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2.4 IP CAMERAS

Internet Protocol (IP) or Network cameras differ from conventional video cameras in that each

is a stand-alone device with a built-in processor of its own. This allows it communicate directly

with the NVR by using standard internet protocols whether it is connected directly to the

NVR or over a network or even the Internet. It is for this reason that the NVR treats them as

peripheral or remote devices with the NVR serving as the interface and recording system.

Your NVR features an industry-exclusive built-in Power Over Ethernet (POE) block that allows

you to connect up to four IP cameras directly to it up to 200 feet away using RJ-45 (Ethernet)

cables without the need to purchase a separate power block or to locate the cameras near

power outlets. The Ethernet cable will both power the camera and deliver the video signal to

your system.

The NVR will assign cameras to channels in the order they were connected. Therefore, if

you have a particular sequence that you want for your cameras, it is recommended that you

connect them one at a time.

Cameras connecting to your system over a network (local or Internet) will also ultimately

connect through your network’s router and their signal will be received by the NVR through its

Network port. These cameras will need to be powered on their side of the network.

Whenever possible, it is best to use a continuous length of cable rather than multiple short

segments as each intervening connection could result in a small loss of power and signal.

As of this writing, this NVR supports IP cameras made by: Dahua, Arecont Vision, Axis,

Canon, Dynacolor, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony and Onvif.

LOCALLY CONNECTED CAMERAS

For the purposes of these instructions, “locally connected cameras” are those that are

plugged directly into the NVR’s POE ports.

Using the Power Over Ethernet Block

Your NVR’s POE block will power up to four

cameras while receiving their video signals.

This is the primary and preferred method to

connect cameras to your NVR. This feature

cannot be expanded through use of a

network switch. These ports are also not to

be used to connect the NVR to a network

router. When an IP camera is connected to

the NVR through the POE port, it will receive

power immediately, but there may be a

delay of up to a minute before the camera’s

signal appears on the screen as the system

establishes connectivity.

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If you are unsure, and if your camera has infrared LEDs, you may cup your hand over the lens

area to activate the infrared night vision mode. You will see a faint red glow from the LEDs

conﬁrming that the camera has power.

CAMERAS CONNECTED THROUGHA NETWORK

There are two types of networks – local (LAN or Intranet) and Internet (or WAN). Cameras can

be accessed by the NVR over both types.

Local Networks

For cameras positioned too far away to reasonably run a network cable directly to the NVR,

you can connect it to the same network as the NVR and the system will be able to access

and use them.

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Ultimately, each camera will have to connect

to the same router that the NVR is connected

to. They will need to be connected to a

power source on their side of the network -

preferably a POE - as the POE block on the

NVR itself is unable to provide power through

the network.

Alternately, if your NVR was bundled with

cameras, they may include a power input

as additional power option. You will need to

acquire a power adapter that matches the

ratings listed on the camera itself if you are

not connecting them to a POE.

The NVR will connect to these cameras

through the same cable that it uses to

communicate with the network.

Connections Over the Internet

A third connection option is via the Internet.

This method is more complicated, but it

allows the user to view cameras that are

located in a completely different building –

or region – from the NVR itself. In essence,

your NVR will be remotely monitoring those

cameras. As such, the user will need to

forward ports using the IP Tool software

included on the Manuals and Software

CD to obtain the IP address for any camera

that will be accessed over the Internet. Full

instructions are included in the manual for

that software.