Cantek CT-NR310-8 User Manual

Network Video Recorder

Quick Operation Guide

Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NVR Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Hard Disk Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 10

HDD Storage Calculation Chart ................................................................................................................... 11

Menu Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Startup and Shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 12

Setting the Admin Password .................................................................................................................... 13

Login and Logout ..................................................................................................................................... 14

User Login ....................................................................................................................................... 14

User Logout ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Live View ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Adding IP Cameras ................................................................ ................................ .................................. 15

Recording ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Instant Recording ............................................................................................................................. 18

All-day Recording ............................................................................................................................ 18

Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Backup ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

VCA Detection ......................................................................................................................................... 21

VCA Search ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Accessing by Web Browser ............................................................................................................................ 23

Logging In ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Live View ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Recording ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder

About this Manual

This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is
subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in
the company website
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

Legal Disclaimer

REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE
WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES
FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY
RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF
REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN
YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE
CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT
THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW,
THE LATER PREVAILS.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive

2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated

collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific

battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or
to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.

Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.

Warnings

● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or

end-user.

● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the

nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

● Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with

100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications
for detailed information.

● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire

hazard.

● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.

If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then
please contact the service center.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

• Unit is designed for indoor use only.

• Keep all liquids away from the device.

• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it

may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or

equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact
dealer.

NVR Installation

During the installation of the NVR:

1. Use brackets for rack mounting.

2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.

3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.

4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.

5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.

6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.

7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC, 14ºF ~ 131ºF.

8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.

Hard Disk Installation

Before you start:

Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Up to 2 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Steps:

1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.

2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.

3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.

5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.

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No.

Name

Function Description

1

POWER

POWER indicator turns green when NVR is powered up.

STATUS

STATUS indicator lights in red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.

Tx/Rx

Tx/Rx indictor blinks green when network connection is functioning properly.

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DIRECTION

The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and
items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and slow
down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next and
previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.

ENTER

The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video by a
single frame.

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MENU

Access the main menu interface.

4

ESC

Exit and back to the previous menu.

5

IR Receiver

Receiver for IR remote.

6

USB Interface

Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices.

Front Panel

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