PLANET NVR-3250 User Manual

NVR-3250

User’s Manual

32-Channel Network Video Recorder

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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. (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.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention 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 Regulation

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, end 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 for PLANET 32-ch Network Video Recorder Model: NVR-3250 Rev: 1.0 (May, 2012) Part No. EM-NVR3250_v1.0

Table of Contents

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................5

1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................5

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................6

1.3 PACKET CONTENT ..............................................................................................................................6

1.4 SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................7

1.5 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................8

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................9

2.1 RACK MOUNTING..............................................................................................................................14

3. CONNECT TO THE NVR .....................................................................................................................15

3.1 USE DEVICE SEARCH UTILITY............................................................................................................15

3.2 ACCESS NVR WITH ITS DEFAULT IP A DDRESS.....................................................................................19

4. LIVE VIEW............................................................................................................................................20

4.1 RETRIEVE CAMERA’S VIDEO STREAM..................................................................................................21

4.2 RETRIEVE CAMERA’S STATUS.............................................................................................................22

4.3 PERFORM SEQUENCE VIEWING..........................................................................................................22

4.4 PTZ CONTROL..................................................................................................................................22

4.5 PERFORM PTZ PRESET VIEWING.......................................................................................................23

4.6 LIVE VIDEO CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................................................25

4.7 CHANGE WEB UI DISPLAY LANGUAGE ...............................................................................................28

5. PLAYBACK..........................................................................................................................................29

5.1 METHODS TO SEARCH PLAYBACK VIDEOS .........................................................................................30

5.2 EXPORT PLAYBACK VIDEOS TO AVI FILES..........................................................................................34

6. SYSTEM SETUP..................................................................................................................................36

6.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................................36

6.1.1 Network Settings...................................................................................................................36

6.1.2 DDNS Server..........................................................................................................................38

6.1.3 Time and Date........................................................................................................................41

6.1.4 User Account.........................................................................................................................42

6.1.5 Group Privilege .....................................................................................................................43

6.1.6 Disk Setup..............................................................................................................................44

6.2 CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONS..............................................................................................................49

6.2.1 Add a Camera........................................................................................................................49

6.2.2 OSD Settings .........................................................................................................................54

6.2.3 PTZ Preset Settings..............................................................................................................55

6.2.4 PTZ Preset Sequence ...........................................................................................................56

6.2.5 E-Map Setting ........................................................................................................................57

6.3 EVENT CONFIGURATIONS ..................................................................................................................61

6.3.1 General Settings....................................................................................................................61

6.3.2 I/O Settings ............................................................................................................................61

6.3.3 Event Servers........................................................................................................................62

6.3.4 Event Triggers.......................................................................................................................64

6.4 RECORDING CONFIGURATIONS ..........................................................................................................67

6.4.1 General Settings....................................................................................................................67

6.4.2 Schedule Recording .............................................................................................................69

6.5 SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................70

6.5.1 Device Information................................................................................................................70

6.5.2 Logs and Reports..................................................................................................................70

6.5.3 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................71

6.5.4 Disk Status.............................................................................................................................74

6.5.5 USB Backup..............................................................................................................................74

1. Product Description

The PLANET NVR-3250 is the rack-mount NVR, which optimizes your space utilization by controlling your systems in just 1U space on the rack. It is the new model of Network Video Recorder (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 in the NVR and no need of using additional PC for files storage, which brings users a secure surveillance system with lower total cost.

The NVR-3250 provides powerful central surveillance management capability with its bundled Central Management Software (CMS). One N VR- 32 5 0 c an m an ag e u p t o 3 2 I P ca mer as via a connected IP n e t w o r k . W i t h t h e bundled CMS, the NVR system is expandable for multi-sites management of up to 1024 surveillance channels simultaneously*. With the NVR-3250, users can view remote surveillance in real time and play back recorded videos via the bundled CMS software or the web browser. The NVR also helps the administrators to monitor the surveillance system more efficiently by providing multi-monitor and E-Map function.

The NVR-3250 not only supports PLANET IP cameras but also is compatible with most of major IP camera brands in the market. Furthermore, the NVR-3250 can automatically search and find the available cameras in the network and provide smart setup wizard program, so it greatly reduces users’ effort when setting up the system.

The NVR-3250 is suitable to fit in various network environments. Besides for small scale applications in retail stores and SMB, the NVR-3250 offers 4 SATA HDD supporting RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 function and able to be applied in large scale surveillance such as bank, enterprises, transportation, campus and etc.

* The full version of CMS software can be purchased additionally to manage up to 1,024 channels by working with the NVR-3250.

1.1 Product Features

Video/Audio:

 Simultaneous Recording and Live Video Streams  32 channels IP cameras input  Supports M-JPEG / MPEG-4 / H.264 multiple compressions  Video resolution up to 5MP (256 0 * 1920)  VGA local display  Two-Way Audio function (G.711, G.726 )

Record:

 Manual / Schedule / Event recording of 32 IP cameras simultaneously  Video recycle function makes the video recording in 24/7  960fps at 1.3MegaPixel, H.264  Supports 4 SATA HDD (RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10), up to 3TB per HDD  1 x E-SATA (Max 8TB)  Exports record video file to AVI format

System:

 Web / Local and management utility for easy configuration  E-Map interface in Web / Local and utility configuration  Auto discover by management software  Smart IP camera search  DI / DO port for external sensor and alarm

 Multiple languages support  Supports mobile phone remote view with Android, WinMo, Symbian S60, iPhone, Blackberry 4.6  Manage up to 32 NVRs (max. 1024 IP camera channels) with the management software  Supports Real Time Clock (RTC)

Network:

 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000Base-T  TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, NTP, SMTP, UpnP  Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), Internet (HTTP), FTP

Hardware:

 1U standard 19” rack-mount designed.  Gigabit Ethernet port  E-SATA / VGA / USB interfaces supported  Audio line-in, line out, Mic port  Supports external UPS  Auto power-on and recording after power recovery

1.2 System Requirements

The following are minimum system requirements for the system to operate Network Video Recorder (NVR):

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Professional (32 bit) or Windows® Server 2003 (32 bit) Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above

CPU

Minimum Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz or higher (Dual Core is recommended) RAM Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is recommended

Network

Minimum 10/100 Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)

Graphics Adapter

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

NOTE

To set DPI value, right-click on desktop, choose “Settings” tab >> “Advanced” >> “General”

1.3 Packet Content

1 x NVR 1 x Power Cord 1 x RJ-45 Cable 1 x CD-ROM 1 x Quick Installation Guide 16 x HDD Screw 2 x Angle Bar 4 x Angle Screw 2 x Handle Kit 4 x Angle Screw

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1.4 Specification

Product

NVR-3250

Video/ Audio

Video Input 32 channels IP cameras Video output VGA local display, web interface

Resolution 5MP/Full HD/MegaPixel/FD1/CIF/QCIF

Vdeo streamming: H.264/MPEG4

Local video display

VGA output Snapshot: MJPEG

Audio

Yes (G.711/G.726) Two-way at local/web interface

Record

Recording Mode Manual, Schedule, Event Frame Rate/ Resolution 960fps at 1.3MegaPixel, H.264 Export File Format AVI

4 x 3.5” SATA hard disk connectors

Storage Device

Max. Capacity: 12TB (3TB per HDD) 1 x E-SATA (Max 8TB)

System

Web-Based administration USB mouse/Keyboard at Local control Network Time Protocol

Management

Multiple users account E-mail notification System log Firmware upgrade

Web browser

User Interface

CMS utility Local display interface

Web browser

E-Map

CMS utility

Local display interface USB Interface 4 x USB port, Firmware upgrade, USB mouse/keyboard DI / DO 8 / 4

Network

Ethernet 1 x RJ-45, 10/100/1000Base-T Network Service TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, NTP, SMTP, UPnP Network File Protocol Microsoft Networks (CIFS/SMB), Internet (HTTP), FTP

Hardware

Button Power, Reset

1 x Power LED Display

1 x System

1 x Event Power 100~240V AC, 0.7A / Max. 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 0~40 Degree C Dimensions (W x D x H) 462 x 430 x 54 mm Weight 7Kg

z The full version of CMS software can be purchased additionally to manage up to 1,024 channels by

working with the NVR-3250.

1.5 Physical Specifications

Front Panel

LEDs Color Power Blue

System Amber

Event

Amber

Description During power on / restart / reset to default / OS fail：stays solid

Firmware upgrade : blinking System failure (AP fail) : off System Normal : Solid

Event Recording : Solid No event : Off

Rear panel

Connector

VGA VGA output Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps network. USB

E-SATA Audio I/O

Description

Connect your USB flash disk for firmware upgrade and backup. External E-SATA HDD Line in/Line out/Mic DI x 8 / DO x 4

2. Hardware Installation

1. Start by removing the front plate.

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2. To remove the front plate, turn the tool-less screws on both sides counter-clock wise to loose it from the unit. Please note the screws will still be attached to the front plate even after the screws are completely loosened from the unit.

3. Simply pull to remove the front plate once the screws are loosened from the unit.

4. Remove the HDD tray by pulling the latch.

5. Push the tray door back to the case to secure it.

6. Once the tray is removed from the unit, notice there are four holes, which are used to secure the HDD.

7. Once the HDD is placed in the tray, flip it over and secure the HDD with the screws.

8. Push the tray back in to the unit and push it all the way in.

9. Secure the tray by pushing in the latch, which locks the tray with the unit.

2.1 Rack Mounting

To install the NVR-3250 in a 19-inch standard rack, please follows the instructions

described below. Step1: Place the NVR-3250 on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned

towards the front side. Step2: Attach the rack-mount bracket to each side of the NVR-3250 with supplied

screws attached to the package.

You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate the warranty.

Step3: Secure the brackets tightly. Step4: Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side. Step5: After the brackets are attached to the NVR-3250, use suitable screws to

securely attach the brackets to the rack,

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3. Connect to the NVR

There are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are the suggested methods for different network setup:

The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server Utility.

The NVR is placed in a network without DHCP server

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 se rver is already presented, ple a s e install the “Device Search” utility from the b u n d l e d CD disk.

To begin, launch the Device Search” utility from the CD and proceed with the installation.

: Connect to the NVR by using “Device Search”

(or you are connecting to it directly): Access

Please click “Next” to continue.

Please click “Install” to start the installation.

Once the installation is complete, please check the “Finish”.

Please go to Start => Programs => NVR => Search NVR to run the search tool. Then you will see the utility start search the network.

The NVR should be located and its IP address should be displayed: Double-click on it and the program should automatically access the

NVR’s web administration page from your default browser.

You may change NVR’s IP address by click on the button highlighted below.

Y ou will be prompted for the NVR ’ s login information before proceeding to change device’s IP address.

You may click on the button highlighted below to perform search again. Or double-click on any of the search results to access NVR’s web administration page.

Perform search again

Access NVR’s web administration page

You should be prompted for the NVR’s username and password. Enter its default username “admin” and password “admin” and then click ”OK” to enter the system.

Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

3.2 Access NVR with its default IP address

The NVR comes with a pre-configured static IP address “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.

You should be prompted for the user name and password. Enter its default username “admin” and password “admin” and then click” OK” to enter the system.

4. Live View

The 32 channel NVR comes with a 32-video split window view with one video displays on a larger window. Select a channel from the drop-down menu to display its video on the larger split window. You can also double-click on any of the smaller one to display its video to the larger window.

The “Live View” page provides the following functions:

Retrieve camera’s video stream

Retrieve camera’s status

Perform Live Sequence Viewin g

PTZ Control

Perform PTZ Preset Sequence viewing

Perform manual recording

Take snapshot

Receive audio of a video stream

Send audio

Control “Buzzer”

Change web UI display language

4.1 Retrieve camera’s video stream

The camera list is expanded and displayed on the Live View page.

.Click “All” to display videos in the 32-video mode (NVR-3250)

.Click on a “Group” (ex. Group 1) to display videos from cameras under that group in quad view.

.Click on any camera to display video in single-view mode

4.2 Retrieve camera’s status

The camera list can show each camera’s current status. Each status is represented with different colors and their meanings are explained on the left.

Camera is NOT connected

Camera is connected

Camera is current performing recording

4.3 Perform Sequence Viewing

Sequence view is a function that allows you to view multiple video streams from certain cameras in sequence automatically with having to select them one by one. To perform sequence view, select “Sequence” from the upper-left hand corner. Then select one or more camera(s) or camera gro up(s) for sequence viewing

Then select dwell interval from the drop-down menu

Finally click “Start” to start sequence viewing

Click “All Channels” to quickly select all available channels and start sequence view in single-view mode.

Click “All Groups” to quick select all available groups and start sequence view in quad-view mode. Or simply select the de sired channels and press “Start” to start sequence view.

4.4 PTZ Control

PTZ control prov ides f unct ions to pan , til t, and zoom a PTZ camera as well as the ability to adjust camera focus and iris.

Camera(s) that are currently being selected for live viewing will be listed in the PTZ drop-down menu. Simply select a camera then use the PTZ control panel to control the camera.

The bar shown below allows you to control the pan/tilt speed.

4.5 Perform PTZ Preset Viewing

There are three functions provided in the “Preset” section:

. Perform preset point viewing of a particular camera. . Auto pan a particular camera.

. Perform preset point sequence viewing.

Preset Point Viewing

Start by selecting a PTZ camera from the drop-down list:

It’s available PTZ preset points will be listed in the drop-down list shown below:

Select a preset position from the drop-down list and click “Go to” to move the live view to that position.

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