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Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services and websites develop and change. Manual Revisions Revision Date 1.0 April 25, 2013 Description DNR‑2060-08P Revision A1 with firmware version 1.
Table of Contents Product Overview.......................................................................... 5 Package Contents.................................................................. 5 Introduction............................................................................. 6 System Requirements.......................................................... 6 Features..................................................................................... 7 Hardware Overview...............................
Table of Contents Schedule Setup................................................................53 Preset Record Configuration........................................54 Per Camera Configuration............................................54 Record Event Video Only...............................................54 Data Lifetime Setup........................................................55 Pre-Alarm Recording......................................................56 Circular Recording...........................
Section 1: Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents 1. Six SATA Cables 2. Remote Control 3. Power Cord 4. Mounting Kit 5. Software CD 6. Quick Installation Guide 7. Two Batteries for Remote Control 8. 24 Screws If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction The DNR-2060-08P 6-Bay Network Video Recorder is a comprehensive standalone network video display, storage, and management solution providing reliable high-quality remote monitoring for IP-based security systems. The DNR-2060-08P enables simultaneous recording and remote access to recorded video as well as live viewing.
Section 1: Product Overview Features Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution Total Solution: The D-Link NVR is a standalone network video recorder capable of 24/7 recording without a PC. The NVR can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to view live video and play recorded data through the Internet from anywhere anytime.
Section 1: Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel Function Keys 2 3 COPY POWER DOME SEQ FREEZE PLAY STOP MODE SEARCH MENU 5 PLAY/STEP REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REW ESC 1 4 1 USB 2.0 Port 2 Power 3 Function Keys 4 Channel Select Button: 1-8 7 FF ENTER 8 6 Allows users to connect an external USB device to the unit, such as a USB Drive or a USB mouse. Press this switch to power on the NVR. Press and hold for quick shutdown of the NVR..
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Front Panel LED Indicators The LED incators on the front panel of the NVR function as follows. Network REC REC Alarm The Network icon lights up when the NVR is connected to a network and blinks when data is being transferred. The Recording icon blinks while the NVR is recording. The Alarm icon lights up when an alarm is triggered.
Section 1: Product Overview Rear Panel 1 4 2 5 6 7 3 8 9 10 1 PoE/Link Indicators The lit orange LED signifies that the IP camera is connected and power is supplied via PoE. When the LED is off, either the power is separately connected or the IP camera is not connected. The blinking green LEDs represent data being transmitted from the IP cameras to the NVR. When the LED is not on, that means the IP camera is not connected.
Section 2: System Setup Hard Disk Drive Installation Step 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the sides and top of the NVR, then lift the cover. Step 2 Locate the two 3-bay hard drive racks inside. Select the rack you would like to install your hard drive into, then slide the hard drive into the rack bay.
Section 2: System Setup Step 3 Attach one end of the SATA cable to the rear of the HDD. Attach the other end of the SATA cable to a free SATA socket on the motherboard of the NVR. Step 4 Secure the hard drive in place with screws using the guide holes along the center of the sides.
Section 2: System Setup Connecting a Power over Ethernet IP Camera The NVR has a built-in PoE switch accessible via the rear panel. This provides both network connectivity and power for up to eight PoE IP cameras with a single cable. Note: The maximum power for all connected devices must not exceed 90 Watts. Step 1 Make sure the NVR is connected to a network via a router or a switch, or directly connected to a PC. Plug in cameras using the PoE ports on the rear panel.
Section 2: System Setup Remote Control Operation A remote control is provided for the NVR.
Section 2: System Setup USB Mouse Operation Users can attach a USB mouse to control the NVR. To use a USB mouse, plug a USB mouse into any USB port of the NVR. Move the cursor to the right side of the screen and a Live Panel will be displayed. The icons on the Live Panel are the same as the function keys on the front panel of the NVR. Clicking the left button operates the same as pressing the ENTER key. Clicking the right button operates the same as pressing the ESC key.
Section 2: System Setup USB Keyboard Operation The following diagram shows the keys used to access and control the NVR from an attached USB keyboard.
Section 2: System Setup Jog/Shuttle Control The jog/shuttle dial is used to provide a wide latitude in playback control. Note that the jog/ shuttle dial is active only when the NVR has been in Playback mode. While playing back recorded video, users can rotate the shuttle ring to select different speed of forward and reverse playback. Rotating the shuttle ring clockwise/ counterclockwise causes the unit to playback faster forward/backward.
Section 2: System Setup Function Keys This section describes the function keys for normal operation, on the front panel of the NVR. POWER CHANNEL COPY DOME MODE PLAY FREEZE SEQ (Sequence) SEARCH MENU D-Link DNR-2060-08P User Manual After the power cord is correctly connected,press this key to switch power on. Press and hold this key to quick shutdown the NVR. In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full-screen.
Section 2: System Setup Direction Keys ESC ENTER / ZOOM JOG / SHUTTLE In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys. In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT / RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP / DOWN keys. Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously. When password protection is switched off, press ESC for five seconds to lock UP the system.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Basic Operation Viewing Modes The NVR has three different viewing modes. Press a CHANNEL button to view the corresponding IP camera in full-screen mode. Press the MODE button to switch to the next available viewing modes.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation By default the NVR shows the title of the channel at the top-center of the channel feed, both in full-screen mode or in multiple channel mode. To change the placement of the title please see "Camera Title Alignment" on page 15 The current operation status and date/time information will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. An icon displayed on the status bar shows the authority level of the account currently logged‑in.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Digital Pan and Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full-screen in both live and playback mode. To view the 2× full-screen: • Press a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen. • Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera. A zoom icon will appear on the status bar and a frame will appear in the bottom right of the screen identifying the portion of the view available.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation View Recorded Video To view recorded video, users can press the PLAY key directly. After pressing the PLAY key, the NVR will resume playback of the recorded video from the point where recording was suspended. If it is the first time using the PLAY key, the NVR will playback from the beginning of recording. Alternatively, users can select records from the Search menu to playback specific video. Refer to "Search Recorded Video" on page 24 for further information.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Pause, Playback and Single Step Forward To pause and resume recorded video: Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen. Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image. Press RIGHT/LEFT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse/forward. Press and hold RIGHT/LEFT keys to repeatedly reverse/forward the video single step. Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Search by Time To search video by date and time: Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu. Move the cursor to From and press ENTER to specify the start of video playback time. Move the cursor to End and press ENTER to specify the end of video playback time. Move the cursor to Select and press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to choose date/time. Press ENTER and adjust the values by using the UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Calendar Search To search recorded video via Calendar Search: Press the SEARCH button to enter the Search menu. Move the cursor to Calendar Search and press ENTER. The Calendar Search window will appear. The Calendar Search window has four tabs to filter events Normal (all), Motion, Alarmin and VLoss (video loss). Select the appropriate tabe for the event type you wish to view.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Search and Playback with the Event List The Event List allows users to search for video by event. The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As older events are deleted newer ones are displayed. The latest recorded event video will be listed on the top. To search for recorded events with the Event List: Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Panorama Search In addition to the various search methods previously outlined, the NVR also provides users a different way to search for video of one specific channel via preview images, called panorama search. To use panorama search: Start to playback video of one specific channel in full-screen mode. Press FREEZE and the video will be paused. Press MODE once. Panorama search will start and the preview images will be in 1 second intervals, with 20 preview images displayed.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Search by Text When a POS device is connected to the NVR, users can search for videos with text data. There are three ways to search: by text, by numerals, or by text and numerals. Additionally, a date/time and/or channel range can be specified to narrow down the query, enabling faster searches. By Text: Exception: Search for video with data containing the exception string set in the OSD setup menu. OR: Enter two sets of word strings.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Dome Control The NVR allows users to control a dome camera via the function keys on the front panel. In Live mode, users can press a CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full-screen. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key and a dome control panel will be displayed. To exit the Dome Control mode and return to Live mode, press ESC or DOME. The Dome Control Panel buttons are listed below. Iris Close: Adjust the camera's iris to a more closed position.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Direction Buttons: Click on the buttons to pan and tilt the lens of selected dome camera. Auto Focus: Click on this button to automatically adjust focus of the dome camera. Note: The front panel keys can also perform the functions listed above. Please refer to "Front Panel Function Keys" on page 8 for further details of function keys.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Set Preset Points The NVR allows you to define a path made up of a number of preset positions. The number of preset points on a path is dependent on the dome camera manufacturer. To set preset points: Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen. Press DOME to the enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed. Use the direction keys to pan/tilt the dome camera to desired position.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Run Dome Camera Tour Users can also display dome camera tour setup at the dome camera side. To run display of dome camera tour: Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen. Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed. Click Preset on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the Set/Go Preset function. The numeric keyboard will be displayed.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Quick Video Export through Front Panel Using the front panel function buttons, the NVR allows users to easily export video as *.drv files to an external device such as a USB. To export video to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the NVR. Export Event Video To export event video footage, follow these steps: Press SEARCH and playback wanted event video. To playback event video, refer to "Search Recorded Video" on page 24.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Advanced Operation System Menu The configuration of the NVR can be customized using the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) On Screen Display (OSD) setup menu. To enter the OSD menu system, press the MENU button and select an account to log in to and enter a corresponding password. The preset password for the administrator account admin is 1234. Note: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to prevent unauthorized access to the unit.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration User Management The NVR provides the option to create up to seven usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset admin account. From the Main Menu,select System, User Management Password Protection Select On to enable the username and password functions listed in the Authority Setup menu, or select Off to allow free access. Account Setup Use this option to setup a customized account, password, and privilege level. The account is case sensitive.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select System and press ENTER, then select Date/Time to access the Date/Time menu.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Set Date/Time Set Date/Time Select Date or Time and press ENTER for adjusting the settings. LEFT/RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is for selecting, and UP/DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. Note: The new date/time setting will only apply to newly recorded video. The date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time The item is for people who live in regions that observe Daylight Savings Time. Select On to enable, or Off to disable the function. If the function is disabled,the DST Start/End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. Note: If this function is enabled, the date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select Time Zone to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the adjacent diagram. Note: The Time Zone must be set to the correct local time zone or the Network Time Protocol Setup will not be accessible. Network Time Protocol Setup After entering the time zone, the Network Time Protocol Setup option will appear.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Network Setup Dynamic DNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a DNS name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. This allows you to use a dynamic IP address while associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name. Enable this option only if you have purchased a domain name and registered with a dynamic DNS service provider.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration UPnP Function UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play, which is a technology that integrates a universal protocol for widespread plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When a PC and the NVR have both installed the UPnP function, the PC can automatically recognize the NVR in the same local area network.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration UPnP NAT Traversal Function The UPnP NAT traversal function helps to automatically configure router settings where the NVR connects to the internet via a router. When a PC connects to an NVR in a different local area network, a real IP address and corresponding port number are required. Where the NVR is behind a router, communications between the PC and the NVR will need to be transmitted via the router.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Monitor Menu The Monitor menu allows you to configure how the various display features appear.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Show Camera Name: Click on the buttons to pan and tilt the lens of selected dome camera. OSD Transparancy: Choose a percentage value to determine the opacity of the On Screen Display. VGA Resolution: Select the output resolution appropriate for the connected display. Mouse Sensitivity: This setting will adjusts the speed which a connected USB mouse cursor will move across the screen. Hide Status Bar: Turn the Status Bar on or Off.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Camera Menu This section details the options available for connecting and configuring IP cameras.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration When an IP camera is connected using the PoE ports, settings for that cameras will be automatically retrieved if the PoE PnP function is enabled. Note: Go to PoE Setup PoE PnP to enable the PoE PnP function. Note: If the IP camera is already activated, the options Device Search, Hostname/IP, Connection Setup, and Copy Settings will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. IP Camera Name Use this option to enter the name of the IP camera to be shown on the monitor.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Connection Setup Enter Connection Setup to configure the connection and data transmission settings for a connected IP Camera. Note: You will need to set Enable PnP to Off to access all the configuration options. Account/Password Use these two options to enter a valid account name and password of the connected IP camera. Management Port Use this option to set the default port of the IP camera.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Main Stream Setup Under this menu, users can setup configuration for the main stream. First choose the streaming format from H264, MJPEG, orMPEG4. If you need to setup a streaming index, port, and protocol manually, set Advance Streaming Options to On and select your preferred values from the corresponding menu items. Otherwise, leave Advance Streaming Options set to Off and the NVR will autoconfigure these settings.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Device Setup Enter Device Setup to configure the basic settings for an IP camera. The basic settings include the IP camera’s product name, image quality, and image adjustment. Set the item Apply to Yes to apply the changes. Note: The Device Setup menu may have fewer or more menu items according to different IP camera models. Activated Select Yes to activate the connection to the IP camera. To deactivate the connection, select No .
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Status After the connection to the IP camera is activated, users can check the connection status. Copy Settings This item allows users to copy the settings set on the currently selected IP camera to any other IP cameras. Enter this menu and select one or more cameras to copy the settings to. Then select CONFIRM to apply the settings. Note: If an IP camera is already activated, it will be greyed out and cannot be selected.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Record Menu The Record setup menu allows users to set the recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Record Schedule / Quality Setting Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day time, night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select Schedule Setup from the Record setup menu and press ENTER to make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using Direction keys. Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel. If a weekend recording is required, select On to enable the Weekend Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start/End time.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Preset Record Configuration The Preset Config is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as Best Quality. Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day/Night/Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to OFF for accessing these schedules. First, select the Camera required for configuration.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Data Lifetime Setup Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the HDD. Only video recorded within Data Lifetime will be displayed on the screen and played back. Video recorded outside of Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be retrieved for playback. Note: To play back a video exceeding the data lifetime, please extend the duration until the recording data/time of the video is included.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Pre-Alarm Recording This options enables the setting of a recording duration before an alarm trigger is received. The pre-alarm recording function aims to allow users to playback video of a complete event. This enables you to playback video recorded from immediately before the alarm is triggered. When an event is triggered while normal recording is in effect, the unit will start copying the pre-alarm and the post-alarm video to the event video.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Audio Recording This option allows you to enable or disable the Audio recording function of the unit. When it is set to On, audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When it is set to Off, audio is not recorded. Purge Data This option is used to delete the Normal or Event video recordings. In Record setup menu, move the cursor to Purge Data and press ENTER. Purge All Event Data Use this option to delete all video events from the database(s).
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Sequence Menu This section describes sequence mode using the Main Monitor. The sequence functions can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring recordings. Automatic sequence functions can be used in any of the viewing modes. Select a viewing mode and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence. Press SEQ again to stop.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Main Monitor Dwell Use this option to determine how long a camera will rest at a pre-determined position. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select a value and press ENTER to confirm the selection. Main Monitor Schedule Use this option to determine the order in which the main monitor will display the camera channels. The channel at the left of the top row is the first to be displayed. The channel on the right of the bottom row is the last.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Event Menu This section outlines the options of for event based recording, you can create up to 3 event sets with their own settings.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Internal Buzzer Use this option to toggle the NVR's internal Buzzer On or Off. Event Icon Use this option to toggle the Event Icon notification on the Status Bar On or Off.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Alert Notification Setup Use this option to configure the Event Notification parameters. The Configurable parameters are: Alert Configuration Set: Create up to 3 sets of event which will trigger notification. Alert Notification: Select the type of events which will trigger notification. Alert IP: Enter the IP address which will receive the event notification alert. Alert Port: Enter the Port at the IP address which will receive the event notification alert.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Event Full Screen Use this option to determine if an event should be shown on the Main Display. Event Duration Use this option to determine how long an event should be recorded. Per Channel Config This option enables a user to specify parameters for event notifications in a granular fashion on an individual channel basis. Copy Event Settings This option to enables a user to copy the settings previously configured to another.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Event Backup Setup Use this option to configure the Event Back up parameters. Backup Location This feature enables you to configure automatic back up of recorded video to an FTP site. Event/Alarm Selection This option to enables a user to which type of events and alarms will be recorded to back up.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration E-mail Management This feature enables you to configure the parameters for automatic E-mail notification. SMTP Server Setup Enter the configuration for the target e-mail server account.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Database Menu This section outlines the user configurable options for the NVR's Disk and Data management.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Total Size: Displays the total size of the Internal Hard Disk(s) Free Size: Displays the disk space available for recording, and the recording mode. Avail. Rec. Time: Displays the amount of time left in the space available for recording. Est. Rec. Period: This is an estimate of the total amount time that can be recorded on the space given. Internal Disks: This option allows the user to add, remove, format, repair and low level format internally installed disks.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Repair on Power Loss If the NVR finds a file system error while recording, the NVR will reboot and an HDD auto scan will be initiated. If the auto scan fails, the HDD will need to be formatted. Note: If you wish to initiate HDD auto scan function following an abnormal power loss, enter the OSD setup menu via an authorized account and access Database to set Repair On Power Loss to On.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Configuration Menu The Configuration setup menu enables you to review you current configuration and import or export settings as required.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Load Factory Default This option will reset the NVR to its factory preset condition. Import Config, Export Config Importing & Exporting configuration settings can help you configure multiple NVRs quickly or help to quickly reconfigure a unit that has been reset tofactory defaults. System Log, Operation Log Select System Log or Operation Log and a list of system, operation logs will be displayed on the screen.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Export Menu The following section will explain how to export video through the OSD setup menu and through the function keys on the front panel, respectively. Note: that the system log will keep records of all video exported, including duration, start time, and end time.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Export Video Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select Video Export and press ENTER. The exported video will be named by the exporting date and time, and classified by event type. Recorded video will be exported into four files if a digital signature is required (*.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Select Video for Exporting Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time and/or event(s), and set the item Begin Export to Yes to start exporting. Following are the items for selecting video. Select Channel Select the channel to export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER. From / To Time The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Digital Signature Users can export video with or without a digital signature. Set this item to Yes to export with the signature file, or No to export without it. Each recorded video with digital signature will be exported into four files, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. The *.gpg file name is as the last eight MAC (Media Access Control) address of the unit.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Aux Menu The Aux menu enables user to configure PoE and UPS settings.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration PoE Setup Use this option to view and configure the NVR's PoE settings. Note: Setting the PoE Limitation too high or too low will result in unreliable performance. UPS Setup Use this option to configure the settings for your UPS.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Shutdown Menu If the NVR must be shutdown for any reason, please follow the proper shutdown and power on procedures to avoid damaging the NVR.
Section 4: Advanced Configuration To Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before plugging in the power cord to the NVR (the acceptable power input is between AC110V~AC240V), and power on the unit using the power key on the front panel. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up. To Restart / Shutdown the Unit: Press MENU and input the username and password to access the OSD setup menu.
Section 5: Remote Operation Using the Web Interface The NVR's built-in Web UI utility is designed to allow you to easily access and configure your NVR. The software is a browser-based application. Using this utility, users can view live and recorded video, and to configure the NVR remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet using any personal computer. The connected PC will automatically download the browser plug-ins from the NVR. Simply enter the NVR's IP address in the address bar in to a browser.
Section 5: Remote Operation Web UI Setup Change Internet Settings Before using the Web UI, please check the IP address of the NVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter username and password to access the OSD setup menu. Select System, Network Setup, then LAN Setup to check the IP. Start Internet Explorer by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it. The PC needs to be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins.
Section 5: Remote Operation In the Trusted sites dialog: Uncheck Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone. Type the IP address of the NVR unit to be configured and click Add to add this web site to the zone Click OK to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. In the Security Level area, click Custom Level. Under ActiveX controls and plug-ins, set all items to Enable or Prompt. Click OK to apply the setting and close the Security Settings screen.
Section 5: Remote Operation Install Web UI Browser Plugins Start Internet Explorer by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it. Enter the IP address of the NVR in the address bar at the top of the browser. This will initiate the installation of the browser plugins required for the Web UI. The IP address of the NVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the Internet Explorer to enable easy access in the future.
Section 5: Remote Operation Log in/Log off Log in using the same account details previously setup in "User Management" on page 36. One preset account admin and up to four other accounts can access a NVR at the same time. Note: if the admin account is currently accessing the NVR’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the NVR, then the admin account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same time. The admin account at the NVR side has priority.
Section 5: Remote Operation Firmware Upgrades If a new version of the Web UI firmware is available on the NVR, the user will be prompted while accessing the unit. Click Yes to accept the upgrade and follow the on screen instructions. Start Internet Explorer again and enter the IP address of the NVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the Favorites entry for the unit.
Section 5: Remote Operation Select Display Mode To choose the number of camera feeds to be displayed in the main window, click one of the display buttons in the MODE section of the left toolbar. Available selections are 4, and 8 (9-1) camera display grids. To view a specific feed in full-screen, either double-click on the preferred grid, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button in the left toolbar. Note: To maximize the video viewing area the main/top toolbar, and the left/side tool bar can be hidden.
Section 5: Remote Operation Operate Cameras with Dome Control Auto Focus (A.F.): Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show a clearer image. Set/Go Preset & Run Tour: The remote monitoring software allows its users to store up to 255 preset points according to the allowance of the supported dome cameras. Use Direction buttons to pan/tilt dome camera to an appropriate position.
Section 5: Remote Operation Digital Zoom of Camera Display Users can view the camera zoom-in images via the digital zoom function. Right click on any preferred camera grid, in any kind of display mode, and select the digital zoom item to switch on the function. Users then can easily control zoom in/out via mouse scroll wheel. Move the scroll wheel away from users to zoom in and move toward the users to zoom out. On the upper left-hand corner will show zoom-in magnification. The maximum magnification is x7.
Section 5: Remote Operation Manually Trigger Relay Output Devices The Web UI allows users to manually trigger relay output devices while monitoring at the remote site. RIGHT click on any camera grid and select relay out A, B, or C to manually trigger any of them. This is especially convenient when users wishes to trigger any relay output devices while monitoring at the remote site. Instant Recording Instant Recording function allows users to record video to the PC by one click.
Section 5: Remote Operation Playback Video The remote monitoring software allows users to either view recorded video from the NVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC. To access the Playback screen, click Play button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: Remote Playback, Local Playback, and the Verify tab. Remote Playback allows users to playback from the NVR. Local Playback enables users to playback a recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC.
Section 5: Remote Operation Playback Local *.drv Files The Local Playback tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in the PC's hard drive. To playback a downloaded *.drv file from the Web UI: Click Open and the file selection screen is displayed. Select the *.drv video file for playback and click OK. Click OK in the Local Playback Screen to start the playback, or click Cancel to abort. View the video playback using the Playback controls. To end the playback, click Live to return to live video.
Section 5: Remote Operation Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the NVR. To verify the digital signature. Click Play on the main window toolbar. Click the Verify tab to display the Verify window. Click Browse to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video to be authenticated. Click Verify to start verifying digital signature.
Section 5: Remote Operation Take a Snapshot Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. The snapshot file will be named as Snapshot-*. Health Status of HDD This function verifies HDD status of the NVR.
Section 5: Remote Operation Normal and Dual Streaming For different networks with different bandwidths, two streaming options are provided – normal and dual streaming. The preset is normal streaming. Users who are using high-speed networks, normal streaming will be a recommended choice. Depending on the HDD capacity and network usage, set the remote monitoring software to occupy high or low bandwidths. For networks with limited bandwidth, dual streaming will be a better choice.
Section 5: Remote Operation Web UI Advanced Operation Users can remotely access the full functionality of the NVR using the Menu button on the Web UI. Click on the Menu button and the Configuration panel will appear. Refer to the relevant earlier sections of this manual for detailed explainations of the functions. Remote Firmware Upgrade/Remote NVR Reboot Users can remotely perform a firmware upgrade or reboot the connected NVR.
Section 5: Remote Operation Firmware Troubleshooting If the server requests to upgrade the firmware every time the NVR is connected follow the steps below to delete the temporary internet files. Select Tools from the main menu of the web browser, then Internet Options, and then click the General tab. Click the Delete Files button in the Temporary Internet Files field; the Delete Files screen displays as below. Check the Delete all offline content box and click OK.
Section 3: Front Panel Operation Appendix A: Recommended HDDs Brand Model Name WD Caviar Blue Model Number WD10EALX Size 1.0TB NOTE: After a HDD is successfully installed, users will see a number shown in front of the device name when retrieving internal disks information in the OSD setup menu via Database, Internal Disks. The number represents the SATA port that the HDD is connected to.
Appendix A: DI/DO Specifications DI/DO Specifications D-Link DNR-2060-08P User Manual 97
Appendix AA: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Backup • USB Storage Backup via NVR USB Port • Remote Archive via Client Software Playback and Recording Performance Playback: • NTSC: 60pps at 1080P, 120pps at 720P, 240pps at 480P (camera dependent) • PAL: 50pps at 1080P, 100pps at 720P & 200pps at 480P (camera dependent) Record: UP to 8 channels • NTSC:240pps at 1080P, 720P, 480P (camera dependent) • Pal: 200pps at 1080P, 720P, 480P (camera dependent) Playback Search • Forward
Appendix AA: Technical Specifications System Management Remote Management • Take snapshots/video clips via web browser • Configuration interface accessible via web browser Event Management • Motion detection • Event notification and upload snapshots/video clips via SMTP or FTP • Multiple SMTP servers. • Multiple event notification System Requirements • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP • Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or higher Mobile Support • iOS • Android Physical Weight • 9.
