PLANET NVR-1615 User Manual

16-Channel
Network Video Recorder
NVR-1615
16-Channel Network Video Recorder
NVR-1615
Copyright
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary s ervicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, for example, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who in stall and u se it. However, sp ecial attentio n must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Reg
ulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, en d users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Stand by mode operation. For energy saving, please remove the AC-plug to disconnect the device from the power circuit. Without remove the AC-plug or switch off the device, the devices will still consuming power from the power circuit. In the view of Saving the Energy and reduce the unnecessary power consuming, it is strongly suggested to switch off or remove the DC-plug for the device if this device is not intended to be active.
Revision
User’s Manual of PLANET 16-ch Network Video Recorder Model: NVR-1615 Rev: 1.0 (Jul, 2014) Part No. EM-NVR-1615_v1.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Description...................................................................... 6
1.1 Product Features............................................................................... 6
1.2 System Requirements........................................................................ 7
1.3 Packet Contents ................................................................................ 7
1.4 Specifications..................................................................................... 7
1.5 Physical Specifications .....................................................................10
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation...................................................................12
2.1 Accessories Check ...........................................................................12
2.2 Installation.........................................................................................12
Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR ...............................................................15
3.1 Use Device Search Utility .................................................................15
3.2 Access NVR with its default IP address............................................18
Chapter 4. System ........................................................................................20
4.1 Main Console....................................................................................20
4.2 System Information...........................................................................20
4.3 Screen Division.................................................................................20
4.4 Sub-screen Functions.......................................................................21
Chapter 5. System Setting............................................................................23
5.1 Camera Setup...................................................................................23
5.1.1 Audio Setting ..........................................................................23
5.1.2 Template Setting.....................................................................24
5.1.3 Camera List ............................................................................25
5.1.4 Camera Setup.........................................................................25
5.1.5 Parameter Setting ...................................................................26
5.1.6 Search Camera.......................................................................27
5.2 Schedule Setting...............................................................................27
5.3 Network Setting ................................................................................29
5.3.1 Network ..................................................................................29
5.3.2 PPPoE....................................................................................29
5.3.3 UPnP......................................................................................30
5.3.4 UPnP Transversal...................................................................30
5.3.5 Server.....................................................................................30
5.3.6 DDNS .....................................................................................30
5.4. System Setting.................................................................................31
5.4.1 Device Information..................................................................31
5.4.2 Date & Time Info.....................................................................31
5.5. User Setting.....................................................................................32
5.6. Motion Detection Setting..................................................................33
5.7. Address Book Setting ......................................................................34
5.8. Notification Setting...........................................................................34
Chapter 6. System Management ..................................................................36
6.1. System Management.......................................................................36
6.2. Disk Management............................................................................37
6.3. Snapshot..........................................................................................37
6.4. Event Snapshot ...............................................................................39
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6.5. Samba Server..................................................................................40
Chapter 7. Event Setting...............................................................................41
7.1 Add a New Event..............................................................................41
7.2 Modify Existing Event Schedule or Output Action.............................42
7.3 Delete Existing Event Schedule or Output Action.............................43
7.4 Event Action Type.............................................................................43
Chapter 8. Log Viewer ..................................................................................46
8.1 System Log.......................................................................................46
8.2 Event Log..........................................................................................47
8.3 Bitrate Log ........................................................................................48
Chapter 9. Playback......................................................................................49
9.1 Search Recorded Video Files...........................................................49
9.2 Playback Control Buttons..................................................................50
9.3 Convert into AVI File.........................................................................51
9.4 Backup Video File.............................................................................51
Chapter 10. Web Remote Management .........................................................52
10.1 Connection to NVR.........................................................................52
10.2 Live View on Internet Explorer........................................................53
10.3 System Information.........................................................................54
10.4 Screen Division...............................................................................54
10.5 Sub-screen Functions.....................................................................55
10.6 Playback on Internet Explorer.........................................................56
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Chapter 1. Product Description

PLANET NVR-1615 is a Linux-based st andalone NVR, a new model of Network V ideo Reco rder (NVR) series designed for IP surveillance system. Users can just turn on cameras and the NVR to easily protect their office and property under the Ethernet / IP networks. The recorded video files can be saved on the NVR and thus, an additional PC for file storage is not necessary, bringing users a secure surveillance system at a lower total cost of ownership.
The NVR-161 Central Man connected IP management of up to 256 surveillance channels simultaneously. With the NVR-161 view remote surveill software or the web browser. The NVR also helps the administrators to monitor the surveillance system more efficiently by providing multi-monitors.
The NVR-1615 not only supports PLANET IP cameras but also is compatible with most of major IP camera brands with ONVIF in the market. Furthermore, the NVR-161 and find the greatly reduces users’ effort when setting up the system.
The NVR-1615 is suitable to fit in various network environments. Besides its small-scale applications for retail stores and SMBs, the NVR-1615 offers 2 SATA HDDs supporting capacity up to 8TB and is ideal for large-scale surveillance premises, such as banks, enterprises, transportation, campuses, etc.
5 provides powerful central surveillance management capability with its bundled
agement Software (CMS). One NVR-1615 can manage up to 16 IP cameras vi a a
n e tw o r k . W i t h t h e bundled CMS, the NVR system is expandable for multi-sites
5, users can
ance in real time and play back recorded videos via the bundled CMS
5 can automatically search
available cameras in the network and provide smart setup wizard program, so it

1.1 Product Features

Hardware
Linux-embedded, highly-reliable standalone NVR Supports Gigabit Ethernet port Supports VGA / HDMI dual local display Supports 3.5" SATA III x 2 HDDs Supports e-SATA
Video / Audio
Simultaneous recording and live view streams 16 channels input of IP cameras Supports H.264 compression Video resolution up to 5 mega-pixel (2560 x 1920) Supports throughput up to 80Mbps 2-way audio (G.711, G.726)
Video Recording / Backup
Scheduled recording of 16 IP cameras simultaneously Samba path supported Supports 2 SATA HDDs, u p to 4TB per HDD 1 x e-SATA Exports recorded video file in AVI format to USB device or local storage Instant Event Notification and recording
Network Service
Easy access with PLANET Dynamic DNS and built-in NTP Server
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Supports PPPoE / DHCP / Static network connection Supports low bit-rate connection for remote access
Easy Installation & Management
ONVIF compliant for interoperability Supports multiple languages Automatically discovered by management software Web-based and management utility for easy configuration Up to 256 channels management through central management software Supports USB mouse and joystick (PTZ)* Supports mobile phone remote view
*The remote control and joystick are optional

1.2 System Requirements

The followi ng are the minimum system requirements for the system to operate Network Video Recorder (NVR):
Operating System
CPU Network
Graphics Adapter
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Professional (32 bit) or Windows® Server 2003 (32 bit) Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above Minimum Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz or higher (Dual Core is recommended) RAM Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is recommended Minimum 10/100 Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended) AGP or PCI-Express, minimum 1024 x 768, 16 bit colors. (We highly recommend to work above the 1024 x 768 resolution to get the full experience of the software)
Make sure your display DPI setting is set to default at 96DPI
To set DPI value, right-click on desktop, choose “Settings” tab >> “Advanced” >> “General”

1.3 Packet Contents

1 x NVR 1 x Power Adapter 2 x SATA Data Cord 2 x SATA Power Cord 16 x Screw 2 x HDD Cradle 1 x CD-ROM 1 x Quick Installation Guide

1.4 Specifications

Product
Hardware
Ethernet 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000Base-T USB Interface 2 x USB 2.0 for backup device and mouse
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Video Interface VGA / HDMI video interface Audio Interface
1 x Mic-in (phone jack 3.5mm), 1 x Audio-out (phone jack
3.5mm) Storage Device 2 x 3.5” SATA III hard disk connectors, 1 x e-SATA connector LED Power, HDD, LAN, REC, Event, Alarm, Camera, DI/DO Button Reset Buzzer 1 x Buzzer DI/DO 4 x Digital in, 4 x Digital out
Camera
Max. Channels 16-channel IP cameras Add camera Manual / Auto Search / Auto setup
Video
Compression H.264 Resolution 5M / 3M / Full HD / SXGA / VGA / QVGA
480fps@D130
Max. live video frame rate (Local Display)
360fps@720P30 120fps@1080P30 20fps@5M15 Max. 5MP/channel
Max. throughput 80Mbps
z Preview snapshot in HDD or removable device
Snapshot
z Search event snapshot z Backup to USB device
Audio
Audio Type 2-way Audio format G.711, G.726
Live view
Display Mode Live View / Playback / Full Screen Split Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16 / Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16 PTZ Support Preset / Tour / Auto pan / Iris / Focus / Speed, and joystick
Playback
Split Screen 1 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16 / Full Screen Search Mode Simple / Graphical / Event Play Method Play / Reverse / Pause / Seek / Pre I-frame / Next Frame
Search by time or event
Record
Recording Mode z Schedule recording each camera
z Round the clock / Motion record modes / DI detection /
Event Trigger
z Pre-alarm / Post-alarm configuration z Auto recycle
Monitor
Dual Monitor Display same contents, depending on max. channels Monitor Resolutions 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1024x768
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Network and Configuration
Network Service Fix IP / DHCP / PPPOE / DIPS Report / UPNP / DDNS Notification SMTP / HTTP / FTP / TCP
Triggers and Event
Event type z Motion Alarm
z Disconnect Alarm z Audio Detection z Digital Input z Schedule Trigger z HDD Error
Event Action
z Display on screen z DO z Buzzer alarm z Snapshot z Recording z Mail z FTP z TCP z HTTP
Management
Number of Groups 2 (Administrator / User ) Privileges Live View / Playback / Record / Setting / PTZ / Two Way Audio
z Graphic local user interface (Operated by mouse)*
User Interface
z Web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or above) z CMS Utility
Log Type Software Utility
System / Event / Bit-rate Search utility / Mobile app / CMS
Environment
Power 12V DC/4.16A Consumption 8W (without HDD) Operating Temperature 0~40 degrees C Storage Temperature -40~70 degrees C Humidity 0~85% (non-condensing) Weight 1455g Dimensions (W x D x H) 330 x 252 x 57 mm
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Reset
Audio
Reset
Audio

1.5 Physical Specifications

Front Panel
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e-SATA
-
12VD+D
DI 0
DI 1
DI 2
DI 3
GND
DO 0
DO 1
DO 2
I/O
DO 3
HDMI
eSATA
HDMI
12V DC
PWR
VGA USB
USB
VGA
LAN
RESET
LAN
AUDIO OUT
MIC IN
LEDs Color
PWR Green HDD
Green LAN Blue LED blinking when network is connected REC Green LED on when record schedule is on Event Green LED on when event detection schedule is on Alarm Amber LED on when hard disk writes error CAM Amber LED on when system has camera disconnected Digital In (1~4) Amber LED on when digital input X is closed Digital Out (1~4) Blue LED on when digital output X is closed
Description
LED on when system is ready LED on when HDD is reading or writing
Rear Panel
e-SATA
-
12VD+D
DI 0
DI 1
DI 2
DI 3
GND
DO 0
DO 1
DO 2
I/O
DO 3
HDMI
eSATA
HDMI
12V DC
PWR
VGA USB
USB
VGA
LAN
RESET
LAN
AUDIO OUT
MIC IN
Connector
USB Reset Press and hold reset button to factory default
HDMI HDMI output VGA VGA output e-SATA External e-SATA HDD
Description
Connect your mouse and USB flash disk for local display control and backup
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LAN 10/100/1000Mbps network. I/O DI x 4 / DO x 4 Audio Audio out / Mic in
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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

2.1 Accessories Check

2.2 Installation

1. Remove all screws on the box.
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2. Lift up and remove the cover.
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3. Assemble the hard disk cradles with the silver screws.
4. Install the hard disks in the case with the black screws.
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5. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable between hard disk and main board.
6. Put the cover back.
7. Assemble all the screws back to the box.
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Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR

There are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are the suggested methods for different network setups:
The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server “PLANET IP Wizard II” Utility.
The NVR is placed in a network without DHCP server
Access NVR with its default IP (192.168.0.20).

3.1 Use Device Search Utility

If the NVR is placed in a corporate network or a local area network where a DHCP server is already presented, ple a s e install the “PLANET IP Wizard II” utility from the bu n d l e d CD disk.
To begin, launch the “PLANET IP Wizard II” utility from the CD and proceed with the installation.
: Connect to the NVR by using
(or you are connecting to it directly):
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Please click “Next” to continue.
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Please click “Install” to start the installation.
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Once the installation is completed, p l e a s e click “Finish”.
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Please go to Start => Programs => PLANET IP Wizard II => PLANET IP Wizard II to run the search tool. Then you will see the utility start searching the network.
The NVR should be located and its IP addres s should be displa y ed: Double-cli ck on it and the program should automatically access the browser.
NVR’s web administration page from your default
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You may change NVR’s IP address by clicking on the button highlighted below.
Y ou will be prompted for the NVR ’ s login information before proceeding to change device’s IP address.
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3.2 Access NVR with its default IP address

The NVR comes with a pre-configured static IP a d d r e s s “192.168.0.20”. However, it is only used when there is no DHCP server presented in the network. C onnect the NVR and PC to your switch or hub, or connect the PC directly to the NVR using a crossover CAT5 Ethernet cable.
The PC that is connected directly to the NVR (or within the same local area network) should receive an IP from it. Simply access the NVR from your Web browser with NVR default IP address.
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