BLK-DH3 Series H.264 960H 4/8/16-Channel DVR User ManualProducts: BLK-DH3004D, BLK-DH3008D, BLK-DH3016DPLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR REC
42.2 Back panel connectors2.2.1 BLK-DH3004DCVBS Out Ethernet (RJ-45)Audio In Video InUSB connectorRS-485, sensor and alarm terminationsAudio OutVGA
94SECTION 9: WEBVIEWERButton Function DescriptionCHANNEL SELECT Used to select and display one channel. SPLIT SCREEN SELECT Used to select the screen
95960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER In the Webpage Dialog menu, enter: — Server address: For access across a local network (WebViewer P
96SECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.3 SetupThe Setup feature enables you to congure your DVR through WebViewer. The Setup menu system includes the following sub
97960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.3.2 Setup RECORDUse the Record submenu to setup the recording mode for each camera channel. In the
98The MOTION ZONE parameter has two option: FULL ZONE (the entire camera image) and PARTIAL ZONE. If you select PARTIAL ZONE, you can identify the are
99960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.3.4 Setup STORAGEUse the Storage submenu to setup the recording conguration of the DVR HDD. 9.3.5
1009.3.6 Setup SECURITYUse the Security submenu to congure system permissions for each user ID. SECTION 9: WEBVIEWER
101960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.3.7 Setup NETWORKUse the Network submenu to setup the Network IP address, subnet, DNS/DDNS congur
102SECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.3.8 Setup UPGRADEUse the Upgrade submenu to remotely install new rmware into the DVR. 9.3.9 Setup INFORMATIONUse the Infor
103960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWERWebViewer Search windowTable 25. WebViewer Search window componentsButton Function DescriptionTIMESTA
5960H H.264 DVR User Manual2.2.2 BLK-DH3008DCVBS OutEthernet (RJ-45)Audio InVideo InUSB connectorRS-485, sensor and alarm terminationsAudio OutVGA mo
104SECTION 9: WEBVIEWERButton Function DescriptionMARK IN / MARK OUTUse these buttons to mark the starting point and ending point of video clips you w
105960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.5 Backup recorded videoVideo clips (sections of video tracks) can be backed up and saved for playb
106SECTION 9: WEBVIEWER2. Click OK. A snapshot of the screen image will be saved in .BMP format.
107960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACSECTION 10 Blackhawk for Mac™BlackHawk for MAC™, the network-based administrative interfac
108SECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACIf you are accessing your DVR across the internet, your DVR may be addressed through a port forwarded by a router or a
109960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MAC10.1.3 Connecting to your DVRConsidering the network settings of your DVR and those of your
110SECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MAC3. Double-click the BlackHawk for MAC icon to start the application. 10.2.1 Connecting to your DVRIn the Login fram
111960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACTable 26. Live window controlsButton DescriptionTime DisplayAfter connecting to the DVR, th
112SECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACButton DescriptionSITE ENTRYClick the icon and the window to register the number of site will be displayed. When the n
113960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MAC10.4 Closing the applicationThere are two ways to close the BlackHawk for MAC application:
62.2.3 BLK-DH3016DCVBS, SPOT OutEthernet (RJ-45)Audio InVideo InUSB connectorRS-485, sensor and alarm terminationsAudio OutVGA monitor outPower conne
114SECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACThe Search window will open. Table 27. Search window controls and indicatorsButton DescriptionTime DisplayAfter connec
115960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACButton DescriptionDate & TimeThe Date & Time frame indicates:• Year and month (at t
116SECTION 10: BLACKHAWK FOR MACFollowing is a 1-channel view captured from recorded video. 10.6 Search for and playback video To search for and play
117960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPSSECTION 11 BLACKHAWK Mobile Phone AppsThe BLK-DH30 series DVRs are supported by
118SECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS3. Enter the Site Information for your DVR in the elds shown, select Live mode, then click Connect. 4. Th
119960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS11.1.3 PTZ ControlTo use the PTZ functions of a PTZ camera, tap the menu button t
120SECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS 5. Tap the menu button. The Playback menu icons will appear.11.2 BlackHawk for Android™BlackHawk for Andr
121960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS11.2.1 Installing BlackHawk1. Open the Google Play™ store (https://play.google.c
122SECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS11.2.3 PTZ ControlTo use the PTZ functions of a PTZ camera, tap the channel screen. The name of the selecte
123960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS2. Select the date, hour, minute, then click SET. Then playback screen and menu
7960H H.264 DVR User Manual2.2.4 RS485, sensor and alarm termination blockUse the back panel termination block to connect sensor, RS-485, and alarm o
124SECTION 11: BLACKHAWK MOBILE PHONE APPS11.2.5 Screen Shot and ViewerTo capture live and playback screen, click capture button: .To search and vie
125960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONSSECTION 12 SpecicationsTable 28. SpecicationsITEM BLK-DH3004D BLK-DH3008D BLK-DH3016DVideoI
126SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONSITEM BLK-DH3004D BLK-DH3008D BLK-DH3016DUser I/F Input Method Front panel buttons, remote control, mouse, keyboard contro
127960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX A: DVR COMPATIBLE HARD DISK DRIVESAPPENDIX A DVR Compatible Hard Disk DrivesTable 29. Compatible HDDsManufactu
128Manufacturer Model Capacity RPM BUFFERHITACHI®HDS723020BLA642 2TB 7200 RPM 64MBHDS722020ALA330 2TB 7200 RPM 32MBHDS721010DLE630 1TB 7200 RPM 32MBHD
129960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX A: DVR COMPATIBLE HARD DISK DRIVESManufacturer Model Capacity RPM BUFFERWestern Digital® (cont.)WD5000AVCS 500GB
130APPENDIX B: ESTIMATED STORAGE CAPACITYAPPENDIX B Estimated Storage CapacityThe storage capacity of your system depends on several variables, HDD
131960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX C: DEVICE LOGAPPENDIX C Device LogThe following table is provided as an aid to setting up and logging the anal
132APPENDIX D: DDNS SETUP WITH OBSDDNSCENTER.COMAPPENDIX D DDNS setup with obsddnscenter.comObservint Technologies recommends that to setup your DVR
133960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX D: DDNS SETUP WITH OBSDDNSCENTER.COM3. On the DDNS SERVER1 line, then click the (submenu) button. Then the DD
82.3 Remote ControlTypical Remote Control NOTEThe remote control provided with your DVR may appear dierent from the one shown above. However, the bu
134APPENDIX D: DDNS SETUP WITH OBSDDNSCENTER.COM6. To create a permanent link to your DVR, click the SETUP in the lower-right corner to open the SETU
135960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX D: DDNS SETUP WITH OBSDDNSCENTER.COM — Enter thePort No. (port number) of DVR. The default port number is 5445.
136APPENDIX E: DVR SETUP MENU COMPONENTSAPPENDIX E DVR Setup Menu Components The following lists show the components in each SETUP menu tab (submenu
137960H H.264 DVR User ManualAPPENDIX E: DVR SETUP MENU COMPONENTSSTORAGE• OVERWRITE• DISK FORMAT• DISK INFO — RECORDING LIMIT DAYS• S.M.A.R.T SYS
138APPENDIX E: DVR SETUP MENU COMPONENTSQUICK SETUP• USE QUICK SETUP• INPUT DESIRED DAYS• CUSTOMER SETTINGS — RESOLUTION — FRAME RATE — QUALITY — R
9960H H.264 DVR User Manual2.4 DVD-R/W Optical drive installationIf your DVR does not include an internal DVD-R/W drive, use the following procedure
104. Remove the optical drive tray door retain screw from the inside of the DVR front panel. See the picture below. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Op
11960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUP6. Plug a SATA data and power cable assembly into the mating connectors on the back
12SECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUPSATA1 connectorSATA power connectorsPC boardEnsure that the data and power cable connectors are fully seated o
13960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUPFor attaching bracket to DVD-R/W (at-head, ne-thread screws (4))For attaching brac
iiCAUTIONOperate this system only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in temperatures or at
14SECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUP4. Attach a mounting bracket to each side of the HDD as shown below using the pan-head medium- thread screws
15960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUP6. Position the HDD into the HDD bay as shown below. Secure the drive to the chassi
16SECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUPSATA0 connectorSATA power connectorsPC boardHDDEnsure that the data and power cable connectors are fully seate
17960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUP3. Position the HDD in the optical bay as shown below, and attach it to the chassis
18SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPSECTION 3 System Setup3.1 Starting the system for the rst timeWhen booting the system for the rst time, the following me
19960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPTypical System Desktop Display With One Camera Active3.1.1 Entering the SETUP menu1. To enter the
20SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPNOTEFor improved security, change the password. You can select a new password through the SECURITY tab in the SETUP menu.Open
21960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPOpen SubmenuDrag to adjustOpen Drop-down ListTable 7. DISPLAY menu optionsItem DescriptionOSDEnable
22SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP3.3 RECORD menuClicking the RECORD tab opens the RECORD menu. Table 8. Menu Items in Recording Mode SetupMenu Item Descripti
23960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPMenu Item DescriptionRESOLUTIONSelect either CIF, Half D1, D1, or 960H. FRAME RATE Set the frame ra
iii960H H.264 DVR User ManualTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Introduction ...1SECTION
24SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPTable 9. RECORD menu SCHEDULE setupMenu Item DescriptionCHANNELSelect the channel for the schedule you are setting.MODE Click
25960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPTable 10. Menu Items in Device Setup ScreenItem DescriptionALARM OUTSet the sensor, motion, and vid
26SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionMOTION ZONESelect either Full Zone or Partial Zone for motion sensing. FULL ZONE: The motion sensor is active
27960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP3.5 STORAGE menuClicking the STORAGE tab opens the storage menu. Navigate through the menu items u
28SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionDISK INFO Click the submenu button to view hard drive information Click DETAIL to show the performance health
29960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPTable 12. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup ScreenItem DescriptionDVR IDSelect the submenu button to open
30SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionNTPClick the NTP eld and select ON, then click the submenu button to open the NTP setup menu. Use this featu
31960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPNOTEYou must be a user with Admin permissions to congure the SECURITY menu. Table 13. Menu Items i
32SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionUSER NAMEOpen the submenu to select a particular username to congure. By default, the ADMIN user has all pri
33960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP3.8 NETWORK menuClicking the NETWORK tab opens the setup menu. Navigate through the menu items usi
iv4.2 ARCHIVE search ...444.2.1 Log search ...
34SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionNETWORK TYPESelect a type of network connection. Options are: DHCP or STATIC. NOTE: Depending on the type sel
35960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP3.8.1 Network portsWhen you connect one or more DVRs to a network through an IP sharing device, ea
36SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPTable 15. CONFIG menu itemsItem DescriptionSAVE SETUP TO A USBClick the submenu icon. To save the current system conguration
37960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUPItem DescriptionSOFTWARE UPGRADEClick the submenu icon. Select SCAN to search the USB le for rmwa
38Table 16. QUICK SETUP menu itemsItem DescriptionUSE QUICK SETUPSelect the Checkbox to use the Quick Setup. INPUT DESIRED DAYS When you enters the DE
39960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 4 Live, Search, and PlaybackIn the Live screen, video inputs from the cameras are displayed the On-screen displa
40Icon DescriptionSequence button. Click this button to use a sequence function.Manual Record button. Click this button to begin recording. Alarm-out
41960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACKOSD menuYou can open the on-screen display menu with the mouse by right-clicking anyw
42SECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4.1.1 TIME-LINE searchThe TIME-LINE search window is used to nd stored video by using the time line bar. Sele
43960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4.1.2 EVENT searchUse EVENT search to quickly nd recordings associated with specic
v960H H.264 DVR User Manual8.4 Setup ...768.4.1 General Setup ...
44SECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4.1.5 GO TO SPECIFIC TIME searchIn the SEARCH window, select GO TO SPECIFIC TIME, then use the mouse with the
45960H H.264 DVR User ManualNOTEBefore you can search for an Archived video clip, clips must rst be backed up. See Backup video clip below. To perfor
46SECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4.3 PLAY modePlaying a recorded event changes the DVR mode from SEARCH to PLAY. While in PLAY mode, you can re
47960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACKPlayback controls are located at the bottom of the screen. Mode Backup CloseTimestamp
48SECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4.4 Backup video clipYou can archive the video clip by clicking the Backup button in Play mode (see the screen
49960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 4: LIVE, SEARCH, AND PLAYBACK4. Click NEXT to save the video clip. Allow the backup operation to complete before
50SECTION 5: PTZ CONTROLSECTION 5 PTZ ControlTo control the PTZ functions of the camera, select Camera PTZ on the OSD menu. Use the p, q, t, and u b
51960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 6 : BACKUPSECTION 6 BackupStill images and video clips can be backed up in both Live mode and Playback mode, and
52SECTION 6 : BACKUP2. Select the media type for the backup. STILL IMAGE. 3. Select the destination of the backup. The screen shown below list all o
53960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 6 : BACKUP2. When the BACKUP window opens, select NSF (native video format), or AVI (video format), then select N
vi10.1 Getting started ...10710.1.1 Finding the DVR network settings ...
54SECTION 6 : BACKUP2. In the calendar window, select a date, then select Next. 3. Scroll through the archive list and highlight the le of interest
55960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 6 : BACKUPHD Player screen
56SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARESECTION 7 Remote Client SoftwareRemote Client software is used to remotely monitor a single DVR. It can be used t
57960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE3. Select the preferred program folder, then click Next. The setup status screen will op
58SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARETable 20. Remote Client window componentsButton Function Description WINDOW CONTROLButtons for expanding the image
59960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWAREButton Function DescriptionPTZ camera functions: Scan, Tour, Menu ControlsThese icons inv
60SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWAREGeneral options include: • Security Option: Set a password for security options. If set, you must enter the passwo
61960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE In the Site Addition menu, enter: • Site Name: Enter an appropriate name for the DVR yo
62SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.4.3 Event SetupTo open the Event menu, click the Event entry in the left frame of the Setup window. The Event me
63960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWAREAfter entering all elds in the Event Search menu, click OK to save your entries and exit
1960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 1: INTRODUCTIONSECTION 1 IntroductionFeatures• H.264 video compression • HDMI 1080p Video Output• QUADPLEX: Si
64SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.4.6 Record Disk SetupTo open the Record Disk menu, click the Disk entry in the left frame of the Setup window. U
65960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.5 Connecting to a DVRTo connect to a DVR, click the Connect button. The Connect dialog
66SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.6 Remote Search mode and functionsAfter connecting to the DVR, the Remote Client can be used to search for and p
67960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWAREButton Function DescriptionSPLIT-SCREEN MODE Select a split-screen mode 4-, 9-, or 16-cha
68SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.6.2 Backing up video from the DVR on the Remote Client PCVideo recorded in the DVR can be backed up on the PC wh
69960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE8. To backup the video clip you marked, stop the video playback, then press the BACKUP b
70SECTION 7: REMOTE CLIENT SOFTWARE7.6.3 Image captureA still image of a screen can be captured in either Live mode or Search mode, then saved as a B
71960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARESECTION 8 Multi Client SoftwareMulti Client software can monitor several DVRs (sites) si
72SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE3. Select the program folder and click Next. The setup status screen is displayed. Allow the application to fully i
73960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARETable 22. Multi Client screen componentsButton Function Description WINDOW CONTROLButtons
2SECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUPSECTION 2 Hardware Overview and Setup2.1 Front panel controls and indicators (all models)4/8/16 Channel DVR
74SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWAREButton Function DescriptionPAUSE Freezes the screen ALARMRECORD Enable/disable recording of live video. SPEAKER, MIC
75960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE 3. In the Net Finder right pane, click the DVR you want to add, then click the Add butto
76SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE8.3.2 Event ListClicking the Event List icon opens the Event List window for the current Multi Client session. 8.4
77960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWAREAfter entering all elds in the Site Additions window, click OK to save your entries and e
78SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWAREAfter entering all elds in the Event Search menu, click OK to save your entries and exit the Setup menus. 8.4.4 Re
79960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE8.4.5 Record Disk SetupTo open the Record Disk menu, click the Disk entry in the left fra
80SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWAREAfter selecting the preferred options in the Display menu for each site, click OK to save your entries and exit the
81960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE3. After entering all elds in the Site Additions menu (see above) click OK to save your
82SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE8.5.2 Capture A still-image of a screen can be captured in either Live mode or Search mode and saved as a BMP or JP
83960H H.264 DVR User ManualTable 23. Multi Client search window componentsButton Function Description FUNCTIONSSETUP: Opens the Setup menuCAPTURE:
3960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUPNo. Name Description4 ..AUDIOJump/step backward. In playback mode, the playback posi
84SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWAREButton Function Description TIMELINE BarDisplays a timeline for the date selected in the calendar frame. Time span
85960H H.264 DVR User Manual8.6.2 Backing up video from the DVR on the Multi Client PCVideo recorded in the DVR can be backed up on the PC where the
86SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE9. In the Backup menu, select the options you want, then click OK. 10. A pop-up window will appear when the backup
87960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE2. In the directory frame, select the site(s) you want to play recordings of. The calenda
88SECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE8.7.1 AVI backup during playback Video recorded by the Multi Client is saved on the local PC in .NDB le format. To
89960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 8: MULTI CLIENT SOFTWARE5. In the Backup menu, select the options you want, including the AVI le format, then cl
90SECTION 9: WEBVIEWERSECTION 9 WebViewerWebViewer, the browser-based administrative interface to the DVR, can be used with Mozilla® Firefox®, Googl
91960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER2. Open the URL http://<url of DVR>. For the DVR used for this document, the URL of the DVR, fr
92SECTION 9: WEBVIEWER7. In the Start Copying Files window, click Next. 8. Click Finish in the InstallShield Wizard Complete window to close the ins
93960H H.264 DVR User ManualSECTION 9: WEBVIEWER9.2 Using WebViewerThe WebViewer initial screen appears within the browser window after you successfu
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