This document serves as a Quick Start Guide for a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) manufactured by Hikvision. It provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the device.
Function Description
The Hikvision Digital Video Recorder is designed for recording and managing video surveillance footage. It supports various signal inputs, including Turbo HD, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP cameras, allowing for flexible integration into different surveillance systems. The DVR automatically recognizes and connects to these analog and IP signal inputs. For specific DVR series, it also supports 5 MP long-distance transmission, enhancing its versatility. The device facilitates live video viewing, recording, and playback of stored video files and pictures. It offers multiple playback modes, including instant playback, all-day playback for specified channels, and search-based playback (normal, event, smart, tag, system logs, sub-periods, external file search, picture).
Remote access and management are key features, enabling users to interact with the DVR via a web browser or the Hik-Connect mobile application and service platform (www.hik-connect.com). This allows for convenient remote monitoring, playback, and configuration of the surveillance system. The DVR also supports Power over Coaxitron (PoC) cameras, automatically detecting and managing their power consumption through coaxial communication.
Important Technical Specifications
While specific models and their full technical specifications are not detailed in this quick start guide, the document highlights several important aspects:
- Video Inputs: BNC interface for Turbo HD and analog video input. Supports IP signal input.
- Video Outputs: BNC connector for video output, DB15 connector for VGA output, and HDMI video output connector.
- Audio Inputs/Outputs: RCA connectors for audio in/out, and a connector for two-way audio input (LINE IN).
- Data Interfaces: RS-485 and RS-232 connectors for device communication, USB ports for additional devices, LAN connector for network connectivity, and eSATA for storage and expansion.
- Power Supply: Varies by model, supporting 100 to 240 VAC, 48 VDC, or 12 VDC. It is recommended to use a power supply that meets SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and Limited Power Source standards (IEC60950-1).
- Storage: Supports one or two SATA hard disks, with factory-recommended HDDs advised for installation.
- Network: 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive NIC type. Supports DHCP, IPv4, and IPv6.
- Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature range of -10 to +55º C (+14 to +131º F) and humidity range of 10% to 90%.
- Security: Requires strong password creation (minimum 8 characters, including at least three categories: upper case, lower case, numbers, special characters) for activation and login. Supports unlock patterns for login.
- Regulatory Compliance: FCC Class A digital device compliant (Part 15 of FCC Rules) and EU Conformity (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, battery directive 2006/66/EC). Also Industry Canada ICES-003 compliant.
Usage Features
- Device Activation: For first-time access, the DVR requires activation by setting an administrator password. This can be done directly on the device, via a web browser, SADP tool, or client software.
- Login Methods: Supports password-based login and an unlock pattern for convenience. The system implements lockout mechanisms for incorrect password attempts.
- Menu Operation: The guide details how to navigate the DVR's menu for various configurations.
- Signal Input Status: Provides an interface to view and configure analog and IP signal inputs, including enabling 5 MP long-distance transmission for supported models.
- IP Camera Management: Allows users to add IP cameras to the device's connection list, with support for H.265 encoding for compatible cameras.
- PoC Camera Connection: Automatically detects and manages PoC cameras, indicating their connection status (AF or AT mode).
- Network Settings: Comprehensive configuration options for network parameters, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS servers, and MAC address.
- Hik-Connect Integration: Enables remote access and management through the Hik-Connect platform, requiring activation, verification code setup, and optional stream encryption.
- Live View Icons: Provides on-screen icons in Live View mode to indicate camera status, including alarms (video loss, tampering, motion detection, VCA, sensor alarm), recording status (manual, continuous, motion detection, VCA, alarm triggered), and event/exception information.
- Recording Settings: Supports different recording types, including Instant Record and All-Day Record, with options for Continuous Record or Motion Detection Record.
- Playback: Offers various playback modes for recorded video files and pictures, allowing users to search and review footage efficiently.
- Web Browser Access: The DVR can be accessed and managed via popular web browsers (Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome) for live view, playback, log search, and configuration.
Maintenance Features
- Hard Disk Installation: Provides clear steps for installing one or two SATA hard disks, emphasizing the need to disconnect power and use factory-recommended HDDs.
- Cable Management: Instructions for proper cable routing, ensuring bend radius is no less than five times the cable diameter.
- Grounding: Emphasizes the importance of grounding the DVR and connected controllers (e.g., for RS-485 connections).
- Power Management: Recommends using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to ensure stable power and protect the device. Instructions for safe startup and shutdown are provided.
- Environmental Care: Advises installing the unit in a well-ventilated, dust-free indoor environment, keeping liquids away, and ensuring environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
- Physical Security: Recommends securing the unit to a rack or shelf to prevent damage from shocks or jolts.
- Battery Replacement: Warns against improper battery use or replacement, advising replacement with the same or equivalent type and proper disposal according to manufacturer instructions.
- Firmware Updates: Notes that information in the manual is subject to change due to firmware updates, and users should refer to the company website for the latest version.
- Troubleshooting: Advises contacting the service center if smoke, odor, or noise rises from the device.
- Security Best Practices: Strongly recommends creating strong, regularly reset passwords and configuring other security settings to protect against network attacks and information leakage.
- Legal Compliance: Reminds users to check relevant surveillance laws in their jurisdiction to ensure product use conforms to applicable laws.
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