® NVR and Hybrid DVR Systems Setup Guide Products: BLK-SY10 Series Systems BLK-SY20 Series Systems PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
CAUTION Operate this system only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in temperatures or at humidity levels outside the recommended range may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. Refer to the specifications for each system component for more information. LEGAL NOTICE SC Black is a registered trademark of Supercircuits, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D Systems Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started: Unpacking Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.1 Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview SC Black Network Video Recorder (NVR) and Hybrid Digital Video Recorder (hDVR) security systems feature state-of-the-art management for advanced IP and analog cameras. These systems can be used to configure IP cameras, record and store digital video and images, control camera PTZ, and improve the video quality (brightness, contrast, chroma U and V, hue, and gain) of analog cameras.
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SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED: UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM SECTION 2 Getting Started: Unpacking Your System For most installations, SC Black NVR and hDVR systems come with everything needed to install and operate your surveillance system. 2.1 Unpacking the equipment Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present, contact your supplier or Supercircuits for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP SECTION 3 Equipment Testing and System Setup All SC Black IP cameras and encoders are pre-configured with the same static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings: IP address: Subnet mask: Gateway: 192.168.0.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 Since the IP address is the same for all IP cameras and encoders, they must be attached to the network and configured one at a time.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 10. Install Reflection on a PC and setup a connection to the NVR/hDVR. Verify functionality. See subsection 3.10. 3.1 Check LAN for default IP address compatibility Because all SC Black cameras and encoders are factory configured with the static IP address 192.168.0.100, check the LAN before connecting your camera to ensure that network conflicts won’t occur.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 3.2 Determine the network settings for each IP device Consult with your LAN network administrator to obtain a list of network settings for each IP device, including the NVR or hDVR and all cameras and encoders, you will attach to your LAN. You must use static IP address for your surveillance system to ensure connectability with the NVR or hDVR. The table included in Appendix D may be useful for logging your network settings.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 3.5 Configure the camera IP address 1. Open the Windows directory where you installed IPAdmin Tool. Double click IPAdminTool.exe to start the application. When the IPAdmin Tool starts, it will discover all of the support IP cameras and encoders that exist on the network. The discovery process may take several minutes. IPAdmin Tool discovered 192.168.0.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP a. Select the Static option if it is not selected. This option is required to record camera video by a network NVR or hDVR. b. Enter the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address into the appropriate fields. c. Click SETUP. A Login window will open. IP Setup window d. 6. In the Login window, enter the ID and PW (password) for your camera and click Login. The default administrator values for the ID and PW are root and pass.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 2. In the Internet address field, enter the newly configured IP address for your camera in the format: http:/// Where is the IP address of your camera. For example, if the new IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.201, enter: http://192.168.1.201 3. If prompted to install an ActiveX control such as AxNVC.cab, follow screen prompts to install the software.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP After loading ActiveX controls and updating your XML library, a video stream from the camera should appear. 3.7 Repeat for all IP cameras Repeat steps 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 for each camera you install. Setup one camera at a time to prevent network conflicts between cameras with the same IP address. 3.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP Support Bracket Base Screw 2. Attach the VGA cable provided with the monitor to the VGA input connector on the lower back side of the monitor. Inputs on the lower back side of monitor 3. Attach the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA connector on the back of the NVR/hDVR. 4. Attach an audio cable with RCA mini jacks to the PC Audio connector on the lower back side of the monitor. 5.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP SOURCE Move up in menu Move down in menu Move right in menu or volume up Move left in menu or volume down MENU (open/close) Power Audio output Monitor control panel 8. Press the SOURCE button on the monitor control panel to open the video source menu. Use the p and q buttons on the control panel to highlight PC, and then press the MENU button to select that interface. An indication will appear on the screen confirming your selection. 9.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 1. If setting up an hDVR, attach your analog cameras to the ports in the expansion slots on the back of the server. Also, attach the camera audio cables, if necessary. 2. Power on the NVR/hDVR. 3. Power on the monitor and wait until the NVR/hDVR is initialized. When fully initialized, the server will display the following SC Black Digital Surveillance Monitoring System multi-image screen. Typical SC Black server multi-image display 3.9.3 Log in 1.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP Input password 3.9.4 Configure NVR/hDVR network settings 1. Click TOOLS > Configure > Network to open Network tab. 2. If not already check marked, click the Enable Network option in the upper left corner to select it. 3. In the Enable Network frame, click the Edit button to open the Network Settings window. H.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 4. In the Network Connection Settings window, select the options you prefer, then click OK. NOTE 5. To access the Internet from the system, you must define a DNS server. Contact your system administrator for more information. Attach the Ethernet LAN cable to your NVR/hDVR. 3.9.5 Add IP cameras to the system To add IP cameras for NVR/hDVR monitoring, do the following: 1. 16 Click TOOLS > Configure to open the configuration (Preferences) window.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 2. In the Select Camera frame, click on an unused camera channel (red icon). When the channel is selected, the icon is gray. In the example above, camera channel 1 is selected. 3. In the IP Camera Settings frame, click Add. A Search IP Device window will open. 4. Click OK to Search in Network and open the IP Device List. H.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 5. In the IP Device List window, select ALL DEVICES, or select the type of devices attached to the network that you want to add, and then click Next. The network search will find all devices of the type selected that are supported by the NVR/hDVR. After the search completes, the IP Device window will open and list all devices of the type specified that it found. 6. In the IP Device window, click a device name you want to add to the NVR/hDVR.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 7. 8. In the IP Details window, do the following: a. In the Name field, change the entry to a descriptive name for the camera. In the example above, the Name field contains the default name for SC Black cameras, Black H264. b. In the User Name and Password fields, enter the user name and password of a user with administrative access to that device. c. In the Channel No. field, select 1 from the pull-down list for stand-alone IP cameras.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 9. With the Name of the camera showing in the IP Camera Settings field, click the Assign button. NOTE Video from the camera will not appear until the Cameras tab is Closed and the server is restarted. Add other IP devices to the system as needed before restarting. 10. Repeat steps 2 through 9 above to add other IP cameras (devices) to the NVR/hDVR. 11. In the Camera tab, click Close. 12. When prompted by the server to restart, click Yes.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 3.10 Setup Reflection software Reflection software should be installed on a Windows PC that can connect to the NVR/hDVR across a network. If the LAN is configured to allow access to the NVR/hDVR through the internet, the Reflection PC can be anywhere that has high-speed internet access. Reflection runs on Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. During the installation process, the Reflection installer will also load Microsoft .
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP 2. Click Login at the bottom of the dialog box to open Reflection. 3. In the Reflection main window, click Configuration > Add > Digiop Video Server in the upper left corner of the window. 4. Enter the DVR configuration fields with the information necessary to identify your NVR or hDVR. It should include: —— —— 22 IP Address or Hostname – This is the IP address or the host name of the NVR/hDVR.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP —— —— —— —— —— 5. Password – This is the password associated with the Username. Port – (Visible for data servers only.) The TCP/IP port number that Reflection will use to connect to the NVR/hDVR. The default port number used by Reflection is 24752. Time zone – (Visible for Video Servers only). Select the time zone where the NVR/hDVR is located. Name (optional) – This is the name that identifies the server within Reflection.
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION TIPS SECTION 4 Installation Tips Camera placement Use the information included in the packaging of your camera to mount and connect the unit to power and video cables. Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will provide the best coverage, considering: • • • Field of view – Cameras must be positioned so they can effectively view the entire area that must be monitored.
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION TIPS 3.4 NVR/hDVR placement Your monitoring and recording equipment is central to the accurate capture of video evidence and constant surveillance. Supercircuits strongly suggests that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel. Additionally, NVRs and hDVRs generate heat and should be placed in a well ventilated area. Excessive heat will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment.
APPENDIX A: FAQ APPENDIX A FAQ QQ I cannot see video from my camera at the DVR (NVR or hDVR). What can I do to restore the video? AA First, test the connection to the device using the IPAdmin Tool. Can you see all the cameras on your network with this utility? —— —— YES – The LAN and PoE (power) to the camera is probably OK. NO – Check the LAN cable, Ethernet signal, and power at the camera. If faulty, correct the problem and recheck the video streaming. Reset the camera.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B Troubleshooting B.1 Camera reset To reset the camera while it is in use: 1. Press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds. 2. Wait for the camera to reboot. B.2 Set to factory default settings The camera network settings can be forced to the initial (factory default) settings: • • • • • IP address – reset to 192.168.0.100 Subnet mask – reset to 255.255.255.0 Gateway – reset to 192.168.0.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING B.4 Support If you cannot resolve an issue, please contact the Supercircuits Support at 1.800.335.9777 for assistance. When you contact support, please provide the server reports, log file and a brief description of the problem, if possible. • To generate a server reports, enter the following into the IE address field: https:///nvc-cgi/admin/param.cgi?action=list - and https:///nvc-cgi/admin/vca.
APPENDIX C: POWER OVER ETHERNET APPENDIX C Power over Ethernet Some SC Black cameras and encoders support Power over Ethernet (PoE) in conformance with the IEEE 802.3af standard. IEEE 802.3af allows for two power options for Category 5 (Cat5) cables. The PoE module signature and control circuit provides the PoE compatibility signature and power classification required by the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) before applying up to 15 W power to the port.
APPENDIX D: IP DEVICE SUMMARY APPENDIX D IP Device Summary Description/SKU 30 Recorder MAC address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Location The following table is provided as an aid to setting up and logging the IP devices on your network. www.sc-black.
