Network Video Recorder User Manual Model: FN3004H Model: FN3004H Color: Black Color: White Model: FN3104H/FN3109H Version:V1.
NVR User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................................1 Security Warning............................................................................................................................................... 3 Preface...................................................................................................................................................
NVR User Manual 3.4.1 Adding Devices..................................................................................................................... 26 3.4.2 Playback................................................................................................................................. 30 3.4.3 Backup.................................................................................................................................... 32 3.4.4 Device Information....................................
NVR User Manual Security Warning Foscam cameras and NVRs require good security practices to safeguard your privacy. You should regularly change your camera or NVR password which is 8-10 numbers, letters, symbols combination. You should update your camera or NVR regularly.Make sure your camera or NVR has the latest firmware installed for your specific model and better experience. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Preface Welcome to use our product, Network Video Recorder. This document mainly focuses on the installation and configuration of NVR LAN application system. With high performance video, user-friendly GUI, and practical industrial designs. This series NVR is suitable for civil applications such as homes, stores, internet cafes, and small businesses in addition to mainstream security and surveillance applications.
NVR User Manual Important safety instructions This chapter describes how to use the product properly so as to prevent danger and property loss. Be sure to follow the security instructions when operating this product. Installation Environment Ensure device is installed in the well-ventilated, dust-free environment. It is recommended to use a voltage stabilizer for supply of power. If the power supply was unmatched, the device might work abnormally or stop working.
NVR User Manual 1 Overview 1.1 Product Introduction The series of product series is a Network Video Recorder. This advanced product series receives a high quality video stream that is transmitted digitally by the IP Camera (IPC). The product can perform live video preview, recording, playback, remote access, and backup simultaneously. 1.2 Key Features Network Monitoring You can access the NVR system remotely through the browser on a PC or access the NVR system locally by using the display or monitor.
NVR User Manual After the external alarm function is enabled and the linkage recording channel is selected, I/O alarm recording is enabled when an external alarm is triggered in the trigger time segment. - Motion Detection Recording After the motion detection function is enabled and recording is selected, motion detection recording is enabled when motion detection is triggered in the detection time segment and detection area.
NVR User Manual You can search for IPC devices in the LAN through the NVR and add IPC devices to the NVR channel. Through the NVR, you can also manage IPC devices. HDD Management When the HDD becomes exceptional (for example, HDD Loss, HDD Full, and HDD Error), the NVR buzzer sounds an alarm. When the HDD is full, you can select the cycle cover the earliest recording or stop recording.
NVR User Manual 1.4 Icons Description In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the full screen. :The HDD is full, and the recording has been stopped. : A HDD is not inserted into the NVR or the HDD connected to the NVR is abnormal. In the live view mode, there are icons at the right bottom of the screen for each channel, :NVR is recording for the IPC. :The alarm of the IPC is triggered. The icon at the right top of the windows: Exit current menu to upper level menu. 1.
NVR User Manual - Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Shutdown in the System interface. Then turn off the power switch on the rear panel, the power LED indicator on the front panel turns off. Note Please try to avoid shutting down the unit by turning off the power switch on the rear panel (especially during recording). Reset You can reset the NVR device to restore the factory settings. You can choose any one of the following methods operate.
NVR User Manual 2 Device 2.1 FN3104H/FN3109H 2.1.1 Package Contents When you receive the NVR, please open the box and check whether there is any visible damage to the NVR appearance. Then, please verify that all contents received are complete according to the package contents listed below. At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection between the power and the main board.
NVR User Manual WARNING Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the NVR. Find the ESD gloves from the package of the NVR and wear the gloves. 1.Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side. 2. Connect one end of the data cable and power cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD. 3.
NVR User Manual 2.1.3 Device Structure Front Panel Icon Name Description PWR POWER Status Indicators The Power LED on the front panel will light in green after complete the wiring. HDD HDD Status Indicators The red LED is on: The HDD is not installed or cannot be detected. Blinks green: The HDD is writing, the NVR is recording. The green LED is on: The HDD is in the normal status and the NVR does not record. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Rear Panel Icon Name Description Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device. Power Supply 12VDC power supply. HDMI HDMI video output connector. VGA VGA video output connector. Display local video output and menu. LAN Interface Connector for LAN. USB Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Storage device. ALARM IN Interfaces Connector for alarm input.
NVR User Manual ALARM out Interfaces Connector for alarm output. Output alarm signal to the external alarm device. The external alarm device needs a power supply. NO: alarm output end that is always on. C: common alarm output end. 2.1.4 IR Remote Control Description(Only FN3104H) The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control. Note: Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control.
NVR User Manual 9 PTZ Enter the PTZ control interface, it is used with direction keys. 10 ESC Return or exit operations. 11 Direction The up, down, left, and right keys can be used with other keys. 12 OK Press to confirm in menu mode. 13 Previous Play the previous video file. 14 Frame View the image of each frame. Forward 15 Rewind key Select the rewind speed. This key needs to be used with the Play/Pause key. 16 Next key Play the next video file.
NVR User Manual Connect to the Power Supply You should first make sure that the AC voltage connected with the NVR power adapter matches with the requirements. And then connect the power adapter to power input interface of NVR, the power indicator on the front panel will light on, indicating the power is connected right. Note Please use the power adapter included in the package to avoid any damage to the equipment.
NVR User Manual damage to the NVR appearance. Then, please verify that all contents received are complete according to the package contents listed below. At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection between the power and the main board. ● NVR ● CD ● DC Power Adapter ● Quick Installation Guide ● Warranty Card The package contents list does not contain a mobile hard disk, IPC and mouse for FN3004H.
NVR User Manual VGA VGA video output connector. Display local video output and menu. Rear Panel Icon Name Description LAN Interface Connector for LAN. USB Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Storage device. POWER Status The Power LED on the front panel will light in green Indicators after complete the wiring. Power Supply 5VDC power supply. 2.2.3 Device Connection www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Connect to the Power Supply You should first make sure that the AC voltage connected with the NVR power adapter matches with the requirements. And then connect the power adapter to power input interface of NVR, the power status indicators on the rear panel will light in green,which means that the power supply is properly connected. Note Please use the NVR power adapter provided in the package.
NVR User Manual Click and Drag Right-Click Single-Click Time or Area box: Select the time or zone range. Time bar: Drag time bar. Live view: Show menu. Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu. Note The Single-Click mentioned in this article is refer to the left mouse click. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual 3 GUI You can visit the local NVR device via the display or monitor, and view or manage NVR system. NVR device is connected to the network,mouse,and mobile storage devices have been successfully installed. Make sure the video output device is connected successfully. 3.1 Login For the operation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide. 3.2 Setup Wizard By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure below.
NVR User Manual One-Screen/Four-Screen/Nine-Screen Switch between different channels video. Note: Only FN3109H supports Nine-Screen. If you need to display nine channels IPC device on the live view window, the sub stream of each IPC must be less than 720P. Menu Click Menu to enter the Menu interface, it includes IPC Manager, playback, Backup, About, Settings and System. For details, see “3.4 Menu”.
NVR User Manual Playback". Manual Record Click Manual Record to set manual record for single channel or all channels. Note:Only FN3109H supports 9 channels, but FN3104H and FN3004H support 4 channels. 【Enable Manual Record】 Check the Channel checkbox, Click OK button to take effect. Right-click the mouse to back to the Live view interface. In the live view interface, there are icon at the right bottom of the screen for the channel.
NVR User Manual 【 Optical Zoom】 Configure the zoom of the IP Camera by clicking or .(This feature only supports IPC devices with zoom function.) 【 Preset points】 You can select the Preset position from drop-down list, then click to make the IP Camera move the preset position. 【 Cruise track】 The default cruise tracks have two types: Vertical and Horizontal. Vertical: The IP Camera of the channel will rotate from up to down. Horizontal: The IP Camera of the channel will rotate from left to right.
NVR User Manual interface is displayed. 3.4.1 Adding Devices Right-click in live view mode and select Adding Devices from the Shortcut Menu, or select “Menu > Adding Devices” in the Menu interface. The Adding Devices interface is displayed. You can search and add the online IP cameras by following the operation. After adding IP cameras, the basic information of the camera lists in the IP Camera List, and you can configure the basic setting of the IP cameras.
NVR User Manual Searching IP Cameras NVR will automatically detect all the online IP Cameras which they can connect to. You will need to know your IP Camera name and password to connect. If you did not find the online IP Camera which you want to connect, please click Refresh button to find the online IP Camera. Adding IP Camera 1. Select the IP Camera in the IPC Manager list. 1.Select the IPC 2.Click Add button www.foscam.
NVR User Manual 2. Click Add button and the following interface will be shown: Make sure that the IP address of the IPC and NVR's in the same network segment, and the subnet mask and gateway are the same as the NVR's. Select the protocol for the different IPC. FOSCAM protocol: The High Denition(HD) IP Camera of foscam brand. MJ protocol: The Standard Denition(SD) IP Camera of foscam brand. ONVIF protocol: The IP Camera which supports ONVIF protocol.
NVR User Manual Green point indicates that the connection is successful. 5. Right-Click to return the previous interface. Manually Adding IP Cameras Click Manually Add button in the IPC Management interface. You can select the Channel and Protocol. Input the IP Address, Username, Password, HTTP Port and Media Port. Then click OK button to finish adding. And the camera and its information will be added in the list of cameras. Click OK button to www.foscam.
NVR User Manual take effect. 3.4.2 Playback Right-click in live view mode and select Playback from the Shortcut Menu, or choose ”Menu > Playback” in the Menu interface. The Playback interface is displayed. It supports single-screen or four screens. 1: Select a date with recording in calendar. 2: Select the Video Type, and check the checkbox from Channels.(Only FN3109H supports 9 channels, but you can select up to four channels for playback at the same time.
NVR User Manual 4: Manage the recording. Button Description After searching file, click the button to play. Pause Stop Fast forward. The fast forward speed can be twice, 4 times, 8 times, 16 times or 32 times of the normal playing speed. Click this button. The multiple of normal playing speed is displayed in the upper right corner of the playback page. For example, “>> X2” indicates the current playing speed is twice of the normal speed. Slow progress.
NVR User Manual Button Description Right moving time axis. Zoom-out time axis. Return to the last playback progress bar. Make the playing video maximized. After the video is maximized, right-click to exit the currently maximized video. 3.4.3 Backup Choose ”Menu > Backup” in the Menu interface. The Backup interface is displayed. You can search the record information, and export the record information to a mobile storage device for backup.
NVR User Manual The record information can be exported to USB-flash disk for backup. 1. Double-click the record information by the left mouse in the search result list. The status of the Record will change from No to Yes. 2. After the USB-flash disk connect to the NVR by the USB interface. Select the Object from drop-down list. 3. Select the backup select from drop-down list. 4. Click Backup button and start backup. 1.Double-click NO by the left mouse,the status will change from No to Yes. 2.
NVR User Manual You can view the firmware version, manage HDD Info and system log. Firmware Version Choose ”Menu > About > Firmware Version” in the Menu interface. The Firmware Version interface is displayed. You can view the Device Type, Device Name, Firmware Version and Application Version. HDD Info Choose ”Menu > About > HDD Info” in the Menu interface. The HDD Info interface is www.foscam.
NVR User Manual displayed. You can see, refresh, format backup disk and format record disk. 【 Refresh】:Click the Refresh button then you can update to the latest information on the hard disk. 【 Format Hard Disk】:If the disk is uninitialized, select the record disk, then click Format Hard Disk to format the record disk if the format is incorrect. System Log Choose ”Menu > About > System Log” in the Menu interface. The System Log interface is displayed.
NVR User Manual 【 Searching Log】 1. Select the log type, channel and time. 2. Click the Search button to list all matched logs. 【 Backup Log】 The log information can be exported to USB-flash disk for backup. 1. Double-click the log information by the left mouse in the search result list. The status of the log will change from No to Yes. 2. After the USB-flash disk connect to the NVR by the USB interface. Select the Object from drop-down list. 3. Select the backup select from drop-down list.
NVR User Manual can configure the general, video, schedule, network, display, Alarm Settings and OSD. General Choose ”Menu > Settings > General” in the Menu interface. The General interface is displayed. You can configure the basic information of the NVR. NOTE Please do not modify the NVR system time when recording. Parameter Description Device Name You can modify your device name to help you identify it. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Time Zone Please select the time zone according to the actual situation. Automatically Whether synchronize your NVR with an Internet time server. synchronize Check: You need to configure the NTP Server. with and Internet time Uncheck: You need to configure the Date and Time. server Date Format You need to configure the date format. Time Format You need to configure the time format. OverWrite Language Setup Wizard When the HDD is full.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description Channel You can select the channel for the IP Cameras. Stream You can set the value of Resolution, Bit Rate, Frame Rate, Key Frame Interval when the video was set the main stream. The resolution of the IP Camera. Resolution The higher the resolution is,the sharper the video quality is, but also with the increasing stream, which will take up the higher bandwidth. Generally speaking, the larger the bit rate is, the clearer video will Bit Rate become.
NVR User Manual Click save button to take effect. Schedule Choose ”Menu > Settings > Schedule” in the Menu interface. The Schedule interface is displayed. You can enable or disable schedule record for the every channel. 【 Enable Schedule Recording】 1. Select channel from drop-down box list. 2. Check the Enable checkbox to enable Schedule Recording function. 3. Check the Select checkbox. Note: Check Clear checkbox and If you clear the area. 4. Click and drag the mouse in the relative positions.
NVR User Manual 2. Uncheck the Enable checkbox to disable Schedule Recording function. 3. Click Save button to take effect for one certain channel. Network Choose ”Menu > Settings > Network” in the Menu interface. The Network interface is displayed.You can configure the information of Network, DDNS, E-Mail, FTP. 【 Network】 Check the Network checkbox, you can configure the network information of the NVR. Parameter Description You can select the network type from the drop-down list box.
NVR User Manual You can configure the IP address of the NVR system. IP Address Note: The IP of IP cameras, PC and NVR should be in the same network segment and in the same LAN. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the NVR system. Gateway The gateway of the NVR system. Primary DNS The primary DNS server of the NVR system. Server Alternative The secondary DNS server of the NVR system.
NVR User Manual Note Here take a6747.myfoscam.org for example. Enable DDNS: Check the DDNS checkbox to enable this feature. Click Save button to take effect. Then you can use http:// Domain name + HTTP Port to access the NVR via internet. Take hostname a6747.myfoscam.org and HTTP Port. 88 for example, the accessing link of the camera via internet would be http://a6747.myfoscam.org:88 Third Party DDNS: You can also use third part DDNS, such as www.no-ip.com, www. 3322.com.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description Enable E-Mail Check the checkbox to enable the Eamil function. Authentication SMTP Server SMTP Port Whether to verify the user name and password during login to the mailbox. The SMTP Server IP address or host name. The SMTP port is usually set as 25. Some SMTP servers have their own port, such as 587 or 465. Transport Layer Security usually is None.
NVR User Manual Click Save button to take effect. Click E-Mail Test to see if Mail has been successfully configured. If the test success, you can see the success information, at the same time the receivers will receive a test mail. 【 FTP】 Check the FTP checkbox, you can configure the FTP information of the NVR. The system can be configured to send an picture to the FTP server if an alarm or motion event is detected etc..
NVR User Manual Click FTP Test to see if FTP has been successfully configured. If the test success, you can see the success information. Display Choose ”Menu > Settings > Display” in the Menu interface. The Display interface is displayed.You can configure the display mode, Resolution, Transparency, Mouse Sensitivity and Interval for the NVR. Parameter Description Resolution The output resolution of the NVR. Transparency Configure the transparency of the NVR output interface.
NVR User Manual External alarm input devices are connected through the alarm input interface and external alarm output devices are connected through the alarm output interface. After the devices are connected successfully, you can configure information about the external alarm devices. When an external alarm input device triggers an alarm, the NVR system transmits the alarm information to an external alarm output device, which makes corresponding response.
NVR User Manual mouse. 4. Click the OK button to save and exit the window. Step4 Set the duration from drop-down box list. It indicates the duration of the alarm and alarm linkage recording. Step5 Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. You may refer to follow table for details of linkage methods. Parameter Buzzer Description When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to enable buzzing sound of the NVR device.
NVR User Manual Channel Step6 Click Save button to take effect. -------End 【Motion Detection】 Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the NVR can analyze it and perform many actions to handle it. Enable motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, output alarm, send Email, upload figure to FTP, buzzer alarm and so on.
NVR User Manual Step2 Check the checkbox to enable motion detection function. Step3 Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. You may refer to follow table for details of linkage methods. Parameter Description If you select this checkbox, when the Motion detection is Record triggered, the NVR will record automatically and store the record files to the HDD.
NVR User Manual Set up arming schedule of the channel for the motion detection. You can choose a week, one day of a week, the certain time period for the motion detection alarm. 2. Check Select checkbox to select the area. 3. Drag and draw the area for motion detection by left mouse. Note:Check Clear checkbox and If you clear the area, then drag and draw the area for motion detection by mouse. 4. Click the OK button to save and exit the window. Step6 Select the Sensitivity from the drop-down box list.
NVR User Manual Parameter Type Buzzer Description Select Type form drop-down box list. It contains HDD Loss, HDD Saturation, HDD Error, Video Loss and Network Error. Check the Buzzer checkbox if you want to enable buzzing sound of the NVR device. Click Save button to take effect. OSD Choose ”Menu > Settings > OSD” in the Menu interface. The OSD interface is displayed. You can configure the OSD(On Screen Display) information. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list. Channel Name It displays the IPC device name of the corresponding channel. Display Channel Whether to display the IPC device name on the selected Name channel. Display Time Enable Mask Whether to display the IPC device time on the selected channel. Check the Enable Mask checkbox to enable OSD function. 【Set Shelter Area】 If the IPC device type is MJ or IPC protocol type is ONVIF, the feature is invalid.
NVR User Manual 2. Drag and draw the area for privacy zone by left mouse. Note:To clear the privacy area, double click the mouse. 3. Right-click with your mouse to save and quit. Click Save button to take effect. 3.4.6 System Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface. The System interface is displayed. You can manage the NVR device about User Account, Upgrade, Factory Reset, Para export, Auto Restore, Log Out, Reboot, Shutdown. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual User Account Choose ”Menu > System > User Account” in the Menu interface. The User account management interface is displayed. User levels by permission from low to high are visitor, operator, administrator. Different user levels have different operating permission.The default user name of device administrator is admin with no password. The administrator has the permission to add and delete all users and configure user parameters.
NVR User Manual After configure the username, password and competence, you need to check Enable checkbox. Then click Save button to take effect. Upgrade Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click upgrade in the System interface. You can check for updates by network or upgrade by local. 【 Local upgrade】 First, a mobile storage device needs to be inserted by the USB interface and the NVR system upgrade file upgrade.bin has been stored in the root directory of the mobile storage device.
NVR User Manual settings. Click OK button and then the NVR device will reboot automatically. Para export Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Para export in the System interface. You can import or export a configuration file for NVR system. 【 Config Export】 It is used to save your current settings. It is recommended to backup your configuration before modifying or upgrading firmware. Click Config Export, and then click OK button in the pop-up message box.
NVR User Manual Note: 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. Reboot Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Reboot in the System interface. Click OK button in the pop-up message box, the NVR system will reboot. Shutdown Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Shutdown in the System interface.
NVR User Manual 4 Web You can access and manage the NVR on a PC through Web browser. 4.1 Instructions before Login Before accessing the NVR by using the Web browser, you need to obtain the following information: The NVR and the PC must be connected to the same LAN and are in the same network segment. You can query or allocate the IP address of the NVR by using the following methods: Through operation on the local GUI, configure an IP address for the NVR.
NVR User Manual Note If there are multiple devices, you need to obtain the IP address and port of the NVR using the local GUI. For details, see “3.4.5 Settings > Network”. Step4 Double-click the NVR, and your default browser will open up to the NVR’s login page. When logging in for the first time, you will need to install the add-on. It will pop up the message below the page, as shown in the following figure. Click Install button to install the add-on. Please follow the installation instructions.
NVR User Manual Input the follow parameter. Parameter Description Username/Pass The user name and password of the NVR client. word The default administrator username is admin with a blank password, please set the new username or password at first using and prevent unauthorized users login the NVR. Language Select the language type of the NVR client. Step6 Click Login button. Step7 When you log in for the first time, it will come to the operating of modify the username and password automatically.
NVR User Manual 4.3 Live Video After login, the live view interface will display. You can configure the play/stop the live view, manual recording, manual capturing, preset, cruise, led, color and so on. 1 2 3 4 5 Section Icon 1 Name Description Live Video Click this button and back to the realtime preview window. Parameter There are Local Settings, Settings, Service Configuration Configuration, User Management, System Management in the Parameter Configuration interface.
NVR User Manual 2 Channels In channels of the NVR, you can add IPC devices. The FN3109H supports 9 channels, the FN3104H and FN3004H support 4channels. Note: If you need to display nine channels IPC device on the live view window, the sub stream of each IPC must be less than 720P. Play Play an IPC monitoring video in a channel of the NVR. By default, the video is played. Stop Stop playing the monitoring video in the channel.
NVR User Manual IR LED You can configure the LED of the IP Camera. There are two modes: Manual and Auto. Color You can configure the color of the IP Camera. Play all Play monitoring videos in all channels. All off Close monitoring videos in all channels. 1 Channel Click this button, It will display one channel in the 5 live view interface. 4 Channels Click this button, It will display four channels in the live view interface.
NVR User Manual Step1 Select one track in the track drop-down list. Step2 Click Step3 Click , the IP camera will cruise following the predefined path. and finish cruising. Preset settings The default preset position is TopMost, BottomMost, LeftMost, RightMost, you can add other preset positions. Add: Click this icon to save the position you need the IP camera to remember. Delete: Select one preset position and click this button to delete it.
NVR User Manual 4.4.1 Local Settings Firmware Version You can view the NVR system information, or modify the Device Name. Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Local settings > Firmware Version”. The Firmware Version page is displayed. Parameter Description Device Type The product type of NVR. Device Name The device name is a unique name that you can give to your device to help you identify it. You can change your NVR name. System Firmware Version Display the system version of your NVR.
NVR User Manual Step3 Select the Time Zone from the drop-down list. Step4 If you check the Synchronize Time To Camera checkbox, the default settings of the NVR for the IP camera is applied to the added camera. Step5 Configure the system date and time. If you check the Automatically Synchronize With Internet Time Server checkbox, a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your NVR to ensure the accuracy of system date/time. Choose the one that is closest to your NVR.
NVR User Manual Step1 Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Local settings > Network”.The Network page is displayed. Step2 Configure the network parameter. Parameter Description Network Type You can select the network type from the drop-down list box. If select the DHCP, the NVR system will automatically obtain an IP address and other network settings from that server. If select the Static IP, you can configure an IP address and other network settings. HTTP Port The default value is 88.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description DNS Server UPNP You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to the WAN via a router without port mapping. Note: If you want to enable the UPnP function of the NVR, you must enable the UPnP function of the router to which your NVR is connected. How to configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS Server, Secondary DNS Server, please refer to “ Appendix II Common operations > 2. Configure the IP Parameters”.
NVR User Manual Step2 Configure the Email parameter. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description Enable E-Mail Enable or Disable the Email function. Authentication Enable or Disable the server authentication feature. SMTP Server The SMTP Server IP address or host name. The SMTP port is usually set as 25. Some SMTP servers have SMTP Port their own port, such as 587 or 465. Transport Layer Security usually is None.
NVR User Manual Step2 Configure the FTP parameter. Parameter Description If your FTP server is located on the LAN, you can set FTP address as ftp://IP address.(eg.ftp://192.168.1.103/dir). FTP Address If your FTP server is located on the WAN, you can set FTP address as ftp://domain name/dir.(eg.ftp://test.no-ip.org/dir). Default port is 21. If changed, external FTP client program must FTP Port change the server connection port accordingly. FTP Mode Here supports two modes: PORT and PASV.
NVR User Manual Note Here take test.myfoscam.org for example. Enable DDNS: Check the DDNS checkbox to enable this feature. Click Save button to take effect. Then you can use http:// Domain name + HTTP Port to access the NVR via internet. Third Party DDNS: You can also use third part DDNS, such as www.no-ip.com, www. 3322.com. If you set the third party DDNS, refer to the “Appendix II Common operations > 1.Third Party Domain Name Settings”.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description Channel You can select the channel for the IP Cameras. Stream You can set the value of Resolution, Bit Rate, Frame Rate, Key Frame Interval when the video was set the main stream. The resolution of the IP Camera. Resolution The higher the resolution is,the sharper the video quality is, but also with the increasing stream, which will take up the higher bandwidth. Generally speaking, the larger the bit rate is, the clearer video will Bit Rate become.
NVR User Manual System Log Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Local settings > System Log”. The System Log page is displayed. The operation, alarm, exception and information of the NVR can be stored in log files, which can be searched and viewed at any time. The Log Type contains Alarm log, System log and Operation log. 【 Search Log】 1. Select the Channel, Log Type, Date, Start time and End time. 2. Click the Search button to list all matched logs. 4.4.
NVR User Manual IP Camera Setup page is displayed. Step1 You can see all IP Cameras searched in The Current LAN IPC List. Step2 Select one channel from Channels. Step3 Choose the IP Camera in the list of ‘The Current LAN IPC List’ . Choose the Protocol from the drop list. Input the Username and Password of the IPC. Select the FOSCAM protocol for Foscam brand IPC, and select the ONVIF protocol for other brands IPC. Step4 Click Add button to finish adding.
NVR User Manual Step2 You can configure the following settings. Format Hard Disk: Click the Format Hard Disk button to initialize the SATA disk for recording. Note: Initializing the HDD will erase all the data saved on it, please backup the data before formatting hard disk if necessary. Disk Saturation:When the disk is saturated, you can choose to stop recording or cycle coverage. Pre-record Time:The time you set to record before the event.
NVR User Manual 4.4.3 Service Configuration Motion Detection Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the NVR can analyze it and perform many actions to handle it. Enable motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, output alarm, send Email, upload FTP, buzzer alarm and so on.
NVR User Manual Step1 Select channel from drop-down box list. Step2 Check the Enable checkbox to enable motion detection function. Step3 Select the Sensitivity and Detection Interval. The higher the sensitivity, the NVR will be more easily alarmed. The Detection Interval time between two motion detection. Step4 Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. You may refer to follow table for details of linkage methods. www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Parameter Description When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to alarm via the alarm output device. Alarm output Notes: FN3004H do not support Alarm output function. Make sure you have installed the alarm output device. When the Motion detection is triggered, you can choose whether to Send E-Mail send e-mail. Note: Make sure you have set Email. When the Motion detection is triggered, you can choose whether to upload detection picture to FTP server.
NVR User Manual 2. Drag and draw the area for motion detection by left mouse. Note:To clear the motion detection area, Drag and draw the motion detection area by left mouse. 3. Click OK button to save and quit. When something moving in the detection area, the NVR will alarm. Step6 Set Detection Schedule Set up arming schedule of the channel for the motion detection. You can choose a week, one day of a week, the certain time period for the motion detection alarm.
NVR User Manual Choose one day Click the week day words, the corresponding column will be selected. For example, click TUE, the all column of TUE turns to red, that means during Tuesday whole day, when something moving in the detection area, the camera will alarm. Click here Choose the Certain Time Period Press the left mouse and drag it on the time boxes, you can select the serial area. Step7 Click Save button to take effect..
NVR User Manual Set the record schedule, and then the NVR automatically starts/stops recording according to the configured schedule. The recording files will be save to the HDD or mobile store device. The Icon indicate starts schedule recording at the right bottom of the screen for certain channel. Step1 Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Service Configuration > Schedule”. The Schedule page is displayed. Step2 Select channel from drop-down box list.
NVR User Manual makes corresponding response. In the live view mode, there are icons at the right bottom of the screen for each channel. The Icon The Icon Step1 Choose ” indicate alarm was triggered. indicate the IPC is recording. (Parameter Configuration) > Service Configuration > External Alarm”. The External Alarm page is displayed. Step2 Select the Alarm Input interface from Alarm Input drop-down box list. Step3 Check the Enable checkbox to enable IO Alarm function.
NVR User Manual Parameter Buzzer Description When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to enable buzzing sound of the NVR device. When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to send Send E-mail e-mail. Note: Make sure you have set Email. When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to upload detection picture to FTP server. FTP Note: Make sure you have set FTP. When the IO Alarm is triggered, you can choose whether to alarm Alarm output via the alarm output device.
NVR User Manual Step4 Click Save button to take effect. -------End OSD You can configure the OSD (On screen Display) information of the NVR. Step1 Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Service Configuration > OSD”,The OSD page is displayed. Step2 You can configure the follow parameters. Parameter Description Channel You can select one channel from drop-down box list.. You can modify the IP Camera’s name.
NVR User Manual the feature is invalid. Step4 You can use the mouse to click and drag the text frame on the live view window to adjust the OSD position. Step5 Click Save button to finish the mask area setting. The mask area will be marked with black. -------End Pan & Tilt Speed If the IP Camera has the PTZ function, you can configure the pan and tilt speed of the IP Camera. Step1 Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > Service Configuration > Pan & Tilt Speed”. The Pan & Tilt Speed page is displayed.
NVR User Manual 【Add Cruise Track】 1.Select channel from drop-down box list. 2.Click Add button and enter a descriptive name to identify the cruise track. 3.On the lower left of the page, you can see all preset points you have added. Select one preset point and click Add button, you can see the preset point has been added to the cruise track on the cruise track page. You need to add two or more preset points to the cruise track. How to customize the preset, please refer to “4.
NVR User Manual There are other buttons between the Preset points and Cruise track, you can use these buttons to adjust the order of preset points or add/delete one preset points in one cruise track. Add: Select one preset points and add it to the selected cruise track. Delete: Select one preset points you have added to one cruise track, click delete. Move up/ down: Select one cruise track, adjust the order of preset points in one cruise track. 4.Click OK button and the cruise track will take effect.
NVR User Manual 4.4.4 User Management User Account User levels by permission from low to high are visitor, operator, administrator. Different user levels have different operating permission.The default user name of device administrator is admin with no password. The administrator has the permission to add and delete all users and configure user parameters. You can add, modify, delete username/password or distribute authority for users.
NVR User Manual 4.4.5 System Management Import/Export Configurations You can import or export a configuration file for NVR system. Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Import/Export Configuration”. The Import/Export Configurations page is displayed. Backup Configurations: Backup is used to save your current settings. It is recommended to backup your configuration before modifying or upgrading firmware.
NVR User Manual Upgrade Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Upgrade”. The Upgrade page is displayed. Click Browse to select the upgrade file in the local directory. Click Upgrade to start upgrade. Don’t shut down the power during upgrade. After upgrading, you can see the upgrade result. Your current system version will be displayed on your screen. You may go to the “Parameter Configuration > Local Settings > Firmware Version” Page to check for the latest system versions available.
NVR User Manual Factory Reset Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Factory Reset”. The Factory Reset page is displayed. Click Factory Reset button, then click OK button in the pop-up message box and all parameters will return to factory settings. The NVR device will reboot automatically. Reboot Choose ” (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Reboot”. The Reboot page is displayed. Click Reboot button, then click OK button in the pop-up message box.
NVR User Manual 4.5 Playback Choose “ (Playback)”, you can play the recording file of the NVR. 1: Select a date with recording in calendar. 2: Select the Record Type, and check the checkbox from the Channels. 3: Click Search button to search the matched recorded files. If there are search results, then they will be shown in the time bar area. 4: Manage the recording. Icon Description Start Stop Fast backward.
NVR User Manual Fast forward. The fast forward speed can be twice, 4 times, 8 times, 16 times or 32 times of the normal playing speed. Click this button. The multiple of normal playing speed is displayed in the upper right corner of the playback page. For example, “>> X2” indicates the current playing speed is twice of the normal speed. Slow progress. The slow progress speed can be 1/2 times, 1/4 times, 1/8 times, 1/16 times or 1/32 times of the normal playing speed. Click this button.
NVR User Manual 5 Appendix 5.1 HDD Capacity Calculation This chapter describes how to determine the size of the HDD you need when you install the NVR for the first time. The NVR adopts the MPEG4/H.264 compression technology and its dynamic range is large. Therefore, the capacity of the HDD depends on the estimated size of files generated in each channel every hour according to code streams.
NVR User Manual Spent of HDD Capacity per hour(M/hour)= 4 Mbit 3600 =1800M/hour 8bit Whole HDD Capacity(M)=4*168(hour)*1800( M/hour) ,=1209600M, 1209600M= 1209600M =1181.25G 1024 According to the preceding calculation result, you are advised to buy a HDD of 1.5 TB or above. 5.2 Common operations 1.Third Party Domain Name Settings User can also use third part DDNS, such as www.no-ip.com, www. 3322.com Here take www.no-ip.com for example: ① Step 1, Go to the website www.no-ip.
NVR User Manual Click here to register . Figure 4.27 Please register an account step by step according to instructions on www.no-ip.com. After registration, please login your email which used to register. You will receive an email from website, www.foscam.
NVR User Manual please click the link to activate your ACCOUNT as indicated in email. Secondly: Login the link with the registered username and password to create your domain name. Figure 4.28 Please create the domain name step by step according to instructions on www.no-ip.com Step 2, DO DDNS Service Settings within the NVR www.foscam.
NVR User Manual Please set DDNS Settings within the NVR by hostname, a user name and password you’ve got from www.no-ip.com Take hostname ycxgwp.no-ip.info, user name foscam, password foscam2012 for example. Firstly, goes to option of DDNS Settings on the administrator panel. Secondly, select No-Ip as a server.. Thirdly, fill foscam as DDNS user, fill password foscam2012 as DDNS password, fill ycxgwp.no-ip.info as DDNS domain and server URL, Then click save to make effect.
NVR User Manual Assign a name as you like Fill the Media Port no. of the camera on the column of ③ Use domain name to access the camera via internet After the port forwarding is finished, you can use the domain name+ http no.to access the camera via internet. Take hostname ycxgwp.no-ip.info and http no. 2000 for example, the accessing link of the camera via internet would be http:// ycxgwp.no-ip.info:2000 2. Configure the IP Parameters Here we take TP-LINK router as an example.
NVR User Manual The subnet mask of the NVR must be the same as the subnet mask in LAN port status. The default gateway of the NVR is the same as the IP address in LAN port status. The primary DNS and secondary DNS can be the same as the DNS in WAN port status. 5.
NVR User Manual 720), VGA(640 x 480), VGA(640 x 360), QVGA(320 x 240), QVGA(320 x 180) Synchronous Playback up to 4-ch 960P HDMI/VGA Output 1-ch, resolution: 1920 × 1080 /60Hz, 1280 × 720 /60Hz,1440 × 900 /60Hz,1024 × 768 /60Hz Hard Disk Type USB External HDD External Network One 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 port Interface USB Two USB port for mouse and external storage Video Output One HDMI, and one VGA Power Input One DC power supply jack Button one recovery button Alarm in/out 4-ch alarm in an
NVR User Manual ITEMS Video Input FN3104H IP Video Input 4-ch 720P/960P HD IP Camera Capitable Camera Foscam HD IP Cameras and other brand ONVIF-embedded cameras supported Foscam MJPEG cameras to be added by firmware upgrade Video Output Decoding (1080P)1920 x 1080, (960P)1280 x 960, 720P(1280 x 720), Resolution VGA(640 x 480), VGA(640 x 360), QVGA(320 x 240), QVGA(320 x 180) Playback (1080P)1920 x 1080, (960P)1280 x 960, 720P(1280 x 720), Resolution VGA(640 x 480), VGA(640 x 360), QVGA(320 x 240
NVR User Manual Motion Detection Alarm area and schedule settings User Accounts System User account management Operating System Microsoft Windows XP, 7, 8 Requirements Browser Microsoft IE8 and above version or compatible browser; Power Power Supply DC 12V/3.0A Physical Dimension(LxWx 220(L)*188.
NVR User Manual Video Output One HDMI, and one VGA Power Input One DC power supply jack Button One power on/off button,and one reset button Alarm in/out 4 channels sensor inputs and 1 channel alarm out Control Method Mouse/Internet Browser Display Switch Record Mode Video Playback Software Features Environmental VGA display switch Manual /Time Scheduled/Alarm Triggered/Motion Detect 1 channel 1080 or 4 channel 960P / 720P synchronous video playback ,Fast forward / Rewind / Slow Play PTZ Suppo
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NVR User Manual 5.5 FAQ 1. No image displayed on the monitor after starting up normally. Verify the device is connected with the monitor via HDMI or VGA cable. Verify the connection cable is good. Verify Input mode of the monitor is correct. Please check the input mode of the monitor matches with the output mode of the device (e.g. if the output mode of NVR is HDMI output, then the input mode of monitor must be the HDMI input). And if not, please modify the input mode of monitor. 2.
NVR User Manual 7. Why can’t opened web pages on the client be used properly after the NVR server switches to the 1080P mode? When the NVR server switches to the 1080P mode, some functions can take effect only after the server reboots. In this case, log out of the Web client and log in to it again. In similar cases, for example, changing the IP address and HTTP port of the NVR, you need to log in to the client again. 8.
NVR User Manual 11. After the adding of the IPC successfully, the video of the corresponding channel has lost in the live view mode. Make sure that the IPC display mode is not more than NVR display mode. For example: NVR display mode for the 4 * 960P, the IPC display mode can not be 1080P. 12.
NVR User Manual PTZ Pan, Tilt, Zoom PTZ cameras are motor driven systems that allow the camera to pan left and right, tilt up and down and zoom in and out. NTP NVR Network Time A protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of Protocol computers over a network. Network Video A NVR can be a PC-based or embedded system used for Recorder centralized management and storage for IP cameras. 5.7 CE & FCC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Statement This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15.
NVR User Manual This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 5.8 WARRANTY ShenZhen FOSCAM Intelligent Technology Limited.("FOSCAM") values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. No limited hardware warranty is provided by FOSCAM unless your FOSCAM product ("product") was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller.
NVR User Manual Please read FOSCAM warranty policy & policy of your reseller first before sending items back to point-of-purchase. Customer must first contact point-of-purchase to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before returning the product. If the product you received is suspected to be defective and the product warranty has not expired, The RMA number will allow your reseller to track your return much easier and help them expedite processing your request.
NVR User Manual packaging when returned for RMA purposes. Warranty is void if damage has resulted from accident, dismantle, abuse, or service or modification by someone other than the appointed vendor, souse, fission or the spare part has been over the period of warranty. Warranty is void if product is damaged due to improper working environment or operation.
NVR User Manual FOSCAM is not responsible for other extra warranty or commitment promised by resellers, if your reseller promised some extra commitment or warranty; please ask for written documents to protect your rights and interests. FOSCAM does not offer refunds under any circumstances. Please contact the point-of-purchase and follow their refund/return policy.