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Talos Security DK1400 User Manual

Manual is about: H.264 Networkable 4-Camera Surveillance System

Summary of DK1400

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    Dk1400 h.264 networkable 4-camera surveillance system user manual.

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    2 we highly encourage our customers to bench test their system prior to installation. Bench testing will confirm all components are operating properly and will help familiarize you with the system prior to installation. Lay your system components out on a large surface such as a test bench or kitche...

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    3 index 1 introduction........................................................................................................................................ 4 specifications ...............................................................................................................................

  • Page 4: 1 Introduction

    4 1 introduction 1.1 product introduction this compact dvr has all the functionality you desire. H.264 video compression ensures maximum recording time, while preserving the quality of the recorded video. Ethernet connection provides access from any computer on your home network and even remotely ov...

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    5 mouse usb mouse remote control support voltage input 12v/3a appearance half-chassis 1.3 environmental safety precautions should be employed while installing and using this dvr. To prolong life of this device please pay attention to the following: • when installing this device, please comply with a...

  • Page 6: Installation

    6 2 installation 2.1 product overview 2.1.1 front panel indicators no. Name function 1 power indicator shows the dvr is turned on 2 record indicator shows the dvr is in record mode 3 network indicator show the dvr is connected and communicating with the local area network 4 ir remote control receive...

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    7 2.2 hdd installation follow the steps below to install the hard drive into the dvr. 1 ） remove the cover from the dvr and locate the four screw holes and ventilation slots. 2 ） remove the four screws and foam isolation pads from the accessory box; see photo below. 3 ） remove the paper backing and ...

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    8 4 ） place the hard drive over the screw holes and isolation pads as shown below. 5 ） insert the screws through the bottom of the chassis, through the isolation pads and into the mounting screw holes of the hard drive. Note: after installation the new hard drive must be formatted..

  • Page 9: Device Operation

    9 3 device operation 3.1 mouse operation the mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. Note: unless otherwise noted, all functions described in this manual use mouse input. To use a mouse with the system connect the mouse to the usb mouse port on rear of the dvr. Note: the usb p...

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    10 tip : when using the remote control to enter password and camera titles, select the field using the navigation buttons press enter, and then press the number buttons. 3.2 remote control operation the remote control is the secondary device for navigating the system’s interface. 1. Standby : press ...

  • Page 11: 3.3 Menu

    11 3.3 menu tree use the mouse to control the dvr and navigate the menus. The tree diagram below is a quick reference to help keep track of menu levels and functions. The menu functions are explained on the following pages..

  • Page 12: 3.4 System

    12 3.4 system operation 3.4.1 user login 3.4.1.1 starting the system to power the system on/off connect the power cable to the dc 12v port on the rear panel. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live displa...

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    13 3.4.2 gui operation the main menu; "display", "record", "network", "search", "devices", and "system". Note: the menu will display the sub-menu functions when you mouse over the menu icon. 3.4.2.1 display click "display" on the main menu to enter the display settings interface. Ch01 ~ ch04: click ...

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    14 click and drag the cursor to adjust settings. Click "apply" to save the parameters 3.4.2.2 record setup click " record " on the main menu to enter into the record settings interface. Ch01~ch04: click to select the channel to change settings. Record: open: channel recoding enabled, close: channel ...

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    15 channel : click to select all channels or just one channel for schedule recording. Weekly : setup each channel as desired, there are three modes; alarm, normal, no rec, the selected mode will display a "check mark". You can copy a daily setting to other days. Different colors indicate different r...

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    16 dhcp select "dhcp" for the dvr to automatically negotiate an ip address from the router. Port: this is the out-bound port for video transmission. Web port: this is the in-bound contact port for http. Ddns select "open" if you are using ddns or "close" if you are not using ddns service with your d...

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    17 3.4.2.4 search click "search" on the main menu to enter into the search settings interface. Date: to narrow your search criteria you can enter date and time directly into the fields by overtyping the current date and time. You can use the mouse and virtual keyboard or use the numeric keys on the ...

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    18 you can then select up to four channels to play back at the same time. Instruction: 1. "detail files"; "chn" is the channel the video is recoded to, "size" is the size of the file (in mb), "type" is the type of recording file; normal or alarm. You can "select" channels and export to a usb (thumb)...

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    19 log search move the cursor to “log search” and press "apply" to enter into the log file list of dvr, as follow window. Type: alarm types are "alarm", "motion", and "scheduled". Time: is the time the event triggered the dvr to record. Video: indicates if video was recorded along with an alarm even...

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    20 hard drive management click "hdd" to enter the hard drive settings interface. Hdd status: "ok" indicates that the hdd is operating properly. A malfunctioning or unformatted hdd will indicate "failure". In the case of a hdd failure or unformatted hdd an "h" will be displayed on the live view. You ...

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    21 ch01~ch04: click to select the channels for alarm setup. I/o alarm: not applicable hdd loss: select "open" to trigger an alarm if there is no hdd, an "h" will display on the bottom left of channel 1 in live view. Hdd space: select "open" to trigger a notification in live view if there is less tha...

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    22 mobile click "mobile" to enter the mobile phone settings interface. You will need a smart phone with web access and a data plan to use this option. User name: enter the user name used to logo into the dvr; for example "admin". Password: enter the password used to log into the dvr; 519070 is the d...

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    23 using the remote control: use the direction key to move the cursor to the desired grid segment; green indicates the cursor is on a specific grid segment, press enter to activate the segment. When set-up is complete select exit to return to the previous menu screen. Using the mouse: move the mouse...

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    24 date/time setup click "timedate" to enter the time and date settings interface. Stop dvr recording prior to setting the date and time. Date: overtype the date setting in the date field using the virtual keyboard or the number keys on the remote control. Date format: click to choose your preferred...

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    25 video/audio setup click a/v setup to enter the a/v settings interface. Norm: click to select your country's video standard; ntsc (us) or pal (europe). Poll time: set the time interval between channel / group changes. Sequence: set the sequence cameras / groups will change. Vga resolution: click t...

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    26 system information click "information" to enter the system information setting interface; displays system hardware features and firmware version, including: device id, software version and mac address. System maintainance click on "maintain" to enter the system maintenance setting interface. Auto...

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    27 reboot: click to restart the dvr. This is common after making important system changes. Power off: click to shut down the dvr . 4 network operation 4.1 use client software to operate the dvr from your pc with the dvr connected to your network the client software allows you to operate the dvr from...

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    28 4.1.2 log into nvclient the first time you launch nvclient you will set up a user name and a password. This username and password is for nvclient software only and not used to log into your dvr. You will use this name and password each time you launch nvclient in the future. Username: enter a use...

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    29 4.1.2.3 setup ex tab enable sync time on server open: check on start app, auto open server: check on check camera: select "open image at free position" on open server: "select auto open camera" enable back connect: check listen port: enter the port number used on your router to stream video from ...

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    30 4.1.4 log into nvclient once you have set up the parameters in nvclient you can begin to use the software to access your dvr. Click on the nvclient shortcut on your pc desktop to launch nvclient. User name: enter the user name you chose for nvclient in step 4.1.2. Password: enter the user name yo...

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    31 4.2.2 set up the dvr for access using a dynamic domain name service 4.2.2.1 network settings type: select "static" to set your preferred dvr ip address on your network. Port: this is the out-bound port for video transmission; enter 7777. Web port: this is the in-bound contact port for http. The n...

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    32 4.2.2.2 ddns settings ddns setup: in the network setup menu click "ddns setup". Ddns: select "open" to use a dynamic domain name service with the dvr. Service: select "dyndns" as your ddns service. Host name : input the host name you created when you opened your ddns account. Username: input the ...

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    33 if your isp set up your router they frequently use the username and password "admin". 4.2.3.2 administration tab click: administration tab remote management: click disable 4.2.3.3 applications & gaming tab application: enter a name to identify the application, i.E.: tal dvr start: enter the stari...

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    34 4.2.3.4 setup tab it ahs been our experience that some systems might require the ddns setup in the router, if this is the case with your system, use these instructions. Click: setup tab click: ddns tab select: dyndns.Org username: enter your ddns user name password: enter your ddns password host ...

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    35 note: the user name and password used to log into the dvr may or may not be the same user name and password used to log into nvclient. Setup ex: allows you to set automatic logo server functions. Enable sync time on server open: check on start app, auto open server: check on check camera: select ...

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    36 4.3 use internet explorer to operate the dvr from any pc connected to the internet the dvr has a web server built-in that allows you to operate the dvr using internet explorer, without the need for client software. This is very handy if you are using an office or a friend's computer and do not wa...

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    37 4.3.2.2 security tools: on the ie toolbar, click on the "tools" tab. Internet options: in the drop down menu click on "internet options". Security: in the internet options menu click on "security". Custom level: in the security settings menu click on "activex controls and plug-ins". Enable: click...

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    38 4.3.3 log into the dvr username: enter the user name you have set in your dvr, i.E. Admin. Password: enter the password you use to log into your dvr. The dvr will load the "live" view from the cameras using the built-in web server. 4.3.4 web server interface there are four setting options in "liv...

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    39 4.3.4.2 repaly (ie browser) you can play saved video from the dvr using the web server. Click the "replay" tab to enter the playback interface. Select the date of the saved video on the calendar, if the list is not generated, click on "refresh". From the "file list" you can narrow down your selec...

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    40 4.3.4.3 remote setting click "remote setting" to enter the remote setting interface. Within the remote setting interface you can set parameters for video encoding, record setting, alarm setting, ptz setting, network setting, advanced setting, and system information seven menus. Encode setting vid...

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    41 record setting click "record setting" to enter the record setting interface. Rec enable allows you to decide if a video channel is recorded. Unit of pack allows you to set the max size of the video file making it easier to download and save. Rec mode allows you to set the dvr to record at; power ...

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    42 channel alarm allows you to set the dvr to respond to various alarm events. Channel allows you to set the desired channel for alarm trigger. Event type allows you to define the type of alarm trigger the dvr will respond to. Enable allows you to toggle the alarm on or off. Sensitivity allows you t...

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    43 click "mobile" to enter the mobile settings interface. Port is the port on your router used for streaming to a smartphone network type allows you to choose the type of network used by your smartphone or tablet..

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    44 advanced setting click "advanced setting" to enter the advanced settings interface. System setting language allows you to change the language for the dvr graphical user interface. Tv mode allows you to set the video system for the country you will operate the dvr in. Time zone allows you to set t...

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    45 maintenance system operate operation allows you to set the dvr to original factory parameters or to reboot, click execute. Upgrade file allows you to locate an upgrade file saved on your pc and load it to the dvr, click upgrade. Auto maintenance enable allows you to toggle on or off. Mode allows ...

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    46 hard disk info list displays the hard drives installed into the dvr and their status, total size, and remaining storage. User setting click "user setting" to enter the user setting interface. Access account account allows you to set the account number for a user; 1 ~ 5. Enable allows you to turn ...

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    47 local setting click "local setting" to enter the local setting interface. Record save path allows you to set a path to a folder for saving video recorded from the dvr server to the local pc. Frame save path allows you to set a path to a folder for saving an image captured from the dvr server to t...