Acumen AiP-Q4U User Manual

AiP-N Series

H.264 FULL HD VIDEO RECORDER

4CH / 9CH / 16CH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Introduction

The AiP-N NVR series:

 16CH – 16-channel standalone Network Video Recorder  9CH – 9-channel standalone Network Video Recorder (not front panel supported)  4CH – 4-channel standalone Network Video Recorder (not front panel supported)

The AiP-N series offers a standalone solution for managing AiP cameras and systems. It uses high quality H.264 decoders to deliver 1080P/720P/D1/VGA AiP camera streams. Each channel can be individually configured to SD and/or HD resolution to optimize storage space.

Embedded HDMI and VGA engines offer 3D intellectual motion adoptive refinement, providing a maximum resolution of 1080P. The TV wall design allows the NVR to be cascaded via TCP/IP network for easy cabling. AiP-N series has an IP scan facility, (WS Discovery) which locates all the cameras on the network and imports a preview thumbnail of each channel. This is an automated installation wizard that speeds up commissioning. The self-diagnostic feature monitors the internal temperature, cooling fan, HDD I/O speed, network status and information can be accessed via the health check report.

The NVR can be controlled via multiple input methods; front panel keypad with jog/shuttle control, remote control, keyboard with PTZ joystick, touch screen monitor, or USB mouse. When connected to a touch screen monitor, Smartphone style features like ‘pinch and zoom’ can be used to navigate the system.

The AiP-N series provides various export methods including DVD/RW, USB DVD/RW, USB flash disk, and HTTP download playable via Backup Manager. Extensive support for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android allows for remote viewing of the connected cameras at high frame rates. Browser based remote live monitoring and video playback features are also supported.

Features

 Standalone NVR  Touch screen interface  1080P 16-channel/9-channel/4-channel at 25FPS with up to 48MBPS network throughput.  Full HD 1920*1080P HDMI output  VGA output up to 1920*1080P, built-in 3D intellectual motion adoptive refinement and vivid image

enhancement engines

 Can support up to 8 SATA HDDs for 16-channel, 4 SATA HDDs for 9-channel, and 2 SATA HDDs

for 4-channel

 Easy-to-use jog/shuttle front panel control  HTTP browser based viewing including NVR configuration, PTZ control, playback, and live

monitoring

 IP scan utility  Extensive support for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android devices  Slim DVD R/W supported (optional)  AIM 2.6 software supported

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Caution

 Do not drop or strike the equipment  Do not install the equipment near naked flames or heat sources  Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dusty environments  Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth or plastic or install this unit in a ventilated place.

Allow 10cm between this unit and its surroundings

 Do not continue to operate the unit under abnormal conditions such as detection of smoke, strange

smell or no display on screen whilst power is turned on

 Do not touch the power connection with wet hands  Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure  To avoid unnecessary magnetic interference, do not operate this unit near magnets, speaker

system, etc.

 All connection cables must be grounded properly

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Contents page

1. Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 16CH Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.2 9CH/4CH Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Remote control ................................................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Keyboard .......................................................................................................................................... 8

1.5 Touch Screen ................................................................................................................................... 9

1.6 Mouse operations ............................................................................................................................. 9

1.7 Menu symbols ................................................................................................................................ 10

2. Camera selection ................................................................................................................................ ...... 11

3. Digital zoom .............................................................................................................................................. 12

4. Freeze ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

5. PTZ ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

6. Audio ......................................................................................................................................................... 15

7. Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.1 Accessing Playback ....................................................................................................................... 16

7.2 Select time and date for playback .................................................................................................. 16

7.3 Playback controls ........................................................................................................................... 18

8. Alarm management ................................................................................................................................... 20

9. Backup / Export ......................................................................................................................................... 22

10. Event ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

11. Basic web-based browser viewing ........................................................................................................... 27

11.1 Web based browser playback ...................................................................................................... 27

11.2 Web based browser backup ......................................................................................................... 28

11.3 Web based browser export .......................................................................................................... 28

12. Backup Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 29

12.1 Playback exported files ................................................................................................................ 29

12.2 FTP download .............................................................................................................................. 29

12.3 Convert already downloaded files ................................................................................................ 31

Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................................................. 32

1. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 32

1.1 16CH Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................... 32

1.2 9CH/4CH Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 33

2. Hard Drive(s) ............................................................................................................................................ 34

2.1 Adding hard drives .......................................................................................................................... 34

2.2 Formatting hard drives .................................................................................................................... 34

3. Time and Date Settings ............................................................................................................................ 35

4. Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 36

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5. Adding Cameras ....................................................................................................................................... 37

Menu Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 38

1. Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 38

1.1 Camera setup ................................................................................................................................. 38

1.2 Monitor setup ................................................................................................................................. 41

1.3 Record setup .................................................................................................................................. 42

1.4 Alarm setup ................................................................................................................................ ..... 45

1.5 Network setup ................................................................................................................................. 47

1.6 System setup .................................................................................................................................. 50

1.7 PTZ setup ....................................................................................................................................... 54

2. Web-based Viewing/Setup ......................................................................................................................... 57

2.1 Before using Internet browser ......................................................................................................... 57

2.2 Logon .............................................................................................................................................. 57

2.3 Configuring the NVR via web page ................................................................................................. 58

Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................... 64

1. Connections between a NVR and a RS-485 Keyboard ..................................................................... 64

2. Connections between NVR and IP PTZ cameras ............................................................................. 64

3. Alarm I/Os and RS-485 for PTZ ........................................................................................................ 65

Appendix B RS-485 Input and Output Pin Assignment ................................................................................. 65

Appendix C Hard Drive Support List ............................................................................................................. 66

Appendix D Support USB-DVD/RW and DVD Disk ...................................................................................... 66

Appendix E Supported USB Flash Disk ....................................................................................................... 67

Appendix F Hard Disk Recording Table ........................................................................................................ 67

Appendix G Touch Screen Monitor Support List ........................................................................................... 68

Appendix H Troubleshooting & FAQ ............................................................................................................. 69

Specification sheet ......................................................................................................................................... 71

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User Guide

1. Left Move cursor left Pan left Decrease value

2. Enter Enter operation in menu setup Instant PTZ camera selection at live mode Camera active

3. Up Move cursor up Tilt up

4. LED status panel

5. REC button Start or stop recording

6. Play button Use this button to start playback

7. Pause button

8. Stop button

9. Shift Mode switch for split-display or camera selection

10. Split-display/camera buttons 4, 8, 9, 13, 16 split-display Camera selection mode

11. Jog dial Play recorded image frame by frame in playback Perform zoom in and out

12. Shuttle ring Fast forward video in playback mode.

13. IR receiver

14. Built-in Slim DVD/RW drive (DVD model only)

15. ESC button

16. Backup button

17. Menu button

18. USB 2.0 connector USB flash disk USB DVD/RW

19. Right button Move cursor right Pan right Increase value

20. Down button Move cursor down Tilt down

Chapter 1: Basic Operation

1.1 16CH Front Panel

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16CH LED Panel

LED

Description

Colour

POWER

NVR power on/off indicator

Yellow

ALARM

External alarm switches indicate motion or alarm triggers

Red (flashing) HDD

HDD recording indicator

Green (flashing)

LAN

LAN access light

Green

USB

USB device access light

Green

DVD-RW

Backup LED indicator

Yellow (flashing)

REC

Recording indicator

Yellow

1. POWER LED (Yellow)

NVR power on/off indicator

4. Alarm LED (Red blinking)

Indicates motion or alarm triggers

2. LAN LED (Green)

LAN access light

5. IR receiver

3. HDD LED (Green blinking)

HDD recording indicator

6. USB 2.0 connector USB flash disk / USB DVD/RW

The status of each LED is described in the following table:

1.2 9CH/4CH Front Panel

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1.3 Remote control

NVR remote control operational keys

MENU

Setup menu

ESC

Escape/exit/stop

SHIFT

Split and full screen switch

ZOOM

Digital video zooming

REC

Record/stop recording

FREEZE

Live video freeze

Pause

Playback

Stop

Fast forward

Fast rewind

Next single channel

Previous single channel

4 split display

8 split display

9 split display

13 split display

16 split display

AUDIO

Audio/mute

BACKUP

Video backup

DVR/NVR

Addressable NVR control

LANGUAGE

Language selection

BACKSPACE

Delete character

Auto Pan

Perform auto pan feature

Move up/tilt up

Zoom in

Move down/tilt down

Zoom out

Move left/pan left

Preset

Call preset

Move right/pan right

0 to 9

Numerical keys

Enter/set

The remote control is a small wireless handheld device with an array of buttons for adjusting settings. The buttons are separated in regions based on their features including NVR operational keys, Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) and numerical keys.

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1.4 Keyboard

Keyboard controls

1. LCD display – display the keyboard system setup menu and operation information

2. Joystick – 3 axis (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) / 2 axis (Pan/Tilt)

3. Keypad panel – there are 54 keys which can control PTZ, matrix, DVR and telemetry receivers

4. Power indicator

5. Alarm indicator

6. R/T indicator – data communication indication

7. Auto pan indicator

8. Shift indicator – shift key status indication

9. Auto focus indicator

10. Auto iris indicator

11. RJ-45 connector

1. Set – enter setup menu mode

2. ESC – exit

3. Alarm reset – reset alarms and video loss alarms

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4. Keyboard lock – press for 2 seconds to

Pinch Zoom Out

Swipe

enter locking mode, press again to unlock the keyboard

5. Cam – select a particular camera

6. DVR – select a DVR

7. Mon – select a monitor

8. Matrix – press shift + matrix to switch to matrix control mode

9. Present – recall and store preset options

10. Function keys

11. Numerical keys – 0-9 for entering monitor, DVR, camera number

12. CLR – clear to setting data

13. ENT – enter or confirm data programming

14. Wiper/lens

1.5 Touch screen

15. Spray

16. Light/C.ESC

17. CTRL 1 / C.SET

18. CTRL 2 / 180

19. Search

20. Shift

21. Auto pan

22. SEQ

23. Zoom in / zoom out

24. Focus far / focus near

25. Auto focus

26. Iris open / iris close

27. Auto iris

28. DVR control keys

Pinch and zoom:

Pinch the area on the touch screen where you want to zoom. To zoom in move your fingers outwards, and to zoom out move your fingers inwards

Scroll screen: Swipe the screen left and right to navigate through the menus

Single tap: Tap icons to select

Double tap: Double tap in camera view to return to previous menu

1.6 Mouse operations

The NVR has a USB mouse interface

General mouse operations can be used to navigate the device with AiD

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Right mouse click

Mouse scroll

Left mouse click

Note: The AiD can be controlled via multiple methods; a) front panel (16CH only), b)

keyboard, c) IR remote control, d) touch screen monitor or e) USB mouse. For the purpose of this manual, USB mouse and touch screen will be referred to as one

operation where applicable, “Touch screen monitor/mouse” hereinafter. For specific

operations, “Touch screen” or “Mouse” will be referred to separately.

1.7 Menu symbols

Home short cut keys:

Menu

Pause

Main menu keys:

PTZ

Export / backup

Screen view

Shut down

Alarm manager

Additional menu keys:

– Return to previous screen

Alarm

Backup

Live display

Configuration menu

Playback

Event

– Return to live mode

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Chapter 2: Camera selection

Note: When the camera title is yellow, you have control over that camera.

a. Via front panel

To select multiple screen views, press depending on required view. To select a single full screen view, press shift and your required number Press shift again to revert back to multi screen view.

b. Via remote control

To select multiple screen views press To select a single full screen view, enter the numerical value of the camera, e.g. for camera 3, press ‘03’.

c. Via keyboard

To select multiple screen views, press To select a single full screen view, enter the numerical value followed by the cam button, e.g. +

d. Via touch screen monitor / mouse

To select multiple screen views, press

Chose your required view by selecting or or or or or

Select To revert back to multi screen view, click anywhere on the image screen

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Chapter 3: Digital zoom

The NVR provides 64x digital zoom capability for live monitoring and video playback modes. To digitally zoom, follow the steps below:

a. Via front panel

Select desired channel To zoom in and out, use inner control on jog shuttle To move around the screen use direction (left, right, up, down) keys To return to live view press ‘shift’ Press desired camera channel (numerical value, e.g. 1) to move to a different camera view

b. Via remote control

Select desired channel To zoom in and out, press ‘zoom’ button to activate Use directional keys to move around the screen

To return to live view, press depending on required view

c. Via keyboard

Use alternative method

d. Via touch screen monitor

Select desired channel To zoom in and out, use pinch and zoom technique Swipe touch screen monitor to move around the screen To return to live view, tap once anywhere on the image

e. Via mouse

Select desired channel To zoom in and out use mouse wheel To move around the screen press right or left mouse button, drag and release To return to live view click once anywhere on the image

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Chapter 4: Freeze

The NVR can freeze screen images in live and playback modes. Whilst frozen the NVR is still recording.

a. Via front panel

Press ‘pause’ on the front panel Once paused, the pause icon at the top left hand side of the screen will be highlighted in blue To return to live mode press ‘pause’ again

b. Via remote control

Press ‘pause’ on the remote control Once paused, the pause icon at the top left hand side of the screen will be highlighted in blue To return to live mode press ‘pause’ again

c. Via keyboard

Press the pause button on the keyboard Once paused, the pause icon at the top left hand side of the screen will be highlighted in blue To return to live mode press pause again

d. Via touch screen monitor / mouse

Press the pause icon at the top left hand side of the screen Once paused, the pause icon will be highlighted in blue To return to live mode, press pause icon again

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Chapter 5: PTZ

If the camera is a Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera, you can control it via the following methods:

a. Via front panel

Select required channel Use direction arrows to pan and tilt around the image To zoom, use alternative method

b. Via remote control

Select required channel

Use direction arrows to pan and tilt around the image

Use and keys to zoom around the image To send a dome to a preset position, press ‘preset’, followed by the number required. For example, for

preset 3, press ‘preset’ followed by ‘003’. Press auto button to start auto pan tour To deactivate the tour, press ‘auto’ again

c. Via keyboard

Select required channel Use joystick (left, right, up and down) to pan and tilt around the image Twist the joystick to zoom around the image

To send dome to a preset position, press numerical key followed by ‘preset’ For example, 5 followed by

‘preset’. Press ‘auto pan’ to start auto pan tour To deactivate the tour, press ‘auto pan’ again

d. Via touch screen monitor/ mouse

Select required channel

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Select menu button, press PTZ icon Use the below controls to navigate the PTZ. The red joystick can be dragged to navigate the image

Press ‘ESC’ to return to menu

Chapter 6: Audio

a. Via remote control

To enable audio, select the required channel

Press ‘audio’ on the remote control to enable live audio Press ‘audio’ on remote control again to disable live audio

For all other methods, mute volume to disable audio

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Chapter 7: Playback

7.1 Accessing playback

a. Via front panel

To access playback press the play button

b. Via remote control

To access playback press the play button

c. Via keyboard

To access playback press the play button

d. Via touch screen monitor / mouse

To access playback press then

7.2 Select time and date for playback

a. Via front panel

Use up and down keys to navigate time frame (minute, hour, month, year) Use left and right keys to position unit selector

To start playback press ‘enter’

or

Press ‘shift’ to move between recorded data and time search. Use to select time and date press ‘enter’

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b. Via remote control

Use to navigate time frame (minute, hour, month, year) Use to position unit selector To start playback, press ‘enter’

or

Press ‘shift’ to move between recorded data and time search. Use to select time and date, press ‘enter’

c. Via keyboard

Use joystick directions up and down to navigate time frame (minute, hour, month, year) Use joystick left and right to position unit selector To start playback twist zoom the joystick

d. Via touch screen monitor

Navigate time frame via pressing desired period, select time by dragging unit selector

or

Use pinch zoom technique to change time frame Select time by dragging unit selector or To start playback touch desired time within camera bar

e. Via mouse

Navigate time frame via pressing desired period Select time by dragging unit selector or Use mouse to enter time and date in time search bar using the scroll wheel or up and down arrows on

screen To start playback, hit the playback icon

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7.3 Playback controls

Step rewind

Rewind

Play

Fast forward

Step fast forward

Pause

Stop

USB

a. Via front panel

Use front keys to play, stop or pause

For fast-forward or rewind use jog shuttle control

Audio

Full screen view

Quad view

8-screen view

9-screen view

13-screen view

16-screen view

Increase twist to speed up direction For step rewind/forward use inner circle on jog shuttle To select individual cameras or change screen view, follow camera selection process

To turn audio on or off press ‘menu’ To activate WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) backup, insert USB and press ‘backup’

The USB icon will light to show backup has commenced To stop recording press ‘backup’ again To exit playback press stop or escape

b. Via remote control

Use remote keypad to play, stop or pause

Use button to rewind

Use to fast forward. Press once for 2x and subsequent press to increase speed

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For step rewind/ forward, press pause then use your controller keys to move frames

Note: For all methods, with WYSIWYG backup, all channels will be exported regardless of on screen

camera selection. Once backup has been activated, playback will slow down. If fast-forward is selected, when playing back the file, the speed will be normal however the frame rate will be reduced.

To select individual cameras use For grid screen view, follow camera selection process. To turn audio on or off, press the audio key To activate WYSIWYG backup, press ‘backup’ The USB icon will light to show backup has commenced To stop recording, press ‘backup’ again To exit playback, press stop or escape

c. Via keyboard

Use keyboard keys to play, stop, or pause

Use button to rewind. Use to fast forward Press once for 2x and subsequent press to increase speed

For step rewind/ step fast-forward press pause then use your controller keys to move frames

d. Via touch screen monitor / mouse

Use on screen keys to play, stop or pause

Use button to rewind. Use to fast forward Press once for 2x and subsequent press to increase speed

For step rewind/step fast-forward, use keys to move frames To exit playback press stop or escape

To activate WYSIWYG backup, insert USB and press ‘backup’. The USB icon will light to show backup

has commenced. To stop recording, press ‘backup’ again.

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Chapter 8: Alarm Management

Note: See installation guide for information on how to set up alarms.

Alarm events:

 Motion – created by movement  Sensor – created by hardwired normally open / normally closed alarm input at the back of the unit  Manual – created every time the record button is pressed

a. Via front panel

To select alarm indicator press ‘menu’ and use left and right direction keys until correct icon is reached Press ‘enter’ to select

To scroll through alarm events use up and down direction keys Choose alarm event and press enter Use up and down direction keys to select recorded event Use right and left direction keys to select action

b. Via remote control

To select alarm indicator press ‘menu’ and use left and right direction keys until correct icon is reached Press ‘enter’ to select

To scroll through alarm events use up and down direction keys Choose alarm event and press enter Use up and down direction keys to select recorded event Use right and left direction keys to select action

c. Via keyboard

To select alarm indicator, press ‘search’ To scroll through alarm events use up and down direction on joystick Choose alarm event and press enter Use up and down direction on joystick to select recorded event Use right and left direction on joystick to select action

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d. Via touch screen monitor

To select alarm indicator touch alarm key at the top left hand side of the screen Use touch screen interface to select alarm events Use up and down scroll bar to select recorded event Press USB, email, playback to select action

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Chapter 9: Backup / Export

Backup methods explained:

 DVD – compatible with DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R  USB – USB flash drives are removable, rewritable data storage devices with a Universal Serial Bus

(USB) interface

 Temporary hard drive space – save a backup clip to an area on the NVR hard drive that will not be

overwritten (only one file at a time). To access saved backup clip, use Backup Manager program or web-based browser viewing

Different actions will provide a different export result:

 Email will send a still image  USB will save a still image  Playback will take you to the selected event on screen

5. Recorded data 2. Time Frame 3. Unit selector

1. Channels 4. Backup bar

1. 16 bars represent 16 channels. 1 at the top – 16 at the bottom Colour code:

Yellow = alarm record Blue = constant record Green = no record

2. Time frame = year, month, day, hour, minute

3. Unit selector = the down arrow indicates desired selection

4. Back up bar = this is the orange bar that shows the range of your backup Highlights green when back up section has been chosen

5. All recorded data = start, end, now box

File formats

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 MULTI-CHANNEL  exports all attached cameras and includes backup manager playback

software

 MULTI-CHANNEL SD AVI  exports all attached cameras at standard definition in 1-minute

individual AVI files

 CH * HD AVI  exports chosen channel in high definition 1080P in 1 minute individual AVI files

a. Via front panel

Press ‘backup’ key to begin Use ‘shift’ to toggle between ‘record data’ ‘backup range’ and ‘file format’

Use shift key to select file format Use up and down keys and the ‘enter’ key to select your channel Use ‘shift’ key to select recorded data, use up and down keys to navigate the time frame and left and right

keys to navigate unit selector For backup range, use left and right keys to navigate, press ‘enter’ to create start point. Use left and right keys to determine backup period Press ‘enter’ to complete Once enter has been pressed, a backup start and backup end box will appear. If correct, press the

backup key and select export method Once backup has started, the display screen will revert to live mode, the backup icon will illuminate and

flash with percentage rate Once complete, the illumination and flashing will stop

b. Via remote control

Press ‘backup’ key to begin Use shift key to toggle between record data, backup range or file format Use shift key to select file format use Press ‘enter’ to select your channel Use shift key to select recorded data, use to navigate the time frame and to

navigate unit selector For backup range, use to navigate, press ‘enter’ to create start point Use to determine backup period.

Press ‘enter’ to complete Once enter has been pressed, a backup start and backup end box will appear If correct, press the backup key and select export method

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Once backup has started, the display screen will revert to live mode, the backup icon will illuminate and

Note: For all methods, when selecting backup period ensure file size is less than your backup device

capacity. Longer periods may take more time to calculate.

flash with percentage rate Once complete, the illumination and flashing will stop

c. Via keyboard

Alternative method required

d. Via touch screen monitor / mouse

Press backup to begin Select file format by press and scrolling toolbar Navigate time frame via pressing desired period Select time by dragging unit selector or use pinch zoom technique For backup range, press orange bar and drag for required time period Once drag is complete backup start and backup end box will appear If correct press the backup from time frame bar and select export method

Once backup has started the display screen will revert to live mode, the backup icon will illuminate and

flash with percentage rate Once complete the illumination and flashing will stop

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Chapter 10: Event

Within the event menu, there are 2 options:

 System event – refers to the systems performance  Operating event – refers to designated areas selected by the user

a. Via front panel

To access event manager press ‘menu’

Use left and right keys to locate the event manager icon Press ‘enter’ to select

b. Via remote control

To access event manager press ‘menu’ key

Use to locate the event manager icon Press ‘enter’ to select

c. Via keyboard

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To access event manager press ‘set’

Use left and rights keys to locate the event manager icon Press the ‘enter’ to select

d. Via touch screen/mouse

To access event manager press the menu icon

Scroll through the menu to locate the event manager icon Press enter to select

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Chapter 11: Basic web-based browser viewing

Open Internet explorer and enter the NVR’s IP address into the address bar The log on screen will appear Enter your details The default username is admin, the default password is 1111. To bring up a full screen double click on required camera view Double click to return to multi screen

11.1 Web-based browser playback

Press the playback button on the left hand side Choose time and date required in calendar search Press search to activate Use the control bar at the bottom of the screen to navigate playback The selected recorded images will appear in the multi screen

To return to live mode, press your chosen stream, either ‘H.264 Live

Video’ or ‘JPEG Live Video’

11.2 Web-based browser backup

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Note: To open the downloaded file, you must have the Backup Manager programme installed on your

PC. This can be installed from the front page of your web-based browser. Please see backup manager section 12.1 for playing exported files.

Press the backup button on the left hand side Choose date, start time, end time and format required in calendar search

Press submit. A progress bar will appear. Once complete you will be taken to the backup file download page

11.3 Web-based browser export (backup file download)

Web based browser export

applies to either backups created through the browser or through the temporary hard drive space at the unit

Click required file and save to desired location

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Chapter 12: Backup Manager

Note: For first time Backup Manager users, please follow the onscreen instructions.

Backup Manager is a program provided to playback-recorded files from NVRs and H.264 DVRs

Backup Manager allows you to complete the following actions:

 Playback exported files  FTP download  Convert already downloaded files

12.1 Playback exported files

Open Backup Manager To select files (USB, DVD or web based exported files) click file > open folder Saved files will then appear Highlight the desired time from the left hand tree Press play and use the controls at the top to navigate through playback to change the screen view

12.2 FTP Download

Open Backup Manager Click file > Add NDR

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Insert the IP address of the NVR Once the address has been added it will remain stored for future use

Highlight your NVR from the left hand bar and click connect A download panel will then appear. This means the backup manager programme is communicating with

your NVR gathering all recorded data. Recorded data will appear on the left hand side. You can access minute breakdowns from the tree.

Highlight your required file then click download from the controls at the top Your files will begin to download Downloaded files will show in the Backup Manager programme until deleted

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12.3 Convert already downloaded files

Backup Manager allows you to convert multi channel backups to single channel AVI files. To do this follow the steps below:

Open Backup Manager Click file > convert AVI file Locate desired backup files Choose the channels you wish to convert. You can select more than 1 channel. Click OK to start the conversion The file will now be saved in your desired location

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Quick Installation Guide

1. External IR receiver (RCA)

7. Aux USB Power

2. RJ-45 Keyboard-in Connected from previous DVR’s keyboard output in daisy chain

8. HDMI Output

3. RJ-45 Keyboard-out Connect to the next DVR’s input

9. LAN / USB Mouse RJ-45 connector and USB mouse

4. Alarm I/Os Alarm 8 input switches, 1 N/O alarm output, and 1 N/C alarm output

10. VGA Output

5. RS-485 For PTZ connection

11. DC 12V Input

6. Audio Output RCA audio connector

12. eSATA Output

13. Power Switch

This guide has been designed to provide a basic overview of key installation processes. If you require more detailed instructions, please refer to the full installation guide that follows this section

Chapter 1: Rear Panel

1.1 16CH Rear View

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1.2 9CH / 4CH Rear View

1. RJ-45 Keyboard In

5. Alarm I/Os Alarm 2 input switches, 1 N/O alarm output, and 1 N/C alarm output

2. HDMI Output

6. Audio Output RCA audio connector

3. 12V DC Input

7. eSATA Output

4. LAN / USB Mouse Network RJ-45 connector and USB mouse.

Note: For easy installation, it is recommended that you connect a touch screen monitor or USB mouse.

Connect power supply, monitor, network cable and control device

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Chapter 2: Hard Drive(s)

Note: If you have purchase a unit with a hard drive installed, please ignore sections 2 and 3.

Note: See user guide for how to navigate the system, i.e. menu’s, camera selection etc.

2.1 Adding hard drive(s)

Please ensure unit is switched off Open unit by removing side and rear screws Add hard drive(s) using the supplied mounting screws and sata/power cables

Power Unit

Power up unit by turning the switch on the rear to on

2.2 Formatting Hard Drive(s)

Enter the setup menu Select system from the left hand options Select HDD info Installed drives will be listed

Select drive(s) to format Select enter Select OK to complete

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Chapter 3: Time and Date Settings

Note: See user guide for how to navigate the system, i.e. menu’s, camera selection etc.

Enter the setup menu Select system from the left hand options Select date/time

Adjust time and date Select display format

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Chapter 4: Network Settings

Note: This guide will refer to a static IP address. For other options, see installation manual.

Enter the setup menu Select network from the left hand options Ensure static is displayed under IP mode

Enter your IP address and subnet mask range

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Chapter 5: Adding Cameras

Note: If the IP addresses of the installed IP cameras have not already been configured, they can be

changed by highlighting the channel and selecting ‘Set IP’.

Note: The installed IP cameras must be set to the same IP range as the NVR.

Enter the setup menu Select camera from the left hand options Select WS discovery The NVR will now search the network for installed cameras Select Get Snap to make camera identification easier

Assign the relevant cameras to a channel by selecting channel number in right hand camera column

Exit menu setup and all installed cameras will be displayed By default they are set to record on schedule 24 hours a day

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Menu configuration

Chapter 1: Setup Menu

The setup menu contains menu settings for cameras, monitors, recording, alarm, system, network, and PTZ. The details of all the setup menu items are described in this chapter.

1.1 Camera setup

To setup an AiP camera, use the following steps:

1.1-1 Camera select

Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to edit/add

1.1-2 Camera name

A user can enter up to 16 characters for a camera name. To setup the camera name, type the characters using the virtual keyboard and then press the Enter button

Virtual keyboard:

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1.1-3 Camera source

To setup a camera channel, you can select IP cam, demo video or no IP connection from this setting

1.1-4 AiP camera address

Once the source is set to an AiP camera, you can enter the IP address of the AiP camera for that specific channel. To manually set the IP address, press Enter to enable editing via the virtual keyboard. You can also use WS-Discovery for automatic IP address setup.

1.1-5 AiP camera HTTP port

By default, the NVR AiP camera ‘HTTP’ port is set to 80. This can be changed if required.

1.1-6 Video RTSP port

By default, the NVR AiP camera ‘RTSP’ port is set to 554. This can be changed if required.

1.1-7 AiP camera setup

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To setup an AiP camera, follow these instructions.

 Camera IP address: the IP address of the AiP camera  Camera HTTP port: the HTTP port number of the IP address (default 80)  Video RTSP port: the RTSP port number of the IP address (default 554)  Username: username of the AiP camera (default: admin)  Password: password of the AiP camera (default: pass)

1.1-8 WS-Discovery

Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) is part of the ONVIF protocol for searching AiP cameras on a LAN.

Use this utility to scan the LAN

After scanning, assign the relevant cameras to a channel by selecting channel number in right hand camera column

‘Get Snap’ will take an image for each listed camera to make identification easier.

Set IP:

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Note: Different HDMI cables can successfully send HDMI signals various distances, depending on the

quality of the HDMI cables design and construction. It is best to test entire systems before installing, recommended the HDMI cable length is 2 meters.

If the IP addresses of the installed AiP cameras have not already been configured, they can be changed by highlighting the channel and entering the new IP address

1.1-9 Camera Disable (Secured Recording Channel)

Channel enable feature can disable the live video of a camera The channel can still perform video recording

1.1-10 Video Setup

Contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness, and load default are configurable per camera

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1.2 Monitor Setup

For setting up HDMI, VGA, and backlight saving, follow these instructions

1.2-1. Video advance

To setup brightness, contrast, and saturation of a HDMI LCD monitor

1.2-2. Backlight saving

Adjusting backlight saving % reduces brightness of connected monitors, reducing power consumption

1.2-3 Monitor standby time

Monitor standby time can be adjusted

1.2-4 Default division

To select the default screen layout/display on power initialize

1.2-5 VGA advance

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To setup brightness, contrast, hue, sharpness and saturation of VGA LCD monitor

Warning: IP network camera must support HD resolution video streaming for HD recording.

1.2-6 VGA output resolution

Set accordingly to match your VGA monitor resolution

1.3 Record setup

Record setup menu allows for setting recording features such as record quality, frame rate, record mode, audio selection, alarm recording, recording resolution, schedule table, HDD overwritten, and limited recording

1.3-1 Camera select

Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to configure

1.3-2. Resolution

The NVR can provide full HD or SD (D1) quality recording solutions

To change recording resolution, use Left / Right arrows.

1.3-3 Record advance

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The NVR is limited to a maximum of 48 MBPS (16 Channel) network throughput. For managing network

Warning: Currently only 2MP and 3MP IP network cameras support the audio function.

bandwidth, use Record Advance.

Each Camera can be set to the desired bit rate and frame rate. HD settings are for full screen recording whilst SD relates to multi view display and recording. The total bit rate is displayed in the top right. You cannot exceed the maximum.

1.3-4 Recording mode

Each camera can be set for schedule recording or no recording

1.3-5 Audio

To enable audio recording this feature must be turned on

1.3-6 Post-alarm Recording

Post-alarm recording records the video of a camera after a particular alarm/motion is triggered. This can be set between 1-100 seconds.

1.3-7 Pre-alarm recording

Pre-alarm recording can record the video of a camera before a particular alarm/motion is triggered. To enable pre-alarm recording, turn the option on.

1.3-8 Weighted recording

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When weighted recording is activated, the standard camera recording frame rate is increased to the pre-

Warning: The schedule table is a universal table and changes will apply to all cameras on the NVR.

determined rate (set in advance recording), once an alarm is detected by NVR. Without an alarm the camera will record at 1FPS.

1.3-9 Schedule table

The schedule table is displayed as hourly intervals 7 days a week. You can chose whether you want the NVR to record constantly (always), on an alarm event (alarm) or not record (no record). Your chosen method is indicated by a colour code on the time/date grid.

1.3-10 HDD overwritten

The NVR can be setup for HDD overwrite. If the user does not want the HDD to be overwritten, turn the option off.

1.3-11 Limited recording

In many countries HDD recording may be limited and can be only accessed for a certain period of time. Once the recorded data passes the chosen period, the data can no longer be accessed. Set your desired period here (in days).

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1.4 Alarm setup

Alarm setup menu allows the settings of external alarm switches, motion alarm, buzzer, and alarm recording duration to be changed. To change these settings, enter the Alarm setup menu and follow the instructions:

1.4-1 Camera select

Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to configure

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1.4-2 Alarm input type

Keypad

Keyboard

Remote controller

Mouse Step 1

Enter Motion Area Set menu item.

Step 2

Press Up, Down, Left, or Right to move cursor

Move mouse for starting position

Step 3

Press Enter to define starting area

Step 4

Press Enter again to finish a motion detection zone

Mouse-drag for an area

Step 5

To clear motion zones press Menu button

Double-click for clear motion zones

Step 6

Press ESC for exit the setting menu

Move mouse to “X” icon and press

Left-mouse click to exit motion zone setting

The NVR's alarm inputs can be configured as normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C) for AiP cameras where the alarm signal from an AiP camera activates an alarm.

1.4-3 Motion enable

‘Motion Enable’ enables motion alarm recording, after the motion detection area (‘Motion Area Setup’) has been set. Press Left or Right at Motion Enable to change the setting.

1.4-4 Motion sensitivity

There are eight levels of sensitivity adjustable for motion alarm triggering, ranging from ‘Highest’ to ‘Lowest’. Press Left or Right to change the sensitivity setting.

1.4-5 Motion area setup

There are a number of ways to set the motion detection area. The detailed setting sequence is described as follows:

Red indicates motion area

1.4-6 Alarm time

Set the period of time 1-100 seconds the alarm output relay is triggered upon an alarm event

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1.4-7 SMTP setup

NVR is capable of sending JPEG snapshots to an email account when an alarm event is triggered. To enable this feature, you must type in the relevant email account information.

1.4-8 FTP setup

The NVR is capable of alarm snapshot to an FTP server. To enable this feature, you must type in the relevant FTP account information.

1.4-9 Buzzer timer

Select a time period you wish the buzzer (on NVR) to sound for upon an alarm trigger. This can be set between 1-100 seconds, it can be set to always or off as required.

1.4-10 Buzzer enable

Turns the audible warning buzzer (on NVR) on or off

1.4-11 Button sound

Enables or disables button sounds on NVR

1.5 Network setup

In order to connect the NVR to LAN or the Internet you require subnet mask, gateway and IP address. Consult your system administrator for more information.

It is highly recommended that NVR’s are accessed on a high bandwidth network such as Gigabit LAN.

1.5-1 IP mode

Set the NVR to Static, DHCP, and PPPoE IP modes. It is highly recommended that NVR’s are accessed on

high bandwidth network such as Gigabit LAN’s.

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1.5-2 IP address

Note: Default Internet port numbers for the NVR are:

Port 80 (HTML web page)

Port 3100 (video port)

Enter the IP address for the NVR using the virtual keyboard

1.5-3 Subnet mask

Enter the Subnet Mask for the network using the virtual keyboard

1.5-4 gateway

Enter the Gateway address for the network using the virtual keyboard

1.5-5 Default DNS

Enter the Default DNS address for the network using the virtual keyboard

1.5-6 Secondary DNS

Enter the Secondary DNS address for the network using the virtual keyboard

1.5-7/8 HTTP Port Number and Video Port Number

For Internet connection, port number IP mapping technologies can be used for a single IP address shared by multiple devices, via a network router. Consult your network administrator for this advanced network support. HTTP Port number is the web service port number of the NVR

1.5-9 FTP Port Number

NVR has a built-in FTP server. The FTP service is also used by Backup Manager.exe. Backup Manager can manage all the NVR’s playback clips via a network.

1.5-10 MAC

Display the MAC address of the NVR

1.5-11 PPPoE IP

Enter IP address

1.5-12 DDNS

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If your NVR has Internet access it will automatically try and register at www.ddnsipcam.com. It will automatically use the last 5 digits of the NVR’s MAC address as the host name.

For access enter http://10685D(last 6 digits of MAC).ddnsipcam.com into your browser Login to the NVR with your default user name and password

1.5-13 PPPoE

To use ADSL modem, enter “username” and “password” provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for

the Internet connection service.

1.5-14 Network advance

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The NVR can have up to 3 network ranges to see cameras across multiple subnet ranges

1.6 System setup

To set up the system settings, use the following instructions:

1.6-1 Date/Time

Press enter to set Date/Time on the NVR. The display format can also be set here. If a Keyboard is connected time Sync can be set, the NVR will then sync its time from the keyboard every 15 minutes. Or a NTP (network time protocol) server can be selected.

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Warning: When time & date is changed, existing footage already recorded in that time range will be

lost.

Warning: Formatting a HDD will erase all recorded data on that drive.

1.6-2 HDD Info

HDD INFO shows the following information:

 Model — HDD model  Size —the capacity of the hard disk drive  Status — indicates whether the HDD is formatted or unformatted  Select — “□“ indicates that the HDD is selected  Approximate recording hour—recording hours based on the HDD(s)  Approximate recording days—recording days based on the HDD(s)  Average REC size—average recording data size

HDD Format

Select the HDD(s) you wish to format, select the HDD format menu item. A password is required for preventing unauthorized access.

A warning message will also prompt you for formatting verification

File system check

This function allows you to perform a file system check and repair of the HDD. If a HDD is reported to be defective, run the system check function.

1.6-3 Password/Access

The NVR can be configured for up to 15 users with different access rights

Scroll to select between:

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Note: In the event of a forgotten password, please contact your sales agent.

Note: Factory reset does not affect IP address, video system, and language settings.

Admin (default password 1111) Operator (default password 2222) Guest (default password 3333) Users 1 to 12

Once a user is selected you can edit passwords, enable password protection and set up the following user rights:

 Allow Setup  Allow Playback  Allow PTZ  Allow Backup  Allow Division

 Allow Shutdown  Allow Alarm  Allow Shortcut  Allow Network Setup  Allow Network Playback

1.6-4 Factory reset

A user may want to restore manufacturing default settings. A confirm message will show for final verification. To perform this task, select Factory Reset at System > Factory Reset and press Enter.

1.6-5 Remote device ID for remote control

Each NVR can be assigned a unique NVR ID to be accessed by the remote controller. With a unique NVR ID set, the remote controller issues commands to a particular NVR. The rest of NVRs are in sleep mode

1.6-6 Firmware update

Firmware update allows you to upgrade the NVR’s firmware for improving system performance. To perform

firmware update, press Enter on Setup > System > Firmware Update. There are two ways to perform firmware update (1) via USB flash disk at the NVR site (2) via HTML interface via network

Prepare firmware

To prepare a firmware update, create a directory called ‘firmware’ in the USB flash disk. The USB flash disk

should use the file system FAT-16 or FAT-32. The firmware name of the 16CH is ‘FlashN6U.bin’. The firmware name of the 9CH is ‘FlashF9U.bin’. The firmware name of the 4CH is ‘FlashF4U.bin’.

To perform firmware update using USB flash disk, follow the instructions:

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1. Plug in a portable USB disk at the NVR’s USB port

2. Press Enter to start firmware update

3. After the transfer has finished, remove the USB device and reboot the NVR.

4. Ensure that the firmware is located in the firmware directory of the USB disk

Export setup

The export setup feature allows a user to export internal configuration into a system file on the USB flash

disk’s firmware directory. The file can later be imported to other machines. The imported machine’s internal

configuration gets updated based on the original NVR’s configuration. To perform Export Setup, select ‘Export Setup’ and press Enter.

Import setup

To perform Import Setup feature, select ‘Import Setup’ and press Enter. The configuration of the NVR is updated based on the system file

Firmware and kernel version

Version menu item indicates the current version number of the NVR

1.6-7 Language

The NVR provides multi-language OSD support. Users can change the preferred language to operate the NVR.

Press Left or Right to change the language setting

1.6-8 Audio volume

To turn on or off live audio volume monitoring, set Live Audio option.

1.6-9 Health check

The NVR can perform a system check on the following areas:

 Temp Monitor  NVR internal temperature

indicator

 FAN Monitor  Fan failure indicator  HDD Write Speed  HDD writing speed indictor  HDD Read Speed  HDD reading speed indictor

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1.7 PTZ setup

The NVR can control RS-485 PTZ or IP PTZ cameras. To setup PTZ connection, follow these instructions:

1.7-1 Camera select

Use the directional arrows to select the camera you wish to edit

1.7-2 PTZ transport

Select from ONVIF, HTML or RS-485 transport. If RS-485 is selected the camera must be connected to the RS-485 output on the back of the NVR.

1.7-3 PTZ protocol

PTZ protocols include MLP1, MLP2, Pelco D, and Pelco P.

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1.7-4 PTZ model and baud rate

Model

Baud Rate

Number of Bytes

Pelco D

2400~9600

None

Pelco P

2400~9600

None

If the PTZ protocol is transmitted via traditional RS-485 wires attached to the NVR you need to setup the baud rate and RS-485 ID respectively.

Table below shows listed models in the PTZ protocol list:

1.7-5 Preset setup

All features of PTZ can be configured from the live menu. You can also enter preset positions through the preset set up option in the PTZ menu

Setting preset

Enter the preset setup then select your desired preset point from the dropdown bar

Enter dwell

Define the dwell time of a preset using the dropdown menu to select desired time. Dwell number ranges from 0 to 255 seconds (the shortest to the longest).

Speed

Define the speed of the previous preset to the next preset, using the dropdown menu to select desired time. The speed number ranges from 1 to 8 (the slowest to the fastest). The speed might vary based on different PTZ camera’s settings.

Position

Use the joystick/controller to adjust the preset PTZ to your desired location

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Iris and auto iris

Adjust these settings as required

Focus and auto focus

Adjust these settings as required

Save presets

Once the above parameters are entered, the preset can be saved.

Clear all presets

To clear all the preset points of a PTZ camera, select ‘Clear All Presets’ and press Enter key on the front panel or remote control.

Direct keyboard access

Direct keyboard Access mode allows RS-485 protocol to be directly transmitted to the RS-485 PTZ device

The NVR no longer handles the conversion of the RS-485 protocol

This enables the user to access the PTZ menus using the connected keyboard

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2. Web-based Viewing/Setup

There are two ways of remotely accessing the NVR:

1. Via a network through your Internet browser

2. Via AIM software (for AIM setup see AIM manual)

Live monitoring, menu setup, video playback, and file backup can be done by using your Internet browser.

2.1 Before using Internet browser

Add DVR IP address to trusted sites Make sure that your Internet browser allows signed ActiveX plug-in to run on your PC

Set “Download Signed ActiveX plug-in controls” to “Prompt” and “Run ActiveX control and plug-in” to “Enable” in your internet security options.

To access these, open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Security Settings > Custom Level.

2.2 Logon

Type in the NVR’s IP address in the HTTP address box via Internet browser A log on screen will appear, enter your user name and password

Once entered the NVR home page will appear:

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2.3 Configuring the NVR via web page

Features of the NVR’s main menu system can be configured via web interface. Features such as camera,

alarm, recording, network, and backup can all be set up remotely

2.3-1 Camera setting

 Camera

Source—select the video source from AiP camera, demo or OFF on main monitor

 IP Address—IP address of the AiP camera

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 HTTP Port—HTTP port of the AiP camera  RTSP Port—RTSP port of the AiP camera  Username – username of the AiP camera  Password – password of the AiP camera  Camera Enable—enable or disable live video on main monitor

2.3-2 Recording setting

 Current Record Mode—current NVR recording

mode

 HDD Overwritten—option for circular recording  Camera Recording Mode--assign schedule

recording or no recording for a camera

 Camera FPS—recording frame rate for a

camera

 Camera Resolution—Setup the HD or SD

resolution for a camera

2.3-3 Recording schedule table

Users can setup the record schedule table via the Internet browser by specifying the day and time for the recording mode

2.3-4 Alarm setting

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2.3-5 Alarm e-mail

 Buzzer Enable—enable/disable

NVR buzzer

 Motion Enable—enable/disable

motion detection

 Motion Detection Area—

enable/disable motion detection area

 Alarm Input Type—set alarm

input as NO/NC or disable

 Alarm Output Time—assign

alarm time for each camera

 Buzzer Output Time—assign

buzzer time for each camera

 Enable Alarm Email—option for enable

alarm/motion email

 From—from email address  To—to email address  Host/IP Address—SMTP mail server’s IP or DNS

address

 Authentication—option for user and password

authentication

 Email Account—senders email account  Email Password—senders email account’s

password

 JPEG File—option for the enable JPEG file

attachment

 Email Test—simple the Email function testing

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2.3-6 Network setting

2.3-7 System setting

2.3-7-1 Time

 IP Address—NVR’s IP address  Subnet Mask—subnet mask  Gateway IP Address—router/Gateway IP address  PPPoE account—PPPoE protocol account name  PPPoE password—PPPoE password  Video Port—the NVR’s video port  HTTP Port—HTML port number

 MAC Address: MAC address of the NVR  Firmware: firmware version of the NVR  Remocon ID: addressable NVR ID for multiple NVRs

remote control using remote controller and RS-485 keyboard

 Language: language selection of the NVR  Max Connections: maximum network connections

allowed for the NVR

 Force to Logout: force to logout remote access  Software Reboot: software reboot of NVR system

 Date: Current date of the NVR  Time: Current time of the NVR

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2.3-7-2 User setting

 There are three levels (admin, operator and guest)

of user authentication allowed in the NVR.

 To change password, specify the old password,

new password, and confirm password, edit as required.

2.3-7-3 System status

 HDD(s)—HDD(s) detecting status for the NVR  HDD Recording Start—start recording time of the NVR  HDD Recording End – end recording time of the NVR  HDD Percentage – recording percentage of the NVR  Approximate Rec Days—total recording hours available for the HDD(s)  Approximate Rec Hours—total recording days available for the HDD(s)  Current Written HDD—the HDD of the NVR in writing  Already Overwritten—the HDD(s) has been overwritten.  HDD Writing Speed—HDD writing speed detector  HDD Reading Speed—HDD reading speed detector  Remocon ID—NVR ID/RS-485 ID  Last Reboot Time – last time for rebooting the NVR  Kernel— OS version of the NVR  Temperature—NVR internal temperature indicator

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 Fan—fan failure indicator

Note: Ensure there is a good connection whilst attempting a firmware update. Failure in the network

connection could result in firmware update failure and the unit may become non-operational.

2.3-7-4 Firmware update

This NVR is set to perform firmware upgrade via network. After the NVR receives the firmware, it starts to perform firmware upgrade automatically. After finishing the firmware update, the HTML page will reload. The user can then continue to operate the NVR.

To perform network firmware update, click on Browse button and locate the firmware.

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Appendix A

1. Connection between a NVR and a RS-485 keyboard

Directly connect the keyboard to the NVR’s keyboard input using an RJ-45 cable. The NVR provides 12V DC for the keyboard. There is no need to connect to your power adapter.

NVR & keyboard connection diagram

2. Connections between NVR and IP PTZ cameras

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3. Alarm I/Os and RS-485 for PTZ

Pin 1

Alarm input 1

Pin 2

Alarm input 2

Pin 3

Alarm input 3

Pin 4

Alarm input 4

Pin 5

Alarm input 5

Pin 6

Alarm input 6

Pin 7

Alarm input 7

Pin 8

Alarm input 8

Pin 9

GND

Pin 10

ALARM NO (normal open)

Pin 11

ALARM NC (normal close)

Pin 12

COM

Pin 13

RS485+

Pin 14

RS485-

Pin 1

Alarm input 1

Pin 2

Alarm input 2

Pin 3

GND

Pin 4

ALARM NO (normal open)

Pin 5

ALARM NC (normal close)

Pin 6

COM

Terminal

Name

1

--

2

-- 3 --

4

--

5

RS-485 – Out Link Keyboard

6

RS-485 + Out Link Keyboard

7

GND

8

12V + DC input

16CH

9CH/4CH

Appendix B

RS-485 Input and Output Pin Assignment

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Appendix C

Manufacturer

Model

SONY

DRX-S30U-W

LITE-ON

eSAU108

LITE-ON

eTAU108

LITE-ON

eHAU424-01

Brand

Specification

Capacity

Max Speed

Note

Melody

DVD-RW

4.7GB

4x

Rewritable

RiTEK

DVD-RW

4.7GB

8x

Rewritable

Sony

DVD+R

4.7GB

8x

Burn once

OEM disk

DVD-R

4.7GB

8x

Burn once

Brand

Model

Capacity

WEST DIGITAL

WD20EARX

2TB

WD20EARS

2TB

WD20EURS

2TB

WD20EVDS

2TB

WD15EURS

1.5TB

WD10EZRX

1TB

WD10EARX

1TB

WD10EARS

1TB

WD10EALX

1TB

WD10EURS

1TB

WD5000AVDS

500GB

WD5000AVVS

500GB

WD3200AVVS

320GB

SEAGATE

ST2000DM001

2TB

ST1000DM003

1TB

ST3500418AS

500GB

ST3250318AS

250GB

ST3160815AS

160GB

HITACHI

HDS723020BLA642

2TB HDS721010DLE630

1TB

Hard Drive Support List

Appendix D

1. Supported USB-DVD/RW

2. Supported DVD Disk

Appendix E

Supported USB Flash Disk

 Transcend: 8G 16G

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 Kingston: 4G 8G 16G

Recording Resolution

Standard Definition (SD)

High Definition (HD)

HDD

Size

40

KB/PIC

102

KB/PIC 500

GB

1.5

Days

11

Hours

750

GB

2

Days

17

Hours

1000

GB

3

Days

23

Hours

2000

GB

6

Days

47

Hours

Recording Resolution

Standard Definition (SD)

High Definition (HD)

HDD

Size

40

KB / PIC

102

KB / PIC 500

GB

18

Hours

5

Hours

750

GB

1

Days

8

Hours

1000

GB

1.5

Days

11

Hours

2000

GB

3

Days

23

Hours

Recording

Standard Definition (SD)

High Definition (HD)

 Sandisk: 8G 16G

Appendix F

Hard Disk Recording Table

4CH

Recording days capacity is calculated by the following formula:

 2TB HDD, Recording Resolution Setting to = “Standard”  One day recording capacity of HDD = 40KB * 100 (Total FPS) *60 (Seconds) *60 (Minutes)* 24

(Hours) ÷ 1024 ÷ 1024 =330GB

 Approx. 2TB Recording Day(s) = 2000 GB ÷ 330GB = 6 Days

9CH

Recording days capacity is calculated by the following formula:

 For example: 2TB HDD, Recording Resolution Setting to = “Standard”  One day recording capacity of HDD = 40KB * 200 (Total FPS) *60 (Seconds) *60 (Minutes)* 24

(Hours) ÷ 1024 ÷ 1024 = 660GB

 Approx. 2TB Recording Day(s) = 2000 GB ÷ 660GB = 3 Days

16CH

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Resolution

HDD

Size

40

KB / PIC

102

KB / PIC 500

GB

9

Hours

2.5

Hours

750

GB

12

Hours

4

Hours

1000

GB

18

Hours

5.5

Hours

2000

GB

1.5

Days

11.5

Hours

Recording days capacity is calculated by the following formula:

 For example: 2TB HDD, Recording Resolution Setting to = “Standard”  One day recording capacity of HDD = 40KB * 400 (Total FPS) *60 (Seconds) *60 (Minutes)* 24

(Hours) ÷ 1024 ÷ 1024 = 1320GB

 Approx. 2TB Recording Day(s) = 2000 GB ÷ 1320GB = 1.5 Days

Appendix G

Touch Screen Monitor Support List

 󰿁ViewSonic: TD2220  Dell:󰾡 ST2220T

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Appendix H

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Question: Should I use a gigabit network switch or a 10/100 MPBS network switch for connecting to the Aid

series?

Answer: It is highly recommended to use a gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to the Aid series. You can still

use 10/100 MBPS ports from a switch for connecting AiP cameras.

Question: Should I use RTP/UDP protocol for connecting AiP cameras to the Aid series?

Answer: In LAN environments please use RTP/UDP protocol (default setting) for connecting AiP cameras

to the Aid series. It is not recommend that you connect AiP cameras via the Internet due to bandwidth issues. If connecting AiP cameras via the Internet is essential, please use RTP/HTTP protocol.

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Question: Does the AiD series provide unicode (multi-nation) support for camera names?

Answer: Yes, the AiD series provides unicode for camera names. To do so, login to Aid series settings via

a browser and open Camera Name section. Here you can edit your unicode camera name.

Question: What are the error codes and how do I solve the connection problem?

Error code: IP LOSS Explanation: The AiP camera is not on the network. Solution: Check the RJ-45 connection and IP address for the camera.

Error code: AUTH ERR Explanation: The username and password are incorrect for the AiP camera and the AiD. Solution: The default username for the AiD is ‘admin’. The default password is ‘1111’. If you

have changed your username or password, you will need to use this.

Error code: URI ERR Explanation: The AiD does not support this AiP camera. Solution: Please perform a firmware update for this AiP camera.

Error code: PROFILE ERR Explanation: The H.264 streaming profile might be opened for the AiP camera. Solution: Please enable both H.264 D1 and 1080P both streaming for AiP camera. The Aid

requires both streamings of high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD). D1 and VGA resolutions are SD streaming. 1080P and 720P resolutions are HD streaming. The Aid does not support streaming above 1080P such as 3MP and 5MP streamings. For 3MP and 5MP AiP cameras, please lower the resolution to 1080P or 2MP.

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H.264 1080P Real-Time AiD Standalone NVR Specification

Models 16CH

9CH

4CH

D: Internal SATA HDD and built-in Slim DVD/RW

-: Internal SATA HDD

-: Internal SATA HDD IP Video Supports

Network camera, network speed dome, and video server

IP Video Input

Up to 16 Channel 1080P

Up to 9 Channel 1080P

Up to 4 Channel 1080P

Max Network Throughput

48 MBPS

32 MBPS

24 MBPS

HDD Disk supported

SATA Port *8

SATA Port *4

SATA Port *2

External RAID Supported

e-SATA Port *1

Recording

Recording mode

External alarm / motion detection / schedule / manual

Resolution

1080P/ 720P/ D1/ VGA

Recording Video

1080P/ 720P/ D1/ VGA

Schedule

7 day * 24 hrs time table, recording mode configurable

Backup

USB 2.0 flash disk / HTTP file download / Audio supported

DVD/RW

Slim DVD/RW or External USB DVD/RW

External USB DVD/RW

Playback

Resolution

1080P/ 720P/ D1/ VGA

Recording Video

1080P/ 720P/ D1/ VGA

Speed

FR: 2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x, 64x / FF:2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x, 64x

Video Output

HDMI output

1920 x1080P

VGA output

Up to 1920 x1080P

None

Backlight saving

LCD backlight saving mode

Multi-touch

Support USB multi-touch screen

Multiplexer

Freeze

Split screen

4, 8, 9,13,16

4, 8, 9

4

Digital zoom

Up to 64x on live and playback

Management

Reports

Full alarm, configuration, and operation reports exporting over HTTP or USB

Authentication

User authentication with feature configurable

Recording day

Recording day calculator

Alarm/event

DI * 8 and DO* 2 (NO/NC)

DI * 2 and DO* 2 (NO/NC)

Motion

Motion grid 20*12 each channel, 8 sensitivities

Event

External alarm, video loss, stop recording, power recovering, motion detection, schedule, logon, HDD format

Email

Alarm notification with JPEG attachments

Accessories

Remote controller addressable up to 255 NVRs

PTZ protocol

AI MLP1/ 2 and Pelco D/ P

Keyboards

3D keyboard

IR receiver

Extra IR extension connector

None

RS-485/RS-232

RS-485 keyboard connector, Input and output *2, 12V output, RS-485 PTZ output *1

RS-485 keyboard connector Input *1 , 12V output

Jog & Shuttle

FF, FR, Step, instant rewind, menu setup

None

Mouse

USB, mouse-click, mouse scroll, mouse drag

Audio out

RCA, 1 output

Remote control

Yes

Network Ports

Gigabit LAN, RJ45 *1

Network

Direct Internet browser access / multiple users access

Protocols

ARP / TCP/IP / UDP / HTTP / SMTP / FTP / DDNS

Web

Live / event log & time search playback / AVI

NVR status

HTML NVR status

IP Scan

IP Scan supported, automatically quick IP address setup for AiP cameras and NVRs

Software

Backup Manager

Multiple NVRs FTP file download and multi-channel playback

Mobile phone

iPhone, iPad, Black Berry and Android mobile phone supported

Others

WDT

Hardware watchdog timer

DST

Daylight saving time

Multilanguage

Russian, English, Chinese

CPU/OS

ARM Cortex A9 Processor @ 600 MHz CPU, Linux 2.6 kernel

Power

DC 12V, 10A / 120W

DC 12V, 5A / 60W

DC 12V, 4.2A / 48W

Working Env.

Temp: 0℃ ~ +45℃ / Humidity: 0%~80%

Dimension

434 * 411.4 * 88 mm

360 * 308 * 60 mm

Weight

5.0 Kg (w/o HDD)

3.0 Kg (w/o HDD)

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