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EU Conformity Statement
This product and, if applicable, the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore
with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD
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The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
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Series
Model
DS-9608NI
-
I8
DS-9616NI
-I8
DS-9632NI
-I8
DS-9664NI
-I8
DS-9616NI
-
I16
DS-9632NI
-
I16
DS-9664NI
-
I16
DS-7608NI
-I2
DS-7616NI
-I2
DS-7608NI
-
I2/8P
DS-7616NI
-
I2/16P
DS-7708NI
-I4
DS-7716NI
-I4
DS-7732NI
-I4
DS-7708NI
-
I4/8P
DS-7716NI
-
I4/16P
DS-7732NI
-
I4/16P
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of
the main
text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in
Applicable Models
This manual applies to the models listed in the following table:
DS-9600NI-I8
DS-9600NI-I16
DS-7600NI-I2
DS-7600NI-I2/P
DS-7700NI-I4
DS-7700NI-I4/P
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows:
equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
death or serious injury.
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Safety Instructions
•Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
•In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety
regulations of the nation and region. Refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
•Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with 100 to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 Standard. Refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.
•Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
overheating or a fire hazard.
• Make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
• If smoke, odor, or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once, unplug the power
cable, and then contact the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, be advised of the following tips:
• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
• 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 a 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.
Product Key Features
General
• Connectable to network cameras, network domes, and encoders
• Connectable to third-party network cameras, including ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom,
Canon, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Vivotek, Zavio, and cameras that adopt the
ONVIF or PSIA protocol
• Connectable to smart IP cameras
• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MPEG4 video formats
• PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs
• Each channel supports dual streams
• Up to 8/16/32/64 network cameras can be added according to model
• Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality, etc.
•The quality of the input and output record is configurable
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Local Monitoring
• HDMI/VGA1 and HDMI2/VGA2 outputs provided
• HDMI video output at up to 4K resolution
• Multiple screen display in Live View is supported, and the display sequence of channels is
adjustable
•Live view screen can be switched in groups. Manual switch and auto-switch are provided and
the auto-switch interval is configurable.
• 3D positioning supported by I Series devices in Live View
• Configurable main stream and sub-stream for Live View
• Quick setting menu is provided for Live View
• POS information overlay on Live View
• Motion detection, video tampering, 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 the mouse
HDD Management
•Up to 16 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can be connected for DS-9600NI-M8 and
DS-96128NI-I16/C, and up to 8 SATA hard disks and 1 eSATA disk can be connected for
DS-9600NI-M8
• Up to 8 TB storage capacity for each disk supported
19.4.3 Setting Local Live View Permission for Non-Admin Users 180
19.4.4 Editing the Admin User 181
19.4.5 Editing an Operator/Guest User 182
19.4.6 Deleting a User 183
Chapter 20 Appendix 184
20.1 Glossary 184
20.2 Troubleshooting 185
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Front Panel
1.1.1 DS-9600NI Series
Figure 1-1 DS-9600NI-I8 Series
Figure 1-2 DS-9600NI-I16 Series
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No. Name
Function Description
ALARM
Red when a sensor alarm is detected
RE
ADY B
lue when the device is functioning properly
B
lue when device is controlled by an IR remote
R
ed when controlled by a keyboard
, purple when IR remote and keyboard used at same time
HDD Flickers red when data is being read from or writte
n to HDD
MODEM
Reserved for future usage
Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly
B
lue when the device is in armed status; at this time, an alarm is enabled when an event is
detected.
O
ff when the device is un
armed. The arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing and
holding the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in
Live View
mode.
2 IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control
3 Front Panel Lock
Locks or unlocks the panel by the key
4 DVD-R/W Slot for DVD
-R/W disk
Switches to the corresponding channel in
Live View
or PTZ control mode
Inputs numbers and characters in edit mode
Switches between channels in playback mode
B
lue when the corresponding channel is recording; red when
the channel is in network
transmission status; pink when the channel is recording and transmitting
6 USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Returns
to the previous
menu
Press
to a
rm/disarm
the device in
Live View
mode
Enters the Manual Record settings menu
Press followed by a numeric button to call a PTZ preset in PTZ control settings
Turns audio on/off in playback mode
Enters pla
yback mode
Automatically scans in the PTZ control menu
ZOOM+
Zooms in the PTZ camera in the PTZ control setting
Adjusts focus in the PTZ Control menu
Switches
input method
(upper and lower case alphabet, symbols
, numeric)
Edits text fields. When editing text fields, also deletes character in front of cursor.
Checks the checkbox in checkbox fields.
Adjusts the
camera
iris in PTZ control mode
Generates video clips for backup in playback mode
Enters/exits t
he USB device and eSATA HDD
folder
MAIN/SPOT/
Switches between main and spot output
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode
Selects all items used in a list field
Turns on/off PTZ light
(if applicable) in PTZ control mode
S
witches between play and reverse play in playback mode
Cycles through tab pages
Switches between channels in synchronous playback mode
Returns to the Main menu (after successful login)
Press and hold button for five seconds
to turn off audible key beep
Starts wiper (if applicable) in PTZ control mode
Shows/hides the control interface in playback mode
Switches between single screen and multi
-
screen mode
Adjusts the focus in conjunction with the A/FOC
US+ button in PTZ control mode
Enters the PTZ Control mode
Adjusts the PTZ camera
iris in PTZ control mode
Navigates between
menu
fields and items
In playback mode, use the Up and Down buttons to speed up
and slow down recorded video.
Use the Left and Right buttons to select the next and previous video files.
Cycles through channels in
Live View
mode
Controls PTZ camera
movement
in PTZ control mode
Confirms selection in any menu mode
Ch
ecks the
checkbox fields
Plays or pauses the video playing in playback mode
Advances the video by a single frame in single
-
frame playback mode
Stops/starts auto switch in auto
-
switch mode
Moves the active selection up and
down in a menu
Cycles through channels in
Live View
mode
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in playback mode
Controls PTZ camera
movement
in PTZ control mode
10 POWER ON/OFF
Long press for more than 3 seconds to turn on/off the
device
Table 1-1 Panel Description
Status
1
Indicators
5 Alphanumeric Buttons
ESC
REC/SHOT
PLAY/AUTO
STATUS
GUARD
7
8
A/FOCUS+
EDIT/IRIS+
Composite
Keys
ZOOM-
F1/LIGHT
F2/AUX
MENU/WIPER
PREV/FOCUS-
PTZ/IRIS-
DIRECTION
Control
Buttons
ENTER
9 JOG SHUTTLE Control
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No. Name
Function Description
POWER
Green when
device
is powered up
HDD Blinks red when
HDD is reading/writing
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network con
nection is functioning norma
lly
C
onfirm
s selection in menu mode; or used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch
P
lay/pause video
in playback mode
P
lay video by a single frame
in single
-
frame play mode
Pause/resume auto sequence in auto sequence view mode
N
avigate between fields and items and select setting parameters
in menu mode
Up/
Down buttons speed up and slow down record playing, and
Left/
Right buttons move
the recording 30s forwards or backwards
, in playback mode
Up/D
own
buttons
adjust the
image parameters
level bar in the image setting interface
.
B
uttons switch channels
in
Live View
mode
.
4 Back
Back to previous menu
5 POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch
6 MENU
Access the main menu interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) p
orts for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard
Disk Drive (HDD)
No. Name
Connections
1 POWER
Green when
device
is powered up
2 HDD Flickers red when data is be
ing read from or written t
o HDD
3 Tx/Rx
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
1.1.2 DS-7700NI Series
Table 1-2 Panel Description
Status
1
Indicators
2 ENTER
Figure 1-3 DS-7700NI Series
3 DIRECTION
7 USB Interface
1.1.3 DS-7600NI Series
Table 1-3 Panel Description
Figure 1-4 DS-7600NI Series
4 USB Interface
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1.2 IR Remote Control Operations
The device may be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1-5.
Batteries (2 × AAA) must be installed before operation.
The IR remote control is set at the factory to control the device (using default Device ID# 255)
without any additional steps. Device ID# 255 is the default universal device identification number
shared by the devices. You may also pair an IR remote control to a specific device by changing the
Device ID#, as follows:
Pairing (Enabling) the IR Remote Control to a Specific Device (optional)
You can pair an IR remote control to a specific device by creating a user-defined Device ID#. This
feature is useful when using multiple IR remote controls and devices.
On the NVR:
Step 1 Go to System > General.
Step 2 Type a number (255 digits maximum) into the Device No. field.
On the IR Remote Control:
Step 1 Press the DEV button.
Step 2 Use the number buttons to enter the Device ID# that was entered into the device.
Step 3 Press the Enter button to accept the new Device ID#.
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Figure 1-5 Remote Controller
Unpairing (Disabling) an IR Remote Control from a Device
To unpair an IR remote control from a device so that the unit cannot control any device functions,
proceed as follows:
Press the DEV key on the IR remote control. Any existing Device ID# will be erased from the unit’s
memory and it will no longer function with the device.
(Re)-enabling the IR remote control requires pairing to a device. See “Pairing the IR
Remote Control to a Specific Device (optional),” above.
The remote control keys closely resemble the ones on the device front panel. See table
1.4.
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No. Name
Function Description
•
To Turn Power On
User name/password prompt
s depend
on
device
configuration. See “System Configuration
.”
Enable IR Remo
te: Press DEV button, enter
device
Device ID# with number keys, press Enter to pair unit with
the
device
Disable IR Remote: Press DEV button to clear Device ID#; unit will no longer be paired with
device
Switch to the corresponding channel i
n Live View or PTZ Control mode
Input numbers in Edit mode
Delete characters before cursor
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch
Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu
Switch on
-
screen keyboards (upper and lower case alphabet,
symbols, and numerals)
Enter Manual Record setting menu
Call a PTZ preset by using the numeric buttons in PTZ control settings
Turn audio on/off in Playback mode
Go to Playback mode
Auto scan in the PTZ Control menu
8 INFO Reserv
ed
Switches between main and spot output
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode
Return to Main menu (after successful login)
N/A
Show/hide full screen in Playback mode
Navigate between fields and menu items
Up/Down
speed
s up/slow
s down recorded video, Left/Right advance
s
/rewind
s 30 secs in Playback mode
Cycle through channels in Live View mode
Control PTZ camera movement in PTZ control mode
Confirm selection in any menu mode
Checks checkbox
Play o
r pause video in Playback mode
Advance video a single frame in single
-
frame Playback mode
Stop/start auto switch in auto
-
switch mode
13 PTZ Enter PTZ Control mode
Go back to previous screen
N/A
15 RESERVED
Reserved
Select all item
s on a list
N/A
Switch between play and reverse play in Playback mode
17 PTZ Control
Adjust PTZ camera iris, focus, and zoom
Cycle through tab pages
Switch between channels in Synchronous Playback mode
Table 1-4 IR Remote Functions
• To Turn Device Off
POWER
1
ON/OFF
2 DEV
- If user has not changed the default device Device ID# (255)
1. Press Power On/Off button (1).
- If user has changed the device Device ID#
1. Press DEV button.
2. Press number buttons to enter user-defined Device ID#.
3. Press Enter button.
4. Press Power button to start device.
- If User Is Logged On
1. Hold Power On/Off button (1) down for five seconds to display “Yes/No” verification prompt.
2. Use Up/Down arrow buttons (12) to highlight desired selection.
3. Press Enter button (12) to accept selection.
- If User Is Not Logged On
1. Hold Power On/Off button (1) down five seconds to display user name/password prompt.
2. Press the Enter button (12) to display the on-screen keyboard.
3. Input the user name.
4. Press the Enter button (12) to accept input and dismiss the on-screen keyboard.
5. Use the Down Arrow button (12) to move to the “Password” field.
6. Input password (use on-screen keyboard or numeric buttons (3) for numbers).
7. Press the Enter button (12) to accept input and dismiss the on-screen keyboard.
8. Press the OK button on the screen to accept input and display the Yes/No” verification prompt (use
Up/Down Arrow buttons (12) to move between fields).
9. Press the Enter button (12) to accept selection.
3 Numerals
4 EDIT
5 A
6 REC
7 PLAY
9 VOIP
10 MENU
12 DIRECTION
ENTER
14 ESC
16 F1
18 F2
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Troubleshooting the Remote Control
Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. Also, you have to
aim the remote control at the IR receiver on the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure
below to troubleshoot.
Step 1 Go to System > General by operating the front control panel or the mouse.
Step 2 Check and remember device ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all the IR remote
controls.
Step 3 Press the DEV button on the remote control.
Step 4 Enter the device ID# you set in step 2.
Step 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, check the
following:
• Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed
• Batteries are fresh and not out of charge
• IR receiver is not obstructed
• No fluorescent lamp is used nearby
If the remote still doesn’t function properly, change to a different remote and try again, or contact
the device provider.
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Name
Action
Description
Single
-
Click Live view: Select chan
nel and show the quick set menu
Menu: Select and enter
Double
-
Click
Live view: Switch between
single
-
screen and multi
-
screen
Click a
nd Drag
PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom
L
ive view: Drag channel/time bar
Right
-
Click
Single
-
Click Live View: Show menu
Menu: Exit c
urrent
menu to upper level menu
Scroll
-
Wheel
Scrolling
Up
Live view: Previous screen
Menu: Previous item
Scrolling D
own 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 device. To
use a USB mouse:
Step 1 Plug the USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the device.
Step 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, refer to
the recommended device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Table 1-5 Description of the Mouse Control
Left-Click
Video tampering, privacy mask, and motion detection: Select target area
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area
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No. N
ame Description
1 LAN1/LAN2 Interface
2 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self
-
adaptive Ethernet interfaces provided
2 LINE IN
RCA connector for audio input
3 AUDIO OUT
2 RCA connectors for audio output
4 HDMI1/HDMI2
HDMI video output connector
5 VGA1/VGA2
DB-9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6 USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus ports for
devices such as USB mouse
,
USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
7 RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS
-
232 devices
8 eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD
/DVD
-RM
D+, D
- pin
s connect
to Ta, Tb pin
s of controller. For cascading devices, the first
device
’s D+, D
- pin should be connected
to the D+, D
- pin of the next
device
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm
output
10 100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC power supply
11 Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device
12 GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when
device
starts)
1.4 Rear Panel
1.4.1 DS-9600NI Series
Figure 1-6 DS-9600NI-I8 Series
Table 1-6 Panel Description
Controller Port
9
Figure 1-7 DS-9600NI-I16 Series
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No. Name
Description
1 Audio In
RCA
connector for audio input
2 Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output
3 VGA Interface
DB-
9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
4 HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector
5 ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output
6 LAN Network Interface
1 10/100/1000 Mbps self
-
adaptive Ethernet interface
7 USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) ports for addit
ional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
8 Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when
device
starts)
9 Power Supply
12 VDC power supply for DS
-
7600NI
-
I4, and 100 to 240 VAC for
DS-7600NI
-
I4/P
10 Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off
the device
11 Network Interfaces with
by DS
-
7600NI
-
I2/P)
1.4.2 DS-7600NI Series
Figure 1-8 DS-7600NI-I2 Series
Figure 1-9 DS-7600NI-I2/8P Series
DS-7616NI-I2/16P provides 16 network Interfaces with PoE.
Table 1-7 Panel Description
PoE function (supported
1.4.3 DS-7700NI Series
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet
Figure 1-10 DS-7700NI-I4 Series
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No. Name
Description
1 LAN Interface
1 network interface provided for DS
-
7700NI
-
I4/P, and 2 network interfaces for
DS-7700NI
-I4
2 AUDIO OUT
RCA connector for audio output
3 LINE IN
RCA connector for audio inpu
t
4 HDMI HDMI video output connector
5 USB 3.0 interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and
USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
6 RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS
-
232 devices
7 VGA DB-9 connector for VGA output. Displa
y local video output and menu.
8 RS-485 Interface
Half-duplex c
onnector for RS
-
485 devices
9
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output
10 GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when
device
start
s)
11 AC 10
0V to
240V
100 t
o 240
VAC power supply
12 Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device
13 Network Interfaces with
by DS
-
7700NI
-
I4/P)
DS-7708NI-I4/8P provides eight network Interfaces with PoE.
Table 1-8 Panel Description
Figure 1-11 DS-7700NI-I4/16P Series
PoE function (supported
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet
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Chapter 2 Menu Tree
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Chapter 3 Getting Started
3.1 Starting the Device
Purpose
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the device.
Before You Start
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply matches the device’s requirement and the
ground connection is working properly.
Powering Up the Device
Step 1 Check that 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 is receiving power.
Step 2 Press POWER on the front panel. The Power indicator LED should turn blue indicating
that the unit is starting.
Step 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.
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3.2 Activating the Device
Purpose
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser,
SADP, or Client Software.
Step 1 Input the same password in the Create New Password and Confirm New Password text
fields.
Click to show the characters input.
Figure 3-1 Setting Admin Password
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
We also recommend that you reset your password regularly. Especially in high security systems,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Step 2 Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
Step 3 When the device is activated, the system pops up a message box to remind you to
properly keep the password. Click OK to export the GUID file for future password
resetting.
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If Admin’s password is modified, a dialog box pops up. Optionally, click Yes to duplicate
the password to connected IP cameras.
3.3 Configuring the Login Unlock Pattern
You can configure a device login unlock pattern for the admin user.
Figure 3-2 Properly Keep Your Password Reminder
Step 1 After the device is activated, enter the following interface to configure the device
unlock pattern.
Step 2 Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the nine dots on the screen. Release the
mouse when the pattern is done.
Figure 3-3 Draw the Pattern
Connect at least four dots to draw the pattern.
Each dot can be connected only once.
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Step 3 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is
configured successfully.
If the two patterns are different, you must set the pattern again.
3.4 Log In to the Device
3.4.1 Log In via the Unlock Pattern
Only the
Configure the pattern before unlocking. Refer to Chapter 3.3 Configuring the Login
Unlock Pattern.
Step 1 Right-click the mouse and select the menu to enter the interface.
admin
user has permission to unlock the device.
Figure 3-4 Draw the Unlock Pattern
Step 2 Draw the pre-defined pattern to unlock and enter the menu operation.
If you have forgotten your pattern, select Forgot My Pattern or Switch User to enter
the normal login dialog box.
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If the pattern you draw is different from the pattern you configured, try again.
If you draw the wrong pattern more than five times, the system will switch to the
normal login mode automatically.
3.4.2 Log In via a Password
Purpose
If the device has logged out, you must log in to the device before operating the menu
and other functions.
Step 1 Select your User Name in the drop-down list.
Figure 3-5 Login Interface
Step 2 Input password.
Step 3 Click Login to log in.
If you forget the admin password, click Forgot Password to reset the password.
In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password seven times, the current
user account will be locked for 60 seconds.
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3.5 Starting the Setup Wizard
Figure 3-6 Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded.
The Setup Wizard walks you through some important basic device settings. If you don’t want
to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, click Exit.
Step 2 Configure the date and time on the Date and Time Setup interface.
Figure 3-7 Date and Time Settings
Step 3 After the time settings, click Next to enter the Network Setup Wizard window, as shown
in the following figure.
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Step 4 Click Next after configuring the network parameters, which takes you to the HDD
Management window.
Figure 3-8 Network Settings
Figure 3-9 HDD Management
Step 5 To initialize the HDD, click Init. Initialization deletes all data saved in the HDD.
Step 6 Click Next to enter the Camera Setup interface to add IP cameras.
1) Click Search to search online IP cameras. Before adding a camera, make sure the
IP camera to be added is in active status.
2) Click Add to add the camera.
If the camera is in inactive status, select the camera from the list and click Activate.
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Step 7 Enter Platform Access and configure the Hik-Connect settings.
Figure 3-10 Search for IP Cameras
Figure 3-11 Hik-Connect Access
Step 8 Click Next to enter the Change Password interface to create a new admin password if
required.
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Figure 3-12 Change Password
Click to show the characters input.
1) Check the New Admin Password checkbox.
2) Enter the original password in the Admin Password text field.
3) Input the same password in the New Password and Confirm text fields.
4) Check the Unlock Pattern checkbox to enable login via the unlock pattern.
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
eight characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
We also recommend that you reset your password regularly. Especially in high security systems,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Step 9 Click OK to complete the startup Setup Wizard.
3.6 Entering the Main Menu
Step 1 After you have completed the Setup Wizard, right-click on the screen to enter the main
menu bar. Refer to the following figure and table for descriptions of the main menu and
sub-menus.
Figure 3-13 Main Menu Bar
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Table 3-1 Description of Icons
Icon Description
Live View
Playback
File Management
Smart Analysis
Camera Management
Storage Management
System Management
3.7 System Operation
3.7.1 Logging Out
Purpose
After logging out, the monitor turns to Live View mode. To perform any operations, you
need to log in again.
Step 1 Click on the menu bar.
System Maintenance:
Figure 3-14 Logout
Step 2 Click Logout.
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After you log out of the system, menu operations on the screen are invalid. You
must input a user name and password to unlock the system.
3.7.2 Shutting Down the Device
Step 1 Click on the menu bar.
Step 2 Click Shutdown.
Step 3 Click Yes.
Do not press POWER again when the system is shutting down.
3.7.3 Rebooting the Device
From the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot the device.
Step 1 Click on the menu bar.
Step 2 Click Reboot to reboot the device.
Figure 3-15 Shutdown Menu
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Chapter 4 Camera Management
4.1 Adding IP Cameras
4.1.1 Adding IP Cameras Manually
Purpose
Before you can view live video or record video files, you must add the network cameras
to the device’s connection list.
Before You Start
Ensure the network connection is valid and the IP camera has been activated.
Step 1 Click on the main menu bar to enter the Camera Management interface.
Step 2 Click the Custom Add tab on the title bar to enter the Add IP Camera interface.
Figure 4-1 Add IP Camera
Step 3 Input the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information.
Step 4 Enter the IP camera’s login user name and password.
Step 5 Click Add to finish adding the IP camera.
Step 6 (Optional) Click Continue to Add to add additional IP cameras.
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4.1.2 Adding Automatically Searched Online IP Cameras
Step 1 On the Camera Management interface, click the Online Device panel to expand
Step 2 Select the automatically searched online devices.
Step 3 Click Add.
If the IP camera you wish to add has not been activated, activate it from the IP
camera list on the camera management interface.
4.2 Managing PoE Cameras
the Online Device interface.
This chapter is applicable only to the following models: DS-7600NI-I2/P, DS-7700NI-I4/P
Series.
Purpose
The PoE interfaces enable the device system to pass electrical power safely, along with data,
on Ethernet cabling to the connected PoE cameras. The number of PoE cameras supported
varies by device model.
If you disable the PoE interface, you can connect to online network cameras. Also, the PoE
interface supports the Plug-and-Play function.
For example, for DS-7608NI-I2/8P, to connect six network cameras via PoE interfaces and two
online cameras, disable two PoE interfaces in the Edit IP Camera menu.
Follow the steps to add network cameras for devices that support the PoE function.
4.2.1 Adding PoE Cameras
Step 1 Connect PoE cameras to the device’s PoE ports with network cables.
Step 2 Go to Camera > Camera > IP Camera to view camera images and information.
4.2.2 Adding Non-PoE IP Cameras
You can disable the PoE interface by selecting manual while the current channel can
be used as a normal channel and the parameters can also be edited.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Camera > IP Camera.
Step 2 Position the cursor on a window with no linked IP camera and click .
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Figure 4-2 Edit IP Camera
Step 3 Set Adding Method to Manual.
•Plug-and-Play: The camera is physically connected to the PoE interface. Its
parameters cannot be edited. You can go to System > Network > TCP/IP to
change the IP address of the PoE port.
•Manual: Add IP camera without a physical connection, via the network.
Step 4 Enter the IP address, the user name, and password of administrator manually.
Step 5 Click OK.
4.2.3 Configuring PoE Interfaces
Purpose
When long-distance PoE transmission (100 to 300 m) is required, enable long distance
mode for the PoE channel.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Camera > PoE Settings.
Step 2 Enable or disable long network cable mode by selecting Long Distance or Short
Distance radio.
•Long Distance: Long-distance (100 to 300 meters) network transmissions
via PoE interface.
•Short Distance: Short-distance (<100 meters) network transmission via PoE
interface.
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Figure 4-3 PoE Settings
The PoE ports are enabled with the short distance mode by default.
The bandwidth of an IP camera connected to the PoE via long network cable (100
to 300 meters) cannot exceed 6 MP.
The allowed maximum long network cable may be less than 300 meters,
depending on IP camera model and cable materials.
When the transmission distance reaches 100 to 250 meters, you must use CAT-5E
or CAT-6 network cable to connect with the PoE interface.
When the transmission distance reaches 250 to 300 meters, you must use CAT-6
network cable to connect with the PoE interface.
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found. for the list of IP cameras.
Step 3 Click Apply.
4.3 Configuring Customized Protocols
Purpose
To connect the network cameras that are not configured with the standard protocols, you
can configure customized protocols for them. The system provides 16 customized protocols.
Step 1 Click Protocol at the top taskbar to enter the protocol management interface.
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Figure 4-4 Protocol Management
Step 2 Select the protocol type of transmission and choose the transfer protocols.
•Type: The network camera adopting custom protocols must support getting
streams through standard RTSP.
•Path: Contact the network camera manufacturer to consult the URL (uniform
resource locator) for getting main stream and sub-stream.
The format of the URL is: [Type]://[IP Address of the network camera]:[Port]/[Path].
The protocol type and the transfer protocols must be supported by the connected IP
camera.
After adding the customized protocols, the protocol name will be listed in the
drop-down list.
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Chapter 5 Camera Settings
5.1 Configuring OSD Settings
Purpose
You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date/time,
camera name, etc.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Display.
Step 2 Select the camera from the drop-down list.
Step 3 Edit the name in the Camera Name text field.
Step 4 Check the Display Name, Display Date, and Display Week checkbox(es) to show the
information on the image.
Step 5 Set the date format, time format, and display mode.
Figure 5-1 OSD Configuration Interface
Step 6 Use the mouse to click and drag the text frame on the preview window to adjust the
OSD position.
Step 7 Click Apply to apply the settings.
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5.2 Configuring Privacy Mask
Purpose
The privacy mask protects personal privacy by concealing parts of the image from view or
recording with a masked area.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Privacy Mask.
Step 2 Select the camera on which to set the privacy mask.
Step 3 Click the Enable checkbox to enable this feature.
Step 4 Use the mouse to draw a zone on the window. The zones will be marked by different
frame colors.
Figure 5-2 Privacy Mask Settings Interface
Up to four privacy masks zones can be configured and the size of each area can be
adjusted.
Clear the configured privacy mask zones on the window by clicking the corresponding
Clear Zone 1-4 icons on the right of the window, or click Clear All to clear all zones.
Step 5 Click Apply to save the settings.
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5.3 Configuring Video Parameters
Purpose
You can customize the image parameters including the brightness, contrast, and saturation
for the Live View and recording effect.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Display.
Step 2 Select a camera from the drop-down list.
Step 3 Adjust the slider or click on the up/down arrow to set the value of the brightness,
contrast, or saturation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
5.4 Configuring the Day/Night Switch
Step 1 The camera can be set to day, night, or auto switch mode according to the surrounding
illumination conditions.
Step 2 Go to Camera > Display.
Step 3 Select the camera from the drop-down list.
Step 4 Set the day/night switch mode to Day, Night, Auto, or Auto-Switch.
•Auto: The camera automatically switches between day mode and night mode
according to the illumination.
The sensitivity ranges from 0 to 7, and higher sensitivity more easily triggers the
mode switch.
The switch time refers to the interval between the day/night switch. You can set it
from five sec to 120 sec.
•Auto-Switch: The camera switches the day mode and the night mode according to
the start time and end time you set.
Step 5 Click Apply to save the settings.
5.5 Configuring Other Camera Parameters
For a connected camera, you can configure the camera parameters including the exposure
mode, backlight, and image enhancement.
Step 1 Go to Camera > Display.
Step 2 Select a camera from the drop-down list.
Step 3 Configure the camera parameters.
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•Exposure: Set the camera exposure time (1/10000 to 1 sec). A larger exposure
value results in a brighter image.
•Backlight: Set the camera’s wide dynamic range (0 to 100). When the surrounding
illumination and the object have large differences in brightness, you should set
the WDR value.
•Image Enhancement: For optimized image contrast enhancement.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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Chapter 6 Live View
Live View displays the video image from each camera in real time. The device automatically enters
Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus pressing
ESC many times brings you back to Live View mode.
6.1 Starting Live View
Step 1 The system automatically enters the Live View interface when starting, or you can click
on the main menu bar to enter the Live View interface.
Step 2 Click to select a window for Live View.
Step 3 Double-click the IP camera on the left list to start playing the live video.
Figure 6-1 Live View
Step 4 Use the toolbar at the window bottom for capture, instant playback, audio on/off,
digital zoom, Live View strategy, show information and start/stop recording, etc.
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6.1.1 Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom zooms into the live image in different magnifications (1x to 16x).
Step 1 In Live View mode, click from the toolbar to enter the digital zoom
Step 2 Move the sliding bar or scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in/out the image to
interface.
different magnifications (1x to 16x).
6.1.2 Fisheye View
The device supports the fisheye camera expansion in Live View or playback mode.
The fisheye expansion view feature is supported only by the
DS-7600/7700/9600-I (/P) Series.
The connected camera must support the fisheye view.
Step 1 In the Live View mode, click to enter the fisheye expansion mode.
Step 2 Select the expansion view mode.
Figure 6-2 Digital Zoom
• 180° Panorama (): Switch the Live View image to 180° panorama view.
• 360° Panorama (): Switch the Live View image to 360° panorama view.
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6.1.3 3D Positioning
3D Positioning (for I Series devices) zooms in/out of a specific live image area.
Step 1 In Live View mode, click to enter the 3D positioning mode.
Step 2 Zoom in/out of the image.
• PTZ Expansion (): The PTZ Expansion is the close-up view of a defined
area in the fisheye view or panorama expansion. It supports the electronic
PTZ function, also called e-PTZ.
• Radial Expansion (): In radial expansion mode, the whole wide-angle
view of the fisheye camera is displayed. This mode is called Fisheye View
because it approximates the vision of a fish’s convex eye. The lens
produces curvilinear images of a large area, while distorting the perspective
and angles of objects in the image.
• Zoom In
Use the left mouse key to click on the desired position in the video image
and drag a rectangle area in the lower right direction to zoom in.
• Zoom Out
Use the left mouse key to drag a rectangle area in the upper left direction to
move the position to the center and enable the rectangle area to zoom out.
6.1.4 Live View Strategy
Step 1 In Live View mode, click to enter the digital zoom interface in full screen
mode.
Step 2 Set the Live View strategy to Real-time, Balanced, or Fluency.
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6.2 Target Detection
In Live View mode, the target detection function can detect a human
motion/face/vehicle/human body during the last five seconds and the following 10 seconds.
Step 1 In Live View mode, click to enter the target detection interface.
Step 2 Check the checkboxes to select different detection types: motion detection (),
vehicle detection (), face detection (), and human body detection ().
Step 3 Select historical analysis () or real-time analysis () to obtain the results.
Figure 6-3 Target Detection
Step 4 The smart analysis results of the detection are displayed in the list.
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6.3 Configuring Live View Settings
Live View settings can be customized. 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.
Step 1 Go to System > Live View > General.
Figure 6-4 Live View-General
Step 2 Configure the Live View parameters.
• Video Output Interface: Select the video output to configure.
• Live View Mode: Select the display mode for Live View, e.g., 2*2, 1*5, etc.
• Dwell Time: The time in seconds to wait between switching cameras when using
auto-switch in Live View.
• Enable Audio Output: Enable/disable audio output for the selected video output.
• Volume: Adjust the Live View volume, playback, and two-way audio for the selected
output.
• Event Output: Select the output to show event video.
• Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time: Set the time in seconds to show alarm event
screen.
Step 3 Click OK to save the settings.
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6.4 Configuring Live View Layout
Step 1 Go to System > Live View > View Settings.
Figure 6-5 Live View
Step 2 Select the video output interface, e.g., HDMI/VGA or channel-zero.
Step 3 Select a window division mode from the toolbar.
Step 4 Select a division window, and double-click on a camera in the list to set the camera to
the window.
Step 5 You can enter the number in the text field to quickly search the camera from the list.
You can also click-and-drag the camera to the desired window on the Live View
interface to set the camera order.
Click to start Live View for all channels.
Click to stop all Live View channels.
Step 6 Click Apply to save the settings.
6.5 Configuring Camera Auto-Switch
You can set the cameras’ auto-switch to play in different display modes.
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Step 1 Go to System > Live View > General.
Step 2 Set the video output interface, Live View mode, and dwell time.
• Video Output Interface: Select the video output interface.
• Live View Mode: Select the display mode for Live View, e.g., 2*2, 1*5, etc.
• Dwell Time: The time in seconds to wait between switching of cameras when in
auto-switch. The range is from 5s to 300s.
Step 3 Go to View Settings to set the view layout.
Step 4 Click OK to save the settings.
6.6 Configuring Channel-Zero Encoding
Purpose
Enable channel-zero encoding when you need a remote view of many channels in real time
from a Web browser or CMS (Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the
bandwidth requirement without affecting the image quality.
Step 1 Go to System > Live View > General.
Step 2 Set the video output interface to Channel-Zero.
Step 3 Go to System > Live View > Channel-Zero.
Step 4 Check the Enable Channel-Zero Encoding checkbox.
Figure 6-6 Live View, Channel-Zero Encoding
Step 5 Configure the Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode, and Max. Bitrate. The higher frame rate
and bitrate settings result in higher bandwidth requirement.
Step 6 Click Apply.
Result: You can view all of the channels on one screen using the CMS or a Web browser.
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Chapter 7 PTZ Control
7.1 PTZ Control Wizard
Before You Start
Make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function and is properly connected.
Purpose
Follow the PTZ Control Wizard to guide you through the basic PTZ operations.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View. The PTZ Control
Wizard pops up as below.
Figure 7-1 PTZ Control Wizard
Step 2 Follow the PTZ Control Wizard to adjust the PTZ view, focus, and zoom in/out.
Step 3 (Optional) Check Do not show this prompt again checkbox.
Step 4 Click OK to exit.
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7.2 Configuring PTZ Parameters
Purpose
Follow these procedures to set the PTZ parameters. The PTZ parameters configuration must
be done before you can control the PTZ camera.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View. The PTZ control
panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 2 Click PTZ Parameters Settings to set the PTZ parameters.
Figure 7-2 PTZ Parameters Settings
Step 3 Edit the PTZ camera parameters.
All the parameters should match the PTZ camera parameters.
Step 4 Click OK to save the settings.
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7.3 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Patterns
Before You Start
Make sure that the presets, patrols, and patterns are supported by PTZ protocols.
7.3.1 Setting Presets
Purpose
Follow these steps to set the preset location that you want the PTZ camera to point to when
an event takes place.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Use the directional buttons on the PTZ control panel to wheel the camera to the
location where you want to set a preset, and the zoom and focus operations can be
recorded in the preset as well.
Step 4 Click in the lower right corner of Live View to set the preset.
Figure 7-3 Set Preset
Step 5 Select the preset No. (1 to 255) from the drop-down list.
Step 6 Enter the preset name in the text field.
Step 7 Click Apply to save the preset.
Step 8 Repeat steps 2-6 to save more presets.
Step 9 (Optional) Click Cancel to cancel the location information of the preset.
Step 10 (Optional) Click in the lower right corner of Live View to view the configured
presets.
Figure 7-4 View the Configured Presets
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7.3.2 Calling Presets
Purpose
A preset enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event
takes place.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera Live View.
Step 2 Click in the lower right corner of Live View.
Step 3 Select the preset No. from the drop-down list.
Step 4 Click Call to call it, or click in the lower right corner of Live View, and click the
configured preset to call it.
Figure 7-5 Call Preset (1)
Figure 7-6 Call Preset (2)
7.3.3 Setting Patrols
Purpose
Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to key points and have it stay there for a set duration
before moving on to the next key point. The key points correspond to the presets.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Patrol to configure patrol.
Figure 7-7 Patrol Configuration
Step 4 Select the patrol No. in the text field.
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Step 5 Click Set to enter the Patrol Settings interface.
Figure 7-8 Patrol Settings
Step 6 Click to add a key point to the patrol.
Figure 7-9 Key Point Configuration
1) Configure key point parameters.
•Preset: Determines the order the PTZ will follow while cycling through the
patrol.
• Speed: Defines the speed the PTZ will move from one key point to the next.
• Duration: Refers to the duration to stay at the corresponding key point.
2)Click Apply to save the key points to the patrol.
Step 7 (Optional) Click to edit the added key point.
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Step 8 (Optional) Select a key point and click to delete it.
Step 9 (Optional) Click or to adjust the key point order.
Step 10 Click Apply to save the patrol settings.
Step 11 Repeat steps 3-9 to set more patrols.
Figure 7-10 Edit Key Point
7.3.4 Calling a Patrol
Purpose
Calling a patrol makes the PTZ move according to the predefined patrol path.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Patrol on the PTZ control panel.
Step 4 Select a patrol in the text field.
Figure 7-11 Patrol Configuration
Step 5 Click Call to start the patrol.
Step 6 (Optional) Click Stop to stop the patrol.
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7.3.5 Setting a Pattern
Purpose
Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to
make the PTZ move according to the predefined path.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Pattern to configure a pattern.
Step 4 Select the pattern No. in the text field.
Step 5 Set the pattern.
1) Click Record to start recording.
2) Click corresponding buttons on the control panel to move the PTZ camera.
3) Click Stop to stop recording. The PTZ movement is recorded as the pattern.
Step 6 Repeat steps 3-4 to set more patterns.
7.3.6 Calling a Pattern
Purpose
Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Figure 7-12 Pattern Configuration
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Pattern.
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Step 4 Select a pattern in the text field.
Step 5 Click Call to start the pattern.
Step 6 (Optional) Click Stop to stop the pattern.
7.3.7 Setting Linear Scan Limits
Before You Start
Make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function and is properly
connected.
Figure 7-13 Pattern Configuration
Purpose
Linear Scan trigger a scan in the horizontal direction in the predefined range.
This function is supported only by certain models.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click the directional buttons to wheel the camera to the location of where you
want to set the limit, and click Left Limit or Right Limit to link the location to the
corresponding limit.
The speed dome linear scans from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set
the left limit on the left side of the right limit. Also, the angle from the left limit to
the right limit must be no more greater than 180°.
7.3.8 Calling Linear Scan
Before operating this function, make sure the connected camera supports linear
scan and is in HIKVISION protocol.
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Purpose
Follow the procedure to call the linear scan in the predefined scan range.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Linear Scan to start the linear scan and click it again to stop it.
Step 4 (Optional) Click Restore to clear the defined left limit and right limit data.
Reboot the camera to have the settings take effect.
7.3.9 One-Touch Park
Before operating this function, make sure the connected camera supports linear
scan and is in HIKVISION protocol.
Purpose
Certain speed dome models can be configured to start a predefined park action (scan,
preset, patrol, etc.) automatically after a period of inactivity (park time).
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Park (Quick Patrol), Park (Patrol 1), or Park (Preset 1) to activate the park
action.
•Park (Quick Patrol): The dome starts patrolling from the predefined preset 1
to preset 32 in order after the park time. Undefined presets will be skipped.
•Park (Patrol 1): The dome starts moving according to the predefined patrol 1
path after the park time.
•Park (Preset 1): The dome moves to the predefined preset 1 location after
the park time.
The park time can be set only via the speed dome configuration interface. The
default value is 5s.
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Step 4 Click Stop Park (Quick Patrol), Stop Park (Patrol 1), or Stop Park (Preset 1) to
7.4 Auxiliary Functions
Before You Start
Make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function and is properly connected.
Purpose
You can operate the auxiliary functions including light, wiper, 3D positioning, and center on
the PTZ control panel.
Step 1 Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera’s Live View.
Step 2 The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface.
Step 3 Click Aux Function.
inactivate it.
Figure 7-14 Aux Function Configuration
Step 4 Click the icons to operate the aux functions. See the table for the icon descriptions.
Table 7-1 Description of Aux Functions Icons
Icon Description
Light on/off
Wiper on/off
3D positioning
Center
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Chapter 8 Storage
8.1 Storage Device Management
8.1.1 Installing the HDD
Before starting the device, install and connect an HDD to the device. Refer to the Quick
Start Guide for installation instructions.
8.1.2 Adding Network Disks
You can add the allocated NAS or IP SAN disk to the device, and use it as a network HDD.
Up to eight network disks can be added.
Adding a NAS
Step 1 Go to Storage > Storage Device.
Step 2 Click Add to enter the Custom Add interface.
Step 3 Select NetHDD from the drop-down list.
Step 4 Set the type to NAS.
Step 5 Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field.
Step 6 Click Search to search the available NAS disks.
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Figure 8-1 Add NAS Disk
Step 7 Select the NAS disk from the list, or manually enter the directory in the NetHDD
Directory text field.
Step 8 Click OK to complete adding the NAS disk.
Step 9 After successfully adding the NAS disk, return to the HDD Information menu. The
added NetHDD will be displayed in the list.
Adding an IP SAN
Step 1 Go to Storage > Storage Device.
Step 2 Click Add to enter the Custom Add interface.
Step 3 Select NetHDD from the drop-down list.
Step 4 Set the type to IP SAN.
Step 5 Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field.
Step 6 Click Search to search the available IP SAN disks.
Step 7 Select the IP SAN disk from the list.
Step 8 Click OK to complete adding the IP SAN disk.
A single IP SAN disk can be added.
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Figure 8-2 Add IP SAN Disk
Step 9 After having successfully added the IP SAN disk, return to the HDD Information
menu. The added NetHDD will be displayed in the list.
If the installed HDD or NetHDD is uninitialized, select it and click Init for
initialization.
8.1.3 Configuring eSATA for Data Storage
When there is an external eSATA device connected to the device, you can configure
eSATA for data storage, and you can manage the eSATA in the device.
Step 1 Click Storage > Advanced.
Step 2 Set the eSATA type to Export or Record/Capture from the drop-down eSATA list.
• Export: Use the eSATA for backup.
• Record/Capture: Use the eSATA for record/capture. Refer to the following
steps for operating instructions.
Figure 8-3 Set eSATA Mode
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Step 3 When the eSATA type is set to Record/Capture, enter the storage device
Step 4 Edit the property of the selected eSATA, or initialize it as required.
8.2 Storage Mode
8.2.1 Configuring HDD Groups
Purpose
Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be
recorded onto a particular HDD group through HDD settings.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Storage Device.
Step 2 Check the checkbox to select the HDD to set the group.
interface.
Figure 8-4 Storage Device
Step 3 Click to enter the Local HDD Settings interface.
Figure 8-5 Local HDD Settings
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Step 4 Select the Group number for the current HDD.
Step 5 Click OK.
Regroup the cameras for HDD if the HDD group number is changed.
Step 6 Go to Storage > Storage Mode.
Step 7 Check the Group tab checkbox.
Step 8 Select the group No. from the list.
Step 9 Check the checkbox to select the IP camera(s) to record/capture on the HDD
group.
Figure 8-6 Storage Mode-HDD Group
Step 10 Click Apply.
Reboot the device to activate the new storage mode settings.
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8.2.2 Configuring HDD Quota
Purpose
Each camera can be configured with an allocated quota for storing recorded files or
captured pictures.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Storage Mode.
Step 2 Check the Quota tab checkbox.
Step 3 Select a camera for which to set the quota.
Step 4 Enter the storage capacity in the Max. Record Capacity (GB) and Max. Picture
Capacity (GB) text fields.
Figure 8-7 Storage Mode-HDD Quota
Step 5 (Optional) Click Copy to to copy the quota settings of the current camera to
other cameras.
Step 6 Click Apply to apply the settings.
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When the quota capacity is set to 0, all cameras will use the total capacity of the
HDD for record and picture capture.
Reboot the device to activate the new storage mode settings.
8.3 Recording Parameters
8.3.1 Main Stream
Main Stream refers to the primary stream that affects data recorded to the hard disk
drive and will directly determine your recording quality and image size.
Compared to the sub-stream, the main stream can provide higher quality video with
higher resolution and frame rate.
Step 1Frame Rate (FPS – Frames Per Second): Refers to how many frames are
captured each second. A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is
movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout.
Step 2Resolution: Image resolution is a measure of how much detail a digital image
can hold: the greater the resolution, the greater the level of detail. Resolution
can be specified as the number of pixel-columns (width) by the number of
pixel-rows (height), e.g., 1024 × 768.
Step 3Bitrate: The bit rate (in kbit/s or Mbit/s) is often referred to as speed, but
actually defines the number of bits/time unit and not distance/time unit.
Step 4Enable H.264+ Mode: The H.264+ mode helps to ensure high video quality with a
lowered bitrate. It effectively reduces the need of bandwith and HDD storage
space.
A higher resolution, frame rate, and bitrate setting will provide better video quality,
but will also require more Internet bandwidth and use more hard disk drive storage
space.
8.3.2 Sub-Stream
The sub-stream is a second codec that runs alongside the main stream. It reduces the
outgoing Internet bandwidth without sacrificing the direct recording quality.
The sub-stream is often exclusively used by smartphone applications to view live
video. Users with limited Internet speeds benefit most from this setting.
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8.3.3 Picture
Step 1 Picture refers to live picture capture in continuous or event recording type.
Step 2 Picture Quality: Set the picture quality to low, medium, or high. Higher picture
Step 3 Interval: The interval of capturing live pictures.
8.3.4 ANR
ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) function enables IP cameras to save the
recording files in local storage when the network is disconnected. When the network
is re-connected, it uploads the files to the device.
Step 1 Enable the ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) function via a Web browser
Step 1 Go to Storage > Schedule Settings > Record Schedule/Capture Schedule.
Step 2 Check the Enable checkbox to enable scheduled recording.
Step 3 Click Advanced to set the recording parameters.
Figure 8-8 Advanced Record Settings
• Record Audio: Check the checkbox to enable or disable audio recording.
• Pre-record: The time set to record before the scheduled time or event. For
example, if an alarm triggers the recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time
is 5 seconds, the device will start to record at 9:59:55.
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Step 4 Click OK to save the settings.
8.4 Configuring Recording Schedules
•Post-record: The time set to record after the event or scheduled time. For
example, if an alarm triggered recording ends at 11:00, and the post-record
time is 5 seconds, the device will record until 11:00:05.
•Expired Time: The period of time for a recorded file to be kept in the HDD.
When the deadline is reached, the file will be deleted. If the expired time is
set to 0, the file will not be deleted. The actual keeping time for the file
should be determined by the HDD capacity.
•Redundant Record/Capture: Enable redundant record or capture to save the
record and captured picture in the redundant HDD. See
Redundant Recording and Capture
•Stream Type: Main stream and sub-stream are selectable for recording.
Select sub-stream to record for a longer time with the same storage space.
.
Chapter Configuring
The camera automatically starts/stops recording according to the configured schedule.
Before You Start
Make sure you have installed the HDDs in the device or added the network disks before you
attempt to store video files, pictures, and log files.
Refer to the
Network Disk for network HDD connections.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 2 Select a camera.
Step 3 Check Enable Schedule.
Step 4 Select a Record Type. The record type can be Continuous, Motion Detection, Alarm,
Motion | Alarm, Motion & Alarm, or Event. Different recording types are configurable.
Quick Start Guide
• Continuous: Scheduled recording
• Event: Recording triggered by an event triggered alarm
for HDD installation instructions. Refer to Chapter 8.1.2 Adding
• Motion: Recording triggered by motion detection
• Alarm: Recording triggered by an alarm
• M/A: Recording triggered by either motion detection or an alarm
• M&A: Recording triggered by motion detection and an alarm
• POS: Recording triggered by POS and an alarm
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Step 5 Select a day and click-and-drag the mouse on the time bar to set the record schedule.
Figure 8-9 Record Schedule
Step 6 Repeat the above steps to schedule recording or capture for other days of the week.
All-day continuous recording is the factory default.
Step 7 (Optional) Copy the schedule settings of the day to the other days of the week or
holiday.
1) Click the tab.
2) Select the day(s) to duplicate with the same schedule settings.
3) Click OK.
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Step 8 Click Apply to save the settings.
To enable Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm), or Event
triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings,
alarm input settings and other events as well. Refer to Chapter 12
Figure 8-10 Copy Schedule to Other Days
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Event and Alarm Settings and Chapter 13 VCA Event Alarm for details.
8.5 Configuring Continuous Recording
Step 1 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters.
Step 2 Set the continuous main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
Step 3 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 4 Set the record type to Continuous.
Step 5 Set the schedule for the continuous recording. Refer to Chapter 8.4 Configuring
You can configure recordings triggered by motion detection events.
Step 1 Go to System > Event > Normal Event > Motion Detection.
Step 2 Configure motion detection and select the channel(s) to trigger the recording when a
motion event occurs. Refer to Chapter 12.3 Configuring Motion Detection Alarm for
details.
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Step 3 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters.
Step 4 Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
Step 5 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 6 Set the record type to Motion.
Step 7 Set the schedule for the motion detection triggered recording. Refer to Chapter 8.4
Configuring Recording Schedule for details.
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8.7 Configuring Event Triggered Recordings
You can configure recordings triggered by motion detection, motion detection and alarm,
face detection, vehicle detection, line crossing detection, etc.
Step 1 Go to System > Event.
Step 2 Configure event detection and select the channel(s) to trigger the recording when an
event occurs. Refer to Chapter 12
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Event and Alarm Settings and Chapter 13 VCA Event Alarm for details.
Step 3 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters.
Step 4 Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
Step 5 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 6 Set the record type to Event.
Step 7 Set the event triggered recording schedule. Refer to Chapter 8.4 Configuring Recording
Schedule for details.
8.8 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recordings
You can configure the recording triggered by the motion detection, face detection, vehicle
detection, line crossing detection, etc.
Step 1 Go to System > Event > Normal Event > Alarm Input.
Step 2 Configure the alarm input and select the channel(s) to trigger the recording when an
alarm occurs. Refer to Chapter 12
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Step 3 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters.
Step 4 Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
Step 5 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 6 Set the record type to Alarm.
Step 7 Set the schedule for the alarm triggered recording. Refer to Chapter 8.4 Configuring
Recording Schedule for details.
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8.9 Configuring POS Event Triggered Recordings
You can configure recordings triggered by connected POS events such as transactions, etc.
Step 1 Go to System > POS Settings.
Step 2 Configure the POS and select the channel(s) in Event Linkage to trigger the recording
when a POS event occurs.
Step 3 Refer to Chapter 14 Smart Analysis for details.
Step 4 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters.
Step 5 Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
Step 6 Go to Storage > Recording Schedule.
Step 7 Set the record type to POS Event.
Step 8 Set the schedule for the POS event triggered recording. Refer to Chapter 8.4 Configuring
Recording Schedule for details.
8.10 Configuring Picture Capture
Step 1 Picture refers to live picture capture in continuous or event recordings.
Step 2 Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Capture.
Step 3 Set the picture parameters.
• Resolution: Set the resolution of the picture to capture.
• Picture Quality: Set the picture quality to low, medium, or high. A higher picture
quality requires more storage space.
•Interval: The interval of capturing live pictures.
Step 4 Go to Storage > Capture Schedule.
Step 5 Select the camera for which to configure picture capture.
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Figure 8-12 Set Picture Capture Schedule
Step 6 Set the picture capture schedule. See Chapter 8.4 Configuring Recording Schedule.
8.11 Configuring Holiday Recording and Capture
Purpose
Follow these steps to configure the holiday record or capture schedule for the year. You may
want to have a different plan for recording and capture on holidays.
Step 1 Go to System > Holiday Settings.
Step 2 Select a holiday item from the list and click .
Step 3 Check Enable to configure the holiday.
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1) Edit the holiday name.
2) Set the mode to by date, by week, or by month.
Figure 8-13 Edit Holiday Settings
3) Set the start and end date of the holiday.
4) Click OK.
Step 4 Set the schedule for the holiday recording. Refer to Chapter 8.4 Configuring Recording
Schedule for details.
8.12 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. .
You must set the storage mode to
For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8.2.1 Configuring HDD Group. There should be
at least another HDD which is in Read/Write status.
Group
before you set the HDD property to Redundancy.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Storage Device.
Step 2 Select an HDD from the list and click to enter the Local HDD Settings interface.
Step 3 Set the HDD property to Redundancy.
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Figure 8-14 HDD Property-Redundancy
Step 4 Go to Storage > Schedule Settings > Record Schedule/Capture Schedule.
Step 5 Click Advanced to set the camera recording parameters.
Figure 8-15 Record Parameters
Step 6 Check the Redundant Record/Capture checkbox.
Step 7 Click OK to save the settings.
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Chapter 9 Disk Array (RAID)
Purpose
A disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drives
into a single logical unit. Also known as a “RAID,” an array stores data over multiple HDDs to provide
enough redundancy so that data can be recovered if one disk fails. Data is distributed across the
drives in one of several ways called “RAID levels” based the redundancy and performance required.
Disk arrays are supported by DS-9600NI-I Series devices only.
9.1 Creating a Disk Array
Purpose
The device supports software-based disk arrays. Enable the RAID function as required. Two
ways are available for creating an array: one-touch configuration and manual configuration.
9.1.1 Enabling a RAID
Purpose
Perform the following steps to enable the disk array function.
Step 1 Go to Storage > Advanced.
Figure 9-1 Advanced
Step 2 Check Enable RAID.
Step 3 Click Apply.
Step 4 Reboot the device to have the settings take effect.
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9.1.2 One-Touch Creation
Purpose
One-touch configuration quickly creates a disk array. By default, the array type
created by one-touch configuration is RAID 5.
Before You Start
Enable the RAID function. For details, refer to Chapter 9.1.1 Enabling a RAID.
Install at least three HDDs. If more than 10 HDDs are installed, two arrays will be
created. To maintain reliability and stability when running the HDDs, it is recommended
use of enterprise-level HDDs of the same model and capacity.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Physical Disk.
Step 2 Click One-touch Config.
Step 3 Edit the array name in the Array Name text field.
Step 4 Click OK to start configuring.
If you install four or more HDDs, a hot spare disk for array rebuilding will be
created.
Step 5 When a message box pops up when the array creation is complete, click OK.
Step 6 Optionally, the device will automatically initialize the created array. Go to
Storage > RAID Setup > Array to view the information of the created arrray.
9.1.3 Manual Creation
Figure 9-2 Physical Disk
Purpose
Manually create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 array.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Physical Disk.
Step 2 Click Create.
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RAID Level
Required Number of HDD
s
RAID 0
At least 2 HDDs
RAID 1
At least 2 HDDs
RAID 5
At least 3 HDDs
RAID 6
At least 4 HDDs
RAID 10
The number of HDD
s must be an even range
from 4 to 16.
Step 3 Input the array name.
Step 4 Select RAID Level as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 as required.
Figure 9-3 Create Array Window
Step 5 Select the physical disks to constitute the array.
Table 9-1 Required Number of HDDs
Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 Optionally, the device will automatically initialize the created array. Go to
Storage > RAID Setup > Array to view the information of the created array.
Figure 9-4 Array List
9.2 Rebuilding an Array
Purpose
The array status includes Functional, Degraded, and Offline. To ensure the high security and
reliability of the data stored in an array, take immediate and proper maintenance of the array
according its status.
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• Functional: No disk loss in the array
• Offline: The number of lost disks has exceeded the limit
• Degraded: If any HDD fails in the array, the array degrades. Restore it to Functional status
by rebuilding the array.
9.2.1 Configuring a Hot Spare Disk
Purpose
Hot spare disks are required for disk array automatic rebuilding.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Physical Disk.
Figure 9-5 Physical Disk
Step 2 Click of an available HDD to set it as the hot spare disk.
9.2.2 Automatically Rebuilding an Array
Purpose
The device can automatically rebuild degraded arrays with the hot spare disks.
Before You Start
Create hot spare disks. For details, refer to Chapter 9.2.1 Configuring a Hot Spare Disk.
Step 1 The device will automatically rebuild degraded arrays with hot spare disks. Go
to Storage > RAID Setup > Array to view rebuilding progress.
Figure 9-6 Array List
9.2.3 Manually Rebuilding an Array
Purpose
If no hot spare disks are configured, rebuild a degraded array manually.
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Before You Start
At least one available physical disk must exist to rebuild an array.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Array.
Step 2 Click of the degraded array.
Figure 9-7 Array List
Step 3 Select the available physical disk.
Step 4 Click OK.
Step 5 Click OK on the pop up message box “Do not unplug the physical disk when it is
under rebuilding.”
9.3 Deleting an Array
Deleting an array will delete all data saved to it.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Array.
Figure 9-8 Rebuild Array
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Step 2 Click of the array to delete it.
Figure 9-9 Array List
Figure 9-10 Attention
Step 3 Click Yes on the popup message box.
9.4 Checking and Editing Firmware
Purpose
You can view the firmware information and set the background task speed on the Firmware
interface.
Step 1 Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Firmware.
Figure 9-11 Firmware
Step 2 Optionally, set the Background Task Speed.
Step 3 Click Apply.
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Chapter 10 File Management
10.1 Searching and Exporting All Files
10.1.1 Searching Files
Purpose
Specify detailed conditions to search videos and pictures.
Step 1 Go to File Management > All Files.
Step 2 Click Advanced Search in the menu bar to specify detailed conditions, including
time, camera, event type, etc.
Figure 10-1 Advanced Search
Step 3 Click Search to display results. The matched files are displayed in thumbnails or
a list.
Step 4 Select Target Picture or Source Picture in the menu bar to display related
pictures only. Select Video or Picture to specify the file type.
• Target Picture: Display the search results of vehicle close-ups.
• Source Picture: Display the search results of original pictures captured by
the camera.
•Group: Sort the search results by the selected item.
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10.1.2 Exporting Files
Purpose
Export files for backup purposes using a USB device (USB flash drive, USB HDD, USB
optical disc drive), SATA optical disc drive, or eSATA HDD.
Step 1 Search for the vehicle files to export. For details, see 10.1.1 Searching Files.
Step 2 Click files to select and click Export.
Figure 10-2 Export Files
Step 3 Click OK to export pictures to the backup device.
10.2 Searching and Exporting Human Pictures
10.2.1 Searching Human Pictures
Purpose
Specify detailed conditions by which to search human pictures.
Before You Start
Configure the human body detection function for the cameras you want to search and
export human pictures.
Step 1 Go to File Management > People Appearance File.
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Step 2 Click Advanced Search in the menu bar to specify detailed conditions, including
Step 3 Click Search to display results. The matched files are displayed in thumbnails or
time, camera, people appearance, etc.
Figure 10-3 Advanced Search
a list.
Step 4 Select Target Picture or Source Picture in the menu bar to display related
pictures only. Select Video or Picture to specify the file type.
• Target Picture: Display the search results of people close-ups.
• Source Picture: Display the search results of original pictures captured by
the camera.
•Group: Sort the search results by the selected item.
10.2.2 Exporting Human Pictures
Purpose
Export files for backup purposes using a USB device (USB flash drive, USB HDD, USB
optical disc drive), SATA optical disc drive, or eSATA HDD.
Step 1 Search for the human files to export. For details, see 10.2.1 Searching Human
Pictures.
Step 2 Click files to select and click Export.
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Figure 10-4 Export Files
Step 3 Click OK to export pictures to the backup device.
10.3 Searching and Exporting Vehicle Files
10.3.1 Searching Vehicle Pictures
Purpose
Specify detailed conditions by which to search vehicle pictures.
Before You Start
Configure the vehicle detection function for the cameras you want to search and
export vehicle pictures.
Step 1 Go to File Management > Vehicle Files.
Step 2 Click Advanced Search in the menu bar to specify detailed conditions, including
time, camera, vehicle appearance, etc.
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Step 3 Click Search to display results. The matched files are displayed in thumbnails or
Step 4 Select Target Picture or Source Picture in the menu bar to display related
Figure 10-5 Advanced Search
a list.
pictures only. Select Video or Picture to specify the file type.
• Target Picture: Display the search results of vehicle close-ups.
• Source Picture: Display the search results of original pictures captured by
the camera.
•Group: Sort the search results by selected item.
10.3.2 Exporting Vehicle Pictures
Purpose
Export files for backup purposes to a USB device (USB flash drive, USB HDD, USB optical
disc drive), SATA optical disc drive, or eSATA HDD.
Step 1 Search for the vehicle files to export. For details, see 10.3.1 Searching Vehicle
Pictures.
Step 2 Click files to select and click Export.
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Figure 10-6 Export Files
Step 3 Click OK to export pictures to the backup device.
10.4 Searching History Operation
10.4.1 Saving Search Conditions
Purpose
You can save the search conditions for future reference and quick searches.
Step 1 Go to File Management > All Files/People Appearance File/Vehicle File.
Step 2 Click Advanced Search in the menu bar and set the search conditions.
Step 3 Click Save.
Step 4 Enter a name in the text field and click Finished. The saved search conditions
will be displayed in the Search History list.
10.4.2 Calling Search History
Purpose
You can quickly search files by calling the Search History.
Step 1 Go to File Management > All Files/People Appearance File/Vehicle File.
Step 2 Click a saved search conditon to search files quickly.
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Chapter 11 Playback
11.1 Playing Video Files
11.1.1 Instant Playback
Instant Playback enables the device to play video files recorded in the last five
minutes. If no video is found, it means there was no recording during the last five
minutes.
Step 1 On the Live View window of the selected camera, move the cursor to the
window bottom to access the toolbar.
Step 2 Click to start instant playback.
Figure 11-1 Playback Interface
11.1.2 Playing Video
Step 1 Go to Playback.
Step 2 Select one or more cameras in the camera list.
Step 3 Select a date in the calendar.
Step 4 Click Play on the toolbar to start playing the video.
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Step 5 You can use the toolbar in the bottom of the playback interface to control the
playing and perform a series of operations. Refer to Chapter 11.2 Playback
Operations 8.2.
Step 6 You can click the channel(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple
channels.
256x playing speed is supported.
11.1.3 Playing Tag Files
Purpose
Figure 11-2 Playback Interface
Figure 11-3 Toolbar of Playback
Video tag allows you to record related information such as people and locations of a
certain time point during playback. You can use video tag(s) to search for video files
and position the time point.
Managing Tag Files
Step 1 Go to Playback.
Step 2 Search and play back the video file(s).
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Step 3 Click to add the tag.
Step 4 Edit the tag information.
A maximum of 64 tags can be added to a single video file.
Playing Tag Files
Step 5 Go to Playback.
Step 6 Click Tag button.
Step 7 Click Custom Search on the left bottom to enter the Search Condition interface.
Step 8 Click Smart Search on the top right corner.
Step 9 Enter the search conditions for the tag files, including the time and the tag
keyword.
Figure 11-4 Tag Search
Step 10 Click Search.
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Step 11 On the search results interface, select a tag file and click to start playing the
Figure 11-5 Searched Tag Files
video.
Figure 11-6 Tag Playback
11.1.4 Playing by Smart Search
Purpose
In Smart Playback mode, the device will analyze the video containing the motion, line,
or intrusion detection information, mark it in green, and play it at normal speed. Video
without motion will be played in at 16x speed.
The smart playback rules and areas are configurable.
Step 1 Go to Playback.
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