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Network Video Recorder
User Manual (V2.3.3)
UD.6L0202D1062A01
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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:
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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
• Unit is designed for indoor use only.
• Keep all liquids away from the device.
• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
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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
9600NI-ST
DS-9608NI-ST
DS-9616NI-ST
DS-9632NI-ST
DS-9664NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
9600NI-RT
DS-9608NI-RT
DS-9616NI-RT
DS-9632NI-RT
DS-9664NI-RT
Network Video Recorder
9600NI-XT
DS-9616NI-XT
DS-9632NI-XT
DS-9664NI-XT
Network Video Recorder
8600NI-ST
DS-8608NI-ST
DS-8616NI-ST
DS-8632NI-ST
DS-8664NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7700NI-ST
DS-7708NI-ST
DS-7716NI-ST
DS-7732NI-ST
DS-7764NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7700NI-SP
DS-7708NI-SP
DS-7716NI-SP
DS-7732NI-SP
Network Video Recorder
7600NI-ST
DS-7608NI-ST
DS-7616NI-ST
DS-7632NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7600NI-SP
DS-7608NI-SP
DS-7616NI-SP
DS-7632NI-SP
Network Video Recorder
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Product Key Features
General
Connectable to network cameras, network dome and encoders.
Connectable to the third-party network cameras like ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon,
PANASONIC, Pelco, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, Vivotek and ZAVIO, and cameras that adopt
ONVIF or PSIA protocol.
PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.
Each channel supports dual-stream.
Up to 64 network cameras can be connected for DS-9600/8600NI and DS-7700NI-ST series NVR,
and 32 network cameras for DS-7600NI and DS-7700NI-SP series.
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality,
etc.
The quality of the input and output 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 channels is adjustable.
Live view screen can be switched in group, and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also
provided, and 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.
Multiple PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern.
Zooming in by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
For 9600NI-XT series, up to 16 SATA hard disks and 2 eSATA disks can be connected. For
7600NI-ST/SP series, 2 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disks can be connected. For 7700NI-ST/SP
series, 4 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can be connected. And up to 8 SATA hard disks and 1
eSATA disk can be connected for other models. (Each disk with a maximum of 4TB storage
capacity.)
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 IP SAN disk) can be connected.
Support eSATA disks for recording or backup.
Support S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection. (Not supported with DS-9600NI-RT series NVR.)
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.
Support RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10 storage scheme. And 8 virtual disks can be configured.
(Only for the DS-9600NI-RT series NVR.)
Recording, Capture and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration.
Continuous and event video recording parameters.
Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm.
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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.
Provide new playback interface with easy and flexible operation.
Searching and playing back record files by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.
Smart search for the selected area in the video.
Zooming in when playback.
Reverse playback of multi-channel.
Supports pause, play reverse, speed up, speed down, skip forward, and skip backward when playback,
and 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
Operable 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 modes are configurable:
multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc. (Two NIC are only for the
DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT and DS-8600NI-ST series NVR.)
8 independent PoE network interfaces are provided for DS-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.
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP.
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Remote web browser access by HTTPS ensures high security.
Remote reverse playback via RTSP.
Support accessing by the platform via ONVIF.
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking of the record files, and support
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
Remotely start/stop recording.
Remotely start/stop alarm output.
Remote PTZ control.
Remote JPEG capture.
Two-way audio 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
Chapter 1 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
Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................ 29
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR ...................................................................................... 30
2.2 Using the Wizard for basic configuration ...................................................................................... 32
2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras ........................................................................................ 37
2.3.1 Adding the online IP Cameras ..................................................................................... 37
2.3.2 Editing the connected IP cameras and Configuring Customized Protocols ................. 38
2.3.3 Editing IP cameras connected to the PoE interfaces (Only for DS-7600/7700NI-SP series
NVR) .................................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 3 Live View ..................................................................................................................................... 43
3.1 Introduction of Live View ............................................................................................................. 44
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode ...................................................................................................... 45
3.2.1 Front Panel Operation on Live View ........................................................................... 45
3.2.2 Using the Mouse in Live View .................................................................................... 46
3.2.3 Using an Auxiliary Monitor ........................................................................................ 46
3.2.4 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode.................................................................. 47
3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings ........................................................................................................ 50
3.4 Channel-zero Encoding ................................................................................................................. 52
3.5 User Logout ................................................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls............................................................................................................................... 54
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings .............................................................................................................. 55
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns......................................................................................... 56
4.2.1 Customizing Presets .................................................................................................... 56
4.2.2 Calling Presets ............................................................................................................ 57
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols .................................................................................................... 58
4.2.4 Calling Patrols ............................................................................................................. 59
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns .................................................................................................. 60
4.2.6 Calling Patterns ........................................................................................................... 61
4.3 PTZ Control Panel ......................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 5 Record and Capture Settings ..................................................................................................... 64
5.1 Configuring Parameters ................................................................................................................. 65
5.2 Configuring Record/Capture Schedule .......................................................................................... 67
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
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5.6 Configuring Holiday Record and Capture ..................................................................................... 75
5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture ............................................................................ 77
5.8 Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture.................................................................... 79
5.9 Files Protection .............................................................................................................................. 80
Chapter 6 Playback ...................................................................................................................................... 82
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................ 83
6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel ............................................................................................ 83
6.1.2 Playing Back by Time ................................................................................................. 85
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search .................................................................................... 86
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ................................................................................................... 89
6.1.5 Playing Back by System Logs ..................................................................................... 92
6.1.6 Playing Back External File .......................................................................................... 93
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ................................................................................................... 95
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame .................................................................................... 95
6.2.2 Smart Search ............................................................................................................... 95
6.2.3 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................... 98
6.2.4 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel ............................................................................ 98
6.3 Picture Playback .......................................................................................................................... 100
Chapter 7 Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 102
7.1 Backing up Record Files ............................................................................................................. 103
7.1.1 Quick Export ............................................................................................................. 103
7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search ........................................................................ 104
7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search ..................................................................................... 111
7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips ............................................................................................ 113
7.2 Backing up Pictures ..................................................................................................................... 116
7.3 Managing Backup Devices .......................................................................................................... 118
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................... 121
8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm .................................................................................................. 122
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ................................................................................................................. 124
8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm ........................................................................................................ 127
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm .............................................................................................. 129
8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm ......................................................................................................... 131
8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions ................................................................................................. 132
8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually .......................................................................... 134
Chapter 9 Network Settings ....................................................................................................................... 135
9.1 Configuring General Settings ...................................................................................................... 136
9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ................................................................................................... 138
9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ..................................................................................... 138
9.2.2 Configuring DDNS ................................................................................................... 138
9.2.3 Configuring NTP Server ........................................................................................... 142
9.2.4 Configuring SNMP ................................................................................................... 142
9.2.5 Configuring Remote Alarm Host .............................................................................. 143
9.2.6 Configuring Multicast ............................................................................................... 143
9.2.7 Configuring RTSP ..................................................................................................... 144
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9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports ......................................................................... 144
9.2.9 Configuring HTTPS Port .......................................................................................... 145
9.2.10 Configuring Email .................................................................................................... 145
9.2.11 Configuring UPnP™ ................................................................................................. 147
9.2.12 Configuring High-speed Download .......................................................................... 149
9.3 Checking Network Traffic ........................................................................................................... 150
9.4 Configuring Network Detection .................................................................................................. 151
9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ................................................................... 151
9.4.2 Exporting Network Packet ........................................................................................ 151
9.4.3 Checking the network status ..................................................................................... 152
9.4.4 Checking Network Statistics ..................................................................................... 153
Chapter 10 RAID ................................................................................................................................. 155
10.1 Configuring Array and Virtual Disk ............................................................................................ 156
10.1.1 One-touch Configuration .......................................................................................... 157
10.1.2 Manually Creating Array and Virtual Disk................................................................ 158
10.2 Rebuilding Array ......................................................................................................................... 163
10.2.1 Automatically Rebuilding Array ............................................................................... 163
10.2.2 Manually Rebuilding Array ....................................................................................... 164
10.3 Repairing Virtual Disk ................................................................................................................. 166
10.4 Deleting Array / Virtual Disk ....................................................................................................... 167
10.4.1 Deleting the Virtual Disk........................................................................................... 167
10.4.2 Deleting the Array ..................................................................................................... 167
10.5 Migrating and Extending ............................................................................................................. 169
10.6 Upgrading Firmware ................................................................................................................... 172
Chapter 11 HDD Management............................................................................................................ 173
11.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................ 174
11.2 Managing Network HDD ............................................................................................................ 176
11.3 Managing eSATA ........................................................................................................................ 178
11.4 Managing HDD Group ................................................................................................................ 179
11.4.1 Setting HDD Groups ................................................................................................. 179
11.4.2 Setting HDD Property ............................................................................................... 180
11.5 Configuring Quota Mode............................................................................................................. 182
11.6 Checking HDD Status ................................................................................................................. 184
11.7 HDD Detection ............................................................................................................................ 186
11.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms .................................................................................................. 188
Chapter 12 Camera Settings ............................................................................................................... 189
12.1 Configuring OSD Settings ........................................................................................................... 190
12.2 Configuring Privacy Mask........................................................................................................... 191
12.3 Configuring Video Parameters .................................................................................................... 192
Chapter 13 NVR Management and Maintenance ............................................................................. 193
13.1 Viewing System Information ....................................................................................................... 194
13.1.1 Viewing Device Information ..................................................................................... 194
13.1.2 Viewing Camera Information .................................................................................... 194
13.1.3 Viewing Record Information ..................................................................................... 194
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13.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information ...................................................................................... 195
13.1.5 Viewing Network Information .................................................................................. 196
13.1.6 Viewing HDD Information ....................................................................................... 196
13.2 Searching & Export Log Files ..................................................................................................... 198
13.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files .................................................................................... 201
13.4 Upgrading System ....................................................................................................................... 202
13.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ......................................................................... 202
13.4.2 Upgrading by FTP ..................................................................................................... 202
13.5 Restoring Default Settings ........................................................................................................... 204
Chapter 14 Others ................................................................................................................................ 205
14.1 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port................................................................................................... 206
14.2 Configuring General Settings ...................................................................................................... 207
14.3 Configuring DST Settings ........................................................................................................... 208
14.4 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters ...................................................................... 209
14.5 Managing User Accounts............................................................................................................. 210
14.5.1 Adding a User ........................................................................................................... 210
14.5.2 Deleting a User ......................................................................................................... 212
14.5.3 Editing a User ........................................................................................................... 213
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 214
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 215
FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................... 216
Summary of Changes ............................................................................................................................. 221
List of Compatible IP Cameras .............................................................................................................. 222
List of Hikvision IP Cameras ......................................................................................................... 222
List of Third-party IP Cameras ....................................................................................................... 226
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 Front Panel
Figure 1. 1 DS-9600NI-ST/RT
Figure 1. 2 DS-9600NI-XT
Figure 1. 3 DS-8600NI-ST
Table 1. 1 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Ready indicator is normally blue, indicating that the device is
functioning properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR
remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD
Blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
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No.
Name
Function Description
MODEM
(Not for
DS-9600NI-XT)
Reserved for future usage.
TX/RX
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.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
Front Panel Lock
(for DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT series)
You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.
4
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
5
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 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.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
Composite
Keys
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 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/ZOO
M-
Switch between main and spot output.
In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.
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No.
Name
Function Description
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.
In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ
camera.
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Control
Buttons
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.
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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/RT/XT 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
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No.
Name
Function Description
forward/backward in records files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
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POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
Figure 1. 4 DS-7700NI-ST/SP
Table 1. 2 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
READY
The indicator is green when the device is running normally.
STATUS
The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled;
The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT)
are used;
The light is out when none of the above condition is met.
ALARM
The light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD
Blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network connection is functioning normally.
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
3
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
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.
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No.
Name
Function Description
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play the
video by a single frame.
In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to pause or
resume auto sequence.
4
Composite
Keys
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.)
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/PRE
V
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.
5
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up
and down.
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No.
Name
Function Description
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode, it can be used to jump 30s
forward/backward in video files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
6
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
7
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Figure 1. 5 DS-7600NI-ST/SP
Table 1. 3 Description of Control Panel Buttons
No.
Name
Function Description
1
USB Interface
Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory devices.
2
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/
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.
3
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.)
4
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”;
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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”;
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.
5
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
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.
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1.2 IR Remote Control Operations
The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1. 6.
Note: Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.
Figure 1. 6 Remote Control
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones on the front panel. See Table 1.5.
Table 1. 4 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons
No.
Name
Description
1
POWER
Power on/off the device.
2
DEV
Enables/Disables Remote Control.
3
Alphanumeric Buttons
Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.
4
EDIT Button
Same as EDIT/IRIS+ button on front panel.
5
A Button
Same as A/FOCUS+ button on front panel.
6
REC Button
Same as REC/SHOT button on front panel.
7
PLAY Button
Same as the PLAY/AUTO button on front panel.
8
INFO Button
Reserved.
9
VOIP/MON Button
Same as the MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button on front panel.
10
MENU Button
Same as the MENU/WIPER button on front panel.
11
PREV Button
Same as the PREV/FOCUS- button on front panel.
12
DIRECTION/ENTER
Same as the DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel.
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Buttons
13
PTZ Button
Same as the PTZ/IRIS- button on front panel.
14
ESC Button
Same as the ESC button on front panel.
15
RESERVED
Reserved for future usage.
16
F1 Button
Same as the F1/LIGHT button on front panel.
17
PTZControl Buttons
Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.
18
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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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. 5 Description of the Mouse Control
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.
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1.4 Input Method Description
Figure 1. 7 Soft Keyboard
Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:
Table 1. 6 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons
Icons
Description
Icons
Description
English
Capital English
Numbers
Symbols
Lowercase/Uppercase
Backspace
Space
Enter
Exit
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1.5 Rear Panel
Figure 1. 8 DS-9600NI-ST/RT
Figure 1. 9 DS-9600NI-XT
Figure 1. 10 DS-8600NI-ST
Figure 1. 11 DS-7700NI-ST
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Table 1. 7 Description of Rear Panel Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
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.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, DVD-R/W.
8
LAN Interface
Connectors for LAN (Local Area Network).
1 LAN interface provided for DS-7700NI-ST and 2 LAN interfaces for
DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT and DS-8600NI-ST.
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120Ω resistance.
10
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.
11
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
12
AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
14
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Figure 1. 12 DS-7700NI-SP
Table 1. 8 Description of Rear Panel Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
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.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
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4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
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.
10
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.
11
GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
12
AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
14
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
15
Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
Figure 1. 13 DS-7600NI-ST
Table 1. 9 Description of Rear Panel Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2 AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
3
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
USB
Connects USB disks and devices.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
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.
10
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
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Figure 1. 14 DS-7600NI-SP
Table 1. 10 Description of Rear Panel Interfaces
No.
Item
Description
1
Network Interfaces
with PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
3
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
4
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
5
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
6
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
7
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
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.
10
Power Supply
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
USB
Connects USB disks and devices.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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2.1 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 2. 1 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.
Rebooting the NVR
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