The Grand Tour

A reference tour of the LTS Sapphire Series CVI DVR front and rear panels for every model, plus remote control and mouse operations.

This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations.

Front Panel

Smart 1U

Smart 1U front panel showing the indicator panel

Icon	Name	Function
	HDD status indicator	The indicator is off when the HDD is running normally. The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in malfunction.
	Power status indicator	The indicator is off when the power is connected abnormally. The indicator glows blue when the power is connected normally.
	Network status indicator	The indicator is off when the network connection is correct. The indicator glows blue when the network connection is abnormal.

E Model

E Model front panel with power button, status indicators, and USB port

No.	Button/Icon	Function
1	Power	Turns on/off the DVR. The indicator glows blue when the DVR is turned on.
2	HDD status indicator	The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in malfunction.
3	Network status indicator	The indicator glows blue when the network connection is abnormal.
4, 5, 6	Battery status indicator	When the battery remains full or no less than sixty percent, the No.4 indicator is on, and the No.5 and No.6 are out. When the battery remains between thirty percent and sixty percent, the No.5 indicator is on and the others are out. When the battery remains between one percent and thirty percent, the No.6 indicator is on and the others are out. When the battery is exhausted, the DVR is turned off, or there is no battery attached to the DVR, all the three indicators are out.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Compact 1U

Compact 1U front panel with HDD, NET, POWER indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
2	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
3	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
4	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

MINI 1U

MINI 1U front panel

No.	Port Name	Function
1	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
2	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
3	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
4	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Cooper 1U

Cooper 1U front panel with status indicators and USB port

1U

1U front panel with status indicator light, HDD, NET, POWER indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.

1.5U

1.5U front panel with status indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

2U

2U front panel with status indicators and dual USB ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Rear Panel

Smart 1U

Smart 1U rear panel with video input, USB, VGA, HDMI, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
3	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
7		Ground terminal.

E Model

E Model rear panel with video, audio, RS-485, HDMI, VGA, USB, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
6	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
7, 8	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	Power output port	Outputs 12V DC power.
12	Ground	Ground terminal.

Compact 1U

Compact 1U rear panel with video, audio, HDMI, network, RS-485, VGA, USB and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
7	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
8	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
10	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.
11		Ground terminal.

MINI 1U

MINI 1U rear panel with alarm input/output, video, audio, DB25, HDMI, USB, network, RS-485 and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.
1	Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)	Three groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end.
1		Ground.
2	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
3	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input port 1.
4	DB25 port	Connects to the audio splitter taken from the package to convert to audio input port which receives the audio signal from devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input ports 2–16.
5	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
6	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
8	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
9	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
13	Power cable fastener	Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR to prevent loss.
14		Ground terminal.

MINI 1U rear panel variant supporting general analog/PoC camera input

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to general analog camera/PoC camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
8	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
9	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
10		Ground terminal.
11	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
12	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.

Cooper 1U

Cooper 1U rear panel with video, audio, VGA, HDMI, USB, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
6	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
7	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
8	Power input port	Inputs power.
9	GND	Ground.

1U

1U rear panel with alarm input/output, video, audio, HDMI, USB, network, RS-485, VGA and power ports

1U rear panel variant with alarm and audio in/out blocks

No.	Port Name	Function
1		Ground terminal.
2	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
2	Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)	Three groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end.
2		Ground.
3	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
4	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
6	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
8	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
9	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
13	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.

1U rear panel variant supporting general analog/PoC camera input with video output

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to general analog camera/PoC camera to input video signal.
2	Video output port	Connects to video output devices such as TV.
3	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
4	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
6	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
7	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
8	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
9		Ground terminal.
10	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.

1.5U

1.5U rear panel with audio, video, alarm input/output, RS-485, network, VGA, HDMI, RS-232, USB and eSATA ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1		Ground terminal.
2	Power input port	Inputs power.
3	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
4	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5	Audio input port (MIC IN)	Two-way talk input port which receives analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone and pickup.
6	Audio output port (MIC OUT)	Two-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
7	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
8	Video output port	Connects to video output devices such as TV.
9	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
10	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
10	Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5; C1–C5; NC5)	Five groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3, Group 4: port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end. NC: Normally closed alarm output port.
10	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Four-wire full-duplex RS-485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)	Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
10	Power output control for alarm (CTRL 12V)	Controls the 6th channel power output for alarm. Turns off power output when there is alarm output. Turns on power output when the alarm is cleared.
10	12V power output port	Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the power supply shall be below 1A.
10		Ground.
11	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
12	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
13	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port. Resolution varies depending on different models.
14	RS-232 debug COM	The port is used for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
15	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
16	eSATA port	External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.

2U

2U rear panel with audio, video, alarm, RS-485, RS-232, VGA, USB, eSATA, HDMI, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
2	Video output port	Connect to video output devices such as TV.
3	Audio input port (MIC IN)	Two-way talk input port which receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.
4	Audio output port (MIC OUT)	Two-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
5	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
6	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types; NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the device and the NVR have the same ground.
6	Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5; C1–C5; NC5)	Five groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3, Group 4: port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end. NC: Normally closed alarm output port.
6	RS-485 communication port	You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
6	Four-wire full-duplex RS-485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)	Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
6	Power output control for alarm (CTRL 12V)	Controls the 6th channel power output for alarm. It is to control the on-off alarm relay output.
6	12V power output port	Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the supplying power shall be below 1A.
6	G	Ground.
7	RS-232 debug COM	It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
8	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
9	Power button	Turns on/off the Device.
10	Power input port	Inputs power.
11	Loop out	Outputs the video signal of the corresponding video input port.
12	Video input port	Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
13	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
14	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
15	eSATA port	External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.
16	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops. Resolution varies depending on different models.
17	GND	Ground.

Remote Control Operations

The remote control is not our standard accessory and might not be included in the accessory bag. It is supplied dependent on the model you purchased.

Remote control with power, address, playback, navigation and alphanumeric buttons

No.	Name	Function
1	Power button	Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
2	Address	Press this button to input device serial number, so that you can control the Device.
3	Forward	Multi-step forward speed and normal speed playback.
4	Slow motion	Multi-step slow motion speed or normal playback.
5	Next record	In playback state, press this button to play back the next video.
6	Previous record	In playback state, press this button to play back the previous video.
7	Play/Pause	In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback. In pause state, press this button to resume to normal playback. In live view window interface, press this button to enter video search menu.
8	Reverse/pause	In the reverse playback state, press this button to pause reverse playback. In the reverse playback pause state, press this button to resume to playback reversing state.
9	Esc.	Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close front interface or control).
10	Record	Start or stop record manually. In record interface, use the direction buttons to select the channel that you want to record. Press this button for at least 1.5 seconds, and the manual record interface will be displayed.
11	Direction keys	Switch between current activated controls by going left or right. In playback state, the keys control the playback progress bar. Aux function (such as operating the PTZ menu).
12	Enter/menu key	Confirms an operation. Go to the OK button. Go to the menu.
13	Multiple-window switch	Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
14	Fn	In single-channel monitoring mode, press this button to display the PTZ control and color setting functions. Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface. In motion detection interface, press this button with direction keys to complete setup. In text mode, press and hold this button to delete the last character. To use the clearing function: Long press this button for 1.5 seconds. In HDD menu, switch HDD recording time and other information as indicated in the pop-up message.
15	Alphanumeric keys	Input password, numbers. Switch channel. Press Shift to switch the input method.

Mouse Operations

The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users.

Operation	Function
Click left mouse button	Password input dialogue box pops up if you have not logged in yet. In live view window interface, you can go to the main menu. When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content. Implement the control operation. Modify check box or motion detection status. Click combo box to pop up drop-down list. In text box, click the corresponding button on the panel to enter a numeral or English character (small/capitalized). In English input mode: Click the backspace icon to enter a backspace and click the delete icon to delete the previous character. In numeral input mode: Click the clear icon to clear and click the delete icon to delete the previous character.
Double-click left mouse button	Implement special control operations such as double-click one item in the file list to play back the video. In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window. Double-click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.
Right-click	Right-click in live view window interface, the shortcut menu is displayed. For different series product, the shortcut menu may vary. Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Click scroll wheel button	In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value. Switch the items in the combo box. Page up or page down.
Point to select and move	Select current control and move it.
Dragging a selection box with left mouse button	Select motion detection zone. Select privacy mask zone.

The on-screen soft keyboard panel used for text and numeral input is shown below.

On-screen soft keyboard panel with symbol, letter and numeric keys

This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations.

Front Panel

Smart 1U

Smart 1U front panel showing the indicator panel

Icon	Name	Function
	HDD status indicator	The indicator is off when the HDD is running normally. The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in malfunction.
	Power status indicator	The indicator is off when the power is connected abnormally. The indicator glows blue when the power is connected normally.
	Network status indicator	The indicator is off when the network connection is correct. The indicator glows blue when the network connection is abnormal.

E Model

E Model front panel with power button, status indicators, and USB port

No.	Button/Icon	Function
1	Power	Turns on/off the DVR. The indicator glows blue when the DVR is turned on.
2	HDD status indicator	The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in malfunction.
3	Network status indicator	The indicator glows blue when the network connection is abnormal.
4, 5, 6	Battery status indicator	When the battery remains full or no less than sixty percent, the No.4 indicator is on, and the No.5 and No.6 are out. When the battery remains between thirty percent and sixty percent, the No.5 indicator is on and the others are out. When the battery remains between one percent and thirty percent, the No.6 indicator is on and the others are out. When the battery is exhausted, the DVR is turned off, or there is no battery attached to the DVR, all the three indicators are out.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Compact 1U

Compact 1U front panel with HDD, NET, POWER indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
2	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
3	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
4	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

MINI 1U

MINI 1U front panel

No.	Port Name	Function
1	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
2	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
3	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
4	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Cooper 1U

Cooper 1U front panel with status indicators and USB port

1U

1U front panel with status indicator light, HDD, NET, POWER indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.

1.5U

1.5U front panel with status indicators and USB port

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

2U

2U front panel with status indicators and dual USB ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Status indicator light	Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2	HDD	Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3	NET	Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4	POWER	Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5	USB port	Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard, and mouse.

Rear Panel

Smart 1U

Smart 1U rear panel with video input, USB, VGA, HDMI, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
3	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
7		Ground terminal.

E Model

E Model rear panel with video, audio, RS-485, HDMI, VGA, USB, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
6	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
7, 8	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	Power output port	Outputs 12V DC power.
12	Ground	Ground terminal.

Compact 1U

Compact 1U rear panel with video, audio, HDMI, network, RS-485, VGA, USB and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
7	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
8	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
10	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.
11		Ground terminal.

MINI 1U

MINI 1U rear panel with alarm input/output, video, audio, DB25, HDMI, USB, network, RS-485 and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.
1	Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)	Three groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end.
1		Ground.
2	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
3	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input port 1.
4	DB25 port	Connects to the audio splitter taken from the package to convert to audio input port which receives the audio signal from devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input ports 2–16.
5	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
6	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
8	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
9	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
13	Power cable fastener	Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR to prevent loss.
14		Ground terminal.

MINI 1U rear panel variant supporting general analog/PoC camera input

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to general analog camera/PoC camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
5	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
6	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
7	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
8	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
9	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
10		Ground terminal.
11	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
12	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.

Cooper 1U

Cooper 1U rear panel with video, audio, VGA, HDMI, USB, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
2	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
6	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
7	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
8	Power input port	Inputs power.
9	GND	Ground.

1U

1U rear panel with alarm input/output, video, audio, HDMI, USB, network, RS-485, VGA and power ports

1U rear panel variant with alarm and audio in/out blocks

No.	Port Name	Function
1		Ground terminal.
2	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
2	Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)	Three groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end.
2		Ground.
3	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
4	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
6	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
8	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
9	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Power input port	Inputs 12V DC power.
11	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
13	Power cable fastener	Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.

1U rear panel variant supporting general analog/PoC camera input with video output

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Video input port	Connect to general analog camera/PoC camera to input video signal.
2	Video output port	Connects to video output devices such as TV.
3	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
4	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
5	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
6	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
7	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
8	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
9		Ground terminal.
10	USB port	Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.

1.5U

1.5U rear panel with audio, video, alarm input/output, RS-485, network, VGA, HDMI, RS-232, USB and eSATA ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1		Ground terminal.
2	Power input port	Inputs power.
3	Power button	Turns on/off the DVR.
4	Audio input port	Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5	Audio input port (MIC IN)	Two-way talk input port which receives analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone and pickup.
6	Audio output port (MIC OUT)	Two-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
7	Audio output port	Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
8	Video output port	Connects to video output devices such as TV.
9	Video input port	Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
10	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
10	Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5; C1–C5; NC5)	Five groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3, Group 4: port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end. NC: Normally closed alarm output port.
10	RS-485 communication port	Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
10	Four-wire full-duplex RS-485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)	Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
10	Power output control for alarm (CTRL 12V)	Controls the 6th channel power output for alarm. Turns off power output when there is alarm output. Turns on power output when the alarm is cleared.
10	12V power output port	Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the power supply shall be below 1A.
10		Ground.
11	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
12	VGA port	Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
13	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port. Resolution varies depending on different models.
14	RS-232 debug COM	The port is used for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
15	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
16	eSATA port	External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.

2U

2U rear panel with audio, video, alarm, RS-485, RS-232, VGA, USB, eSATA, HDMI, network and power ports

No.	Port Name	Function
1	Audio output port	Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
2	Video output port	Connect to video output devices such as TV.
3	Audio input port (MIC IN)	Two-way talk input port which receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.
4	Audio output port (MIC OUT)	Two-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
5	Audio input port	Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
6	Alarm input port 1–16	Four groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types; NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the device and the NVR have the same ground.
6	Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5; C1–C5; NC5)	Five groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–C1, Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3, Group 4: port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device. NO: Normally open alarm output port. C: Alarm output public end. NC: Normally closed alarm output port.
6	RS-485 communication port	You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS-485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS-485_B is connected to the cable B.
6	Four-wire full-duplex RS-485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)	Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
6	Power output control for alarm (CTRL 12V)	Controls the 6th channel power output for alarm. It is to control the on-off alarm relay output.
6	12V power output port	Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the supplying power shall be below 1A.
6	G	Ground.
7	RS-232 debug COM	It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
8	VGA video output	Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
9	Power button	Turns on/off the Device.
10	Power input port	Inputs power.
11	Loop out	Outputs the video signal of the corresponding video input port.
12	Video input port	Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
13	Network port	Connects to Ethernet port.
14	USB port	Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
15	eSATA port	External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.
16	HDMI port	High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops. Resolution varies depending on different models.
17	GND	Ground.

Remote Control Operations

The remote control is not our standard accessory and might not be included in the accessory bag. It is supplied dependent on the model you purchased.

Remote control with power, address, playback, navigation and alphanumeric buttons

No.	Name	Function
1	Power button	Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
2	Address	Press this button to input device serial number, so that you can control the Device.
3	Forward	Multi-step forward speed and normal speed playback.
4	Slow motion	Multi-step slow motion speed or normal playback.
5	Next record	In playback state, press this button to play back the next video.
6	Previous record	In playback state, press this button to play back the previous video.
7	Play/Pause	In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback. In pause state, press this button to resume to normal playback. In live view window interface, press this button to enter video search menu.
8	Reverse/pause	In the reverse playback state, press this button to pause reverse playback. In the reverse playback pause state, press this button to resume to playback reversing state.
9	Esc.	Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close front interface or control).
10	Record	Start or stop record manually. In record interface, use the direction buttons to select the channel that you want to record. Press this button for at least 1.5 seconds, and the manual record interface will be displayed.
11	Direction keys	Switch between current activated controls by going left or right. In playback state, the keys control the playback progress bar. Aux function (such as operating the PTZ menu).
12	Enter/menu key	Confirms an operation. Go to the OK button. Go to the menu.
13	Multiple-window switch	Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
14	Fn	In single-channel monitoring mode, press this button to display the PTZ control and color setting functions. Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface. In motion detection interface, press this button with direction keys to complete setup. In text mode, press and hold this button to delete the last character. To use the clearing function: Long press this button for 1.5 seconds. In HDD menu, switch HDD recording time and other information as indicated in the pop-up message.
15	Alphanumeric keys	Input password, numbers. Switch channel. Press Shift to switch the input method.

Mouse Operations

The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users.

Operation	Function
Click left mouse button	Password input dialogue box pops up if you have not logged in yet. In live view window interface, you can go to the main menu. When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content. Implement the control operation. Modify check box or motion detection status. Click combo box to pop up drop-down list. In text box, click the corresponding button on the panel to enter a numeral or English character (small/capitalized). In English input mode: Click the backspace icon to enter a backspace and click the delete icon to delete the previous character. In numeral input mode: Click the clear icon to clear and click the delete icon to delete the previous character.
Double-click left mouse button	Implement special control operations such as double-click one item in the file list to play back the video. In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window. Double-click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.
Right-click	Right-click in live view window interface, the shortcut menu is displayed. For different series product, the shortcut menu may vary. Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Click scroll wheel button	In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value. Switch the items in the combo box. Page up or page down.
Point to select and move	Select current control and move it.
Dragging a selection box with left mouse button	Select motion detection zone. Select privacy mask zone.

The on-screen soft keyboard panel used for text and numeral input is shown below.

On-screen soft keyboard panel with symbol, letter and numeric keys

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