Hard Disk Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP ............................................................................................................ 9
DS-7600NI-SN/SE Series .......................................................................................................................... 9
DS-7100NI Series .................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Startup and Shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 30
Setting the Admin Password .................................................................................................................... 31
Login and Logout ..................................................................................................................................... 32
User Login ....................................................................................................................................... 32
User Logout ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Adding IP Cameras .................................................................................................................................. 33
Live View ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Accessing by Web Browser ............................................................................................................................ 38
Logging In ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Live View ................................................................................................................................................. 39
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
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2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
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WarningsFollow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user.
● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation
and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
● Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with
100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for
detailed information.
● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire
hazard.
● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then
please contact the service center.
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Series
Models
DS-7100NI-SL series
DS-7104NI-SL, DS-7108NI-SL
DS-7104NI-SL/W
DS-7100NI-SN series
DS-7104NI-SN, DS-7108NI-SN, DS-7116NI-SN
DS-7104NI-SN/N, DS-7108NI-SN/N, DS-7116NI-SN/N
DS-7104NI-SN/P, DS-7108NI-SN/P, DS-7116NI-SN/P
DS-7600NI-SN series
DS-7604NI-SN, DS-7608NI-SN, DS-7616NI-SN
DS-7604NI-SN/N, DS-7608NI-SN/N, DS-7616NI-SN/N
DS-7604NI-SN/P, DS-7608NI-SN/P, DS-7616NI-SN/P
DS-7600NI-SE series
DS-7604NI-SE, DS-7608NI-SE, DS-7616NI-SE
DS-7604NI-SE/N, DS-7608NI-SE/N, DS-7616NI-SE/N
DS-7604NI-SE/P, DS-7608NI-SE/P, DS-7616NI-SE/P
DS-7600NI-V(P) series
DS-7604NI-V, DS-7608NI-V, DS-7616NI-V
DS-7604NI-VP, DS-7608NI-VP, DS-7616NI-VP
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
NVR Pre-Installation
The NVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please take into
consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the NVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10ºC ~ 55ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
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Steps (for DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP):
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.
3. Open the front panel.
4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.
5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished the installation of all
hard disks, close the front panel and lock it with the key again.
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Steps (for other models):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
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5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.
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No.
Name
Description
1
HDD1/HDD2
Blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
2
Panel Lock
Lock/unlock the front panel.
3
Running Status
Indicator
Indicator turns yellow when system is running.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
No.
Name
Description
1
Status
Indicator
Power
Power indicator turns yellow when system is running.
Status
Status indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written
to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx indictor blinks yellow when network connection is
functioning properly.
2
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Front Panel
DS-7600NI-V and DS-7600NI-VP
DS-7600NI-SN/SE Series
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No.
Icon
Description
1 Indicator turns red when DVR is powered up.
2 Indicator lights in red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Indicator blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.