genie WAHDN2161A 16 Channel 5 In 1 High Definition 1080p DVR With 1HDD Bay And Alarms User Guide

June 13, 2024
GENIE

16 Channel 5-in-1 High
Definition 1080p DVR with
1HDD Bay and Alarms
WAHDN2161A
Quick Start Guide

Please read these instructions carefully before operating the unit and keep for further reference.
Intro Section
Please read this instruction carefully before operating the product and keep it for further reference. All examples and pictures used here are for reference only.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION:

  • Please check the device and the accessories after getting the device. If there are any damages, shortages or defects, please contact your dealer immediately.

Introduction

The Genie WAHDN2161A is a 5-in-1 DVR compatible with AHD, TVI, CVI, CVBS and IP cameras available in 4 and 8 channel formats. The DVR has the ability to connect to analogue and IP cameras simultaneously and encode the video streams using the H.265 high profile compression format which gives longer recording times compared to H.264 encoding. Real time recording is achievable up to 1080p video supporting resolution up to 5MP in AHD, TVI and IP. Both The WAHDN2161A is a highly versatile cost effective solution suitable for many CCTV applications.
1.1 Product Features

  • Supports 16 CH TVI/AHD/TVI 5MP/4MP 1080p/720p/WD1 video input
  • Supports 8 CH 5MP/4MP/3MP/1080p/960p/ 720p IP video input by default
  • Standard H.265 high profile compression format to get high-quality video at much lower bit rate
  • ntuitive and user-friendly Graphics User Interface (GUI), Window style operation by mouse
  • Multi-mode recording: Manual/Timer/Motion
  • Playback : 16 CH simultaneous playback
  • Multi-user online simultaneously
  • Search: Time Slice, Time, Event (Manual, Motion), Tag Search
  • Express and flexible backup via USB, Network and so on
  • Pentaplex: Preview, Record, Playback, Backup and Remote Access
  • DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE Network Protocol
  • Remote control via Web Client or CMS: Preview, Playback, Backup, PTZ and Configuration
  • Support PTZ preset and auto cruise, up to 255 presets and 8 cruises
  • P2P ready for hassle free remote access
  • Dual stream technology for local storage with high definition, remote network transmission and remote surveillance with mobile device
  • Authorisation management, log review and device status review
  • 1080p output, true high resolution display
  • Support NAT function and QR code scanning by mobile phones
  • Powerful mobile surveillance by smart phones with iOS and Android OS
  • NDAA compliant

1.2 Product Dimensions

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1.3 Specification

Model WAHD2161A
System OS
Video Analogue Video Input

BNC interface (1.0Vp-p, 75Ω)
TVI / AHD / CVI : 5MP / 4MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 (Live)
IP Video Output| 8CH (Up to 16CH)
Up to 5MP @ 30fps
Total Input| 24CH
Output| HDMI x1 : 1920×1080 / 1280×1024 / 1024×768 VGA x1 : 1920×1080 / 1280×1024 / 1024×768
BNC x1 : CVBS (Used as the main or spot output)
Compression| H.264 / H.265
Audio| Input| RCA x8
Output| RCA x1 (Linear, 600Ω)
Two-Way Audio| Take up channel one audio input
Compression| G.711(U/A)
Record| Resolution| 5MP Lite / 4MP Lite / 1080p / 1080p Lite / 720p / WD1 / D1
Frame Rate| Analogue Channel: 5MP Lite @ 10fps (PAL / NTSC) 4MP Lite / 1080p @ 12fps (PAL) / 15fps (NTSC) 1080p Lite / 720p / WD1 / D1 @ 25fps (PAL) / 30fps (NTSC) IP Channel: 25fps (PAL) / 30fps (NTSC)
Bit Rate| 32Kbps ~ 4Mbps
Mode| Manual, Timer, Motion, Smart Event
Mobile Device| OS| iOS, Android
Storage| HDD| SATA x2, Up to 8TB per HDD, E-SATA x1
Playback| Playback| 16CH
Search| Time Slice / Time / Event / Tag Search
Smart Search| Highlight colours to display the camera record in a certain period of time, different colours refer to different record events
Function| Play, Pause, FF, FB, Digital Zoom, etc.
Alarm| Mode| Manual, Motion, Exception, Smart Event
Input| 16CH
Output| 4CH
Network| Interface| RJ45 1000Mbps x 1
Protocol| TCP / IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPs, NTP, SMTP
Incoming Bandwidth| 32Mbps (Max. 64Mbps)
Outgoing Bandwidth| 96Mbps
Remote Monitoring| Immix| Compatible with Immix via RTSP only (2-way audio not supported)
Sentinel| Yes, Firmware 1.1.0 or later
Backup| Local Backup| USB stick, USB mobile HDD
Network Backup| Yes
Port| RS485| Yes (Half-duplex), Connect to PTZ or Keyboard
USB| USB 2.0 x 2
Remote Controller| Optional
Others| Power Supply| DC12V / 4A
Consumption| ≤15W (Without HDD)
Working Environment| -10~50°C, 10%~90% (Humidity)
Dimensions| 300 x 268 x 45 mm

HDD Installation

This series of the product supports 2 SATA hard drives. Please make sure that the device is powered off before the installation. The pictures of the installation are only for reference.

  1. Loosen the screws to open the cover.
  2. Screw the screws into the holes of the HDD but don’t tighten them.
  3. Put the HDD’s onto the bottom of the machine.
  4. Turn over the machine and secure the HDD’s with the screws.
  5. Connect the power and data cables.genie WAHDN2161A 16 Channel 5 In 1 High Definition 1080p DVR With 1HDD Bay And Alarms - HDD Installation
  6. Install back the cover and secure it with the screws.

Note: Please check the inside structure of the device and make sure that the cables are connected well before installing the cover back. Please format the HDD before using.

Rear Panel Instruction

The interfaces of the rear panel are for reference only.

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Name Description
ALARM OUT Relay output, connect to external alarm
ALARM IN Alarm input for connecting sensor
GND Ground
VIDEO IN Video input
CVBS CVBS output
AUDIO OUT Audio output
AUDIO IN Audio input
HDMI Connect to high definition display device
VGA Connect to monitor
LAN Network port
USB Connect to USB storage devices or USB mouse
e-SATA Connect to HDD with e-SATA interface
RS485 Connect to keyboard or speed dome. A is TX+,B is TX
DC12V Power input

Start Up and Shut Down

Startup

  1. Connect the monitor and the power.
  2. The device will boot and the power indicator will display blue.
  3. A wizard window will pop up.

Shutdown
Click “Start” and then select “Shutdown” icon. This will bring up a shutdown window. The device will shut down by clicking “OK” button. Then disconnect the power.

Login

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The default username is admin and the default password is 123456. You must configure the wizard if you start the DVR for the first time and you may change the password when you configure the wizard for the first time. You can skip the settings wizard next time. Click “Start” and select “Login”. This will take you to see a login box. Enter the default username and password you set. Then you will see the live image.

Configurations and Connections

6.1 Ananlogue Camera Connection
First connect the camera to the DVR.
Then go to Start → Settings → Camera→ Manage Camera → Camera Signal to checkmark the video mode. Theactual signals input shall correspond to the video mode. Please refer to the User Manual for details.
6.2 Network Configuration & Adding IP Camera
After you finish adding IP cameras, you can see the live images through the monitor of the DVR. The following will mainly introduce how to add the IP cameras via LAN/WAN.
LAN

  1. Set the network of the DVR. Go to Start → Settings → Network → TCP/IP. Enter IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc. If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the DVR and the router.
  2. Go to Start → Settings → Network → Port. Enter HTTP port (the default value is 80), server port (the default port is 6036).
  3. Click “Apply” to save the settings.genie WAHDN2161A 16 Channel 5 In 1 High Definition 1080p DVR With 1HDD Bay And Alarms - LAN
  4. Go to Start → Settings → Camera → Add Camera. The DVR will automatically refresh the cameras searched. The IPC which supports the Onvif protocol may be added manually. If the IPC searched is not in the same local network as the DVR, you should select the device and click to modify the IP address.genie WAHDN2161A 16 Channel 5 In 1 High Definition 1080p DVR With 1HDD Bay And Alarms - IP address
  5. Checkmark the device you want to add and then click “Add” button.The DVR will automatically refresh the cameras and return to “Edit Camera” interface. “Online” status means connecting the device successfully and you will see the live image. You may select the added device and click button to modify channel, IP address, etc.

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WAN

  1. Set the network of the DVR. Go to Start → Settings → Network → PPPoE. Enter static IP address or enable PPPoE and then enter the user name and password received from your ISP.
  2. Go to Start → Settings → Camera. Click “Add Camera” or behind the column of the search camera and select “Manually Add” to add the IP cameras. Enter IP address, server port, username and password of the IP camera. The IP camera must be connected over WAN. And here the IP address of the IP camera must be a WAN IP address.

UPnP

You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to WAN via a router without port mapping.

  1. Go to Start → Settings → Network → UPnP, and enable UPnP and then click “Apply” button to save.
  2. Enable the UPnP function in the router.
  3. Click “Refresh” button to refresh the UPnP status. If the UPnP status were still “Invalid UPnP” after refreshing it for several times, the port would be wrong. Please change the mapping type to “Manual” and then click to modify the port until the UPnP status turns to “valid UPnP”.

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NAT

NAT Settings

  1. The DVR shall be powered on and connected to the network.
  2. Go to Start → Settings → Network → TCP/IP. You can obtain the IP address, subnet mask and gateway automatically. You can also manually enter them according to the actual network situation. Please make sure the network segment is the same as that of the network which is used.
  3. Set the preferred or alternative DNS Server. Click “Apply” to save the parameters.
  4. Go to Start → Settings → Network → NAT tab. Enable NAT and select the NAT Server Address (The default NAT Server Address is nat.autonat.com). Click “Apply” to save the parameters.

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NAT Access
After finishing the NAT settings, you can enter www.autonat.com in the address bar of your browser and then press enter to go to the following interface. If you are the first time to access the NAT, you shall download and install the plug-in according to the tips. After installing the plug-in successfully, it will pop up the login box.

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Device Serial Number:
Click on the menu bar at the bottom of the live interface to check the serial number or go to Start → Settings → Network → Network Status to check the serial number of the DVR).
Username:
The username of the DVR. The default username is admin.
Password:
The password of the DVR. The password is set by yourself when you configure the wizard for the first time.

Manual Recording and Playback

9.1 Manual Recording
Before recording, please install and format a HDD. In the live interface you can see the menu toolbar. Click button to start recording. Click it again to stop recording. You can also click to check the status of the recording.

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9.2 Playback
Instant Playback
Click “Instant Playback” in the right-click menu of the camera’s preview window to select or drag the playback progress bar to change the playback time to play back the record.
General Playback
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface or click Start → Playback to go to the playback interface as shown below. You can also add the playback cameras manually. Click in the playback window to pop up the “Add Camera” window. Check the cameras in the window and then click “Add” to add playback camera. The record files of the added playback camera will be played in the playback interface.

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