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Welcome 

 
Thank you for purchasing the G4-RTAHD series DVR.  This manual will help you to become familiar 
with your DVR in a short period of time.  Topics include hardware installation, cabling connections, 
web operations and general operating instructions such as system setup, record setup, backup 
operations, alarm setup and PTZ operations.  Before installation and operation, please read the 
following safeguards and warnings carefully. 
 

Important Safeguards and Warnings 

Electrical Safety 

All installations and operations should conform to your local electrical safety codes.  We assume no 
liability or responsibility for fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation. 

Shipping Instructions 

When shipping, please use the original packaging and padding.  This will protect your DVR under 
most circumstances. 

Installation 

Always handle electronic devices with care.  Do not apply power to the DVR before completing the 
installation.  Do not place objects on the DVR.  It is recommended to always use a surge suppressor 
or power conditioning device. 

DVR Repairs 

Examination and repair work on the DVR should be done by qualified service engineers.  
Unauthorized repair work or modifications may void any warranty agreements.  We are not liable for 
any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or repairs. 

Environment 

The DVR should be installed in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight.  The DVR should also 
have sufficient ventilation. 

Accessories 

It is recommended to use accessories approved by the manufacturer.  Before installation, please 
check the accessory kit to ensure all components are included.  Contact your vendor before 
continuing if any components are missing. 
 

Hardware Installation 

Inspect the DVR Packaging and Check Contents 

Upon receiving your DVR please check for any visible damage to the external packaging.  If the 
external packaging is damaged please document the damage and report it to the shipping agent.  
The protective materials used in packaging of the DVR will protect against most accidental damage 
during shipping and should be saved.  Immediately after opening the box please check the items 
included in the accessory against the list below.  Finally remove the DVR from the packaging 
materials. 
 

Summary of Contents for G4-RTAHD Series

Page 1: ...G4 RTAHD DVR User Manual...

Page 2: ...nel 5 Connection Sample 6 Alarm RS 485 Connection Block 6 Overview of Navigation and Controls 7 Login Logout Main Menu 7 Login 7 Main Menu 8 Logout 8 Auto Resume after Power Failure 8 Recording Operat...

Page 3: ...suppressor or power conditioning device DVR Repairs Examination and repair work on the DVR should be done by qualified service engineers Unauthorized repair work or modifications may void any warranty...

Page 4: ...ow to install add a HDD Remove the top cover from the DVR Align the HDD with the holes provided on the HDD bracket Using four screws attach the HDD to the bracket Unfasten the HDD power cable Attach t...

Page 5: ...eceives input from the remote control Shuttle Outer ring In monitor mode clockwise will move forward one channel or set of channels and counter clockwise will move backward one channel or set of chann...

Page 6: ...ange the current playback window to the next channel Window view selector Mult Cycles the monitor view to the next window view mode Alarm output control Alarm Brings up the Alarm menu Manual record co...

Page 7: ...el 13 into single full screen view In playback mode used as a toggle to add 10 to the channel to be viewed for the time period matching the search result Back Panel The rear panel of the DVR is displa...

Page 8: ...GA video output port 17 Alarm RS 485 connection block 18 Composite video output port 19 Composite video matrix output port Connection Sample The following is a sample of devices that may be connected...

Page 9: ...p the default video display is in multiple window live display mode Press Enter or left click the mouse to bring up the login interface By default the DVR has four accounts Username admin Password adm...

Page 10: ...click the shutdown icon The Shutdown interface will be shown as below There are several options to choose from The other way to log out is to press and hold the power button on the front panel for at...

Page 11: ...l number to configure or select ALL if you want to configure all channels identically This field will display channel 1 by default Week day Each day of the week may be configured individually There ar...

Page 12: ...cord or select Advanced Manual Record to go to the Manual Record menu The selections from this menu are the highest priority for recording There are three status options Schedule Manual and Stop Highl...

Page 13: ...detail which is stored per unit of time of a recording A higher bit rate will allow a better image to be produced but will use more resources such as HDD storage and network bandwidth Audio Video You...

Page 14: ...on snapshot when an alarm or motion detection event occurs otherwise the system will perform the scheduled snapshots Snapshot Image Storage In the Network menu you must configure FTP server informatio...

Page 15: ...table for control reference Basic Operation There are multiple search parameters video type channel number and time The DVR can display a maximum of 128 results for one search Use the page up down but...

Page 16: ...s in the search results list Next click backup button to proceed to the backup menu Slow playback and fast playback Refer to the following table for slow and fast playback functions Button Illustratio...

Page 17: ...information automatically Use of DHCP to acquire a dynamic IP address is not recommended TCP port Default TCP communications port value is 37777 UDP port Default UDP communications port value is 37778...

Page 18: ...the following items Please select channel first Protocol Select corresponding PTZ protocol such as PELCOD Address Input corresponding PTZ address Baud rate Select the baud rate Data bit Select the nu...

Page 19: ...ion There are a total of 8 directional arrows If you use remote control you can only use four directions up down left and right You can click the Set button or click REC button in the front panel to s...

Page 20: ...ple if your DVR IP address is 10 10 3 16 enter http 10 10 3 16 in the address column The system will display warning information to confirm that you wish to install the webrec cab control Please click...

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