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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1 Panels Description .......................................................................................... 6
1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 6
DS-7600NI-Q1 (/P) Series ........................................................................................... 6
DS-7600NI-Q2 (/P) Series ........................................................................................... 6
1.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 7
DS-7600NI-Q1 and DS-7600NI-Q2 Series ................................................................... 7
DS-7600NI-Q1/P and DS-7600NI-Q2/P Series ............................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Installation and Connections .......................................................................... 9
2.1 NVR Installation .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ................................................................................................. 9
2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart ................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 Menu Operation .......................................................................................... 12
3.1 Menu Structure ........................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................................. 12
3.3 Activating Your Device .............................................................................................. 13
3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login .......................................................................... 15
3.5 User Login ................................................................................................................. 15
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard ............................................................................................ 16
3.7 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 17
3.8 Adding IP Cameras ................................................................................................... 17
3.9 Live View .................................................................................................................. 18
3.10 Recording Settings .................................................................................................. 19
3.11 Playback ................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser ........................................................................... 21
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Quick Start Guide
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contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation
for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return
the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
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Series
Model
DS-7600NI-Q1
DS-7604NI-Q1
DS-7608NI-Q1
DS-7616NI-Q1
DS-7600NI-Q2
DS-7608NI-Q2
DS-7616NI-Q2
DS-7600NI-Q1/P
DS-7604NI-Q1/4P
DS-7608NI-Q1/8P
DS-7600NI-Q2/P
DS-7608NI-Q2/8P
DS-7616NI-Q2/16P
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Safety Instructions
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.
If the POE ports of device do not comply with Limited Power Source, the additional equipment
connected to POE ports shall have fire enclosure.
The USB interface of the /P devices can be connected with the mouse and U-flash disk storage
device only.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with
the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
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No.
Name
Description
1
Status
Indicator
Power
Power indicator turns green 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 green 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).
Chapter1 Panels Description
1.1 Front Panel
DS-7600NI-Q1 (/P) Series
Figure 1-1 DS-7600NI-Q1 and DS-7600NI-Q1/P Series
Table 1-1 Panel Description
DS-7600NI-Q2 (/P) Series
Figure 1-2 DS-7600NI-Q2 and DS-7600NI-Q2/P Series
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No.
Name
Connections
1
POWER
Turns green when device is powered up.
2
HDD
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
3
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning
properly.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
LAN Network Interface
1, 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface.
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
9
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
Table 1-2 Panel Description
1.2 Rear Panel
DS-7600NI-Q1 and DS-7600NI-Q2 Series
Figure 1-3 DS-7600NI-Q1 and DS-7600NI-Q2 Series
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No.
Item
Description
1
Power Supply
100~240 VAC power supply.
2
Audio In
RCA connector for audio input.
3
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
4
LAN Network Interface
1, 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
5
Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output.
6
VGA Interface
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
9
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
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Network Interfaces
with PoE function
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide
power over Ethernet.
DS-7600NI-Q1/P and DS-7600NI-Q2/P Series
Figure 1-4 DS-7600NI-Q1/4P Series
Figure 1-5 DS-7600NI-Q2/16P Series
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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections
2.1 NVR Installation
During installation of the NVR:
Use brackets for rack mounting.
Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than
its diameter.
Connect the alarm cable.
Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
Ensure the NVR is grounded.
Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 to +55º C, +14 to +131º F.
Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
2.2 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.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Step 1 Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
Figure 2-1 Remove Cover
Step 2 Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the
HDD.
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Figure 2-2 Connect Data Cable
Step 3 Connect the power cable to the HDD.
Figure 2-3 Connect Power Cable
Step 4 Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix
the HDD.
Figure 2-4 Fix Hard Disk
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Bit Rate
Storage Used
96K
42M
128K
56M
160K
70M
192K
84M
224K
98M
256K
112M
320K
140M
384K
168M
448K
196M
512K
225M
640K
281M
768K
337M
896K
393M
1024K
450M
1280K
562M
1536K
675M
1792K
787M
2048K
900M
4096K
1.8G
8192K
3.6G
16384K
7.2G
2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel
for an hour at a fixed bit rate.
Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. The storage values in
the chart are estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.
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Menu
Export
Manual
HDD Camera
Maintenance
Shutdown
Record
Configuration
Playback
Normal
Record
General
Schedule Camera General
System Info
Logout
Event Advanced Parameters OSD
Network
Log
Information
Shutdown
Advanced
Image
Import/
Export
Reboot
Holiday PTZ
Upgrade
Motion
Live View Default
Privacy
Mask
Exceptions
Net Detect
Video
Tampering
User
Video Loss
HDD Detect
Alarm
RS-232
VCA
Normal
Event
Tag
External
File
VCA Search
Behavior
Search
Face Search
Alarm
Hot Spare
Plate
Search
Chapter 3 Menu Operation
3.1 Menu Structure
Refer to the following figure for the menu structure:
Figure 3-1 Menu Structure
The menu structure may vary according to different models.
3.2 Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.
To start your NVR:
Step 1 Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that
an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power
button) on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving the power.
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Step 2 Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will
begin to start.
After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including modifying
password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.
To shut down the NVR:
Step 3 Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 3-2 Shutdown
Step 4 Select the Shutdown button.
Step 5 Click the Yes button.
3.3 Activating Your Device
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or
client software.
Step 1 Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New
Password.
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Figure 3-3 Set Admin Password
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect
your product.
Step 2 In the IP Camera Activation text field, enter the password to activate the IP camera (s)
connected to the device.
Step 3 Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop
up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password.
Figure 3-4 Warning of Weak Password
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3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login
For the Admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.
After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock
pattern.
Step 1 Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when
the pattern is done.
Figure 3-5 Draw the Pattern
Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.
Each dot can be connected for once only.
Step 2 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is
configured successfully.
Step 3 You can use the configured unlock pattern for future login.
3.5 User Login
Purpose:
Figure 3-6 Draw the Unlock Pattern
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If NVR has logged out, you must login the device before operating the menu and other functions.
Step 1 Select the User Name in the dropdown list.
Figure 3-7 Login
Step 2 Input Password.
Step 3 Click OK to log in.
In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the
Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup
wizard. Follow the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time,
network settings, HDD management, record settings, etc.
Figure 3-8 Wizard
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3.7 Network Settings
Purpose:
Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network.
Step 1 Enter the Network Settings interface.
Menu > Configuration > Network
Figure 3-9 Network Settings
Step 2 Select the General tab.
Step 3 In the General Settings interface, you can configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4
Address, IPv4 Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.
Step 4 If the DHCP server is available, you can check the checkbox of DHCP to automatically obtain
an IP address and other network settings from that server.
Step 5 After having configured the general settings, click the Apply button to save the settings.
3.8 Adding IP Cameras
Purpose:
Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the
connection list of the device.
Before you start:
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has already been
activated. Please refer to the User Manual for activating the inactive IP camera.
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You can select one of the following three options to add the IP camera.
OPTION 1:
Step 1 Click to select an idle window in the live view mode.
Step 2 Click the icon in the center of the window to pop up the Add IP Camera interface.
Figure 3-10 Add IP Camera
Step 3 Select the detected IP camera and click the Add button to add it directly, and you can click
the Search button to refresh the online IP camera manually.
Or you can choose to custom add the IP camera by editing the parameters in the
corresponding text field and then click the Add button to add it.
3.9 Live View
Icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate camera status. These icons include:
Live View Icons
In the live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right corner of the screen for each channel,
showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel for quick reference.
Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection, VCA or sensor alarm)
Record (manual record, continuous record, motion detection, VCA or alarm triggered record)
Alarm and Record
Event/Exception (event and exception information, appears at the lower-left corner of the
screen.)
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3.10 Recording Settings
Before you start:
Make sure that the disk has already been installed. If not, please install a disk and initialize it. You
may refer to the user manual for detailed information.
Purpose:
Two kinds of record types are introduced in the following section, including Instant Record and
All-day Record. And for other record types, you may refer to the user manual for detailed
information.
After rebooting all the manual records enabled are canceled.
Step 1 On the live view window, right lick the window and move the cursor to the Start Recording
option, and select Continuous Record or Motion Detection Record on your demand.
Figure 3-11 Start Recording from Right-click Menu
Step 2 Click the Yes button in the pop-up Attention message box to confirm the settings. All the
channels will start to record in the selected mode.
3.11 Playback
The recorded video files on the hard disk can be played back in the following modes: instant
playback, all-day playback for the specified channel, and playback by
normal/event/smart/tag/sub-periods/external file search.
Step 1 Enter playback interface.
Click Menu>Playback or from the right-click menu
Step 2 Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date on
the calendar.
Step 3 You can use the toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface to control playing progress.
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Figure 3-12 Playback Interface
Step 4 Select the channel(s) to or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.
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Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser
You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network
security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen
your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the
nearest service center.
Purpose:
You can get access to the device via web browser. You may use one of the following listed web
browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0,
Internet Explorer 10.0, Internet Explorer 11.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
The supported resolutions include 1024*768 and above.
Step 1 Open web browser, input the IP address of the device and then press Enter.
Step 2 Login to the device.
If the device has not been activated, you need to activate the device first before login.
Figure 4-1 Set Admin Password
1) Set the password for the admin user account.
2) Click OK to login to the device.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
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If the device is already activated, enter the user name and password in the login interface,
and click the Login button.
Figure 4-2 Login
Step 3 Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the camera. Please follow the
installation prompts to install the plug-in.
You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in.
After login, you can perform the operation and configuration of the device, including the live view,
playback, log search, configuration, etc.
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