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HIKVISION DS-MP5 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
  • Page 3 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
  • Page 4 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 5 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 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).
  • Page 6 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Caution could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance...
  • Page 7 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instruction Laws and Regulations Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local laws and regulations. Please shut down the device in prohibited area. Power Supply ● Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations. ●...
  • Page 8 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual modification or maintenance, the company shall not take any responsibility). ● Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of any failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper. Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage to the device and the company shall not take any responsibility.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Introduction ........................... 1 1.2 Key Feature ..........................1 Chapter 2 Start up Device ......................2 2.1 Activation ..........................2 2.1.1 Default Information ....................2 2.1.2 Activate via Local Menu ..................... 2 2.1.3 Activate via SADP .......................
  • Page 10 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 4.1.2 Connect Wi-Fi ......................15 4.1.3 Configure Local Network ..................16 4.1.4 Set Port ........................17 4.1.5 Configure DDNS ......................17 4.2 Platform Connection ......................18 4.2.1 Connect to EHome Platform ..................18 4.2.2 Connect to Guarding Vision ..................19 4.3 Network Sharing ........................
  • Page 11 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Camera Management ....................30 7.1 Configure Encoding Parameters ..................30 7.2 Configure Audio Parameters ....................31 7.3 Image Settings ........................31 7.3.1 Set Image Parameters ....................31 7.3.2 Set Mirror Type ......................31 7.3.3 Restore Default Parameters ..................
  • Page 12 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 10.3 Configure Whitelist ......................43 10.4 Configure SSH ........................43 Chapter 11 Maintenance ......................44 11.1 View System Information ....................44 11.2 Search Log File ........................44 11.3 Upgrade the System ......................44 11.4 Configure Image Partition ....................44 11.5 Configure Overwritten Recording ..................

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Introduction Adopting embedded Linux operating system, mobile video recorder (hereinafter referred to as recorder or device) provides powerful monitoring functions. It can both work alone as a recorder and cooperate with other devices to build a comprehensive surveillance system. The recorder is widely applied to the surveillance projects of public transportation, school bus, etc.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Start Up Device

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Start up Device 2.1 Activation For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed before activation. The device supports multiple activation methods. Note Refer to the user manual of client software for the activation via client software.

  • Page 15: Activate Via Web Browser

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Run the SADP software. 2. Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device. Note The SADP software supports activating devices in batch. Refer to the user manual of SADP software for details.

  • Page 16: Access Device Via Web Browser

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 2.2 Access Device via Web Browser Get access to the recorder via web browser. Steps 1. Open the web browser, enter the IP address of the recorder, and then press Enter. 2. Enter User Name and Password and click Login. 3.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Basic Operation

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Basic Operation You can perform the basic operations once the recorder is connected to an IP camera. Note All the operations from Chapter 3 to Chapter 11 is done via web browser. 3.1 Manage IP Camera After connecting IP camera(s) or positioning system lite to the device, if no image is displayed on live view interface, follow the instructions below to manage IP camera(s) or positioning system lite.

  • Page 18: Add Ip Camera

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3.1.2 Add IP Camera You can add the activated IP cameras. Before You Start Make sure the device and the camera to add are in the same network segment. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Camera Management. 2.

  • Page 19: Edit Ip Camera

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3.1.3 Edit IP Camera You can visit, delete, and modify the added IP cameras. Before You Start If the device contains only one network card, you can visit IP camera via the device directly. If the device contains dual network cards, you need to enable virtual host function before visiting IP camera.
  • Page 20 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-2 Configure Continuous Recording 2. Select Channel No. 3. Check Enable Record Plan. 4. Select recording type as Continuous. 5. Optional: Click Advanced to configure pre-record, post-record, and expired time. Pre-record The time you set to start recording before the scheduled time or the event. For example, if an alarm triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the device starts to record at 9:59:55.

  • Page 21: Configure Event Triggered Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3.2.3 Configure Event Triggered Recording Trigger recording when an event is triggered. Before You Start ● Install and format the storage media. ● Configure event parameters. Refer to "Events and Alarms" for details. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Schedule Settings. Figure 3-3 Configure Event Triggered Recording 2.

  • Page 22: Configure Redundant Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual alarm triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the device starts to record at 9:59:55. Post-record The time you set to stop recording after the scheduled time or the event. For example, if an alarm triggered recording ends at 11:00, and the post-record time is set as 5 seconds, the device records until 11:00:05.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual ● Configure the recording schedule. Steps Note The function is only available for the device supporting mobile fireproof storage box. 1. Go to Configuration → Vehicle → Storage For Calamity. 2. Check Enable. 3. Check Redundant Channel. 4.

  • Page 24: Backup

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3.4 Backup 3.4.1 Back up Video Download videos to a local path. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Click 3. Set search conditions. 4. Click Search. 5. Check videos to download and click Download. Note For the video saving path, refer to Save downloaded files to in Configuration →...
  • Page 25 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Note For picture saving path, refer to Configuration → Local → Picture and Clip Settings.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Network

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Network 4.1 Network Connection 4.1.1 Dial Set dial parameters. Before You Start Install SIM card and connect 3G/4G antenna to your device. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → Basic Settings → 3G/4G. 2.

  • Page 27: Connect Wi-Fi

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-1 Set Dial Parameters Note Contact the network operator to obtain the private network dial parameters. 6. Optional: For the special private network needing two sets of dialing parameters, click The default load to set the other set of dialing parameters. 7.

  • Page 28: Configure Local Network

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3) Enter wireless network IPv4 Address, IPv4 SubnetMask, IPv4 Default Gateway, and DNS Server. 4) Click Save. 3. Go to Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → Wi-Fi. 1) Check Enable Wi-Fi. 2) Click Search to search available wireless networks. 3) Select a wireless network in Wireless List.

  • Page 29: Set Port

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual – Debug Interface: Used to debug the device. – Rear Interface: Used to connect to network cameras. 4. Enter IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, and IPv4 Default Gateway. 5. Optional: To access the device via internet, configure DNS server IP address. 6.

  • Page 30: Platform Connection

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3. Enter server information. 4. Click Save. What to do next Open the web browser and enter the server address to visit it. 4.2 Platform Connection 4.2.1 Connect to EHome Platform EHome is a platform access protocol. The device can be remotely accessed via EHome platform. Before You Start ●...

  • Page 31: Connect To Guarding Vision

    6. Click Save. Note ● You can download EHome platform to your computer by visiting our official website: http://www.hikvision.com/. ● You can download platform to your mobile phone by searching it in App Store (iOS (TM) system)/Google Play (Android system) or scan QR code below.

  • Page 32: Network Sharing

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Caution Valid security code range [6-12]. You are recommended to use an 8-bit or above combination of numbers, lowercase, and uppercase for the code. 5. Click Save. 6. Visit Guarding Vision platform. – For computer user: Visit dev.guardingvision.com. –...

  • Page 33: Share Network Via Cable

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 4.3.2 Share Network via Cable Connect a peripheral device to your recorder with a network cable. The peripheral device can access internet after the recorder is successfully dialed to internet. Before You Start Configure the IP address, gateway, etc. of the peripheral device. Steps 1.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5 Live View And Configuration

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Live View and Configuration 5.1 Live View 5.1.1 Start/Stop Live View Start/stop the live view of cameras. Steps 1. Go to Live View. 2. Click to select window division and click to select a window to display the live view image. 3.

  • Page 35: Manual Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 4. View captured pictures. – Enter the path popped up in the lower right corner. – Go to Configuration → Local → Picture and Clip Settings for the saving path of captured pictures. 5.1.5 Manual Recording Record videos in live view and save them to your computer.

  • Page 36: Channel-Zero

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 5.1.9 Channel-Zero Channel-zero, known as virtual channel, can show the videos from all channels of the recorder, reducing the bandwidth while simultaneously previewing from multichannel. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Channel-zero. 2. Check Enable Channel-zero Encoding. 3.

  • Page 37: Local Configuration

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Icon Description Icon Description Direction buttons. Auto-scan button. Zoom -. Zoom +. Focus +. Focus -. Iris +. Iris -. Turn on /off light. Start/stop wiper. 5.3 Local Configuration Go to Configuration → Local to configure the parameters of live view, record files, pictures, and clips.
  • Page 38 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual If you enable the function, after the connected camera has been set motion detection alarm and enabled VCA function, the rule information will be displayed on the live view image (e.g., marked with a green rectangle). Image Size Select the image aspect ratio.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Mobile Device Features

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Mobile Device Features 6.1 Timed Shutdown The device will automatically start up/shut down according the schedule. Before You Start Wire power cord. For details, refer to Quick Start Guide. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Vehicle → Startup. 2.

  • Page 40: Configure G-Sensor Alarm

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual protection is disabled. ● When the device power voltage is lower than the system threshold, the device will shut down automatically, no matter what type of startup/shutdown mode you selected. 3. Select Auto Work Type as Halt Delay. 4.

  • Page 41: Configure Sensor-In

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual During driving, the device will alarm when acceleration of any direction exceeds the set value. 4. Optional: Set vehicle detection if you want to detect sharp curve, collision, turnover, etc. and trigger alarm when these behaviors are detected. 1) Check Vehicle Detection.

  • Page 42: Chapter 7 Camera Management

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Camera Management 7.1 Configure Encoding Parameters Configure encoding parameters to adjust live view image and video parameters. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Video. ● In good network situation, you can set high resolution and bitrate to improve image quality. ●...

  • Page 43: Configure Audio Parameters

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 7.2 Configure Audio Parameters You can configure the audio encoding format. Before You Start The device supports embedded audio or peripheral audio device has been connected. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Audio. 2.

  • Page 44: Set Osd Parameters

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 7.4 Set OSD Parameters Set the camera name, OSD (On Screen Display) settings, etc. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Image → OSD Settings. 2. Select Channel No. 3. Enter Camera Name. 4. Select Time Format and Date Format. 5.
  • Page 45 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-1 Configure Privacy Mask 2. Select Channel No. 3. Check Enable Privacy Mask. 4. Draw detection area. 1) Click Draw Area. 2) In preview area, drag to draw the detection area. 3) Click Stop Drawing. 5.

  • Page 46: Chapter 8 Driving Behavior Analysis

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 Driving Behavior Analysis Driving behavior analysis is to analyze driver's behavior, including smoking, fatigue driving, phone call, etc. The device will trigger warning when these behaviors are detected. Note Driving behavior analysis is only supported by some models. The actual device prevails. 8.1 Configuration 8.1.1 Configure Smart Driving Behavior One recorder supports analyzing the smart device driving behavior of one channel once.

  • Page 47: Connect Smart Terminal

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Configure Driving Behavior Analysis Set the driving behavior analysis parameters according to actual situation to lower false detection rate. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → VCA → Driving Behaviors → Driving Behaviors. 2. Select Camera No. 3.

  • Page 48: Play Videos And Pictures

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 8.2 Play Videos and Pictures We take the example of playing videos to describe the steps. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Select a channel in channel list. 3. Click Event Search. 4. Select Event Type as Driver Behavior. 5.

  • Page 49: Chapter 9 Events And Alarms

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Events and Alarms 9.1 Configure Motion Detection Alarm When motion detection alarm is configured, once a motion event is detected, the device starts to record and multiple linkage actions will be triggered. Steps 1.

  • Page 50: Configure Alarm Input

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 1) Click Draw Area. 2) In preview area, drag to draw the detection area. 3) Click Stop Drawing. 4. Configure arming schedule. For detailed steps, refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 5. Configure linkage method. For detailed steps, refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 6.

  • Page 51: Configure Alarm Output

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 7. Optional: Click Copy to and select desired channel(s) to copy the above settings to other alarm input(s). 8. Click Save. 9.5 Configure Alarm Output Configure the arming schedule, alarm dwell time, and alarm name for alarm output. Before You Start Connect an alarm device to your device.

  • Page 52: Configure Exception Alarm

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 9.6 Configure Exception Alarm Configure alarms which are triggered by exceptions to take necessary actions in time. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Event → Basic Event → Exception. 2. Select Exception Type. 3. Configure linkage method. For detailed steps, refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 4.

  • Page 53: Trigger Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 9.8.1 Trigger Recording To trigger recording when an event occurs, check Trigger Recording. 9.8.2 Trigger Audible Warning To generate an audible warning when an event occurs, check Trigger Audible Warning. 9.8.3 Full Screen Monitoring To display image from the arming channel in full screen, check Full Screen Monitoring. 9.8.4 Trigger Alarm Output To trigger the alarm of alarm output device connected to the recorder, check Trigger Alarm Output.

  • Page 54: Chapter 10 Security

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Security 10.1 Manage User Account You can add and delete users, and modify the password and permission of users. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → User Management. 2. Click Add. 3. Edit new user parameters and click OK to create the user. Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower...

  • Page 55: Configure Whitelist

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 10.3 Configure Whitelist Only the trusted IP addresses on the whitelist can access the device via the network. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Security → White List. 2. Check Enable White List. 3.

  • Page 56: Chapter 11 Maintenance

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 Maintenance 11.1 View System Information Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Basic Information to view the device information. You can edit Device Name and Device No. 11.2 Search Log File You can view and export logs saved in the recorder storage media.

  • Page 57: Configure Overwritten Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click Save. 11.5 Configure Overwritten Recording You can enable overwritten recording if you want to overwrite the former record files when the storage media is full. Or disable overwritten record if you want to stop recording when the storage media is full.

  • Page 58: Export Configuration File

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click OK in the popup message box. 11.9 Export Configuration File The configuration files of the device can be exported to your computer for backup. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Maintenance → Upgrade & Maintenance. 2.

  • Page 59: Configure Dst

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 11.12 Configure DST Configure DST (Daylight Saving Time) for the system. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Time Settings. 2. Check Enable DST. 3. Set Start Time and End Time for DST. 4.

  • Page 60: Detect Hdd

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 11.15 Detect HDD 11.15.1 Check S.M.A.R.T. Information The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures. Steps 1.
  • Page 61 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual reduce the disconnected channel information display (such as "NO VIDEO"). Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Camera Management → Analog Camera. 2. Select Channel Mode. 3. Click Save.

  • Page 62: Chapter 12 Local Menu Operation

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 Local Menu Operation Connect a display and a mouse to the recorder, and you can operate the recorder locally. 12.1 Manage IP Camera After connecting IP camera(s) or positioning system lite to the device, if no image is displayed on live view interface, follow the instructions below to manage IP camera(s) or positioning system lite.
  • Page 63 Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 3. Select an inactivated IP camera. 4. Activate the selected IP camera. – Click Quickly Activate. The IP camera password will be set as same as the recorder password. – Click Manually Activate. Enter New Password and confirm it. Caution We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower...

  • Page 64: Recording

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 12.2 Recording To record the videos for connected cameras, you need to install a storage media and format it, and configure the recording schedule. 12.2.1 Format Storage Media A newly installed storage media must be formatted before it can be used. Before You Start Install the storage media.

  • Page 65: Playback

    Mobile Video Recorder User Manual 12.3 Playback You can search and play back the videos stored on the recorder. Steps 1. Go to Menu → Video Search. 2. Select Search Mode. General Normal videos. Event Motion detection, alarm, motion│alarm, motion&alarm videos. 3.
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