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User Manual of DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST and DS-7700/7600NI-SP Series NVR

Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User Manual

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

2002/96/EC (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.

Description on Laser Specification

The optical disc drive such as DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive 22X that is used in this computer is equipped with laser. The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO IEC60825-1 LASER KLASSE 1 The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America, Department of Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. In other countries, the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 60825-1 and EN 60825-1 on class 1 laser product. This computer is equipped with the optical disc drive in the following list according to the model.

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Safety Warnings and Cautions

Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions:

Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when

using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user. This device should only be used by the Employees from our company with knowledge and

training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.

Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC mains voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This device must be connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated voltage and current. No

user serviceable parts inside the power supply.

System Grounding (Earthing): To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that the earth

grounding is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also connected to properly wired grounded receptacles and are approved medical devices.

Power Connect and Disconnect: The AC power supply cord is the main disconnect device to mains (AC power).The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be readily accessible.

Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform installation/maintenance on

this device during an electrical storm.

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Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region. It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency in your region. The connector that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female connector. See the following website for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.

Lithium Battery:This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the vendor’s instructions and in accordance with local environmental regulations. Perchlorate Material: Special handling may apply. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code

of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This device includes a battery which contains perchlorate material.

Taiwan battery recycling:

Please recycle batteries.

Thermal and Mechanical Injury: Some components such as heat sinks, power

regulators, and processors may be hot; care should be taken to avoid contact with these

components.

Electro Magnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for compliance with emissions limits of FCC and similar international regulations. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased until authorization from the United States FCC or its equivalent in other countries has been obtained. Use of this equipment in a residential location is prohibited. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy which may result in harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is required to take measures to eliminate the interference or discontinue the use of this equipment.

Lead Content:

Please recycle this device in a responsible manner. Refer to local environmental

regulations for proper recycling; do not dispose of device in unsorted municipal

waste.

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your NVR, 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 NVR.

• 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 NVR 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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Product Key Features

General

 Connecting to the third-party IP cameras, IP dome and DVS.  PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.  Each channel supports dual-stream.  Up to 32 network cameras can be added. (For 7600NI-ST/SP series NVR, up to 16 network cameras

can be connected.)

 Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality,

etc.

 The quality of the imported and exported record is configurable.

Local Monitoring

 Simultaneous HDMI, VGA and CVBS outputs;  HDMI output and VGA output at up to 1920×1080 resolution.  Multiple screen display in live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable.  Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle review is also

provided, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted.

 Quick setting menu is provided for live view.  Motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception alert and video loss alert functions.  Privacy mask.  Several PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.  Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.

HDD Management

 Up to 8 SATA hard disks, 8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) and 1 eSATA

disk can be connected, each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage capacity. (For 7600NI-ST/SP series, 2 SATA hard disks are available. For 7700NI-ST/SP series, 4 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can be connected.)

 Support eSATA disk for recording or backup.  HDD group management.  Support HDD standby function.  HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).  HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.

Recording, Capture and Playback

 Holiday recording schedule configuration.  Normal and event video encoding parameters.  Multiple recording types: manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.  8 recording time periods with separated recording types.  Pre-record and post-record for alarm, motion detection for recording, and pre-record time for schedule

and manual recording.

 Searching record files and captured pictures by events (alarm input/motion detection).  Tag adding for record files, searching and playing back by tags.  Locking and unlocking record files.  Local redundant recording and capture.  Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.  Motion analysis for the selected area in the video.

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 Zooming in when playback.  Playing reversely.  Adverse Playback of Multi-channel.  Supports pause, rewind, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating

by dragging the mouse.

 Up to 16-ch synchronous playback at 4CIF real time.  Manual capture, continuous capture of video images and playback of captured pictures.

Backup

 Export video data by USB, SATA or eSATA device.  Export video clips when playback.  Management and maintenance of backup devices.

Alarm and Exception

 Configurable arming time of alarm input/output.  Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard

mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record/capture, HDD error,

and HDD full, etc.

 Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and

alarm output.

 Automatic restore when system is abnormal.

Other Local Functions

 Users can operate by front panel, mouse, remote control, and control keyboard.  Three-level user management; admin user is allowed to create many operating accounts and define

their operating permission, which includes the limit to access any channel.

 Operation, alarm, exceptions and log recording and searching.  Manually triggering and clearing alarms.  Import and export of device configuration information.

Network Functions

 2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces, and various working mode is configurable:

multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc. (Two NIC are only for the DS-9600 series NVR.)

 8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for 7700/7600NI-SP series  IPv6 is supported.  TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, and iSCSI are

supported.

 TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast.  Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and downloading files

broken transfer resume.

 Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters.  Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status.  Remote keyboard operation.  Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse.  Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading.  Remote system restart and shutdown.  RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission.  Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host

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 Remotely start/stop recording.  Remotely start/stop alarm output.  Remote PTZ control.  Remote JPEG capture.  Two-way voice talk and voice broadcasting.  Embedded WEB server.

Development Scalability:

 SDK for Windows and Linux system.  Source code of application software for demo.  Development support and training for application system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 6

C H A P T E R 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

1.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 14

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ................................................................................................................... 21

1.3 USB Mouse Operation ............................................................................................................................... 23

1.4 Input Method Description .......................................................................................................................... 24

1.5 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 25

1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR .................................................................................................. 29

C H A P T E R 2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

2.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration ................................................................................................... 32

2.2 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras ..................................................................................................... 37

2.2.1 Adding the on-line IP cameras......................................................................................................... 37

2.2.2 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols ..................................... 38

2.2.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces (Only for DS-7600/7700NI-SP series NVR) . 40

C H A P T E R 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 42

Live View ................................................................................................................................................................. 42

3.1 Introduction of Live View .......................................................................................................................... 43

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode .................................................................................................................. 44

3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View ............................................................................................... 44

3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View ........................................................................................................ 45

3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor ............................................................................................................ 45

3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ..................................................................................... 46

3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings ..................................................................................................................... 48

3.4 Channel-zero Encoding .............................................................................................................................. 50

3.5 User Logout ............................................................................................................................................... 51

C H A P T E R 4 ....................................................................................................................................................... 52

PTZ Controls ........................................................................................................................................................... 52

4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings .......................................................................................................................... 53

4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns ..................................................................................................... 54

4.2.1 Customizing Presets ........................................................................................................................ 54

4.2.2 Calling Presets ................................................................................................................................. 55

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols ........................................................................................................................ 56

4.2.4 Calling Patrols ................................................................................................................................. 57

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ...................................................................................................................... 58

4.2.6 Calling Patterns ............................................................................................................................... 59

4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar .................................................................................................................................. 61

C H A P T E R 5 ....................................................................................................................................................... 62

Record and Capture Settings ................................................................................................................................. 62

5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters ............................................................................................................. 63

5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule ...................................................................................................... 66

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5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture .................................................................................. 70

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture .................................................................................... 72

5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture ................................................................................................... 74

5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture .................................................................................................. 76

5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture ........................................................................................ 78

5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture ................................................................................ 80

5.9 Files Protection .......................................................................................................................................... 82

C H A P T E R 6 ....................................................................................................................................................... 85

Playback .................................................................................................................................................................. 85

6.1 Playing Back Record Files ......................................................................................................................... 86

6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel ................................................................................................................ 86

6.1.2 Playing Back by Time ..................................................................................................................... 88

6.1.3 Playing Back by Normal Video Search ........................................................................................... 89

6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search ........................................................................................................ 93

6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag ................................................................ ................................ ....................... 96

6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs ......................................................................................................... 99

6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ................................................................................................ .............. 101

6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame ................................................................................................ ...... 101

6.2.2 Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................. 101

6.2.3 Adverse Playback of Multi-channel .............................................................................................. 102

6.3 Picture Playback ....................................................................................................................................... 104

C H A P T E R 7 ..................................................................................................................................................... 106

Backup ................................................................................................................................................................... 106

7.1 Backing up Record Files .......................................................................................................................... 107

7.1.1 Quick Export ................................................................................................................................. 107

7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search ............................................................................................ 109

7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search ......................................................................................................... 116

7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips ................................................................................................................ 119

7.2 Backing up Pictures ................................................................................................................................. 122

7.3 Managing Backup Devices ...................................................................................................................... 124

C H A P T E R 8 ..................................................................................................................................................... 127

Alarm Settings ................................................................................................................................ ....................... 127

8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm .............................................................................................................. 128

8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms .............................................................................................................................. 131

8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm .................................................................................................................... 134

8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm ........................................................................................................... 136

8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm ..................................................................................................................... 138

8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions .............................................................................................................. 139

8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually ....................................................................................... 142

C H A P T E R 9 ..................................................................................................................................................... 143

Network Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 143

9.1 Configuring General Settings ................................................................................................................... 144

9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................... 146

9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ......................................................................................................... 146

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9.2.2 Configuring DDNS ....................................................................................................................... 146

9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ............................................................................................................... 149

9.2.4 Configuring SNMP ....................................................................................................................... 150

9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host................................................................................................... 150

9.2.6 Configuring Multicast ................................................................................................................... 151

9.2.7 Configuring RTSP ......................................................................................................................... 152

9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports ............................................................................................. 152

9.2.9 Configuring Email ......................................................................................................................... 153

9.2.10 Configuring UPnP ....................................................................................................................... 154

9.3 Checking Network Traffic ........................................................................................................................ 156

9.4 Configuring Network Detection ............................................................................................................... 157

9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ....................................................................................... 157

9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet ............................................................................................................ 157

9.4.3 Checking the network status.......................................................................................................... 158

9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics ......................................................................................................... 159

C H A P T E R 1 0 .................................................................................................................................................. 161

HDD Management ................................................................................................................................ ................ 161

10.1 Initializing HDDs ................................................................................................................................... 162

10.2 Managing Network HDD ....................................................................................................................... 164

10.3 Managing eSATA ................................................................................................................................... 167

10.4 Managing HDD Group ........................................................................................................................... 168

10.4.1 Setting HDD Groups ................................................................................................................... 168

10.4.2 Setting HDD Property ................................................................................................................. 169

10.5 Configuring Quota Mode ....................................................................................................................... 171

10.6 Checking HDD Status ............................................................................................................................ 173

10.7 HDD Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 175

10.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms ............................................................................................................. 177

C H A P T E R 11 ................................................................................................ ................................ ................... 178

Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 178

11.1 Configuring OSD Settings...................................................................................................................... 179

11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask ................................................................ ................................ ..................... 180

11.3 Configuring Video Parameters ............................................................................................................... 182

C H A P T E R 1 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 183

NVR Management and Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 183

12.1 Viewing System Information.................................................................................................................. 184

12.1.1 Viewing Device Information ....................................................................................................... 184

12.1.2 Viewing Camera Information ...................................................................................................... 184

12.1.3 Viewing Record Information ....................................................................................................... 185

12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information ........................................................................................................ 186

12.1.5 Viewing Network Information .................................................................................................... 186

12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information ......................................................................................................... 187

12.2 Searching & Export Log Files ................................................................................................................ 188

12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ............................................................................................... 191

12.4 Upgrading System .................................................................................................................................. 192

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12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ........................................................................................... 192

12.4.2 Upgrading by FTP ....................................................................................................................... 192

12.5 Restoring Default Settings ..................................................................................................................... 194

C H A P T E R 1 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 195

Others .................................................................................................................................................................... 195

13.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port ................................................................................................ ............. 196

13.2 Configuring General Settings ................................................................................................................. 197

13.3 Configuring DST Settings ...................................................................................................................... 198

13.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters ................................................................................ 199

13.5 Managing User Accounts ....................................................................................................................... 200

13.5.1 Adding a User ............................................................................................................................. 200

13.5.2 Deleting a User ............................................................................................................................ 202

13.5.3 Editing a User .............................................................................................................................. 203

C H A P T E R 1 4 .................................................................................................................................................. 204

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................ 204

Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 205

FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................ 206

List of compatible IP cameras .......................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。

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C H A P T E R 1

Introduction

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No.

Name

Function Description

ALARM

Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.

READY

Ready indicator is normally blue, indicating that the device is functioning properly.

STATUS

Status indicator turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.

Indicator turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR remote and keyboard is used at the same time.

HDD

HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.

MODEM

Reserved for future usage.

TX/RX

TX/RX indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.

GUARD

Guard indicator turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this time, an alarm is enabled when an event is detected.

The indicator turns off when the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing and holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in live view mode.

IR Receiver

Receiver for IR remote

Front Panel Lock

(for DS-9600NI-ST series)

You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.

DVD-R/W

Slot for DVD-R/W.

1.1 Front Panel

Figure 1. 1 DS-9600NI-ST

Figure 1. 2 DS-8600NI-ST

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Alphanumeric Buttons

Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control mode.

Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.

Switch between different channels in All-day Playback mode.

The light of the button is blue when the corresponding channel is recording; it is red when the channel is in network transmission status; it is pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.

USB Interfaces

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

ESC

Back to the previous menu.

Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.

REC/SHOT

Enter the Manual Record setting menu.

In PTZ control settings, press the button and then you can call a PTZ preset by pressing Numeric button.

It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback mode.

PLAY/AUTO

The button is used to enter the All-day Playback mode.

It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.

ZOOM+

Zoom in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Control setting.

A/FOCUS+

Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu.

It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).

EDIT/IRIS+

Edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor.

On checkbox fields, pressing the button will tick the checkbox.

In PTZ Control mode, the button adjusts the iris of the camera.

In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.

Enter/exit the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.

MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM-

Switch between main and spot output.

In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.

F1/ LIGHT

Select all items on the list when used in a list field.

In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light (if applicable).

In Playback mode, it is used to switch between play and reverse play.

F2/ AUX

Cycle through tab pages.

In synchronous playback mode, it is used to switch between channels.

MENU/WIPER

Press the button will help you return to the Main menu (after successful login).

Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key beep.

In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if applicable).

In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control interface.

PREV/FOCUS-

Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.

In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.

PTZ/IRIS-

Enter the PTZ Control mode.

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In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ camera.

DIRECTION

The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and items in menus.

In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next and previous record files .

In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.

In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.

ENTER

The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes. It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.

In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.

In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video by a single frame.

In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.

JOG SHUTTLE Control

Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up and down.

In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.

In the Playback mode: For DS-9600NI-ST series, the ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. For DS-8600NI-ST series, the outer ring is used to speed up or slow down the record files and the inner ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in records files.

In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.

POWER ON/OFF

Power on/off switch.

No.

Name

Function Description

Status Indicators

POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when NVR is powered up.

READY: The indicator light is green when the device is running normally.

STATUS: 1.The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled; 2.The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT) are used; 3. The light is out when none of the above condition is met/

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Name

Function Description

ALARM: the light is red when there is an alarm occurring.

HDD: the indicator flickers red when HDD is reading/writing.

Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.

SHIFT

Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out; Realize functions when the light is red.)

DVD-R/W

Slot for DVD-R/W.

Control Buttons

Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right buttons are used to move the recording 30s forwards or backwards. In the image setting interface, the up and down button can adjust the level bar of the image parameters. In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch channels.

Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to pause or resume auto sequence.

Composite

Keys

1/MENU:

Enter numeral “1”;

Access the main menu interface.

2/ABC/F1:

Enter numeral “2”;

Enter letters “ABC”;

The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the list.

In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.

3/DEF/F2:

Enter numeral “3”;

Enter letters “DEF”;

The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.

In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.

4/GHI/ESC:

Enter numeral “4”;

Enter letters “GHI”;

Exit and back to the previous menu.

5/JKL/EDIT:

Enter numeral “5”;

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Enter letters “JKL”;

Delete characters before cursor;

Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;

Start/stop record clipping in playback.

6/MNO/PLAY:

Enter numeral “6”;

Enter letters “MNO”;

Playback, for direct access to playback interface.

7/PQRS/REC:

Enter numeral “7”;

Enter letters “PQRS”;

Open the manual record interface.

8/TUV/PTZ:

Enter numeral “8”;

Enter letters “TUV”;

Access PTZ control interface.

9/WXYZ/PREV:

Enter numeral “9”;

Enter letters “WXYZ”;

Multi-channel display in live view.

0/A:

Enter numeral “0”;

Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).

Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.

JOG SHUTTLE Control

Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up and down.

In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.

In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.

POWER ON/OFF

Power on/off switch.

USB Interfaces

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

No.

Name

Function Description

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Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory devices.

Status Indicators

POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when NVR is powered up.

READY: The indicator light is green when the device is running normally.

ALARM: the light is red when there is an alarm occurring.

HDD: the indicator flickers red when HDD is reading/writing.

Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator flickers green when network connection is functioning normally.

SHIFT

Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out; Realize functions when the light is red.)

Composite

Keys

1/MENU:

Enter numeral “1”;

Access the main menu interface.

2/ABC/F1:

Enter numeral “2”;

Enter letters “ABC”;

The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the list.

In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.

3/DEF/F2:

Enter numeral “3”;

Enter letters “DEF”;

The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.

In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.

4/GHI/ESC:

Enter numeral “4”;

Enter letters “GHI”;

Exit and back to the previous menu.

5/JKL/EDIT:

Enter numeral “5”;

Enter letters “JKL”;

Delete characters before cursor;

Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;

Start/stop record clipping in playback.

6/MNO/PLAY:

Enter numeral “6”;

Enter letters “MNO”;

Playback, for direct access to playback interface.

7/PQRS/REC:

Enter numeral “7”;

Enter letters “PQRS”;

Open the manual record interface.

8/TUV/PTZ:

Enter numeral “8”;

Enter letters “TUV”;

Access PTZ control interface.

9/WXYZ/PREV:

Enter numeral “9”;

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Enter letters “WXYZ”;

Multi-channel display in live view.

0/A:

Enter numeral “0”;

Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).

Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.

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Name

Description

POWER

Power on/off the device.

DEV

Enables/Disables Remote Control.

Alphanumeric Buttons:

Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.

EDIT Button

Same as EDIT/IRIS+ button on front panel.

A Button

Same as A/FOCUS+ button on front panel.

REC Button

Same as REC/SHOT button on front panel.

PLAY Button

Same as the PLAY/AUTO button on front panel.

INFO Button

Reserved.

VOIP Button

Same as the MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button on front panel.

MENU Button

Same as the MENU/WIPER button on front panel.

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations

The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1. 5

Note: Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.

Figure 1. 5 Remote Control

The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones on the front panel. See Table 1.1.

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PREV Button

Same as the PREV/FOCUS- button on front panel.

DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons

Same as the DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel. 13

PTZ Button

Same as the PTZ/IRIS- button on front panel.

ESC Button

Same as the ESC button on front panel.

RESERVED

Reserved for future usage.

F1 Button

Same as the F1/LIGHT button on front panel.

PTZControl Buttons

Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.

F2 Button

Same as the F2/AUX button on front panel.

Troubleshooting Remote Control:

Note: Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control

at the IR receiver in the front panel.

If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot.

Steps:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel or the mouse.

2. Check and remember NVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all the IR remote controls.

3. Press the DEV button on the remote control.

4. Enter the NVR ID# you set in step 2.

5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.

If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:

1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.

2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.

3. IR receiver is not obstructed.

If the remote still can’t function properly, please change a remote and try again, or contact the device provider.

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Name

Action

Description

Left-Click

Single-Click

Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu. Menu: Select and enter.

Double-Click

Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.

Click and Drag

PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom. Tamper-proof, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area. Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area. Live view: Drag channel/time bar.

Right-Click

Single-Click

Live view: Show menu. Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.

Scroll-Wheel

Scrolling up

Live view: Previous screen. Menu: Previous item.

Scrolling down

Live view: Next screen. Menu: Next item.

1.3 USB Mouse Operation

A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:

1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the NVR.

2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected, the possible

reason may be that the two devices are not compatible, please refer to the recommended the device list from your provider.

The operation of the mouse:

Table 1.2Description of the Mouse Control

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Description

Icons

Description

English

Capital English

Numbers

Symbols

Lowercase/Uppercase

Backspace

Space

Enter

Exit

1.4 Input Method Description

Figure 1.6 Soft Keyboard

Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:

Table 1.3 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons

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Item

Description

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

2 CVBS AUDIO OUT

RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with CVBS video output.

VGA AUDIO OUT

RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VGA video output.

LINE IN

BNC connector for audio input.

RS-232 Interface

Connector for RS-232 devices.

VGA

DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

eSATA (Optional)

Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.

LAN Interface

Connector for LAN (Local Area Network). 1 LAN interface provided for DS-7700/8600NI-ST and 2 LAN interfaces

1.5 Rear Panel

Figure 1. 7 DS-9600NI-ST

Figure 1. 8 DS-8600NI-ST

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9 Termination Switch

RS-485 termination switch. Up position is not terminated. Down position is terminated with 120Ω resistance.

RS-485 Interface

Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and Rpins of PTZ receiver respectively.

Controller Port

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.

ALARM IN

Connector for alarm input.

ALARM OUT

Connector for alarm output.

GROUND

Ground(needs to be connected when NVR starts up).

AC 100V ~ 240V

AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.

POWER

Switch for turning on/off the device.

USB interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

No.

Item

Description

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

2 CVBS AUDIO OUT

BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with CVBS video output.

VGA AUDIO OUT

BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VGA video output.

LINE IN

BNC connector for audio input.

RS-232 Interface

Connector for RS-232 devices.

VGA

DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

eSATA (Optional)

Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.

LAN Interface

Connector for LAN (Local Area Network). 1 LAN interface provided for DS-8600NI-ST and 2 LAN interfaces for DS-9600NI-ST.

Termination Switch

RS-485 termination switch. Up position shows the RS-485 is not terminated. Down position shows the RS-485 is terminated with 120Ω resistance.

RS-485 Interface

Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and Rpins of PTZ receiver respectively.

Controller Port

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.

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ALARM IN

Connector for alarm input.

ALARM OUT

Connector for alarm output.

GROUND

Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).

AC 100V ~ 240V

AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.

POWER

Switch for turning on/off the device.

USB interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

Network Interfaces with PoE function

Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.

No.

Item

Description

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

2 AUDIO OUT

BNC connector for audio output.

AUDIO IN

BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)

RS-232 Interface

Connector for RS-232 devices.

VGA

DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

USB

Connects USB disks and devices.

LAN Interface

Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

RS-485 Interface

Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.

ALARM IN

Connector for alarm input.

ALARM OUT

Connector for alarm output.

Power Supply

12VDC power supply.

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device.

No.

Item

Description

Network Interfaces with PoE function

Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.

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VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

AUDIO OUT

BNC connector for audio output.

AUDIO IN

BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)

RS-232 Interface

Connector for RS-232 devices.

VGA

DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

LAN Interface

Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

RS-485 Interface

Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.

ALARM IN

Connector for alarm input.

ALARM OUT

Connector for alarm output.

Power Supply

12VDC power supply.

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device.

USB

Connects USB disks and devices.

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1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR

Purpose:

Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.

Before you start:

Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the NVR’s requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.

Starting up the NVR:

Steps:

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 indicator LED on the front panel should be red, indicating the device gets the power supply.

2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power indicator LED should turn blue indicating that the

unit begins to start up.

3. After startup, the Power indicator LED remains blue. A splash screen with the status of the HDD appears on

the monitor. The row of icons at the bottom of the screen shows the HDD status. ‘X’ means that the HDD is not installed or cannot be detected.

Shutting down the NVR

Steps:

There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR. To shut down the NVR:

• OPTION 1: Standard shutdown

1. Enter the Shutdown menu.

Menu > Shutdown

Figure 1.13 Shutdown Menu

2. Click the Shutdown button.

3. Click the Yes button.

• OPTION 2: By operating the front panel

1. Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel for 3 seconds.

2. Enter the administrator’s username and password in the dialog box for authentication.

3. Click the Yes button.

Note: Do not press the POWER button again when the system is shutting down.

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Rebooting the NVR

In the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot the NVR.

Steps:

1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown.

2. Click the Logout button to lock the NVR or the Reboot button to reboot the NVR.

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2.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration

By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1 Start Wizard Interface

Operating the Setup Wizard:

1. The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the

Setup Wizard at that moment, click the Cancel button. You can also choose to use the Setup Wizard next time by leaving the “Start wizard when the device starts?” checkbox checked.

2. Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window, as shown in Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.2 Login Window

3. Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.

4. To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Enter the new password and

confirm the password in the given fields.

5. Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window, as shown in Figure 2.3.

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Figure 2.3 Date and Time Settings

6. After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the Network Setup Wizard window, as

shown in Figure 2.4.

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Figure 2.4 Network Configuration

Note: Dual-NIC is only supported in DS-9600NI-ST device. And for DS-7700/7600NI-SP series NVR, the internal

NIC IPv4 address should be configured for the cameras connecting to the PoE network interface of the NVR.

7. Click Next button after you configured the network parameters, which takes you to the HDD Management

window, shown in Figure 2.5.

Figure 2.5 HDD Management

8. To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD.

9. Click Next button. You enter the Adding IP Camera interface.

10. Click Search to find online IP Camera. Select the IP camera to be added, and click the Add button.

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Figure 2.6 Search for IP Cameras

11. Click Next button. Configure the recording for the searched IP Cameras.

Figure 2. 7 Record Settings

12. Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels, as shown in Figure 2.8.

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Figure 2.8 Copy Record Settings

13. Click OK to complete the startup Setup Wizard.

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2.2 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras

2.2.1 Adding the on-line IP cameras

Purpose:

The main function of the NVR is to connect the network cameras and record the video got from it. So before you can get a live view or record of the video, you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device.

Before you start:

Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. For detailed checking and configuring of the network, please see Chapter 9.3 Checking Network Traffic and Chapter 9.4 Configuring Network Detection.

Steps:

1. Enter the Camera Management interface.

Main menu> Camera> Camera

Figure 2.9 Main Menu

2. To add the online cameras with same network segment:

1) Click Search to search the online cameras.

Figure 2.10 Camera Settings Interface

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2) Check the checkbox of certain cameras to be added.

3) Click Quick Add to add the camera.

3. To add other IP cameras:

1) On the left side of the interface, you can enter the IP address, protocol, management port, user name,

password and other information of the IP camera to be added.

2) Click Add to add the camera.

Note: If you check the Synchronize IP Camera checkbox, the default settings of the NVR for the IP

camera is applied to the added camera.

2.2.2 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring

Customized Protocols

After the adding of the IP cameras, the basic information of the camera lists in the page, you can configure the basic setting of the IP cameras.

Steps:

1. Click the icon to edit the parameters; you can edit the IP address, protocol and other parameters.

Figure 2. 11 Edit the Parameters

2. Click apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the editing interface. To edit more parameters:

1. Click the Advance Set icon.

Figure 2. 12 Network Configuration of the Camera

2. You can edit the network information and the password of the camera.

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Edit basic parameters of the camera

Delete the IP camera

Get the live view of the camera

Figure 2. 13 Password Configuration of the Camera

3. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the interface. Explanation of the icons:

Configuring the customized protocols

Purpose: To connect the network cameras which are not configured with the standard protocols, you can configure the customized protocols for them.

Steps:

1. Click the button to enter the protocol management interface.

Figure 2.14 Protocol Management Interface

There are 10 customized protocols provided in the system, you can edit the protocol name; and choose whether to enable the sub-stream.

2. Choose the protocol type of transmission and choose the transfer protocols.

Note: The protocol type and the transfer protocols must be supported by the connected network camera.

After adding the customized protocols, you can see the protocol name is listed in the dropdown list, please refer to Figure 2. 15.

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Figure 2. 15 Protocol Setting

3. Choose the protocols you just added to validate the connection of the network camera.

2.2.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces (Only

for DS-7600/7700NI-SP series NVR)

The PoE interfaces enables the NVR system to pass electrical power safely, along with data, on Ethernet cabling to the connected network cameras. The DS-7600/7700NI-SP series NVR provides 8 PoE interfaces which can connect to 8 network cameras directly; and if you disable the PoE interface, you can also connect to the online network cameras. And the PoE interface supports the Plug-and-Play function.

Example:

As for 7608/7708NI-SP NVR, when you want to connect 2 online cameras and connect 6 network cameras via PoE interfaces, you must disable 2 PoE interface in the Edit IP camera panel.

To add Cameras for NVR supporting PoE function:

Before you start:

Connect the network cameras via the PoE interfaces.

Steps:

1. Enter the Camera Management interface.

Main menu> Camera> Camera You can see the connected cameras are listed.

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Figure 2. 16 List of Connected Cameras

Note: The cameras connecting to the PoE interface cannot be deleted in this menu.

Click the Edit button.

Figure 2. 17 Edit IP Camera Interface

Note: Plug-and-Play means that the camera is connected to the PoE interface, so in this case, the parameters of

the camera can’t be edited. The IP address of the camera can only be edited in the Network Configuration interface, see Chapter 9.1 Configuring General Settings for detailed information.

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Icons

Description

Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection or sensor alarm)

Record (manual record, schedule record, motion detection or alarm triggered record)

Alarm & Record

3.1 Introduction of Live View

Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The NVR automatically enters Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus pressing the ESC many times (depending on which menu you’re on) brings you to the Live View mode.

Live View Icons

In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can know whether the channel is recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as possible.

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HDMI

VGA

CVBS

Main output

Auxiliary

output

√ √ √

HDMI

VGA

√ × √

HDMI

CVBS

× √ √

VGA

CVBS

× × √

CVBS

Functions

Front Panel Operation

Show single screen

Press the corresponding Alphanumeric button. E.g. Press 2 to display only the screen for channel 2.

Show multi-screen

Press the PREV/FOCUS- button.

Manually switch screens

Next screen: right/down direction button. Previous screen: left/up direction button.

Auto-switch

Press Enter button.

All-day playback

Press Play button.

Switch between main and aux output

Press Main/Aux button.

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode

In live view mode, there are many functions provided. The functions are listed below.

• Single Screen: showing only one screen on the monitor.

• Multi-screen: showing multiple screens on the monitor simultaneously.

• Auto-switch: the screen is auto switched to the next one. And you must set the dwell time for each screen on

the configuration menu before enabling the auto-switch.

Menu>Configuration>Live View>Dwell Time.

• All-day Playback: playback the recorded videos for current day.

• Aux/Main output switch: the NVR checks the connection of the output interfaces to define the main and

auxiliary output interfaces. The priority level for the main and aux output is HDMI>VGA>CVBS. This means if the HDMI is used, it will be the main output. If the HDMI is not used, the VGA output will be the main output. See the table below.

Table 3.2Priorities of Interfaces

 √ means the interface is in use, × means the interface is out of use or the connection is invalid. And the HDMI,

VGA and CVBScan be used at the same time.

When the aux output is enabled, the main output can’t do any operation, and you can do some basic operation on the live view mode for the Aux output.

Note：For DS-7600NI-ST/SP, there is only one audio output, the VGA output has a higher priority over CVBS

output. When you enable the audio in both the CVBS and VGA audio output, the audio from the audio out interface is for VGA.

3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View

Table 3.3 Front Panel Operation in Live View

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Name

Description

Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the mouse.

Single Screen

Switch to the single full screen by choosing channel number from the dropdown list.

Multi-screen

Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the dropdown list.

Previous Screen

Switch to the previous screen.

Next Screen

Switch to the next screen.

Start/Stop Auto-switch

Enable/disable the auto-switch of the screens.

Start Recording

Start normal recording or motion detection recording of all channels.

All-day Playback

Playback the video of the selected channel.

Aux Monitor

Switch to the auxiliary output mode and the operation for the main output is disabled.

3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View

Table 3.4 Mouse Operation in Live View

Note: The dwell time of the live view configuration must be set before using Start Auto-switch. Note: If you enter Aux monitor mode and the Aux monitor is not connected, the mouse operation is disabled; you

need to switch back to the Main output with the MAIN/AUX button on the front panel or remote.

Note: If the corresponding camera supports intelligent function, the Reboot Intelligence option is included when

right-clicking mouse on this camera.

Figure 3.1 Right-click Menu

3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor

Certain features of the Live View are also available while in an Aux monitor. These features include:

• Single Screen: Switch to a full screen display of the selected camera. Camera can be selected from a

dropdown list.

• Multi-screen: Switch between different display layout options. Layout options can be selected from a

dropdown list.

• Next Screen: When displaying less than the maximum number of cameras in Live View, clicking this

feature will switch to the next set of displays.

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Description

Icons

Description

Icons

Description

Enable Manual

Record

Instant Playback

Mute/Audio on

Capture

PTZ Control

Digital Zoom

Image Settings

• Playback: Enter into Playback mode.

• PTZ: Enter PTZ Control mode.

• Main Monitor: Enter Main operation mode.

Note: In the live view mode of the main output monitor, the menu operation is not available while Aux output

mode is enabled.

3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode

On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you single click the mouse in the corresponding screen.

Figure 3.2 Quick Setting Toolbar

Table 3.5Description of Quick Setting Toolbar Icons

Instant Playback only shows the record in last five minutes. If no record is found, it means there is no record

during the last five minutes.

Digital Zoom can zoom in the selected area to the full screen. You can left-click and draw to select the area to

zoom in, as shown in Figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3Digital Zoom

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Image Settings icon can be selected to enter the Image Settings menu.

Figure 3.4 Image Settings- Preset

You can also choose the Customize mode to set the image parameters like brightness, contrast, saturation and hue. Click the Restore button to restore the previous settings.

Figure 3.5 Image Settings- Customize

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3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings

Purpose:

Live View settings can be customized according to different needs. You can configure the output interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc.

Steps:

1. Enter the Live View Settings interface.

Menu> Configuration> Live View

Figure 3.6 Live View-General

The settings available in this menu include:

• Video Output Interface: Designates the output to configure the settings for. Outputs include HDMI

(depends on the model), VGA, Main CVBS and Spot Output.

Note: No CVBS spot out for DS-7600NI-ST/SP series NVR.

• Live View Mode: Designates the display mode to be used for Live View.

• Dwell Time: The time in seconds to dwell between switching of channels when enabling

auto-switch in Live View.

• Enable Audio Output: Enables/disables audio output for the selected video output.

• Event Output: Designates the output to show event video.

• Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time: The time in seconds to show alarm event screen.

2. Setting Cameras Order

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Figure 3.7 Live View- Camera Order

To set the camera order:

1) Select View.

2) Select the small window, and double-click on the channel number to display the channel on the

window.

You can click button to start live view for all the channels and click to stop all the live view.

3) Click the Apply button to save the setting.

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3.4 Channel-zero Encoding

Purpose:

Sometimes you need to get a remote view of many channels in real time from web browser or CMS(Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the bandwidth requirement without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported as an option for you.

Steps:

1. Enter the Live View Settings interface.

Menu> Configuration> Live View

2. Select the Channel-Zero Encoding tab.

Figure 3.8 Live View- Channel-Zero Encoding

3. Check the checkbox after Enable Channel Zero Encoding.

4. Configure the 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 IE browser of all the channels in one screen.

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3.5 User Logout

Purpose:

After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to do some operation, you need to enter user name and password tog in again.

Steps:

1. Enter the Shutdown menu.

Menu>Shutdown

Figure 3.9 Shutdown

2. Click Logout.

Note: After you have logged out the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to input a

user name and password to unlock the system.

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4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings

Purpose:

Follow the procedure to set the parameters for PTZ. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should be done before you control the PTZ camera.

Before you start:

Check that the PTZ and the NVR are connected properly through RS-485 interface.

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Settings interface.

Menu >Camera> PTZ

Figure 4.1 PTZ- General

2. Choose the camera for PTZ setting in the Camera dropdown list.

3. Enter the parameters of the PTZ camera.

Note: All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.

Example: If the PTZ camera uses the protocol of Hikvision, you should select Hikvision in the PTZ Protocol field.

4. Click Copy if you want to configure same settings to other PTZ cameras.

5. Click Apply button to save the settings.

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4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns

Before you start:

Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols.

4.2.1 Customizing Presets

Purpose:

Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an event takes place.

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.

Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings

Figure 4.2 PTZ- More Settings

2. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set preset.

3. Click the round icon before Save Preset.

4. Click the preset number to save the preset.

Repeat the steps2-4 to save more presets. If the number of the presets you want to save is more than 17, you can click […] and choose the available numbers.

Figure 4.3 More Presets

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4.2.2 Calling Presets

Purpose:

This feature enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event takes place.

Call preset in the PTZ setting interface:

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.

Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings

2. Check the round icon of Call Preset.

Figure 4.4 PTZ- Call Preset

3. Choose the preset number.

Call preset in live view mode:

Steps:

1. Press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick setting bar to enter

the PTZ setting menu in live view mode.

Figure 4.5 PTZ Toolbar

2. Choose Camera in the list on the menu.

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3. Choose preset in the Preset list.

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols

Purpose:

Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a set duration before moving on to the next key point. The key points are corresponding to the presets. The presets can be set following the steps above in Customizing Presets.

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.

Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings

2. Select patrol number.

3. Select the under Patrol option box to add key points for the patrol.

Figure 4.6 PTZ- Add Key Point

4. Configure key point parameters, such as the key point No., duration of staying for one key point and speed

of patrol. The key point is corresponding to the preset. The Key Point No. determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. The Duration refers to the time span to stay at the corresponding key point. The Speed defines the speed at which the PTZ will move from one key point to the next.

Figure 4.7Key point Configuration

5. Click OK to save the key point to the patrol.

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Repeat the above steps to add more key points. You can also delete all the key points by clicking the trash icon

Figure 4.8KeyPoints Deletion

4.2.4 Calling Patrols

Purpose:

Calling a patrol makes the PTZ to move according the predefined patrol path. Calling patrol in the PTZ setting interface: Steps:

1. In the PTZ setting interface.

Menu> Camera> PTZ> More Settings

2. Select the patrol number, and then click to call the patrol.

3. Click to stop it.

Calling patrol in live view mode:

Figure 4.9 Calling Patrol

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Steps:

1. Press PTZ control on the front panel or on the remote, or click PTZ Control icon on the quick setting

toolbar, to show the PTZ control toolbar.

2. Choose Patrol on the control bar.

3. Click the patrol you want to call.

Figure 4.10 PTZ Toolbar- Patrol

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns

Purpose:

Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to make the PTZ movement according to the predefined path.

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.

Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings

2. Choose pattern number in the option box.

Figure 4.11 PTZ- Pattern

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3. Click and use your mouse to drag the image or click the eight directional buttons in the control box

under the image to move the PTZ camera.

The movement of the PTZ is recorded as the pattern.

4. Click to save the pattern.

Repeat the above steps to save more patterns.

4.2.6 Calling Patterns

Purpose:

Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns.

Calling pattern in the PTZ setting interface

Steps:

1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.

Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings

2. Select the pattern number.

3. Click , then the PTZ moves according to the pattern. Click to stop it.

Figure 4.12 PTZ- Calling Pattern

Call pattern in live view mode.

Steps:

1. In the live view mode, press PTZ control on the front panel or on the remote control, or click PTZ Control

icon on the quick setting toolbar.

2. And then choose Pattern on the control bar.

3. Click the pattern number you want to call.

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Figure 4.13 PTZ Toolbar- Pattern

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Description

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Direction button and

the auto-cycle button

Zoom+, Focus+,

Iris+

Zoom-, Focus-, Iris-

The speed of the PTZ

movement

Light on/off

Wiper on/off

3D-Zoom

Image

Centralization

Preset

Patrol

Pattern Menu

Previous item

Next item

Start pattern/patrol

Stop the patrol or

pattern movement

Minimize

windows

Exit

4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar

In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on the remote control, or choose

the PTZ Control icon to enter the PTZ toolbar.

Table 4.1 Description of the PTZ toolbar icons

Figure 4.14 PTZ Toolbar

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Record and Capture Settings

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5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters

Purpose:

By configuring the encoding parameters you can define the parameters which affect the image quality, such as the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on. Before you start:

1. Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialize it.

(Menu>HDD>General)

Figure 5.1 HDD- General

2. Check the storage mode of the HDD

1) Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD.

2) If the HDD mode is Quota, please set the maximum record capacity and maximum picture capacity. For detailed information, see Chapter 10.5 Configuring Quota Mode.

3) If the HDD mode is Group, you should set the HDD group. For detailed information, see Chapter 5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture.

Figure 5.2 HDD- Advanced

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Steps:

1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the encoding parameters:

Menu>Record>Encoding

Figure 5.3 Record Encoding

2. Encoding Parameters Setting for Recording

1) Select Record tab page to configure. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, and other

parameters on your demand.

• Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an

alarm triggered the recording at 10:00, if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records it at 9:59:55.

• Post-record: The time you set to record after the event or the scheduled time. For example, when an

alarm triggered the recording ends at 11:00, if you set the post-record time as 5 seconds, it records till 11:00:05.

• Expired Time: The expired time is the longest time for a record file to be kept in the HDD, if the

deadline is reached, the file will be deleted. You can set the expired time to 0, and then the file will not be deleted. The actual keeping time for the file should be determined by the capacity of the HDD.

• Redundant Record/ Capture: Enabling redundant record or capture means you save the record and

captured picture in the redundant HDD. See Chapter 5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture.

• Record Audio: Check the checkbox to enable or disable audio recording.

2) Click Apply to save the settings.

Note: The redundant record/capture is to decide whether you want the camera to save the record files or

captured pictures in the redundant HDD. You must configure the redundant HDD in HDD settings. For detailed information, see Chapter 10.4.2 Setting HDD Property.

3. Encoding Parameters Settings for Sub-stream

1) Enter the Sub-stream tab page.

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Figure 5. 4 Substream Encoding

2) Configure the parameters of the camera.

3) Click Apply to save the settings.

4. Encoding Parameters Settings for Capture

1) Select the Capture.

Figure 5.5 Capture Encoding

2) Configure the parameters.

3) Click Apply to save the settings.

4) If the parameters can also be used to other channels, click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

Note: The interval is the time period between two capturing actions. You can configure all the parameters on

this menu on your demand.

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5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule

Purpose:

Set the record schedule, and then the camera automatically starts/stops recording according to the configured schedule.

Note: In this chapter, we take the record schedule procedure as an example, and the same procedure can be applied to

configure schedule for both recording and capture. To schedule the automatic capture, you need to choose the Capture tab in the Schedule interface.

Steps:

1. Enter the Record Schedule interface.

Menu>Record/Capture>Schedule

2. Configure Record Schedule

1) Select Record/Capture Schedule.

Figure 5.6 Record Schedule

2) Choose the camera you want to configure.

3) Select the check box after the Enable Schedule item.

There are two ways to edit the schedule.

4) Click Edit button or click on the color icon under the edit button and draw the schedule line on the

panel.

Edit the schedule:

I. In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule.

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Figure 5. 7 Recording Schedule Interface

You can click the button to set the accurate time of the schedule.

II. To schedule an all-day recording, check the checkbox after the All Day item.

Figure 5.8 Edit Schedule

III. To arrange other schedule, leave the All Day checkbox blank and set the Start/End time.

Note: Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods can’t be overlapped each other.

Repeat the above edit schedule steps to schedule recording or capture for other days in the week. If the schedule can also be applied to other days, click Copy.

Figure 5.9 Copy Schedule to Other Days

IV. Click OK to save setting and back to upper level menu.

V. Click Apply in the Record Schedule interface to save the settings.

Draw the schedule:

Click on the color icons, you can choose the schedule type as normal or event.

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Figure 5. 10 Draw the Schedule

Description of the color icons.

Figure 5. 11 Description of the color icons

Click the Apply button to validate the settings. If the settings can also be used to other channels, click Copy, and then choose the channel to which you want to copy.

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Figure 5.12 Copy Schedule to Other Channels

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5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture

Purpose:

Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the NVR can analyze it and do many actions to handle it. Enabling motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, audio warning, notify the surveillance center and so on. In this chapter, you can follow the steps to schedule a record which triggered by the detected motion.

Steps:

1. Enter the Motion Detection interface.

Menu>Camera>Motion

2. Configure Motion Detection：

1) Choose camera you want to configure.

2) Check the checkbox after Enable Motion Detection.

3) Drag and draw the area for motion detection by mouse. If you want to set the motion detection

for all the area shot by the camera, click Full Screen. To clear the motion detection area, click Clear.

Figure 5.13 Motion Detection

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Figure 5.14 Motion Detection- Mask

4) Click Handling, and the message box for channel information pop up.

Figure 5.15 Motion Detection Handling

5) Select the channels which you want the motion detection event to trigger recording.

6) Click Apply to save the settings.

7) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

8) Exit the Motion Detection menu.

3. Edit the Motion Detection Record Schedule. For the detailed information of schedule configuration, see

Chapter 5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule.

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5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture

Purpose:

Follow the procedure to configure alarm triggered recording or capture.

Steps:

1. Enter the Alarm setting interface.

Menu> Configuration> Alarm

2. Click Alarm Input.

1) Select Alarm Input number and configure alarm parameters.

2) Choose N.O (normally open) or N.C (normally closed) for alarm type.

3) Check the checkbox for Setting .

4) Click Handling.

Figure 5.16 Alarm Settings

Figure 5.17 Alarm Settings- Alarm Input

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Figure 5.18 Alarm Handling

5) Choose the alarm triggered recording channel.

6) Check the checkbox to select channel.

7) Click Apply to save settings.

8) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

Repeat the above steps to configure other alarm input parameters. If the setting can also be applied to other alarm inputs, click Copy and choose the alarm input number.

Figure 5.19 Copy Alarm Input

3. Edit the Alarm triggered record in the Record/Capture Schedule setting interface. For the detailed

information of schedule configuration, see Chapter 5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule.

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5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture

Purpose:

Follow the steps to set parameters for the manual record and continuous capture. Using manual record and continuous capture, you need to manually cancel the record and capture. The manual recording and manual continuous capture is prior to the scheduled recording and capture.

Steps:

1. Enter the Manual settings interface.

Menu> Manual Or press the REC/SHOT button on the front panel.

Figure 5.20 Manual Record

2. Enabling Manual Record

1) Select Record on the left bar.

2) Click the status button before camera number to change to .

3. Disable manual record.

Click the status button to change to .

Note: Green icon means that the channel is configured the record schedule. After rebooting all the

manual records enabled are canceled.

4. Enabling and disabling the continuous capture

1) Select Continuous Capture on the left bar.

Figure 5.21 Continuous Capture

2) Click the status button before camera number to change to .

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3) Disable continuous capture.

4) Click the status button to change to .

Note: Green icon means that the channel is configured the capture schedule. After rebooting, all the continuous

capture will be canceled.

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5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture

Purpose:

Follow the steps to configure the record or capture schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plan for recording and capture on holiday.

Steps:

1. Enter the Record setting interface.

Menu>Record

2. Choose Holiday on the left bar.

3. Enable Edit Holiday schedule.

1) Click to enter the Edit interface.

2) Check the checkbox after Enable Holiday.

3) Select Mode from the dropdown list.

There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule.

4) Set the start and end date.

5) Click Apply to save settings.

Figure 5.22 Holiday Settings

Figure 5.23 Edit Holiday Settings

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6) Click OK to exit the Edit interface.

4. Enter Record/Capture Schedule settings interface to edit the holiday recording schedule. See Chapter 5.2

Configuring Record/Capture Schedule.

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5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture

Purpose:

Enabling redundant recording and capture, which means saving the record files and captured pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and reliability. .

Steps:

1. Enter HDD Information interface.

Menu> HDD

Figure 5.24 HDD General

2. Select the HDD and click to enter the Local HDD Settings interface.

1) Set the HDD property to Redundant.

Figure 5.25 HDD General-Editing

2) Click Apply to save the settings.

3) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

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Note: You must set the Storage mode in the HDD advanced settings to Group before you set the HDD property to

Redundant. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 10.4 Managing HDD Group. There should be at least another HDD which is in Read/Write status.

3. Enter the Record setting interface.

Menu> Record> Encoding

1) Select Record tab.

Figure 5.26 Encoding Record

2) Select Camera you want to configure.

3) Check the checkbox of Redundant Record/Capture to Yes.

4) Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.

Repeat the above steps for configuring other channels.

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5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture

Purpose:

You can group the HDDs and save the record files and captured pictures in certain HDD group.

Steps:

1. Enter HDD setting interface.

Menu>HDD

Figure 5.27 HDD General

2. Select Advanced on the left bar.

Figure 5. 28 Storage Mode

Check whether the storage mode of the HDD is Group. If not, set it to Group. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 10.4 Managing HDD Group.

3. Select General in the left bar.

Click to enter editing interface.

4. Configuring HDD group.

1) Choose a group number for the HDD group.

2) Click Apply and then in the pop-up message box, click Yes to save your settings.

3) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

Repeat the above steps to configure more HDD groups.

5. Choose the Channels which you want to save the record files and captured pictures in the HDD group.

1) Select Advanced on the left bar.

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Figure 5.29 HDD Advanced

2) Choose Group number in the dropdown list of Record on HDD Group

3) Check the channels you want to save in this group.

4) Click Apply to save settings.

Note: After having configured the HDD groups, you can configure the Recording and Capture settings

following the procedure provided in Chapter 5.2-5.7.

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5.9 Files Protection

Purpose:

You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten.

Protect file by locking the record files:

Steps:

1. Enter Playback setting interface.

Menu> Playback

Figure 5.30 Playback

2. Select the channels you want to investigate by checking the checkbox to .

3. Configure the record type, file type start/end time.

4. Click Search to show the results.

Figure 5.31 Playback- Search Result

5. Protect the record files.

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1) Find the record files you want to protect, and then click the icon which will turn to ,

indicating that the file is locked.

Note: The record files of which the recording is still not completed can’t be locked.

2) Click to change it to to unlock the file and the file is not protected.

Figure 5.32 Unlocking Attention

Protect file by setting HDD property to Read-only

Steps:

1. Enter HDD setting interface.

Menu> HDD

Figure 5.33 HDD General

2. Click to edit the HDD you want to protect.

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Figure 5.34 HDD General- Editing

Note: To edit HDD property, you need to set the storage mode of the HDD to Group. See Chapter 10.4 Managing

HDD Group.

3. Set the HDD property to Read-only.

4. Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.

Note: You can’t save any files in a Read-only HDD. If you want to save files in the HDD, change the property to

R/W.

Note: If there is only one HDD and is set to Read-only, the NVR can’t record any files. Only live view mode is

available. If you set the HDD to Read-only when the NVR is saving files in it, then the file will be saved in next R/W HDD. If there is only one HDD, the recording will be stopped.

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C H A P T E R 6

Playback

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6.1 Playing Back Record Files

6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel

Purpose:

Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is supported.

Instant playback by channel

Steps:

Choose a channel in live view mode using the mouse and click the button in the quick setting toolbar.

Note: In the instant playback mode, only record files recorded during the last five minutes on this channel will

be played back.

Figure 6. 1 Instant Playback Interface

All-day Playback by channel

1. Enter the All-day Playback interface.

Mouse: right click a channel in live view mode and select All-day Playback from the menu, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. 2 Right-click Menu under Live View

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Front Panel: press PLAY button to play back record files of the channel under single-screen live view

mode.

Under multi-screen live view mode, the recorded files of the top-left channel will be played back.

Note: Pressing numerical buttons will switch playback to the corresponding channels during playback process.

2. Playback management.

The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing progress, as shown in Figure 6. 3.

Figure 6. 3 All-day Playback Interface

The channel and time selection menu displays by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface. Click the channel(s) if you want to switch playback to another channel or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels, as shown in Figure 6. 4.

Figure 6. 4 All-day Playback Interface with Channel List

Dates marked in colors:

: No record files in this day.

: There is record file(s) in this day (not current day).

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Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Audio

on/Mute

Start/Stop

clipping

30s forward

30s reverse

Add default

tag

Add

customized tag

Tag

management

Speed down

Pause reverse

play/

Reverse play/

Single-frame

reverse play

Pause

play/Play/Sing

le-frame play

Stop

Speed up

Previous day

Next day

Hide

Exit

Process bar

Video type bar

: Mouse cursor is located.

Figure 6. 5 Toolbar of All-day Playback

Table 6.1Detailed Explanation of All-day-playback Toolbar

Note:

1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate

special frames.

2. About video type bar: represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording

(motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm).

6.1.2 Playing Back by Time

Purpose:

Play back video files recorded in specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported.

Steps:

1. Enter playback interface.

Menu>Playback

2. Set search conditions and click the Playback button to enter Playback interface.

Figure 6. 6 Video Search by Time

In the Playback interface:

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Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Audio on/Mute

Start/Stop clipping

30s forward

30s reverse

Add default tag

Add customized tag

Tag

management

Speed down

Pause reverse

play/Reverse play/

Single-frame reverse

play

Pause

play/Play/Single-frame

play

Stop

Speed up

Video search

Exit

Hide

Progress bar

Video type bar

The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process, as shown in Figure

6. 7.

Figure 6. 7 Interface of Playback by Time

Figure 6. 8 Toolbar of Playback by Time

Table 6.2Detailed Explanation of Playback-by-time Toolbar

Note:

1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate

special frames.

2. About video type bar: represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording

(motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm).

6.1.3 Playing Back by Normal Video Search

Purpose:

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Play back video files searched out by restricting recording type and recording time. The video files in the result list are played back sequentially and channel switch is supported. Recording types contain Normal, Motion, Alarm, Motion / Alarm, Motion & Alarm, Manual and All.

Steps:

1. Enter Normal Video Search interface.

Menu>Playback>Normal

Set search condition and click Search button to enter the Search Result interface.

Figure 6. 9 Normal Video Search

2. Check detail information of record files.

If you want to know the record information of every camera, click Detail button and will pop up a window to show them, as shown in Figure 6. 10. Click or can switch to the previous or next page. Click Previous or Next button can switch to the date before or after the present date.

Click or at the left-top of the window can zoom in or out of the time bar

Figure 6. 10 Record Information

3. Choose a record file you want to play back.

If there is only one channel in the search result, clicking button takes you to Full-screen Playback interface of this channel.

If more than one channel is optional, clicking button takes you to step 3and step 4.

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Figure 6. 11 Result of Normal Video Search

4. Choose channels for simultaneous playback.

Note: Optional channels for simultaneous playback are the same as the channels chosen to search record files

in step 1. And the channel with the recorded file selected in step 2 is the main channel during multi-channel playback and it is displayed at the upper left corner. 4-ch, 8-ch and 16-ch devices support 4-ch, 8-ch and 16-ch simultaneous playback respectively.

Figure 6. 12 Select Channels for Synchronous Playback

5. Synchronous Playback interface.

The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process.

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Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Audio on/Mute

Start/Stop clipping

30s forward

30s reverse

Add default tag

Add customized tag

Tag

management

Speed down

Pause reverse

play/Reverse play/

Single-frame reverse

Pause

play/Play/Single-frame

play

Stop

Speed up

Figure 6. 13 4-ch Synchronous Playback Interface

The hidden list of recorded files displays by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.

Figure 6. 14 4-ch Synchronous Playback Interface with Video List

Figure 6. 15 Toolbar of Normal Playback

Table 6.3Detailed Explanation of Normal Playback Toolbar

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play

Previous file

Next file

Video search

Exit

Hide toolbar

Progress bar

Video type

bar

Note:

1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate

special frames.

2. About video type bar: represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording

(motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm).

6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search

Purpose:

Play back record files on one or several channels searched out by restricting event type (e.g. alarm input and motion detection). Channel switch is supported.

Steps:

1. Enter the Event Search interface.

Menu>Playback>Event

2. Select Alarm Input as the event type.

3. Click Search button to enter the Search Result interface.

Figure 6. 16 Video Search by Alarm Input

If you want to play back recorded files associated with motion detection, choose Motion as event type and click Search button to enter the Search Result interface.

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Figure 6. 17 Video Search by Motion

4. Click button to enter the Playback interface.

If there is only one channel is triggered by an alarm input, clicking button takes you to Full-screen Playback interface of this channel.

If several channels are triggered, clicking button takes you to step 7and then step 8.

Note: Pre-play and post-play can be configured.

Figure 6. 18 Result of Video Search by Alarm Input

5. Click Details button to view detailed information of the record file, e.g. start time, end time, file size, etc.

Figure 6. 19 Event Details Interface

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Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Audio on/Mute

Start/Stop clipping

30s forward

30s reverse

Add default tag

Add customized tag

Tag

management

Speed down

Pause reverse

play/Reverse play/

Pause

play/Play/Single-frame

Stop

Speed up

6. Playback interface.

The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process.

Figure 6. 20 Interface of Playback by Event

The hidden list of events will be displayed by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.

Figure 6. 21 Playback Interface with Alarm Input List

Figure 6. 22 Toolbar of Playback by Event

Table 6.4Detailed Explanation of Playback-by-event Toolbar

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Single-frame reverse

play

Previous event

Next event

Event search

Exit

Hide

Progress bar

Video type

bar

Note:

1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate

special frames.

2. About video type bar: represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording

(motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm).

6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag

Purpose:

Video tag allows you to record related information like people and location of a certain time point during playback. You are also allowed to use video tag(s) to search for record files and position time point.

Before playing back by tag:

1. Enter Playback interface.

Figure 6. 23 Interface of Playback by Time

Click button to add default tag. Click button to add customized tag and input tag name.

Note: Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file.

2. Tag management.

Click button to check, edit and delete tag(s).

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Figure 6. 24 Tag Management Interface

Steps:

1. Enter Tag Search interface.

Menu>Playback>Tag Choose channels, tag type and time, and click Search to enter Search Result interface.

Note: Two tag types are selectable: All and Tag Keyword. Input keyword if you choose Tag Keyword.

Figure 6. 25 Video Search by Tag

2. Set playback conditions and tag management.

Choose the tag name of the recorded file you want to play back; it can be edited or deleted. Pre-play and post-play time can be set according to actual needs.

Note: Pre-play time and post-play time is added to the time point of the tag.

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Figure 6. 26 Result of Video Search by Tag

3. Playback by tag.

Choose a tag and click button to play back the related record file.

Figure 6. 27 Interface of Playback by Tag

The hidden list of tags will be displayed by moving the mouse to the right of the playback interface.

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Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Audio on/Mute

Start/Stop clipping

30s forward

30s reverse

Add default tag

Add customized tag

Tag

management

Speed down

Pause reverse

play/Reverse play/

Single-frame reverse

play

Pause

play/Play/Single-frame

play

Stop

Speed up

Previous tag

Next tag

Tag search

Exit

Hide

Progress bar

Video type

bar

Figure 6. 28 Interface of Playback by Tag with Video List

Figure 6. 29 Toolbar of Playback by Tag

Table 6.5Detailed Explanation of Playback-by-tag Toolbar

Note:

1. Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate

special frames.

2. About video type bar: represents normal recording (manual or schedule); represents event recording

(motion, alarm, motion | alarm, motion & alarm).

6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs

Purpose:

Play back record file(s) associated with channels after searching system logs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Key Features

C H A P T E R 1

Introduction

1.1 Front Panel

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations

1.3 USB Mouse Operation

1.4 Input Method Description

1.5 Rear Panel

1.6 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR

C H A P T E R 2

Getting Started

2.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration

2.2 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras

2.2.1 Adding the on-line IP cameras

C H A P T E R 3

Live View

3.1 Introduction of Live View

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode

3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View

3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View

3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor

3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode

3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings

3.4 Channel-zero Encoding

3.5 User Logout

C H A P T E R 4

PTZ Controls

4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings

4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns

4.2.1 Customizing Presets

4.2.2 Calling Presets

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols

4.2.4 Calling Patrols

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns

4.2.6 Calling Patterns

4.3 PTZ Control Toolbar

C H A P T E R 5

Record and Capture Settings

5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters

5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule

5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record and Capture

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record and Capture

5.5 Manual Record and Continuous Capture

5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture

5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture

5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture

5.9 Files Protection

C H A P T E R 6

Playback

6.1 Playing Back Record Files

6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel

6.1.2 Playing Back by Time

6.1.3 Playing Back by Normal Video Search

6.1.4 Playing Back by Event Search

6.1.5 Playing Back by Tag

6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs