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your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your product. General Precautions 1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed. 2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water-dampened cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this product in humid or wet places. 4. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. the product. Surge Protectors: It is highly recommended that the product be connected to a surge protector. Doing so will protect the product from damage caused by power surges. Surge protectors should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Because this product is designed for continuous, 24/7 operation, it is recommended that you connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply.
service personnel. 2. Conditions Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Preface Thank you for purchasing Crystal Vision products. This user manual is to introduce the operations of Crystal Vision wireless HD systems in more details. If there is any other question which is not covered in this user manual, please contact Crystal Vision support at: support@cvtus.com Statement Though we apply all efforts to make the manual complete and accurate, there could still be some discrepancies due to products’ timely update.
Table of contents Preface ................................................................................................................................. 5 1. Product Overview 1.1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Product Specifications ................................................................................................. 9 1.3 Product Key Features ......................................................
5.2.9 Channel ........................................................................................................... 24 5.2.10 Wi-Fi Setup ................................................................................................... 24 5.2.11 Repeater ....................................................................................................... 24 5.3 System Setup 5.3.1 General 5.3.1.1 General ...............................................................................................
5.8 Manual Recording ..................................................................................................... 46 5.9 Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................. 46 5.10 Fast Network ........................................................................................................... 46 5.11 Exit System ..............................................................................................................
1. Product Overview 1.1 Product Introduction The Crystal Vision wireless HD NVR system is our new generation of NVR. It supports wireless Wi-Fi network video input, real time live view, video playback, and video backup. The NVR system can be widely used for surveillance of home, business, office, villa, etc. 1.
Camera: CVT3010W Mega Pixel 1.3MP Operation System Embedded Linux Image Sensor 1/4’ Progressive Scan Senor S/N Ratio > 39.1dB Resolution 1280 x 720 (16:9) High Definition Minimum Illumination Color: 0.1 Lux, B/W: 0.
NVR: CVT804A / CVT808A Operation System Embedded Linux OS NVR Channel Video Output 4 Channel / 8 Channel 1024x768, 1366x768, 1440x900, HDMI Output Video Resolution 720P / 1080P (H.264, H.265, H.
Camera: CVT20WB Mega Pixel 2.0 MP Operation System Embedded Linux Image Sensor 1/3’ Progressive Scan Senor S/N Ratio > 39.1dB Resolution 1920 x 1080 (16:9) High Definition Minimum Illumination Color: 0.1 Lux, B/W: 0.
1.3 Product Key Features HD wireless network video recorder Built-in high-performance high-stability Wi-Fi router module; NVRs support 802.11b/g/n protocol Add Wi-Fi IP network camera to NVR by auto add Video live view/ record/ playback/ backup Easy usability (wireless auto pair, setup wizard, frequently used function menu, plug and play) Support IP Cameras with ONVIF & N1 protocol Network services supported: P2P, DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE, E-Mail, etc.
2.2 Monitor Display 1. Camera Title 2. Camera Time Stamp 3. Wi-Fi / Recording Mode 4. System Time 5. Cloud ID / System Internet Connection Status Camera wireless signal indication Motion record Time record Manual record 2.3. Mouse Operation The NVR is designed for mouse navigation. To use a USB Mouse (included), connect the mouse to a USB port on the NVR. Left Click Right Click Middle scroll A. Click to select a menu option A. Enter Main Menu B. Exit / Cancel A. Change drop down menu content B.
3. Installation & Connection 3.1 Installation Precautions Please refer to below tips while install and use the device: 1. To extend the life of the NVR system (main unit), please keep the NVR system away from water, high temperature, and dust. Use it in a well-ventilated place. 2. Please use SATA hard drive, USB devices and mouse purchased from authentic channels. 3. Before use, please ensure the NVR has correct ground connection.
3.5 Antenna Mounting Tips The NVR’s antennas radiate signals to all around. The signal pick-up is best while antennas are on same height and parallel. If the cameras cannot be at the same height with NVR, please keep their antennas parallel (up or down). 4. System Operation Introduction 4.1 Starting up Note: Please check the output voltage of the power adapter to make sure it is correct. Unstable power source may cause unstable working status or even damage to the NVR system.
Login After system initialized, the system will ask you to login to the system. Users must login to do further operations. Operation Steps: 1. Type in username. Default Username is admin. 2. Type in password. Default Password is empty, means no password, leave it blank. 3. Click ‘OK’, you shall be logged in to the system. Tip: The password can be combination of numbers, letters or * #. The password length must be characters long. 4.
Network : Allows users to connect the NVR to Internet for remote access. Users can either check DHCP to allow NVR obtain IP address from router automatically, or manually set the NVR’s IP Address, Gateway, Subnet Mask, etc. Check DHCP, your NVR will obtain IP address from router automatically. Uncheck DHCP, you can also manually assign an IP address for your NVR by clicking ‘Manual Config’.
5. System Main Menu 5.1 Split Screen Select between ‘1x view’ (view a channel in full screen) / ‘4x view’ / ‘6x view’ / ‘8x view’ ‘9x view’ (6 /8 / 9 split screen is only available in 8 channel system). Tip: You can also double left click on the mouse to simply change between the single and multi channel view. From single channel view you can also use the mouse scroll to change between the channels. 5.2 Video Manage Interface that manage camera connections.
How to pair (sync) camera using match code: 1. Connect the camera to your NVR via Ethernet cable, and power on both of the NVR system & the camera. The Ethernet port at the end of camera will blink, as shown in image below. 2. Right click your mouse to bring up the main menu, then click ‘Video Manage’. From the video manage click ‘Refresh’ on upper right and wait about 20~30 second, and you’ll see the camera displays in upper chart. 3.
5.2.3 WiFi Add Pairing the camera to the NVR and configure the cameras to work wirelessly. The main function of ‘WiFi Add’ is to pair the IP cameras to NVR, and transfer the NVR’s WiFi information (SSID & Password) to the IP cameras. Once the information has been transfer to the IP camera, it will be added to the NVR’s network with an IP address starting with 172. When it is done the camera will be added to the system and will automatically connect to the NVR system.
5.2.4 Auto Add Function: Adding all of the cameras back into the system in case the camera has been deleted from the system, or after the NVR firmware update. Auto Add is different from the Match Code. This function help you add the camera to the system by reconfiguring the IP address, however, it does not change the connection type such as wire or wireless. When to use Auto Add: When the camera is out of the Wi-Fi range and want to connect the camera via hard wire connection.
5.2.4 Modify Function: Modify Camera information (Camera IP Address, Username & Password, etc..) Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and click ‘Video Manage’ 2. Select the camera from top chart you will like to edit and click ‘Modify’ 3. You can edit the camera information within this option. When you are done click ‘OK’ to save & exit. 5.2.5 Advanced Function: Supports multiple network segment search, allows for repeated & intelligent add.
5.2.7 Manual Edit Function: Edit Channel information such as: enable / disable channel, Protocols, IP address, port number, username & password, stream type, and image orientation. Channel Current setup channel. Username Username of the IP camera (default: admin). Password Password of the IP camera (default: (blank) no password). Preview Mode Real time Optimize for real time (live) view. Balance Balance setting between the real time & recording mode (default). Fluency Optimized for recoding.
The Air Bridge technology uses the cameras / IPC router as repeaters. This feature allow you to boost the Wi-Fi signal using the camera / IPC router located near by the camera with weak signal to boost & extend the range of Wi-Fi. This will increase the Wi-Fi range up to %150. Air Bridge setup guide Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu and go to ‘Video Manage’ 2. From the video manage please make sure you have all the camera / router connected and ready. 3. Click on the ‘Repeater’ 4.
Tip: If you have multiple air bridge to setup, please try to setup one at a time to avoid system error. NVR system & cameras need to be stay connected to constant power. If you are having an issue liking the camera with weak signal, please move the camera closer to the system to link the camera first. Once the camera has been link you can move the camera back to the previous location. 5.
5.3.1.2 Time Function: Set Time Zone, System Date & Time. Time Zone: Select your local time zone Summer Time: Set summer time manually Date Format: Select date display format System Date: Set the system date System Time :Set the system time Sync Time: Enable to sync time via internet connection. (Internet connection requires) Time Format: Select time display format. (12h / 24h) Note: Disable ’Sync Time’ option to set the date & time manually 5.3.1.
Hard disk list – Display list of hard drive with information. Overwrite – Enable / Disable overwrite function when hard drive is full Auto delete old files – Enable / Disable auto delete function. This option allows the system to automatically delete the recordings older then the selected day. (If the auto delete is set to 10 days the system will only keep last 10 days of recording.) Note: As default the hard drive will automatically overwrite once the hard drive is full. Formatting the hard drive: 1.
5.3.1.5 Error Function: Enable / Disable System error notification. Error Type: Enable / Disable following system error notification Alarm – display red triangle bottom right of screen Buzzer – sound buzzer when error occurs E-mail notice – Send E-mail notification with error information. Tip: To use the E-mail notification you must first setup the E-mail under the ‘network’ > ‘e-mail’. 5.3.2 Record 5.3.2.
Setting up recording plan: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu and go to: System setup > Record > Record Plan. 2. From the record plan select the ‘channel’ (camera #) you like to change setting. 3. Click ‘Reset’ to clear all the setting. 4. Select ‘Continuous’ or ‘Motion’ recording depends on the setting you prefer. 5. With the recording type selected, ‘Click and Drag’ the area to select the date & time 6. When you are done click ’Apply’ to save the setting. 7.
Web Port: Video signal transmit port for remote viewing. (Default: 80). Net Diagnose Info: Enable / Disable Network status. Network Status: Display current network status. Healthy Network: NVR system is connected to the internet. Network cable disconnected / Gateway unreachable: NVR system is not connected to the internet. Note: Remote view will only work when NVR is connected to the router and connected to the internet.
5.3.3.3 E-Mail Function: Setup E-mail server information for e-mail alerts. E-Mail Function: Enable / Disable E-mail SMTP Provider: Preset information of e-mail providers. (If you provider is not listed, you will need to enter in the SMTP information manually.) SMTP Server: Enter in the SMTP server address of e-mail services provider you are using.
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5.3.4 Channel 5.3.4.1 Channel info Function: Display the camera current setup information. Such as stream, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, etc… Note: You can only check the current setting, and not able to edit any information. All the setting are fix and not changeable. 5.3.4.2 PTZ Function: Allow to add optional PTZ / Speed dome camera into the system. Pre-Requirement: Make sure the PTZ / Speed dome camera is connected to the system or same network via Ethernet cable.
5.3.4.3 Channel OSD Function: Allow user to change the name / title of each camera, and enable / disable the status display. Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: system setup > Channel > channel OSD. 2. Select channel you will like to edit the title and status display. 3. Type in the camera titles such as: Cam1, Front Door, Back yard, etc. 4. Enable or disable the ‘Status Display’ & ‘Connection Quality’ 5.
Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > Channel > Motion Detection. 2. Select the ‘Channel’ (Camera) you will like to receive notification from. 3. Set the ‘Detection’ as ‘Motion’ and set the ‘Sensitivity’ of the motion detection. Move the slider to adjust the sensitivity. (Left - low / Right - high) 4. Select the ‘Alarm duration’ from 1 ~ 10 second. (for ‘Buzzer’) 5. Check the box to enable the following functions. Alarm: Display notification icon on the screen.
5.3.5 System 5.3.5.1 System info Function: Allow user to check the device’s information including Device name, Device model, Device SN, H/W version, S/W version, Built time, etc. 5.3.5.2 System log Function: Allow users to search and check the system log file of the NVR system. Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > System > System log. 2. Select the event type from the drop down menu, and set the time rage and click ‘search’. 3.
5.3.5.3 User Function: Allow users to add, delete and edit username and password. Operation Steps: User password change 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > System > User. (Log into username you will like to change password). 2. Click on the ‘Set password’ and type in old password (as default there is no password). 3. Type in ‘New password’ and re-enter the same password on the ‘Repeated’ for confirmation. (Password must be 0 ~ 8 characters long) 4.
Tip: The default username is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘(blank)’ - no password. Only ‘super users’ are allow to add, edit, and delete users and their permissions. Admin (Administrator) CANNOT be deleted. User Permissions Super user: Allow user to add, edit, and delete other user. Video Playback: Search and playback of recorded video.
3. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > System > System upgrade. 4. Check the 'Auto restart' box 5. Select 'USB storage' from the drop-down menu. 6. Click on the 'System' from the drop-down menu. 7. Click on the 'Start' and click 'OK' on the popup window. Note: In case of the cameras lost the connection to the system after the upgrade please follow the instruction below: Adding disconnected cameras: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: Video manage. 2.
Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > System > Camera upgrade. 2. Check the select boxes next to the camera you want to update from the list. 3. Select 'USB storage' from the Firmware from drop-down menu. 4. Click 'Start' to start; this will open a confirmation dialogue box. Click 'Yes' to Confirm 5. Wait till and confirm 'Upgrade Successful' on Status for all of your selected camera/s. 6. Click 'OK' to save the change and exit.
5.3.5.7 System maintenance Function: Enable / Disable system auto maintenance function (system restart). Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: System setup > System > Sys maintenance. 2. Enable ‘Auto maintenance’ by selecting ‘Once’, ‘Everyday’, or ‘Every week’ 3. Select the ‘date’, ‘time’, and ‘weekday’ to setup a schedule. 4. Click ‘Apply’ to save the setting Config Export: Export current setting to USB flash drive. Config Import: Import setting from the USB flash drive.
5.4 Video Playback Function: Playback recorded video. Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ’Video Playback’. 2. Select the date using the calendar. 3. Once you have selected the date click on ‘Search’ to load the time frame at the bottom. 4. The time frame shows the recording as bars from 0 to 24 hours. 5. Use the player control to ‘Rewind’, ‘Pause’, ‘Play’, and ‘Fast Forward’. Tip: Pause Play Fast Forward The highlighted dates indicates that there is recording.
5.5 Video Backup Function: Backup the recorded videos in the hard drive into the USB flash drive You can back up the video to USB flash drive. Before you start please make sure to plug the USB flash drive into the NVR’s USB port. Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ‘Video Backup’. 2. Select the ‘Camera channel’ or ’All’ for search. 3. Select the record mode for search. (Select from ‘Manual’, ‘Time’, ‘Motion’) 4.
5.6 Color Adjust Function: Adjust the color and brightness of each camera. Operation Steps: 1. Select the camera you will like to adjust the color by ‘Double click’ on the camera image. 2. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ‘Color adjust’. 3. You can change ‘Hue’, ‘Brightness’, ‘Saturation’, and ‘Contrast’. 4. When you are done click ‘Ok’ to save & exit. 5.7 PTZ Control (Requires PTZ camera) Function: Allow user to control PTZ camera. Operation Steps: 1.
5.8 Manual Recording Function: Allow user to overwrite any recording plan to record continuously. Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ‘Manual Recording’. 2. Select or deselect the ‘Channels’ 3. Click ‘Ok’ to save & exit Tip: Selected channels will enable the manual recording, and overwriting any recording plan. Deselecting the channel will disable the manual recording, and go back to regular recording mode. 5.
Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ‘Fast Network’. 2. Check the cloud status. (Online / Offline) 3. If the system is ‘Offline’ click ‘Auto Config’ to renew the IP address of the NVR system. 4. Click ‘Ok’ to save & exit. Tip: In case you have an issue with the IP address you can manually setup the IP address using the ‘Manual Config’. 5.11 Exit System Function: Allow user to ‘Log out’, ‘System Reboot’, ‘Close Screen Display’, ‘System Shudown’ 5.11.
5.11.3 Close Screen Display Function: Disconnect all display output Operation Steps: 1. Right click to bring up the main menu, and go to: ‘Exit System’. 2. Click ‘Close screen output’. Tip: This will only stop displaying the image, however, the screen is still “ON”. If you like to turn off the screen please use the “Screen” button located font of the NVR system. 5.11.4 System Shutdown Function: Allow user to power down the system. Operation Steps: 1.
6. Remote view. Note: Before setting up the remote view for the smartphone or PC please make sure the NVR system is connected to the internet router / modem via Ethernet cable, and make sure it is ‘Online’.
6.1 Smartphone (Android / iOS) Operation Steps: 1. Download the free application IP Pro from Google Play or App store, and install it on our smartphone. 2. Open up the application and if you are a new user, please tap the ‘Register’ to create an new account for the IP Pro. Creating an account will allow you to view your camera on any mobile devices using the same account. 3. After you have log in to the application tap ‘+’ at the top right corner, then tap ‘Add device by ID’ (Android) or ‘Cloud ID’ (iOS) 4.
6.2 CMS software for Windows & Mac Function: Allow user to remote view from PC. Using the CMS software you can connect more than one NVR system at the same time. 1. Go to our website at: www.cvtus.com > support > download 2. Download the ‘EseeCloud’ and install it on your computer. 3. Once installation is finish run the software and log in using the default username & password. (Default username: ‘admin’ / password ‘(blank) – no password’) 4. After you have log in to the system go to ‘Device management’ 5.
WARRANTY: Crystal Vision Technology, Inc. (“Crystal Vision”) provides the following warranty to the original retail purchaser only (the “Purchaser”) with respect to this product (the “Product”): For a period of one (1) year after the date of sale, the Product shall be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship. In the event that the Product is defective, the Purchaser must return the Product with the original proof of purchase receipt.
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