Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter1 Panels Description ........................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide About this Manual This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 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.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 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.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Applicable Models This manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results. Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter1 Panels Description 1.1 Front Panel Figure 1. 1 Front Panel Table 1. 1 Panel Description No. Name Function Description POWER STATUS 1 Turns yellow when the device s running. Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD, and turns yellow when the SHIFT function is realized. Flickers yellow when network connection is functioning Tx/Rx properly.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide No. Name Function Description Enters letters “MNO”; Accesses to playback interface in Playback mode. Enters numeral “7”; 7/PQRS/REC Enters letters “PQRS”; Accesses to manual record interface; Manually enables/disables record. Enters numeral “8”; 8/TUV/PTZ Enters letters “TUV”; Accesses PTZ control interface. Enters numeral “9”; 9/WXYZ/PREV Enters letters “WXYZ”; Multi-channel display in live view.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 1 Audio In RCA connector for audio input. 2 Audio Out RCA connector for audio output. 3 VGA Interface DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu. 4 HDMI Interface HDMI video output connector. 5 ALARM IN Connector for alarm input. ALARM OUT Connector for alarm output.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 Installation and Connections 2.1 NVR Installation During installation of the NVR: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Use brackets for rack mounting. Ensure ample room for audio and video cables. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter. Connect the alarm cable. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 2. 2 Connect Data Cable 3. Connect the power cable to the HDD. Figure 2. 3 Connect Power Cable 4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD. Figure 2.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 2.3 Connections 2.3.1 Alarm Input Wiring The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following diagram. If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm input and the device. Figure 2. 5 Alarm Input Wiring 2.3.2 Alarm Output Wiring To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram: Figure 2.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block. 2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure signal cables are tight. 3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a fixed bit rate. Bit Rate 96K 128K 160K 192K 224K 256K 320K 384K 448K 512K 640K 768K 896K 1024K 1280K 1536K 1792K 2048K Storage Used 42M 56M 70M 84M 98M 112M 140M 168M 196M 225M 281M 337M 393M 450M 562M 675M 787M 900M 4096K 1.8G 8192K 3.6G 16384K 7.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 Menu Operation 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide To shut down the NVR: 1. Enter the Shutdown menu. Menu > Shutdown Figure 3. 2 Shutdown 2. Select the Shutdown button. 3. Click the Yes button. 3.3 Activating Your Device Purpose: For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or client software. Steps: 1.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password. Figure 3. 4 Warning of Weak Password 3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login For the Admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login. After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock pattern. Steps: 1.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 3. 6 Draw the Unlock Pattern 3.5 Login and Logout 3.5.1 User Login Purpose: If NVR has logged out, you must login the device before operating the menu and other functions. Steps: 1. Select the User Name in the dropdown list. Figure 3. 7 Login 2. Input Password. 3. Click OK to log in. In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be locked for 60 seconds. Figure 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.5.2 User Logout Purpose: After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you need to enter user name and password log in again. Steps: 1. Enter the Shutdown menu. Menu > Shutdown Figure 3. 9 Logout 2. Click Logout. After you have logged out the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to input a user name and password to unlock the system. 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.7 Network Settings Purpose: Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network. Steps: 1. Enter the Network Settings interface. Menu > Configuration > Network Figure 3. 11 Network Settings One self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface for 8ch and 16ch NVR. One self-adaptive 10M/100M network interface for 4ch NVR. 2. Select the General tab. 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 3. 12 Add IP Camera 3. Select the detected IP camera and click the Add button to add it directly, and you can click the Search button to refresh the online IP camera manually. Or you can choose to custom add the IP camera by editing the parameters in the corresponding text field and then click the Add button to add it. 3.9 Live View Icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate camera status.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Two kinds of record types are introduced in the following section, including Instant Record and All-day Record. And for other record types, you may refer to the user manual for detailed information. After rebooting all the manual records enabled are canceled. Steps: 1. On the live view window, right lick the window and move the cursor to the Start Recording option, and select Continuous Record or Motion Detection Record on your demand. Figure 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 3. 14 Playback Interface Select the channel(s) to or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center. Purpose: You can get access to the device via web browser.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 4. 2 Login 3. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the camera. Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in. You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in. After login, you can perform the operation and configuration of the device, including the live view, playback, log search, configuration, etc.