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User Instruction Manual Models: ALIEN804 / ALIEN808 / ALIEN816Version 1.0.1Last Revised 01/11/2011Dual IP and Analogue Digital Video Recor

101.3 Operating your DVRThere are various methods for controlling your DVR including using the front panelcontrols, the infra-red remote, soft keyboa

115. Alphanumeric Buttons: Alphanumeric buttons used in various menus on the DVR.Some uses include:• Switching to the corresponding channel in Preview

127. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons:• DIRECTION Buttons: The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate betweendifferent fields and items in menus. In Playback m

131.4 Using the Infra Red controllerThe remote controller requires 2 x AAA batteries. Ensure that they are fitted with correctpolarity.The keys on th

141.4.1 If the remote controller does not operate the DVRAim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation

151.6 Using the Soft KeyboardWhen a mouse is used to perform a task on the DVR, clicking on a text input field willbring up the Soft Keyboard, shown

161.7 Rear Panel DiagramNo Description Function1 RS232 Connection for RS232 devices2 Video In BNC connectors for analogue video input3 Audio In BNC c

172. Getting Started2.1 Starting and Shutting down the DVRProper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to extending the life of your DVR.To st

182. Enter the administrator’s username and password in the dialogue box forauthentication.3. Click the Yes button.Note: Do not press the POWER button

192. Navigate to the Admin Password input field.3. Enter the admin password into the Admin Password input field. By default, thepassword is 12345.4. T

2AttentionBefore using the product, please make sure that you:Keep all liquids away from DVRInstall the DVR in a well-ventilated areaMake sure e

209. If a new HDD was recently installed, select the HDD from the list to initialise it.Initialising the HDD will format and remove all data from it.1

2116. Click the OK button. This will take you back to the Schedule tab. To copy theschedule to a different channel, select the channel or all under Co

223. Live Preview3.1 Watching a Live PreviewThe Live Preview mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at thevery top of the

233. Manual Switch:• Using Front Panel/ Remote: To move to the previous screen, click the Leftdirection button. To move to the next screen, click the

24Note: The dwell time of the preview configuration should be set before using StartAuto-switch. Also if you enter Aux monitor mode and the Aux monito

253.3 Configuring Live Preview DisplaysLive Preview displays can be customized to your own needs. These settings can beaccessed by entering the Displ

26Note 3: When a VGA display is connected to the DVR, the VGA monitor will becomethe main output. All the Live Preview operations will be available. M

273.3.2 Channel Zero EncodingSometimes the user needs to remotely view a number of cameras simultaneously throughthe web browser or client software o

284. Record Settings4.1 Configuring Settings for RecordingThere are multiple ways to setup your DVR for recording. They include setting up arecordin

29• Recording Expired Time: Sets the expiration time in days for recorded video.Recordings after expiration time would be deleted. If it is set to ‘0,

3Contents Page No.Attention 2Contents 31. Introduction 61.1 Overview 61.2 Product Key Features 71.3 Operating your DVR 101.4 Using the Infra Red co

306. Select the day you would like to setup the schedule for or select All Week to record theentire week.7. Select to record the entire day by clickin

312. Search for desired recording by entering search parameters. Search parametersinclude Camera number, Video/File Type and Start/End Time.3. Click t

324. Click the Set button. This will take you to the HDD Settings menu shown below.5. Set HDD to Read-Only.6. Click the OK button. The HDD is now read

334. Click the Set button. This will take you to the HDD Settings menu.5. Set HDD Status to Redundancy. Verify at least one other HDD is set to R/W(re

345. Playback5.1 Playing Back a RecordingYou must first search for recordings to play them back. There are multiple ways to searchfor recordings, inc

355.2 Playing Back from a Video SearchTo playback files from a video search:1. Enter into the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Video Search.2.

365.3 Playing Back from Event SearchTo playback files from a video event search:1. Enter into the Event Search menu by clicking Menu > Event Search

37previous 5 minutes. You may also press the Play button to view the day’s recordingsfor the selected channel.3. You may also select additional channe

382. Set Start Time and End Time.3. Click the Search button.4. A list of results with your search criteria will be returned. Select the videolog to pl

39 4. Before selecting Analyze to start analysis, you also can select full-screendetection, configure the sensitivity level, etc. 5. You will go to

45. Playback 345.1 Playing Back a Recording 345.1.1 Understanding the Playback Interface 345.2 Playing Back from a Video Search 355.3 Playing Back

406. BackupBacking up Recorded FilesRecorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, USBHDDs or a DVD writer. You backup

416. Select device to export to from drop-down list (USB Flash Drive, USBHDD, DVD Writer). If backup device is not recognised:• Click the Refresh butt

426.2 Exporting Event Search FilesTo export recorded files via Event Search1. Enter the Event Search menu by clicking Menu > Event Search2. Set t

432. Using the Clip Start/Stop button in the Playback Control Panel, select thestart and end of the video clip during playback.3. Repeat for additiona

443. You may go to recorded files export interface following the above explanation insection Exporting Files or Exporting Video Clips. The Export menu

457. Alarm Settings7.1 Configuring Alarms7.1.1 Setting up Motion DetectionUsing motion detection recording will increase the number of days your DV

464. Click the Area Settings button to enter the Motion Detection area and Sensitivityconfiguration interface.5. The Motion Detection area, shown belo

479. Select cameras to trigger for recording when motion is detected by checking thecheckboxes under the desired cameras.10. Select Schedule tab to se

487. Click the OK button to complete setup.You may now add a schedule to start recording when an alarm is triggered (SeeScheduling a Recording).Alarm

493. Configure the settings for selected output.4. Select OK to save and exit.Note: If the Hold For option is selected as Manually Stop, the alarm wil

59.3.2 Customising Presets 619.3.3 Customising Patrols 629.3.4 Customising Patterns 6310. Camera Management 6510.1 Configuring IP Cameras 6510.2

502. Select camera under Channel number to configure video loss detection and click theSet button.3. Select the Advanced tab.4. Check the Video Loss D

517.1.5 Detecting Video TamperingVideo tampering (i.e. moving camera to a different position) can also be detected and setto trigger an action on you

527. Right click mouse to set detection sensitivity. There are three options, Low, Medium orHigh.8. Click OK to return to the Camera Settings/Manageme

537.2 Setting ExceptionSetting exceptions allow the DVR to alert you when irregular events occur. These eventsinclude:• HDD Full: All installed HDDs

54• Audio Warning: Triggers an audible beep when exception is detected.• Notify Surveillance Centre: Sends a signal to remote alarm host when exceptio

554. If you would like to configure your own settings, enter the settings for:• IP Address: IP address you would like to use for your DVR.• Subnet Mas

56Under DVR Domain Name, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website. Lastly, enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNSnetwork.8

573. Click the Set button next to Host/Others to enter the Host/Others menu.4. Enter Alarm Host IP and Alarm Host Port. Alarm Host IP is the IP of the

588.1.8 Configuring Server and HTTP PortsIf you would like to change the server and HTTP ports from the default settings, you cando so in the Network

594. Enter e-mail settings. Please refer to details above.5. Click the Test button to test e-mail settings.6. Select Advanced tab to enable Attached J

61. Introduction1.1 OverviewThe Alien800 series of digital video recorders comprise of the following models:ALIEN816This DVR is the 16 channel hybrid

609. PTZ Controls9.1 Navigating PTZ Menus9.2 Configuring PTZ SettingsSettings for a PTZ camera must be configured before it can be used. Before pro

612. Select channel where PTZ camera is installed next to Camera label.3. Enter PTZ settings so it matches that of the PTZ camera.4. Click OK button t

629.3.3 Customising PatrolsPatrols can be setup to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for aset duration before moving on to

634. Click OK to return to Patrol Management menu and repeat steps 2-3 toconfigure other key points.5. After all key points have been configured, clic

643. Select a Pattern Number.4. To record a new pattern, select the Run Record button to start recording of themovements of the PTZ. Use the PTZ contr

6510. Camera Management10.1 Configuring IP CamerasDepending on the model of your DVR, IP cameras can be setup and used in conjunctionwith regular an

66Click OK to save setting. A confirmation message will appear on the screen asking you toreboot the DVR. Click Yes to reboot.After the system has reb

679. Click OK to exit out of the Camera Management menu.To adjust IP camera compression settings:10. Enter the Record Settings menu, shown below by cl

6814. Select the Substream in the Encoding Parameters. Substream allows the setting ofresource settings for network preview only and does not affect m

693. Select the Advanced tab to enter the Advanced Camera Settings menu shown below.4. Check the Mask checkbox to enable feature.5. Click the Area Set

71.2 Product Key FeaturesCompression:• Supports PAL/NTSC video input.• Adopts H.264 video compression standard.• DSDH digital video recorders support

703. Select the Advanced tab to enter the Advanced Camera Settings as shown below.4. Click the Set button next to the Image Settings label.5. Adjust t

7111. HDD Management11.1 Initialising HDDsA newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be first initialised before it can be usedwith your DVR. Init

722. Click Add to enter Network HDD menu.3. Select the type as NAS or IP SAN.4. Select Add button to add network HDD to HDD list.5. Select the network

73To setup specified channels to be recorded on a particular HDD group:6. Select Set Cameras for HDD Group tab to enter setup interface.7. Select chan

7411.4 Setting HDD StatusYou may change the behavior of your HDD by changing its status. The status of a HDDcan be set to redundancy, read-only or re

7511.5 Checking HDD StatusYou may check the status of any of the installed HDDs on your DVR at anytime.To check the status of a HDD:1. Enter the HDD

7611.6 Configuring HDD AlarmsHDD alarms can be set to trigger when an HDD is uninitialised or in an abnormal state.To set HDD alarms:1. Enter Excepti

7712. DVR Management12.1 Configuring General SettingsGeneral settings such as the system language can be configured in theGeneral Settings menu of yo

7812.2 Configuring Advanced SettingsTo configure more advanced settings:1. Enter the General Settings menu, shown above by clicking Menu > Setting

792. Configure RS-232 Settings.3. The RS-232 port can be used in two ways:• Parameter Control: Connect a PC to the DVR using the PC serial port. Devic

8• Supports Pre-record and Post-record time for alarm, motion detection and intelligentalarm, and pre-record time for schedule and manual recording.•

802. Enter information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’sMAC address.3. The Level is the user level and is separated into t

817. Click on the Network Permission tab to configure network privileges, as shownbelow.The network settings include:• Remote Log Search: Remotely vie

82The channel settings include:• Remote Live View: Select and view live video over the network.• Local Manual Record: Locally start and stop manual re

8312.5 Importing & Exporting ConfigurationConfiguration information from your DVR can be exported to a USB device andimported into another DVR. T

843. Select the Local Upgrade tab.4. Select the firmware on the USB device.5. Select Upgrade to begin the update process.6. After the system firmware

8512.7 Restoring Default SettingsTo restore default factory settings to your DVR:1. Enter the Default Settings menu by clicking Menu > Maintenance

86• Network Status: Network status such as IP address, gateway, DNS server,client port, etc.• HD Status: Hard disk status on DVR .2. Select OK to exit

874. To view more detailed information about a particular log entry, select the entry andclick the Details button.5. If applicable, you may also view

8813. Glossary• Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locallywhile transmitting a lower resolution stream over

8914. Frequently Asked Questions• Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting?There are a few reasons for the warning beep your DVR makes after

9• Supports remote manual recording.• Supports remote manual alarm output control.• Supports JPEG image capture.• Supports remote PTZ control.• Suppor

9015. Menu StructureManualRecordVideoSearchSettingsManualAlarmMaintenanceHelpHard DrivesShutdownEventSearchGeneralCameraRecordNetworkAlarmPTZRS232User

9116. Record Times for 16 channel DVRCIF modeFrameRateHDD320GbHDD640GbHDD750GbHDD1.0TbHDD1.5TbHDD2.0Tb253dys 7hr 6dy 14hr 7dy 17hr 10dy 7hr 15dy 11hr