HIKVISION DS-9508NIRT, DS-9516NIST, DS-9532NIRT, DS-9516NIRT, DS-8508NIST Quick Operation Manual

Network Video Recorder

Quick Operation Guide

UD.6L0202B1351A01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NVR Pre-Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 2

NVR Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Hard Disk Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Front Panels ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

DS-9500NI-ST/RT Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 6

DS-8500NI-ST Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 6

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Wiring of Alarm Input ................................................................................................................................ 8

Wiring of Alarm Output ............................................................................................................................. 8

Using of Alarm Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 8

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 9

DS-9500NI-ST ........................................................................................................................................... 9

DS-9500NI-RT ......................................................................................................................................... 10

DS-8500NI-ST ......................................................................................................................................... 11

HDD Storage Calculation Chart ................................................................................................................... 12

Basic Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Power On ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Power Off ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Login and Exit.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Accessing the Device by Client Software ........................................................................................ 13

Accessing the Device by Web Browser ............................................................................................ 14

Camera Management ............................................................................................................................... 15

Quick Adding IP Cameras ................................................................................................................ 15

Manually Adding IP Cameras .......................................................................................................... 16

Live View ................................................................................................................................................. 16

Getting Live View ............................................................................................................................ 17

Multi-window Division .................................................................................................................... 17

One-touch RAID Configuration ............................................................................................................... 18

Recording and Capturing ......................................................................................................................... 19

Manual Recording and Capturing .................................................................................................... 19

Schedule Recording and Capturing .................................................................................................. 19

Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 21

One-touch Backup.................................................................................................................................... 23

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.

Series

Model

Type

9500NI-ST

DS-9508NI-ST
DS-9516NI-ST
DS-9532NI-ST
DS-9564NI-ST

Network Video Recorder

9500NI-RT

DS-9508NI-RT
DS-9516NI-RT
DS-9532NI-RT
DS-9564NI-RT

Network Video Recorder

8500NI-ST

DS-8508NI-ST
DS-8516NI-ST
DS-8532NI-ST
DS-8564NI-ST

Network Video Recorder

NVR Pre-Installation

The DS-9500/8500NI-ST and DS-9500NI-RT Series NVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should
be installed with care. Please take into consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the
NVR.

1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.

2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.

3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.

NVR Installation

During the installation of the NVR:

1. Use brackets for rack mounting.

2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.

3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.

4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.

5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75in) of space between racks mounted devices.

6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.

7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.

8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.

Hard Disk Installation

Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Steps (for DS-9500NI-ST/RT):

1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.

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2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.

3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.

4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.

5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished the installation of all

hard disks, close the front panel and lock it with the key again.

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Steps (for DS-8500NI-ST):

1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.

2. Insert the HDD to the HDD rack and secure the HDD with screws.

3. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.

4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

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5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.

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Front Panels

DS-9500NI-ST/RT Front Panel

DS-8500NI-ST Front Panel

No.

Name

Description

1

Status
LED
Indicators

Power

Turning red indicates power is connected but the system isn’t
running; turning blue indicates power is connected and the system is
running.

Alarm

Alarm LED turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.

TX/RX

TX/RX LED flashes blue when network connection is functioning
properly.

HDD

HDD LED flashes red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.

Ready

Ready LED turns blue when NVR is functioning properly.

Archive
(for DS-8500NI-ST
series)

Archive LED flashes blue when data is being backed up.

2

Backup Button

Back up video files.

3

USB Ports

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

4

Power Button

Powers NVR on/off.

5

Channel Status Indicators

Blue indicates recording, red indicates network connection, and
purple indicates recording and network connection.

6

Front Panel Lock
(for DS-9500NI-ST&RT series)

You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.

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Rear Panel

No.

Item

Description

1

RS-232

Connects to RS-232 devices.

2

eSATA

Backup/extended storage interface, connect to external SATA disk,
DVD-R/W, disk array, etc.

3

LAN

2 network interfaces.

4
RS-485

Connect to RS-485 devices, e.g., P/T receiver, etc. Use the T+ and T
－terminals of RS-485 interface to connect to the R+ and R­terminals of the receiver.

ALARM IN

16 relay alarm inputs

ALARM OUT

4 relay alarm outputs

5

GND

Grounding

6

POWER

100 ~ 240 VAC power supply

7

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device.

8

USB

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

9

RS-485 Matching
Resistor Switch (SW)

Connection of 120-ohm terminator for RS-485 bus. ON=connected;
OFF=disconnected.

10

RESET

Press and hold it for 10 seconds to reset all parameters to default
settings.

The RS-485 interface of the device is reserved for future use.