ADVR-0410H1M, ADVR-0820H2M, ADVR-1640H2M Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Below you will find brief information for Digital Video Recorder ADVR-0410H1M, Digital Video Recorder ADVR-0820H2M, Digital Video Recorder ADVR-1640H2M. This user manual describes how to install, configure, and operate the device, including live view, recording, playback, alarm settings, network settings, HDD management, camera settings, device management and maintenance, and other features. The manual also provides user tips and troubleshooting advice for common issues. It is recommended to read the user manual carefully before starting to use the device.
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User Manual of Digital Video Recorder
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters
Purpose:
By configuring the encoding parameters you can define the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on.
Before you start:
1. Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialize it.
(Menu>HDD>General)
Figure 5.1 HDD- General
2. Check the storage mode of the HDD
1) Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD.
2) If the HDD mode is Quota, please set the maximum record capacity and maximum picture capacity. For detailed information, see Chapter 10.5 Configuring Quota Mode.
3) If the HDD mode is Group, you should set the HDD group. For detailed information, see Chapter
5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording.
Figure 5.2 HDD- Advanced
Steps:
1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the encoding parameters:
Menu>Record>Encoding
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Figure 5.3 Encoding Parameters-Main Stream
2. Set encoding parameters for main stream
1) Select Record to enter the main stream settings interface.
2) Select the camera for configuration.
3) Configure the following parameters for the Main Stream (Normal) and the Main Stream (Event):
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Stream Type: Set the stream type to be Video or Video & Audio.
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Resolution: Set recording at resolution of WD1, 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF or QCIF.
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Bitrate Type: Set the bitrate type to be Variable or Constant.
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Video Quality: Set the video quality of recording, with 6 levels configurable.
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Frame Rate: Set the frame rate of recording.
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Max. Bitrate Mode: Set the mode to General or Customize (32-3072Kbps).
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Max Bitrate (Kbps): Select or customize the maximum bit rate for recording.
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Max. Bitrate Range Recommended: A recommended Max. bitrate range is provided for reference.
4) Configure the pre-record, post-record time, expired time, redundant record (this option is only available when the HDD mode is Group) and whether you want to record audio.
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Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an alarm triggered the recording at 10:00, if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records it at 9:59:55.
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Post-record: The time you set to record after the event or the scheduled time. For example, when an alarm triggered the recording ends at 11:00, if you set the post-record time as 5 seconds, it records till 11:00:05.
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Expired Time (day): The expired time is the longest time for a record file to be kept in the
HDD, if the deadline is reached, the file will be deleted. You can set the expired time to 0, and then the file will not be deleted. The actual keeping time for the file should be determined by
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Redundant Record: Enabling redundant record means you save the record files in the redundant HDD. See Chapter 5.8 Configuring Redundant Record.
Note:
The Redundant Record option is only available when the HDD mode is Group. The redundant record is to decide whether you want the camera to save the record files in the redundant HDD. You must configure the redundant HDD in HDD settings. For detailed information, see Chapter 10.4.2 Setting HDD Property.
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Record Audio: Check the checkbox to record the sound, or uncheck to record the image without sound.
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Enable 960Mode: Enable the encoding at WD1 (PAL: 960×576, NTSC: 960×480) resolution.
You can also uncheck the checkbox to disable it.
5) If you want to copy the current main stream settings to other camera (s), click Copy to enter the
Copy Camera interface. Select the camera (s) and click OK to finish the copy settings.
Figure 5.4 Copy Camera Settings
6) On the Record settings interface, click Apply to save the settings.
Note:
You can click the Restore button to restore the current main stream settings to the default parameters.
3. Set encoding parameters for sub-stream
1) Click the Substream tab to enter the Substream settings interface.
Figure 5.5 Encoding Parameters-Sub-stream
2) Configure the parameters for the sub-stream. Refer to the step of main stream settings.
3) Click Apply to save the settings.
Note:
You can click the Restore button to restore the current sub-stream settings to the default parameters.
4) If you want to copy the current sub-stream settings to other camera (s), click Copy to enter the
Copy Camera interface. Select the camera (s) and click OK to finish the copy settings.
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Key Features
- PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs
- H.264 video compression
- Encoding at up to WD1 resolution
- Dual-stream support per channel
- Independent configuration for each channel
- Motion detection alarm
- Multiple PTZ protocols supported
- Remote control and monitoring
- Backup to USB, SATA, or eSATA
- Embedded Web server
