Elan EL-NVR series Owner's Manual

EL-NVR

Owner’s Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR

CONTENTS

About this document �� 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Compliance ��4 Features Caution ��5

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Hard Drives Install Instruction ��6

EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR Installation ��6

Remote control �� 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR ��8

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Beginning using the NVR �� 9

Important! ��9

OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES ��10

The ELAN Survelliance System Supports the Following Features ��10

Locating NVR IP Address ��11 Language Setup/Switch Users NVR System

NVR System > General ��13 NVR System > Time ��14 NVR System > User ��15 NVR System > Storage ��16 NVR System > Event ��18

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Network setup �� 20

Network Setup > Advance ��21 Network Setup > E-Mail ��25 Network Setup > FTP ��28 Network Setup > DDNS ��29 Network Setup > Other ��30

Camera Setup �� 31

Camera Setup > General ��31 Camera Setup > Video ��33

Record Setup �� 34

Record Setup > General ��34 Record Setup > Schedule ��35 Record Setup > Advanced ��35

Alarm Setup �� 36

Alarm Setup > General ��36 Alarm Setup > Motion Area ��37 Alarm Setup > Output ��38

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Display Setup ��41

Display Setup > General �� 41 Display Setup > Advanced �� 42 Display Setup > Sequence �� 43

PTZ Setup ��44

PTZ Setup > General �� 44 PTZ Setup > NVR Cascade�� 45

Meta data Setup ��46

Meta Data Setup > General �� 46

Other Setup ��48

Other Setup > Smart Phone �� 48

Other Setup (Cont�) ��49

Other Setup > IVS �� 49

Stream Setup ��50

Stream Setup > Live �� 51 Stream Setup > Play �� 51 Stream Setup > Backup �� 52

Appendix ��53

Hard Reset �� 53 Speciﬁcations �� 53

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document includes instructions for basic operation of the EL-NVR 5-Megapixel Series Network Video Recorder�

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation�

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to attempt correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver

• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

• Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards

Note: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment�

Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation� This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation�

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Features

• Standalone NVR

• Supports 5-megapixel and 1080p 60 FPS H�264 IP cameras

• Up to 96 Mbps incoming network throughput

• Full HD 1080p HDMI and VGA output

• Compatible with iOS and Android devices via the ELAN mobile app

Caution

• Do not drop or strike the equipment

• Do not install the equipment near open flames or heat sources

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dusty environments

• Do not cover the opening of the unit with cloth or plastic or install this unit in a poorly

ventilated place

Note: Allow 10 cm between this unit and its surroundings�

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

strange smell, or malfunctioning screen while 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

systems, etc�

• All connection cables must be grounded properly

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

Dispose of batteries according to the instructions.

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HARD DRIVES INSTALL INSTRUCTION

EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR Installation

1� Remove the upper casing�

2� Loosen the screws on the both sides of the hard drive bracket to remove it�

3� Install hard drives�

4� Tighten the hard drive screws as shown:

Screws loosened Screws tightened

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5� Connect the SATA cables and power cables to the connectors following the instruction:

Wiring Conﬁguration

Note: H1&H2 match to J75 and H3&H4 match to J74.

6. Close the hard drive upper casing.

7. Tighten screws.

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REMOTE CONTROL

The primary interface to the ELAN NVR and Cameras is through the ELAN User Interfaces: touch panels, remotes, Mac & PC Viewers and iOS & Android Applications� The Remote included can be used for operation outside of the ELAN experience, such as the On Screen Display via the HDMI output on the NVR�

Keys and functions of the remote control are described as follows:

KEY FUNCTION

Power switch

Start/stop manual recording

MENU Setup menu ESC Escape/exit/stop PIP (SHIFT) Switch between split and full screen ZOOM Digital video zoom FREEZE Freeze video

Pause

Playback

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind

Next channel

Previous channel

4 split screens

8 split screens

9 split screens

13 split screens

16 split screens

SEARCH View event log SEQ Sequential display AUDIO Audio on/off BACKUP Video backup DVR/NVR Addressable NVR control LANGUAGE Language selection BACKSPACE Delete character

Move up/tilt up Move down/tilt down

Move left/pan left/fast rewind

Move right/pan right/fast forward

Enter/set FREEZE Pause live video AUTO PAN Perform auto pan feature ZOOM IN Zoom in ZOOM OUT Zoom out PRESET Call preset point

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR

Front View

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1� POWER LED, blue, power ON/OFF indicator

2. USB port

Rear View

1� VGA output connector

2� HDMI output connector

3� USB port

4� Power switch

5� Power socket

6� Power Cord Retainer Clip

7� RJ-45 Gigabit connector

8� AUDIO OUT

9� eSATA connector

10� RJ-45 Gigabit connector

11� Digital I/0

12� Keyboard-in connector

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BEGINNING USING THE NVR

Important!

• It is recommended to use the ELAN Controller for setup of ELAN NVR and Cameras

• If installing an ELAN Cameras and/or ELAN NVR with an ELAN Controller, please refer to the “ELAN

Surveillance” Integration Note for setup and software configuration

• ELAN Integration Notes are served through the ELAN tools and on elanhomesystems�com/dealer-

resources

The software conﬁguration information in this document can be used to extend device control parameters for use within an ELAN controller environment, or for operating this hardware independent of an ELAN controller�

You will see the following screen through the HDMI or VGA connection when the NVR is powered ON:

The information shown on the top of the screen is described as follows:

0.00/1000 (100) Mbps:

The left side of the slash is the combined transmission rate of all channels, and the right side is the your network speed�

HDD (1):(2)%:

1� Shows the current number of the hard drive being used for recording

2� The storage capacity used as a percent (%)

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OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES

The ELAN Surveillance devices include a variety of IP Cameras and NVRs that provide live and recorded video review from within the ELAN interface via local touchscreens and/or remote mobile devices�

The ELAN Survelliance System Supports the Following Features

Auto-Discover/Auto-Conﬁgure:

All ELAN IP Cameras and ELAN NVRs support fast and simple conﬁguration within ELAN systems using the Conﬁgurator Discovery feature�

Live Video:

ELAN IP Cameras may be viewed live from any ELAN interface, local or remote�

Recorded Video:

ELAN NVRs provide up to 16 camera stream recordings per chassis and recordings may be reviewed from any ELAN interface, local or remote�

HDMI OSD Interface:

The NVR includes an HDMI output that provides live and recorded video viewing that may be controlled by the built-in ELAN interface and the ELAN HR Series remotes�

Motion Detection/Indication:

Video recorded from ELAN IP Cameras will provide motion event indications on the ELAN NVR within the ELAN interface that may be reviewed on a timeline or as individual events�

NON-ELAN ONVIF IP Camera Recording:

NON-ELAN ONVIF IP Cameras may be conﬁgured for full time recording on the ELAN NVR for playback and review from the ELAN interface (no motion events)�

Motion Detection/Indication:

Video recorded from NON-ELAN IP Cameras do not provide motion event indications within the ELAN inter face�

NON-ONVIF and Third Party Camera Recording:

IP Cameras that use streaming protocols other than ONVIF are not supported for connection or recording with the ELAN NVR� Important Note: 3rd party cameras are not recommended for setup with ELAN NVR� Always test 3rd party cameras before deployment�

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LOCATING NVR IP ADDRESS

ELAN NVRs are set to DHCP out of the box� Connect your ELAN NVR to the network, using your preferred network scanning app, and scan for the NVR� The NVR’s name is EL-NVR-XTB, where ‘X’ represents the number of TB�

Integrators TIP: Look for an ELAN MAC address with the following pattern “F8-57-2E-XX-XX-XX”

Once the IP address is determined, type the IP address into your browsers’ address bar and press Enter�

Authentication pop-up will appear requesting username and password to log in� For logging in the ﬁrst time use the default username and password�

Default Username: ELAN Default Password: 3526

Important: It’s recommended you change the default password. See section on how to change password.

Password Change Pop‑Up Box

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LANGUAGE SETUP/SWITCH USERS

When setting the NVR up for the first time, click on the gear icon in the upper‑right corner of the user interface. A dialog box with two options will appear, switch user and language.

To change the language of the NVR, select the drop–down menu and choose your preferred language.

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NVR SYSTEM

NVR System > General

To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s conﬁguration�

Device ID:

Assign an ID for the NVR to be controlled by the remote controller�

Audio Out Volume:

Adjust the volume of the NVR�

Live OSD:

On, off, or no camera name�

System Lock:

Switch on/off the system lock�

Sound On Button Press:

Switch on/off the sound when pressing remote control buttons�

Buzzer:

Switch on/off the sound when an alarm is triggered�

Last Boot Time:

Shows the last time the system is rebooted�

Device Name:

Name of the NVR

KBD Input Baud Rate:

Adjust Baud Rate, default is 9600�

Important: Click Apply to save settings�

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NVR SYSTEM (CONT.)

NVR System > Time

To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s conﬁguration�

Date/Time:

Set the date/time of the NVR� ELAN Controller will sync time and date of the NVR automatically�

Date Format:

Modify the date display format�

Time OSD:

Switch on/off the time to be displayed on the screen�

Time Zone:

Change the time zone of the location where the NVR is installed�

Time Sync Mode:

Choose how you would like the time to be synced�

NTP Server:

Enter the NTP server you want to use�

Time Sync Interval:

Choose the interval for the time to be synced�

NTP Status:

The status of connection to selected NTP server will appear here�

Important: Click Apply to save settings�

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NVR SYSTEM (CONT.)

NVR System > User

To enter NVR settings, click SYSTEM in the left pane� This allows you to adjust the NVR’s conﬁguration�

The NVR supports up to 15 sets of individual user settings (including default user administrator, operator, and guest), allowing you to assign different access privileges.

User:

Enter the name of the user (applicable only to User01–12)�

Old Password, New Password, and Conﬁrm Password:

If you would like to change the password, enter your previous password and enter the new password and conﬁrm the password� Press Show to reveal the password� The default passwords for administrator, operator, and guest are 1111, 2222, and 3333, respectively�

User Permission:

Set the access privileges of the user to administrator, operator, or guest�

Load Default:

Restore to the default settings�

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NVR SYSTEM (CONT.)

NVR System > Storage

To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s conﬁguration�

HDD Management:

In HDD MGT�, you are allowed to format, defrag, check malfunctioned blocks, or run an overall system check on any of the devices� Select a desired device and click Format, File System Defrag, Bad Block Check, or Regular Check�

Regular Check:

Allows you to set the interval between system checks�

Parameters...:

Click each device to enter the screen above. System Reserve Ratio allows you to allocate the percentage of HDD space not occupied by recorded ﬁles. In Mount Option, choose the writing mode for the hard drive.

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NVR SYSTEM (CONT.)

NVR System > Storage (Continued)

S.M . A . R .T:

The S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard drive is displayed in S .M. A. R .T., where you can run analysis (either short or extended) on the HDD. Choose between Short or Extended analysis and click Analysis to start the process. You will see HDD status, information, attributes, and event history under HDD S.M.A.R.T. Information.

USB M GT.

Connect a USB device (ﬂash drive or hard drive) to the NVR, and check the one you want to format under this page, and then click Format.

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NVR SYSTEM (CONT.)

NVR System > Event

System:

The search ﬁeld in this page allows you to search for speciﬁc event reports at different time and of different content. Press Download to export the event report.

Operating:

You can examine the operating status of different users under this page. Press Download to export the event report.

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