EasyManua.ls Logo

Honeywell HRGX161 User Manual

Honeywell HRGX161
150 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Document 800-16694 Rev A 04/2014
User Manual
HRGX Performance Series
4/8/16-Channel Embedded DVR
HRGX45 HRGX85 HRGX161
HRGX45X HRGX85X HRGX161X
HRGX41 HRGX81 HRGX162
HRGX41X HRGX81X HRGX162X
HRGX82 HRGX164
HRGX82X HRGX164X

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Honeywell HRGX161

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Honeywell HRGX161 and is the answer not in the manual?

Honeywell HRGX161 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels16
Recording ResolutionUp to 1080p
Hard Drive CapacityUp to 6TB
CompressionH.264
Video OutputHDMI, VGA
Motion DetectionYes
Video Input16
Network ConnectivityEthernet
Remote ViewingYes, via mobile app

Summary

Honeywell HRGX DVR Manual Introduction

HRGX DVR Key Features Overview

Provides an overview of the key features of the HRGX DVR, including general and local monitoring capabilities.

HRGX DVR Front Panel Layout

Details the function of each button, LED indicator, and port on the front panel of the HRGX DVR.

HRGX DVR Rear Panel Layout

Illustrates and describes the function of each connector on the rear panel of the HRGX DVR.

HRGX DVR Mouse Operation Guide

Explains the basic mouse operations for navigating and controlling the HRGX DVR.

HRGX DVR Remote Control Operation

Details the layout and functions of the IR remote control for operating the HRGX DVR.

HRGX DVR Getting Started Guide

HRGX DVR Installation Precautions

Provides essential safety and environmental guidelines for installing the DVR.

Connecting External Devices to HRGX DVR

Instructions for connecting cameras, monitors, audio devices, and network.

Starting Up and Shutting Down the HRGX DVR

Step-by-step procedures for safely powering the DVR on and off.

Using the HRGX DVR Setup Wizard

Guides through the initial configuration process using the setup wizard.

Accessing the HRGX DVR Main Menu

Explains how to navigate and access the main menu interface of the DVR.

Setting System Date and Time on HRGX DVR

Instructions for setting the system date and time for accurate event stamping.

Upgrading HRGX DVR Firmware

Procedures for upgrading the DVR firmware locally or remotely.

HRGX DVR HDD Storage Calculation

Provides a table to estimate storage space usage based on recording bit rate.

HRGX DVR Viewing Live Video

About HRGX DVR Live View

Introduction to the DVR's default live view mode and on-screen notifications.

Configuring Live View Settings

Customizing screen layout and video output modes for live view.

HRGX DVR Live View Operations

Performing operations like channel switching and digital zoom in live view.

HRGX DVR Controlling a PTZ Device

About PTZ Control

Introduction to controlling PTZ cameras via the DVR's on-screen interface.

Configuring PTZ Connection Settings

Setting up PTZ camera connection parameters like baud rate and protocol.

Programming and Calling PTZ Presets, Patrols, Patterns

Programming and executing pre-defined PTZ camera movements.

HRGX DVR Recording Video Guide

HRGX DVR Live View Record Settings

Manually starting or stopping recordings for specific channels or all channels.

Configuring a Record Schedule

Setting up scheduled recording times and types for channels.

Configuring Manual Record Settings

Initiating and managing manual recording sessions for channels.

Configuring Holiday Record Settings

Setting up special recording configurations for holidays.

Configuring Encoding Parameters

Defining video stream resolution, bitrate, and quality for recording.

Configuring Redundant Recording

Setting up dual HDD for simultaneous video saving for redundancy.

Protecting Recorded Files on HRGX DVR

Locking video files or setting HDD to read-only to prevent overwriting.

HRGX DVR Playing Back Video Guide

Searching and Playing Back Video by Channel

Retrieving and playing back recorded video for a specific camera channel.

Searching and Playing Back Video by Time

Locating and playing back recordings using specific dates and times.

Searching and Playing Back Video by Event

Finding and playing back video related to alarm inputs or motion detection.

Searching and Playing Back Video by Tag

Using tags to search for and play back specific video clips.

HRGX DVR Playback Operations

Creating video clips, working with tags, and using digital zoom during playback.

HRGX DVR Exporting Video Guide

Exporting Recorded Video Files

Saving recorded video files to a USB flash drive or other external storage.

Exporting Customized Video Clips

Saving custom video clips created during playback to external storage.

HRGX DVR Configuring Alarm Settings

Configuring Alarms Inputs

Setting up sensor inputs, alarm types, and handling properties.

Configuring Alarm Outputs

Configuring dwell time and handling properties for alarm outputs.

Configuring Motion Detection Settings

Setting up motion detection areas, sensitivity, and alarm responses.

Configuring Video Tampering Detection Settings

Setting up detection for video tampering events like lens coverage.

Configuring Video Loss Detection Settings

Setting up detection for video loss events and corresponding alarms.

Configuring Exception Settings

Configuring alarms for device exceptions like HDD errors or network issues.

Configuring Email Settings

Setting up email notifications for alarm events or device exceptions.

Configuring Remote Alarm Host Settings

Configuring notification messages to a remote alarm host (CMS).

HRGX DVR Configuring Network Settings

Configuring General Network Settings

Configuring basic network settings like IP address, DHCP, and ports.

Configuring Advanced Network Settings

Setting up PPPoE, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP, Multicast, RTSP, and ports.

Managing Network Settings

Monitoring network traffic, testing delay, and exporting network packets.

HRGX DVR Configuring HDD Settings

Viewing HDD Status

Checking the operational status of installed hard disk drives.

Adding a Network HDD

Expanding storage capacity by adding NAS or SAN devices.

Configuring HDD Groups

Managing multiple hard drives by setting them up in groups.

Configuring Recording Quotas

Limiting HDD capacity used for storing video from individual cameras.

Configuring S.M.A.R.T. Testing

Performing self-tests on hard drives to determine their health.

Detecting Bad Sectors on HRGX DVR HDD

Scanning for and potentially repairing bad sectors on hard disk drives.

Configuring HDD Alarms

Setting up alarms for HDD errors or when the drive is full.

HRGX DVR Configuring Camera Settings

Configuring OSD Settings

Customizing on-screen display text like date, time, and camera name.

Configuring Camera Image Settings

Adjusting camera image parameters for different lighting conditions.

Configuring Privacy Masks

Masking specific areas of the video feed to conceal sensitive information.

HRGX DVR Managing the DVR

Configuring General System Settings

Adjusting core system parameters like language, resolution, and date/time.

Viewing System Information

Displaying device, camera, record, alarm, network, and HDD status details.

Searching and Exporting Log Files

Managing and analyzing operation, alarm, exception, and HDD log files.

Exporting and Importing Configuration Files

Backing up and restoring DVR configuration settings to/from storage.

Upgrading the Firmware

Procedures for updating the DVR's operating software via USB or FTP.

Restoring the Default Settings

Resetting the DVR to its original factory default configurations.

HRGX DVR Managing Users

Types of User Accounts

Overview of Administrator, Operator, and Guest user account types and permissions.

Adding Users to HRGX DVR

Creating new operator or guest user accounts with specific access levels.

Editing User Permissions and Details

Modifying existing user account permissions and details.

Deleting User Accounts

Removing user accounts that are no longer needed.

Changing the Admin Password

Updating the administrator account password for enhanced security.

Related product manuals