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Summary

Before Reading This Manual

Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings and precautions to ensure proper use and prevent accidents.

Important Safeguards

User’s Caution Statement

Warning about unauthorized modifications voiding compliance authority.

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding FCC rules for digital devices and harmful interference.

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Guidance on the correct disposal of the product in the EU and other countries.

Part 1 - Getting Started

Setting Password

Instructions for setting the administrator password for the system account.

Setup Wizard

Guide to configuring basic settings for system operation via the wizard.

Quick Wizard

Step-by-step guide to the Quick Wizard for initial system configuration.

Network Wizard

Steps for configuring network settings automatically after Quick Wizard.

Camera Registration

Process for scanning and registering cameras connected to the NVR.

Camera Scan Button

Details on scanning for DirectIP and third-party cameras.

Set Camera Password

How to set camera passwords during initial registration for IDIS protocol cameras.

Go To Camera

Moves focus to a specific camera in the list by MAC address or model.

Search Scope

Filters cameras in the list based on IP address range.

Screen Auto. Assign

Assigns detected cameras to the video display area.

Camera list

Information about managing camera lists via CSV import/export.

Scan Refresh Interval

Configures how often camera scan results are refreshed.

Camera View Buttons

Explains buttons like Alignment, Reset, Bitrate, and Tool for camera view management.

Camera List Area

Details on identifying camera status, model, MAC, and title in the list.

Video Display Area

How to toggle screen modes and rearrange camera feeds.

Apply;Cancel Buttons

How to apply changes or cancel the camera registration process.

Bitrate Allocation

Adjusts the performance (bitrate) allocated to each camera channel.

Camera Menu

Options available via right-clicking the video display area for camera management.

Diagnosis Process

Automatic self-diagnosis after camera registration and handling of failures.

Camera Registration Mode

How to access the Camera Registration mode from Live mode.

Login

How to log into the NVR for accessing settings and functions.

Find Password

Procedure to reset the password using email verification or UPR file.

Live Mode

Introduction to the Live mode interface and its basic functions.

Live Menu

Explanation of the Live menu options accessible via the remote control.

Login;Logout

Process for logging into and out of user accounts on the NVR.

Layout

Changing screen layouts like single screen, 1x2, 2x2, etc.

Display

Options for full screen, OSD, and aspect ratio settings.

Freeze

Function to freeze and unfreeze the live video display.

Alarm

Resets NVR outputs and turns off alarms when an event occurs.

Panic Recording

Activates or deactivates panic recording for all registered cameras.

Sequence

Displays all channels in sequence, with options for Full Sequence.

Cameo Sequence

Manages sequence changes in the bottom right screen of a split setup.

Status

Displays the status window for the NVR's system and devices.

Select Camera

Displays the selected camera in a single screen format.

Search Mode

Accesses Time-Lapse Search or Event Log Search for data retrieval.

Setup

Used to access the main Setup menu for system configuration.

Wizard

Launches the Setup Wizard for initial system configuration.

Status Indication

Explains various system status icons displayed on the screen.

Live Messages

Displays real-time critical events and system information.

Zoom

Zooms in on selected channels in live or time-lapse mode.

PTZ Control

Controls PTZ cameras, including pan, tilt, zoom, and preset setup.

Advanced Settings

Configures advanced PTZ options like speed, auto pan, and privacy masking.

Dewarping Control (Camera)

Adjusts fisheye camera images for dewarping, requires specific setup.

Covert Camera

Assigns view permissions for cameras, hiding them or marking as inactive.

Event Monitoring

Configures the system to show camera screens linking to event monitoring.

Context Menu Access

Accesses context-specific menus for PTZ, zoom, audio, and camera settings.

Edit Group

Customizes split screen page layouts by assigning cameras to specific pages.

Video Recording

Explains conditions for video recording and refers to Record Setup.

Panic Recording

Starts or stops panic recording on all registered cameras.

Audio Recording

Enables audio recording along with video if the option is activated.

Video Recording Playback

How to play back recorded video using mouse or remote control.

All Channel Playback

Initiates playback for all channels via Search Mode.

Remote Control Buttons during Playback

Explains playback controls like Camera, Zoom, and Layout buttons.

Context Menu

Accesses menus for zoom, audio, and screen layout during playback.

Part 2 - Configuration

Menu Use

Explains menu icons and how to navigate setup menus and save changes.

Text Input via Virtual Keyboard

How to use the virtual keyboard for text input using the remote control.

Batch Assignment

Changes multiple table entries simultaneously for specific menus.

Mouse

How using a mouse simplifies configuration and navigation.

System Setup

General system options including Site, System ID, Language, and Upgrade.

General

Configuration of general system options like Site description, System ID, language, and upgrades.

Date;Time

Settings for date, time, time zone, and daylight saving time synchronization.

Holiday

Designates holidays for specific recording schedules.

User

Registering users and assigning permissions for system access.

Group Permissions

Defines granular permissions for user groups across various system functions.

Setup

Various setup categories including Camera, System Time, Data Protection, PTZ, Alarm, etc.

Remote Connection Policy

Settings for hiding cameras remotely and scheduling remote connections.

Security

Configuration of security settings, including Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

Use 2 FA

Steps for setting up and managing Two-Factor Authentication for enhanced security.

Network Security (Host Certificates)

Manages network security via certificates for secure access.

Storage

Configuration of storage settings, including disk type, capacity, format, and status.

Mirror

Sets up disk mirroring for data redundancy (DR-2504P-A model).

Self-Diagnosis

Configuration of self-diagnostic settings and viewing reports.

FailOver

Initiates failover when a problem is detected on a target device.

Custom Value

Sets system properties for JSON files in HTTP notifications.

About

Displays user agreement for FEN service and collected device information.

Camera Setup

General camera setup options, including registration and renaming.

Registration

Process for registering cameras at remote locations, including scanning and adding.

Device Scan

Scanning for devices using protocols, modes, and filters.

Login

User login required for registering third-party cameras or when password is set.

Set Camera Password

Setting camera passwords during initial registration for IDIS cameras.

General

Enabling covert view and renaming cameras, setting camera usage modes.

Advanced Setup

Configures advanced camera settings like video, privacy masking, SSL, and PTZ.

PTZ

Configuring PTZ mode, product, ID, baud rate, and other device settings.

Scan

Setting up scan profiles for moving cameras between preset points.

Pattern

Setting up pattern profiles for cameras to follow specific movements.

Tour

Setting up tour profiles for multiple functions in a designated sequence.

PTZ Reset

Resets camera panning, tilting, and zoom settings.

Home Position

Specifies the camera's home position, default or custom.

Auto Run

Specifies actions for camera control when idle.

Auto Pan

Specifies the camera's panning direction for remote control.

Auto Flip

Automatically flips the image when the camera tilts past 90 degrees.

Tilt-Range

Specifies the camera's tilting range.

Restore

Restores the camera to its last position or function after restart.

Wiper

Operates wipers connected to the camera.

Periodic Moving

Operates PTZ camera at specified schedule periods.

Privacy Masking Options

Manages privacy masking areas, renaming, deleting, and saving.

Image Sensor Options

Adjusts camera image sensor settings like video style, backlight, sharpness, and noise filter.

White Balance Options

Configures white balance settings using presets or manual adjustment.

Exposure Options

Configures exposure settings like AE Target Gain, Local Exposure, and Anti-Flicker.

IRIS

Selects DC-IRIS or P-IRIS and adjusts openness for lighting conditions.

Exposure Control

Adjusts shutter speed and gain, with auto or manual settings.

Day & Night Options

Configures black & white mode, IR mode, and switching modes for day/night vision.

View Options

Selects camera view type and screen layout in live mode.

Miscellaneous

Settings for image stabilizer, video out, and heater mode.

Stream I

Configures live and recording resolution, codec, quality, and transfer speed.

Video Profile

Selects video profiles (Stream 1-3, Custom) with codec, resolution, and quality settings.

Stream II

Configures failover profile, intelligent codec, and MAT settings.

MAT Setup

Configures Motion Adaptive Transmission for bandwidth and storage saving.

Audio

Configures audio recording settings, including codec, input, and volume control.

SD Card

Manages SD card settings for failover recording, including recycle, format, and status.

Maintenance

Firmware upgrade process via USB port or NetFS.

Record Setup

General recording settings like recycle, audio, event dwell, auto deletion, and failover.

Advanced Setup

Advanced recording settings, including quota-based time and limit time-lapse recording.

Quota Based Size

Groups cameras and disks for recording based on set ratios.

Schedule

Sets up recording schedules in simple or advanced modes for events.

Simple Mode Options

Configures recording modes (No Record, Time, Event, Time & Event) and applies schedules.

Advanced Mode Options

Configures event types and video profiles for advanced recording schedules.

Pre-Event

Includes specified duration prior to an event in event-triggered recordings.

Smart Failover

Enables data recorded on SD card to be recorded on NVR when connection recovers.

Statistics

Displays throughput and recordable time based on camera and storage capacity.

Storage Calculator

Calculates recordable time by setting throughput and capacity per camera group.

Event Setup

Configures monitoring settings for system events and actions.

System Event

Defines monitoring options for system events like bootup, shutdown, and disk status.

Camera System

Lists events occurring in the camera, excluding video analysis.

Camera System_Audio Detection

Configures audio detection events, including activation time and sensitivity.

Ignore Condition

Sets ignoring intervals or time frames for audio detection events.

Camera System_Camera Fan Error

Configures actions for camera fan error events, including recording and notifications.

Camera System_Video Loss

Configures actions for video loss events, including activation time and ignoring intervals.

Camera System_Recording Fail

Configures actions for recording fail events, including activation time and notifications.

Camera System_PIR

Configures PIR sensor events for motion detection, including sensitivity and reference events.

Ignore Condition

Sets ignoring intervals or time frames for PIR detection events.

Video-Analytics

Event lists that occur through video analysis, including Motion, Tampering, TripZone.

Video-Analytics_Motion

Configures motion detection events, including sensitivity, blocks, and ignoring intervals.

Daytime Setup

Specifies when daytime starts and ends for motion detection.

Condition

Sets conditions for motion detection based on other events.

Actions

Specifies actions to take when motion is detected, like recording or notifications.

Video-Analytics_Trip Zone

Configures trip zone events, defining detection blocks and actions.

Setup

Configures trip zone sensitivity, ignoring intervals, and daytime setup.

Condition

Sets conditions for trip zone events based on other events.

Actions

Specifies actions to take when a trip zone event is detected.

Video-Analytics_Tampering

Configures tampering detection events, including sensitivity and actions.

Video-Analytics_Auto Tracking

Configures auto tracking for PTZ cameras when a moving object is detected.

Actions

Specifies actions for tampering detection, such as recording or alarm-out.

Additional Event

List of events from cameras, system, and other devices.

Additional Event_Alarm-In

Configures alarm-in events, including source, title, type, and conditions.

Actions

Specifies actions for alarm-in detection, such as recording or notifications.

Additional Event_Text-In

Configures text-in devices, including source, port, and transaction settings.

Setup

Configures text-in device settings for transaction start, end, and line delimiters.

Actions

Specifies actions to take when text-in data is detected.

Device Setup

Setup options for device configuration, including Alarm-Out.

Alarm-Out

Configures alarm-out events, including source, title, and reverse relay settings.

Alarm-Out_Setup

Configures alarm-out schedules, including dwell time, day, range, mode, and channels.

Connector

Adds connection devices and configures ports for supported devices.

Remote Control

Configures remote control settings, including port and product selection.

Network Setup

Configures network settings like remote audio, SSL, and bandwidth limits.

General

Network setup options including Remote Audio Channel, SSL, and Bandwidth Limit.

DirectNDC

Configures Direct Network Display Control for remote access and control.

IDIS Web

Explains how to use IDIS Web service for remote viewing and searching.

WAN

Designates IP address types (IPv4/IPv6) and configures manual/DHCP settings.

IPv4_None

Disables IPv4 mode by selecting None and saving.

IPv4_Manual

Manually configures IP address, gateway, DNS server, and remote port.

Ping Test

Tests current WAN settings by pinging the NVR's IP address.

Trace Route Test

Traces the network path to a destination to diagnose connectivity.

IPv4_DHCP

Retrieves IP address and network settings automatically from a DHCP server.

IPv6_Manual

Manually configures IPv6 address, prefix length, gateway, and DNS server.

IPv6_None

Disables IPv6 mode by selecting None and saving.

IPv6_Link-local

Configures the Link-local address for node communication on the same link.

VIN

Changes NVR's VIDEO IN port network settings for camera environment.

Link-local address

Indicates the default IP address of the VIDEO IN port.

Manual

Manually enters IP address and network settings for VIN port.

DHCP Client

Retrieves network settings automatically from a DHCP server for the VIN port.

DHCP Server

Configures the NVR to act as a DHCP server for connected cameras.

FEN

Configures FEN service for easy remote connection without dynamic IP configuration.

NetFS

Registers NetFS sites for firmware upgrade, import/export, log export, and clip copy.

RTSP

Configures RTSP service for real-time monitoring using media players.

Firewall

Sets up customized firewall rules to allow or deny access based on MAC, IP, or port.

NAT

Configures NAT rules to forward ports from NVR to camera for remote connection.

Notification Setup

Schedules notifications for events via Mail, Push, FTP, HTTP, etc.

Schedule

Adds and configures notification schedules for different days and event types.

Callback

Configures callback settings and retry policies for connection failures.

Mail

Configures email settings, including recipient groups, attachment types, and SMTP server.

SMTP Setup

Configures SMTP server settings for sending emails, including type, port, and sender.

Attach Type Setup

Sets encoding, priority, and MP4 clip settings for email attachments.

Push

Configures push settings to send event-related messages to mobile phones.

FTP

Configures FTP upload of event images or video clips to an FTP site.

HTTP

Notifies or forwards events to remote HTTP servers in JSON format.

Data Format

Sets the data format for transmitted messages in HTTP notifications.

Display Setup

Configures display settings, including OSD information and camera display details.

OSD

Shows OSD information on the screen, including date, time, network, and user name.

Main Monitor

Configures monitor settings like mode, interval, resolution, and event alert.

Status Setup

Displays an overview of camera events and their corresponding channels.

Device

Displays an overview of device events, such as recording failures and text-in data.

System

Displays an overview of system events, including panic record, disk status, and fan errors.

Storage

Indicates disk status, including bad sectors, temperature, and S.M.A.R.T. status.

Network

Provides an overview of network status, including camera connection and LAN port status.

Power Consumption

Shows power consumption by each camera and total PoE power consumption.

Number of Connected Clients

Indicates the number of clients connected to the NVR via the external network.

Network Connection Info

Displays network connection statuses like connected, disconnected, and errors.

Part 3 - Search

Time-Lapse Search

Searches and plays back video recordings using time-lapse mode.

The Control Area

Explains the components of the Control Area: Top, Center, Right, and Bottom sections.

Search Menu

Accesses search functions like Layout, Display, Alarm, Database, and Camera selection.

Bookmark

Adds bookmarks to playback positions and manages the bookmark list.

Playback Controls

Controls video playback, including jog shuttle for method and speed adjustment.

Option

Sets playback options like slow play speed and previous/next unit range.

Slow Play

Searches playback screen at low speeds with selectable playback speeds.

Prev;Next Unit

Sets movement range for previous and next units, from 1 Frame to 1 hour.

Calendar Search

Searches video recordings by specific dates, highlighting dates with data.

Event Search

Provides Text-In Search options for events.

Move

Searches recordings by date and time, jumping to specific points.

Clip-Copy

Copies video clips by designating start and end points.

Zoom

Zooms in or out on the video playback.

Record Table

Displays current channel's recording information and playback position.

Context Menu

Accesses context menus for zoom, audio, text-in display, and screen layout.

Live Messages

Displays real-time critical events and system information.

Text-In Search

Searches for video recordings based on text-in data.

Clip Copy

Copies video clips and designates start/end points with options for channels and password.

File name

Designates a name for the file, up to 63 characters, with restrictions on special characters.

Include ClipPlayer

Saves the video clip as an .exe file with a clipplayer.

Include Text-In Data

Saves the video clip along with any available text-in data.

Sub Stream First

Saves the sub stream first if the video clip has dual recording information.

Use Site Info

Adds site information to the Clip Copy file's name.

Export Clipplayer

Saves the copied clip as a clipplayer to be played.

Event Log Search

Searches for events based on time, date, and event filters.

Device Filter

Filters search results by event type, such as Alarm-In, Motion, and Video Loss.

Part 4 - IDIS Web

System requirements for running IDIS Web

Lists the OS, CPU, RAM, VGA, and browser requirements for IDIS Web.

IDIS Web login window

Steps for logging into IDIS Web using LIVE-PORT or PLAY-PORT mode.

Web Live Mode

Allows remote monitoring of live video images in real-time via a web browser.

Change Camera Title

Renames cameras in Web Live mode, affecting the remote system display.

Enable Audio

Enables audio transmission to and from remote locales via microphone or speakers.

Aspect Ratio

Changes the aspect ratio of displayed video, fitting to screen or original ratio.

Anti-Aliasing Screen

Removes stair-step effects when zooming video for improved quality.

Web Search Mode

Allows searching for recorded video from remote locales in real-time.

Playback Controls

Controls video playback, including fast forward, rewind, and seeking specific points.

Calendar

Searches video recordings by specific dates using a calendar interface.

Event Search

Enables event search mode for finding events matching user-designated parameters.

Change Camera Title

Renames cameras in Web Search mode, affecting the remote system display.

Enable Audio

Plays recorded audio upon playback, limited to single-screen playback.

Aspect Ratio

Changes the aspect ratio of the video displayed on the screen.

Anti-Aliasing Screen

Removes stair-step effects when zooming video for improved quality.

Part 5 - Appendix

NAT Function Example

Illustrates NAT function to connect internal VIN network cameras to the WAN network.

Camera WebSetup Connection

Details port forwarding for accessing camera WebSetup from PC.

IDIS Web Connection through IDIS Camera

Details port forwarding for accessing IDIS Web via camera.

IDIS Center Program Connection through IDIS Camera

Details port forwarding for connecting to IDIS Center program via camera.

RTSP Connection through IDIS Camera

Details port forwarding for connecting via RTSP player from PC.

Idis DR-2504P-A Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDR-2504P-A
SystemEmbedded Linux
Video Input Channels4
Video OutputHDMI, VGA
Audio Input Channels4
Audio InputRCA
Audio Output Channels1
Audio OutputRCA
Recording Frame RateUp to 30fps per channel
CompressionH.264
Max HDD CapacityUp to 6TB
USB Interface2 x USB 2.0
Power Supply12V DC
Video InputBNC
Recording Resolution1080p
Storage1 SATA HDD
Network InterfaceEthernet
Power Consumption15W
Operating Temperature-10°C to +55°C

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