconnected.

2. Alarm output interface introduction

Figure 2-3

G (GND): “Alarm Output” GND port, every output port and the
corresponding alarm output device shared the GND.
1-4: can connect 4 alarm output devices respectively.

If there is an alarm, 1/2/3/4 will connect with the corresponding Figure 2-5. The corresponding relationship of twisted cable
GND, to activate lamp/light/sound. There are four jumpers, JJ1, JJ2,
JJ3, and JJ4, for selecting the alarm output method. 2.6 RS-232 Connect Cable Made Method

The 4-alarm output relays are default closed at the factory. The
above introduction is to this output method. If to disconnect the
jumper, the 4-alarm output just likes 4 switches. If there is the alarm,
the corresponding switch will on.
It is suggested the alarm output switch is used within 12V/1A range.
1. Material and tool
One twisted cable (8 pins), one standard RJ45 connector, one or
more DB25 or DB9 plug-in, a special tool for RJ45, one soldering
iron, and some soldering tin.

2. Pin definition
2.5 UTP Network Connect Cable Made Method
To make the RJ45 according to the following pin definition; I means
1. Material and tool DVR input, O means DVR output.
1 twist cable (8 pin, the length can be defined according to the Pin No. Name I/O Description
actual demand, but less than 100m), 2 standard RJ45 connectors, 1 1 DCD I Carrier Detect
special tool for RJ45. 2 RxD I Receive data
A network cable test tool to test each cable made is suggested. 3 TxD O Transmit
2. Pin definition 4 CTS I Clear data
To make the network cable according to the actual requirements, 5 RTS O Request to send
there are two situations as follows: 6 DTR O Terminal device is ready
(1) Use the following method to make the network cable when 7 GND GND
DVR is connected with HUB or the network switcher: 8 Empty — —
DB9 is 9-pin connector; and DB25 is 25-pin connector. According
to the connector types, DB9 or DB25 can be divided into male type
connector and female type connector. Therefore there are four types
of connectors. Please refer to the figures below for details:

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 1 5

6 9

Figure 2-6. DB9 Male Type Connector

5 1

9 6

Figure 2-7. DB9 Female Type Connector

Figure 2-11. The connect fig for RJ45 and DB25 (DTE)
1 13

(2) When the serial port of the DVR is connected with DTE(Data
Terminal Equipment) with DB9 plug-in, the corresponding
14 25 relationship is as follows:

Figure 2-8. DB25 Male Type Connector

13 1

25 14

Figure 2-9. DB25 Female Type Connector

According to requirements, the following three situations should be

considered to make the serial port plug-in according to the
corresponding relationship of the pin definition.
(1) When the serial port of the DVR is connected with the DTE
(Data Terminal Equipment) with DB25 plug-in (terminal like
computer, annunciator, door access etc), the corrresponding Figure 2-12 The connect fig for RJ45 and DB19
relationship is as follows:

25-pin to 9-pin converter internal connection is like the follows:

Figure 2-10

Figure 2-13. The connect fig. for DB25 and DB9

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(3) When the serial port of DVR is connected with DCE (Data
Communication Equipment, like MODEM), one end of the
cable is 8-pin RJ45 plug-in, the other end is DB25 pin plug-in,
the corresponding relationship is as follows:
Figure 2-14. The connect fig. for RJ45 and DB25(DCE)
Note: For the setup of the parameters for communication between
devices (for example, Matrix Switchers) connected through serial
ports and DVRs, please refer to “4.18 RS232 Setup”.
Chapter III Basic Operation Guide
There are various kinds of status reported by the system:
(1) Preview Status
(2) Menu Setup Status
(3) Manual Recording Status
(4) Playback Status
(5) PTZ Control Status
Entering and switching between the above status indications can be
accomplished by pressing the keys.
Note: In default mode, there is “Ting” when pressing the keys each
time after the system starts up. Press 【MENU】and hold it for over
three seconds to cancel the “Ting” produced by the system (Set
“Mute” mode).
3.1 Turn on the DVR
Step one: Connect electrical power.
Step two: Turn on the power switch on the DVR rear panel,
【POWER】indicator will be lit and turn green, which means DVR
is started up. The system will auto detect other connected devices,
and display the detection results. Among the results, the nine (for 16
channel) “√” on the first line indicates that the system is running
normally, and the “√” or “×” below eight HDD symbols on the
second line indicates HDD connection status. The Mark “√”
indicates that the system has detected the hard disk; The Mark “×”
indicates that the system hasn’t detected the hard disk or the hard
disk isn’t connected to the interface. The system will enter Preview
Status after auto detection is finished.
Note: The system supports 100V-240V. Before powering on, please
confirm the AC voltage matches with the requirements of the DVR,
and make sure the DVR is connected with GND correctly. Check if
the system connection and power connection are correct.
Hard disk status will display on the screen to mark the detected hard
disk as turned on. If DVR was shut-off normally but power wasn’t off
last time, a beeper will sound one time as it turns on
Hint: The device can recover as power-off. It can recover to the
status that has been set without turning on the DVR when power-on
after power failure, but it cannot recover to the operating status
(Controlling super domes, viewing log files).
3.2 Preview
1. Enter Preview Status
（1） DVR enters the preview interface automatically after
start-up.
（2） Enter the preview interface from “Menu Setup”: Press【田】
（3） Enter the preview interface from “Manual Recording”: Press
【ESC】or 【田】
（4） Enter the preview interface from “Playback”: Press【ESC】
to enter “Playback Search” status, and then press【ESC】or
【田】
（5） Enter the preview interface from “PTZ Control”: Press
【ESC】or 【ENT】
Preview image is showed in the figure below:
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 Note: If users don’t set corresponding parameters of CRT monitor
correctly, it will not display the hint to status lamps in the image
fully. Please consult Infinova customer service professional for
detail.

If there is no video signal, “No video” will be displayed in the

image. The display modes (1CH, 4CH, 9CH, 12CH, 16CH) can be
set, and users can also decide whether the image is automatically
switched and the dwell time. For details on the setting, please refer
to“4.5 Local monitor preview properties.”

2. Operation under Preview Status

Figure 3-1
Direct channel switch-over and preview on individual picture can be
done by pressing numeral keys. you need press two number keys to
Figure 3-1 is a single image display. The date “12-20-2004 Mon
switch-over to corresponding channel (for example, press【0】 【2】
15:08:02” in the image means the current date. Users can decide
for switch-over to channel 2, and press 【1】 【2】 for switch-over
whether to display it in the image or where it is by default(see “4.6
to channel 12).
System Time”). “Camera 01”means the current image from the No.
Press【田】key to quickly switch the number of preview images.
1 video channel. Users can decide whether to display it in the image
Switch order: 1CH－>4CH－>9CH—>12CH—>16CH－>1CH
or where it is by default (see“4.7 Camera Name”).
Press【IRIS+】to switch the preview channel one by one..
These status lamps at the bottom of the image indicate by turns the
corresponding recording status and alarm status of every channel
through switching automatically. On the left of these status lamps in 3.3 Username and Password
the image, it can display hints (ALARM or REC) varied with these
When the DVR is delivered from factory, there is only one default
status lamps. Press 【*】key on the front panel of DVR to display/
administrator named “admin”, and the password is “12345.” The
close the status lamps.
name can’t be modified, but the password can be modified through
The relationship between recording status and the colors of status
the following methods.
lamps is as follows:
Prior to operation, the operators should apply for a username, a
Table 1.
password and corresponding authority from the administrator, and
Color of status
Status lamp Corresponding recording status tell him what operations you require so that the administrator can
lamp
tailor a username that meet with your work requirement.
White No video Operators can modify the password to protect themselves if they
Yellow Preview video have obtained a legal username and password，but cannot modify
the user authority. Please refer to the following modification steps:
Pink Manual recording
Step one: Enter the main menu of the DVR.
Green Scheduled recording Press【MENU】, and the system will prompt you for your username
and password.
Blue Motion detection recording

Red Alarm recording

The relationship between alarm status and the colors of status lamps
is as follows:
Table 2.
Color of status
Status lamp Corresponding recording status
lamp Figure 3-2
White Video signal loss
When the cursor is in the field of “User”, use direction keys【↑】 、
Yellow View tampering alarm 【↓】to select your username, and enter the password assigned to
Motion detection & Signal input you by the administrator in “Pass” line. Move cursor to “ENT ” and
Pink press 【ENT】on front panel. If there is a warning buzz, it indicates
alarm
that you may have input an incorrect password and the cursor will
Green No alarm
automatically move to the field of “Pass”. You can input again. The
Blue Motion detection alarm system will exit automatically if it still fails after you input the
password three times. Now you should contact the administrator to
Red Signal input alarm confirm whether the password is correct.

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If username and password are both correct, the following menu 3.4 PTZ Control
appears (main menu):
Note: Operators shall have “PTZ control” operation authority rights.
The setting of PTZ parameters should be performed prior to PTZ
Control. Please refer to “4.17PTZ” for details on how to set PTZ
parameters.

1. Enter Pan/Tilt Control Status

Under the PREVIEW mode, press【PTZ】key on the front panel, and
you will be prompted for your username and password.

Figure 3-3
Figure 3-5
Step two: Enter the “Pass” setup interface.
Use 【→】or【←】 to move “Activity Frame” to “User” in menu.
When the cursor is in the field of “User”, use direction keys 【↑】 、
Press 【ENT】 to access the User Setup Interface (Note: Only those
【↓】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
users excluding the administrator can have access to the menu for
“Pass” using 【→】key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the numbers
password setting and modification. For details on administrator’s
before the cursor, and press “ENT” after the entry is finished. Move
modifying password, please refer to “4.2 Add and delete users”).
cursor to “confirm” and press 【ENT】on front panel. If there is a
warning buzz, it indicates that you may have input an incorrect
password, and the cursor will automatically move to the field of
“Password”. You can input again. The system will return to the
preview image after three password failures.
If the user has no authority for the PTZ Control, the system will
indicate that the user has no authority for PTZ operation after the
correct username & password are entered and “ENT” button is
pressed.

Figure 3-4

Step three: Input new password Figure 3-6

Press【IRIS+】to enter into editing status, use numeral key on front
panel to input new password. The password can consist of a If “ENT” is selected, the system will pop up a logon dialog box
maximum of 16 numbers. Press 【ENT】 to exit editing status after requiring a new username to log on. Otherwise, press “Cancel” to
inputting, then press 【→】and move cursor to “Verify” to input new quit the operation.
password again. Press【ENT】 to exit editing status. If username & password are both correct, the operation authority is
Step four: Password modification is successful. available, and the operation is correct, the PTZ control interface can
Press 【 → 】 and move cursor to “ENT”. The password is be accessed by pressing “ENT” button.
successfully modified if system returns to main menu after 【ENT】
is pressed. Step three should be repeated if system automatically
returns cursor to “Password” editing frame.
Operation hint: The character in front of cursor can be deleted by
【IRIS+】 under editing status.
Use of numerals for password characters is recommended.

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 【STATUS】 indicator does not turn red, STATUS】 indicator
can be lit and turned red by pressing 【PTZ】 key again.
(2) When calling presets, the numeric keys should combine with
【PRST】 key. Otherwise,pressing the numeric keys only
would switch the video channels.
(3) Under “PTZ Control” status, other keys that have nothing to do
with PTZ Control become invalid, e.g.,【MENU】 key.

3. Exit “PTZ Control” status

Press 【ESC】or 【ENT】 key to exit “PTZ Control” Status and
return to “Preview” status. 【STATUS】 indicator turns off or
remains green (when selected by remote controller) after exiting the
status of PTZ control.

Figure 3-7 3.5 Manual Recording

“PTZ control ” in the image indicates that the unit is under “PTZ Note: Operators shall have “record” operation authority rights.
control” status. The date “12-20-2004 Mon 15:08:02” in the image Before recording, please make sure there is hard disk space for
means the current date. Users could decide whether to display it in saving the data in the device, or please contact administrator.
the image or where it is by default (see “4.6 System Time”). 1. Enter Manual Recording
“Camera 01” means the current image from the No. 1 video channel. Under the “PREVIEW” mode, press 【REC】 key on the front panel,
Users can decide whether to display in the image or where it is by and you will be prompted for your username and password.
default (see “4.7 Camera Name”).
If 【STATUS】 indicator lights up and turns red, the unit is already
under PTZ Control status. If the screen displays "PTZ control", then
the 【STATUS】 indicator does not turn red, 【STATUS】 indicator
can be lit and turned red by pressing 【PTZ】 key again.

2. Operation under PTZ Control

You can choose which channel you want to control through the
Figure 3-8
“Numeral key” in the front panel. you need press two number keys
to switch-over to corresponding channel (for example, press【0】
When the cursor is at the field of “User”, use direction keys 【↑】、
【2】 for switch-over to channel 2, and press 【1】 【2】 for
【↓】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
switch-over to channel 12).
“Pass” using 【→】key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the numbers
before the cursor, and press “Confirm” after the entry is finished.
After you have chosen the channel to be controlled, you can use the
Move cursor to “Confirm ” and press 【ENT】 on front panel. If
quick keys in the front panel to control the Pan-Tilt-Zoom and the
there is a warning buzz, it indicates that you may input a wrong
Iris very easily. Use direction keys as【↑】 、
【↓】 、【←】 、【→】 to
password, and the cursor will automatically move to the filed of
control the direction, use 【WIDE】【 , TELE】【, ＊】【 , 田】【 , IRIS+】
“Pass”. You can input again. The system will return to the preview
and 【IRIS-】 to control lens. You can exit PTZ control when you
image after three password failures.
press 【ESC】 or 【ENT】 ，and enter “Preview” status after exiting
“PTZ Control” status.
If the user has no authority for Manual Recording, the system will prompt
that he/she has no authority for Manual Recording after the correct
Calling up a preset
username & password are entered and “Confirm” button is pressed.
Preset should be set in the menu before PTZ Control. (Please refer
to “4.17 PTZ” for details on how to set a preset). Under “PTZ
Control” status, press 【PRST】, and corresponding numeric key to
call up the previously set preset, and the serial number of preset
must consist of 3 numeric characters, e.g., if setting No. 1 preset for
No. 12 video channel, first press【1】+【2】key to switch the video
to No. 12 channel, then press 【PRST】 key, and then press【0】
＋【0】＋【1】to call the No.1 preset. Figure 3-9

If “Confirm” is selected, the system will pop up a log on dialog box

Note:
requiring a new username to log on. Otherwise, press “Cancel” to
(1) Make sure [STATUS] indicator turns red before 【PRST】 key
quit the operation.
is pressed. If the screen displays "PTZ control", but the

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If username & password are correct, the operation authority is
available, and the operation is correct, then press “Confirm” to
access the “Manual Record” interface:
Figure 3-10
Chan：All channel Nos. are listed in channel bar.
Status：The status of the corresponding channel is indicated in
“status” list, and there are four situations: means it is free,
Green means it is in recording mode, Red means it is in network
transmission mode, Orange means it is in recording and network
transmission modes.
Start/Stop：There are two status indications in “Start/Stop” list:
“9” or “×”. “9” means recording can be enabled in the
corresponding channel. At this time the status light in corresponding
channel is or red. “×” means stop the recording of the
corresponding channel; at this time the status light of corresponding
channel is green or orange.
2. Operation
Start recording
In“Start/Stop”, press【←】 【→】key to move the active box to where
、 Under the “PREVIEW” mode, press 【PLAY】 key on the front
the video channel is started. If “Start/Stop”is marked with“×”, this
means the channel is recording, and there is no need to start
recording. If “Start/Stop”is marked with“9”, press 【ENT】 key or
【IRIS+】 key to switch to “×”, and the correspond status light
turns green or orange, at the same time the status light in front panel
will turn green or orange.
Stop Recording
In“Start/Stop”, press【←】 【→】key to move the active box to where
、
the video channel is started. If “Start/Stop”is marked with“9”, this
means the channel is not recording, and there is no need to stop
recording. If “Start/Stop”is marked with“×”, press 【ENT】 key or
【IRIS+】 key to switch to “9”, and the correspond status light
turns to “ ” or red, at the same time the status light in front panel
will turn off or turn to red.
Start All
No matter what the status of each channel is, all channels will begin
to record after executing “Start All” button. You can use【←】 or
【→】 key to move the cursor to “Start All” button and press
【ENT】 key in front panel to start recording in all channels. The
status list and channel indicator lights in the front panel turn to
green or orange.
Note: If all the video channels are recording, the “Stall all” will turn
grey and not available.
Stop All
No matter what the status of each channel is, all channels will be
stopped after executing “Stop All”. You can use【←】or 【→】key
to move the cursor to “Stop All” button and press 【ENT】 key in
front panel to stop the record in all channels. At this time the status
list indicator lights is “ ”or red, the channel indicator light in front
panel turns off or to red.
Hint: If the video channel is under recording, the corresponding
indicator on the panel will light and turn green; if the channel is
simultaneously transmitting the video over the network, the
corresponding indicator will turn orange.
Note:
If you manually start recording, you must manually stop recording,
or recording will continue indefinitely. For any manually started
recording channel, when the channel goes into scheduled recording,
it cannot be stopped manually.
3. Exit Manual Recording
Press 【ESC】 key to exit “Manual Record” status and return to
“Preview” Status.
3.6 Playback
Hint: Operation user shall have “Playback” operation authority
rights.
1. Enter Playback Search Interface
panel, and you will be prompted for your username and password.
Figure 3-11
When the cursor is at the field of “User”, use direction keys 【↑】 、
【↓】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
“Pass” using 【→】 key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the numbers
before the cursor, and press “Confirm” after the entry is finished.
Move cursor to “Confirm ” and press 【ENT】on front panel. If there
is a warning buzz, it indicates that you may have input an incorrect
password, and the cursor will automatically move to the filed of
“Pass”. You can input again. The system will return to the preview
image after three password failures.
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If the user has no authority for Playback, the system will prompt
that he/she has no authority for Playback after the correct username
& password are entered and “Confirm” button is pressed.
Figure 3-12
If “Confirm” is selected, the system will pop up a logon dialog box
requiring a new username to log on. Otherwise, press “Cancel” to
quit the operation.
If username & password are correct, the operation authority is
available, and the operation is correct, then press “Confirm” to
access the Playback operation interface:
Figure 3-13
There are four options for Save Device: USB DISK, USB HD, USB
CD/DVDRW and SATA CD/DVDRW, SATA HD.
2. Playback Search Operation
If you want to find the record files in the first channel today, this is
very convenient. You can press 【ENT】 key and find the recording
file information in the list frame. “No File Found” will be indicated
if there are no files you are searching on the hard disk.
Figure 3-14
You can find recording files through different methods:
Channel No: Select the channel (main channel) to search via 【↑】,
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【↓】key. The default is “1”.
Second Channel: While playing back the displayed videos in the
main channel, play back the recorded videos in the second channel.
Choose via 【↑】, 【↓】 key, and the default is “None”. If Channel
1~16 have both recorded, select “1” for the main channel “Chan”,
and one of the rest for the submain channel “Second”, and select the
appropriate file type and time slot, and then press “Search”, the
search result will be listed as show in the following figure:
Figure 3-15
The selected file will play by first selecting from the video file list
and pressing【ENT】 key. As demonstrated in the figure below: the
main channel “Chan” on the left, the submain channel “Second” “2”
on right.
Figure 3-16
If the second channel has no videos as the main channel records,
then it simply does not display the second channel as it plays the
main channel.
Note: “PLAY” supports four images synchronous preview.
(1) File Type: Indicates under what circumstances the video files
to be searched are recorded. The options include: Motion
Detection (“Mot. Det.”), Alarm, Manual, All, All Time. Please
refer to “4.12 Motion Detect Setup”, “4.15 Alarm Parameters
Setup”, and “3.5 Manually Recording”. Choose via 【↑】,
【↓】key. The default is “All”.
(2) Time Period: Indicates a time period to search. Input the
start/ending time through numeral keys (Time format “Year－
Month－Day Hour: Minute: Second”). The default is the
current date.
(3) Card Number: input card number through the front panel. The
number is a series of characters that are added to pictures
through the network or serial ports (they can be numerals,
capital & small characters). This option is used for recording
 card number exchanges with ATMs. The transaction (2)
information relating to the card number should be set before
searching the video file. Please refer to “4.20 Transaction
Information”.
3. Playback Method
In the following we introduce three kinds of playback method for
you to choose.
(3)
(1) Time Search, File Playback: Input the start/ending time, press
【IRIS+】 or 【ENT】 key to enable Time Search (Mark it as
“9”), move the cursor to the field of “Search” using 【←】
or 【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 to search files. The recorded
files matching the conditions will be listed (Note: The files can
reach a maximum of 400, page-turning can be done through
“Selecting page number”. If the files exceed 400 in the entered
interval, you need to adjust the starting interval), use【↑】or
【↓】key to move the scroll bar on Play Back, and press
【ENT】 key on the front panel to start playing).
Playback by time: Validate time search (“9”is OK,
default) using 【IRIS+】 or 【ENT】 key, move the
cursor to the filed of “Playback by time” using 【←】
or 【→】 key. Press 【ENT】 key to start playing the
recorded files from the starting time (accuracy of to one
second). If there is no recording file in the start time, it
will find the next one. If there is no recording in this
time period, “failed operation” will appear.
Search Card number, playback file: Enter the card
number to validate card number search (“9”is OK,
default) using 【IRIS+】 or 【ENT】 key, and select
“Search” button. All the recording files matching the
conditions will be listed (Note: The files could reach a
maximum of 400; page-turning can be done through
“Selecting page number”. If the files exceed 400 in the
entered interval, you need to adjust the starting interval),
use 【↑】 or 【↓】 key to move the scroll bar on Play
Back, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to start
playing.

4. Operation in playback
If a submain channel is selected, the main channel will contact the
submain channel through time sync method. The operations during
the playback will be invalid for these four channels.
The operation of single channel playback is the following:

Figure 3-17

Figure 3-19

The information at the bottom of the picture represents respectively:

volume, play progress, play speed, play time and total time.
【MENU】 ：Cancel/display information bar
【PLAY】：could be used to adjust the volume. “×” indicates
MUTE, the number in the right indicates the volume size, and the
volume in the figure is “10.”
【←】(backward) to adjust the play progress.
【→】(forward) to adjust the play progress.
【↑】to add the play speed.
【↓】to reduce play speed. The normal play speed is “1x”. There
are nine selections: Single frame, 1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X, 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X,
Figure 3-18
and Max.
During the play process, press 【ENT】 key to pause, press again

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【ENT】 key to continue. In single frame mode, every press of
【ENT】 key plays one frame forward.
Use 【IRIS+】 key to copy segment, and can copy a maximum of 30
segments each time. The file or the segment can be copied to the
designated device via USB or SATA interface. There is a detailed
introduction in the recording files backup, please refer to “3.7
Backup Record File”.
Press【ESC】 key to exit the play video. After it finishes, it will exit
playback automatically.
Figure 3-21
Note: If there are other operations (such as recording) performing
during playback, the actual playing speed cannot reach 8 multiples. When the cursor is at the field of “User”, use direction keys 【↑】 、
【↓】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
5. Reserve Record Files from HD to Writer “Password” using 【→】 key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the
Press 【PLAY】 key on the front panel, set the parameters of numbers before the cursor, and press “Confirm” after the entry is
channel, time and so on. Click “Search” and the appropriate files finished. Move cursor to “Confirm ” and press 【ENT】on front
will be shown in the list. Select the file you want to save and press panel. If there is a warning buzz, it indicates that you may have
【IRIS+】 key on the front panel. Select “SATA CD/ DVDRW” in input an incorrect password, and the cursor will automatically move
“Save Device”, and then click “Copy” to reserve. to the filed of “Pass”. You can input again. The system will return to
the preview image after three password failures.
If the user has no authority for Playback, the system will prompt that
he/she has no authority for Playback after the correct username &
password are entered and “Confirm” button is pressed.

Figure 3-22

If “Confirm” is selected, the system will pop up a logon dialog box

Figure 3-20
requiring a new username to log on. Otherwise, press “Cancel” to
quit the operation.
6. Exit
During playback, press 【ESC】 key to exit and return to “Playback If username & password are correct, the operation authority is
Search” interface. available, and the operation is correct, then press “Confirm” to
After video playback is finished, the system automatically exits and access the Playback operation interface:
return to “Playback Search” interface.
Under “Playback Search” status, press 【ESC】 key to exit and
return to “Preview” status.

3.7 Backup Record File

Hint: Operation user shall have “Play Back” operation authority.
1. Enter Playback Interface
Under the PREVIEW mode, press 【PLAY】 key on the front panel,
and you will be prompted for your username and password.

Figure 3-23

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2. 2. Backup file
Select or input channel no., file type and start & stop time (or card
number) of backup files, execute the “Search” to list files that meet
with the conditions. Please refer to “3.6 Playback” for details on
how to search.
Note: Max 400 files are listed. To turn the pages use “ Page
selection”. If the files are more than 400, please change the start and
stop time.
Figure 3-24
Select the file to be backed up in the file list (turn the pages by
using the “ Page No”, use 【↑】, 【↓】key to move the scroll bar, use
【IRIS+】 key to switch and select the file as backup file or not,
mark the file with“9.”
Then select “Save Device” and execute “Copy” in the menu to copy
the files. The message “copy successful” will appear after copying
is completed.
After the execution of “copy” option, if you find the following
message, please check USB backup device’s connection, power
supply is normal, etc.:
Figure 3-25
Note: During the file backup, do not remove USB from DVR.
3. Edit Video File
During playback, enable and stop video segment edit through
【IRIS+】 key. The edited images are saved in USB storage device.
The detailed steps are as follows:
(1) Select the channel No. and file type for backup in the
“Playback” interface, enter the start/ending time (or card
number) of the recording file for backup, press “Search” to list
all the files matching the conditions;
(2) Move the scroll bar to the file for playback using 【↑】 or
【↓】 key, press 【ENT】key on the front panel to enter record
file playback interface, and start up playback;
(3) Press 【IRIS+】 to set the starting mark for the backup segment,
and press 【IRIS+】 again to set the ending mark for the
backup segment.
(4) Repeat step 3 to edit multiple segments (up to 30).
Press 【ESC】 key after the marking is done. The system will
prompt you whether backup is needed. Select “Confirm” to copy the
selected segment into the designate device, and select “Cancel” not
to copy. You will be advised backup was successful after the backup
is finished. Please check if the backup device is connected tightly
and USB and power supply is normal if you see the message box
below:
Figure 3-26
Note: During backup, do not remove USB from DVR.
3.8 Voice Dialogue
【PTT】(or 【VOIP】for remote controller) function is reserved at
present. It can be realized at client PC. Please refer to “Client
Software for V3013 Embedded Network DVR” manual for detail.
3.9 Power Off
Note: Please shut down the DVR correctly. The HDD will be
damaged if the DVR is not shut down correctly (especially while
recording). The correct methods are using the “Power Off” button in
the menu, or the 【POWER】 key in the front panel, or the
【POWER】 key in the remote controller.
1. Normal Power Off
(1) Through Menu
Press the power 【MENU】 on the front panel under the PREVIEW
mode, and you will be prompted for the username and password.
Figure 3-27
When the cursor is at the field of “User”, use direction keys 【Ç】,
【È】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
“Pass” using 【→】 key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the
numbers before the cursor, and press “ENT” after the entry is
finished. Move cursor to “Confirm ” and press 【ENT】 on front
panel. If there is a warning buzz, it indicates that you may input a
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wrong password, and the cursor will automatically move to the filed
of “Pass”. You can input again. The system will return to the
preview image after three password failures.
If username & password are correct, the operation authority is
available, and the operation is correct, then press “ENT” to access
“Menu Operation” interface:
Figure 3-28
Move the cursor to “Utilities” using【←】or【→】key, press “ENT”
to enter “Utilities” interface:
Figure 3-29
Select “SYSTEM SHUTDOWN” on “Utilities” interface to enter the
Power Off dialog box using【←】or 【→】key, and press “Confirm” to
shut down.
Figure 3-30
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NOTE: The system will enter “Power Off” dialog box if the user
has “Tool” operation priority. Select “Confirm” to shut down. If the
user does not have “Tool” operation priority, then the user has no
right to shut down the device.
(2) Through 【POWER】 key in the DVR front panel or in
remote control
Press the 【Power】 Switch on the front panel or the remote control
under the PREVIEW mode and hold it for three seconds, and you
will be prompted for the username and password.
Figure 3-31
When the cursor is at the field of “User”, use direction keys 【↑】,
【↓】 to select your username, move the cursor to the field of
“Pass” using 【→】 key, use 【IRIS+】 key to delete the numbers
before the cursor, and press “Confirm” after the entry is finished.
Move cursor to “Confirm ” and press 【ENT】 on front panel. If
there is a warning buzz, it indicates that you may input a wrong
password, and the cursor will automatically move to the filed of
“Pass”. You can input again. The system will return to the preview
image after three password failures.
If username and password are correct, the operation authority is
available, and the operation is correct, then press “Confirm” to enter
the Power Off dialog box:
Figure 3-32
Select “Confirm” to shut down.
If username and password are correct, and the operation is correct,
then press “Confirm” to shut down. (Note: It’s not allowed to press
“Power Switch” in the back panel before the power LED turns red.)
The system will return to the preview image after three password
failures.
2. Abnormal Power Off
Through “Power Switch” in the back panel
Abnormal shut down of the DVR should be avoided (especially
when it is recording).
Direct disconnect of the power
Abnormal shut down of the DVR should be avoided (especially
when it is recording)
Chapter IV System Configuration

The following functions can only be operated by administrator or

those users who possessing “Parameter Setup” authorization. When
the setup is finished, the parameters will become effective after
“Confirm” is pressed and no reboot is needed. For the parameter
setting that becomes effective only after reboot, there will be an
advisory.

4.1 About Administrator and the Password

When the DVR is delivered from factory, there is only one default
administrator named “admin”, and the password is “12345”. The
name can’t be modified, while the password can be modified
according to following methods.
Figure 4-3
Move cursor to “Password” by【→】. Press 【IRIS+】key and input
1. Enter the interface for modification
new password. Press 【ENT】, then 【→】to move cursor to “verify”.
Press 【MENU】 key on the front panel under the PREVIEW mode,
Press 【IRIS+】, re-input new password for verification. Press
and a “Login” dialog will appear.
【ENT】, then 【→】 to move cursor to “Confirm”. Press 【ENT】
in front panel to finish password modification and new password
becomes effective.
If the password and verification entered are different, the system
will indicate that password setting has failed. In the meantime, the
cursor will move to the edit box for re-inputting a new password.

3. Enable/Disable Operation Password

Figure 4-1
Select “admin”in “User”, then press 【→】. Input “12345” into
“Pass” edit box (If the administrator’s password was not previously
changed). Press【ENT】in the front panel or select “Confirm” to
enter into administrator main menu.
It is recommended to shield the operation password when the
administrator sets the parameters for the first time. To do it, just
access the menu “Display,” move the cursor to “Require Password.”
If “Require password” is set as “√”, the username and password
are required to enter every time when the user switches from
Preview to Menu Setup or performs other operations. If “Require
password” is set as “ × ”, any operation is allowed without
verification of the users’ authority. Set “Require Password” as “×”,
and exit the menu “Display” after confirmation.
Hint: Don’t forget to mark “9” for Require password after you have
finished all the settings.

Note: Only a person logging on as Administrator can “enable/

disable operation password.”

Figure 4-2

2. Change Password
Move cursor to “User”, press【ENT】to enter into “user” interface.

Figure 4-4

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4.2 Add and Delete Users
1. Enter
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “User” using 【←】 or 【→】
key.
Figure 4-5
Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “User” menu interface.
You can add/delete users and assign the corresponding authorities in
the “User” menu interface.
2. Add User
Figure 4-6
Select “Add,” input the new user’s name in the popup dialogue
frame, select “Confirm,” and the new user’s name becomes
effective. The “User” interface returns. Using the same method you
can add multiple users, max 16 users (including administrator).
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Figure 4-7
The new user’s password can be set here, or set by users themselves.
If there is no password for the newly added user, then the user
password should be blank. The added user’s password can be
changed through this method.
Note: The maxium length of user password is 16 bits.
3. Assign Right
Assign right to the newly added users or adopt the default right. The
right could be reassigned later. Follow the steps below to set right.
Move Cursor Box to “Set Right” press 【ENT】 key to enter
“Set Right”interface:
Figure 4-8
New user’s operation authority can also be made (“9” indicates
operation authority is available, “×” indicates operation authority is
not available. Switch by pressing 【IRIS+】 or 【ENT】in front
panel).
Operation authorization is divided into “Local” and “Remote”.
Local authority will be assigned to user if user is limited to operate
locally. Remote authorization will be assigned to user if user needs
remote operation.
(1) “Local Authority” Introduction:
PTZ Ctrl: PTZ Control, including direction adjustment, iris+/-,
zoom+/-, focus+/- or preset call-up;
Record: Enable manual recording;
Play：Search the video/audio file saved in hard disk and play,
and backup the file to external device through USB
SetPara: Set parameters
Log: Search the log file
Util: System operations including Saving parameters,
Resuming Parameters, System upgrade, Hard disk
management.

(2) “Remote Authority” Introduction:

PTZ Ctrl: remote control PTZ
Record: remote manually enable and stop record Figure 4-9
Play: remote playback, download the files recorded in DVR
SetPara: remote set all parameters in DVR Confirm delete operation in the pop up “Del” dialog frame.
Log: remote search the log recorded in DVR
Util: remote upgrading, remote formatting hard disk, remote
reboot, remote Power Off
Talk: voice dialogue with the DVR
Preview: remote preview each channel’s on spot video
recording
Alarm: remote control the alarm output in DVR
Local Out: remote simulate the key operation in local panel
COM Ctrl: serial port transparent output Figure 4-10
User MAC Addr: administration host MAC physical address
used by user. If user is limited to access the DVR from Note: A user cannot be resumed once it is deleted, unless the user is
designated PC, the physical address of the PC can be input re-added and assigned the same authority. The user “admin” cannot
into “User’s MAC Addr”. No address input is needed if there be deleted.
is no limitation. If you don’t set MAC(Default, MAC “0”),
then the MAC of all PCs (up to 24) can access the DVR. 4.3 Modify Unit Name and Device ID

After setting of user password and authorization, select “Enter” to 1. Enter

save user’s password and authority, select “Cancel” or press 【ESC】 Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
key to cancel user’s data. . PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to “Display” using【←】or【→】
key.

Hint: Follow the steps below to obtain the MAC of the PC.
Step one: Open Windows simulated terminal. Click “Start” “Run”,
if the operating system is Windows2000/WindowsXP,
enter “cmd”.
Step two: Enter “ipconfig/all” in the simulated terminal and press
“Enter.”“Physical Address”in the results can be seen,
where the MAC of PC is displayed. If “ Physical
Address” is not displayed after the command is entered,
please check whether the network card of the PC is out of
order.

4. Delete User
Select user’s name to be deleted from user’s name list (using 【↑】 Figure 4-11
【↓】 keys), then press “Del.”
Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Display” menu
interface.

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 Note: It’s suggested to reboot the DVR after change the “Video
Standard”.

Figure 4-12

2. Change Unit Name
Move the cursor to “Unit name” using 【←】 o r【→】 key, and
press 【IRIS+】 key to edit “Unit Name”. The system default
name is“Embedded Net DVR”. Press “Numeric” keys to enter
numbers, English characters (Upper case, Lower case) and symbols,
press 【＊】 to switch among numbers, English characters (Upper
case, Lower case) and symbols, press【0】numeric key to turn the
page of characters, press【IRIS+】 key to delete the characters
before the cursor. Press 【ENT】 key to temporarily save and exit
the editing status; press 【ESC】 key to cancel the entry and exit the
editing mode.
3. Change Unit Number
Move the cursor to “Device ID” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, and
press 【IRIS+】 key to edit “Device ID.” The system default device
ID is “88.” Press 【numeric】 keys to enter numbers, and “Device
ID” ranges from 1 to 255. Press 【IRIS+】 key to delete the
characters before the cursor. Press 【ENT】 key to temporarily save
and exit the editing mode; press 【ESC】 key to cancel the entry and
exit the editing mode.
Figure 4-13
Note：
Video Standard: the setting PAL/NTSC format must conform to the
format of the connected camera, otherwise the images displayed
will be abnormal, such as “black stripes,” “snowflake” and
“shadow.”
Device ID: Users can enter the device ID number via the remote
controller to control the desired device when controlling multiple
devices using one remote controller. The device ID number ranges
from 1 to 255.
Require Password: if the operation password is used, password
input is required to enter other interface from the preview image; if
the operation password is not used, password input is not required to
enter other interface from the preview image. The default user is the
administrator.
Screen Saver: Set a period of time, during which the system will
automatically exit Menu Setup and return to “Preview” without any
operation. Setting “Never” indicates that the menu interface never
automatically exits.

Unit number is used when controlling DVR with the remote control. 4.5 System Time
Unit number should be entered into the remote control before Reset the date and time of the system, set the display mode of date
controlling the DVR that the unit number represents. Please refer to & time (transparent, blinks) and adjust their Position in the image.
“1.4 Remote Control Description” for details on how to use a
remote control to control DVR.
Calibrate System Time Manually
Press “Confirm” to save the revision, and press “Cancel” or 【ESC】 DST: Users could set DST to adapt to the local time transformation.
key to exit without saving.
.

4.4 Video Standard

Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
“PREVIEW” mode, move the cursor to “Display” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Display” menu interface. You can select PAL or NTSC in “Video
Standard” option, and the setting will take effect after confirmation.

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 Date Format: Month-Day-Year
Time Format: Hour-Minute-Second

4.6 Camera Name

Users can change the name for each video channel of the DVR, and
the changes will directly display on each image under Preview
status. Users can also change the Position display in the image.
1. Enter the interface
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】or 【→】 key

Figure 4-14

Note: When DST is enabled, set forward the clock for 1h; when
DST is disabled, set backward the clock for 1h.
If the period is set incorrectly, the warning dialogue box will be
prompted, shown as below:

Figure 4-17

Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image” menu

interface. You can define each camera name.
Figure 4-15

Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the

PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “ Display” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Display” menu interface. You can enter the accurate date and time
in the “Date” and “Time” options, select “Confirm” after
verification to save the revised date and time, which then become
effective. Select “Cancel” to exit without saving. The set date and
time will be applied in all channels of the DVR.

Figure 4-18

2. Define camera name

The detailed operation method is as following:
Step one: Select the camera No. using【↑】or【↓】key;
Step two: Move the cursor to camera name editing box, enter the
camera name by using【IRIS+】key. The name could be
numbers, English characters and symbols. Each camera
name could be a maximum of 26 characters. Press
Figure 4-16 【＊】 to switch among numbers, English characters
and symbols, press【0】numeric key to turn the page of

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 characters, press 【IRIS+】 key to delete the characters
before the cursor.
Step three: Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to exit editing
after the camera name is entered.
Repeat above steps to input other camera names.
After defining the camera name, press “Confirm” button. The new
camera name will be saved. You can see that the new camera name
is added onto the image of relevant camera. If you press the
“Cancel” button or 【ESC】 key, you will cancel the camera name
definition.
3. Set the display position of the camera name and the OSD
You can set the display position of every camera name. In actual
usage, you only need to set the position of one camera name, then
copy it to other cameras.
Camera Name Position Set up Method :
Step one: Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation”
interface under the PREVIEW mode. Move the
cursor to “Image” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, and
press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Image” menu interface.
Step two: Select the camera name using ↑】 or 【↓】 key;
Step three: Activate the button for camera name Position
adjustment. The button can be activated by marking
“9” left of the “Position”. Enter the “Position”
operation interface in “OSD” and adjust the OSD in
the image using 【↑】 、 【↓】 、 【←】 、 【→】
keys. Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to return
to “Image” menu. Press 【ESC】 key to cancel the
camera name and return to “Image” menu.
This setting can be “copied” to the other cameras or repeat above
steps to set positions of other camera names.
After all settings are completed, execute “Confirm” in “Image”
menu. Now the set parameters become effective and you can see the
camera name is already shown in the adjusted position. If you want
to cancel the setting, execute “Cancel” in “Image” menu or directly
press 【ESC】 key in front panel.
4.7 Video Parameters
The parameters adjusted here include: brightness, color, contrast and
saturation. For different cameras in different situations, to get a
good video image may require adjustment of the video parameters.
After the adjustment of the video parameters, it will affect local
video output, record and network preview.
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Figure 4-19
The detailed method is as follows:
Step one: Press【MENU】key to enter “Menu Operation” interface
under the PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to
“Image” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, and press 【ENT】
key on the front panel to enter “Image ” menu interface.
Step two: Select the camera name using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key.
Step three: Access the adjustment operation interface. Select the
adjustment button for brightness, color, contrast and
saturation, and you can see the preview image of the
camera. There is a message bar below for you to adjust
by using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key. After you adjust to the
best result, press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to
return to “Image ” menu.
This setting can be “copied” to other cameras or you can repeat
above steps to set the video parameters of other cameras.
After all settings are completed, execute “Confirm” in “Image”
menu. Now the set parameters become effective. If you want to
cancel the setting, execute “Cancel” in “Image” menu or directly
press 【ESC】key in front panel. You can adjust for every camera,
and you can adjust one camera and then copy these parameters to
other cameras.
4.8 Change Image Attribute
You can set different attributes for every channel (including display
mode and display position). If identical display attributes are
required for every channel, use “Copy” button to copy the display
attribute of the channel to “All” channels after the display attribute
is set for one channel. Setting method of OSD display nature of
designated channels is described as follow:
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】 or 【→】
key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image
Setting” menu interface.
 Figure 4-21
Figure 4-20
2. Enable “Privacy Mask”
Select one channel, move the cursor to “OSD”, and select one of the Switch “Privacy Mask” option status to “9” through 【IRIS+】 key,
five options: Opaque & Steady (default), Opaque & Flashing, to enable the Privacy Mask function.
Transparent & Steady, Transparent & Flashing, No Display. Users
can select one of the options according to their own requirements.
Move the cursor to “Position”, press “Confirm” to enter the
“Position” operation interface in “OSD”, and OSD date and time
display on video image. Adjust the OSD in the image using 【↑】,
【↓】, 【←】, 【→】 keys, and switch over the date and time format
using 【IRIS+】 key. Press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to save
the setting and return to “Image” menu, or press【ESC】key to exit
without saving.

If necessary, this setting can be “copied” to other channels, or set

OSD display attributes of other channels by repeating above
procedures starting from “Select channel.”
After setting is completed, execute “Confirm” in “Image” setup and
the parameters set comes into effect. You can see OSD display
status and position after modification. Press “Cancel” or 【ESC】
Figure 4-22
key to cancel the setup.

3. Enter Area Setup Interface

Note: OSD menu includes time and date information.
Execute the “Area” function to define the Privacy Mask area.

4.9 Set Privacy Mask Area

Privacy Mask is used when specific areas need to be blocked so
they are not seen in the surveillance. To set a Privacy Mask, first
users have to enable the “area” setting, and then set the Privacy
Mask.

Follow the steps below:

1. Enter the setup menu
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】 or 【→】
key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image”
menu interface.
Select the camera No. using 【↑】 or 【↓】key;

Figure 4-23

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4. Adjust the area
The upper left frame is the Privacy Mask setup frame. The entire
picture is segmented into frames for easy setup. If PAL format is
selected, the frames should be 22×18. If NTSC format is selected,
the frames should be 22×15. First move the activity frame to the up
left of the area to be masked. Press 【IRIS+】 to set, press direction
key to adjust the size of the area: 【↓】 is enlarging downward,
【↑】 shrink upward, 【→】 enlarge to right, 【←】 shrink to left.
Press【*】to clear all setting areas.

Four privacy mask areas can be set in any single channel. The
minimum size is one pane, and the maximum is 8 X 8 panes.
Press【ESC】key to cancel the area setup. Press【ENT】after returning
to “Image” interface. Execute “Confirm” in menu to save the privacy
mask settings, or choose “Cancel” to cancel the setup. If the setup is Figure 4-25
successful, the preview of the channel will appear as follows:
2. Run View Tampering
There are four options for the View Tampering: close, low, normal,
high. You can select low, normal or high to active the View
Tampering area setup and process functions.

Figure 4-24

Note: To cancel the area setup, simply set “Privacy Mask” as “×”
through 【IRIS+】or 【ENT】 key.

Figure 4-26
4.10 View Tampering Setup
If the camera view is being blocked maliciously, an alarm signal can 3. Set View Tampering Area Method
be generated. The View Tampering function is must be set through Enter into View Tampering Area Setup interface to setup View
these steps: Enable mask alarm, set region, set mask handle method. Tampering area.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Enter the menu
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】 or 【→】
key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image”
menu interface.
Select the camera No. using 【↑】 or 【↓】key.

Figure 4-27

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The upper left activity frame is the View Tampering area setup
frame. The entire image is segmented into frames for easy setup. If
PAL format is selected, the frames should be 22×18; If NTSC
format is selected, the frames should be 22×15. Move the activity
frame to the upper left of the area to be masked. Press 【IRIS+】 to
set, press direction key to adjust the size of the areas: 【↓】 is
enlarging downward,【↑】 shrink upward, 【→】 enlarge to right,
【←】shrink to left. Press【*】to clear all setting areas.
Only one View Tampering area can be set in any single channel. The
minimum is one pane, and the maximum is full screen.
Press 【ESC】 key to cancel the area setup. Press 【ENT】 after
finishing to return to “Image” interface. Execute “Confirm” in the
menu to save the view tampering settings, or choose “Cancel” to
cancel the setup.
4. Set alarm handling method
Enter into “Method” of mask alarm. The handling method can be
defined in “View Tampering Handle” interface.
been armed (even there is no setting of the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the DVR), and as the
alarm occurs in the system, the client software can also receive
the alarm signal.
Trigger Alarm Out: Output the alarm signal from the alarm
output port when receiving alarm.
You can select one or more handling methods. After the setup, select
“Confirm” and return to “Image” setup interface. Then execute
“Confirm” in “Image” setup menu to save the parameters. Select
“Cancel” or press 【ESC】 key in front panel to cancel the set
parameters.
Note:
(1) To trigger one or multiple alarm outputs, select the
corresponding alarm outputs.
(2) To cancel the mask alarm process, set “View Tampering” to
“Off.”
4.11 Signal Loss Setup
The unit will alarm when the video signal of the video channel lost.
Refer to the steps below for detailed video loss alarm and handling.
1. Enter Menu Operation
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】 or 【→】
key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image”
menu interface.

Figure 4-28

Alarm in Schedule: Select date first, then set time segment. Time
segment is set sequentially. Segments cannot overlap and no nesting
is allowed. After the precaution time of a day is set, the parameters
already set can be copied to other dates.
Figure 4-29
Handle Method includes:
On Screen Warning：Switch automatically to the alarming video
Select the camera using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key;
channel.
Audible Warning：Sound beep when alarm occurring.
2. Active Signal Loss Process
Upload to Center: Transmit the alarm signal up to the network
Move the cursor to “Signal Loss”, select “Handle” using 【↑】 key
when alarm occurred, and the client PC terminal can get the alarm
to activate “Method” button.
signal through the DVR client software via network. There are two
upload methods:
(1) “Passive monitor” at client PC: If the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the “Network” interface
have been set in the DVR (even arm is not set at the client PC),
and as the alarm occurs in the system, the client software can
also receive the alarm signal. For details of network setup,
please refer to “remote host and its port” description of “4.16
Network parameter”.
(2) “Active upload” at client PC: If the client software in PC has

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 (2) “Active upload” at client PC: If the client software in PC has
been armed (even there is no setting of the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the DVR), and as the
alarm occurs in the system, the client software can also receive
the alarm signal.
Trigger Alarm Out: Output the alarm signal from the alarm
output port when receiving alarm.

You can select one or more handling methods. After the setup, select
“Confirm” and return to “Image” setup interface. Then execute
“Confirm” in “Image” setup menu to save the parameters.

Reboot the DVR to make the parameters effective. Select “Cancel”

or press 【ESC】 key in the front panel to cancel the set parameters.
Figure 4-30 Note:
(1) To trigger one or multiple alarm outputs, select the
3. Set Signal Loss Process Methods corresponding alarm outputs.
Select“Method”and press 【ENT】 to enter“Video Signal Loss (2) To stop the “Signal Loss” process, set “Signal Loss” to
Handle”interface: “Ignore.”

4.12 Motion Detection Setup

Motion detection is available in the record mode. Recording begins
only when motion occurs in the designated area. Enable “Motion
Detection Level” to use this function. Set the image motion
sensitivity, motion detection area and processing methods.

1. Enter Menu Operation

Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Image” using【←】 or 【→】
key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Image”
menu interface.
Select the camera by using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key.

Figure 4-31

Alarm in Schedule: Select date first, then set time segment. Time
segment is set sequentially. Segments cannot overlap and no nesting
is allowed. After the precaution time of a day is set, the parameters
already set can be copied to other dates.
Handle Method includes:
On Screen Warning：Switch automatically to the alarming video
channel.
Audible Warning：Sound beep when alarm occurring.
Upload to Center: Transmit the alarm signal up to the network
when alarm occurred, and the client PC terminal can get the alarm
signal through the DVR client software via network. There are two
upload methods:
(1) “Passive monitor” at client PC: If the “Remote Host IP Figure 4-32
address” and “port” of the client PC in the “Network” interface
have been set in the DVR (even arm is not set at the client PC), 2. Activate Motion Detection
and as the alarm occurs in the system, the client software can Move the cursor to “Motion Det Level” using 【←】 or 【→】 key.
also receive the alarm signal. For details of network setup,
please refer to “remote host and its port” description of “4.16
Network parameter”.

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Figure 4-33
There are 6 motion detection levels ranging from 0 to 5. Level 0 is
the lowest and level 5 is the highest. Select “Off” to disable
motion detection.
The upper left white frame is the motion detect area setup frame, the
entire image is segmented into 22*18 (For NTSC format camera, it
is 22*15) panes. The maximum area is full screen and the minimum
is one pane. Use the following operation keys for motion detection
area setup:
【↑】 【↓】 【←】 【→】: Move the “white frame” to any place
【IRIS+】: Switch between white frame and red frame (motion
detection area)
【IRIS-】: Set the whole picture as the motion detection area
【*】: Clear all the areas set
【ENT】: Finish setup, save and return to “Image” setup interface
【ESC】: Cancel the setup and return to “Image” setup interface
Note: Move the white box to any position and press 【IRIS+】 key
to set the area in the white box as the motion detection area. Any
motion in the set area will trigger an alarm. Press 【IRIS+】 key
again to cancel the setting.
The figure below shows a sample setting:

3. Set Motion Detect Areas

When motion detection is active (level is not set to Off), enter into
“Area” option beside “Motion Det Level ” and press【ENT】key to
enter motion detect area setup.

Figure 4-36

4. Motion detection alarm handling

When motion detection is active (level is not set to Off), Select the
“Method” button beside “Motion Det Level ” and press 【ENT】
key to enter into “Motion Alarm Handle” interface:
Figure 4-34

Multiple motion detect areas can be set for each channel.

Figure 4-35 Figure 4-37

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Move cursor by using 【←】 or 【→】 direction keys, use 【ENT】
or 【IRIS+】 key to select.
Set triggering channels to record or preview and select one or more
alarm modes.
Record Channel：Select the desired video channels to record upon
alarm. Both alarm image and the record schedule should be selected.
Please refer to“4.14 Record Schedule Setup”for recording schedule
setting.
Alarm in Schedule: Select date first, then set time segment. Time
segment is set sequentially. Segments cannot overlap and no nesting
is allowed. After the precaution time of a day is set, the parameters
already set can be copied to other dates.
Handle Method includes:
On Screen Warning：Switch automatically to the alarming video
channel.
Audible Warning：Sound beep when alarm occurring.
Upload to Center: Transmit the alarm signal up to the network
when alarm occurred, and the client PC terminal can get the alarm
signal through the DVR client software via network. There are two
upload methods:
(1) “Passive monitor” at client PC: If the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the “Network” interface
have been set in the DVR (even arm is not set at the client PC),
and as the alarm occurs in the system, the client software can
also receive the alarm signal. For details of network setup,
please refer to “remote host and its port” description of “4.16
Network parameter”.
(2) “Active upload” at client PC: If the client software in PC has
been armed (even there is no setting of the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the DVR), and as the
alarm occurs in the system, the client software can also receive
the alarm signal.
(3) Trigger Alarm Out: Output the alarm signal from the alarm
output port when receiving alarm.
Note: To trigger one or multiple alarm outputs, select the
corresponding alarm outputs.
After setup, select “Confirm” to return to “Image” setup interface.
Execute “Confirm” in “Image” setup interface. The parameter set
will be saved. Reboot the DVR to make the parameters effective. To
cancel the parameter settings, execute “Cancel” in “Image” setup
interface or press 【ESC】 key in the front panel.
Note:
(1) The source camera and target camera cannot be the same for
the process of copying.
(2) During copying operations, you cannot copy “Camera name”
and “Motion detect area”.
After setting, select “Confirm” button to return to “Image”
menu interface. Select “ ENT” button in “Image” to save the
motion detection parameters. Select “Cancel” or press 【ESC】
to cancel the setting.
Note:Set “Motion Det Level” as“Off”in the above step 2 for no
motion detection.
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4.13 Local Monitor Preview Properties
“Preview ” is used to set auto switch from one image to the next.
Users can also set Preview Mode, dwell time, Audio preview and
Layout.
1. Enter the Operation Interface
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Preview” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Preview” menu interface.
Figure 4-38
2. Operation
Select out: Choose Main Chan or Aux Chan as video output
channel under Preview mode.
Preview Mode: 1 screen, 4 screens, 9 screens, 12 screens, 16
screens; Screen cutting mode is displayed in“Layout”;
Dwell Time: indicates the interval between one image and another.
The options include: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds,
1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, Never;
Audio Preview ： Whether audio output is sent during the
preview.“9”indicates there is audio output，“×”indicates there is no
audio output. Only output audio of top-left segmentation screen,
setting multi-screen preview mode.
Alarm Aux Out: Choose Main Chan or Aux Chan as video output
channel when alarm.
Display Delay: When monitor is connected and multi-channel
alarms happen simultaneously, each video channel will be displayed
in full screen. The display delay will vary according to setup and
1-10s is continuously optional.
Layout：Set the Channel sequence during the preview.
Note:
Select “Confirm” after setup to save and make selections effective.
Select “Cancel” or press 【ESC】 key to cancel.
Note:
(1) You could set the time period from one image to next image in
“ Dwell Time”. If the preview mode is one single image, then
select “Never”.
(2) Set “Audio Preview” to monitor the sound of the channel.
When the preview interface is the single-image preview of the
channel, you can monitor the sound.
(3) Key “Wide” on front panel could be used to shift between
“Main Chan” and “Aux Chan”
4.14 Recording Schedule Setup
The DVR provides scheduled recording.
1. Enter Recording Operation Menu
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Recording” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Recording” menu interface.
Figure 4-39
2. Setting Recording Parameters
You should setup the following recording parameters before starting
recording:
Record Para: Activity record mode. Under video loss, view tamper
and normal circs, record via resolution, code flow, image quality
and frame rate of the mode.
Event Record mode. Under motion detection, alarms and command
trigger, record via resolution, code flow, image quality and frame
rate of the mode, but the resolution based on the value of activity.
Note：Change the record trigger mode of record time schedule into
timeing record and select appropriate alarm node. Refers to event
mode when motion detection, alarms or command trigger occur.
Stream Type: If video and audio are both required, select
“Audio/Video.” If only video is required, select “Video”.
Resolution: The default is CIF. Options for these channels of
different DVR models are:
All the channels can be set as 4CIF(D1) resolution, or DCIF, 2CIF,
CIF, QCIF.
Note: Reboot the DVR if you modify the resolution.
Bit rate Type: The default is “Variable.” You need to set the
maximum Bit Rate and image quality. If you select “Fixed” the Bit
Rate is fixed. The Bit Rate is defined in the “Bit Rate” option.
Bit rate: 32K, 48K, 64K, 80K, 96K, 128K, 160K, 192K, 224K,
256K, 320K, 384K, 448K, 512K, 640K, 768K, 896K, 1M, 1.25M,
1.5M, 1.75M, 2M, user-defined.
Image Quality: Highest, Higher, High, Average, Low, and Lowest.
Frame Rate: 25(PAL)/30(NTSC), 20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/2,
1/4, 1/8, 1/16.
Note: Under the same bit rate, the lower the frame rate is, the better
image quality is.
PreRecord Time: Records images prior to the alarm trigger. The
options are: NoPreRecord, 5s, 10s, 20s, 25s, 30s, Max PreRecord.
Note: Please reboot the DVR to make the parameters effective if
you modify the PreRecord time.
Record Delay: Post-alarm recording. The options are: 5s, 10s, 30s,
1m, 2m, 5m, 10m.
Note: Reboot the DVR to make the parameters effective if you
modify the Record delay.
Note: If Hard Disk is full, select “Overwrite” to write over the
previously recorded files. If you select “Stop Recording,” the Hard
Disk needs to be cleared when it becomes full.
3. Recording schedule
“Recording schedule” sets the exact day and time the unit begins to
record and the triggering condition for recording.
Switch “Enable Rec” to “9” status by using 【ENT】 or 【IRIS+】.
Select “Schedule” button at the right side of “Enable Rec” and press
【ENT】 to enter into “Schedule” setup interface:
Figure 4-40
Full day and time segment recording are available, each with trigger
recording conditions called “RecType”. The RecType includes: All
Time, Alarm, Mot/Alm, Mot & Alm, Mot Det.
“All Time”: means full recording in a designated segment of time.
“Mot Det”: means recording only when motion occurs in the
designated area. If the record type is “Motion Detect” or other
related type, set up the motion detection area and sensitivity to start
motion detect recording. Refer to“4.12 Motion Detection Setup”for
detecting setting.
“Alarms”: means recording when receiving alarm from external
sensors. If the recording type is “Alarms” or other related type, set
up alarm parameters to start alarm recording. Refer to“4.15 Alarm
Parameters Setup”for alarm parameters setting.
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All day (24 Hours) record setup steps:
(1) Switch “All Day” to “9” status by using 【ENT】 or 【IRIS+】
key.
(2) Select one record type. The options are: All Time, Alarm,
Mot/Alm, Mot & Alm, Mot Det.
(3) In “Copy to” option, select a day, press “Copy” button to copy
the current parameters to the other day. You can skip this step if
you do not want to copy.
(4) Press “Confirm” button.

Setup record time segment:

(1) Switch “All Day” to “×” status by using【ENT】or【IRIS+】key.
(2) There are 4 time segments per day. Every segment has start
time, end time and record type. The time segments are set
sequentially.
Note:
(1) Segments cannot overlap. For example, “Period 1” is set as Figure 4-41
“8:00 – 10:00”, so the time segment of “8:00 – 10:00” can’t be
set in any other time segments.
2. Select alarm channel and alarm type
(2) Segments cannot be nesting. For example, 2 time segments
Select one Alarm in(1-16), then select alarm input type “Alarm
need to be set, you cannot set “Period 2” in the range of
Type” for “NO” or “NC,” and finally define the input/ output
“Period 1”.
parameters and handling method.
(3) Click “Copy to” and press 【↑】 or 【↓】 to choose a day
“NO” = Normally Open. It means the alarm circuit is open when
or “All.” Then click on “Copy” and press 【ENT】 to copy
there is no alarm. And when the alarm input line is grounded the
parameters to the specified day or all days. A message window
unit is in alarm.
indicate when copying is done. You can skip this step if you do
“NC” = Normally Closed. It means the alarm circuit is closed when
not want to copy, and go to step 4.
there is no alarm. And when the alarm input line is grounded the
(4) Press “Confirm” button.
unit is configured no alarm.
Note: Press 【ENT】 to save the parameters and reboot the DVR to
In the “Recording” setup interface, click on “Confirm” and press
make the parameters effective
【ENT】, the parameters are saved. Press “Cancel” or 【ESC】 key
to cancel the parameters.
3. Alarm input handling method
Note:
Switch “Alarm Handling” option to “Handle” status (switch by
(1) The set parameters are effective only after the DVR is rebooted
using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key) to active the handling function. Select
(2) Time range is 00:00 -- 24:00.
the “Method” button and press 【ENT】 key to enter into “Alarm In
Handling” interface:
4.15 Alarm Parameters Setup
This setting is required when using external sensors to trigger alarms.

1. Entering Menu Operation

Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
“PREVIEW” mode. Move the cursor to “Alarms” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Alarms” menu interface.

Figure 4-42

Record channel: designate the camera channel to be recorded when

alarm occurs.

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Alarm In Schedule: activation when there is an alarm in the 4. Set PTZ linkage
designated time segment. If PTZ Linkage is set, the PTZ linkage camera will automatically
Handle Method includes: switch to the corresponding preset when an alarm occurs during the
On Screen Warning：Switch automatically to the alarming video armed period.
channel. In the “Alarms” setup interface, click on “PTZ linkage” button and
Audible Warning：Sound beep when alarm occurring. press 【ENT】 to enter into “PTZ linkage” setup interface:
Upload to Center: Transmit the alarm signal up to the network
when alarm occurred, and the client PC terminal can get the alarm
signal through the DVR client software via network. There are two
upload methods:
(1) “Passive monitor” at client PC: If the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the “Network” interface
have been set in the DVR (even arm is not set at the client PC),
and as the alarm occurs in the system, the client software can
also receive the alarm signal. For details of network setup,
please refer to “remote host and its port” description of “4.16
Network parameter”.
(2) “Active upload” at client PC: If the client software in PC has
been armed (even there is no setting of the “Remote Host IP
address” and “port” of the client PC in the DVR), and as the
alarm occurs in the system, the client software can also receive
the alarm signal.
Figure 4-43
(3) Trigger Alarm Out: Output the alarm signal from the alarm
output port when receiving alarm.
Select PTZ linkage channel first. Enable Preset, Sequence, or Cruise
In the “Alarm In Handle” setup interface, you can setup many
and input the number of preset, sequence respectively (the
related parameters including alarm input effective time, trigger
parameters of preset, sequence and cruise are set in “PTZ” setup
channel to record and preview, trigger alarm output, etc.
interface). Each of them can use 16 numbers.
Set alarm trigger channel: You can select one or more channels.
When setting is completed, click “Confirm,” and press 【ENT】 to
When there is an alarm, the channels will be triggered to record (the
return to “Alarms” setup interface. The parameters can be copied to
record type of the channel is alarm), and the monitor will switch to
other alarm inputs.
preview the channels (On Screen Warning is enabled).
Press “Confirm” in the “Alarms” setup interface to save the
Set alarm input precaution time: Upon alarm, preview image
parameters. You can press “Cancel” or 【ESC】 key to cancel the
switches to the corresponding camera to trigger alarm outputs
parameters.
during the armed period. Select date first, then set time segment.
Note:
Time segment is set according sequentially, segment cannot overlap,
(1) You should connect dome cameras supporting preset, cruise
and no nesting is allowed. After the precaution time of a day is set,
function. The preset, cruise can be called up after you set a preset.、
the parameters already set can be copied to other dates.
cruise. Refer to part of “4.17 PTZ” for preset position and cruise
Note: Arm time periods should be set in chronological order, no
setting.
overlapping or nesting is allowed. All day arm setting time is: 00：
(2) The “sequence” function is unavailable at present.
00～24：00.
(3) One alarm input can trigger preset, cruise of multiple channels.
Handle Method: You can select one or more handle methods.
Note:
5. Alarm output handling mode
(1) Audible Warning: Requires external audio devices.
You can define the delay time and effective time of every alarm
(2) Upload To Center: To upload alarm signal to remote
output. Only during the effective time will the alarm output be
management center, “Remote Host IP address” and “port” of
triggered.
the client in the “Network” interface must be set; or to upload
In “Alarms” setup interface, select an alarm output, then select
alarm signal to the client PC, the DVR client software in the
delay time. The options are : 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m. The
PC must be armed.
actual alarm output time = alarm input remaining time + alarm
(3) To trigger one or multiple alarm outputs, select the
output delay time. You can press “Stop Alarm” button in “Utilities”
corresponding alarm outputs.
interface to clear the alarm output.
After completing setup, press “Confirm” to return to previous
In “Alarms” setup interface, click on “Schedule” button on the right
interface. In the “Alarms” setup interface, you can copy the
side of the “AlarmOut Time” and press 【ENT】 to enter into
parameters to other alarm inputs. Press “Confirm” in the “Alarms”
“AlarmOut” setup interface:
setup interface to save the parameters. You can press “Cancel” or
【ESC】 key to cancel the parameters.

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Figure 4-44
Select date first, then set time segment. Time segment is set
sequentially. Segments cannot overlap and no nesting is allowed.
After the precaution time of a day is set, the parameters already set
can be copied to other dates.
When setting is completed, click “Confirm,” press【ENT】 to return
to “Alarms” setup interface. The parameters can be copied to other
alarm outputs.
Press “Confirm” in the “Alarms” setup interface to save the
parameters. You can press “Cancel” or 【ESC】 key to cancel the
parameters.
4.16 Network Parameter
Enter “Network” menu interface to perform network-related
parameters setting. Note that the parameters become effective only
after the DVR is rebooted.
1. Entering Menu Operation
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Network” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Network” menu interface.
Figure 4-45
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2. Network Parameter Setting
Move the cursor to the corresponding editing box using 【→】 or
【→】key, press 【IRIS+】 to enter the editing mode. Press numeric
keys to input the corresponding numbers, press 【IRIS+】 key to
delete the numbers before the cursor. Press “Confirm” to save and
exit editing, and press 【ESC】 key to exit editing without saving.
NIC type
Network Card Type, default is 10M/100M auto, options are 10M
half-duplex, 10M full-duplex, 100M half-duplex, 100M full-duplex etc.
MAC:
Network Physical Address, only for display, not for editing. The
MAC of the device cannot be revised.
IP address
This IP address must be unique, and cannot conflict with any host or
working station in the same network segment.
Port Number
Port Number must be in the range of 2000 ~ 65535.
Mask IP address
Used to mark off the sub-net segment. Enter the IP mask of the DVR.
Gateway address
You need to set the gateway address to enable communication
between the different network segments.
DNS address
Focus on “DNS” and enter the DNS address, press Confirm when
done.
Multi cast address
Class-D network IP address, range is between 224.0.0.0 and
239.255.255.255. If the network protocol does not adopt the multi
cast, it need not be set.7
Remote Host IP and its port
If setting the management IP address and its port, when there is
alarm event or exceptions event, the remote alarm host (install the
client software) will receive and record these events.
Network storage parameter
Network storage parameter includes IP address and the shared
directory name of network storage server.
NAS IP: Input the IP address of network storage server
Directory name: Input the shared directory name of network
storage server.
Http Port
The port of IE browser, default is 80. Visit method: Open and run the
IE browser on PC, and input the IP address of DVR that want to visit.
Note: You need to set the ActiveX control of IE to enable download
first, and then you can download DVR Control. Please refer to Help
document of IE for detail.
Set PPPoE
If you want to boot PPPoE dial-up mode, mark it as “√”, and input
the user’s name ( this user’s name can be obtained from the Internet
Server Provider), PPPoE dial-up password, input again the
password in “verification” so that the system will check the
password entered.
After finished, select “Confirm” key to save the parameters set.
Select “Cancel” key to cancel the setup and return to the main menu.
Refer to “5.1 PPPoE dial-up” for details.
Note:.
(1) The options of “NIC type,” “IP address,” “Port Number,” and
“Mask IP address” are necessary options unless dynamic IP
address is accessed.
(2) To make the parameters effective, you must reboot the DVR.
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “PTZ” using 【←】or【→】 key,
and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “PTZ” menu
interface.

E-mail Setting
Move the cursor to “Setup” on the right side of “E-mail” and press
【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter “Email Setting” interface
shown as below:

Figure 4-47

2. Basic setup
Select camera protocol, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity.
All parameters must be consistent with the protocol and the actual
setup of the PTZ.
Select protocol and input the PTZ address. At present the supported
protocols are Infinova, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, EVI-D30, Samsung, Vcom
VC-2000, Panasonic, Kalatel-312. In future software upgrades there
will be more protocols supported. Please refer to the software.
Figure 4-46
Preset position, sequence and cruise are set according to
requirements. The setup methods of preset positions and cruise are
Authentication: Click “√” if authentication is needed and input
described as follows. The setup and deletion methods of sequence
the information of User and Password. (User is the same as Sender
and cruise are similar.
Name).
Sender Name: Seen by the receiver and it can be set up
3. Set PTZ Preset
accordingly.
Move the cursor to “Preset Setup” in the “Preset” using 【←】 or
Sender Address: Mailbox address of sender.
【→】key, and press “Confirm” to enter “Set Preset” interface.
Email Server: IP address of the sender email server.
Mail Receiver NO.: 1 and 2 are optional.
Name: Receiver name.
Address: Receiver address.
Attachment JPEG: JPEG capture of trigger alarm.
JPEG Capture Interval: 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s are optional.

After the completion for Email Setting, user can enable “Send
Email” in Alarm handle interface.when exceptions (Hard Disk full,
Hard Disk error, network cable break, IP address conflict, illegal
access, unconformity of input & output format, abnormal video
signal, view tampering, video loss, motion detection, signals etc.)
happen, system will send alarm information to designated mailbox
(refer to section 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.15, 4.19 for detailed alarm
Figure 4-48
handle method setting) .
Input a preset number in preset edit frame. The range is from 1 to
4.17 PTZ 128 (Note: The number of the presets is vary with the protocol used
by PTZ). Then enter into the “Adjust” interface to operate the PTZ
“PTZ”function can be used to initialize the setup of PTZ domes in the
to the desired position through the direction keys, and adjust the
system, and set up preset. Presets can be called up under control of PTZ.
lens through keys 【WIDE】, 【TELE】, 【＊】, 【田】, 【IRIS
Please refer to “3.4 PTZ Control”on how to call out presets.
＋】 and 【IRIS-】. 【TELE】 and 【WIDE】 mean zoom in and
zoom out respectively. 【＊】 and 【田】 means FOCUS increase
1. Menu Setup
and reduce respectively. 【IRIS＋】 and 【IRIS-】 mean IRIS
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the

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increase and reduce respectively. Select “Save” after completing the
adjustment. The preset position is saved. If you want to define other
preset positions, repeat the above procedures.
After finishing the setup, execute “Return.” Execute “Confirm” in
“PTZ” interface, and the parameters set will become effective.
Note: When using SAMSUNG protocol, the preset number by
called should be 1 lower than the input preset number set before (e.g.
When calling up preset, input the preset number 2, in fact, it will
call up the preset number 1). For more information about protocol,
please contact Infinova service personnel.
4. Delete PTZ Preset
Enter into “Set Preset” interface of “Preset”. Input a preset number
to be deleted in the preset editing frame. The range is from 1 to 16.
Press “Delete” key. If you want to delete more preset positions,
repeat the above procedures.
After finishing the deletion, press “return.” Press “Confirm” in
“PTZ” interface. The delete operation becomes effective.
Note: This function is not currently available.
5. Set Sequence
This function is unavailable at present.
6. Set Cruise
Press “Setup” button on the right side of “Cruise” item, to enter the
“Set Cruise” interface:
Figure 4-49
Click the“RecCru” button to enter the “PTZ control” interface, then
you can control the PTZ via the direction keys, finally click
【ENTER】to save the PTZ action track and return to“Set Cruise”
interface.
Click the“StartCru” button to execute the recorded PTZ action track
until you click the“Stop” button.
Click the “Return” button to get back to the “PTZ” interface. In
“PTZ” menu, press “Confirm” button to save this cruise. press
“ESC” to exit.
Note: Not all the PTZ support this cruise function. Contact with
your supplier when you can’t execute the function.
There are four Cruises are available under Pelco D, but only one
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under other protocols. And in PTZ Linkage interface, there is no
other options but the first Cruise selected.
Under Peleco P and Infinova protocol, control address is 1 didit less
than the dome address.
4.18 RS232 Setup
This section covers setup of the parameters for communication
between devices connected through serial ports and DVRs.
1. Enter setup menu
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to “RS232” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“RS232” menu interface.
Figure 4-50
2. Setup
Select “Baud Rate”, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, and flow Ctrl. All
parameters must be consistent with the device linked.
“Mode”means serial port type. Options are console, PPP, Direct,
and transparent channel.
(1) For “PPP” or “Direct”: you need to set PPP mode
(active/passive), dial back mode (assigned by dialer/preset dial
back number.), respectively, then to input the parameters such
as remote IP address, local IP address, mask, user’s name,
password and verification, and telephone number. Confirm
whether dial back is needed and whether the transferred data
need be encrypted or not. Please refer to “5.2 PPP (Modem)
passive dial-up” for details on use and operation of “PPP”, and
“5.3 Serial port Directly Connected”for details on use and
operation of “serial port direct connection.”
(2) For “transparent channel”: please pay attention to the
connection method between DVR and matrix switcher. The
series port pin definition of matrix switcher is as follows:
The connection between DVR and matrix switcher is as follows:
 DVR(RJ45) Matrix switcher(series port) description indicates how to set up relevant parameters for different
RxD 2 ←―――――― 5 TxD links to an ATM machine.
TxD 3 ――――――→ 4 RxD The system needs a second development. The bottom program
GND 7 ――――――― 7 GND should be customized according to the specific project. The current
version only supports the Demo program.
After completing the setup, select “Confirm” key to save the Enter menu setup
parameters. The parameters will become effective after rebooting Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
the DVR. Select “Cancel” or press 【ESC】 key to cancel the setup “PREVIEW” mode, move the cursor to “Transact” using 【←】 or
and return to the main menu. 【→】key, and press【ENT】key on the front panel to enter
Note: “Transact” menu interface.
Press【00】numeric key to turn the page of characters.

4.19 Exceptions
This defines how exceptions occurring in the DVR are to be
handled. The exceptions include Hard Disk full, Hard Disk error,
illegal access, IP address conflict (Unavailable currently), network
failure, NTSC/PAL differ etc.

1. Enter menu setup

Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Exceptions” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Exceptions” menu interface.
Figure 4-52

1. Operation
Choose appropriate input method (“Get Through”).

(1) Network Sniff:

Via network，DVR actively obtains the transaction information
such as card no that ATM sends to the bank server. The bank
should provide the data format and the data bit of the
transaction information.

Input required:
IP address of ATM/POS
Figure 4-51 Type of ATM/POS
Start & end position, length and the content of data file
Start & end position and length of card no. length
2. Operation Start & end position and length of card number
(1) Select the type of the exceptions using 【↑】 or 【↓】 key. Start & end position and length of transaction type
(2) Select or cancel the handling method for this Exception via Transaction type and code
【ENT】or【IRIS+】key.
(3) Repeat step (1) and step (2) to select the type of exception and
corresponding handling method.
(4) Press “Confirm” to save the parameters after the entry is
finished. Select “Cancel” or press 【ESC】 key to exit without
saving, and return to the main menu interface.

4.20 Transaction Information

The device can actively obtain or passively receive information
from another device linked through network or serial port, and this
information can be added, uploaded or processed. The following

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 Figure 4-53 Figure 4-55

(2) Network receiving (4) Receive the command sent by ATM/POS through serial ports.
Passively receive the information from ATM through the Receive the data from ATM passively through serial ports. The
network. ATM sends command to DVR when the transaction ATM needs to intergrate the communication protocol of the
happens, command DVR to fold characters and trigger record, DVR network data.
etc. However, DVR does not receive any information which Input required:
send by ATM to the bank server. ATM system needs to The type of ATM/POS machine
intergrate the communication protocol of the network data. Transaction type and code

Input required:
IP address of ATM/POS
The type of ATM/POS
Transaction type and code

Figure 4-56

Figure 4-54
(3) Receive data sent by ATM/POS through serial ports
Receive the data from ATM actively through serial ports. The
bank should provide the data format and data bit, etc.
4.21 Utilities
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to “Utilities” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“Utilities” menu interface.

Input required:
The type of ATM/POS
Transaction type and code

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 Figure 4-60

(1) Upgrade from FTP

If user wants to upgrade the DVR’s firmware from FTP, select
“FTP” upgrade mode in the upgrade dialog box as shown in figure
4-57, the following dialog box will pop up:

Figure 4-57

1. Save the parameters

Save the current parameters to the FLASH memory of the DVR,
preparing for use after rebooting.

Figure 4-61

Input the host IP address that has configured FTP server program,
and select “Confirm”. The system begins to upgrade. The system
will display a message regarding the upgrading progress.

Figure 4-58

2. Restore to factory configuration

The working parameters will reset to default parameters, and the
factory default will be effective to the DVR immediately.

Figure 4-62

Hint: If user wants to upgrade the DVR’s firmware from FTP, first
need configure FTP server program for the system. The following
steps are an example for configure the FTP server program:

(2) Setup the FTP server program on the client PC (here take
Figure 4-59 "WFTPD32.EXE" as an example)
1) Add user
Note: After resetting to factory default, all parameters of the DVR Operate WFTPD32 FTP server program. In the main
will reset to factory default parameters, all user data will be lost and window of WFTPD32, select “Users/rights” under
all parameters must be reset. Extreme caution should be exercised in “Security” menu to enter “Users/rights Security” dialog
using this function. box:

3. Upgrade
This menu will upgrade the DVR’s firmware from the host or USB
interface device.

Figure 4-63

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Click “New user” button in the above dialog box, and input the user Hard Disk Selection
name and password in the popup dialog box (the defaults of user Select the Hard disk to be viewed or managed using 【↑】 or 【↓】
name and password both are “target”), thus add a new user “target”. key. One DVR can utilize up to eight internal SATA hard disks.
Note: The defaults of user name and password both are “target”, Check the assigned hard disk current status
which are built into the DVR program, and cannot be changed when Currently, hard disk current status is provided only for the
upgrade the DVR’s firmware from FTP. So user must configure the designated hard disk.
default user for the FTP server. Format the assigned hard disk
2) Setup the upgrade file path Before formatting, please stop all recording and other functions.
In the “Users/rights Security” dialog box as show in figure After formatting, you must reboot the DVR or it will not function
4-59, select the user “target” in the “User name” list frame, properly.
and input the path where the upgrade file "digicap.hex"
locates to "Home Directory" text box, then click “Done” 2. Clear alarm out
button. Thus the setup is finished. Clear alarm output.
3) After finish the configuration of FTP server program for
the system, user can upgrade the DVR’s firmware from
3. Reboot
FTP via network.
Reboot the DVR.
(3) Upgrade from USB
If user wants to upgrade the DVR’s firmware from USB interface
4. Shut down
device, fist need save the upgrade file "digicap.hex" in the USB
Shut down DVR.
device, and then connect the USB device to the USB interface of
DVR.
Select “USB” upgrade mode in the upgrade dialog box as shown in 5. View Log
figure 4-60, the system begins to upgrade from the connected USB Search the log. Enter into “View Log” menu interface. To search
device. The system will display a message regarding the upgrading according to the defaulted condition, press 【Enter】 key in front
progress, as shown in Figure 4-62. panel. All log information in the DVR will be listed in log dialog.
To search by condition, please refer to the following operations
(4) Upgrade from CD (according to type, time, type & time modes respectively).
If user wants to upgrade the DVR’s firmware from CD interface
device, fist need save the upgrade file "digicap.hex" in the CD
device, and then place the CD device in the CD-ROM of DVR.
Select “CD” upgrade mode in the upgrade dialog box as shown in
figure 4-60, the system begins to upgrade from the connected USB
device. The system will display a message regarding the upgrading
progress, as shown in Figure 4-62.

Reboot after successfully upgrading. The system will use the new
firmware. For detailed information about upgrading, Please contact
Infinova customer service.

1. Hard disk management

Figure 4-65

(1) According to type:

To seach the log by type:
Type is divided into “Major type” and “Minor type.” Major type
includes operation, alarm, and exception type log.
Operation log includes local operation and remote operation. Local
operation includes Start, Shut down, illegal shut down, local login,
local log-out, local playback file, local play according to time, local
boot record, local stop record, local PTZ control, local preview,
local configure time and local upgrade. Remote operation includes
remote login, remote log-out, remote boot record, remote stop record,
establish transparent channel, disconnect transparent channel, remote
get parameter, remote configuration, remote get status, remote set
Figure 4-64 alarm, remote remove alarm, remote reboot, start voice dialogue, end

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voice dialogue, remote upgrading, remote file playback, remote
playback according to time and remote PTZ control.
Alarm Log includes alarm input, alarm output, start motion detection,
end motion detection, view tamper start and view tamper stop.
Exception event Log including signal lost, illegal access, hard disk
error, hard disk full, IP conflict and DCD lost.
6. Check system information
Displays system information such as device name, model number,
serial number, version, receiver version, encoding version, etc. All
information is for display only, not for revising.

The following steps are an example for search by Alarms:

Step one: Select the inquiry type as “according to type.” Activate
the “Major type” and “Minor type.”
Step two: Select “Alarms” in major type. In “Minor type” you can
choose one among “alarm input”, “alarm output”, “start motion
detection”, “end motion detection”, “view tamper start”, and “view
tamper stop” etc.
Step three: Select “search log” key, press 【ENT】 key to begin
searching.
Step four: Log will list alarm log information, including index
number, the time recorded, major type, minor type, panel operator,
network operator, remote host, parameter type, channel number.
hard disk number., alarm input, alarm output, etc. You can use the
“more information” key to go to the next screen to check, and Figure 4-66
“select page” to turn pages.
Step five: Select “return” key to return to the previous menu.
(2) According to time
To search by time period, use the following steps:
Step one: Select the inquiry option as “according to time.” Activate
“start time” and “end time” editing frame.
Step two: Input the start time and end time according to the format
indicated (year-month-date hour: minute: second).
Step three: Select “search log” key, press 【ENT】 key to search.
Step four: Log will list alarm log information including serial
number, time recorded, major type, minor type, panel operator,
network operator, remote host, parameter type, channel number,
hard disk number, alarm input, alarm output. Use “more
information” key to go to the next screen, and “select page” to turn
the pages.
Step five: Select “return” key return to the previous menu interface.
(3) According to type & time
To search by time period & type:
Step one: Select “according to type and time.” Activate “major
type” and “minor type” at the same time, and “start time” and “end
time” editing frame.
Step two: Select “operation” in major type. Choose any option in
the minor type.
Step three: Input the start and end time according the format
indicated (year-month- date hour: minute: second).
Step four: Select “search log” key, press 【ENT】 key to search.
Step five: Log will list alarm log information including serial
number., time recorded, major type, minor type, panel operator,
network operator, remote host, parameter type, channel number.,
hard disk number, alarm input and alarm output. Use “more
information” key to go to the next screen. Use “choose page” to turn
the page.
Step six: Select “return” to return to the previous menu interface.

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Chapter V Network Operation
5.1 PPPoE Dial-up
Before using this function, please make sure DVR has PPPoE
dial-up function.
PPPoE dial-up is mainly used to connect DVR to Internet through
UTP port.
5.1.1 Create Connection by Using PPPoE
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Network Setting” using
【←】 or 【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel
to enter “Network” menu interface.
Figure 5-1
(1) Move the cursor to “PPPoE” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, press
【IRIS+】or “Confirm” to select “PPPoE”, and mark it as “√.”
(2) Move the cursor to “Username” using 【←】 or 【→】 key,
press 【IRIS+】 key to edit. Press【numeric】 keys to enter
numbers, English characters (Upper case, Lower case) and
symbols, press 【＊】 to switch among numbers, English
characters (Upper case, Lower case) and symbols, press【0】
numeric key to turn the page of characters, press 【IRIS+】 key
to delete the characters before the cursor. Press 【ENT】 key to
temporarily save and exit the editing mode. Press 【ESC】 key
to cancel the entry and exit the editing mode. Enter “PPPoE
username” provided by ISP.
(3) Repeat Step (2) to enter “pass” and “Veri”.
(4) Press “Confirm” to save the change above and restart the DVR.
The restarted DVR will create the network connection by PPPoE.
After the connection is successful, change the IP address in the
“Network” to the obtained Internet dynamic IP address.
5.1.2 Access through Client Software when Using PPPoE
1. Access directly through IP address of current device.
After successful PPPoE dial-up, view “IP” in “Network.” Acquire
the device current IP address. Then the client PC will access the
DVR using this IP address.
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2. Access through domain name server
The adoption of this mode requires a PC that has a fixed IP address
located on Internet, and the domain name server software must be
running on this PC (We call this PC the DNS server).
Figure 5-2
Operation:
(1) Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface
under the PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to “Network
Setting” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key
on the front panel to enter “Network” menu interface.
(2) Move the cursor to “User” using 【←】 or 【→】 key, press
【IRIS+】key to edit. Press【numeric】keys to enter numbers,
English characters (Upper case, Lower case) and symbols,
press 【＊】 to switch among numbers, English characters
(Upper case, Lower case) and symbols, press【0】numeric key
to turn the page of characters, press 【IRIS+】 key to delete the
characters before the cursor. Press 【ENT】 key to temporarily
save and exit the editing mode. Press【ESC】key to cancel the
entry and exit the editing mode. Enter “PPPoE username”
provided by ISP.
(3) Repeat Step (2) to enter “Pass” and “Veri”.
(4) Repeat Step (2) to enter the IP address of receiver in the “DNS
address”.
(5) Press “Confirm” to save the change above and restart the DVR.
(6) Enter the DVR name in “Surveillance Server Name” in the
“Local Setting”, start the receiver and enter the IP address of
receiver, and enter the surveillance camera, username,
password etc.
Save after the entry after finishing, and DVR can be accessed.
Working theory: DVR adopts PPPoE mode to establish the
network connection. It will modify IP address in “network” to be IP
address of the Internet, and will send the name and the current IP
address to the domain name server. When the client PC user wants
to access DVR through client software, the client PC should connect
with the PC that is set as domain name server, telling the domain
name server the name or the serial number of DVR to be accessed.
The domain name server will search all the DVRs registered to find
the matched DVR and the corresponding Internet IP address, and
communicate this address to client software. The client PC user can
access the DVR with the current IP address..
5.2 PPP(Modem) Passive Dial-up PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Record” using 【←】 or
【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
Before using this function, please make sure that the DVR used “Recording Channel Configuration” menu interface.
supports PPP passive dial-up function.
The setting is as follows:
PPP passive dial-up is used to connect a PC to the DVR via public
Code stream type: Audio & Video
telephone line. Dial-up is performed before a PC accesses the DVR.
Resolution: DCIF
The PC can monitor and control the DVR via client-end software
Bit rate type: variable
after dial-up is successful.
Max bit rate: 512Kbps
Two Modems are required to perform PPP passive dial-up, one used
Image quality: high
for connection with RS232 interface of the device through a DB9 to
RJ45 cable, another used for connection with the COM port of the Frame rate: 30(N)/25(P)
PC through a DB9 to RJ45 cable. The two modems are connected to The video frame rate is confirmed according to resolution. If you
the public telephone line network. choose CIF as the resolution, it is recommended to select frame rate
as 1 frame. When choosing resolution as QCIF, it is recommend to
5.2.1 DVR Terminal Setup select frame as 4 frame. Resolution CIF has a better definition,
while QCIF resolution has a shorter delay. User can adjust the Bit
DVR terminal setup includes “RS232” and “video signal parameter Rate, resolution and video frame rate according to the actual
setup.” application.
1. Setup the RS232 port of DVR The set effect is as follows:
The parameter value of Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity,
Flow Ctrl, must be consistent with the Modem defaulted parameter
value connected with PC.
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode. Move the cursor to “RS232” using 【←】 or
【→】key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel to enter
“RS232” menu interface.
The result is as follows after setup:
Mode: PPP
PPP mode: passive
Callback: by dialer
Remote IP: After successful PPP dial-up, it will assign the
designated IP address to PC, e.g. set as 192.1.0.1；
Local IP: After successful PPP dial-up, it will assign the designated
IP address to the video recorder, e.g. set as 192.1.0.2
Mask: 255.255.255.0 Figure 5-4
The following shows setup of a modem:
Move the cursor to “Confirm” after the setting is finished, and press
“Confirm” to save and exit the “Recording channel configuration”
menu interface.

3. After saving the parameter setup, reboot the DVR to make

the parameter effective.

4. Setup DVR terminal modem parameters

Figure 5-3
Move the cursor to “Confirm” after the setting is finished, and press
“Confirm” to save and exit the “RS232” menu interface.
2. Video signal parameter setup
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
Reset modem connected to DVR to the default setting, and then set
as “Transponder IC.”
Connect modem to PC through a DB9 to RJ45 cable, set the baud
rate of modem the same as the default baud rate of the modem at
server via serial port software (e.g. NetTerm), and then enter AT
command:
AT&F: restore defaulted parameter (normally, modem is hard flow
control).
AT&S0=1: set modem as response end.
ATE0 : do not respond to the input letters.
ATQ1: to carry on the command, do not respond to the input letters.
AT&W&W1: save the parameters.

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5. Cut off the modem that has been set from a PC, and Connect
modem with the RS-232 serial port of DVR through a DB9 to
RJ45 cable.

5.2.2 Client PC Terminal Setup

1. Set Client PC terminal modem
Reset the modem connected to Client PC terminal as the default
parameters.
Connect modem with client PC through a DB9 to RJ45 cable, set
the baud rate of the serial ports software (e.g. NetTerm) to be
consistent with the modem defaulted baud rate in client PC. Enter
into connection status, input AT command as follows:
AT&F ---- restore to defaulted parameter (Generally, modem is hard
flow control)
AT&W&W1 ---- save the parameter.

2. Open “Network and Dial-up Connections”

In control panel, then press “New Connection…” and select
“Dial-up to private network” according to the guide. Select the
corresponding MODEM, input the telephone number to be dialed in
the next step, and complete according to the guide. At this time, you
will find a new program named “Dial-up Connection” in “Network
and Dial-up Connections” folder.
Special attention should be paid to:
Open the properties of the new-established dial-up program, select
“Advanced”(custom settings) in “security” option, and press
“Settings”：
Figure 5-6
3. Establish the dial-up connection
Select the modem connected to client PC the same as dial-up
Internet service. Enter the telephone number connected to DVR-end
modem. The default username is user (operator’s username), and
password is “1111” (operator’s password). Dial after saving the
parameters.
4. During the dial-up connection, the message
“verification of user’s name and password” will appear. After
successful verification, the message “on process of register in client
PC will appear.” The process is the same as the common dial-up
connection.

5. After successful dial-up, “remote IP”

in the “Serial Port Setup” of DVR will be assigned to client PC
connected the device, e.g., “192.1.0.1;” assign “Local IP address” to
DVR, e.g., “192.1.0.2.”
User can Ping-link the assigned IP address through Ping command,
and can Ping-link the DVR. The following picture is the result of
client PC IP address and Ping-link between client PC IP address and
the DVR after successful dial-up:

Figure 5-5

In the popup dialogue box “Advanced Security Settings,” set as

follows:

Figure 5-7

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6. You can preview the image of 192.1.0.2 via Infinova client
software, after the successful dial-up.
5.3 Serial Port Directly Connected
Before using this function, please make sure that all DVRs have the
serial port direct connect function.
The serial port is used to connect the DVR’s RS232 port with PC
COM port through a DB9 to RJ45 cable. The PC can directly access
the DVR through the COM port and a DB9 to RJ45 cable connected
to it.
“New Connection…,” select “Connect directly to another
computer” according to the guide, press next, select “Guest” in
“Host or Guest”, press next, and select the device as
“Communications cable between two computers” to complete the
establishment of direct connection according to the guide.
2. Configure “Direct Connection”
Open “Network and Dial-up Connections” in the control panel,
open the “Direct Connection,” select “General,” press “Configure”
in “General.”

5.3.1 DVR Terminal setup

RS232 port setup
Press 【MENU】 key to enter “Menu Operation” interface under the
PREVIEW mode, move the cursor to “Serial Port Setting” using
【←】 or 【→】 key, and press 【ENT】 key on the front panel
to enter “Serial Port Setting” menu interface.
The setting is as follows:
Baud rate: 115.2Kbps
Data bit: 8 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
Parity: No parity
Flow control: Soft flow control
Mode: Console
PPP mode: Active
Callback: By dialer
Figure 5-9
Remote IP: after serial port successful connected, it will assign the
PC a designated IP address, e.g. set the IP as 193.1.0.1
3. Connection
Local IP: after serial port is successfully connected, it will assign
The setup of user’s name and password should be consistent with
the server an appointed IP address, e.g. set the IP as 193.1.0.2.
server-end. Save the parameter and begin dial-up.
Mask: 255.255.255.0
4. After successful dial-up, the network will assign “Remote IP
Please refer to the following:
address” to PC, e.g. set as 193.1.0.1；and assign “Local IP address”
to DVR, e.g. set as 193.1.0.2.
The user can Ping-link the assigned IP address through Ping
command, and can Ping-link DVR. The following picture is the
result of PC IP address and Ping-link between PC IP address and the
DVR after successful dial-up.

5. You can preview the image of 192.1.0.2 through Infinova client

software, after successful dial-up.

Figure 5-8

5.3.2 Client PC Terminal Setup

1. Establish a direct connection in PC
The details are as follows:
Open “Network and Dial-up Connection” in the control panel, select

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Appendix I Specifications

Video Encoding Standard H.264

Preview Resolution PAL: 704 x 576(4CIF); NTSC：704 x 480(4CIF)
PAL: 176 x 144(QCIF)，352 x 288(CIF)，704 x 288(2CIF)，
528 x 384(DCIF)， 704 x 576(4CIF)
Playback Resolution
NTSC: 176 x 120(QCIF)，352 x 240(CIF)， 704 x 240(2CIF)，
528 x 320(DCIF)，704 x 480(4CIF)
8, 16 channel (NTSC, PAL format system auto recognition )
Video Input
BNC (Electrical Level: 1.0Vp-p, resistance: 75Ω)
1 channel ( NTSC, PAL optional ), BNC (Electrical Level: 1.0Vp-p, Resistance: 75Ω)
1 auxiliary channel
Video Output
1 VGA
8, 16 looping output (for looping model)
Video Frame Rate PAL: 1/16—25 frame/ second NTSC: 1/16—30 frame/second
Stream Type Can select single video stream or composite stream
Video Output bit rate 32K～2M can be adjusted or self-defined. (unit: bps)
8, 16 channel, BNC (Linear Electrical Level, Resistance : 1kΩ )
Audio Input
(or 2 channels for looping model)
Audio Output 1 channel, BNC ; 1 auxiliary audio output
Audio Encoding Standard G.722
Audio Encoding Code Rate 16Kbps
Audio Dialogue Input 1 channel LINE IN, BNC (Linear Electrical Level, Resistance: 1kΩ)
1 RJ45 10M/100M Self-adaptable Ethernet Interface
Communication Interface 1 RS232 interface,
1 RS485 interface
Keyboard Interface 1 interface
8, V3013A support 8 SATA hard disks; V3013W support 4 SATA hard disks and 1 SATA DVD writer, max
Hard disk SATA interface
3000GB capacity for each hard disk
1, protocol: USB1.1. Support USB flash memory, USB portable hard disk, USB CD/DVD RW; mouse
USB Interface
control
VGA Interface 1, resolution: 800×600/60Hz, 800×600/75Hz, 1024×768/60Hz
Alarm Input 16 channel
Alarm Output 4 channel
Power Supply 100～240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption No more than 64W (not including hard disk)
Working Temperature -10℃--＋50℃
Working Humidity 10%--90%
Net dimension: 89mm(H) x 440mm(W) x 450mm(D)
3.50”(H) x 17.32”(W) x 17.71”(D)
Max dimension: 94mm(H) x 446mm(W) x 460mm(D)
Dimensions
3.70”(H) x 17.56”(W) x 18.11”(D)
(The dimensions include the high of washer, thickness of binder, and the length of the BNC connectors)
19-inch (2U) EIA rack mounting
Weight 18.72lbs. (8.5Kg) (Not including hard disk)

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Appendix II Typical Connection

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Appendix III Frequently Asked Questions

Failure Possible reasons

After plugging in power and pressing power switch, “POWER” light in (1) Power cable is defective
front Panel does not turn on and fan does not work. (2) Switch is defective
After plugging in power and pressing power switch, “POWER” light in (1) Front panel cable is defective
front panel turns green but fan does not work. (2) Front panel is defective
After plugging in power and pressing power switch, “POWER” light The ATX plug in main board is not securely plugged in.
turns green, the indicator lights in the panel turn on at the same time,
but fan does not work.
(1) Upgrade with the wrong firmware
DVR continuously reboots after start up, and makes a sound like every
(2) Extended board has problem
10 seconds.
(3) Main board has problem
(1) The cable connected to the monitor is defective
There are no images in the monitor connected in VOUT after startup of
(2) Interface board in DVR has problem
the DVR.
(3) Main board in DVR has problem
(1) Hard disk cable has problem
Cannot find the hard disk after startup (2) The power cable of hard disk is not connected
(3) Hard disk has problem
RS-232 serial port has no output in character terminal after startup, or (1) RS-232 serial port cable is defective
there is no response when pressing the keys in the keyboard, even (2) Serial port in PC is defective
though the RS-232 serial port output is normal. (3) RS-232 serial port in main board is defective
(1) RS-485 interface cable is not well connected
The PTZ connected with RS-485 interface in DVR cannot be
(2) The PTZ protocol type is not well matched
controlled.
(3) RS-485 interface in main board has problem
(1) One or more than one options like IP address, port
no. user’s name and password in the “Local setup” in
There is no video/audio network transmission in client PC the client PC interface are not correct
(2) Network cable is defective
(3) Network interface in main board has problem.

Note:
(1) Place the DVR in a well ventilated place.
(2) The DVR must operate in the allowed range of temperature and humidity detailed in specification.
(3) When exposed to water, dust on circuit board can cause short circuit. The circuit board, plug and socket, housing fan and housing must
have dust removed by brushing regularly to maintain long range normal operation of the DVR.
(4) The software of DVR is stored in FLASH memory. Under two following conditions: a) software-updating to replace the original
software inside the DVR with new software, and b) the code in FLASH is damaged to some degree, and the same version software is
re-written into FLASH, software upgrading is required. Please contact Infinova customer service for details.

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Appendix IV V3013 Product Storage Calculator

Storage Calculator Infinova

(8 hard drives, each capacity is 400G)

Bit Rate 1 channel 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 10 channel 12 channel 16 channel
32K 9709 days 4854 days 2427 days 1618 days 1213 days 970 days 809 days 606 days
48K 6472 days 3236 days 1618 days 1078 days 809 days 647 days 539 days 404 days
64K 4854 days 2427 days 1213 days 809 days 606 days 485 days 404 days 303 days
80K 3883 days 1941 days 970 days 647 days 485 days 388 days 323 days 242 days
96K 3236 days 1618 days 809 days 539 days 404 days 323 days 269 days 202 days
128K 2427 days 1213 days 606 days 404 days 303 days 242 days 202 days 151 days
160K 1941 days 970 days 485 days 323 days 242 days 194 days 161 days 121 days
192K 1618 days 809 days 404 days 269 days 202 days 161 days 134 days 101 days
224K 1387 days 693 days 346 days 231 days 173 days 138 days 115 days 86 days
256K 1212 days 606 days 303 days 202 days 151 days 121 days 101 days 75 days
320K 969 days 484 days 242 days 161 days 121 days 96 days 80 days 60 days
384K 808 days 404 days 202 days 134 days 101 days 80 days 67 days 50 days
448K 693 days 346 days 173 days 115 days 86 days 69 days 57 days 43 days
512K 606 days 303 days 151 days 101 days 75 days 60 days 50 days 37 days
640K 485 days 242 days 121 days 80 days 60 days 48 days 40 days 30 days
768K 404 days 202 days 101 days 67 days 50 days 40 days 33 days 25 days
896K 346 days 173 days 86 days 57 days 43 days 34 days 28 days 21 days
1M 303 days 151 days 75 days 50 days 37 days 30 days 25 days 18 days
1.25M 242 days 121 days 60 days 40 days 30 days 24 days 20 days 15 days
1.5M 202 days 101 days 50 days 44 days 25 days 20 days 16 days 12 days
1.75M 173 days 86 days 43 days 28 days 21 days 17 days 14 days 10 days
2M 151 days 75 days 37 days 25 days 18 days 15 days 12 days 9 days

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Appendix V USB Mouse Control Left click mouse：To Select the file to copy or cancel copy.
Double Left click mouse：To Play recording file
Right click mouse：To Return to preview interface.
1 Preview
Description in play interface:
Left click mouse ：To select multiple screen preview Double Left click mouse：To Pause or resume.
Right click mouse：To flip screen display manually Right click mouse：To Quit and return to playback interface.
Double left click mouse：To Enter Main Menu Move the middle key of mouse upward：To Change play rate
Note：As for how to type the password in the Dialogue box of“Log backward.
In”,please refer to Section 3.3 Username and password. Move the middle key of mouse downward：To Change play rate
Regarding the operation instruction of menu interface, please refer forward
to 5 Menu Interface
Double right click mouse：To display the selected channel in full 5 Menu interface
screen under multiple screen display mode;; double click to resume
multiple display preview. Left click mouse： To Enter the lower lever menu.
Middle click mouse：To enter PTZ To Perform each button in the menu.
To Enter character editing mode. ( As for the
Note：As for how to type the password in the Dialogue box of editing method please refer to “the Middle
“Log In”,please refer to Section 3.3 Username and password. click mouse” of 5 Menu Interface)
In regard tohow to do PTZ operation, please refer to Section 3.4
PTZ control IRIS+ IRIS-
Move the middle key of mouse upward:：To enter play back
FOCUS+ FOCUS-
interface.
OPTIC ZOOM+ OPTIC ZOOM-
Note： For how to input the password in Dialogue box“Log
UP
In”,please refer to Section 3.3 Username and password.
Please refer to Section 3.6 Playback to see how to playback LEFT RIGHT
Move the middle key of mouse downward: To enter manual
AUTOMATIC
recording interface DOWN

Note：Regarding how to type the password in the Dialogue box of

PTZ Description
“Log In”,please refer to Section 3.3 Username and password.
As for how to take record manually, please refer to “Left Click To Save the entered characters and quit.
Mouse” on 5 Menu Interface To Change the status of check box
To Select the options in the list in sequence.
Right click mouse： To cancel the selections done in character
2 Log in
entering, list or check box
Left click mouse： To enter password Middle click mouse： Middle click mouse under character
To Save the entered password and quit editing mode and then pop out the character
To Select “Confirm” or “Cancel” dialogue box (shown in the picture below, in
Right click mouse： To Return to preview interface which left click “EDIT’ to delete the
To Cancel the entered characters characters in front of the cursor and left
Middle click mouse: To Enter password.Please refer to 5 Menu click “A” to shift among different types of
Interface to see the operation instruction of “Middle Click Mouse” entry.
Move the middle key of mouse upward：To Move upward to select
3 PTZ the options in the list..
Move the middle key of mouse downward：To Move downward to
Left click mouse： To conduct PTZ operation.
select the options in the list.
Right click mouse： Quit.
Move the middle key of mouse upward：To Shift to the previous
6 Motion Detection Area Setup Interface
channel.
Move the middle key of mouse downward：To Shift to the next Left click mouse：To set or clear a single block.
channel. Hold the left key of mouse to drag：To mark out an area
Right click mouse：To cancel the setup and return to the superior
4 Playback menu.
Middle click mouse：To save the setup and return to the superior
Playback operation should be consistent with that of Section 5
menu.
Menu Interface

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Move the middle key of mouse upward：To eliminate the area that
has been set the area setup.
Move the middle key of mouse downward：To set the detection area
as full screen.
7 Privacy Mask Area Setup Interface
Hold the left key of mouse to drag; To mark out an area.
Left click mouse：To cancel the setup and return to the superior
menu.
Middle click mouse: To save the setup and back to the superior
menu.
Move the middle key of mouse upward：To clear the area set.

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