First Alert NVR1640 User Manual
USER MANUAL
Network Video Recorder NVR1640
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
Welcome
Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs!
For more than half a century, First Alert has made the home-safety and security products that make
your job easier. Our products are built to the highest standard which has earned us a leadership role
in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to serving our customers,
from the professionals who install our products, to the families and businesses who count on them.
First Alert has been helping families and businesses stay safe for over 50 years. By having a First
Alert Security System, you’re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage
or theft. We’re watching, even when you’re not.
This manual is written for the Network Video Recorder. It was accurate at the time it was
completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products,
additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen
displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.firstalert.com or
www.brkelectronics.com to check for the latest manuals (English and Spanish), firmware updates,
downloads, other security camera products and announcements. Please visit www.firstalert.com
for software downloads and manual updates.
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Corporation (NYSE: JAH). First Alert® and SmartBridge™ are registered trademarks of the First Alert Trust. Due to continuing product development, the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package. To obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Standard Time.
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INTRODUCTION
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
Main Description
Sixteen channel digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance,
motion detection, PTZ and alarm control suitable for applications
such as high-end residential - new or remodel, light commercial,
small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery.
Product Features
• Auto IP connection capability
• Record, playback, mobile phone live view, backup, control, & remote access
• Supports up to 4TB SATA hard drive and can support
up to 4 HDD’s depending on model
• Supports smart phone live view
• High Definition 720P/1080P Viewing Modes
• Advanced motion detection activated recording
• 24/7 Scheduled Recording
• Network monitoring through internet access
• Supports USB or external DVD backup
• Hi-speed backup/upgrade/record via USB2.0
• PTZ camera control
• HDMI Video Out
• e-Sata Interface
• 16 Channel POe
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PACKAGE CONTENTS
What,s in the Box*
NVR Device
You will Neeed...
• Monitor or Television with
HDMI or VGA inputs
• VGA cable (If not using
included HDMI cable)
Installation
Software & Manual
USB Mouse
IR Bullet Camera
Ethernet Cable
360° Camera
IR Remote Control
Power Cord for NVR
Brackets
Screws &
Mounting Parts
HDMI Cable
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Quick Start Guide
SATA Cable
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CAMERA AND POWER CONNECTIONS
Ring
1
Use First Alert Cameras Only
PTZ & Alarm Connections
(Cameras not included)
Slot for exposed
cable installation
Installing Cameras
Installing Cable-Safe Mounting Bracket
Decide if the camera is to be wall or ceiling mounted and if cable
will be fed through mounting surface hidden directly behind the
bracket or fed through the side of the bracket so cable is exposed.
Mark area where you will drill your hole. The Cable-Safe Mounting
Bracket has three Adjusting Points. 1) Rotates Bracket 360° relative
to mounting surface, 2) Adjusts bracket hinge 180° and 3) Rotates
camera body 360° to level image.
Step 1: Select the position for the camera and drill your hole for
the cable. Feed cable through mounting surface. Mount bracket to
surface.
Step 2: Aim camera at target and using Adjusting Points 1 and 2 in
tandem position camera. Tighten Ring and Thumb Screw.
Step 3: Rotate camera body using Adjusting Point 3 to the proper
view angle making sure the Camera Shield is always on top and
parallel to the ground so the image is level in the Live View Screen.
See “Camera Orientation” Info box. Tighten screw.
Step 4: Attach proper length of Ethernet cable and run from camera
to NVR location.
Step 5: Check camera orientation via the Live View screen. Adjust
as required.
Connecting Devices
Follow this diagram to make device connections. Note, some
devices are not included with this kit. See “What’s in the Box” for
included devices.
Tablet & Smartphone App
RCA Audio In from Audio
Cameras or Powered
Microphone
(Not included)
Additional Cameras
can be Connected
VGA Cable
USB Mouse
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RCA Audio Out to
Powered Speakers
(Not included)
HDMI Cable
Use First Alert
Power Supply
Only
Ethernet to
Internet
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section DeScription page #
Product Overview
Package Contents 4
Camera and Power Connections 5
Safety Caution Statements 8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Safety Caution Statements 9
Front Panel 10
Rear Panel 11
Remote Control 13
USB Mouse 14
Virtual Keypad 15
Initial Setup
Startup and Shutdown 16
Setup Wizard 17
Adding and Connecting Cameras 20
Live View
Live View Introduction 21
Operations 22
PTZ Controls
Configuring PTZ Settings 25
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Controls 25
Recording and Capture Settings
Configuring Parameters 31
Configuring Recording/Capture Schedule 32
Configuring Motion Detection Recording and Capture 33
Manual Recording and Continuous Capture
Configuring Holiday Recording and Capture 35
Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture 36
Configuring HDD Group for Recording Capture
File Protection
Playback
Playing Back Record Files 40
Auxiliary Functions of Playback 45
Picture Playback 46
Backup
Backing Up Record Files 47
Backing Up Pictures 53
Managing Backup Devices 53
Hot Spare Device Backup 55
Alarm Settings
Setting Motion Detection Alarm 57
Setting Sensor Alarms 58
Detecting Video Loss Alarm 59
Detecting Video Tampering Alarm 59
Handling Exceptions Alarm 60
Setting Alarm Response Actions 60
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37
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section DeScription page #
Network Setting
Configuring General Settings 63
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9
10
11
12
13
14
Configuring Advanced Settings 63
Checking Network Traffic 69
Configuring Network Detection 69
HDD Management
Initializing HDDs 71
Managing a Network HDD 72
Managing eSATA 73
Managing HDD Group 73
Configuring Quota Mode 75
Configuring Disk Clone 76
Checking HDD Status 77
HDD Detection 77
Configuring HDD Error Alarms 78
Camera Settings
Configuring OSD Settings 79
Configuring Privacy Mask 79
Configuring Video Parameters 80
Management and Maintenance
Viewing Device Information 81
Viewing Camera Information 81
Viewing Record Information 81
Viewing Alarm Information 82
Viewing Network Information 82
Viewing HDD Information 83
Search Log Files 83
Export Log Files 84
Export/Import IP Camera Information 85
Export/Import Configuration Files 86
Upgrading by Local Backup Device 86
Upgrading by FTP 87
Restore Default Settings 87
Additional Information
RS-232 Serial Port Configuration 88
General Settings 88
DST Settings 89
Smartbridge Function - P2P 83
More Settings 91
User Account Management 92
Deleting and Editing Users 94
Mobile App
Accessing Your Device From the App 95
Appendix
Hard Drive 96
Specifications 97
FAQ’s 98
Troubleshooting 99
Warranty 100
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SAFETY
CAUTION STATEMENTS
Safety Precautions
• Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble
the cameras or NVR.
• Do not tug on the power adapter. Use the
plug to remove it from the wall.
• Do not expose the cameras or NVR to high temperatures.
• For your own safety, avoid using the NVR when
there is a storm or lightning in your area.
• Use the cameras and NVR with care. Avoid
pressing hard on the cameras or NVR body.
• Do not use power cable if it is damaged or crushed.
Safety Precautions
Instructions for Use
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of
battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of
the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly
with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not
to be used for an extended period of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
FCC Compliance
FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
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 the 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. is likely
to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modications to the product, not expressly
approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Important: The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and
is intended to supply you with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone number listed below is
for FCC related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity for devices with the FCC logo. Responsible Party: First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., 3901
Liberty Street Rd., Aurora, IL. 60504-8122 Telephone: (630) 851 - 7330. Product / Model: NVR1640. We, First Alert / BRK
Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Certification (if applicable)
This device contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certied as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the
FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an FCC ID.
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SAFETY
CAUTION STATEMENTS
Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Statement
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING
CAMERAS FROM THE NVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE NVR OR ITS COMPONENETS AS WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH
Caution!
When working with electrostatic sensitive devices such as hard disk or NVR unit, make sure you
use a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic energy coming in contact with the hard disk or NVR
can damage it permanently.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS NVR UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE
WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT
Disposal
These symbols indicate that it is prohibited to dispose of these batteries in the household
waste. Take spent batteries that can no longer be charged to the designated collection
points in your community.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
5
item Function DeScription
Power Displays green when power is on
Ready Displays green when device is functioning properly
Status Displays green when the IR remote control is enabled
1
2
Status Indicators
Alarm Displays red when an alarm occurs
HDD Flashes red when HDD is reading/writing
Tx/Rx Flashes green when network connection is functioning properly
Direction
Menu mode Navigate between different fields and items and select setting parameters
Playback mode Control playing speed with up and down buttons
Image Setting interface Adjust level bar of the image parameters with up and down buttons
Live View mode Switch channels
Control Buttons
Enter
Menu mode Confirm selection or select checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch
Playback mode Play or pause video
Single-Frame Play mode Play video by a single frame
Auto-Sequence View
mode
Displays red when the function on the composite keys (SHIFT) are used
No display when neither the IR remote control is enabled or composite keys used
24 3
Forward or rewind recording by 30 seconds with left and right buttons
Pause or resume auto sequence
16
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item Function DeScription
Shift Switch between letters, numbers, and functions of the following composite keys
3
Composite Keys
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Enter the number 1 or access the main menu
Enter the number 2 or the letters A, B, or C
Use F1 in a list field to select all items
PTZ Control mode - zoom out
Enter the number 3 or the letters D, E, or F
Use F2 to change tab pages
PTZ Control mode - zoom in
Enter the number 4 or the letters G, H, or I
Use ESC to exit and return to previous screen
Enter the number 5 or the letters J, K, or L
Use EDIT to delete characters before the cursor, to check checkboxes, and to select ON/OFF
Playback mode - start/stop record clipping
Enter the number 6 or the letters M, N, or O
Use PLAY for direct access to Playback interface
4
Jog Shuttle Control
5
6
USB Interfaces Plug in additional USB devices such as USB mouse or USB hard disk drive (HDD)
Enter the number 7 or the letters P, Q, R, or S
Use REC to open the Manual Record interface
Enter the number 8 or the letters T, U, or V
Access the PTZ Control interface
Enter the number 9 or the letters W, X, Y, or Z
Multi-channel display in Live View
Enter the number 0
Shift input methods in the editing text field (upper and lowercase, alphanumeric, or symbols input)
Press twice to switch main and auxiliary output
Cycle through channels in Live View
Jump 30 seconds forward/back in Playback mode
Move up or down in active selection in a menu
Control PTZ camera movement in PTZ Control mode
Power On/Off Power on or off
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Rear Panel
47 5 12109
eSATA
POE
RS-232
VIDEO
OUT
VGA
AUDIO
LINE
IN
HDMI
SW
ON
RS-485 KB
T+T-R+R-
GG
ALARM IN ALARM OUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
D+D-
LAN
1 G 2 G 3 G 4 G
1 32 8 11 1315 6 14
item Function DeScription
1 Video Out For connecting to a BNC monitor for video output
CVBS Audio Out For connecting to a BNC monitor for audio output (synchronized with CVBS video output)
2
VGA Audio Out For connecting to a BNC monitor for audio output (synchronized with VGA video output)
3 Line In For connecting to a BNC monitor for audio output
4 RS-232 Interface For connecting RS-232 devices
5 VGA For DB9 connector for VGA output (display local video output and menu)
6 HDMI For connecting an HDMI video output cord
eSATA
7
Network Interface
8
For connecting external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM
One network interface provided
RS-485 termination switch
Termination Switch
9
Up position is not terminated
Down position is terminated with 120 Ω resistance
RS-485 Interface
Controller Port
10
Alarm In
Alarm Out
Ground
11
AC 1OOV ~ 240V AC 1OOV ~ 240V power supply
12
Power
13
USB Interface
14
Network Interfaces with
15
PoE function
For connecting RS-485 devices
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. (for cascading devices, the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be
connected with the D+, D- pin of the next NVR)
For connecting alarm input
For connecting alarm output
Ground connection (must be connected to start NVR)
Power on or off
For connecting additional USB devices
For interfacing cameras over network and providing power over Ethernet
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
DEV
ABC
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
EDIT
A
REC PLAY
INFO
MENU
VOIP/MON
PREV
PTZ ESC
ENTER
F1
F2
IRIS FOCUS ZOOM
Remote Control
The remote control provided requires two (2) AAA batteries. Install batteries
before operating.
item Function DeScription
1 Power Power on or off
2 DEV Enable/disable remote control
3 Alphanumeric Buttons Same as alphanumeric buttons on front panel
4 EDIT Sames as EDIT button on front panel
5 A Same as A button on front panel
6 REC Same as REC button on front panel
PLAY
7
8
9
10
11
INFO
VOIP/MON
MENU
PREV
Same as PLAY button on front panel
Reserved for future use
Same as MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM on front panel
Same as MENU button on front panel
Same as PREV button on front panel
1 2
3
4
6
8
10
12
13
17
5
7
9
11
14
15
16
18
Direction/Enter
12
PTZ
13
14
15
16
17
18
ESC
Reserved
F1
PTZ Control
F2
Same as direction buttons on front panel
Same as PTZ button on front panel
Same as ESC button on front panel
Reserved for future use
Troubleshooting Remote Control
Make sure batteries are properly installed
and that the remote is aimed directly at the IR
receiver on the front panel. If remote still does not
Same as F1 button on front panel
work properly, take the following steps:
1. Go to MENU > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL >
Adjust iris, focus, and zoom of a PTZ camera
MORE SETTINGS.
2. Check and note NVR ID# (default is 255).
Same as F2 button on front panel
3. Press DEV on remote control.
4. Enter NVR ID# from step 2.
5. Press ENTER on remote control.
6. Check status indicator on front panel (blue =
remote is functioning properly).
:
NOTE
If status indicator does not turn blue and
remote does not respond, repeat steps
1 through 6 or contact device provider.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
USB Mouse
A standard three-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can
be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse, simply plug the USB
mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel.
:
NOTE
Follow the steps below to operate the USB mouse.
The NVR will automatically detect a compatible mouse.
1
Left-Button:
• Click to select a menu option.
• Click to select channel and show quick set menu in Live View.
• Double-click in Live View to switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
• Click and drag in PTZ Control to pan, tilt, and zoom.
• Click and drag to select target area in Video Tampering, Privacy Mask, and Motion Detection.
• Click and drag to select target area in Digital Zoom.
• Click and drag to drag channel/time bar in Live View.
2
Right-Button:
• Click to show menu in Live View.
• Click to exit current menu to upper-level menu.
3
Scroll-Wheel:
• Scroll up in Live View to go to previous screen.
• Scroll up in any menu to go to previous item.
• Scoll down in Live View to go to next screen.
• Scroll down in menu to go to next item.
2
3
1
Mouse Button
Operation
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Virtual Keypad
To enter text or numerical data, the system uses a virtual keypad. In fields where letters or numbers can be entered,
you can switche between various formats — numbers, upper case letters (ABC), and lowercase letters (abc).
Virtual Keypad 1 Virtual Keypad 2
1
2 3
4
5 8 9
item Button DeScription
1 Alphanumeric Buttons Letters and Number Keys
2 Shift / Caps Lock
3 Delete / Backspace
4 Switch to number keypad
5 Space Bar
6
7 Enter
Direction Controls
6
7
8 Swtich to alphabet keypad
9 Switch to symbols keypad
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INITIAL SETUP
Powering your NVR
Make sure the voltage of the extra power supply meets the NVR’s requirement and that the ground connection
is working properly.
Start Up and Shut Down
Starting Up
1. Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into an electrical outlet.
Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended. The
Power indicator LED on the front panel will display red when the device has
power.
2. Press Power on the front panel. The Power indicator will display blue
when the device starts.
3. After startup, the Power indicator should remain green. The following
screen will appear with the status of HDD. The row of icons at the bottom
of the screen shows the HDD status. “X” means the HDD is not installed or
cannot be detected.
Shutting Down
There are two options for shutting down the NVR.
Standard Shutdown:
1. Menu > Shutdown
2. Shutdown
3. Yes
Front-Panel Shutdown:
1. Press and hold Power for three seconds
2. Enter administrator’s username and password in dialog box
3. Click Yes
Rebooting
1. Menu > Shutdown
2. Reboot
:
NOTE
The Logout button will lock the NVR.
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Setup Wizard
Quick Startup
After the initial system power up, the Setup Wizard will
automatically launch. Click “Next” in the Wizard screen
to work through the Setup Wizard.
To skip the Setup Wizard temporarily, check the “Start
wizard when device starts” box and then click “Exit.”
INITIAL SETUP
To login to the Setup Wizard, enter the default admin
password 12345. Check the New Admin Password box.
Enter and confirm a new password and then click Next
to set the date and time.
Set the correct time zone.
Choose from the dropdown menu to set preferred date format.
Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date.
Click on the clock icon to set the current system time and then
click Next to set the network parameters.
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INITIAL SETUP
Network Wizard
Check mark “Enable DHCP” and choose “Next”
HDD Management
After the network has been configured,
the HDD needs to be initialized in order to
activate the HD. Click Init and then Next.
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Adding an IP Camera
After initializing the HDD, IP cameras can be
added through the IP Camera interface.
To find an online IP camera, click Search.
Select the IP camera and click Add.
Click Next to move to the next menu to
configure the recording for the added IP
camera.
INITIAL SETUP
Once an IP camera is added, configure the recording
settings and click Ok to complete the Setup Wizard.
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INITIAL SETUP
Adding and Connecting Cameras
Before you start
Connect network cameras via the PoE interfaces. If there are
three fisheye cameras, connect them to any PoE interfaces.
Protocol over Ethernet
The Protocol Over Ethernet (PoE) interface allows electrical
power and data to safely pass from Ethernet cables
to connected network cameras. This NVR allows up to
16 direct network PoE camera connections. If the PoE
interface is disabled, online network cameras can be
connected.
To add cameras with the PoE function, enter the Camera
Management interface: Menu > Camera > Camera.
:
NOTE
connected to the NVR, the first fisheye channel
will be added automatically. The four other
channels can be added manually.
1. Click the button and select the adding method in
the dropdown list.
2. Change Plug-and-Play to Manual.
3. Input IP address, channel port, administrator user name
and password manually.
4. Click OK to add other channels.
NOTE
configure channel port to 2.
Fisheye cameras have five channels. When
:
To add a second channel of the fisheye camera,
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LIVE VIEW
Live View Introduction
What is Live View?
The Live View setting displays the real-time images from each camera. When powered on, the NVR automatically enters Live
View mode.
Live View Icons
The Live View icons show the status of the record and alarm for each channel. The icons are located at the upper-right
portion of the screen.
icon DeScription
Alarm (video loss, video tampering, motion detection, or sensor)
Record (manual record, schedule record, motion detection or alarm triggered record)
Alarm and Record
Event/Exception (motion detection, sensor alarm or exception information) — will appear at the lower-left corner of the screen
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LIVE VIEW
Operations
Operations in Live View?
Live View offers the following functions:
Function DeScription
Single Screen Displays only one screen on the monitor
Multi-Screen Simultaneously displays mutiple screens on the monitor
Use to auto switch between screens
Auto-Switch
Start Recording Continuously record (motion detection record supported)
Output Mode Set output to Standard, Bright, Gentle, or Vivid
Dwell time for each screen must be set in the Configuration menu before enabling
(Menu > Configuration > Live View > Dwell Time)
Add IP Camera Shortcut to IP Camera Management interface
Playback Play current day’s recorded videos
Defines the main and auxiliary output interfaces
Aux/Main Output Switch
Priority Chart
HDmi Vga cVBS main output auxiliary output
1 √ √ √ HDMI VGA
2 √ x √ HDMI CVBS
3 x √ √ VGA CVBS
4 x x √ CVBS
Priority level for the main and aux output is HDMI > VGA > CVBS
(if HDMI is used, VGA will be main output and if VGA is used, CVBS will be main output)
√ means interface is in use
x means interface is out of use or
connection is invalid
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LIVE VIEW
Choosing Live View Functions
The Live View functions described on the previous page can be set using either the front panel, the USB mouse, or an auxiliary
monitor. Only certain features are available with each type of operation. The following table describes the functions available for
each.
Function Front panel operation
Press corresponding alphanumeric
Single Screen
Multi-Screen Press PREV/FOCUS button
Previous/Next Screen
Auto-Switch Press ENTER
Playback Press PLAY Click Playback Enter Playback mode
Main/Aux Output Switch
Menu Right click to enter main menu
Start Recording
button (e.g. “2” to display screen for
channel 2 only)
Use right/down buttons to move to
next screen and left/up buttons to
move to previous screen
Press MAIN/AUX button to switch
between main and auxiliary output
mouSe operation
(rigHt-click menu)
Choose channel number from
dropdown list
Choose screen layout from
dropdown list
Click on Previous Screen or Next
Screen
Click Start Auto-Switch to enable
Click Stop Auto-Switch to disable
Click Aux Monitor to disable main
output
Click Start Recording to start
continuous or motion-detection
recording of all channels
auxiliary monitor
Select camera from dropdown list
and switch to full-screen display
of that camera
Choose screen layout from
dropdown list
Click Next Screen to switch to the
next set of displays when viewing
less than the maximum number
of cameras in Live View
Add IP Camera Click Add IP Camera
Output Mode
Aux Monitor Click Aux Monitor
Main Monitor Enter Main operation mode
PTZ Enter PTZ Control mode
NOTE
:
Click Output Mode to choose
Standard, Bright, Gentle, or Vivid
The dwell time of the Live View
configuration must be set before
using the Start Auto-Switch.
The mouse will not work if in Aux
monitor mode and aux monitor is
not connected.
While Aux output mode is enabled
in the main output monitor, the
menu operation is not available.
In Live View on the main output
monitor, the menu operation is
not available while Aux output
mode is enabled.
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LIVE VIEW
Live View Quick Setting Toolbar
Each channel offers a quick setting toolbar for single-click mouse options in the corresponding screen.
icon Function icon Function
:
NOTE
Instant playback only shows last five minutes of recording. No record found means no record for last five minutes.
Set strategy with Live View Strategy including realtime, balanced and fluency.
To use Digital Zoom, left-click and drag to draw a box around the selected area to zoom.
Stream Information shows real time stream information including frame rate, bitrate and resolution.
Enable / Disable manual record PTZ Control
Capture Live View Strategy
Image Settings
Close Digital Zoom
Instant Playback Stream Information
Image settings menu allows you to customize parameteres like contrast, brightness, saturation & hue.
Mute / Audio On
Adjust Live View Settings
To configure Live View settings (such as the Output interface, dwell time, mute or audio on, or screen number for each channel),
Enter the Live View interface: Menu > Configuration > Live View.
Setting Function
Video Output Interface
Designates output settings for HDMI, VGA, Main CVBS,
and Spot Output
Live View Mode Designates the Display Mode to be used for Live View
Dwell Time
Enable Audio Output Enables / Disables audio output for selected video output
Volume
Event Output Designates the output to show event video
Full Screen Monitoring
Dwell Time
1. Select a View Mode in including
1/4/6/8/16/25/32/36- window division modes.
2. Select small window and double click on channel number.
3. Click Apply.
Time (in seconds) to delay between switching
channels when enabling auto-switch in Live View
Adjust volume of Live View, Playback, and two-way
audio for selected output interface
Time (in seconds) to show alarm event screen
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NOTE
to the desired window on the live view
interface to set camera order.
You can also click and drag the camera
PTZ Controls
Channel-Zero Encoding
In order to decrease bandwidth without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported to get a remote view of
many channels in real time from web browser of CMS software. Enter Live View Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Live
View> Channel-Zero Encoding.
1. Enable Channel-Zero Encoding.
2. Configure Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode, and Max. Bitrate.
After you set the Channel-Zero encoding, you can get a view in
the remote client or web brower of 16 channels in one screen.
User Logout
After logging out, the monitor turns to live view mode. After logging out of the system,
menu operation on screen is invalid. It is required to input a username and password.
1. Enter Shutdown Menu: Menu > Shutdown.
2. Click Logout.
Configuring PTZ Settings
Before you start
Make sure the PTZ and NVR are properly connected through the RS-485 interface.
PTZ is an acronym for pan, tilt, zoom. PTZ cameras that allow
the camera to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom
in and out. To set the parameters of a PTZ camera, enter the
PTZ Settings interface: Menu > Camera > PTZ.
1. Choose camera from Camera dropdown list.
2. Enter parameters (should match PTZ camera parameters).
3. Click Apply.
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Controls
Customizing Presets
Set a preset location for a PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings.
1. Use directional button to wheel camera to desired location.
2. Click Save Preset.
3. Choose present number.
4. Repeat to save more presets. If number of presets is more
than 17, click [...] and choose available numbers.
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PTZ Controls
Calling Presets in PTZ Setting Interface
Enable a position for a PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings.
1. Check Call Preset.
2. Choose preset number.
Calling Presets in Live View Mode
1. Click PTZ button.
2. Choose camera from list.
3. Double-click Preset from list.
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Customizing Patrols
Patrols allow a PTZ camera to move to different points for
set durations before moving to the next point. Key points
correspond to presets: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More
Settings.
1. Select patrol number from dropdown.
PTZ Controls
2. Click
3. Configure key point parameters. The Key Point No.
determines order.
4. Click OK.
to add key point.
Choose corresponding preset number.
Choose time duration to stay at key point.
Choose speed at which PTZ camera will move to next key point.
Delete key point
To reorder key points, select a key point and use the arrows
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PTZ Controls
Calling Patrols in PTZ Setting Interface
Start moving PTZ camera according to pre-defined patrol path in the PTZ setting interface: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings.
1. Select patrol number and click to call the patrol.
2. Click to stop it.
Calling Patrols in Live View Mode
Start moving PTZ camera according to pre-defined patrol path in Live View mode by clicking the PTZ button in the PTZ Setting
interface or by pressing the PTZ icon
1. Choose Patrol on control bar.
2. Double click patrol or select the patrol and click
on the front panel.
to call it.
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Customizing Patterns
Set patterns by recording the movement of the PTZ camera and call the pattern to make the PTZ camera movement according
to the predefined path: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings.
1. Choose pattern number.
2. Click and use mouse to drag image or
click directional buttons. The movement of the
PTZ camera is recorded as the pattern.
3. Click to save.
Calling Patterns in PTZ Setting Interface
Move PTZ camera according to predefined patterns in PTZ setting interface:
Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings.
1. Choose pattern number.
2. Click
3. Click
. The PTZ moves according to the pattern.
to stop it.
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Calling Patterns in Live View Mode
Move PTZ camera according to predefined patterns in Live View mode by clicking the PTZ button on the screen or pressing
the PTZ button on the front panel.
1. Choose pattern number.
2. Double click pattern or select pattern and click
to call it.
PTZ Control Panel
Option 1: In PTZ settings interface, click PTZ button in lower right corner.
Option 2: In Live View mode, press PTZ Control button on front panel or remote control, or choose
Click configuration button on control panel.
:
NOTE
when mouse is connected. If no mouse is connected,
indicating that camera is in PTZ control mode.
In PTZ control mode, the PTZ panel will be displayed
icon appears in lower left corner of window,
PTZ icon.
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Direction and auto-cycle Zoom + / Focus + / Iris +
Speed of PTZ movement Zoom - / Focus - / Iris -
3D-Zoom Light On / Off
Previous item Wiper On / Off
Next item Image centralization
Patrol Menu
Pattern Start pattern / patrol
Preset Minimize window
Stop patrol or pattern movement Exit
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