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AtVideo 4CH AHD DVR User Manual

AtVideo 4CH AHD DVR
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy for future reference.
1080p AHD 4/8/16CH
Digital Video Recorders

Table of Contents

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AtVideo 4CH AHD DVR Specifications

General IconGeneral
CompressionH.264
Video Input4CH AHD
Channels4
Recording Resolution1080p
Hard Drive CapacityUp to 6TB
Remote ViewingYes
Mobile SupportiOS, Android
Operating System CompatibilityWindows

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Description

Overview of the AHD Digital Video Recorder and its capabilities.

1.2. Components

Lists the items included in the DVR system package.

1.3. Key Features

Highlights the advanced functionalities and benefits of the AHD DVR.

1.4. Basic Security System Configuration

Illustrates the basic setup and connections for the security system.

1.5. Front Panel View

Details the indicators and ports located on the front of the DVR.

1.6. Rear Panel View

Explains the various input/output ports on the rear of the DVR.

1.7. IR Remote Control

Describes the functions and usage of the infrared remote control.

Chapter 2. Installation

2.1. HDD Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the Hard Disk Drive in the DVR.

2.2. Network Connection Setup

Instructions for configuring the DVR's network connectivity.

2.2.1 Using a Static IP Address

Details on setting up a fixed IP address for network access.

2.2.2 Using a Dynamic IP Address

Guidance for using an automatically assigned IP address.

2.2.3. Router Configuration

Steps to properly configure the router for DVR network access.

Chapter 3. Main Menu Setup

3.1. Video/Audio Setup

Configure video and audio settings for cameras and display.

3.1.1. Camera (Channel) Name and Display

Set video/audio status, covert mode, and camera titles.

3.1.2. Monitor

Adjust display resolution, brightness, contrast, and color settings.

3.1.3. Sequence / Events Display

Configure live channel sequence display and event notifications.

3.1.4. OSD / Display Position

Customize on-screen display elements like date, time, and camera IDs.

3.1.5. Screen Mode

Select display layouts for live and playback screens.

3.2. Record Setup

Configure recording parameters for each camera independently.

3.2.1. Policy

Define recording triggers like manual, schedule, or event.

3.2.2. Record Quality

Set resolution, frame rate, and video quality for recordings.

3.2.3. Recording Method

Define recording resolution for normal and event conditions.

3.2.4. Recording Option

Manage HDD overwrite and auto-delete features.

3.2.5. Recording Schedule Setup

Create custom recording schedules for specific times and days.

3.2.6. Holiday

Set specific dates as holidays for recording and alarm schedules.

3.2.7. Motion

Configure motion detection settings, areas, and sensitivity.

3.2.8. Event Record Duration

Set pre-event and post-event recording times.

3.3. Device Setup

Configure DVR peripherals like PTZ control and printers.

3.3.1. Storage

View HDD status, format drives, and check disk health.

3.3.2. Sensor / Video Loss Detection Setup

Configure external sensor types and video loss alerts.

3.3.3. Alarm Schedule Setup

Set conditions and operating hours for scheduled alarms.

3.3.4. PTZ Control Setup

Configure Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Focus for PTZ cameras.

3.3.5. System Controller / Printer Device

Set up communication for PTZ cameras and system keyboards.

3.3.6. Video Analysis

Activate and configure video analysis features for event detection.

3.4. System Setup

Configure basic DVR operations, time, network, and security.

3.4.1. Date / Time Setup

Manually set the current date, time, and time zone.

3.4.2. Signal / Language / Device Name

Select display language, video format, and device name.

3.4.3. Config

Export, import, reset configurations, and upgrade DVR firmware.

3.4.4. Log Information

Browse system and event logs with timestamps.

3.4.5. Authorization Management

Set user permissions for DVR functions and settings.

3.5. Network Setup

Configure the DVR for internet and local network control.

3.5.1. Connection

Set up network connection routes and protocols (Static/Dynamic IP).

Setting Router’s Port Forwarding

Configure port forwarding on the router for remote access.

3.5.2. Port / Connection Test

Set and test network ports for DVR communication.

3.5.3. DVRNS / Dashboard

Configure network ID and password for DVRNS and Dashboard.

3.5.4. Dashboard Setup

Set up and register DVR for remote management via Dashboard.

3.5.5. DDNS

Configure Dynamic DNS settings for remote network connection.

3.5.6. Live Transfer

Set image quality for data transferred to the network.

3.5.7. FTP File Transfer

Configure FTP server for transferring files upon event triggers.

3.5.8. Email / SNS

Set up email and social networking notifications for events.

3.5.9. iSCSI

Configure iSCSI settings for network storage access.

3.6. Back Up

Back up desired data to a connected device via USB or external drive.

CHAPTER 4: Search Menu

4.1. Time Search

Search recorded data by specifying a date and time.

4.2. Event Search

Search recorded events by channel and playback.

4.3. Motion

Search for recorded data based on motion detection.

4.4. Protect

Access and manage files that are protected from overwriting.

4.4. Capture

Retrieve, delete, or back up captured still images.

4.5. Video Analysis

Search for data based on video analysis functions.

CHAPTER 5. General Operation

5.1. General Menu

Access various functions via right-click mouse menu.

5.1.1. General Menu: Screen Mode

Select display layouts like 4-split, PIP, or auto sequence.

5.1.2. General Menu: Audio OFF

Turn audio on or off for selected channels.

5.1.3. General Menu: Zoom In

Enlarge specific areas of the video feed.

5.1.4. General Menu: Freeze

Temporarily pause the live video feed.

5.1.5. General Menu: Stop Alarm

Halt alarm outputs and event monitoring.

5.1.6. General Menu: Record Start/Stop

Manually start or stop recording sessions.

5.1.7. General Menu: Play

Play back recorded data from the HDD.

5.1.8. General Menu: Search

Access the search menu for recorded data.

5.1.9. General Menu: Backup

Back up desired data to a connected device.

5.1.10. General Menu: Main Menu

Navigate back to the main menu interface.

5.1.11. General Menu: Information

Display overall system information.

5.1.12. General Menu: Easy Setup

Guide through DVR setup in 10 easy steps.

5.1.13. General Menu: Shut Down

Completely shut down the DVR unit.

5.1.14. General Menu: Hide Launcher

Show or hide the DVR launcher interface.

5.1.15. General Menu: Logout

Log out of the current user session.

5.2. Live Launcher

Access live viewing options from the bottom of the screen.

5.2.1. Live Launcher Control Button Description

Explains the function of buttons in the live launcher.

5.3. Playback Launcher

Interface for controlling playback of recorded video.

5.3.1. Play Launcher Control Button Description

Details the controls for playback functions.

5.3.2. Playback (P) and Trap Mode (Pause / FF/ REW / Frame Advance)

Describes playback controls like pause, fast forward, and frame advance.

5.4. PTZ Control

Control PTZ cameras for panning, tilting, zooming, and focusing.

5.5. Recording

Overview of recording status and icons.

Chapter 6. Protect Video/Audio File

6.1. Protect Registration

Register important recorded files to protect them from overwriting.

6.2. Playback and Remove Protected File

Manage and play back protected files separately.

6.3. Protected File Backup

Create copies of protected files onto USB memory.

Chapter 7. Capture Video Still Image

7.1. Still Image Capture

Capture and save up to 100 still images from video feeds.

7.2. View Captured Image

Retrieve and view previously captured still images.

7.3. Remove Captured Image

Erase saved captured images to free up storage space.

7.4. Backup Captured Image

Copy captured image files to a USB memory stick.

Chapter 8. Web Viewer – Connection via Internet Explorer

8.1. System Requirement

Specifies the minimum hardware and software for web viewer access.

8.2. Web Viewer – Getting Started

Initial steps to connect to the DVR using a web browser.

8.2.1. Connect DVR via Web Browser using Direct IP

Guide to accessing the DVR using its IP address.

8.2.2. General Web Viewer Operation

How to use the web viewer interface and its controls.

8.2.3. Calendar and Time Search Button:

Search recorded data using calendar and time selection.

8.2.4. PTZ Control

Remotely control PTZ cameras through the web viewer.

Chapter 9. Web Viewer – Setup/Web Configuration

9.1. Web Configuration

Remotely configure DVR settings via the internet.

9.1.1. Video/Audio

Configure video and audio settings for cameras via web interface.

9.1.1.1. Camera

Set camera video/audio status and titles remotely.

9.1.1.2. Monitor

Adjust main video output resolution remotely.

9.1.1.3. Sequence/Event Display

Configure remote sequence and event display settings.

9.1.1.4. OSD/Display Position

Remotely configure on-screen display elements.

9.1.2. Record

Configure remote recording parameters for each camera.

9.1.2.1. Policy

Set remote recording triggers (manual, schedule, event).

9.1.2.2. Recording Quality

Define remote recording quality settings.

9.1.2.3. Record Method

Set remote record method for normal and event conditions.

9.1.2.4. Schedule

Configure remote recording schedules.

9.1.2.5. Holiday

Set remote holiday dates for schedules.

9.1.2.6. Motion Detection

Configure remote motion detection settings.

9.1.2.7. Motion Region

Set remote motion detection regions.

9.1.2.8. Event Record Duration

Configure remote event record duration.

9.1.2.9. Record Option

Manage remote HDD overwrite and auto-delete.

9.1.3. Device

Configure remote DVR peripherals.

9.1.3.1. Sensor Detection

Configure remote sensor types.

9.1.3.2. Video Loss Detection

Set remote video loss detection ON/OFF.

9.1.3.3. Alarm Schedule

Configure remote alarm schedules.

9.1.3.4. PTZ

Control PTZ cameras remotely.

9.1.3.5. System Controller / Printer Device

Configure remote printer and system controller settings.

9.1.3.6. Storage

View remote storage (HDD) status.

9.1.4. System

Configure remote system settings.

9.1.4.1. Date/Time

Set remote date and time manually.

9.1.4.2. Time Synchronization Setup

Configure remote time synchronization.

9.1.4.3. Signal/Language/Device name

Set remote signal, language, and device name.

9.1.4.4. Config

Remotely reboot the DVR system.

9.1.4.5. System Information

View remote system information.

9.1.4.6. Authorization Management

Set remote user permissions.

9.1.5. Network

Configure remote network settings.

9.1.5.1. Connection

Set remote network connection routes.

9.1.5.2. Port

Configure remote network ports.

9.1.5.3. DVRNS / Dashboard

Set remote DVRNS/Dashboard access.

9.1.5.4. DDNS

Configure remote DDNS settings.

9.1.5.5. Live File Transfer

Configure remote live file transfer.

9.1.5.6. Email/SNS

Configure remote email/SNS notifications.

Product Specifications

Network Troubleshooting

1.Ping Test through your Router

Performing a ping test via router for network verification.

2. Direct ping test without Router

Performing a ping test with direct PC to DVR connection.

Terms / Icons Glossary

DVR Icon Reference