ACTi ZNR-421, ZNR-220P, ZNR-120P, ZNR-121P User Manual

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Table of Contents

User’s Manual .................................................................... 1

ZNR ..................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents .............................................................. 1

Preface ............................................................................... 5

Safety Information..................................................................................... 5

Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................ 6

LVD/EMC Directive ................................................................................... 6

WEEE Directive–2012/19/EU ................................................................... 6

Part I Local Operations ..................................................... 7

Before You Begin .............................................................. 8

Disk Installation......................................................................................... 8

Ports, Interfaces and LEDs ......................................................................10

Startup .....................................................................................................11

Live View .................................................................................................11

Playback ..................................................................................................11

Access Using a Web Browser .................................................................11

Shutdown .................................................................................................12

Local Operations......................................................................................12

Initial Configuration ........................................................ 16

Preparation ..............................................................................................16

Wizard .....................................................................................................16

Live View .......................................................................... 19

Live View Status ......................................................................................19

Live View Window Icons ................................................. 19

Window Toolbar .......................................................................................20

Screen Toolbar ........................................................................................21

Shortcut Menu ................................ .........................................................22

Sequence Operation ................................................................................23

Zoom .......................................................................................................24

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Image Configuration ................................................................................24

Preview Configuration ..............................................................................25

Channel Configuration ................................................... 27

Channel Management .............................................................................27

OSD Configuration ...................................................................................31

Image Configuration ................................................................................31

Privacy Mask Configuration .....................................................................35

PTZ Control ...................................................................... 36

PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window .............................36

Setting and Calling a Preset ....................................................................37

Setting a Preset Patrol .............................................................................38

Setting a Recorded Patrol ........................................................................39

Setting Auto Guard ..................................................................................39

Recording and Snapshot ................................................ 40

Encoding Settings ....................................................................................40

Draw or Edit a Schedule ..........................................................................43

Scheduled Recording and Snapshot .......................................................44

Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot .............................................45

Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot ...............................................47

Manual Recording and Snapshot.............................................................48

Holiday Recording and Snapshot ............................................................49

Other Recording and Snapshot Types .....................................................50

Playback ........................................................................... 51

Instant Playback ......................................................................................51

Playback Toolbar .....................................................................................51

Playback by Camera and Date ................................................................52

Playback in Corridor Mode ......................................................................53

Playback by Tag ......................................................................................53

Playback by Event ...................................................................................54

Playback by Smart Search ......................................................................54

Playback by External File ........................................................................55

Playback by Image ..................................................................................55

Playback by POS .....................................................................................55

File Management .....................................................................................56

Backup ............................................................................. 57

Recording Backup ...................................................................................57

Image Backup ..........................................................................................58

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Alarm ................................................................................ 59

Alarm Input and Output ............................................................................59

Motion Detection ......................................................................................61

Tampering Detection ...............................................................................62

Video Loss ...............................................................................................62

VCA .........................................................................................................63

Alert .........................................................................................................68

Buzzer .....................................................................................................68

Alarm-Triggered Actions ..........................................................................69

Manual Alarm ..........................................................................................69

VCA Search ...................................................................... 70

Behavior Search ......................................................................................70

Face Search ............................................................................................71

People Counting ......................................................................................72

Network Configuration ................................................... 73

Basic Configuration ..................................................................................73

PPPoE .....................................................................................................74

DDNS ......................................................................................................75

3G/4G ......................................................................................................76

Port ..........................................................................................................76

Port Mapping ........................................................................................... 77

Email ........................................................................................................79

FTP ..........................................................................................................80

Multicast ..................................................................................................81

Disk Configuration .......................................................... 82

Disk Management ....................................................................................82

Array Configuration ..................................................................................83

Disk Group ................................................................ ............................... 85

Space Allocation ......................................................................................85

Advanced Configuration ..........................................................................86

Hard Disk Detection .................................................................................86

System Configuration ..................................................... 88

Basic Configuration ..................................................................................88

Time Configuration ..................................................................................88

Transaction Configuration ........................................................................90

Serial Port Configuration ..........................................................................90

User Configuration ...................................................................................91

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Security Configuration .............................................................................92

Hot Spare Configuration ..........................................................................94

System Maintenance ....................................................... 95

System Information ..................................................................................95

Network Information .................................................................................97

Log Query ................................................................................................99

Import/Export .........................................................................................100

System Restoration ...............................................................................100

Automatic Maintenance .........................................................................100

System Upgrade ....................................................................................101

Shutdown ....................................................................... 102

Part II Web-Based Operations ...................................... 103

Before You Begin .......................................................... 103

Live View ........................................................................ 105

Playback ......................................................................... 106

Configuration ................................................................. 106

Appendix A Typical Applications ................................ 107

Typical Application 1 ..............................................................................107

Typical Application 2 ..............................................................................107

Appendix B Acronyms .................................................. 108

Appendix C FAQs .......................................................... 109

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Preface

This manual describes how to use your NVR locally or on the Web interface.

In this manual, the terms IP camera and IPC refer to the same thing: network camera, which

requires a connection to the network. And the IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP

camera (also known as network camera) or a Digital Video Server (DVS).

Thank you for purchasing our product. Contact your local dealer if you have any questions or

feedback. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any

form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company. Contents of this manual

are subject to change without prior notice. No statement, information, or recommendation in this

manual shall constitute formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.

Safety Information

Read through the instructions carefully before starting installation and operation.

Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. This device is a class A product and may cause radio interference. Take measures if

necessary.

Disconnect power before installation and cable connection. Wear antistatic gloves

during installation. Use the manufacturer recommended battery. Improper use or

replacement of the battery may cause risk of explosion. Dispose of the used battery

according to local regulations or the battery manufacturer's instructions. Never dispose

of the battery in fire.

The device is intended for indoor use only. Ensure a proper operating environment,

including temperature, humidity, ventilation, power supply, and lightning protection.

The device must always be properly grounded. Keep the device from dust, excessive

vibration, liquid of any kind, and strong electromagnetic radiation. A sudden power

failure may cause device damage or loss of data.

Take necessary measures to ensure data security and protect from network attack and

hacking (when connected to Internet).

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This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.

The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

LVD/EMC Directive

WEEE Directive–2012/19/EU

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Part I Local Operations

An NVR supports two types of operations: local operations and web-based remote operations.

With local operations you connect a monitor and a mouse to the NVR and use the mouse to

operate. If your NVR has buttons on the front panel or is delivered with a remote control, you

may also control your NVR by pressing the front panel buttons or using the remote control. The NVR has an embedded web server and allows web-based operations. To do this, you need

a PC that has a network connection to the NVR and is installed with a web browser. You just

need to navigate to the NVR's IP address and log in to the Web interface like you log in to the

system locally. This section describes local operations.

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Before You Begin

Please be aware that the parameters that are grayed out on the system user interface (UI)

cannot be modified. The parameters and values displayed may vary with device model, and the

figures in this manual are for illustration purpose only.

Disk Installation

Choose an option. Use a #1 or #2 screwdriver as needed. All photos are only for illustration.

Option 1 (for 1 or 2 disks)

1. Remove the cover, connect data and power cables to disk(s), and then secure disk(s) with screws.

2. Connect data and power cables to the motherboard and then install the cover.

Option 2 (for more than 2 disks)

Open the cover and install hard disks on mounting plate(s).

1. Remove the cover and then secure disks to mounting plate(s) with screws.

2. Connect data and power cables to disks. Secure mounting plate(s) to the device, and then install the cover.

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用螺钉将硬盘固定在拉手条上，拉手条注意区分左右

用双手分别按住前面板两侧卡扣，按方向②拆卸前面板

用螺钉将硬盘固定在拉手条上，拉手条注意区分左右

用拇指推进硬盘，可听到扣上的声音，完成该硬盘安装

Option 3 (for more than 2 disks)

Open the front panel and install hard disks on mounting brackets.

1. Secure the disk to a pair of mounting brackets (L means left and R means right).

2. Press the latches on both sides (1) and then detach the front panel (2).

3. Align the disk at the slot and then insert the disk gently.

4. Push the disk slowly until it clicks. Repeat the steps to install all disks and then close the front panel.

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LED

Description

PWR(Power)

Steady on: Connected to power.

RUN(Operation)

 Steady on: Normal.  Blinks: Starting up.

NET(Network)

Steady on: Connected to network.

GUARD(Arming)

Steady on: Arming is enabled.

 Steady on: Activated for remote control.  Blinks: Authenticating device code.

ALM(Alarm)

Steady on: Device alarm occurred.

Power on/off

Audio output

DC power

PoE ports

Audio input

Network

VGA output

HDMI output

USB

Grounding

AC power

USB

Alarm input/output

Power on/off

Grounding

Network

HDMI output

VGA output

Audio out/input

RS485

RS232 (for maintenance)

HDMI output

12V DC output

CVBS output

eSATA interface

Ports, Interfaces and LEDs

The ports, interfaces, connectors, power on/off switch and LED indicators may vary with device

model. See the following two examples.

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LED

Description

HD(Hard disk)

One HD LED only:

 Steady on: No disk; or disk is abnormal.  Blinks: Reading or writing data.

One HD LED for each disk:

 Steady green: Normal.  Blinks green: Reading or writing data.  Steady red: Abnormal.  Blinks red: Rebuilding array.

Startup

Verify installation and cable connection are correct. Connect to power and then turn on the

power on/off switch (if applicable). Follow the wizard to complete the basic setup after the NVR

starts up.

Live View

Click Menu > Camera > Camera. The discovered cameras are listed. Click to add a camera. To search a network segment, click Search. If a camera is added but live video is not available,

check network connection and make sure the correct camera username and password are set in

the system. Modify if necessary.

Playback

Right-click a preview window and then choose Playback to view video recorded on the current

day. A 7×24 recording schedule is enabled at delivery and can be edited under Menu > Storage

> Recording.

Access Using a Web Browser

Access the NVR using a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) from a connected computer.

Enter the NVR's IP address in the address bar and then press Enter. Install the plugin as prompted. Close

all Web browsers when the installation starts.

Open the Web browser and log in with the correct username and password.

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Name

Action

Description

Left button

Click

Select or confirm an item. Select to edit digits, symbols, upper-case or lower-case

letters in a field.

Double-click

Enter or exit full screen mode in live view.

Drag

Draw or move a rectangle on the screen, for example, a

motion detection area.

Right button

Click

Show the shortcut menu. Exit zoom.

Exit the current window when Cancel or Exit is

displayed.

Wheel

Scroll up or down

Scroll up or down a list or a window; or zoom in or out

on a playback progress bar.

Shutdown

Use the Shutdown menu instead of by disconnecting power or turning off the power on/off

switch. A sudden power failure may cause device damage and loss of data.

Use the default username admin and password 123456 for your first login.

CAUTION: The default password is intended only for the first login and should be changed

to a strong one containing at least eight characters including uppercase and lowercase letters,

digits and symbols after your first login to ensure security.

1. Right-click anywhere in the window and then choose Menu. The login dialog box is displayed.

2. Select the username from the drop-down list, enter your password, and then click Login.

Local Operations

You can refer to Initial Configuration and complete a quick configuration.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all operations described in this manual are performed with a

mouse by the right hand. See Error! Reference source not found. for details.

Mouse Operations

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Button

Description

Display the main menu.

Switch to the next tab on the screen or switch the input method.

Auxiliary function button.

Exit the current window.

, , , : Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation

directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closed. PTZ

stands for pan, tilt, and zoom.

, : Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.

, : Variable-speed forward or rewind in full screen.

Confirm an operation, or start/pause the playback.

Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.

To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a

message appears on your monitor. Click Yes.

NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you

have logged in to the system.

Button

Description

Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.

To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a

message appears on your monitor. Click Yes.

NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you

have logged in to the system.

Enter 1; or display the main menu.

Enter 2, A, B, or C; or start instant playback. Enter 3, D, E, or F; or start manual recording.

Enter 4, G, H, or I; or enter the PTZ control interface.

Enter 5, J, K, or L; or switch the screen layout in live view or playback

mode.

Front Panel Buttons

The front panel buttons may vary with NVR model.

Front Panel Buttons 1

Front Panel Buttons 2

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Button

Description

Enter 6, M, N, or O; or enable or disable arming.

Enter 7, P, Q, R, or S; or take a snapshot.

Enter 8, T, U, or V.

Enter 9, W, X, Y, or Z.

Enter 0 or a space.

Delete

Switch the input method.

Auxiliary function button.

Exit the current window.

Switch to the next tab.

, , , : Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation

directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closed

, : Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.

, : Variable-speed forward or rewind in full screen.

: Confirm an operation; or start or pause playback.

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Button

Function

Power

Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.

To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a

message appears on your monitor. Click Yes.

NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you

have logged in to the system.

DEV

This button is for reserved functions.

Toolbar

 In live view mode, press this button to show the toolbar for the

currently selected window.

 In playback mode, press this button to display windows

according to the configured screen layout.

Press this button to display the main menu.

Iris+/Iris-

Adjust the iris, focus and zoom of the PTZ camera in PTZ control

mode. Focus+/Focus-

Zoom+/Zoom-

UP, DOWN, LEFT,

RIGHT, ENTER

 Press UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT to navigate between menu

items or shift focus.

 In PTZ control mode, press UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT

buttons to select the corresponding buttons on the screen, and

then press ENTER to activate the selection.

 In live view mode, press UP to start sequence in full screen.

Pressing UP again starts sequence with three windows on the

screen. Press DOWN to open the playback window.

 Press ENTER to confirm an operation or to display a selected

drop-down list. In playback mode, press ENTER to play or pause in full screen mode.

 UP and DOWN: Variable speed forward or rewind in full screen.  LEFT and RIGHT: Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.

Press to navigate to the next window when multiple windows are

displayed.

Esc

Exit.

Alphanumeric buttons

 Switch to the corresponding channel in live view mode.  Input numbers and characters in edit mode.

Shift

Switch menu items.

Del

Remove characters or spaces on the left of the cursor.

Remote Control

Functions of the Buttons on the Remote Control

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Initial Configuration

Preparation

Make sure that at least one monitor is correctly connected to the VGA or HDMI

interface on the rear panel of the NVR.

Verify that the hard disk(s) are correctly installed. For detailed steps to install a hard

disk, please refer to the quick guide shipped with your NVR.

Wizard

The wizard can guide you to complete the most basic setup. The wizard may vary with device

model and other factors. The following shows an example.

1. Enable or disable the wizard as needed and then click Next.

NOTE:

 You may change the setting under System > Basic.  If a QR code is displayed, you may scan the code to download an app and use the

app to control your NVR.

2. Enter the default admin password 123456 and then click Next.

CAUTION: The default password is intended only for the first login and should be changed

to a strong one containing at least eight characters including uppercase and lowercase letters,

digits and symbols after your first login to ensure account security.

NOTE: For RAID models, a window appears following this step for RAID configuration.

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3. Complete time information and then click Next.

4. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Use the default settings for other

parameters unless modification is necessary. Review the settings and then click Next.

NOTE:

 For some NVR models, Enable DHCP is selected by default.  If your NVR has more than one Network Interface Card (NIC), you may configure the

NICs and choose one for default route.

 An internal IPv4 address can be configured if your NVR has PoE ports or switching

ports.

5. Click Search. The detected IP devices are listed. Select the device(s) to add and then click Add.

6. Click Next.

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7. Set a recording/snapshot schedule and then click OK.

NOTE: You may also edit wizard settings by clicking Wizard under System > Basic.

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Icon

Description

Tampering alarm

Motion detection alarm

Recording

Two-way audio

Turn on audio

No.

Description

The IP device is online, and live video is displayed.

The IP device is online, but the NVR has insufficient capacity to decode streams

from the IP device.

No permission to view live video from the IP device.

The IP device is offline.

No IP device is linked to the window.

Live View

Live View Status

The following icons are used to indicate alarms, recording status, and audio status in a live view

window. Live View Window Icons

Normally, live video is displayed, but other situations are also possible.

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Window Toolbar

Icon

Description

Available for PTZ cameras only. Click to display the PTZ control window.

Record live video in the window to the hard disk. Clicking stops recording.

Click to play video recorded during the past 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Zoom in on an area of interest.

Click to edit image settings.

Click to take a snapshot. The window borders will flash white. You may view and back up snapshots under Backup > Image.

Rest your mouse pointer on the icon to view live video information. Or click it to view the channel number, camera name, IP address, connection status and recording status.

Start two-way audio with the camera. Click to stop. The sound volume is adjustable.

NOTE: Correct audio input and output connections are required.

Click to turn on audio. Clicking turns off audio. The sound volume is adjustable.

NOTE: When you turn on audio in the current window, audio of the

previous window is turned off.

Click to link the window to another IP device.

Exit

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Screen Toolbar

Icon

Description

Click to access the main menu.

/ /

Select the screen layout.

Previous or next screen.

Start or stop sequence.

Playback.

Click to open the USB Device window and perform USB related operations. The window offers quick access to multiple windows, and it pops up automatically if a USB storage device is plugged in when the

NVR is restarting or when the preview window is displayed. This button is effective only when a USB storage device is plugged in.

Rest the mouse pointer on this icon to view encoding information including frame rate, bit rate, and resolution; or click to view camera

status.

Click to view device alarm status and camera status.

Rest the mouse pointer on it to view NIC card information. Or click this

icon to edit basic network settings.

Rest the mouse pointer on it to view the date. Or click this icon to edit

time settings.

Click to automatically hide the toolbar, or click to lock.

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Description

Access the main menu.

Most of operations described in this manual are performed start from the main menu; for example, click Camera > Camera (with Menu >

omitted).

Corridor

Choose a corridor mode. Corridor mode can also be set in the Default

Layout drop-down list under System > Preview.

To display images in corridor mode, the camera must be installed correctly (rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise), and then use the Image Rotation parameter under Camera > Image to rotate images

accordingly.

Main/Aux Monitor

Switch live video from different video output.

PTZ Control

Display the PTZ control window for the first PTZ camera in live view.

Playback

Play the current day's recording for the camera linked to the current

window.

Output Mode

Choose a video output mode, including standard, soft, bright, and

vivid.

Shortcut Menu

A shortcut menu as shown below appears when you right-click in a window. Some menu items are described in Shortcut Menu Description.

Shortcut Menu

Shortcut Menu Description

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Sequence Operation

The sequence operation requires you to configure the screen layout, windows, linked cameras,

and the sequence interval. This example describes how to configure sequence for five cameras based on a 4-window screen layout.

1. Click 4 Windows on the screen toolbar.

NOTE: The number of windows that can be displayed may vary with NVR model.

2. Click Start Sequence on the screen toolbar. Sequence starts by displaying four windows on the first screen and then the fifth on the second screen at the set interval.

NOTE:

 The default sequence interval is eight seconds and can be set under System >

Preview.

 You may drag video to the desired window on the screen.

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Zoom

Zoom in on an area of images in a window for details.

1. Click the window and then click on the window toolbar.

2. In the small window in the lower right corner, click and drag your mouse to specify the area to zoom in on. The image in the main window zooms in. The following shows an example.

NOTE: The system adjusts the area automatically according to the window size and its aspect

ratio. Also, the system has specified a minimum size to ensure zoom effects.

Image Configuration

Adjust image settings to get optimal images from a camera.

1. Click the window and then click on the window toolbar.

2. Select a mode from the drop-down list according to the surveillance scenario, and then

adjust contrast, hue, saturation and brightness as needed. The settings available may vary

with device model.

3. Click OK to save the settings and exit.

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Preview Configuration

Normally, live view (video) is available after you complete the basic setup by following the

wizard. You can click System > Preview and edit preview setting as needed, including video

output, image resolution, default layout, and sequence interval. The video output and the

number of windows supported may vary with NVR model.

NOTE:

 Pressing and holding the scroll wheel for at least 3 seconds will restore the default

resolution.

 For remote live view, it is recommended to limit up to 4 channels at 1080p only to avoid

screen flickering. Nevertheless, if flickering screen occurs, it happens only on live view,

the recorded video is not affected.

Preview Configuration

Each preview window (window for short) links to a camera. By default, window 1 links to camera

D1, window 2 links to camera D2, and so on. You may want to change the link to display live

video from a camera in another specified window. The following example describes how to link

window 1 to camera D2 and link window 2 to camera D1.

1. Click window 1 on the right, and then click D2 under Camera on the left. Now D2 appears in

window 1, and None appears in window 2. Meanwhile, is cleared for camera D1, meaning

D1 is not linked to any window.

2. Click window 2 on the right, and then click D1 under Camera on the left. Now D1 appears in window 2. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Advanced Configuration

Click the Advanced tab and then select Sub Stream First so the NVR uses the sub stream to

establish live video from multiple cameras simultaneously. This function is disabled by default.

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Channel Configuration

Channel Management

This chapter describes how to add and manage IP devices in your NVR. The IP devices

mentioned in this manual mainly refer to IP camera (or network camera); sometimes they can

also be Digital Video Server (DVS). Before you start, make sure the IP devices are connected to

your NVR via network.

CAUTION: An IP device should be connected to one NVR only. An IP device managed by

multiple NVRs may cause unwanted issues.

Adding an IP Device

This section provides multiple options to add an IP device. Some options are only applicable to

certain NVR models. Choose one as appropriate.

Option 1

1. Click Camera > Camera > Camera. The system automatically searches for IP devices and lists the discovered.

NOTE:

 under Status means an IP device is added successfully, and you may click to

view live video from the IP device. means the IP device is offline, and you may view

the cause by resting the mouse pointer on the .

 The idle bandwidth is displayed to indicate current bandwidth available for receiving

streams. For more details, see Network Statistics.

2. (Optional) To search a specified network segment, click Search and then set the address range.

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3. Click for the IP device to add. Or, you may also

4. Click One-click Add to add all the discovered IP devices allowed (depending on channels supported by the NVR).

5. Click Custom Add. In the window displayed, enter the IP address and complete other

settings, and then click Add. You may also click Search and add discovered cameras in the

list.

NOTE: For a Digital Video Server (DVS), a window appears when you click Add, and you need

to select channels to add the connected cameras.

Option 2

This option is not applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports.

1. Click in a window.

2. Select the desired IP device and then click Add.

Option 3

This option is only applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports. Connect an IP camera

to a PoE port or a switching port with a network cable. The connected camera will be added to

the NVR automatically. Check status under Camera > Camera > Camera. means live video

from the camera is available. Click to view live video.

If the camera is connected via a network switch, click under Edit. In the window displayed,

set Add Mode to Manual and then complete the settings correctly.

NOTE: appears under Status if the power output from a PoE port is below or above the rated

power of the connected camera.

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Option 4

Use this option only when the IP device to add supports the standard RTSP, and all you need

from the IP device are just view live and playback. IP devices added in this way cannot be

configured from the NVR.

1. Click Camera > Camera.

2. Click Custom Add.

3. Click to select a camera in the list, select Custom from the Protocol drop-down list, and then click the Protocol button.

4. In the Protocol window, name the protocol, enter the RTSP port number, select a

transmission protocol, input the resource paths, and then click Apply.

NOTE: Contact the camera manufacturer for resource paths.

5. Edit settings in the Add/Modify window as needed, including the IP address, username and password, and then click Add. Check status in the camera list.

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Managing an IP Device

Manage IP devices under Camera > Camera > Camera.

1. Click to edit settings including the protocol, IP address, port number, username and

password. The Camera IP field displays the IP address that the current channel links to, and

you may change the address so the channel links to another device. The username and

password must be consistent with that of the IP camera.

2. Click to delete an IP device, or select multiple IP devices and then click Delete. Channels corresponding to PoE ports or switching ports cannot be deleted.

3. Click to change the IP address of an IP camera and the default gateway. A DVS' IP address cannot be editted from the NVR. means this function is not available.

Fisheye Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function. Parameters must be set correctly in accordance

with the camera mounting mode.

1. Click Camera > Camera > Fisheye.

2. Click under Edit. The Fisheye window appears.

3. Set the parameters, and then click Apply to save the settings.

Advanced Functions

Upgrade connected IP cameras or restore factory default settings under Camera > Camera >

Advanced.

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OSD Configuration

On Screen Display (OSD) are characters displayed with video images on the screen, for

example, camera name, date and time.

NOTE: Feature available only in Z camera models.

1. Click Camera > OSD.

2. Select the desired camera and then enter a camera name you want to display on the screen.

3. Select date and time formats. Choose to display time and/or camera name as needed.

4. Set font size and color as needed.

5. Drag the OSD to the desired position in the preview window on the left.

6. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

7. Click Apply to save the settings.

Image Configuration

1. Click Camera > Image.

2. Select the desired camera and scene.

3. Adjust settings on the tabs as needed to achieve optimal images. See the following sections for detailed information.

NOTE:

 A scene can be selected only when supported by the IP camera.  To restore default image settings, click Default in the lower right corner. This function

is available only when the camera is connected to the NVR via the private protocol.

 Image settings apply to both live and recorded videos.

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Parameter

Description

Brightness

The greater the value, the brighter the images appear.

Saturation

The amount of color in a specified hue.

Contrast

The degree of difference between the lightest (white) and darkest (black) parts of an image. Setting a greater value increases contrast.

Hue

Purity of colors in an image.

Sharpness

Contrast of boundaries of objects in an image.

Noise Reduction

Reduce noises in images to improve image quality.

Image Rotation

Normal: Displays images without rotation. Flip Vertical: Displays images flipped vertically. Flip Horizontal: Displays images flipped horizontally. 180°: Displays images flipped vertically and horizontally. 90° CW and 90° CCW : Display images in corridor format. The

camera must be installed correctly (rotated 90° clockwise or

counterclockwise).

Parameter

Description

Exposure Mode

Select the correct exposure mode to achieve the desired exposure effect.

Shutter(s)

Shutter is used to control the light that comes into the lens. A fast shutter speed is ideal for scenes in quick motion. A slow shutter speed is ideal for scenes that change slowly.

Gain(dB)

Control image signals so that the camera can output standard video signals in different light conditions.

Iris

Adjust iris opening of the lens to control the amount of incoming light.

Image enhancement

1. Click the Image Enhancement tab.

2. Adjust the settings as needed. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

Exposure

1. Click the Exposure tab.

2. Adjust the settings as needed. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

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Parameter

Description

Slow Shutter

Improves image brightness in low light conditions.

Slowest Shutter

Set the slowest shutter speed for the camera during exposure.

Compensation

Adjust the compensation value as required to achieve the desired image effects.

Day/Night Mode

 Automatic: In this mode, the camera can automatically switch

between night mode and day mode according to the ambient lighting condition to output optimum images.

 Night: The camera outputs high-quality black and white images

according to the ambient lighting condition.

 Day: The camera outputs high-quality color images according to

the ambient lighting condition.

Day/Night Sensitivity

Light threshold for switching between day mode and night mode. A higher sensitivity value means that the camera is more sensitive to the change of light and is therefore more easily to switch between day mode and night mode.

Day/Night Switching(s)

Set the length of time before the camera switches between day mode and night mode after the switching conditions are met.

WDR

Enable WDR to ensure clear images in high contrast conditions.

WDR Level

After enabling WDR, you can improve image quality by adjusting the WDR level.

Parameter

Description

White Balance

Adjust the red or blue offset of the image:

 Auto: The camera adjusts the red or blue offset automatically

according to the lighting condition (the color tends to be blue).

 Finetune: Allow you to adjust the red or blue offset manually.

Red Offset

Adjust the red offset manually.

Blue Offset

Adjust the blue offset manually.

White balance

1. Click the White Balance tab.

2. Adjust the settings on this tab. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

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Advanced settings

1. Click the Advanced tab.

2. Use defog to improve image quality in foggy days.

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Privacy Mask Configuration

A privacy mask is an area of solid color covering certain parts of the monitored area. Privacy

mask protects specified areas of images from being viewed and recorded. Multiple mask areas

are allowed.

1. Click Camera > Privacy Mask.

2. Select the desired camera, select Enable Privacy Mask, and then use the mouse to specify areas to mask. Up to four areas are allowed. The areas are differentiated by different colors.

3. (Optional) To clear a mask area, click the corresponding Clear button.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Button

Description

Control the rotation direction of the PTZ camera or stop rotation.

Adjust the zoom, focus, and iris of the PTZ camera.

NOTE: You can also zoom in or out using the scroll wheel on your

mouse.

Control the rotation speed of the camera. 1 means the slowest, and 9 means the fastest.

Click to display the PTZ Management window.

 Turn on/off the light.  Turn on/off the wiper.  Use 3D positioning.  Turn on/off the heater.  Turn on/off the function to remove snow.  Turn on/off PTZ shortcut operations.

NOTE:

 Check that the 3D positioning, heater and snow removal functions

are supported by the camera before using.

 Use 3D positioning to zoom in or out. Dragging from top down

zooms in. Dragging the other way zooms out.

Preset button.

 Save the current position and status of the camera as a preset.  Call a preset so the PTZ camera goes to the preset position.  Delete a preset

NOTE: and are displayed for saved presets only.

Preset patrol, recorded patrol and auto guard. For detailed information, see Setting a Preset Patrol, Setting a Recorded Patrol, and Setting

Auto Guard.

Start or stop.

PTZ Control

PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) control is applicable to PTZ cameras only and may vary depending on

the functions and protocols supported by the PTZ cameras. Refer to PTZ camera specifications

for more details.

PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window

1. Click on the window toolbar. The PTZ Control window appears. See PTZ Control

Window Buttons for detailed descriptions.

2. Click the Set button. The PTZ Management window appears (can also be opened by

clicking Camera > PTZ).

PTZ Control Window Buttons

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Setting and Calling a Preset

A preset position (preset for short), is a saved view used to quickly steer the PTZ camera to a

specific position. A preset consists of the following settings: pan and tilt positions, zoom, focus,

and iris.

1. Access the PTZ Management window. For the detailed steps, see PTZ Control Window

and PTZ Management Window.

2. Add presets.

3. Click the directional buttons to steer the PTZ camera to the desired position.

4. Adjust the zoom, focus, and iris as needed.

5. Select a preset number not in use, and then click under Save.

6. Repeat the above steps to add all the presets.

7. To call a preset, click for the corresponding number. The camera rotates to the preset position.

NOTE: Presets can also be triggered by alarms. See Alarm-Triggered Actions for details.

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Setting a Preset Patrol

Set the PTZ camera to patrol by presets (go from one preset to the next in specified order). You

need to set presets first and then select some as keypoints. Up to four patrol routes (Preset

Patrol 1, 2, 3 and 4) are allowed for each PTZ camera, and each patrol route can have up to

eight presets (keypoints). After setting presets, follow the steps to set a preset patrol. The

following takes preset patrol 1 as an example.

1. In the PTZ Management window, click . A window is displayed as follows.

2. Select a preset from the drop-down list, set the duration (time the camera stays at the

preset, unit: second), and then set the rotation speed (1: slowest, 9: fastest). Click OK to

save the settings. The preset is added as a keypoint, as shown in the figure below.

3. Repeat the above steps to add all presets (keypoints), and adjust the sequence of these

presets by clicking or . Modify or delete a preset by clicking or . Clicking

will delete all the added keypoints.

4. After completing the configuration, click Apply to save the settings. Now keypoints for preset patrol 1 is complete.

5. Click right to the drop-down list to start preset patrol 1. To stop, click .

NOTE: The duration ranges from 0 to 1800 seconds (default: 10). The rotation speed ranges

from 1 to 9 levels (default: 5).

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Setting a Recorded Patrol

This function requires the camera's support. The drop-down list and the buttons on the right are

hidden if this function is not supported by the camera. Currently only one recorded patrol route is

allowed.

Record a patrol, including the patrol route, the time that the camera stays at a certain direction,

rotation speed, zoom, focus and focus.

1. Click to start recording. Steer the camera to the desired directions, adjust the zoom, focus, iris as needed during the process.

2. Click to stop recording. All the patrol actions have been recorded.

3. To start the recorded patrol, click . Click to stop.

Setting Auto Guard

Use auto guard so the PTZ camera automatically operates as configured if no operation is

performed by any user during a certain time period. Auto guard avoids situations where the

camera is left to monitor incorrect scenes by user's negligence. This function requires the camera's support. The Auto Guard tab is hidden if it is not supported.

1. Click Auto Guard and then select Enable.

2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down list and then complete other settings accordingly. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Recording and Snapshot

Video recording has different levels of priority, which from high to low is: event recording, manual

recording, and scheduled recording.

Encoding Settings

Recording

The parameters and options displayed may vary with camera model and version. Some

functions may be unavailable if the camera version is too low. In this case, you need to upgrade

the camera first.

1. Click Camera > Encoding.

2. Select the camera and then edit settings as needed. Some parameters are described in the table below.

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Encoding Settings

Parameter

Description

Storage Mode

 Main Stream  Sub Stream

By default, the main stream is used for storage.

Image Format

Combinations of resolutions and frame rates.

NOTE: This parameter is effective only when the camera is connected

to the NVR via the private protocol.

Stream

 Normal: main stream that is intended for scheduled recording.  Event: main stream that is intended for recording triggered by

events such as alarm inputs or motion detection alarms.

 Sub Stream: low resolution video that is intended for local or

remote real-time monitoring.

Video Compression

Video compression standard, for example, H.264, H.265. The listed options depend on the standards supported by the camera.

NOTE: When connecting ONVIF cameras, only H.264 and H.265 are

the available compression.

Resolution

Image resolution.

Bitrate Type

 CBR: Constant Bit Rate (CBR) is used to maintain a specific bit

rate by varying the quality of video streams. CBR is preferred when limited bandwidth is available. The disadvantage is that video quality will vary and may decrease significantly with increased motion in the scene.

 VBR: When using Variable Bit Rate(VBR), video quality is kept as

constant as possible, at the cost of a varying bit rate, and regardless of whether or not there is motion in the image. VBR is ideal when high quality is a requirement, especially when there is motion in the picture.

Bit Rate(Kbps)

Number of bits transferred per second. Select a value or select Custom and then set a value as needed.

Range

Bit rate range. Currently the range is fixed.

Frame Rate(fps)

Number of frames per second.

NOTE: Due to automatic rounding of numbers, the frame rate value

may have 1-2 fps difference on what is shown on the OSD.

Image Quality

This parameter is effective only when Bitrate Type is set to VBR. Six levels are provided.

I Frame Interval

Number of frames between two adjacent I frames.

I Frame Range

Range of I frames. Currently the range is fixed.

Smoothing

Use the slider to control the sudden increase of bit rate.

Audio Stream

Enable or disable audio stream.

Smart Encoding

The advanced mode achieves higher compression ratios.

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3. (Optional) Click Copy to apply some current settings such as bit rate and frame rate to other cameras.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Snapshot

Set resolution, image quality and snapshot interval for snapshots taken according to schedule or

triggered by an event.

1. Click Camera > Snapshot.

2. Set the parameters as needed.

NOTE:

 Scheduled snapshot uses the Normal type of schedule. Event-triggered snapshot is

triggered by an event such as an alarm input and a motion detection alarm. Settings

effective to event-triggered snapshot also apply to manual snapshot.

 Snapshot interval is the length of time between two snapshots.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Draw or Edit a Schedule

Make a recording or snapshot schedule by drawing (pressing and dragging) or by editing (using

the Edit button). The operations for recording and snapshot are similar, so this section only

describes how to make a recording schedule.

1. Click Storage > Recording.

2. Select the camera from the list. Schedule is enabled by default. If it is disabled, select to enable it.

3. Set Pre-Record and Post-Record as needed.

4. (Applicable to some NVR models) To save a redundant copy of recordings, select Enable

Redundant Recording and configure a redundant hard disk (see Disk Management for

details).

5. Click a color icon on the right under the Edit button and then draw a schedule on the left. You may also click Edit and set schedule details in the Edit Schedule window.

NOTE: When editing a schedule, you may clear the All Day check box and set up to eight

different periods for each day. To apply the settings to other day(s), select the day(s) right to

Copy To.

6. Click Apply.

7. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

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Scheduled Recording and Snapshot

Scheduled Recording

Scheduled recording records video according to the set schedule and it is different from manual

recording and alarm-triggered recording. A 24×7 recording schedule is enabled by default and may be edited as needed to record video in specified periods only.

See Draw or Edit a Schedule for the detailed steps. Make sure the schedule type is Normal.

The set schedule appears in blue, which stands for scheduled recording.

Scheduled Snapshot

Configure scheduled snapshot under Storage > Snapshot. Scheduled snapshot is similar to

scheduled recording (see Scheduled Recording for details). Make sure the schedule type is

Normal.

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Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot

When enabled, a motion detection alarm occurs if an object inside the detection area moves to a

certain extent. Motion detection alarms can trigger actions including recording and snapshot.

Motion Detection Recording

1. Click Alarm > Motion.

2. Select the camera from the list, and then select the check box to enable motion detection.

NOTE:

 Motion detection is enabled on the NVR by default. Unless modified, the detection

area covers the full screen, and recording is triggered only for the current camera. The

settings remain if you disable motion detection and then enable it.

 An alarm icon appears in the upper right corner when motion is detected.

3. In the preview window on the left side, click and drag your mouse to specify a motion

detection area (red grid). Use the sliders to adjust detection sensitivity, target object size,

and duration.

4. Configure motion detection recording: click right to Trigger Actions, click the Recording tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

5. (Optional) Configure an arming schedule (time when actions will be triggered): click right

to Arming Schedule and then set time periods as needed.

6. Set a recording schedule under Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see Draw or

Edit a Schedule.

7. Make sure the schedule type is Motion. The set schedule appears in green, which stands for motion detection recording. The following figure shows an example.

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Motion Detection Snapshot

Motion detection snapshot is similar to motion detection recording. You need to enable and

configure motion detection alarm first (see steps 1 to 3 in Motion Detection Recording for

details), and then proceed with the following steps.

1. Set motion detection snapshot under Alarm > Motion: click right to Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Snapshot tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

2. Set a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. For the detailed steps, see Draw or

Edit a Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Motion.

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Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot

Set input alarms to trigger recording and snapshot. See Alarm Input and Output for more

details.

Alarm Triggered Recording

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Input.

2. Set alarm input: click for the desired camera. In the window displayed, select Enable,

select N.O. (normally open) or N.C. (normally closed) trigger mode, and then click OK.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other camera(s), click Copy and then select the desired

camera(s).

3. Set alarm triggered recording: click under Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Recording tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

4. Set a schedule under Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a

Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Alarm. The set schedule appears in red, which

stands for alarm-triggered recording. The following shows an example.

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Alarm Triggered Snapshot

Alarm triggered snapshot is similar to alarm triggered recording. You need to enable and

configure alarm input first (see steps 1 to 2 in Alarm Triggered Recording for details) and then

proceed with the following steps.

1. Set alarm triggered snapshot: Click under Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Snapshot tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

2. Set a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Alarm.

Manual Recording and Snapshot

Manual Recording

Record video manually by clicking on the window toolbar. Alternatively, click Manual >

Recording, select the desired camera and then click Start. To stop manual recording, click

on the window toolbar, or select the camera and then click Stop under Manual > Recording.

Manual Snapshot

Manual snapshot is similar to manual recording. Click Manual > Snapshot, select the desired

camera, and then click Start. Click Stop to stop.

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Holiday Recording and Snapshot

Holiday recording and snapshot allows you to specify certain time periods as holidays for

scheduled recording and snapshot. First you specify certain date(s) as holidays, and then

configure recording or snapshot schedules on these days.

Holiday Recording

1. Click System > Holiday.

2. Click the Add button in the lower right corner. The Holiday window is displayed. Complete

the settings including the holiday name, start and end dates. By default a holiday is enabled

when added and does not repeat.

3. Click OK. The holiday appears in the list.

4. Click Storage > Recording and then set a recording schedule as described in Draw or Edit

a Schedule. Make sure Holiday is selected in the Select Day drop-down list. In the

following example, motion detection recording is enabled on the set holiday.

Holiday Snapshot

Holiday snapshot is similar to holiday recording. First you set holidays under System > Holiday,

and then configure a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. Set a snapshot schedule

as described in Scheduled Recording. Make sure Holiday is selected from the Select Day

drop-down list.

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Other Recording and Snapshot Types

Other recording and snapshot types:

Event: Including the types below and VCA. Any of these types will trigger event

recording/snapshot.

Motion detection AND alarm triggered (M and A for short): recording or snapshot is

triggered only when a motion detection alarm AND an input alarm occur

simultaneously.

Motion detection OR alarm triggered (M or A for short): recording or snapshot is

triggered when a motion detection alarm OR an input alarm occurs.

When you choose an Event type of recording or snapshot, make sure you have enabled the

corresponding alarm function and configured alarm-triggered recording/snapshot. The

configuration steps are similar. See Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot for more

details.

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Button

Description

Show playback progress.

NOTE:

 A small window displaying video of the selected window is

displayed as you drag the slider, helping locate the part of the video you want to view.

 The first progress bar indicates playback progress of the video

playing in the highlighted window. The second indicates the overall playback progress for all the selected cameras.

Timeline.

Zoom in or out on the timeline.

NOTE: Alternatively, scroll your mouse wheel.

/ / /

Play, pause, stop, and reverse.

Rewind or forward 30 seconds.

Slow down or speed up.

NOTE: Click to restore the normal playback speed after clicking

, and vice versa.

Forward by frame.

Playback

Instant Playback

Instant playback plays the video recorded during the last 5 minutes and 30 seconds. If no

recording is found, it means there is no recording during this period.

1. Click the desired window, and then click on the toolbar to start instant playback.

2. You may drag the slider to control the progress. Pause and resume as needed.

NOTE: Once the slider is dragged to an earlier timeline, the playback may not sync and continue

with the current timeline. Exit the Playback screen first and then go back and continue with the

Live Playback.

Playback Toolbar

Playback Toolbar Buttons

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Button

Description

Start or stop clipping video.

Take a snapshot. The window borders will flash white.

Lock.

Add a default or custom tag.

Manage files (clips, snapshots, locked files, tags).

Zoom in on images. For more details, see Zoom.

Enable/disable POS (available to certain NVR models). When enabled, POS OSD appears on the screen, and some toolbar

buttons are deactivated. These buttons only appear in two playback modes: playback by

camera and data and playback by POS.

POS OSD duration (how long POS OSD appears on screen) varies with playback mode. For playback by camera and date, the duration is

fixed to 5 seconds. For playback by POS, the duration is configurable.

See Playback by Camera and Date and Playback by POS for more

details.

Turn off/on audio.

Adjust sound volume for the current window.

Playback by Camera and Date

Use this method to play recordings found by camera and date.

1. Right-click the mouse and then choose Playback.

2. Select the desired camera. By clicking Max. Cameras in the upper right corner you will select the maximum number of cameras allowed.

NOTE: You can select multiple cameras for synchronous playback. Clicking Max. Camera

selects the maximum number of cameras allowed, and clicking Close All stops playback for all

cameras. The performance varies with NVR model.

3. Select the desired date on the calendar and then click to start playback. Double-clicking the date will start playback directly.

NOTE: The calendar uses different flags to indicate different recording types. No flag means no

recording. The blue flag means normal recording. The red flag means event-triggered recording.

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Playback in Corridor Mode

Play recordings in corridor mode in multiple windows.

1. In the playback window, select Corridor from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select cameras and then double-click the desired date to start playback.

Playback by Tag

Add tags named with keywords such as event name and location to a recording and use tags to

quickly locate the part of the video you need during playback.

Adding a Tag

1. Right-click and then click choose Playback.

2. Click to add a default tag named TAG. To add a custom tag, click and then set the tag name, for example, tag1.

3. To manage the added tags, click , and then rename or delete tags as needed.

Playback by Tag

1. In the playback window, select Tag from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select cameras, set the time period, enter keywords, and then click Search. Search results, if there are any, are displayed with names of cameras and tags.

3. Click for the desired tag to start playback. You may use the Start Before and Stop After drop-down lists to set when the tagged video starts and ends.

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Playback by Event

Specify an event type and search for and play videos recorded for one or more cameras during

a specified time period.

1. In the playback window, select Event from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select the desired event type, for example, motion.

3. Select the desired camera, set the time period, and then click Search.

4. Click for the desired recording to start playback.

Playback by Smart Search

This function provides an efficient way to review recordings containing smart search results such

as detected motions. In smart playback mode, the system analyzes recordings for smart search

results. If such results are detected, the progress bar is highlighted in green, and the video plays

at the normal speed, allowing you enough time to catch details. The video containing no such

results plays at 16x speed to save time.

NOTE: Motion detection is the default smart search mode.

1. In the playback window, select Smart from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Click for the desired camera to start smart playback.

3. Click . The smart search window is displayed. By default, the full screen is the smart search area.

4. Set smart search rules, including detection region and detection sensitivity.

5. Click to start search.

NOTE: Setting smart search rules for motion detection require support from the camera.

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Playback by External File

Use this function to play recordings stored in an external storage device, for example, a USB

drive or a portable USB hard drive.

1. In the playback window, select External File from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Click Refresh and then wait for the NVR to read the external storage device.

3. Select the desired recording file and then click to start playback.

Playback by Image

Specify an image type (for example, Normal or Motion) to search for and play images from one

or more cameras during a specified time period.

1. In the playback window, select Image from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select a type from the Type drop-down list in the upper right corner.

3. Select the desired camera(s), set the desired time period, and then click Search.

4. Click the desired file to start playback.

Playback by POS

Use this function to play recordings of a POS machine.

1. In the playback window, select POS from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select the desired camera, set the time period, enter keywords and then click Search.

NOTE: Keywords allow special characters & (means AND) and | (means OR).

3. Click to start playback.

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File Management

File management allows you to manage video clips, tags, snapshots taken during playback, and

lock or unlock files.

1. Take snapshot during playback.

(1) Click in the playback window to take a snapshot of the desired image.

(2) Click and then click the Playback Image tab to view the snapshot.

(3) Select the desired image file(s) and then click Backup to save them to the storage

device.

NOTE: The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the

number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

2. Lock files.

3. Use this function to lock a recording file so it will not be overwritten.

(1) Click for the recording you want to lock in the playback window.

(2) Click and then click the Locked File tab to view the locked file. To unlock a file, click

, and the icon changes to . To back up a file, select the file and then click Backup.

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Backup

Recording Backup

Backup, also known as recording backup, is the process of querying video stored on a hard disk

of the NVR and then saving the recording to a USB storage device as a file. Recording backup has the following conditions:

The USB storage device has a FAT32 or an NTFS file system and is correctly

connected to the NVR.

Permission is required. The recording to back up is stored on a hard disk of the NVR.

NOTE: By default, recording are backed up as MP4 files.

Normal Backup

1. Click Backup > Recording. All cameras are selected by default.

2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE: You can lock/unlock and play recording files in this window.

3. Select the desired recording(s) and then click Backup.

4. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The recording(s) will be saved to the specified directory.

NOTE:

 You may want to create a new folder for the recording(s) by clicking New Folder.  By clicking Format you can format a connected USB device into a FAT32 file system.  A progress bar (e.g., Exporting X/Y) is displayed to indicate the progress, where X

indicates the current number being backed up, and Y indicates the total number of

recordings. To cancel the operation, click Cancel.

 A backup file is named in this format: camera name-recording start time.file extension.

For example, Ch9-20150630183546.mp4.

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Video Clip Backup

A recording can be clipped and saved to a USB storage device.

1. Open the playback window. For the detailed steps, see Playback.

2. After playback starts, click and on the playback toolbar to clip videos.

3. Click and then click the Video Clip tab to view video clips.

4. Select the desired video clip(s) and then click Backup.

5. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected video clips are saved to the specified directory.

Image Backup

The default format of image backup is JPG.

1. Click Backup > Image.

2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE: The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the

number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

3. Select the desired file(s) and then click Backup.

4. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected files are saved to the specified directory.

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Alarm

Alarm Input and Output

Alarm Input

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Input.

2. Click for the desired camera. In the Alarm Input window, select Enable to enable alarm input.

3. Select the normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) trigger mode, and then click OK.

4. Click under Trigger Actions and then set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see

Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE:

 The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with NVR model.  Actions that can be triggered may vary with alarm type.

5. Click under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

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NOTE:

 The default schedule is 24×7. You may change it as needed and set up to eight

different periods for each day. Time periods cannot overlap.

 To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to

Copy To.

 To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy, select cameras, and then

click OK.

Alarm Output

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Output.

2. Click under Edit for the desired camera, and then set the default status and duration. After you have completed the settings, click OK.

3. Click under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy, select cameras, and then click

OK.

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Motion Detection

When enabled, a motion detection alarm occurs if an object inside the detection area moves to

certain extent, and an alarm icon appears in the upper right corner.

Motion detection is enabled on the NVR by default. Unless modified, the detection area covers

the full screen, and recording is triggered only for the current camera. The settings remain if you

disable motion detection and then enable it.

1. Click Alarm > Motion.

2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable motion detection.

3. Use the mouse to draw a detection area, and drag the slider to set detection sensitivity,

target object size, and duration. The higher the sensitivity, the more likely a moving object

will be detected.

4. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

NOTE:

 The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with NVR model.  Actions that can be triggered may vary with alarm type.

5. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

NOTE:

 The default schedule is 24×7. You may change it as needed and set up to eight

different periods for each day. Time periods cannot overlap.

 To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to

Copy To.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

7. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

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Tampering Detection

A tampering detection alarm occurs when the camera lens is covered.

1. Click Alarm > Tampering.

2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable tampering detection.

3. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

4. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

5. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

Video Loss

A video loss alarm occurs when the NVR loses video signals from a camera. Video loss alarm is

enabled by default.

1. Click Alarm > Video Loss. To disable video loss alarm for a channel, click , which then changes to .

2. Click under Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

NOTE: Video loss alarm cannot trigger recording, preset, preview (live view) and snapshot

actions for the current camera.

3. Click under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

4. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

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VCA

VCA refers to Video Content Analysis.

Basic Configuration

Click Alarm > VCA. The Basic page is displayed. Select the camera and then select Save VCA

Images if you want to use the VCA search function.

Face Detection

Face detection is used to detect human faces in specified a surveillance area.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Face Detection.

2. Select the camera and then select Enable. To detect all faces in the detection area, select Detect All Faces.

3. Click Draw and then draw a detection area using the mouse. Adjust detection sensitivity as needed to achieve optimal effects.

4. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

5. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Intrusion Detection

Intrusion detection is used to detect objects entering specified area(s) and trigger actions as

needed.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Intrusion Detection.

2. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable intrusion detection.

3. Draw detection areas on the screen and set detection rules including sensitivity, threshold

and percentage. Up to four areas are allowed. The threshold means the minimum length of

time an object stays in the detection area(s). The percentage means the proportion of target

object size to the size of the detection area. An alarm occurs when the threshold or the

percentage is exceeded.

4. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

5. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Cross Line Detection

Cross line detection is used to detect whether any object crosses a virtual line on the screen and

trigger alarms as needed.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Intrusion Detection.

2. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable cross line detection.

3. Draw detection line(s). Up to four are allowed. Set detection rules, including entrance direction, sensitivity.

4. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

5. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Detection Type

Description

Sudden Rise

An alarm occurs when the rise of volume exceeds the set value.

Sudden Fall

An alarm occurs when the fall of volume exceeds the set value.

Sudden Change

An alarm occurs when the rise or fall of volume exceeds the set value.

Threshold

An alarm occurs when the volume exceeds the set value.

Audio Detection

An audio detection alarm occurs when a camera detects a sudden change in sound volume.

1. Click Alarm > Audio Detection.

2. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable audio detection.

3. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

4. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

5. Select a detection type and adjust the settings as needed.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

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People Counting

People counting is used to count the number of people entering or leaving an area. Only certain

NVR models support this function. This function cannot be used at the same time with other VCA

functions.

1. Click Alarm > People Counting.

2. Select the camera and then select Enable Shoulder Demarcation. Draw a virtual line on

the screen to set the minimum width of detection. People narrower than the set width will be

ignored.

3. Set entrance direction and sensitivity.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Alert

The NVR reports an alert when an event occurs in the system. The following are some alerts

and their definitions in the system.

Storage Error: Storage such as recording or snapshot failed. Running Out of Space: Less than 10% of disk space remains. Space Used Up: No disk space. Disk Offline: A disk is not properly connected or is damaged. Disk Abnormal: A disk can be detected but cannot be accessed. Illegal Access: A failed login attempt for a username that does not exist or a

password that is incorrect.

Network Disconnected: Network connection is lost. IP Conflict: Devices on the network use the same IP address. Recording/Snapshot Abnormal: Storage resouce cannot be found, for example,

when all hard disks are removed, or when there is no disk in disk group 1 (see Disk

Group for more information).

Perform the following steps to configure an alert:

1. Click Alarm > Alert.

2. Select an alert type, select the desired actions, and then select the camera(s) for which you want to enable alarm output.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Buzzer

The buzzer can be triggered by alarms to alert the user. Follow the steps to set how long the

buzzer will buzz after it is triggered.

1. Click Alarm > Buzzer.

2. Set the duration as needed. The range is from 1 to 600 seconds.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Alarm-Triggered Actions

An alarm can trigger actions, for example, buzzer, recording, and preview. The supported

actions may vary with NVR model.

Alarm-Triggered Buzzer: The NVR makes a buzzing sound when an alarm occurs. Alarm-Triggered E-mail: The NVR e-mails an alarm message to a specified email

address when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Pop-up Window: A window pops up when an alarm occurs. Alarm-Triggered Recording: The NVR records video from a specified camera when

an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Snapshot: The NVR takes a snapshot when an alarm occurs. Alarm-Triggered Preset: A PTZ camera rotates to a preset position when an alarm

occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Preview: The NVR plays live video in full screen when an alarm

occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Alarm Output: The NVR outputs an alarm to trigger actions by a

third-party device when an alarm occurs.

Manual Alarm

Manual Alarm Output

Follow the steps to trigger or clear an alarm output manually.

1. Click Manual > Alarm > Manual Alarm.

2. To trigger an alarm output manually, select the desired channel and then click Trigger. To clear an alarm output manually, select the desired channel and then click Clear.

Manual Buzzer

Follow the steps to stop the buzzer manually.

1. Click Manual > Alarm > Buzzer.

2. Select the buzzer (in Started status) and then click Stop.

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VCA Search

VCA search searches VCA data including behavior, human face, and people counting. Only

certain NVR models support this function. You need to select Save VCA Images under Alarm >

VCA before using behavior search and face search functions.

Behavior Search

Use behavior search to search for recordings triggered by detected behaviors including cross

line and intrusion.

1. Click VCA Search > Behavior.

2. Select camera(s), set a search period, select a search type, and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

3. View search results in a chart or table. Back up search results (including images and

recordings) as needed. To view videos recorded when the behavior was detected (around 10

seconds before and after), click the play button. The following figure shows an example.

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Face Search

Use face search to search for recordings triggered by detected faces.

1. Click VCA Search > Face.

2. Select cameras, set a search period, and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

3. View search results in a chart or table. Back up search results (including images and

recordings) as needed. To view videos recorded when the face was detected (around 10

seconds before and after), click the play button. The following shows an example.

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People Counting

Count people entering and/or leaving an area during a specified period (day, week or year).

1. Click VCA Search > Counting.

2. Select the camera, counting type (people entered or left), report type (daily, weekly, monthly

or yearly), set a time period, and then click Count. Search results are displayed. You may

choose to display search results using a chart or table. The following figure shows an

example.

3. (Optional) To save the counting statistics to a connected USB storage device, click Backup.

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Network Configuration

Network configuration is required if your NVR operates in a network.

NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.30 for NIC 1 and 192.168.2.30 for NIC 2, and

likewise.

Basic Configuration

1. Click System > Network > Basic.

2. Set the network parameters as needed. For some NVR models, DHCP is enabled by default.

You can choose a working mode if your NVR has two NICs: Multi-address mode: The two NICs work independently and can be configured

separately. Either NIC can be chosen as the default route, and data will be forwarded

through this NIC when the NVR connects to the extranet.

Load balance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address and work

together to share network traffic.

Net fault-tolerance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address. In cases

where one NIC fails, the other takes over service seamlessly from the faulty one to

ensure network connectivity.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE:

 For an NVR with multiple NICs, you can configure the NICs and choose a default route

(currently NIC1).

 If your NVR has a PoE port or a switching port, you can configure an internal NIC IPv4

address.

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CAUTION:

 If you switch the working mode, the enabled 802.1x and ARP protection will be

disabled automatically.

 The valid MTU ranges from 576 to 1500 (1280-1500 for IPv6). To use IPv6, make sure

the NVR and PC can connect to each other using IPv6 addresses. To view live or

recorded videos, make sure the IPv4 addresses are also connectable.

PPPoE

The NVR allows access through Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you are using 3G/4G (see 3G/4G for details), you need to disable it first.

1. Click System > Network > PPPoE.

2. Enable PPPoE by selecting the check box.

3. Enter the username and password provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Network information including IP address appears when dial-up succeeds.

NOTE: If your NVR has multiple NICs, PPPoE dial-up will be implemented through the NIC

specified as the default route.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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DDNS

If your NVR is connected to the Internet through PPPoE, the IP address of the network changes

every time it connects to the ISP server without your awareness. This is inconvenient when you

remotely access your NVR with an IP address. To avoid this issue, you can register with an

DDNS server to obtain a domain name for your NVR and then access your NVR by visiting the

domain name instead of an IP address (http://DDNS server address/NVR's domain name) using

a web browser.

1. Click System > Network > DDNS.

2. Enable DDNS, select a DDNS type, and then complete other settings.

(1) If the DDNS type is DynDNS or No-IP, enter the domain name, username and

password. The domain name is the one that you have successfully registered at a

domain name registration website (e.g., DynDNS). The username and password are

those of the account you have registered at the domain name registration website (e.g.,

DynDNS).

(2) If the DDNS type is EZDDNS, enter a valid domain name for your NVR and then click

Test to see if the domain name is available.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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3G/4G

Connect the NVR to the Internet through 3G/4G wireless network connection. Only certain NVR

models support this function. PPPoE and 3G/4G cannot be used at the same time.

1. Click System > Network > 3G/4G.

2. Select Enable 3G/4G Dongle and then complete the settings including network type, dial-up number, username and password.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Port

Normally the default port numbers need no modification. This function is mainly used together

with the port mapping function. See Port Mapping for more details.

1. Click System > Network > Port.

2. Configure ports as planned. Each port number must be unique.

NOTE:

 A valid port number ranges from 1 to 65535, among which 21, 23, 2000, 3702 and

60000 are reserved.

 An RTSP URL can be used to view live video of a channel of the current NVR from

another NVR. See Option 4 in Adding an IP Device for more information.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Port Mapping

Two port mapping methods are available:

(1) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) (2) Internal and external mapping

UPnP

UPnP enables the NVR to discover other devices on the network and establish network services

such as data sharing and communication.

To use UPnP in your NVR, you must enable UPnP in the connected router. With UPnP enabled

for Network Address Translation (NAT), the ports on the NVR can be mapped automatically to

the router, and computers can access your NVR from outside the LAN.

1. Click System > Network > Port Mapping.

2. UPnP is enabled by default. Select the desired mapping type from the drop-down list. To map ports manually, select Manual and then set external ports for the router.

NOTE:

 Automatic mapping (Auto) is recommended. Ports will conflict if not configured

properly.

 For an NVR with multiple NICs, port mapping should be configured based on the NIC

specified as the default route.

3. Click Refresh and check that Active is displayed for these ports under UPnP Status.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Manual Port Mapping

If your router does not support UPnP, then you need to configure internal and external ports

manually.

NOTE:

 The principle of port mapping is that the internal and external ports of the NVR are

consistent with that of the router.

 Some routers may require the same internal and external ports for the NVR and the

router.

1. Click System > Network > Port Mapping.

2. Select Manual for Mapping Mode, and then set external ports manually.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE: After port mapping is completed, you may access the Web client of your NVR by

entering the following information in the address bar of your web browser: router's WAN port IP

address:external HTTP port. For example, if 10.2.2.10 is the IP address and 82 is the HTTP port,

then you enter http://10.2.2.10:82.

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When Email is enabled as a triggered action (in Trigger Actions windows) and configured

properly, the NVR sends an email notification to specified email address(es) when an alarm

occurs during the arming schedule. The email contains basic alarm information such as alarm

type, alarm time, camera ID, and camera name, etc.

Before using this function, make sure the NVR has a functional connection to an SMTP server

with which you have a valid email account. Depending on the intended recipients, a connection

to the Internet may be required. Only certain NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Network > Email.

2. Configure the related parameters. If server authentication is required, you need to enter the correct username and password. Click Test to send a test email.

NOTE:

 Enter a valid SMTP server address and port number, and then select Enable TLS if

required.

 Select Attach Image if you want snapshots to be sent via email. Make sure Email and

snapshot have been enabled in the Trigger Actions window.

 Only certain NVR models support image attachment. You may click Test to check

whether the email can be sent successfully.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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FTP

Use this function to automatically upload images to a preconfigured FTP server. Only certain

NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Network > FTP.

2. Select the check box to enable FTP.

3. Enter the IP address of the FTP server, username and password, remote directory, and upload interval.

NOTE:

 Click Test to verify whether an FTP connection can be established.  If the remote directory is not specified, the system will create different folders directly

by IP, time and camera. You may also specify a remote directly, for example,

FTPtest/xxx/xxx, then the system will create the directory first and then create folders

by IP, time and camera.

4. Select the desired camera and then click right to Upload Schedule. In the Upload Schedule window, select the desired image type and set time periods.

NOTE:

 If you select Event, Motion, Alarm or Video Loss, you also need to have configure

the corresponding alarm-triggered snapshot. For example, if you select Motion, you need to configure alarm-triggered snapshot (select Motion in the Edit Schedule window).

 To apply the same settings to other days in a week, select the desired days right to

Copy To.

5. (Optional) Apply the same settings to other cameras by clicking right to Copy and then selecting desired cameras.

6. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other cameras, click right to Copy, select cameras and

then click OK.

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Multicast

Multicast can be used to realize live view when the number of connecting Web clients exceeds

the limit the NVR can accommodate.

1. Click System > Network > Multicast.

2. Select the check box to enable multicast, and then enter the multicast IP and port number.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

4. Log in to the Web client and set Live View Protocol to Multicast under Setup > Client.

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Disk Configuration

Disk Management

View disk information, including total and free disk space, disk status, disk type, disk usage, and

disk property. Admin users can format disks and edit disk property.

1. Click Storage > Hard Disk.

2. To add a disk, click Add. In the dialog box displayed, select disk usage (recording/snapshot

or backup) and disk type (currently NAS only), enter the server address and directory, and

then click Add. Up to eight NAS disks are allowed.

3. To edit disk property, click , and then modify disk usage (recording/snapshot or backup) and disk property (Read/Write, Read Only or Redundant) as needed.

NOTE:

 Disk property can be edited if the disk is used for recording/snapshot.  The Redundant property is available to certain NVR models.

4. To format a disk, select the disk and then click Format. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

NOTE:

 Local disks will be formatted automatically when installed. Extended disks will not.  Format a disk with caution. All data will be removed.

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RAID

HDD Qty

RAID 0

2-8

RAID 1

RAID 5

3-8

RAID 6

4-8

RAID 10

4-16 (Must be an integral multiple of 2, e.g., 4, 8, 10, etc).

RAID 50

6-16

RAID 60

8-16

Array Configuration

Only certain NVR models support RAID. The table below lists the supported RAID types and

hard disks required.

Enabling RAID

You need to enable RAID first.

1. Click Storage > Array.

2. Select the check box to enable RAID. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

Creating an Array

It is recommended to configure a hot spare disk to ensure reliable system operation and

successful rebuilding in case an array fails.

1. Click Storage > Array.

2. To create an array automatically, click One-click Create.

NOTE:

 There is no need to select disks when creating an array with One-click Create. The

system identifies all usable disks. RAID 1 is created when two disks are available.

When three or more disks are available, RAID 5 is created. If more than four disks are

available, a global hot spare disk will be created.

 Arrays created in this way are named ARRAYX, for example, ARRAY1, ARRAY2.

3. To create an array manually, select the desired disks and then click Create. In the window

displayed, enter the array name, select the array type, and select local disks. Click OK to

complete the setup. Note that no hot spare disk will be created automatically. Make sure all

disks are selected to create array(s); otherwise, disk space will be wasted (because disks

that are not selected will not be used for storage).

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Rebuilding an Array

By checking array status you can determine whether maintenance is necessary. An array is in

one of four statuses: normal, degraded, damaged, rebuild. The status is normal if no physical

disk is lost. When the number of physical disks lost reaches the specified value, the array is

considered damaged. The status between normal and damaged is degraded. A degraded array

can be recovered to normal status through rebuilding.

NOTE: Take RAID 5 that consists of 4 disks as an example. The array is degraded when one

disk is lost. When two disks are lost, the array is damaged.

A degraded array can be automatically rebuilt in ten minutes if these conditions are met: a hot

spare disk is available; the capacity of the hot spare disk is not less than that of any disk in the

array. A degraded array without a hot spare disk can only be rebuilt manually under Storage >

Array > Array. By default the first local disk that satisfies requirements is selected.

Deleting an Array

CAUTION: Deleting an array will erase all data on it.

1. Click Storage > Array > Array.

2. Click for the array to delete. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

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Disk Group

Assign hard disks to a disk group and use the disk group to store recordings and snapshots of

specified cameras. Different arrays can be assigned to different disk groups.

Redundant disks cannot be assigned to any disk group. Disk group information will be initialized

if any disk in the group is formatted.

1. Click Storage > Disk Group.

2. Select Enable Disk Group. By default all disks belong to Disk Group 1. Click for the disk to edit, and then select a group to which the disk will be assigned.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Space Allocation

Allocate space to store videos and snapshots of a specified camera.

1. Click Storage > Allocate Space.

2. Select the desired camera and then set the maximum recording space and maximum image

space. You can select a disk group only when disk group is enabled under Storage > Disk

Group. For more information, see Advanced Configuration.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

4. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other camera(s).

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Option

Allocated

Space

Description

Overwrite 0

The camera shares unallocated space, and its oldest recordings/snapshots will be overwritten when the space is used up.

Other values

The camera's oldest recordings/snapshots will be overwritten when its allocated space is used up.

Stop 0

The camera shares unallocated space, and its oldest recordings/snapshots will still be overwritten when the space is used up.

Other values

The camera's new recordings/snapshots will not be saved when its allocated space is used up.

Advanced Configuration

Set whether to overwrite recordings or snapshots when storage is full.

1. Click Storage > Advanced.

2. Choose an option.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Hard Disk Detection

S.M.A.R.T. Test

Click Maintain > HDD > S.M.A.R.T. Test to do S.M.A.R.T. test.

S.M.A.R.T. (enabled by default) checks the head, platter, motor, and circuit of hard disks to

evaluate their health status. The overall evaluation results include Healthy, Failure, and Bad

Sectors. It is recommended to replace the disk immediately if the status is Failure.

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NOTE:

 Some hard disks only support some of the test items.  The system provides three test types: Short, Extended, and Conveyance. Extended

tests detect more thoroughly and thus take longer time than Short tests. Conveyance

tests mainly detect data transmission problems.

CAUTION: Using a faulty disk is risky. Faulty disks should be replaced immediately.

Contact your local dealer for information about hard disks.

Bad Sector Detection

Bad sector detection checks for bad sectors in hard disks.

1. Click Maintain > HDD > Bad Sector Detect.

2. Select the desired disk and detection type, and then click Detect to start detection. Click Stop if you want to stop.

CAUTION: The detection stops automatically when the error count reaches 100.

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System Configuration

Basic Configuration

1. Click System > Basic.

2. Configure the parameters.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE:

 Only admin can set Enable Password.  If Enable Password is not selected, no password is required for local login at system

startup. However, a username and password are still required when you log in after a

logout.

 You may also set startup Wizard here by clicking Wizard.

Time Configuration

Time

1. Click System > Time > Time.

2. Select the correct time zone, and then set date and time formats and the system time. The following shows an example.

3. To use Network Time Protocol (NTP), enable NTP, set the address and port number of the NTP server, and the update interval.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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DST

1. Click System > Time > DST.

2. Enable DST by selecting the check box, and then set the start time, end time, and DST bias correctly. The following shows an example.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Time Synchronization

Use this function to synchronize camera time with the NVR. Time sync is enabled by default, and

cameras will synchronize time with the NVR after getting online, and then synchronize once

every 30 minutes.

1. Click System > Time > Time Sync.

2. Select Sync Camera Time and then click Apply.

CAUTION: Use this function with caution if you have more than one NVR on the network.

An IP camera synchronizing time with multiple NVRs at the same time will cause chaotic

recordings.

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Transaction Configuration

This function is intended for the scenario such as in a café or a supermarket where the NVR is

connected to a POS machine. When configured properly, the NVR obtains data from the POS

machine and displays information in form of text with video images on the monitor. Only certain NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Transaction.

2. Click Add and then complete settings in the window displayed.

NOTE:

 The name entered should be unique.  The start identifier, end identifier, and line delimiter should be hexadecimal characters.

The ignore characters are character strings that cannot be displayed.

 The source address is the IP address of the POS machine, and the destination

address is that of a settlement center that receives POS data. An empty destination

address means it is necessary for the NVR to forward POS data.

3. Set POS OSD under System > Transaction, including the position, font and color of POS information displayed on the screen.

Serial Port Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function.

Serial port settings in the NVR should be consistent with those in the connected serial device.

Serial port configuration is required for PTZ control.

1. Click System > Serial.

2. Configure the parameters for the serial port.

NOTE: You may set Port Usage to Keyboard to control a PTZ camera with a specialized

surveillance keyboard.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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User Configuration

Add, delete users or edit user permissions. Only admin can perform these operations.

A user group is a set of permissions in the system. When a user group is assigned to a user, this

user has all the permissions specified for the user group. There are four user types in the system:

Admin: Default super administrator in the system, has full system access. Its initial

password is 123456.

Default: Default user reserved in the system, cannot be created or deleted, and only

has access to live view and two-way audio. If the default user is denied access, the

corresponding channel is locked when no user is logged in, and appears in the

window.

Operator: Has basic permissions and access to cameras. Guest: Only has access to cameras by default.

1. Click System > User.

2. To add a user, click Add, and then set the username, user group, password and permissions as needed. Click OK to save the settings.

3. To edit or delete a user, click or as needed. If you change the password for a user, the new password takes effect at the user's next login.

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Security Configuration

IP Control

Use this function to enhance security by allowing or forbidding access to the NVR from specified

IP addresses.

1. Click System > Security > IP Control.

2. Select Enable IP Control, select Blacklist or Whitelist from the drop-down list, set the start and end IP addresses, and then click Add.

NOTE:

 If Blacklist is selected, the NVR denies remote access from the IP address(es) on the

list.

 If Whitelist is selected, the NVR only allows remote access from the IP address(es)

on the list. However, if Whitelist is selected with no IP address specified, remote

access to the NVR will be denied.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

ONVIF Authentication

Enable ONVIF authentication under System > Security > ONVIF Auth so a username and password will be required for ONVIF-based device access. Select the check box and then click Apply.

NOTE: When connecting cameras using ONVIF, video compression can only be H.264 or H.265.

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ARP Protection

ARP protocol is used to associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address. ARP attacks

mainly occur on LAN, in which attackers use forged IP and MAC addresses. APR protection

prevents this kind of attacks by verifying the gateway's MAC address in all access requests. Note that changing the NIC working mode will disable ARP protection automatically.

1. Click System > Security > ARP Protection.

2. Select the desired NIC and then select Enable ARP Protection.

3. Obtain the gateway's MAC address automatically, or select Custom and input the MAC address.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

802.1x

802.1x is a port-based network access control protocol mainly used to solve authencation and

security issues on LAN.

Only certain NVR models support this function. Note that changing the NIC working mode will

disable 802.1x automatically.

1. Click System > Security > 802.1x.

2. Select the desired NIC and select the check box to enable 802.1x.

3. Select the EAPOL version, and then enter the username and password of the authentication server.

4. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Hot Spare Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function.

With hot spare configured, when the working device fails, the hot spare takes over service of the

working data. When the working device restores normal status, it takes over service from the hot

spare, and data saved to the hot spare during the period of failure is transferred back to the

working device to ensure reliable and consistent data storage.

1. Click System > Hot Spare.

2. Select a working mode, Normal (default mode) for working device, or Hot Spare for hot spare device.

Normal

You must add a hot spare device after choosing this mode; otherwise, hot spare does not take

effect. Click Custom Add and then enter device information, including IP address, port number

and password. The username is fixed to admin. Click Add.

Hot Spare

Select Hot Spare, and the current device will be a hot spare for other working devices. All the

working devices that the current hot spare serves are listed.

NOTE:

 After the working mode is changed, the NVR will restart with some parameters and

settings changed.

 For a working device that switches to a hot spare, some of its functions will be

unavailable, and some settings will be reset to defaults.

 If multiple working device fail at the same time with only one hot spare device

available, one working device gets backup at a time.

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System Maintenance

System Information

Click Maintain > System Info to view the basic NVR information for maintenance purpose.

System Info

View the basic information such as the device model, serial number, firmware version, build date

and operation time.

Camera status

Click the Camera tab to view camera status (online or offline with possible offline cause) and

status of alarm functions such as motion detecion, tampering, video loss and audio detection.

Off means disabled, and on means enabled.

Recording status

Click the Recording tab to view recording status and stream settings.

NOTE: Due to automatic rounding of numbers, the frame rate value may have 1-2 fps difference

on what is shown on the OSD.

Online user

Click the Online User tab for information about users who are currently logged in.

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Disk status

Click the Disk tab to view the hard disk status and disk properties.

Decoding card status

Click the Slot Status tab to view the decoding card status. This function is available to certain

NVR models only.

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Network Information

Traffic

Click Maintain > Network Info > Traffic to view network traffic information.

Network Detection

Click Maintain > Network Info > Net Detect. To test network delay and packet loss rate, enter the test address and then click Test.

NOTE: The test packet size is 3000 bytes by default and can be changed as needed.

To capture and save packets, select the USB storage device, specify the port number and IP

address, and then click right to the desired NIC. The captured packets are saved as a

backup file in the root directory of the USB storage device. You may click Open to view the file.

NOTE:

 The packet size is 1520 byes by default and can be changed as needed.  The backup file of the captured packets is named in NIC name_time.pcap format.  Packets cannot be captured if it is already started on the Web interface.  If you use PPPoE or 3G/4G, a virtual NIC will appear in the list after the dial-up

succeeds, and you may capture packets sent to and from this NIC.

Network Settings

Click Maintain > Network Info > Network to view network settings.

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3G/4G Connectivity

Click Maintain > Network Info > 3G/4G Connectivity to view 3G/4G parameters.

PoE/Network Port Status

Only certain NVR models support this function.

Click System > Network Info to view port status. In the figure below, the blue port is in use. For

PoE models, power information will be displayed.

Network Statistics

Click Maintain > Network Info > Network Statistics. Bandwidth usage statistics are displayed.

NOTE:

 Insufficient receiving bandwidth (Idle Receive Bandwidth) may cause the connected

cameras to be offline.

 When the sending bandwidth (Idle Send Bandwidth) is insufficient, remote live view,

playback or download may fail on the NVR.

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Log Query

Logs contain information about user-performed operations and device status. By analyzing logs, you can keep track of device operation status and view detailed alarm information.

1. Click Maintain > Log.

2. Set query conditions, including the start and end times, main type and sub type.

3. Click Query.

4. If is displayed under Play, you may click to view the recording that started one

minute before the alarm time and ended ten minutes after the alarm time. means this

functions is not available.

5. To export logs to an external storage device, click Export, set the export destination and format, and then click Backup.

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