Hikvision DS-6701HFHI/V User manual

Brand: Hikvision

Model: DS-6701HFHI/V

Category: Video servers/encoders

Type: User manual

User Manual of Network Audio/Video Encoder

Network Audio/Video Encoder

User Manual

UD.6L0202D2215A01

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his

own expense.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply

therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive

2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted

municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local

supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection

points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted

municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery

information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate

cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a

designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.

The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.

Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.

Warnings

● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or

end-user.

● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation

and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

● Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with

100~240 VAC, 48VDC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical

specifications for detailed information.

● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire

hazard.

● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.

● If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then

please contact the service center.

Warnings Follow these

safeguards to prevent serious

injury or death.

Cautions Follow these

precautions to prevent

potential injury or material

damage.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

• Unit is designed for indoor use only.

• Keep all liquids away from the device.

• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it

may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or

equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery

manufacturer.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8 
1  Description .............................................................................................................. 8 
2  Features ................................................................................................................... 8 
Chapter 2 Panels and Connections .......................................................................................................10 
1  Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 10 
2  Rear Panel .............................................................................................................. 11 
Chapter 3 Activation and Initial Network Configuration for the Encoder ..........................................12 
1  Setting the Admin Password via Web Browser...................................................... 12 
2  Setting Admin Password and Modifying Network Parameters via Client Software
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 
Chapter 4 Access to DS-6700 by WEB Browser ...................................................................................16 
Chapter 5 Live View .............................................................................................................................19 
1  Starting Live View .................................................................................................. 19 
1.1  Main/Sub Stream Live View .......................................................................... 20 
1.2  Full-screen Mode ........................................................................................... 20 
2  Capturing the Picture ............................................................................................ 20 
3  Operating PTZ Control ........................................................................................... 21 
3.1  Operating PTZ Movement ............................................................................. 21 
3.2  Setting/Calling a Preset ................................................................................. 22 
Chapter 6 Device Configuration...........................................................................................................25 
1  Local Configuration ................................................................................................ 25 
2  System Time Settings ............................................................................................ 26 
3  Network Settings ................................................................................................... 29 
3.1  Configuring TCP/IP Settings ........................................................................... 29 
3.2  Configuring DDNS Settings ............................................................................ 29 
3.3  Configuring PPPoE Settings ........................................................................... 32 
3.4  Configuring Port Settings ............................................................................... 33 
3.5  Configuring NAT Settings ............................................................................... 34 
3.6  Configuring SNMP Settings ............................................................................ 35 
3.7  Configuring Email Settings ............................................................................. 35 
3.8  Configuring HTTPS Settings............................................................................ 37 
3.9  Configuring Active Multicast ......................................................................... 38 
3.10  Configuring Remote Alarm Host and Multicast ............................................. 39 
3.11  Configuring Platform Access .......................................................................... 39 
3.12  Configuring RTMP .......................................................................................... 40 
Chapter 7 Camera Settings ..................................................................................................................41 
1  Configuring Display Parameters ............................................................................ 41 
2  Configuring OSD Settings ....................................................................................... 41 
3  Configuring Video Settings .................................................................................... 44 
4  Configuring Audio Settings .................................................................................... 45 
5  Configuring Target Cropping .................................................................................. 45 

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6  Adjusting VGA Output Position ............................................................................. 47 
7  Configuring and Handling Alarms .......................................................................... 48 
7.1  Configuring Motion Detection ....................................................................... 48 
7.2  Configuring External Alarm Input .................................................................. 51 
7.3  Configuring Video Loss Alarm ....................................................................... 53 
7.4  Configuring Video Tampering Alarm ............................................................. 53 
7.5  Handling Exception ........................................................................................ 54 
8  Configuring Privacy Mask ...................................................................................... 55 
9  Configuring RS-485 Settings .................................................................................. 57 
Chapter 8 Storage Configuration .........................................................................................................58 
1  Adding Network Disk ............................................................................................. 58 
2  Record Settings ...................................................................................................... 61 
2.1  Configuring Packet Time of Recording .......................................................... 61 
2.2  Configuring Holiday Settings ......................................................................... 61 
2.3  Configuring Scheduled Recording .................................................................. 63 
Chapter 9 Playback ..............................................................................................................................66 
Chapter 10 Managing User Accounts .....................................................................................................68 
1  Adding a User ........................................................................................................ 68 
2  Modifying a User ................................................................................................... 69 
3  Deleting a User ...................................................................................................... 70 
Chapter 11 Log Search and Maintenance ..............................................................................................71 
1  Log Search ............................................................................................................. 71 
2  Viewing Device Information .................................................................................. 72 
3  Upgrade & Maintenance ....................................................................................... 72 
3.1  Rebooting the Device .................................................................................... 72 
3.2  Restoring Default Settings ............................................................................. 72 
3.3  Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ....................................................... 73 
3.4  Upgrading the System .................................................................................... 74 
Chapter 12 Specifications .......................................................................................................................75 
Chapter 13 FAQ .....................................................................................................................................76 
 

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Description

Developed on the basis of the latest encoding technology, DS-6700HFHI/V Series Audio/Video Encoder Server

allows the analog signal to be digitized and then stored in micro SD card/network disk or transmitted via network.

The DS-6700HFHI/V provides HDMI and VGA input at up to 1080p resolution

Adopting the latest embedded processor, the DS-6700HFHI/V Series Audio/Video Encoder provides more

powerful capabilities in audio/video encoding; various network protocols are supported; and code downloaded in

FLASH ensures high stability and reliability of system performance.

1.2 Features

Encoding

 H.264 encoding formats available; independent configuration of encoding formats for main stream and sub

stream;

 1-ch HDMI or VGA video input and 1-ch VGA video loop output provided;

 Encoding at HD resolution of 1080p/720p/UXGA, etc.;

 Dual stream encoding.

 VGA picture position adjustment and target cropping (for HDMI/VGA output).

 Up to 128G Micro SD card available;

 NFS/iSCSI protocol to realize NAS/IPSAN network storage;

 Either compound streams encoding or video stream encoding selectable; audio and video synchronization

during compound streams encoding.

Network

 One 10M/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface.

 Cross-platform access via multi-browsers such as IE, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, etc.;

 Remote web browser access by HTTPS ensures high security.

 Support SNMP simple network management protocol.

 Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP™.

 Support ONVIF and ISAP protocols.

 Support SADP software to automatically search and discover the online devices in local network area.

 Automatically get IP address by DHCP protocol.

 RTSP/RTP standard stream media protocol allows user to live view by unicast.

 Multicast address for live view of multiple cameras through network.

 Two-way audio and single-directional broadcasting.

 Transmission via RS-485 transparent channel.

 Access to Internet by PPPoE method, and support Peanut Hull, DynDNS, HiDDNS, etc.

 Easy network access via Hikvision EZVIZ Cloud P2P;

 Set time by NTP.

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 Connectable with network HDD in NAS, IP SAN mode.

 Send email by SMTP protocol, and support attachment of captured JPEG image and SSL encryption.

PTZ Control

 Support Multiple PTZ Protocols

Different channels can be configured with protocol type, RS-485 address, baud rate, data bit, stop bit, even &

odd parity, stream control method, etc.; and remote configuration of presets, patrols and patterns.

 Digital Zooming (with Speed Dome)

When connected with Hikvision speed dome, digital zooming can be realized by clicking on the image

through client software.

 PTZ linkage

Relay input alarm can be responded with PTZ linkage actions, e.g., callup of predefined presets or patrols.

Alarm

 Relay Alarm Input

Either NO mode or NC mode can be set.

Four different alarm arming periods are configurable.

Capabilities of triggering corresponding alarm handling methods, relay alarm output, buzzer alarm, upload

to control center, PTZ linkage, presets/patrols/patterns callup, etc.

 Relay Alarm Output

Relay alarm output can be connected with alarm devices for alarm handling within arming period.

Exceptions

 Exception Alarm Handling

Exception alarms include network disconnect alarm, IP address conflict alarm, illegal access alarm, etc.;

multiple alarm handling methods are supported, relay alarm output, buzzer alarm, upload to center, etc.

 Exception Reboot

Software watchdog capability: for inspecting important threads and system resources of device; in case of

exceptions detected, the device will be automatically rebooted.

Firmware watchdog: for inspecting the firmware of device; in case of exceptions in system task scheduling,

the device will be automatically rebooted.

Logs

The system logs can be classified into the operation logs, alarm logs, exception logs and information logs.

User may search and view all recorded system logs by date or type, as well as export the logs to the text

format over network.

Network disk/microSD card must be connected before log operation.

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Chapter 2 Panels and Connections

2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2. 1 Front Panel

Table 2. 1 Description of Front Panel

No.

Item

Description

POWER LED Indicator

Lights in red when the device is powered on; light in orange when the SD

card is inserted.

AUDIO IN

3.5mm interface for line in and audio input; connect to audio input device

or active pick-up, microphone, etc.

AUDIO OUT

3.5mm interface; connect to audio output device, e.g., loudspeaker, etc.

HDMI

HDMI video input connector.

VGA IN

VGA video input connector.

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2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 2. 2 Rear Panel

Table 2. 2 Description of Rear Panel

No.

Item

Description

ALARM IN

Relay alarm input.

ALARM OUT

Relay alarm output.

RS-232

Serial interface for configuration of device’s parameters or used as transparent

channel.

RS-485

RS-485 serial interface; connect to pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc.

RESET

Restore the factory default settings by holding the RESET button for more than

15 seconds after the device is turned on.

microSD

microSD interface for data storage.

VGA OUT

VGA video output connector.

LAN

10M/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface

DC12V

12 VDC power supply.

GND

Grounding

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Chapter 3 Activation and Initial Network

Configuration for the Encoder

You are required to activate the encoder first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the device.

Activation via Web Browser, Activation via SADP, and Activation via Client Software are all supported.

3.1 Setting the Admin Password via Web

Browser

Steps:

1. Power on the encoder, and connect the encoder to the network.

2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and press the Enter button to enter the

activation interface.

The default IP address of the network encoder is 192.0.0.64. You are recommended to change the default IP

address after your access.

Figure 3. 1 Activation Interface

3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend that you create a strong

password of your own choosing (using 8-16 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,

numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend that

you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or

weekly can better protect your product.

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4. Confirm the password.

5. Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface.

3.2 Setting Admin Password and Modifying

Network Parameters via Client Software

The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.

Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the software according to the

prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.

Steps:

1. Run the client software and the control panel of the software pops up, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 3. 2 Control Panel

2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below.

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Figure 3. 3 Control Panel

3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.

4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface.

5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend that you create a strong

password of your own choosing (using 8-16 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,

numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend that

you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or

weekly can better protect your product.

Figure 3. 4 Activation Interface (Client Software)

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6. Click OK button to start activation.

7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as shown in the

figure below.

Figure 3. 5 Modifying the Network Parameters

8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address

manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.

9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.

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Chapter 4 Access to DS-6700 by WEB

Browser

The DS-6700 can also be accessed by WEB Browser for configuration and operation. The supported WEB

browsers include: Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9, Firefox 3.5 and above, Chrome 8 and above, Safari 5.0.2 and above,

Windows XP SP1 and above (32-bit).

Before you start:

 Before access, you need to configure the network settings of device according to Chapter 3 Activation

and Initial Network Configuration for the Encoder.

 Connect the device to the LAN, and prepare a PC connected to the same LAN with the device.

 The factory default IP address of the device is 192.0.0.64.

Steps:

1. Open WEB browser, input the IP address of DS-6700 (e.g., http://192.0.0.64) and then press the Enter key

on PC. The system will display the login interface.

When the HTTPS feature is enabled, the system will use the HTTPS login mode (e.g., https://192.0.0.64) by

default after you input the IP address. You can also input http://IP address/index.asp (e.g.,

http://192.0.0.64/index.asp) if you want to use HTTP mode to log into the device.

Figure 4. 1 Login Page

2. Input the user name and the password to log into the system.

In the Login dialog box, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times for the admin user or 5 times for the

normal user, the current user account will be locked for 60 seconds.

3. On the main page of DS-6700, you need to download and install the plug-in.

(1) Click on the live view window by following the hints on the screen.

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Figure 4. 2 Download and Install Plug-in

(2) Click Run or Save on the pop-up warning message box.

Figure 4. 3 Run Web Components

(3) Click Next on the pop-up Setup dialog box.

Figure 4. 4 Click Next

(4) When the installation completes, click Finish to finish the installation of Web Components.

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Figure 4. 5 Install the Web Components

4. After having successfully installed the web components, you enter the main page.

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Chapter 5 Live View

Live view shows you the video image getting from the connected camera in real time. After successful login, the

system will enter the live view page automatically.

5.1 Starting Live View

Steps:

1. In the live view window, select a playing window by clicking the mouse.

2. Double click a camera from the device list to start the live view.

Figure 5. 1 Start Live View

3. You can click the button on the toolbar to start the live view of all cameras on the device list.

Refer to the following table for the description of buttons on the live view window:

Table 5. 1 Description of Toolbar

Icon

Description

Select the window-division mode

Start/Stop all live view

Capture pictures in live view mode

Manually start/stop recording

Enable digital zoom

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