Magtec MT888 User manual

AHD Hybrid

Digital Video Recorder

User manual

720P AHD DVR

MT884

MT888

MT8816

1080P AHD DVR

MT894

MT898

MT8916

Model :

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Notes

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and

safely.

 There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The

updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are

subject to change without notice.

 This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using the same. Kindly remove the

cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other devices that produce heat.

 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.

 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.

 Do not power off the device at normal recording condition.

 This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment.

In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please turn off the device immediately

and get it checked by a qualified technician.

 Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.

 When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be

involved in. The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of

our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to

Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.

 This manual is suitable for many models. All examples and pictures used in the manual are

from one of the models for reference purpose.

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Features............................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Front Panel Descriptions .................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Rear Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Connections ..................................................................................................................... 4

2 Basic Operation ............................................................................................................. 7

2.1 Startup and Shutdown ...................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Startup ....................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.2 Shutdown .................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Remote Controller ........................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Using a Mouse ............................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Using the Soft Keyboard ................................................................................................ 10

2.5 Common Buttons ........................................................................................................... 11

3 Wizard Setup ............................................................................................................... 12

4 Live View ...................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Login ............................................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Live View ...................................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Sequence View ............................................................................................................... 16

4.4 Mask View ..................................................................................................................... 17

5 Add IP Cameras .......................................................................................................... 18

6 Record .......................................................................................................................... 21

6.1 Record Settings .............................................................................................................. 21

6.2 Manual Record .............................................................................................................. 23

6.3 Schedule Recording ....................................................................................................... 23

6.4 Motion Based Recording ............................................................................................... 24

6.5 Sensor Based Recording ................................................................................................ 25

7 Playback ....................................................................................................................... 27

7.1 Playback ........................................................................................................................ 27

7.2 Playback by Time Search ............................................................................................... 28

7.3 Playback by Event Search .............................................................................................. 28

7.4 Playback by File Search ................................................................................................. 29

7.5 Snap Setting and Playback by Picture Search ................................................................ 29

7.5.1 Snap Settings .......................................................................................................... 29

7.5.2 Playback by Picture Search ..................................................................................... 30

8 Backup ......................................................................................................................... 32

8.1 Backup ........................................................................................................................... 32

8.2 Clip Backup ................................................................................................................... 33

9 Alarm ........................................................................................................................... 34

9.1 Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................. 34

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9.2 Motion Alarm ................................................................................................................ 35

9.3 Video Loss Alarm .......................................................................................................... 37

9.4 Other Alarm ................................................................................................................... 37

9.5 Alarm Out ...................................................................................................................... 38

9.6 Manual Alarm ................................................................................................................ 38

10 P.T.Z ............................................................................................................................. 39

11 Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 43

11.1 Network ....................................................................................................................... 43

11.2 Sub Stream ................................................................................................................... 44

11.3 Email ............................................................................................................................ 44

11.4 Server ........................................................................................................................... 44

11.5 NAT ............................................................................................................................. 45

11.6 Other Settings .............................................................................................................. 45

12 Other Settings .............................................................................................................. 48

12.1 Basic Configuration ..................................................................................................... 48

12.1.1 System .................................................................................................................. 48

12.1.2 Time & Date ......................................................................................................... 49

12.1.3 DST ....................................................................................................................... 49

12.2 Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................... 49

12.2.1 Reset ..................................................................................................................... 50

12.2.2 Import/Export ....................................................................................................... 50

12.2.3 Block/Allow List................................................................................................... 50

13 Device Management .................................................................................................... 51

13.1 User Management ........................................................................................................ 51

13.1.1 Add, Delete & Modify User .................................................................................. 51

13.1.2 Online Users ......................................................................................................... 52

13.1.3 Logoff ................................................................................................................... 53

13.2 Disk Management ........................................................................................................ 53

13.3 View Information ......................................................................................................... 53

13.4 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... 54

13.5 Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 54

14 Remote Surveillance .................................................................................................... 55

14.1 IE Remote Surveillance by NAT .................................................................................. 55

14.1.1 NAT Settings ......................................................................................................... 55

14.1.2 NAT Access .......................................................................................................... 55

14.2 IE Remote Surveillance via LAN & WAN .................................................................. 56

14.2.1 LAN ...................................................................................................................... 56

14.2.2 WAN ..................................................................................................................... 56

14.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ...................................................................... 57

14.3.1 LAN ...................................................................................................................... 57

14.3.2 WAN ..................................................................................................................... 59

14.4 Remote Live View ....................................................................................................... 59

14.5 Remote Playback & Backup ........................................................................................ 62

14.6 Remote System Configuration ..................................................................................... 65

14.7 Tools ............................................................................................................................ 65

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14.8 Remote Management ................................................................................................... 65

Appendix A FAQ ................................................................................................................. 66

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ...................................................................... 70

Appendix C Compatible Devices ....................................................................................... 71

Appendix D DVD Writer Installation ............................................................................... 72

Introduction

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1 Introduction

1.1 Features

 Live Surveillance

 Support VGA/HDMI output

 Support AHD video input, the adjacent odd and even channels (such as Channel 1 and

Channel 2, Channel 3 and Channel 4, etc.) must be connected to the same video source ( WD1

or AHD signal may be optional)

 Support channel security by hiding live display

 Display the local record state and basic information

 Support USB to make full control

 Compression Format

 Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

 Storage

 Support to install the SATA HDD with high capacity (up to 3 TB)

 Backup

 Support USB 2.0 devices to backup

 Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through

internet

 Record and Playback

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule and Motion detection recording

 Support recycle after HDD full

 Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable

 Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

 Security

 Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk

management, remote login, live view, manual record, and playback

 Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

 Network

 Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol

 Support IE browser to do remote view

 Support NAT Access and QRCODE Scanning

 Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network

bandwidth and environment

 Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live

 Support remote time and event search, and channel playback

 Support remote full menu setup

 Support mobile surveillance by phones with iPhone & Android OS

 Support CMS/NVMS to manage multi devices on internet

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1.2 Front Panel Descriptions

The following descriptions are for reference only.

Type I:

Name

Descriptions

REC

When recording, the light is blue

Net

When access to network , the light is blue

Power

Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue

Fn

Switch the resolution of the VGA/HDMI output

Type II:

Name

Descriptions

Power

Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue

HDD

The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD

Net

The light turns blue when it is able to access the network

Backup

The light turns blue when backing up files and data

Play

The light turns blue when playing video

REC

Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue

AUDIO /+

1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup

P.T.Z / -

1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup

MENU

Enter Menu in live

INFO

Check the information of the device

BACKUP

Enter backup mode in live

SEARCH

Enter search mode in live

Exit

Exit the current interface

Manually record

Play/Pause

Rewind key

Fast forward

1-9

Input digital number and select camera

0/--

Input number 0, the number above 10

Direction Key

Change direction

Multi-Screen Switch

Change the screen mode

Enter

Confirm selection

USB

To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB

flash

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1.3 Rear Panel Descriptions

Here we only take a part of real panels for example to introduce their interfaces and

connections. The interfaces and locations of the interfaces are only for references. Please take

the real object as the standard. The adjacent odd and even channels must be connected to the

same video source.

No.

Name

Descriptions

1

AHD VIDEO IN

4CH AHD Video Inputs

2

AUDIO IN

Audio input; connect to audio input device, like microphone, pickup, etc

3

DC12V

DC12V power input

4

USB

Connect USB storage device or USB mouse

5

LAN

Network port

6

HDMI

Connect to high definition display device

7

VGA

Connect to monitor

8

AUDIO OUT

Audio output; connect to sound box

9

RS485

Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-

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No.

Name

Descriptions

1

AUDIO IN

Audio input; connect to audio input device, like microphone, pickup, etc

2

AHD VIDEO IN

16CH AHD Video Inputs

3

AUDIO OUT

Audio output; connect to sound box

4

RS485

Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-

4

HDMI

Connect to high definition display device

5

VGA

Connect to monitor

6

LAN

Network port

8

USB

Connect USB storage device or USB mouse

9

DC12V

DC12V power input

No.

Name

Descriptions

1

AUDIO IN

Audio input; connect to audio input device, like microphone, pickup, etc

2

AHD VIDEO IN

16CH AHD Video Inputs

3

AUDIO OUT

Audio output; connect to sound box

4

GND

Grounding

5

RS485

Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+; B is TX-

6

ALARM OUT

Relay output; connect to external alarm

7

ALARM IN

Alarm inputs for connecting sensors

8

HDMI

Connect to high definition display device

9

VGA

Connect to monitor

10

LAN

Network port

11

USB

Connect USB storage device or USB mouse

12

DC12V

DC12V power input

1.4 Connections

 Video Connections

Video Input: The interfaces of video inputs are BNC interfaces. The input signal is PAL/NTSC

(1.0Vp-P,75Ω).

Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. You can connect to monitor through these

video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.

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 Audio Connections

Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.

Audio Output: Connect to headphone, sound box or other audio output devices.

 Alarm Connections

Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for

example.

Alarm Input:

Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.

NO type and NC type are both available.

The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:

The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to

the following connection diagram:

Alarm Output:

The way to connect alarm output device:

Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm out port. Then insert the

signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,

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tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you

can connect the power supply as per the following figures.

 PTZ Connection

There are two types of RS485 interfaces:

（Type 1）（Type 2）

Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are used to connect speed dome. K/B interfaces are used to connect

keyboard.

Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are not only used to connect speed dome but also to connect

keyboard.

The way to connect speed dome to the AHD Hybrid DVR:

Type 1: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block and then loosen the fixed

screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into Y and Z port separately (Y is TX+;

Z is TX-) and tighten the fixed screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal block.

Finally, connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the AHD

Hybrid DVR.

Type 2: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block and then loosen the fixed

screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into A and B port separately (A is TX+;

B is TX-) and tighten the fixed screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal

block. Finally, connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the

AHD Hybrid DVR.

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2 Basic Operation

2.1 Startup and Shutdown

Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper

startup and shutdown are crucial to expending the life of your device.

2.1.1 Startup

① Connect with the power.

② The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.

③ A WIZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time

setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management. You can set up

here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If users don’t

want to setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.

Note: Press and hold ESC/Exit/FN key to switch the resolution of the VGA/HDMI

output.

2.1.2 Shutdown

You can power off the device by using remote controller, keyboard or mouse.

By remote controller:

① Press Power button. This will take you to a Shut down window. The unit will power off

after a while by clicking OK button.

② Disconnect the power.

By keyboard and mouse:

① Click Main MenuShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. The unit will power off

after a while by clicking OK button.

② Disconnect the power.

2.2 Remote Controller

① It uses two AAA size batteries.

② Open the battery cover of the remote controller.

③ Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).

④ Replace the battery cover.

Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.

1. Check batteries polarity.

2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.

3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.

4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the AHD Hybrid DVR.

If it still doesn’t work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.

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There are two kinds of remote controller. The interface of remote controller is shown as below.

Button

Function

Power Button

Switch off—to stop the device

Record Button

To start recording

-/-- /0-9

Input number or choose camera

Fn1 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Multi Button

To choose multi screen display mode

Next Button

To switch the live image

SEQ

To enter into auto dwell mode

Audio

To enable audio output in live mode

Switch

To switch the video output

Direction button

To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ

Enter Button

To confirm the choice or setup

Menu Button

To go to menu

Exit Button

To exit the current interface

Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ

To control PTZ camera

Preset Button

To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode

Cruise Button

To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode

Track Button

To go to track setting in PTZ mode

Wiper Button

To enable wiper function in PTZ mode

Light Button

To enable light function in PTZ mode

Clear Button

To return to the previous interface

Fn2 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Info Button

Get information about the device.

To control playback.Play/Pause/Stop/ Previous

Section/ Next Section/Backward/ Forward

Snap Button

To take snapshots manually

Search Button

To go to search mode

Cut Button

To set the start/end time for backup

Backup Button

To go to backup mode

Zoom Button

To zoom in the images

PIP Button

To go to picture in picture setting mode

* You shall press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again

to hide the P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, wiper or light button to enable

the relevant function.

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Entering password by remote controller

If you want to enter “123456” by IR remote controller, you shall follow the following steps.

① Move the cursor to password box and then press “Enter” button on the remote controller

to pop up a little soft keyboard.

② Move the cursor to “1” on the little soft keyboard and then press “Enter” button on the

remote controller. Next, input “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” separately like that.

③ Move the cursor to “Enter” button on the little soft keyboard and then press “Enter”

button on the remote controller.

Controlling Multiple Devices by remote controller

The default device ID of the AHD Hybrid DVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device ID

when a remote is to be used to control a single device. However when controlling multiple

devices with multiple remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID, please

refer to below steps:

① Activate remote controller to control the device: Turn the IR sensor of the remote

controller towards the IR receiver on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice on the

Button

Function

REC

Record manually

Search

To enter search mode

MEUN

To enter menu

Exit

To exit the current interface

ENTER

To confirm the choice or setup

Direction button

To move cursor in setup

ZOOM

To zoom in

PIP

To set picture in picture

To control playback. Play/ Pause/ Stop/ Previous

Section/Next Section/Backward/ Forward

Multi

To choose multi screen display mode

SEQ

To go to auto dwell mode

INFO

Get information about the device like firmware version,

HDD information

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remote, input device ID of the AHD Hybrid DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535;

the default device ID is 0) and press ENTER to confirm.

② You can check the device ID of a AHD Hybrid DVR from SetupBasicSystem

interface. You can also set multiple devices with the same device ID, however this can

cause interference if the devices are kept close to each other.

2.3 Using a Mouse

During live:

① Double-click on any camera window to see the full screen. Double-click again to return to

the previous screen.

② Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click again to hide the menu.

In Configuration:

① Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or return to the previous

menu.

② In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click.

③ It supports mouse drag. Take setting up motion detection area for example: Click

customized, hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.

In Playback:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.

In Backup:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture.

2.4 Using the Soft Keyboard

1~0：Digital number.

Enter: Confirm to enter.

Backspace: Delete the previous letter.

* Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception as indicated.

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Shift: Switch between lower case and upper case.

ESC: Exit.

2.5 Common Buttons

【Default】： Restore the settings to the factory default setting.

【Apply】： Apply and save the settings.

【Copy】： Copy button. Click this button to copy the settings of one channel to other channels

quickly.

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3 Wizard Setup

The wizard will start once the device has loaded, which will guide you through some

important settings of your device. You can follow its instructions to set. However, you can

skip this wizard by clicking “Exit” button and then go to the setup interface to do detailed

setup. To set up the wizard, follow the steps as below:

① Set device name, language, data format, time format, time zone, system date, etc. Then

click “Next” button to continue.

② Set network. Please set the network according to the actual network situation. Then click

“Next” button to continue.

③ Set the disk management. You can format the HDDs and set their properties. Then click

“Next” button to continue.

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④ Click “Next” button to complete the wizard setup.

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4 Live View

4.1 Login

You can login or log off the AHD Hybrid DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do

any other operation except changing the multi-screen display.

The default username is “admin” and the default password is “123456”.

Please input the default username and password for the first time to log in.

4.2 Live View

Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will display

at the bottom of the screen.

Symbol

Meaning

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Blue

Schedule record

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Click the icon beside the screen display mode to display a channel select dialog. 6/8/13

channels can realize single channel big screen. Images can drag to any place to display in the

live interface.

Screen Mode: You can choose a screen display mode to show the live images.

Dwell: Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The images

may be displayed as a single channel or in a grid fashion from different cameras. Dwell mode

is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to display all the available cameras.

Color: If this button is enabled, you can adjust the color of live pictures.

E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.

Audio: Enable sound.

PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ.

Snap: Click this button to snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in

the SATA disk.

Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.

Playback: Click this button to playback the record files.

You can click Move button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse to move the main menu

bar anywhere.

Click Main Menu button to go to main menu interface.

 Live View Setup

To set up camera name:

① Go to Main MenuSetupLiveLive interface.

② A software keyboard will pop up by clicking camera name area. Click the letters and (or)

digital numbers on the keyboard to input the name you want to display in live image.

③ Checkmark the camera name in the show name area. All channels will show the camera

name by checking “All” checkbox.

④ Click “Apply” to save the settings.

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