Panasonic k-nl304g, k-nl308g, k-nl304k, k-nl308k User Manual

Network Video Recorder User’s Manual

Model No. K-NL304K/G K-NL308K/G

Version 1.0.2

Table of Contents

1 Features and Specifications ........................................................................................... 1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2

2 Front Panel and Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 4

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Alarm Connection .............................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Alarm Port ................................................................................................................................ 8

2.3.2 Alarm input port ....................................................................................................................... 8

2.3.3 Alarm input and output port ................................................................................................... 8

2.3.4 Alarm relay specifications ...................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Bidirectional talk ................................................................................................................ 9

2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end ............................................................................................................ 9

2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end .................................................................................................... 10

2.5 Mouse Operation ............................................................................................................. 11

2.6 Remote Controller Operation ........................................................................................... 12

3 Device Installation ........................................................................................................ 14

3.1 Check Unpacked NVR .................................................................................................... 14

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel ................................................................................. 14

3.3 HDD Installation ............................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Connection Sample ......................................................................................................... 16

4 Local Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 17

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown .................................................................................................... 17

4.1.1 Boot up ................................................................................................................................... 17

4.1.2 Shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 17

4.2 Startup Wizard ................................................................................................................. 17

4.3 Navigation Bar ................................................................................................................. 21

4.3.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................. 21

4.3.2 Output Screen ....................................................................................................................... 21

4.3.3 Tour ......................................................................................................................................... 21

4.3.4 PTZ ......................................................................................................................................... 21

4.3.5 CAMERA ................................................................................................................................ 21

4.3.6 Search .................................................................................................................................... 21

4.3.7 Alarm Status .......................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.8 Channel Info .......................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.9 Remote Device ...................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.10 Network .................................................................................................................................. 22

4.3.11 HDD Manager........................................................................................................................ 22

4.3.12 USB Manager ........................................................................................................................ 22

4.4 Remote Device ................................................................................................................ 23

4.4.1 Remote Device Connection ................................................................................................ 23

4.4.2 Short-Cut Menu ..................................................................................................................... 24

4.4.3 IMAGE .................................................................................................................................... 24

4.4.4 CAM NAME ........................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.5 Upgrade .................................................................................................................................. 27

4.4.6 UPNP ...................................................................................................................................... 28

4.4.7 Built-in Switch Setup ............................................................................................................ 28

4.5 Preview ............................................................................................................................ 28

4.5.1 Preview ................................................................................................................................... 29

4.5.2 Preview control interface ..................................................................................................... 29

4.5.3 Right Click Menu ................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.4 Preview Display Effect Setup .............................................................................................. 31

4.5.4.1 GUI .................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.4.2 Tour ................................................................................................................... 32

4.6 PTZ .................................................................................................................................. 34

4.6.1 PTZ Settings .......................................................................................................................... 34

4.6.2 PTZ Control ........................................................................................................................... 35

4.6.2.1 PTZ Function Setup .......................................................................................... 37

4.6.2.2 Call PTZ Function ............................................................................................. 39

4.7 Record and Snapshot ...................................................................................................... 40

4.7.1 ENCODE ................................................................................................................................ 40

4.7.1.1 ENCODE ........................................................................................................... 40

4.7.1.2 Snapshot ........................................................................................................... 41

4.7.1.3 Overlay .............................................................................................................. 42

4.7.2 Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 43

4.7.2.1 Schedule Record .............................................................................................. 43

4.7.2.2 Schedule Snapshot ........................................................................................... 46

4.7.3 Motion detect record/snapshot ........................................................................................... 48

4.7.3.1 Motion detect record ......................................................................................... 48

4.7.3.2 Motion Detect Snapshot ................................................................................... 51

4.7.4 Alarm Record/Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 51

4.7.4.1 Alarm Record .................................................................................................... 51

4.7.4.2 Alarm Snapshot ................................................................................................ 52

4.7.5 Manual Record/Snapshot .................................................................................................... 53

4.7.5.1 Manual Record .................................................................................................. 53

4.7.5.2 Manual Snapshot .............................................................................................. 54

4.7.6 Holiday Record/Snapshot .................................................................................................... 54

4.7.6.1 Holiday Record ................................................................................................. 54

4.7.6.2 Holiday Snapshot .............................................................................................. 56

4.7.7 Other Record/Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 56

4.8 Playback and Search ...................................................................................................... 56

4.8.1 Real-time Playback ............................................................................................................... 56

4.8.2 Search Interface .................................................................................................................... 56

4.8.2.1 Smart Search .................................................................................................... 61

4.8.2.2 Accurate playback by time ................................................................................ 61

4.8.2.3 Mark Playback .................................................................................................. 62

4.8.3 Picture Playback ................................................................................................................... 63

4.9 Backup ............................................................................................................................. 64

4.9.1 File Backup ............................................................................................................................ 64

4.9.2 Import/Export ......................................................................................................................... 65

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4.9.3 Backup Log ............................................................................................................................ 66

4.9.4 USB Device Auto Pop-up .................................................................................................... 67

4.10 Alarm ............................................................................................................................... 68

4.10.1 Detect Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 68

4.10.1.1 Motion Detect .................................................................................................... 68

4.10.1.2 Tampering ......................................................................................................... 72

4.10.1.3 Video Loss ........................................................................................................ 73

4.10.2 Alarm output .......................................................................................................................... 74

4.10.3 Alarm Setup ........................................................................................................................... 75

4.10.4 Abnormality ............................................................................................................................ 81

4.11 Network ............................................................................................................................ 82

4.11.1 Basic Setup ............................................................................................................................ 82

4.11.1.1 Connection ........................................................................................................ 84

4.11.1.2 WIFI ................................................................................................................... 85

4.11.1.3 3G ..................................................................................................................... 86

4.11.1.4 PPPoE ............................................................................................................... 87

4.11.1.5 DDNS Setup ..................................................................................................... 88

4.11.1.6 UPnP ................................................................................................................. 90

4.11.1.7 IP Filter .............................................................................................................. 91

4.11.1.8 Email ................................................................................................................. 93

4.11.1.9 FTP ................................................................................................................... 94

4.11.1.10 SNMP ............................................................................................................... 96

4.11.1.11 Multicast ............................................................................................................ 97

4.11.1.12 Alarm Center ..................................................................................................... 99

4.11.1.13 Auto register ..................................................................................................... 99

4.11.1.14 SWITCH .......................................................................................................... 100

4.11.2 Network Test ........................................................................................................................ 101

4.11.2.1 Network Test ................................................................................................... 101

4.11.2.2 Network Load .................................................................................................. 102

4.12 HDD Setup .................................................................................................................... 103

4.12.1 Format .................................................................................................................................. 103

4.12.2 HDD Information ................................................................................................................. 104

4.12.3 Advanced ............................................................................................................................. 106

4.13 Basic Setups .................................................................................................................. 109

4.13.1 Device Setup ....................................................................................................................... 109

4.13.2 Data and Time ..................................................................................................................... 110

4.13.3 Holiday .................................................................................................................................. 111

4.14 Device Maintenance and Manager ............................................................................... 112

4.14.1 System Info .......................................................................................................................... 112

4.14.1.1 Version ............................................................................................................ 112

4.14.1.2 BPS ................................................................................................................. 113

4.14.1.3 Online User ..................................................................................................... 113

4.14.1.4 Remote Device Information ............................................................................ 114

4.14.1.5 Remote ............................................................................................................ 115

4.14.1.5.1 Device Status .............................................................................................. 115

4.14.1.5.2 Firmware ..................................................................................................... 116

4.14.2 Log ........................................................................................................................................ 117

4.14.3 Account ................................................................................................................................. 118

4.14.3.1 Add/Modify Group ........................................................................................... 120

4.14.3.2 Add/Modify User ............................................................................................. 120

4.14.4 Update .................................................................................................................................. 121

4.14.5 Default .................................................................................................................................. 122

4.14.6 RS232 ................................................................................................................................... 122

4.14.7 Auto Maintain ....................................................................................................................... 123

4.14.8 Logout /Shutdown/Restart ................................................................................................. 124

5 Web Operation ........................................................................................................... 125

5.1 General Introduction ...................................................................................................... 125

5.1.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 125

5.1.2 Log in .................................................................................................................................... 126

5.2 LAN Mode ...................................................................................................................... 127

5.3 Real-time Monitor .......................................................................................................... 129

5.4 PTZ ................................................................................................................................ 130

5.5 Image/Alarm-out ............................................................................................................ 132

5.5.1 Image .................................................................................................................................... 132

5.5.2 Alarm output ........................................................................................................................ 132

5.6 Multi Preview ................................................................................................................. 132

5.7 WAN Login ..................................................................................................................... 133

5.8 Setup ............................................................................................................................. 134

5.8.1 REMOTE .............................................................................................................................. 134

5.8.1.1 Remote Device ............................................................................................... 134

5.8.1.2 IMAGE ............................................................................................................. 136

5.8.1.3 ENCODE ......................................................................................................... 138

5.8.1.3.1 Encode .......................................................................................................... 138

5.8.1.3.2 Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 140

5.8.1.3.3 Video Overlay ................................................................................................ 140

5.8.1.3.4 Path ............................................................................................................... 141

5.8.1.4 CAM NAME ..................................................................................................... 142

5.8.2 Network ................................................................................................................................ 142

5.8.2.1 TCP/IP ............................................................................................................. 142

5.8.2.2 Connection ...................................................................................................... 143

5.8.2.3 WIFI ................................................................................................................. 144

5.8.2.4 3G ................................................................................................................... 144

5.8.2.4.1 CDMA/GPRS ................................................................................................ 144

5.8.2.4.2 Mobile ............................................................................................................ 145

5.8.2.5 PPPoE ............................................................................................................. 146

5.8.2.6 DDNS .............................................................................................................. 146

5.8.2.7 IP filter ............................................................................................................. 148

5.8.2.8 Email ............................................................................................................... 148

5.8.2.9 FTP ................................................................................................................. 150

5.8.2.10 UPnP ............................................................................................................... 150

5.8.2.11 SNMP .............................................................................................................. 151

5.8.2.12 Multicast .......................................................................................................... 152

5.8.2.13 Register ........................................................................................................... 152

5.8.2.14 Alarm Centre ................................................................................................... 153

5.8.3 Event ..................................................................................................................................... 153

5.8.3.1 Detect .............................................................................................................. 153

5.8.3.1.1 Motion Detect ................................................................................................ 153

5.8.3.1.2 Video Loss ..................................................................................................... 157

5.8.3.1.3 Tampreing ..................................................................................................... 158

5.8.3.2 Alarm ............................................................................................................... 158

5.8.3.2.1 Alarm ............................................................................................................. 158

5.8.3.2.2 Net Alarm....................................................................................................... 160

5.8.3.2.3 IPC External Alarm ........................................................................................ 161

5.8.3.2.4 IPC Offline Alarm ........................................................................................... 161

5.8.3.3 Abnormality ..................................................................................................... 162

5.8.4 Storage ................................................................................................................................. 164

5.8.4.1 Schedule ......................................................................................................... 164

5.8.4.2 CTORAGE ...................................................................................................... 166

5.8.4.2.1 Local Storage ................................................................................................ 166

5.8.4.2.2 HDD ............................................................................................................... 167

5.8.4.3 Record Control ................................................................................................ 167

5.8.4.4 HDD MANAGER ............................................................................................. 168

5.8.4.4.1 Main Stream .................................................................................................. 168

5.8.4.4.2 Sub Stream ................................................................................................... 168

5.8.4.4.3 Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 169

5.8.5 Setting ................................................................................................................................... 169

5.8.5.1 General ........................................................................................................... 169

5.8.5.1.1 General .......................................................................................................... 169

5.8.5.1.2 Date and time ................................................................................................ 170

5.8.5.1.3 Holiday Setup ................................................................................................ 170

5.8.5.2 Account ........................................................................................................... 171

5.8.5.2.1 User name ..................................................................................................... 171

5.8.5.2.2 Group ............................................................................................................ 173

5.8.5.3 Display ............................................................................................................ 175

5.8.5.3.1 Display ........................................................................................................... 175

5.8.5.3.2 Tour ............................................................................................................... 176

5.8.5.4 Alarm Out ........................................................................................................ 177

5.8.5.5 Default ............................................................................................................. 177

5.8.5.6 Import/Export .................................................................................................. 177

5.8.5.7 Auto maintain .................................................................................................. 178

5.8.5.8 Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 178

5.8.5.9 RS232 ............................................................................................................. 178

5.8.5.10 PAN/TILT/ZOOM ............................................................................................. 179

5.9 Information ..................................................................................................................... 180

5.9.1 Version .................................................................................................................................. 180

5.9.2 Log ........................................................................................................................................ 181

5.9.3 Online User .......................................................................................................................... 181

5.10 Playback ........................................................................................................................ 182

5.11 Alarm ............................................................................................................................. 186

5.12 Log out ........................................................................................................................... 187

5.13 Un-install Web Control................................................................................................... 188

6 Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 189

7 Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation ....................................................................... 190

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our network video recorder! This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for your system. Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation. Do not place objects on the NVR

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5．Environment

The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the specified environments.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.

7. Lithium battery Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.

 Installation environment

 Keep away from extreme hot places and sources；  Avoid direct sunlight；  Keep away from extreme humid places；  Avoid violent vibration；  Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR；  Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent.

Real-time Surveillance

 VGA, HDMI port. Connect to monitor to realize real-time surveillance.

Some series support TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Short-cut menu when preview.  Support popular PTZ decoder control protocols. Support preset, tour

and pattern.

Playback

 Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same

time it can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.

 Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play

and frame by frame play.

 Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred

time

 Support specified zone enlargement.

User Management

 Each group has different management powers that can be edited freely.

Every user belongs to an exclusive group.

Storage

 Via corresponding setup (such as alarm setup and schedule setup), you

can backup related audio/video data in the network video recorder.

 Support Web record and record local video and storage the file in the

client end.

Alarm

 Respond to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on

user’s pre-defined relay setup, system can process the alarm input correctly and prompt user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded audio).

 Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can

remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from various connected peripheral devices.

 Alert you via email/sms.

1 Features and Specifications

1.1 Overview

This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function.

This series product supports centre storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be set in anywhere. Working with other front-end devices such as IPC, NVS, this series product can establish a strong surveillance network via the CMS. In the network system, there is only one network cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone in the whole network. There is no audio/video cable from the monitor centre to the monitor zone. The whole project is featuring of simple connection, low-cost, low maintenance work.

This series NVR can be widely used in many areas such as public security, water conservancy, transportation and education.

1.2 Features

Network Monitor

 Through network, sending audio/video data compressed by IPC or NVS

to client-ends, then the data will be decompressed and display.

 Support max 128 connections at the same time.  Transmit audio/video data by HTTP, TCP, UDP, MULTICAST,

RTP/RTCP and etc.

 Transmit some alarm data or alarm info by SNMP.  Support WEB access in WAN/LAN.

Window Split

 Adopt the video compression and digital process to show several

windows in one monitor. Support 1/4/8/9-window display when preview and 1/4/9-window display when playback.

Record

 Support normal/motion detect/alarm record function. Save the recorded

files in the HDD, USB device, client-end PC, or network storage server. You can search or playback the saved files at the local-end or via the Web/USB device.

Backup

 Support network backup, USB2.0 record backup function, the recorded

files can be saved in network storage server, peripheral USB2.0 device, burner and etc.

Network Management

 Supervise NVR configuration and control power via Ethernet.  Support management via WEB.

Peripheral Equipment Management

 Support peripheral equipment management such as protocol setup and

port connection.

 Support transparent data transmission such as RS232 (RS-422), RS485

(RS-485).

Auxiliary

 Support switch between NTSC and PAL.  Support real-time system resources information and running statistics

display.

 Support log file.  Local GUI output. Shortcut menu operation via mouse.  IR control function (For some series product only.). Shortcut menu

operation via remote control.

 Support IPC or NVS remote video preview and control.

Parameter Specifications

K-NL304K/G

K-NL308K/G

System Resources

4/8-channel series product support 4/8-channel HD connection respectively. Max supports 160Mbps.

Operation System

Embedded Linux real-time operation system

Operation Interface

WEB/Local GUI

Video Compression

H.264/MJPEG

Decode Capacity

Max supports 8-channel 720P, or 4-channel 1080P, or 4*3M or 2*5M decode.

Audio Compression

G.711a

Video Output

1-channel VGA analog video output.

Video Input

4-ch network compression video input (Only E-Series camera)

8-ch network compression video input (Only E-Series camera)

HDMI

1-ch HDMI output.

1.3 Specifications

Audio Input

1-ch bidirectional talk input

Audio Output

1-ch bidirectional talk output

Window Split

1/4-window

1/4/8/9-window

Multiple-channel Playback

Max 4-channel 720P / 4-channel 1080P playback.

Max 8-channel 720P / 4-channel 1080P playback.

Alarm Input

4-ch alarm input

Alarm Output

2-ch alarm output

Storage

2 built-in SATA ports.

RS232 Port

One RS232 port to debug transparent COM data.

RS485 port

One RS485 port to control PTZ. Support various protocols.

USB2.0 Port

2 peripheral USB ports. One USB2.0 port at the front panel and one USB3.0 port at the rear panel.

Network Connection

One RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.

Power Port

Two power ports. Input DC12V/DC 48V.

One power ports. Input 100-240V， 47~63Hz.

Power Button

One button. At the rear panel.

Power On-off Button

One button. At the front-panel.

IR Receiver Window

Support IR remote control

Clock

Built-in clock.

Indication Light

One power status indicator light. One network status indicator light. One HDD status indicator light.

Power Consumption

< 30W(Exclude HDD)

Working Temperature

-10℃ - +55℃

Working Humidity

10℅ - 90℅

Air pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

375 mm(W) × 278 mm(D) × 52 mm(H)

375 mm(W) × 323 mm(D) × 52 mm(H)

Weight

1.5~2.5kg（Exclude HDD）

Installation

Desk installation

Note

 EMS & Mobile-EMS do not support i-PRO series NVR  Panasonic Security Viewer is not supported  Bit rate: Suggested to set bit rate for E-Series camera to 2 Mbps or less  Suggested to synchronize to external NTP server  Suggested E-Series setting

 Auto Reboot (once a week)  No overlapping scheduled REC & VMD REC

 See support web page below for further details

http://security.panasonic.com/*****

Name

Icon

Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVR.

Shift

In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral, English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.

Up/1 Down/4

,

Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and down.

Increase/decrease numeral

Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)

Left/2 Right/3

 ,

Shift current activated control,

When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar. In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C) /3(English character D/E/F).

ESC

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

Enter

ENTER

Confirm current operation

Go to default button

Go to menu

Record

REC

Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

Slow play/8

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback. In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).

2 Front Panel and Rear Panel

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Assistant

One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image color.

Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.

In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize setup.

In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English character(small/capitalized) and etc.

Realize other special functions.

Fast play/7



Various fast speeds and normal playback. In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).

Play previous/0

|

In playback mode, playback the previous video In text mode, input number 0.

Reverse/Pause/6

||

In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback. In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)

Play Next/9

|

In playback mode, playback the next video In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list. In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z).

Play/Pause /5

||

In normal playback click this button to pause playback In pause mode, click this button to resume playback. In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network abnormal indication light

Net

Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.

HDD abnormal indication light

HDD

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

Record light

1-16

System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording.

IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

Name

Function

Power switch

Power ON/OFF button.

Power input socket

Input AC 100~240V. For K-NL308K/G product only.

Power input port

Input DC 12V/4A. For K-NL304K/G series product only.

Power input port

Switch power port. Input DC 48/1A. For K-NL304K/G product only.

MIC IN

Audio input port

Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as mike phone, pickup.

MIC OUT

Audio output port

Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.

 Bidirectional talk output.  Audio output on 1-window video monitor.  Audio output on 1-window video playback.

1～4

Alarm input port 1～4

 There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC

(normal close).

 When your alarm input device is using external

power, please make sure the device and the NVR have the same ground.

2.2 Rear Panel

The K-NL304K/G rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

The K-NL308K/G rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

N1, N2

Alarm output port 1～2

 2 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：port

N1 ～ C1,Group 2:port N2 ～ C2).Output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there is power to the external alarm device.

 N：Normal open alarm output port.  C：Alarm output public end.

C1, C2 A

RS-485 communication port

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

Network port

10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the network cable.

USB2.0 port

USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc.

RS-232

RS-232 debug COM.

It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.

HDMI

High Definition Media Interface

High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits uncompressed high definition video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display device. HDMI version is 1.4.

VGA

VGA video output port

VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.

PoE PORTS

Bult-in Switch. Support PoE. The 4 PoE series product supports total 48V 50W. The 8 PoE series product supports total 48V 120W. One PoE port max supports 15W.

Icon

Function

1～4

ALARM1～ALARM4. The alarm becomes activated in the low level.

N1,N2,C1,C2

Two N activation output groups. (On-off button)

GND

A/B

485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as PTZ. Please parallel connect 120TΩ between A/B cables if there are too many PTZ decoders.

2.3 Alarm Connection

2.3.1 Alarm Port

The alarm port is shown as below. See Figure 2-4

Figure 2-4

Note

 Different models support different alarm input ports. Please refer to the specifications sheet for

detailed information.

 Slight difference may be found on the alarm port layout.

2.3.2 Alarm input port

Connect the positive end (+) of the alarm input device to the alarm input port (ALARM IN 1～4) of the NVR. Connect the negative end (-) of the alarm input device to the ground end ( ) of the NVR.

Note

 When connect the ground port of the alarm device to the NVR, you can use any of the GND ports

( ).

 Connect the C port of the alarm device to the alarm input port (ALARM) of the NVR.  When there is peripheral power supplying for the alarm device, please make sure it is earthed with

the NVR.

2.3.3 Alarm input and output port

 There is peripheral power supplying for the external alarm device.  In case overload may result in NVR damage, please refer to the following relay specifications for

Model:

JRC-27F

Material of the

touch

Silver

Rating

（Resistance Load）

Rated switch capacity

30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power

125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage

250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency

Insulation

Between touches with same polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage

Between touches with same polarity

1500V (10×160us)

Length of open

time

3ms max

Length of close

time

3ms max

Longevity Mechanical

50×106 MIN (3Hz)

Electrical

200×103 MIN (0.5Hz)

Temperature

-40℃ - +70℃

detailed information.

 A/B cable of the RS485 is for the A/B cable connection of the speed PTZ.

2.3.4 Alarm relay specifications

2.4 Bidirectional talk

2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end

Device Connection

Please connect the speaker or the pickup to the first audio input port in the device rear panel. Then connect the earphone or the sound box to the audio output port in the PC. Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor. Please refer to the following interface to enable bidirectional talk. See Figure2-5.

Figure 2-5

Listening Operation

At the device end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the earphone or sound box at the pc-end. See Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

2.4.2 PC-end to the device-end

Device Connection

Connect the speaker or the pickup to the audio output port in the PC and then connect the earphone or the sound box to the first audio input port in the device rear panel. Login the Web and then enable the corresponding channel real-time monitor. Please refer to the above interface (Figure 2-6) to enable bidirectional talk.

Listening Operation

At the PC-end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the earphone or sound box at the device-end. See Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7

Left click mouse

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up dropdown list

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on

the panel you can input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here ←

stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space button.

In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the

previous numeral.

Double left click mouse Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.5 Mouse Operation

Please refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction.

Number

Name

Function

Power button

Click it to boot up or shut down the device.

Address

Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.

Forward

Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

Next record

In playback mode, playback the next video.

Previous record

In playback mode, playback the previous video.

Play/Pause

In pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this button to pause playback.

In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video search menu.

Reverse/pause Reverse playback pause mode, click this button to realize

normal playback.

In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

Esc.

Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close upper interface or control)

Record

Start or stop record manually. In record interface, working with the direction buttons to select the record channel. Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go to the Manual Record interface.

Direction keys

Switch current activated control, go to left or right. In playback mode, it is to control the playback process bar. Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)

2.6 Remote Controller Operation

Figure 2-8

Enter /menu key

go to default button. go to the menu

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window and one-window.

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ control and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface, working with direction keys to complete setup.

In text mode, click it to delete character.

0-9 number key Input password, channel or switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the input method.

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

2. Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn just three rounds).

3. Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.

HDD2

HDD1

3 Device Installation

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

3.1 Check Unpacked NVR

When you receive the NVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the NVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories. Please check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective film of the NVR.

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation

Important： Please turn off the power before you replace the HDD.

The pictures listed below for reference only.

For the first time install, please be aware that whether the HDDs have been installed. You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Usually we do not recommend the PC HDD. Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.

4. Turn the device upside down and then turn the screws in firmly.

5. Fix the HDD firmly.

6. Connect the HDD cable and power cable.

Note: Be careful so that the cables are not in contact with the edge of the HDD.

7. Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then place the upper cover back.

8. Secure the screws in the rear panel and the side panel.

3.4 Connection Sample

Please refer to Figure 3-1 for connection sample. The following figure is based on our K-NL308K/G product.

Figure 3-1

4 Local Basic Operation

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

Before the boot up, please make sure:  The rated input voltage matches the device. Please make sure the power wire connection is OK.

Then click the power on-off button.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure. Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.

 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.  Connect power cable.  Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After device booted up,

the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Note

 When you see corresponding dialogue box “System is shutting down…” Do not click power on-off

button directly.  Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shutdown device directly when device

is running (especially when it is recording.)

There are three ways for you to log out.

a) Main menu (RECOMMENDED) From Main Menu->SHUTDOWN, select shutdown from dropdown list. Click OK button, you can see device shuts down.

b) From power on-off button on the front panel or remote control Press the power on-off button on the NVR front panel or remote control for more than 3 seconds to shutdown the device.

c) From power on-off button on the rear panel.

4.2 Startup Wizard

After device successfully booted up, it goes to startup wizard. Click Cancel/Next button, you can see system goes to login interface.

Tips

Check the box Startup button here, system goes to startup wizard again when it boots up the next time. Cancel the Startup button, system goes to the login interface directly when it boots up the next time.

Figure 4-1

Click Cancel button or Next Step button, system goes to login interface. See Figure 4-2.  Username: ADMIN. Password: 12345. (Default) .

Figure 4-2

Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lock!

Click OK button, you can go to General interface. See Figure 4-3. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.13.1.

Figure 4-3

Click Next button, you can go to network interface. See Figure 4-4. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.11.

Figure 4-4

Click Next button, you can go to remote device interface. See Figure 4-5

For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.4.

Figure 4-5

Click Next button, you can go to Schedule interface. See Figure 4-6. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.7.2.

Figure 4-6

Click Finish button, system pops up a dialogue box. Click the OK button, the startup wizard is complete. See Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7

4.3 Navigation Bar

You need to go to the Main menu->SETTING->SYSTEM->GENERAL to enable navigation bar function; otherwise you cannot see the following interface. The navigation bar is shown as below. See Figure 4-8.

Figure 4-8

4.3.1 Main Menu

Click button to go to the main menu interface.

4.3.2 Output Screen

Select corresponding window-split mode and output channels.

4.3.3 Tour

Click button to enable tour, the icon becomes , you can see the tour is in process.

4.3.4 PTZ

Click , system goes to the PTZ control interface. Please refer to chapter 4.6.2.

4.3.5 CAMERA

Click button , system goes to the color interface. Please refer to chapter 4.4.3. Please make sure system is in one-channel mode.

4.3.6 Search

Click button , system goes to search interface. Please refer to chapter 4.8.2

4.3.7 Alarm Status

Click button , system goes to alarm status interface. It is to view device status and channel status. Please refer to chapter 4.14.1.4.

4.3.8 Channel Info

Click button , system goes to the channel information setup interface. It is to view information of the corresponding channel. See Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9

4.3.9 Remote Device

Click , system goes to the remote device interface. Please refer to chapter 4.4

4.3.10 Network

Click , system goes to the network interface. It is to set network IP address, default gateway and etc. Please refer to chapter 4.11.

4.3.11 HDD Manager

Click ， system goes to the HDD manager interface. It is to view and manage HDD information. Please refer to chapter 4.12.1.

4.3.12 USB Manager

Click ， system goes to the USB Manager interface. It is to view USB information, backup and update. Please refer to chapter 4.9.1 file backup, chapter 4.9.3 backup log, chapter4.9.2 import/export, and

chapter 4.14.4 upgrade for detailed information.

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