This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.

Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.

Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1 . Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2 . Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.

3 . Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care.

Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.

Do not place objects on the DVR

4 . Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service

engineers.

We are nor liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5 . Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.

Before installation, please open the package and check all the components listed

below are included:

One power cable

One Ethernet cable

Four HDD cables

Alarm & relay terminal blocks

Extensional cable(for audio, loop & matrix)

One remote control(including the battery)

One USB mouse

One CD(including DVR manual, client & small tools)

Warranty card

A package of installation fittings

Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Features

This series DVR has the following features:

Most popular model, widely accepted in the worldwide security industry

H.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR

Real-time live display up to 16 cameras, 400/480 fps recording for CIF & 100/120 fps recording for 4CIF

Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access

8 HDDs supported & CD-RW/DVD-RW supported

Multiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, DAHUA keyboard, USB mouse and network keyboard.

Smart video detection: motion detection, camera masking, video loss.

Smart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, color setting, and title display

Pan Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported, preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary function supported. And with Dahua Speed Dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.

16 channel audio inputs and bidirectional talk supported

Easy backup methods: USB devices, CD-RW/DVD-RW & network download

Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, e-mail, FTP upload.

Smart HDDs Management: non-working HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm, Raid function.

Powerful network software: built-in web server, multi-DVR client & CMS. Networking access for remote live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system status, event log, e-mail & ftp function.

1.2 Specifications

Model

DH-DVR0404/0804/1604LB 4/8/16 channel audio/video basic model DH-DVR0404/0804/1604LBL 4/8/16 channel loop and matrix combination model DH-DVR0404/0804/1604LBH 4/8/16 channel loop matrix and audio/video model System

Main Processor High performance embedded microprocessor

Operating System Embedded LINUX

System Resources Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &

remote access User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips.

Control Device Front panel, USB mouse, DAHUA keyboard, IR remote

control, network keyboard,. Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation

System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios

version, on-line user etc.

Video

Video Input

4/8/16 Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Q, looping(optional),

Video Output

Video Standards

Video Compression Video Resolution

Video Recording

Video Display Split Tour Display

Image Quality Privacy Masking

Camera Lock Camera Adjustment Video Information

TV Output Adjustment

Audio

Audio Input

bidirectional Audio Input Audio Output Audio Compression

Video Detection & Alarm

Motion Detection

Video Loss Camera masking Alarm Input

Relay output Hard Disk

Hard Disk

Space Occupation

matrix output

2 channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 750,1 VGA output PAL ( 625Line , 50f/s ), NTSC ( 525Line , 60f/s )

H.264

Format NTSC PAL

D1(4CIF) 704*480 704 * 576

CIF 352 *240 352 *288

CIF: PAL 1f/s~25f/s NTSC 1f/s~30f/s

D1: PAL 1f/s~6f/s NTSC 1f/s~7f/s

Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16

Support

1~6 level(level 6 is the best)

Self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking for each camera

Camera locked for users

Adjust color according to different time period

Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion

detection, recording

Adjust TV output color & display zone

4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KQ 1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KQ 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5KQ

ADPCM

Zones: 192 (16*12) detection zones Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest) Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail

& FTP

4/8/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &

6 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C,

4 IDE ports (8 SATA HDD port for LB SATA series), 8 HDDs supported.

Audio : 14.4MB/H Video : 56~400MB/H

HDD Management

Record, Playback &

Recording Mode

Recording Priority Recording Interval Overwrite Mode Raid Function Search Mode

Playback

Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm & Raid (Redundancy)

Backup

Digital Zoom Backup Mode

Network

Interface

Network Functions Remote operation

Auxiliary Interface

USB Interface

RS232 RS485

Environmental

Power Supply Power Consumption

Working Temperature

Power Consumption Working Humidity Atmosphere Pressure Dimension

Weight

Mounting

Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion detection, camera masking, video loss), Alarm Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous.

1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes) Support Support

Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search (accurate to second)

2-channel playback simultaneously(4-ch playback for LB SATA series), Play, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection.

Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback

Flash stick/ USB HDD/ USB CD-RW/DVD-RW/ built-in IDE Burner/ network download

RJ-45 Port (10/100M)

TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE, E-mail, FTP

Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file download, log information

2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup. DAHUA keyboard, PC communication PTZ control

220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz

25W/30W/40W

+ 55

25W/30W/40W 10%~90% 86kpa~106kpa

2U, 440mmx460mmx89mm (W*D*H)

7.0KG

Desktop or rack

For LB SATA series, there are slightly differences:

LB SATA Series: 8 SATA HDD ports, 4-channel playback, one USB 2.0 port.

Note: Comparisons

Model DH-DVR1604LB DH-DVR1604LBL DH-DVR1604LBH

Audio Input 16 channel No 4 channel

Loop Output NO 16 channel 16 channel

Matrix Output NO 4 channel 1 channel

Bidirectional- 1 channel 1 channel 1 channel

Audio Input

2 Overview and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.

2.1 Front Panel

This series DVR has two different front panels. You can refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2