USER MANUAL BR401 BR801 BR1601
Contents ENGLISH Contents About this Manual..................................................................................................................... 6 FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................................................... 6 Copyright................................................................................................................................... 6 Safety Information.........................................................
Contents ENGLISH Chapter 3: Getting Started................................................................................. 27 3.1 Starting Up......................................................................................................................... 27 3.2 Shutting Down................................................................................................................... 27 3.3 The Main Screen........................................................................................
Contents ENGLISH 4.6 Setting the Device.............................................................................................................. 58 4.6.1 Storage Device Setup.............................................................................................. 58 Setting HDD............................................................................................................ 58 Formatting HDD.................................................................................................
Contents ENGLISH Setting Up DDNS.................................................................................................... 90 5.5.4 Setting the Alarm.................................................................................................... 91 Setting Motion Detection....................................................................................... 91 Setting the Alarm Notification (16-Channel only).................................................. 92 5.5.5 Setting the Device.......
Preface ENGLISH About this Manual The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We made every effort to ensure that this user’s manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors and omissions that may have occurred. FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface Caution Warning This is the symbol for indicating any potential hazard, risk or condition requiring special attention. The user needs to refer to the important operating and maintenance or servicing instructions. ENGLISH Safety Information The lighting flash with an arrow head symbol, in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user. There is dangerous “voltage” presence near by the product’s enclosure which may be risk of person.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH Chapter 1: Product Overview 1.1 Features This device supports the following features: • H.
Chapter 1: Product Overview REC ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR SEARCH 2X2 1 3X3 4 4X4 7 AUTO 2 3 5 6 8 9 DISPLAY MODE 0 ENTER MENU/ESC PIP MUTE PLAY PAUSE /FRAME FWD STOP SLOW REW Z+ ZOOM _ Z F+ FOCUS _ F I+ PTZ IRIS _ I LOCK Remote Control Mouse Batteries* CD-ROM Quic k Gu Power Adapter BNC to RCA Cable Audio Cable ide Quick Guide Internal HDD Screw Kit * Not available in all countries.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH 1.3 Parts and Functions 1.3.1 Front Panel 4-Channel DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 No. 18 Item Description 1 Channel 1 Press to display Channel 1 in full screen. 2 Channel 2 Press to display Channel 2 in full screen. 3 Channel 3 Press to display Channel 3 in full screen. 4 Channel 4 Press to display Channel 4 in full screen. 5 Quad Press to switch to 4-window display.
8-Channel DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 No. ENGLISH Chapter 1: Product Overview 18 Item Icon Description 1 Search Press to enter search mode. 2 Mute Press to activate the mute function. 3 Channel Down Press to move down one channel. 4 Channel Up Press to move up one channel. 5 All Channels Press to display all channels in multi-window. 6 Play Press to enter Playback mode or play recorded videos.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 No. Item Icon 1 Channel Buttons 0-9 2 All Channels Press to display all channels in multi-window. 3 Mute Press to activate the mute function. 4 Play Press to enter Playback mode or play recorded videos. 5 Pause Press to pause the video playback or enter the frame-playback mode. 6 Stop Press to stop the video playback or stop manual recording.
1.3.2 Rear Panel 4-Channel DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENGLISH Chapter 1: Product Overview AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR 1 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 2 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 3 MAIN 4 1 5 2 1 6 7 8 AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16) 9 10 11 LAN RS-485 KB + - D+ D- G 1 2 12 13 ALARM OUT IN NO COM G 16 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 10 11 VGA HDMI CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 SPOT VIDEO OUT No. Connector 3 4 AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO OUT 12V 3 4 5 6 Description 1 Video input Connects to a maximum of 16 video input devices via BNC.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH 1.5 Remote Control 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 0 ALL 2 MENU 5 6 7 7 SEL 8 10 9 AUDIO/ SEARCH MUTE 11 14 12 13 16 15 No. Icon Description 1 1~8 Numeric keys Press to display channel 1 ~ 8. 2 9, 0 Numeric keys Press “0” key to lock or unlock the current screen. 3 ALL Press to display all channels. 4 MENU 5 SEL Press to enter or exit the Main Menu. Press to enter the selected menu item and edit the setting.
Chapter 1: Product Overview ENGLISH 16-Channel DVR 1 3 5 6 7 8 REC 2 4 SEARCH 2X2 1 2 3 3X3 4 5 6 4X4 7 8 9 DISPLAY MODE 0 AUTO 9 10 11 13 14 15 18 12 ENTER 16 MENU/ESC 19 22 23 PIP MUTE PLAY 17 20 PAUSE /FRAME FWD STOP REW Z+ ZOOM FOCUS _ Z 21 SLOW F+ _ F PTZ I+ 24 IRIS _ I 25 LOCK 27 26 No. Icon 1 Description No. Icon Description Press to start manual recording. 14 PLAY Press to play recorded video. Press to enter search mode.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Depending on the package you have purchased, the hard disk drive may be included in the full package. If it is not pre-installed, follow the installation instructions on this user manual. DO NOT install or remove the hard disk drive while the device power is turned on. 2.1.1 Installing HDD on 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR The 4-channel / 8-channel DVR supports one 3.5” SATA hard disk drive.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.1.2 Installing HDD on 16-Channel DVR The 16-channel DVR supports up to two 3.5” SATA hard disk drives. To install the HDD, follow the steps below. 1 Loosen the screws on the left, right, and rear sides as 5 Attach the bracket back to the compartment using 2 Push back then lift up the cover to remove it. 6 Connect the data cables to the hard disk drive (HDD). shown. four (4) screws. 3 Detach the screws to remove the HDD bracket.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.2 Connecting the Power Use only the supplied power adapter that came with the DVR. 1 Connect one end of the power 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR adapter to the power connector on the back of the DVR. AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.3.2 VGA Connection Connect the video output of the DVR to the monitor via VGA connector as shown. 4-Channel DVR / 8-Channel DVR AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.4 Connecting the Cameras Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC or RS-485 connection. 2.4.1 BNC Connection Connect the camera cable(s) to the video input of the DVR via BNC connector as shown. Note: The illustration below is of an 8-channel DVR. For 4-channel DVRs, only four video input connection via BNC are available.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.4.2 RS-485 Connection 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR If you are using a PTZ speed dome, connect the camera cable to the video input of the DVR via RS-485 connector as shown. AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.6 Connecting the Sensors Note: Available in 16-channel DVRs only. You can connect sensors up to 16 channels. The connectors are labelled according to channels.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.7.2 BNC Connection Note: Available in 16-channel DVRs only. Connect the microphone(s) for channels 1 to 4 using direct BNC connection as shown.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.8 Connecting to Network For remote monitoring, connect the DVR to the internet via wired network connection. 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Chapter 2: Installation ENGLISH 2.10 Connecting to Speakers You can connect speakers to the DVR via BNC or RCA connection. Available connections vary depending on model. 2.10.1 RCA Connection Note: Available in 8-channel and 4-channel DVRs only. Connect the speaker using RCA cable connection as shown. 4-Channel / 8-Channel DVR AUDIO INPUT CAUTION LAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Starting Up Connect the power adapter to the DVR. See “2.2 Connecting the Power” on page 19 for further details. 3.2 Shutting Down To properly turn off the DVR power, do the following: 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the pop-up menu on the bottom of the screen. 2 Select Main Menu > Advanced, and then click Shut Down.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.3 The Main Screen 3.3.1 Screen Icons There are four types of recording indicator on the main screen of each channel. Channel title Current date & time Recording indicator 4-window display 8-window display Icon Description M Motion detector is activated. H R VIDEO LOSS Hard disk drive memory is full. Cannot detect hard disk drive. Video recording is in progress. Video loss.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard automatically appears on the screen if data entry is required. Typed characters are displayed here. Click to delete a character. Click to enter the text. Click to toggle the keyboard to upper case. 3.3.3 Locking the Screen For system security, lock the screen to protect unauthorized OSD operation. 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > PASSWORD.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 5 Click OK. 6 To lock the screen, right-click to display the Pop-up menu and select Lock. 7 Once the lock function is activated, you need to enter the user name and password before entering the OSD menu. A virtual keyboard automatically appears on the screen. Enter User Name Enter Password 3.3.4 Pop-up Menu With the Pop-up menu, you can access to the main menu and other common features.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.3.5 On Screen Display (OSD) menu You can access the OSD menu by one of the following ways: • Right-click on the mouse and select Main Menu. • Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select Main Menu • Press the Menu key on the front panel, then select Main Menu.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.4 Screen Modes 3.4.1 Live View By default, all channels are displayed on the screen in grid form. To view the live image of any channel on full screen, simply double-click the left mouse button. Double-click the left mouse button again to return to the window-display of all cameras.
3.4.2 Split Mode You can customize the 16 channels to be displayed separately on a 4-window or 9-window display or show all 16 channels on the screen. There are 3 split mode options: ENGLISH Chapter 3: Getting Started 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the pop-up menu. 2 Select one of the following options: • View 4: Click this icon to view 4 channels at a time. Click again to view the next 4 channels and so on. • View 9: Click this icon to view 9 channels at a time.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.4.4 Rotate View With this function, the system will automatically rotate the display through all the channels and split window display. To enable rotate view: 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Start Rotate. The rotating display starts. By default, each display switches at 5 seconds interval. You can change the switch rotate time interval in Display menu (see “4.1 Setting the Display” on page 38).
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.5 Using PTZ Controls If you are using a PTZ speed dome camera, you can configure the PTZ control settings. 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select PTZ. Note: This option is not available if the PTZ camera is in Cruise mode. See “4.6.2 PTZ Setup” on page 59. 3 The PTZ control panel appears on the screen. Note: To change the PTZ settings, see “4.6.2 PTZ Setup” on page 59. 11 10 9 1 8 7 2 3 No.
Chapter 3: Getting Started ENGLISH 3.5.1 Cruise Mode Use the Start Cruise function to allow the PTZ camera to start cruising. 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Start Cruise. To disable cruise: 1 Right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Stop Cruise. 3.6 Zoom With this function, you can check the details of the live display on the zoomed section. 1 Double-click the mouse button on a channel to view it on full screen.
3.7 Manual Recording With this function, you can manually record the video. The system will continuously record the video until you manually stop the recording. To enable manual recording: ENGLISH Chapter 3: Getting Started 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Start Record. The video recording starts. To stop the manual recording: 1 Right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Stop Record. The video recording stops.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 4.1 Setting the Display With the DISPLAY menu, you can adjust the display settings such as channel type, window position, color, enable live time, set the privacy zone, and other settings. The DISPLAY menu is divided into three sections: • Live: To configure how you want the channel to appear on the live view screen. • Output: To configure the video and audio output settings. • Privacy Zone: To mask areas on your camera as private zones. 4.1.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.1.2 Output Settings (4-Channel/8-Channel) 1 In the preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > DISPLAY, then select the Output tab. 3 Modify the necessary settings: Menu item Description Rotate Time Set the interval time (in seconds) when changing screen display in Rotate mode. See “3.4.4 Rotate View” on page 34. VGA Resolution Select the output resolution. Init.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Menu item Description Video Output Select one of the following: • LIVE-OUT: To set the video output setting of the main monitor used for live view display. • SPOT-OUT: To set the video output setting of the monitor connected to the SPOT-out connector of the DVR. View Setup Select Enable to enable view setup. Note: When View Setup is enabled, Split Windows function is not available (see “3.4.2 Split Mode” on page 33).
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.1.4 Privacy Zone Settings You can mask up to 4 areas to hide it from being viewed on the screen. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > DISPLAY, then select the Privacy Zone tab. 3 In Channel, select the channel that you want to set the privacy. 4 In Privacy Zone, select ON. 5 In Area Setup, check the number of areas to mask. You can check Area 1 to Area 4 to create 4 masked areas. 6 Click Setup.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 8 Click the right mouse button to close the Select Mask screen. Masked area 9 After all settings are complete, click Apply. 10 When data saving is complete, click OK. « TIP » To copy the privacy zone setting to other channels, select the channel(s) in Copy To, then click Copy. 4.2 Record Setup With RECORD menu, you can customize the recording settings, set the recording schedule and framerate. 4.2.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.2.2 Schedule Recording 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > RECORD, then select the Schedule tab. 3 On Channel, select the channel you want to set the schedule. 4 On Week, select the days of the week to implement the schedule. 5 The number labels on top of the grid indicates the time of the day. Click a box to mark the schedule.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 7 After all settings are complete, click Apply. « TIP » • To copy the current settings to other days, select the day, then click Copy. • To copy the current settings to other channels, select the channel, then click Copy. 8 When data saving is complete, click OK. 4.2.3 Record Setup 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > RECORD, then select the Record Setup tab. The Framerate settings are displayed on a table.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.3 Searching Videos 4.3.1 Searching and Playing Videos 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > SEARCH. 3 On CH, select the channel where you want to search the recorded video, or select All to search all channels. 4 Click the Search Date box and specify the date where you want to search the recorded video. 5 Click Search. The time slot of the recorded videos are marked on the Record State table.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 7 Select the channel(s) to play simultaneously. « TIP » • To select all channels, click All. • To deselect all channels, click Clear. 8 Click Play to start playback. The playback screen varies depending on the number of channels you selected for simultaneous playback. Examples below: Simultaneous Playback of 8 Channels Simultaneous Playback of 4 Channels 9 To play in full screen, click a channel.
Replaying Videos by Recording Date and Time If you are sure of the recording date and time, you can directly specify the recording date and time to replay the video without searching. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR > SEARCH. 3 On Search Date, specify the recording date. 4 On Replay Time, specify the starting time of the recording to replay. 5 Click Play. 6 Select the channel(s) to play simultaneously.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4 On Search Time, specify the starting time and the ending time to search for the event. 5 On CH, select the channel to search, or select All to search all channels. 6 On TYPE, select the type of recording to search. Options are: All, Normal or Alarm. 7 Click Search. The recordings are listed on the table. 4.3.3 Backing up Videos 1 Plug a USB device into the USB port of the DVR. 2 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 10 Click Backup. The Backup Status screen appears. 11 When backup is complete, click OK to close the Backup Status screen. Note: Do not remove the USB device while file transferring is in progress. 4.3.4 Viewing and Exporting Log 1 Plug a USB device into the USB port of the DVR. 2 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 3 Select Main Menu > SEARCH, click the Log tab. 4 To view the log files, click Log.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.4 Setting the Network To enable remote monitoring, recording, playing, or configuring the setting, you need to configure the network settings first. There are five types of network setup: DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP, and DDNS. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to determine the type of network connection you are using and the required parameters to complete the setup. 4.4.
ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 8 After all settings are complete, click Apply. 9 When data saving is complete, click OK. Note: The system supports two DNS server input options: DNS Server1 for main server and DNS Server2 for sub server. Please contact your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) to obtain the correct DNS Server parameter. Static IP This option allows you to configure the network interface using a fixed IP address. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.4.2 Remote Stream Setup The Remote Stream page allows you to enable or disable video output of a particular channel if the channel is being viewed via remote access. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > NETWORK, select the Remote Stream tab. The remote stream framerate settings are displayed on a table. 3 Select the channel and adjust the corresponding settings such as Video, FPS, and Quality.
5 After all settings are complete, click Apply. 6 When data saving is complete, click OK. Note: To apply for a free DDNS account, refer to the information on the “SUPPORT” page from our website (www.kguardsecurity.com). ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 4.4.4 Email Settings The DVR supports sending of email notifications when events occur, such as when motion is detected or the HDD fails, etc. Note: Be sure that the DVR network connection is properly configured before proceeding with the email setup.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices To remotely access the DVR via mobile devices, be sure that the DVR network connection is properly configured before proceeding with the mobile devices setup. To configure the mobile devices, do the following: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > NETWORK, select the Mobile tab. 3 Set the User Name and Password which you have set for the DVR. 4 Enter the Mobile Port.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.5 Setting Alarms On the alarm menu, you can configure the motion detection and the alarm notification settings. 4.5.1 Motion Detection Alarm Settings For added security, enable the motion detection feature. When motion is detected on a selected area, the DVR issues an alarm notification. To set the motion detection alarm, do the following: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > ALARM.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Set Motion Detection Area 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > ALARM. 3 Click Setup. 4 A grid screen with a green cursor appears. By default, the whole screen is marked for motion detection (red block). If you want to disable motion detection on an area, click the grid cursor and then drag the mouse to highlight the scope to unmark the area (transparent block) for motion detection.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.5.2 Other Alarm Settings (16-Channel only) For 16-channel DVRs with a connected alarm device, do the following to set up the alarm settings: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > ALARM, select the Alarm tab. 3 Modify the necessary settings: Menu item Description Alarm In Select the channel that will trigger the alarm. Alarm Type Select the alarm type: NO (Normal-Open), NC (Normal-Close), or OFF.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.6 Setting the Device 4.6.1 Storage Device Setup To ensure the hard disk drive is properly set, it is important to configure the hard disk drive settings before its initial usage. For other external hard drive and USB device, it is recommended to format those devices before their initial usage. Setting HDD To set up the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > DEVICE.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Formatting USB drive To format the USB disk drive, do the following: 1 Plug a USB device into the USB port of the DVR. 2 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 3 Select Main Menu > DEVICE. 4 Click Format USB. 5 An “All data will be deleted after formatted” warning message appears on the screen. Click OK to proceed. 6 When the formatting process is complete, click OK. Note: Do not remove the USB device while drive formatting is in progress.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.7 System Settings On the SYSTEM menu, you can configure the date and time, user and password, video output, on screen display language, and view the system information. 4.7.1 General Settings 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM. 3 Modify the necessary settings. Menu item Description Date Set the system date. System Time Set the system time. Date Format Select the date format.
ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 4 On Enable, select Enable to allow the system to synchronize with an NTP server. 5 On Server Address, select the NTP server. 6 Select the Time Zone in your location. 7 Click Apply to save the settings. Setting Daylight Saving Time 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM. 3 In DST, click DST Setup. 4 In Daylight Saving Time, select Enable. 5 In Time Offset, select the amount of time to offset for DST.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 7 After all settings are complete, click Apply. 8 When data saving is complete, click OK. 4.7.2 User and Password Settings The Users page allows you to change the password and authorize users and set the access rights in using the DVR. There is one administrator account and 6 user accounts. By default, the administrator account’s user name is “admin” and the password is empty. Only the administrator account is enabled by default.
ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 5 If you want to modify the user name, enter desired name in User Name. 6 Select Enable in Password Enable. 7 Click the Password box to enter the password (see “3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard” on page 29 for details on using the virtual keyboard). Note: The password must be 6 numbers in length. 8 In Confirm, enter the password again. 9 After all settings are complete, click Apply. 10 When data saving is complete, click OK.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Authorizing Other Users Only the administrator can grant access rights to users. To set the access rights, you must login using an administrator account, and then do the following: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM, select the Users tab. 3 Click the check box of a user account. A √ icon appears. 4 Click Authorization.
Menu Item Description Device Name Enter desired name for the DVR. The name can be composed of alphanumeric characters. See “3.3.2 Virtual Keyboard” on page 29 for details on using the virtual keyboard. Device ID Enter desired ID for the DVR. The device ID, used to identify the DVR, can only be composed of numbers and cannot be the same with other IDs when multiple DVRs are connected in the same network. Device Type Displays the model type of the DVR.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 4.8 Advanced Settings The Maintain page allows you to set automatic system maintenance, load factory defaults, update the firmware settings, or reboot and power off the DVR manually. 4.8.1 Maintenance Settings Manual Reboot and Power Off To reboot or power off the DVR instantly, do the following: 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > ADVANCED. 3 Do one of the following: • Click Shut Down to turn off the DVR.
Set Auto Maintenance Use this feature to automatically reboot the DVR on a specified schedule. When the DVR reboots, all settings and data are refreshed from the memory, which optimizes the DVR performance. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. ENGLISH Chapter 4: Using the DVR 2 Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > MAINTAIN. 3 Set Auto Maintain to Enable. 4 In Auto Reboot, select the frequency to reboot the DVR. Options are: • Everyday: Reboots the DVR on a daily basis.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH Load Default Settings Use this feature to restore the factory default settings of the DVR. 1 In preview mode, right-click on the mouse to display the Pop-up menu. 2 Select Main Menu > ADVANCED. 3 Click Load Default. 4 Check the check box of the settings that you want to restore. « TIP » • To restore all settings, click Select All. • To deselect all checked boxes, click Clear. • To cancel, click Cancel. 5 After all settings are complete, click Apply.
Chapter 4: Using the DVR ENGLISH 3 Modify the necessary settings. Menu Item Description Event Type Select the event type. Options are: • Disk No Space: When HDD is full. • Disk Error: If HDD is not detected properly. • Video Loss: If camera is not detected properly. Enable Select Enable to issue a notification when the event type occurs. Alarm Out If an alarm device is connected, check the box to make the device sound the alarm when the event occurs.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client Use KGUARD Web Client to remotely access the DVR at anytime. To access KGUARD Web Client you must ensure the following requirements are met: • The Network settings of the DVR is properly configured. See “4.4 Setting the Network” on page 50. • Your computer has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Safari, installed. 5.1 Login KGUARD Web Client allows up to 3 simultaneous access.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.2 The Interface After you login to KGUARD Web Client, the Live screen appears. Note: The number of channels displayed may vary depending on the DVR model. The illustration below is from a 16-channel DVR. 1 2 5 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Main Menu Click a menu item to access. Options are: • Live: Allows you to view the Live screen, control PTZ view, and manage recording and playback options. See “5.3 Live Viewing” on page 72.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.3 Live Viewing From the Live screen, use the Display Controls to open or close the channels, adjust the volume, and switch between screen modes. 1 2 3 4 5 No. Item 6 7 8 9 Description Open All Channels Click to open all channels for viewing. A blue icon indicates all channels are open. Close All Channels Click to close all channels for viewing. A blue icon indicates all channels are close. 3 Previous Click to view the previous channels.
8-Channel 9-Channel Grid To view 8 channels on the grid, click . 10-Channel Grid (2 Big Screens) To view 10 channels with 2 channels bigger than the others, click . 14-Channel Grid To view 14 channels, click To view 9 channels on the grid, click . 13-Channel Grid To view 13 channels on the grid, click . 10-Channel Grid ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client To view 10 channels on the grid, click . 13-Channel Grid (Center) To view 13 channels with one channel on the center, click .
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.3.2 Viewing and Recording From the Live screen, you can choose to view or hide a channel display, start manual recording, and capture screen shots of a channel. Use the Channel Controls to manage individual channels and the Display Controls to manage all the channels at the same time. Click the volume bar to adjust the volume. Viewing or Hiding Channels Click the view status: icon next to a channel to show or hide the channel display.
5.3.3 Using PTZ Controls If you are using a PTZ speed dome camera, use the PTZ Controls to adjust the viewing scope other PTZ settings. ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 No. Item 10 11 12 Description Pointer pan Click the direction arrows to select the direction of the PTZ camera. Click the middle icon to switch to auto pan. 2 Speed Drag the slider to adjust speed. 3 Zoom Click the icons to adjust the zoom setting. 4 Focus Click the icons to adjust the focus setting.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.4 Searching and Playing Recorded Videos You can remotely search, play, and download recorded videos. 5.4.1 Searching and Playing Videos 1 On the Main Menu, click Playback. The Playback screen appears. 1. Select date 2. Select video type 3. Select channel 2 Select a date from the calendar. 3 You can filter the search by recorded video type. Select the Type. 4 Check Synchronous playback to playback multiple channels at the same time.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client • Click the stop all controls icon then select an option. Options are: Stop all playback, Stop all download, Stop all windows. • Click to capture a screenshot of the playback screen of the highlighted channel. ENGLISH • Click the screen mode icons to change to a 1-channel, 4-channel, or full screen display. 5.4.2 Downloading Recorded Videos 1 Search and play the video you want to download, see “5.4 Searching and Playing Recorded Videos” on page 76.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.5 Remote Settings Use the Remote Setting menu to remotely configure the DVR. However, some functions are only accessible if you login with an administrator account. On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting to access the Remote Setting page. Settings screen Left panel menu The Remote Setting menu is divided into seven submenu options: • Display: Allows you to customize how channels are displayed on the monitor screen. See “5.5.1 Setting the Display” below.
ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client Item Description Channel Select the channel that you want to configure. Name Enter the desired channel name to be displayed on the screen. Position Set the channel name location on the screen. Options are: • U-L: Upper left • D-L: Down left • U-R: Upper right • D-R : Down right • Close: Select this option to hide the channel name. Covert Display or hide live view display of channel. Select Disable to view the channel.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.5.2 Privacy Zone Settings You can mask up to 4 areas to hide it from being viewed on the screen. 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Display > Privacy Zone. 3 Select the channel. 4 Check the Privacy Zone box to enable the function. 5 Click and drag the mouse to box an area on the screen to mask. 6 To mask more areas, repeat step 5. You can mask up to 4 areas. Note: • The above illustration is an example of two marked areas.
5.5.2 Setting the Recording Use the Record menu to remotely set the recording schedule and customize the recording settings, such as frame rate, quality, and resolution. Setting the Recording Parameters ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client Use the recording parameters screen to recording file size, duration, etc. 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Record. 3 Modify the necessary settings. Item Description Channel Select the channel that you want to configure.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting the Recording Schedule To automatically record a channel at a specified time, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Record > Schedule. The Schedule screen appears. 3 On Channel, select the channel. 4 On Week, select the day of the week. Time (24-hour format) Slot for Normal recording Slot for Motion recording Slot for Alarm recording (on 16-channel DVR only) 5 Click a space on the grid to mark the schedule.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Record Setup Settings To configure the record setup settings, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Record > Record Setup. The Record Setup screen appears. 3 Modify the necessary settings. Item Description Channel Select the channel that you want to configure. Resolution Set the recording resolution. FPS Select the frame rate value between 1 to 30. Quality Select the recording quality.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.5.3 Setting the Network Configuration You can use the Network menu to setup how the DVR connects to the network. It provides 3 network connection options: Static IP, DHCP, and PPPoE. From this menu, you can also setup DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) and Email. Note: Consult your network administrator or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to determine the type of connection you are using and the required parameters to complete the setup.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting Up with DHCP If your network uses a DHCP server, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Network > Network. The Network screen appears. 3 On Type, select DHCP. 4 Specify the Client Port, HTTP Port, and DNS 2 (if necessary). Note: • Obtain these information from your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting Up with PPPoE If your network uses the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Network > Network. The Network screen appears. 3 On Type, select PPPoE. 4 Specify the Client Port and HTTP Port. Note: • Obtain these information from your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting the Remote Stream To configure the remote stream settings, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Network > Remote Stream. The Remote Stream screen appears. 3 Modify the necessary settings. Item Description Channel Select the channel that you want to configure. Video Enable/Disable video display on the remote stream. FPS Select the frame rate value between 1 to 30. Quality Select the stream quality.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting the Email Use the Email menu to configure the sending and receiving email servers to use to send and receive email alarm notifications. 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Network > Email. 3 Modify the necessary settings. Menu item Description Email Enable/Disable email configuration. SSL SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol is used to secure your email account. Enable SSL if the email server needs the SSL verification.
Mobile Devices Setup The DVR provides remote access using your mobile phone or a tablet PC. See the “DVR SHA / NS series Support Manual” in the enclosed CD for the list of supported mobile devices. Before using this feature, make sure the DVR is connected to the Internet. ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client To configure mobile device setup, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Network > Mobile. The Mobile screen appears.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Setting Up DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a service that registers a domain name and the floating IP address with a DDNS server so that the domain name can be routed to the IP address even if the IP is changed in a dynamic IP system. To use this feature, you must have a DDNS account. Obtain the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or create a free DDNS account with KGUARD.org server, visit the website http://www.kguard.org.
5.5.4 Setting the Alarm Use the Alarm menu to select when to trigger the alarm and choose the alarm notification, such as buzzer sound, email, or full screen notification. Setting Motion Detection ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Alarm > Motion. The Motion screen appears. 3 On Channel, select the channel where you want to setup motion detection. 4 Check the Enable box to enable motion detection.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 7 Modify the necessary settings: Menu item Description Sensitivity Select the motion detection sensitivity rate. Options are : 1~8, wherein “8” is the most sensitive and “1” is the least sensitive. Buzzer Set the buzzer duration when motion is detected (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S). To disable buzzer, select Off. Full Screen Check the box to enable this function.
Show Message Check the box to display a message on screen when the alarm is triggered. Send Email Check to enable email alarm notification. If the function is enabled, the system will send the alarm images to the specified email address. See “4.4.4 Email Settings” on page 53. Full Screen Check the box to enable this function. If this function is enabled and the alarm is triggered, the corresponding channel will be displayed in full screen.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.5.5 Setting the Device Use the Device menu to view the hard disk information and setup PTZ. HDD Setup You can remotely view the hard disk information and select an overwrite option. To do this, perform the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Device > HDD. The HDD screen appears. The information about the installed hard disk(s) on the DVR are shown.
ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client 4 Set the Protocol, Baudrate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity. Note: Check the PTZ camera specifications for the correct settings. 5 Enable or disable Cruise. 6 Set the Address. 7 After all settings are complete, click Save. « TIP » • To apply the same recording settings to other channels, click Copy. See “Copying Settings To Other Channels” on page 79. • To cancel any modifications and retain the existing settings, click Refresh. 5.5.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 3 Modify the necessary settings: Menu item Description System Time Set the system date and time. Date Format Select the date format. Time Format Select the time format. Language Select the desired on-screen language. Video Format Select the video format in your location. Options are: NTSC or PAL. Menu Time Out Select the menu time out. 4 After all settings are complete, click Save.
« TIP » To cancel any modifications and retain the existing settings, click Refresh. User Account Setup To authorize user accounts, you must login with an administrator account and then do the following: ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click System > User. The Users screen appears. 3 Select the user account from the table. 4 On User Name, enter the desired user name. 5 Enter the desired password on the Password and Confirm fields.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH 5.5.7 Advanced Settings The Advanced menu allows you to set automatic system maintenance, load factory defaults, update the firmware settings, or reboot and power off the DVR manually. Firmware Update Use this feature to update the firmware with the latest version. 1 Open a web browser and visit KGUARD Security web site (www.kguardsecurity.com). 2 Check for available updates and download the firmware update file named “dvrupgrade”.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Load Default Settings Use this feature to restore the factory default settings of the DVR. 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Advanced > Load Default. 3 Check the menu settings that you want to restore to default values. 4 Click Save. Events Settings The Events page allows you to define the type of events for the DVR to issue an alarm. 1 On the Main Menu, click Remote Setting. 2 On the left panel, click Advanced > Events.
Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client ENGLISH Menu Item Description Enable Select Enable to issue a notification when the event type occurs. Buzzer Set the buzzer duration when the event occurs (Off/10 S/20 S/40 S/60 S). To disable buzzer, select Off. Show Message Check the box to display a message on the screen when the event occurs. Send Email Check to enable email alarm notification. If the function is enabled, the system will send the alarm to the specified email address. See “4.4.
5.6 Local Settings Use the Local Setting menu to specify the local path directory to save downloaded videos, files, and snapshots. To configure the local settings, do the following: 1 On the Main Menu, click Local Setting. ENGLISH Chapter 5: KGUARD Web Client 2 Click the corresponding browse button to modify the path. Menu Item Description Record Path All manual recording made from the Live screen are saved in this path.
Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access ENGLISH Chapter 6: Using KView Series Software The KView Series surveillance software provides real-time multi-channel viewing capabilities right on your smart phones, tablet PCs or on your desktop computer. The KView Series surveillance software includes: • KView: Use in Android Phones and iPhones (see below) • KViewHD: Use in Android Tablet PCs and iPad (see “6.2 KViewHD” on page 105) • KView Center: Use in Windows-based computers (see “6.3 KView Center” on page 107) 6.
Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access icon to open the application. ENGLISH 5 Click the KView 6 Click Add to add a DVR and enter the required settings. 1 No. Item 1 Title 2 IP 3 Port Enter the server port number that you configured in the DVR menu. See “4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices” on page 54. 4 User name Enter the user name that you configured in the DVR menu. See “4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices” on page 54. 5 Password Enter the password that you configured in the DVR menu. See “4.4.
Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access ENGLISH 4 Select and download KView. Select the “KView” application. Click FREE. Click INSTALL. You may be asked to login with your iTunes account to continue. After download, the KView on the application screen. 5 Click the KView 6 Click icon is displayed icon to open the application. to add a device. 7 Enter the required settings. 1 2 3 No. Item 1 Title 2 IP Address 3 Port Enter the server port number that you configured in the DVR menu. See “4.4.
6.2 KViewHD KViewHD is a software application designed to view multiple channels in real-time through your tablet PC. KViewHD supports Android-based tablets and iPad devices. You can pan, tilt, and zoom the cameras for better viewing and capture snapshots to save to tablet PC memory card. ENGLISH Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access 6.2.1 KViewHD on Android® Tablets Note: To ensure optimum performance, make sure your tablet PC meets the system requirements: • OS version: Android 3.
Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access ENGLISH 6.2.2 KViewHD on iPad® Note: To ensure optimum performance, download and use KViewHD on iPad iOS 4.2.1 or above. 1 Make sure your iPad is connected to the Internet (either by mobile data connection or Wi-Fi). 2 Open the App Store application. 3 On the search bar, enter the keyword “kguard” to search for KViewHD. 4 Select and download KViewHD. Click FREE. Click INSTALL APP. You may be asked to login with your iTunes account to continue.
6.3 KView Center KView Center is a software application tool designed for computers running Windows OS. Note: To ensure optimum performance, make sure the OS of your computer is Windows 7 or Windows XP. ENGLISH Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access To install KView Center on your computer, perform the following steps: 1 Browse the CD that came with your DVR and double-click on “KViewCenterSetup.exe”. 2 When the security warning appears, click Run. 3 The KViewCenter Setup screen appears.
Chapter 6: Mobile Device Access ENGLISH 6.4 KView Series Specifications Surveillance Software Operating System OS Version Resolution Device List (DVR Address Book) KViewHD KView Center Android iPhone Android iOS Windows 2.2 or above 4.2.1 or above 3.0 or above 4.2.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ 7.1 Troubleshooting ENGLISH Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ If you experience any problems in using the DVR, try the following solutions to these common problems before calling for service. If problems persist, contact the customer service in your area. Problem The DVR does not turn on and the indicators are not lit. Some channels have no video signal. An “H” is displayed on the screen and the DVR cannot detect the HDD.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & FAQ ENGLISH Problem I cannot access the DVR through my mobile phone. Possible Solution • Check if the network cable is properly connected to the DVR. • Check if the network settings are properly configured. See “4.3 Searching Videos” on page 45. • Make sure the mobile device utility is properly installed on your mobile phone. • Make sure that the mobile server port value is the same as the value set in the DVR menu. See “4.4.5 Setting Up Mobile Devices” on page 54. 7.
4CH 8CH Video Format 16CH ENGLISH Model NTSC or PAL Linux Video Input / Output 8 BNC Inputs / 1 VGA Output, 2 BNC Outputs 4 BNC Inputs / 1 VGA Output, 2 BNC Outputs Video Compression 16 BNC Inputs / 1 HDMI Output, 1 VGA Output, 2 BNC Outputs H.
Appendix: Specifications ENGLISH Model 4CH 8CH General USB Interface PTZ Control USB 2.0 for Mouse and File Backup Built-in RS485, supports PELCO-P & PELCO-D Sensor & Alarm Power Supply 16-Channels Inputs, 1-Channel Output N/A Backup USB to Flash Drive / Network DC 12V / 2A DC 12V / 4A Working Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F) Working Humidity * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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