Dahua NVS1604HF-A User Manual

4/8/16 Channel Real-time D1 NVS

User’s Manual

Version 1.0.0

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 10

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 10

1.3 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 11

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ......................................................................... 16

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 16

2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 16

2.3 Connection Sample ............................................................................................................................. 17

2.4 Remote Control .................................................................................................................................... 18

2.5 Mouse Control ...................................................................................................................................... 20

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 22

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard .............................................................................................................................. 22

2.6.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 22

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 23

3.1 Check Unpacked NVS ........................................................................................................................ 23

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ................................................................................................... 23

3.3 HDD Installation ................................................................................................................................... 23

3.4 Rack Installation................................................................................................................................... 24

3.5 Connecting Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 24

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices .................................................................................. 24

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input .................................................................................................................. 24

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output ............................................................................................................... 25

3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio .................................................................. 25

3.7.1 Audio Input ....................................................................................................................................... 25

3.7.2 Audio Output .................................................................................................................................... 25

3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection ................................................................................................. 26

3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ..................................................................................................... 26

3.8.2 Alarm Input Port .............................................................................................................................. 27

3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................................... 28

3.9 RS232.................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.10 RS485.................................................................................................................................................... 29

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 30

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 30

4.1.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 31

4.1.3 Logout ............................................................................................................................................... 31

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 32

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 32

4.2 Manual Record ..................................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.1 Live Viewing ..................................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.2 Manual record.................................................................................................................................. 32

4.3 Search & Playback .............................................................................................................................. 34

4.4 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................................... 39

4.4.3 Image FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 41

4.4.4 Snapshot Disk (For special series only) ...................................................................................... 41

4.5 Detect .................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu ............................................................................................................................... 42

4.5.2 Motion Detect ........................................................................................................................................ 42

4.5.3 Video Loss............................................................................................................................................. 44

4.5.4 Camera Masking .................................................................................................................................. 45

4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation .................................................................................................... 46

4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 46

4.6.2 Alarm setup ...................................................................................................................................... 46

4.7 Backup .................................................................................................................................................. 47

4.7.1 Detect Device ....................................................................................................................................... 48

4.7.1 Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 48

4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................ 49

4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................ 49

4.8.2 PTZ Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 49

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ............................................................................................................ 51

4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................ ................ 51

4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 52

4.9.2 Activate Preset ..................................................................................................................................... 53

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) ................................................................................................................... 53

4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 53

4.9.5 Pattern Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 53

4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function ................................................................................................................... 53

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................................................. 54

4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan .............................................................................................................................. 54

4.10 Flip ......................................................................................................................................................... 54

5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ................... 55

5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................ 55

5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 55

5.3 Setting ................................................................................................................................................... 56

5.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 56

5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 58

5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3.4 RS232 ............................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 59

5.3.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 69

5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................... 69

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 69

5.3.9 Display .............................................................................................................................................. 70

5.3.10 Default .......................................................................................................................................... 71

5.4 Search ................................................................................................................................................... 72

5.5 Advanced .............................................................................................................................................. 72

5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 73

5.5.2 Abnormity ......................................................................................................................................... 76

5.5.3 Alarm Output.................................................................................................................................... 77

5.5.4 Manual Record ................................................................................................................................ 77

5.5.5 Account ............................................................................................................................................. 77

5.5.6 Auto Maintain ................................................................................................................................... 80

5.5.7 TV Adjust .......................................................................................................................................... 80

5.5.8 Video Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... 81

5.5.9 Card Overlay.................................................................................................................................... 81

5.5.10 Config File Backup ..................................................................................................................... 83

5.6 Information ............................................................................................................................................ 84

5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 84

5.6.2 BPS ................................................................................................................................................... 85

5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 85

5.6.4 Version ............................................................................................................................................. 86

5.6.5 Online Users .................................................................................................................................... 86

5.7 Shutdown .............................................................................................................................................. 87

6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU .............................................................................. 88

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ................................................................................................................. 88

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 88

6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ....................................................................................... 89

6.2.1 Preset Setup .................................................................................................................................... 90

6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................ 90

6.2.3 Patrol Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 90

6.2.4 Activate Patrol ................................................................................................................................. 90

6.2.5 Pattern Setup ................................................................................................................................... 90

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function ............................................................................................................... 91

6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................... 91

6.2.8 Activate Border Function ............................................................................................................... 91

6.2.9 Flip..................................................................................................................................................... 91

7 WEB CLIENT OPERATION .............................................................................. 93

7.1 Network Connection ............................................................................................................................ 93

7.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................................... 93

7.2.1 Real-time Monitor ............................................................................................................................ 96

7.2.2 PTZ ................................................................................................................................................... 98

7.2.3 Color ............................................................................................................................................... 100

7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path .................................................................................................... 100

7.3 Configure ............................................................................................................................................ 101

7.3.1 System Information ....................................................................................................................... 102

7.3.2 System Configuration ................................................................................................................... 104

7.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 123

7.3.4 Additional Function ....................................................................................................................... 130

7.4 Search ................................................................................................................................................. 132

7.5 Alarm ................................................................................................................................................... 135

7.6 About ................................................................................................................................................... 136

7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................ 137

7.8 Un-install Web Control ...................................................................................................................... 137

8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 138

9 FAQ ................................................................................................................. 139

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 144

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 145

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ............................................ 149

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 150

APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 151

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 152

APPENDIX G EARTHING .................................................................................... 153

APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ................ 158

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our NVS! This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system. Here you can find information about this series NVS features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree. Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the NVS before completing installation. Do not place objects on the NVS

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5．Environment

The NVS should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃ to 55 ℃

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

7. Lithium battery

Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

This series product is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field. It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detail analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network data transmission function.

This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.

This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:  Real-time monitor It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize surveillance function. System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Storage function Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.

 Compression format Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

 Backup function Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner). Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.

 Record playback function Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc. Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play. Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time Support specified zone enlargement.

 Network operation

Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

 Alarm activation function Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.

 Communication port RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control. RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function. Dual Ethernet ports support configuration modes such as multiple access, Fault-tolerance and load balancing.

 PTZ control Support PTZ decoder via RS485. Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.

 Intelligent operation Mouse operation function In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

 UPnP It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

Parameter

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse, remote control

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G.711A

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

16-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. 1-ch matrix output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4 windows(Optional)

1/4/8/9 windows

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC )

PAL/NTSC Real-time monitor： D1 704×576/704×480

Playback： 1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480, HD1 704×288/704×240, BCIF 352×576/352×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120.

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuratio n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)

8-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)

4-ch 2002000mv 10KΩ (BNC)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 2003000mv 5KΩ(BNC)

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

1-ch audio talk output 200-3000mv 5KΩ (BNC)

1-ch audio talk output 200-

3000mv 5KΩ (RCA)

Hard disk

Hard Disk

2 built-in SATA port. Support 2 HDDs.

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list. Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file) Support file continuous play, when a file is end system auto plays the next file in the current channel

Multichannel Playback

There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargemen t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function

Backup Mode

HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)

Support peripheral USB burner.

Support network download and backup

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

NVS configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.

External Alarm

Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen message in specified period.

Manual Alarm Control

Enable or disable alarm input channel Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.

Alarm Input

4-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

8-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

16-ch alarm input （You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

Alarm Output

3-channel relay output. Alarm Relay

30V DC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）

Interface

USB Interface

2 USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port

RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial port(COM input and output via network )

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off NVS

General Parameter

Power

DC 12V

Power Consumptio n

≤25W (With adapter, exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

0℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90%

Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

440mm*300mm*42.1mm

Weight

2.35KG (Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation

2 Overview and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series NVS for the first time, please refer to this part first.

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Name

Icon

Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVS.

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network abnormal indication

light

Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.

HDD abnormal indication light

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

Record light

1-16

System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording.

IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

Alarm indication light

The light is on when external alarm occures

Power indication light

The red light is on when the power cable is correctly connected

2.2 Rear Panel

The 4/8-channel series NVS rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

The 16-channel series NVS rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Video input

Audio input

Video spot output

Video CVBS output

Bidirectional talk input

Audio output

Network port

USB port

HDMI port

Video VGA output

RS232 port

Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port

Power socket

GND port

On/off button

3G port

2.3 Connection Sample

Please refer to Figure 2-4 for connection sample. The following figure is based on the 8-channel series product.

Figure 2-4

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-5. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

Figure 2-5

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Serial Number

Name

Function

Power button

Click it to boot up or shut down the device.

Address

Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.

Forward

Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

5 Next record

In playback mode, playback the next video.

6 Previous record

In playback mode, playback the previous video.

Play/Pause

In pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this button to pause playback.

In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video search menu.

8 Reverse/pause Reverse playback pause mode,

click this button to realize normal playback.

In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

9 Cancel

Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close upper interface or control)

Record

Start or stop record manually In record interface, working with the direction buttons to select the record channel. Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go to the Manual Record interface.

Direction keys

Switch current activated control, go to left or right. In playback mode, it is to control the playback process bar. Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)

Confirm /menu key

go to default button go to the menu

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window and one-window.

Auxiliary key

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ control and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface, working with direction keys to complete setup.

0-9 number key Input password, channel or

switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the input method.

2.5 Mouse Control

Left click mouse

System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in. In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop down list

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can input numeral/English character

(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space button.

In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the

previous numeral. When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front

panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input―/‖ , or you can click

the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window, nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu. Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected channel. If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the corresponding channel.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small and capitalized) input. Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you wanted. Please click enter button to input.

3 Installation and Connections

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

3.1 Check Unpacked NVS

When you receive the NVS from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the NVS can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories. Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the NVS.

Note

Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel

The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation

You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand. Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.

This series NVS has two SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

2. Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn just three rounds).

3. Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.

4. Turn the device upside down and then turn the screws in firmly.

5. Fix the HDD firmly.

6. Connect the HDD cable and power cable.

Important:

If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket. When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.

3.4 Rack Installation

Please follow the steps listed below.

 Use twelve screws to fix the unit  Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).  Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound

ventilation.

 Please install from the bottom to the top.  If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in

case the rack power is overload.

3.5 Connecting Power Supply

Please check input voltage and device power button match or not. We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, NVS life span, and other peripheral equipments operation such as cameras.

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VB

P-

P ，

B75Ω.）

The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:

7. Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then place the upper cover back.

8. Secure the screws in the rear panel and the side panel.

The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. The camera and the NVS should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance. If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality. You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contactBTTTB

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and oxidation.BTTTB

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a BNC(PAL/NTSC1.0V

P-P

，75Ω）output ,a VGA output and HDMI output. System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time. When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:

 To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.  Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.  Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.

3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.7.1 Audio Input

These series products audio input port adopt BNC port. Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up. Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

3.7.2 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC). It can directly connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device. If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:

 Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.  Reduce the volume of the sound box.  Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve

acoustics environment.

 Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection

Please refer to the following sheet for alarm input and output connection. There are two alarm input types for you to select: normal open (NO) and normal close (NC).

1. Alarm input

a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input. b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input. c. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal. d. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close) e. When you are connecting two NVSs or you are connecting one NVS and one other device, please use a relay to separate them,

2. Alarm output

The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the co contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.

3. How to connect PTZ decoder

a. Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with NVS, otherwise you may not control the PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used to connect to the grounding. b. Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures.

c. For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on the far end

to reduce reflection and guarantee the signal quality. d. ―485 A, B‖ of NVS cannot parallel connect with ―485 port‖ of other device. e. The voltage between of A,B lines of the decoder should be less than 5v.

4. Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed.

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

You can refer to the following sheet X for alarm input and output information.

Important Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount. Do not merely count the alarm input and out channel amount according to the ports on the rear panel.

The 4/8-channel series product interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

Please refer to the following sheet and Figure 3-1 for detailed information.

AB cable connection

In the second line, from the left to the

right,: 1，2，3，4， 5，6，7，8.

ALARM 1 to ALARM 8. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.

In the first line, from the left to the right: 1-NO C，2-NO C， 3-NO C

There are three groups of normal open activation output (on/off button)

Earth cable.

485 A/B

485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as PTZ. Please parallel connect 120TΩ between A/B cables if there are too many PTZ decoders.

The 16-channel interface is shown as in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2

Please refer to the following sheet and Figure 3-2 for detailed information.

In the second line, from the left to the right,: 1，2，3，4，

5，6，7，8.and the first line from the left to the right : 9，10， 11，12，13，14，

15，16

ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.

In the first line, from the left to the right: 3-NO C，and the second line from the left to the right 1NO C，2-NO C.

There are three groups of normal open activation output (on/off button)

Earth cable.

485 A/B

485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as PTZ. Please parallel connect 120TΩ between A/B cables if there are too many PTZ decoders.

3.8.2 Alarm Input Port

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

 Normal open or Normal close type.  Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external

power to the alarm detector).

 Please parallel connect the Ground of the NVS and the ground of the alarm detector.  Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the NVS alarm input(ALARM)

AB cable connection

 Use the same ground with that of NVS if you use external power to the alarm device.

Figure 3-3

3.8.3 Alarm Output Port

 Provide power to peripheral alarm device.  To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.  RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

Relay Specification

Model:

JRC-27F

Material of the touch

Silver

Rating （Resistance Load）

Rated switch capacity

30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power

125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage

250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency

Insulation

Between touches with same polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different polarity

1000VAC 1minute Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage

Between touches with same polarity

1500V (10×160us)

Length of open time

3ms max

Length of close time

3ms max

Longevity Mechanical

50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical

200×103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature

-40℃ ~+70℃

3.9 RS232

You can connect the NVS with POS or Keyboard through RS232. With POS system, the NVS can communicate through RS232 and network. For the POS system, the NVS can integrate the text content and even search the record through the info.

The series NVS also support NKB operation. You can operate the NVS from the keyboard controls instead of using the control pad on the front panel of the unit. To connect a NKB keyboard to the NVS:

1. Assemble the KBD keyboard according to the instructions in its accompanying installation manual.

2. Connect the KBD keyboard into one of the RS232 ports on the NVS or through network.

3.10 RS485

When the NVS receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on the NVS. See X289H289H289HFigure 3-8X. Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series NVSs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P. To connect PTZ devices to the NVS:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the NVS rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera.

3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the NVS.

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Note: All the operations listed below are based on the 2U series product.

Before operation, please make sure:

 You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.  The provided input power and the device power are matched.  The external power shall be DC 12V.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu

4.1.1 Login

After system booted up, system pops up the startup wizard. Click the Cancel button; you can go to the system login interface. Click the Next Step button; you can go to the startup wizard interface. Here you can set the system basic information. See Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1

The system login interface is shown as in Figure 4-2. System consists of four accounts:

 Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)  Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)  Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,

backup and etc.)  Username: default. Password: default(hidden user) You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote control or keyboard to input. About input method:

Click to switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.

Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lock!

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