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Copyright © 2013 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability 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 servicing, 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.
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
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CE Mark Warning
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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 standby mode operation. For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the power switch to OFF position to disconnect the device from the power circuit. Without removing the DC-plug or switching off the device, the device will still consume power from the power circuit. In view of saving energy and reducing the unnecessary power consumption, it is strongly suggested to switch off or remove the DC-plug from the device if it is not in use.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 4-ch Network Video Re corder Model: NVR-420 Rev: 1.1 (August, 2013) Part No. EM-NVR420
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Table of Contents
Chaper 1. Product Description ........................................................................................ 6
1.1 Product Features.................................................................................................. 6
1.2 System Requirements ...........................................................................................7
1.3 Packet Contents
....................................................................................................7
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Front / Rear Panel .................................................................................................9
1.6 LEDs Definition
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1.7 Connectors ............................................................................................................ 9
Chaper 2. Installing Hard Disk ....................................................................................... 10
Chaper 3. Connecting to the NVR ................................................................................. 16
3.1 Using Device Search Utility ................................................................................. 16
3.2 Access NVR with its default IP address............................................................... 20
Chaper 4. Live Viewing (Web Interface) ........................................................................ 21
4.1 Live Viewing......................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Retrieving Camera’s Video Stream..........................................................................21
4.1.2 Retrieving Camera’s Status......................................................................................22
4.1.3 Performing Sequence Viewing.................................................................................22
4.2 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Perform PTZ Preset Viewing................................................................................... 23
4.2.2 Preset Point Viewing................................................................................................24
4.2.3 Auto Pan Viewing.................................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Preset Point Sequence Viewing................................................................................25
4.2.5 Live Video Controls.................................................................................................25
4.2.6 Displaying ratio and full screen ............................................................................... 25
4.2.7 Taking a Snapshot of a Live Video..........................................................................26
4.2.8 Performing Digital PTZ ........................................................................................... 29
4.3 Adjusting Brightness/Contrast for the Live Video................................................. 30
4.4 Changing Web UI Display Language...................................................................31
Chaper 5. Playback (Web Interface) ............................................................................. 32
5.1 Playback.............................................................................................................. 32
5.1.1 Methods to Search Playback Videos........................................................................32
5.1.2 Certain functions you can perform to the playback video ....................................... 36
5.1.3 Taking a Snapshot of a Playback Video...................................................................36
5.1.4 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast for the Playback Video..................................... 39
5.2 Exporting Playback Videos to AVI Files............................................................... 40
5.2.1 Playing Exported Playback Videos with NVR Media Player..................................42
5.2.2 Opening Event Snapshot images with NVR Media Player...................................... 44
Chaper 6. System Setup................................................................................................. 45
6.1 System Configurations......................................................................................... 45
6.1.1 Network Settings...................................................................................................... 45
6.1.2 Time and Date.......................................................................................................... 47
6.1.3 User Account............................................................................................................47
6.1.4 Group Privilege........................................................................................................ 49
6.1.5 Disk Setup................................................................................................................ 50
6.2 Channel Configurations....................................................................................... 51
6.2.1 Adding a Camera...................................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 OSD Settings............................................................................................................ 54
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6.2.3 PTZ Preset Settings.................................................................................................. 55
6.2.4 PTZ Preset Sequence................................................................................................ 56
6.2.5 Local Map Setting.................................................................................................... 57
6.2.6 Google Map Setting .................................................................................................60
6.3 Event Configurations ...........................................................................................61
6.3.1 General Settings .......................................................................................................61
6.3.2 DI Settings................................................................................................................ 62
6.3.3 Event Servers............................................................................................................63
6.3.4 Event Triggers.......................................................................................................... 65
6.4 Recording Configurations.................................................................................... 67
6.4.1 General Settings .......................................................................................................67
6.4.2 Schedule Recording..................................................................................................68
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................................................................................................................72
6.5.5 USB Backup............................................................................................................. 72
Chaper 7. Local UI from HDMI Output........................................................................... 75
7.1 Live Viewing......................................................................................................... 75
7.1.1 Login screen............................................................................................................. 75
7.1.2 Remote Control........................................................................................................ 75
7.1.3 Live View................................................................................................................. 77
7.1.4 Side Menu ................................................................................................................ 78
7.1.5 Sequence Viewing....................................................................................................79
7.2 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................... 82
7.2.1 Add Preset Points..................................................................................................... 83
7.2.2 Preset point sequence view ...................................................................................... 83
7.2.3 Manual Recording.................................................................................................... 84
7.3 Taking Snapshot ..................................................................................................85
7.4 Displaying Video in its Original Size .................................................................... 86
7.5 Detailed Channel Status ...................................................................................... 87
7.6 Dashboard...........................................................................................................89
7.7 Playback.............................................................................................................. 90
7.8 Time Chart........................................................................................................... 92
7.9 Exporting Recorded Data .................................................................................... 92
7.10 Power Off........................................................................................................... 94
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Chaper 1. Product Description

The NVR is designed for use within a surveillance system, and performs recordings and playback pictures from network cameras in the system. It is designed for small scale applications such as retail stores. Up to 4 cameras can be connected via a network and it is possible to record their camera pictures.
It is possible to perform the settings or operate the NVR using a web browser installed on a PC connected to a network and live videos can be viewed on major mobile devices through its web browser. Recorded video can be played back from remote site by a PC.
It comes with a HDMI connector that allows users to connect the NVR directly to a HDMI capable HDTV/monitor. It then can be operated with the bundled remote control and mouse. The NVR is compatible with most major brands and its ability to automatically search and find the available cameras on the network can greatly reduce the user's effort when configuring the system.

1.1 Product Features

Video/Audio:
HDMI/AV local disp la y with remote controller or mouse Simultaneous recording and live video streams Up to Full HD resolution for local display. Supports M-JPEG / MPEG-4 / H.264 multiple compressions Two-way audio function
Record:
Video recycle function makes the video recording in 24/7 Record 120fps @ 1920x1080 Manual or scheduled recording of 4 IP cameras simultaneously Exports record video file to AVI format
Management:
Web-based and management utility for easy configuration E-Map interface in web and utility configuration Auto discover by management software Smart IP camera search Multiple-language support Supports mobile phone remote view with Android, WinMo, Symbian S60, iPhone,
Blackberry 4.6
Manages multiple NVR with the bundled management software
Hardware:
Supports real-time clock (RTC) HDMI/ RCA / USB interfaces supported Auto power-on and recording after power recovery Supports 3.5” SATA x 2 HDDs
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1.2 System Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for the system to operate Network Video Recorder (NVR):
Operating System Windows® XP Professional (32 bit), Windows® Server 2003 (32 bit), Windows Vista or Windows 7
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above
CPU Minimum Intel® C o r e 2 D u o E 6 3 00 2 . 8 G H z or higher (Core2 Quad is recommended)
RAM Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is recommended
Network Minimum 10/100 Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)
Video Graphics Adapter PCI-Express Standalone, 128MB RAM, minimum 1024x768, 16 bit colors. (256MB is recommended. 1024 x 768 resolution is recommended to get the full experience of the software)
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Make sure your display DPI setting is set to default at 96DPI
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To set DPI value, right-click on desktop, choose “Settings” tab >>
“Advanced” >> “General”

1.3 Packet Contents

1 x NVR-420 1 x Remote Controller 1 x Power Cord 1 x Power Adapter 1 x RJ-45 Cable 1 x CD-ROM 1 x Quick Installation Guide 8 x HDD Screw
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1.4 Specifications

Product
NVR-420
Video/ Audio
Video Input 4-channel IP cameras Video Output HDMI/ RCA local display, web interface
Resolution Full HD/Megapixel/FD1/CIF/QCIF
Video streamming: H.264/MPEG4 Local Video Display
30fps at 1920x1080, H.264, 8Mbps
Snapshot: MJPEG
Yes (G.711/G.726) Audio
Web: T w o-way
Local: One way
Record
Recording Mode Manual, Schedule, Event Frame Rate/ Resolution 120 fps at 1920x1080 Export File Format AVI
Storage Device
2 x 3.5” SATA hard disk connectors
Max. capacity: 4TB (2TB per HDD)
System
Web-based administration
Local mouse/remote controller
Network Time Protocol Management
Multiple users account
E-mail notification
System log
Firmware upgrade User Interface Web Browser, HDMI/AV local output E-Map Web Browser, local display USB Interface Firmware upgrade, USB mouse
Network
Ethernet
1 x RJ-45, 10/100, half duplex/full duplex auto-
negotiation 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
2 x HDD
4 x Channel Power DC 12V, 4A, Max. 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 5~40 degrees C Dimensions (W x D x H) 213 x 80 x 150 mm Weight 0.8Kg
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1.5 Front / Rear Panel

1.6 LEDs Definition

LEDs Color
Green Red
Power
HDD1/2
Channel 1~4
Amber Off
Green Red
Amber Off Green Off Disconnect or no camera is configured.

1.7 Connectors

Connector
USB Reset Press and hold reset button for 30 seconds to factory default. HDMI HDMI output Ethernet 10/100 Mbps network.
Description
When NVR-420 is fully started When NVR-420 is off, but power cord remains plugged in. Blinking during system initialization, reboot, and firmware
upgrade When NVR-420 is off and the power cord is not plugged in.
Disk is online. Disk error. Solid amber when NVR-420 is recording.
Blinking amber when the disk is recycling. No disk or disk is offline. Solid green when NVR-420 is online.
Blinking during event triggered.
Description
Connect your USB flash disk for firmware upgrade and backup.
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Chaper 2. Installing Hard Disk

1. Locate the screws highlighted above on the back of the NVR.
2. Use a Phillips screw driver to release the screws.
3. Slide the case to open as shown below .
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4. One side of the housing can be detached as shown below.
5. Install the HDD by sliding it into the tray diagonally to avoid the tray separator.
6. Once the HDD is placed into the tray, you can see a gap between the HDD and the SATA connector.
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Chaper 2. Installing Hard Disk
1. Locate the screws highlighted above on the back of the NVR.
2. Use a Phillips screw driver to release the screws.
3. Slide the case to open as shown below .
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9. Secure the HDD with the screws provided in the accessory box with a Phillips screw driver. There are four for each HDD; two for each side of the tray.
10. Install the top HDD by attaching it to the corresponding SATA cable first.
11. Make sure the HDD is securely attached.
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12. Place the HDD on the tray and make sure the screw holes on the HDD are aligned with the ones on the tray.
13. Secure the HDD with the screws provided in the accessory box with a Philips screw driver. There are four for each HDD; two for each side of the tray.
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9. Secure the HDD with the screws provided in the accessory box with a Phillips screw driver. There are four for each HDD; two for each side of the tray.
10. Install the top HDD by attaching it to the corresponding SATA cable first.
11. Make sure the HDD is securely attached.
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Chaper 3. Connecting to the NVR

There are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are the

3.1 Using Device Search Utility

suggested methods for different network setups:
The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server: Connect to the
NVR by using “Device Search” Utility.
The NVR is placed in a network without DHCP server (or you are
connecting to it directly): Access NVR with its default IP (192.168.0.20).
If the NVR is placed in a corporate network or a local area network where a DHCP server is already presented, pl e a s e install the “Device Search” utility from the bundled CD disk.
To begin, launch the “Device Search” utility from the CD and proceed with the installation.
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Please click “Next” to continue.
Please click “Install” to start the installation.
Once the installation is complete, ple a s e check “Finish”.
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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: Double­click on it and the program should automatically access the administration page from your default browser.
NVR’s web
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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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.
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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 CAT.5 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.
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Chaper 4. Live Viewing (Web Interface)

4.1 Live Viewing

The “Live View” page provides the following functions:
• Retrieve camera’s video stream
• Retrieve camera’s status
• Perform Live Sequence Viewing
• 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

4.1.1 Retrieving Camera’s Video Stream

The camera list is expanded and displayed on the Live View page:
• Click “All” to display videos of all 4 channels
• Click on any camera to display video in single-view mode
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4.1.2 Retrieving Camera’s Status

The camera list can show each camera’s current status. Each status is represented with different colors: Blue: Connected Gray: Disconnected Red: Performing event recording Green: Recording (manual/continuous/schedule)
White: This channel is not configured with any camera

4.1.3 Performing Sequence Viewing

Sequence viewing is a function that allows you to view multiple video streams from certain cameras in sequence automatically without having to select them one by one. To perform sequence viewing, select “SEQ View” from the upper-left hand corner
Next, select one or more camera(s) or camera group(s) for sequence viewing: Select "1-16" and "17-32" to start sequence viewing in 16-video view Select "Group(x)" to start sequence viewing in quad view
Select "cameras" to start sequence viewing in single video view
Then, select dwell interval from the drop-down menu and click "Start" to begin.

4.2 PTZ Control

PTZ control provides functions to pan, tilt, and zoom a PTZ camera as well as the ability to adjust camera focus and iris.
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Only PTZ capable cameras will be listed in the drop-down menu
The bar highlighted above controls the moving angle. Larger number means bigger movement angle.

4.2.1 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
In order to use this function, one must configure camera's preset points in "NVR
Setup" >> "Channel Configurations" >> "PTZ Preset" first
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4.2.2 Preset Point Viewing

Start by selecting a PTZ camera from the drop-down list
Its available PTZ preset points will be listed in the drop-down list shown below. Click "Go to" to move to the selected position.

4.2.3 Auto Pan Viewing

Use the Auto Pan control buttons to pan right, left and stop auto pan
Certain cameras do not support bi-directional pan movements. Use the
“Auto pan” button for such cameras
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4.2.4 Preset Point Sequence Viewing

This function allows you to view multiple preset points from the video of a camera without having to select them one by one. Once you have defined the preferred preset points in “Channel Configurations” >> “PTZ Setting” >> “PTZ Sequence” under the “Setup” menu, click “Start” in the lower-left hand corner in Live View under “Preset” and the recorder will begin to display videos from those preset points in sequence automatically until you click “Stop”

4.2.5 Live Video Controls

Users can perform certain functions to a live view video. They can be accessed by right clicking on a video.

4.2.6 Displaying ratio and full screen

By default, the videos are set to fill the whole video window; to display its original size or ratio, use the button in the upper-right hand corner.
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4.2.7 Taking a Snapshot of a Live Video

To take a snapshot of a live video, right-click on the video and select "Take Snapshot". You are given with options to take 1 snapshot or 3 continuous snapshots.
A new window should display and load the snapshot image.
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If the "3 continuous snapshots" option is chosen, the new window displays snapshots and lets you view them individually by using the "Prev", "Next" buttons shown above.
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However, as soon as a snapshot selection is made, the snapshots are automatically saved to x:\SnapshotFolder ("x" represents the partition where Windows is installed, e.g: C:\)
You can right-click anywhere on the image and select "Save Picture As..." to save the images somewhere else if you wish.
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A dialog should be displayed that allows you to choose a directory/folder of where the snapshot will be saved to.

4.2.8 Performing Digital PTZ

To perform digital PTZ on a particular channel, right-click anywhere on its video and select "Digital PTZ".
Next, hold the mouse left button and draw a square on the video to specify the zoom in area
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Once the image is digitally zoomed in, use the mouse scroll button to further zoom on or zoom out the image. Hold and left-click on the image and move the mouse to move the zoom in video.

4.3 Adjusting Brightness/Contrast for the Live Video

You are able to adjust brightness of the live video from the right-click menu.
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4.4 Changing Web UI Display Language

You can change the web UI display language from the current login username link located at the upper-right hand corner. Click on the link to open up a new window which displays detailed information about the user as well as a drop-down menu which lets you change the display language.
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Chaper 5. Playback (Web Interface)

5.1 Playback

Playback is a function that allows you to play one or more videos that were previously recorded by a chosen recording method or due to an event trigger. The NVR offers synchronized playback from up to 4 channels and various types of search methods are provided to help you find the footage you need quickly.
You can turn on or off the audio of a recorded video at your choice if audio was also recorded during the recording of the video.
Playback video can be viewed in full screen and snapshots can be taken and saved during a video playback.

5.1.1 Methods to Search Playback Videos

The NVR offers three methods to quickly help users find videos that were previously recorded:
• Search by time: Specify a time range and search videos recorded within that
range
• Search by event: Find videos that were recorded due to event triggers
• Most Recent Events: Displays the most recent 15 events
• Play by start time: Enter a specific time a video was recorded to start playing
back the video
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Search by time chart
1. Start by selecting which channel(s) you would like to perform a search on.
2. Select “Search by time chart” from the “Search Method” drop-down list and click “Go” to start the search
* Selected channels will be marked in red
Results will then be displayed in a new dialog with a “Month/Channel” table and boxes marked in dark gray represent videos found in those dates. (*Videos from other cameras that are recorded on the same date will also be displayed)
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Clicking on a cell box marked with gray will take you to the "day" view of the selected month. Repeating the same step will eventually take you to the "second" view (5 sec per cell box). Right-click anywhere or the "Back" button on the table will take you back to the previous view.
Click on the play button at anytime to start playing videos from the beginning of the current time view (For example, if the table is in the "month" view, click play to start playing from the first available clip of that month)
Search by event
Start by selecting which channel(s) you would like to perform a search on. Select “Search by event” from the “Search Method” drop-down list and click “Go” to start the search Results
Results will then be listed like what is shown below (displays the oldest record top down). Click on a particular result to start the playback. (*You
can click “Next Search” to display the next 15 results.)
You may also specify a new start time to search and display results from then on. You can restrict the number of results to be displayed at once (max. 30) and perform the search again
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Play by specific time
If you know when a recording was taken place, you may choose the “Play by start time” from the “Search Method” drop-down list
Then you will be prompted to enter a specific time and date for the recorded video.
Search by event (Most Recent)
This function quickly displays the most recent event recordings from the selected channels, displaying the most recent result top down.
You may click “Update” to update the list to display the most recent results.
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5.1.2 Certain functions you can perform to the playback video

You can do the following by right clicking on the playback video:
1. Play Audio
2. Snapshot
3. Export as AVI file
4. Digital PTZ
5. Adjust Brightness
6. Adjust Contrast

5.1.3 Taking a Snapshot of a Playback Video

To take a snapshot, right-click on the video and select "Take Snapshot". You are given with options to take 1 snapshot or 3 continuous snapshots.
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A new window should display and load the snapshot image.
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If the "3 continuous snapshots" option is chosen, the new window displays snapshots and lets you view them individually by using the "Prev", "Next" buttons shown above.
However, as soon as a snapshot selection is made, the snapshots are automatically saved to x:\SnapshotFolder ("x" represents the partition where Windows is installed, e.g: C:\)
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You can right-click anywhere on the image and select "Save Picture As..." to save the images somewhere else if you wish.

5.1.4 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast for the Playback Video

You are able to adjust brightness of the playback video from the right click menu.
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5.2 Exporting Playback Videos to AVI Files

User can export the recorded playback videos stored on the NVR to a local computer and save them in AVI file format. The files can then be played on the PC by a 3rd party media player such as VLC player or Windows Media player. Once you locate the recorded videos with steps described in the previous section, select "Export as AVI file"
A new dialog will pop up and allows you to specify the time frame (or length) of the video you wish to export
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You can alternatively choose to export the recorded video to JPEG images by choosing the "Export as JPEG images" option.
Specify the Start time/End time (or export length) and click "Start" to begin exporting. You will be notified once the process is completed successfully
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The best way to view the exported video or JPEG images is to use the NVR media player, which can be obtained from the same dialog window. Simply click on the icon at the bottom (highlighted above), and a message box should appear to let you open the media player directly, or save it to the local hard drive for later use.
The exported AVI files (or JPEG images) will be saved under the C partition (or the partition where Windows is installed)
* ffdshow is required in order to play the exported AVI file with Windows Media Player. You can get it at “http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffd- show-tryout/” to download the “ffd­show_beta6_rev2527_20081219. exe”

5.2.1 Playing Exported Playback Videos with NVR Media Player

You can also use the NVR Media Player to play the exported AVI files. This can save you the trouble of installing third-party media player or codec when playing the exported AVI videos.
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The NVR Media Player will be automatically installed after the CMS software is installed. You can find it in the Windows Start menu.
Click “Open” >> “AVI File” Locate the exported AVI file, and click “open”. (normally under
“C:\ExportFolder)”
The video will then start playing
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5.2.2 Opening Event Snapshot images with NVR Media Player

The NVR sends snapshots that are taken when an event occurs to a destined FTP server or mail recipient. These types of snapshot images are saved in a proprietary image file format, h4i or p4i, and can only be opened by the NVR media player.
To do so, Select “Open” from the top menu and then select “Image File”. A new dialog should be displayed in order to let you locate the image file.
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Chaper 6. System Setup

6.1 System Configurations

The “System Configurations” page provides users options to set up the device quickly and properly. After properly configuring all settings in all the sub-pages, users should expect a fully working network video recorder that is ready to manage cameras on the network. We will start by configuring its network settings to make sure it works correctly in your network. Next, we will help you adjust the system time so videos will be recorded with correct timestamp. To better secure the system for unwanted disturbance, we will guide you on setting up user’s account and privileges to prevent settings from getting altered by users other than the system administrator. Lastly, we will tell you what you should expect after installing a hard disk and how to prepare the hard disk for the video recording.

6.1.1 Network Settings

You need to adjust settings on this page for the device to work properly in your network. It is critical that settings here are configured correctly based on your network configurations so that the recorder can be administered through the local area network and cameras can be connected from it.
By default, the recorder is set to obtain IP address from DHCP server, it should be sufficient in most network environments, and most likely you should not need to alter anything on this page. To locate the recorder, simply use the IP Utility with steps described on page 13.
If you wish to set the recorder to use a static IP address in your local area network,
1. Choose “Static IP” from the “Connection Type” drop-down menu
2. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address and DNS server address for the recorder
3. Enable “DHCP Server” under “DHCP Server” if you wish to use the recorder as a DHCP server, or leave it disabled if there is already a DHCP server in the
network .
4. Click Apply for the settings to take effect.
The recorder can detect the presence of a DHCP server upon startup. It sets
itself to use static IP address if there is no DHCP server currently presented in the
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network. Its DHCP server function is also turned on at the same time to assign IP addresses to cameras that are later connected to the network. You can manually turn off the DHCP server function if you wish to use a separate DHCP server.
Changing the recorder’s IP address would require the recorder to restart. Restart the device under “system Options” >> “Maintenance” for the settings to take effect.
DDNS Service
DDNS, which stands for “Dynamic DNS”, is a method, protocol, or network service that provides the capability for a networked device, such as a router or computer system (in this case, the NVR) using the Internet Protocol Suite to notify a domain name server to change, in real time, the active DNS configuration of its configured host names, addresses or other information stored in DNS.
A popular application of dynamic DNS is to provide a residential user’s Internet gateway that has a variable, often changing, IP address with a well known host name resolvable through standard DNS queries.
This is useful if the NVR is placed on the Internet with a dynamic public IP, in which once the DDNS is properly set up, users can access the NVR remotely with the DDNS domain name without worrying if the IP has changed or not.
*Please make sure a valid DNS server has been configured under the “Network Setting” page in order for this function to work properly.
*The NVR currently only works with free DDNS service provided by “DynDNS”. For more information, please go to www.dyndns.com
*If the NVR is placed behind a router or Internet gateway, please make sure port forwarding for port 80 is configured on the router or the gateway in order for the DDNS function to properly register with the service. It’s often suggested to use the DDNS
function in the router/ gateway for such case instead.
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*Once you have the DDNS function successfully up and running, please DO NOT forget to configure port forwarding for the NVR web port (default 80) and the streaming port (default 9877) in the router/gateway for remote viewing. You can then type in http://yourddnsdomain in the browser to access the NVR remotely for live view.

6.1.2 Time and Date

Set the time and date by selecting the time zone according to your location. It is imperative that you set the recorder’s time correctly to avoid the following errors:
Incorrect display time for playback videos. Inconsistent display time of event logs and when they actually occur.
After selecting the time zone, choose an option below to set the recorder time.
Manual - Use the drop-down list and configure the time manually. Sync with NTP server - enter the host name or IP address of a valid NTP
server and set how often the recorder should synchronize the time with the recorder by using the “Update interval” drop-down menu.
Sync with PC - Check this option to synchronize the recorder time with the
PC that you are currently using to access the recorder.

6.1.3 User Account

The recorder can be accessed by multiple users simultaneously. You can add, remove, and edit users by using options provided on this page to keep user information organized. Each recorder comes with a built-in “admin” account with password “admin”. It’s highly recommended to change the password upon your initial login.
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To change the password of the “admin” account:
1. Click and highlight the “admin” account on the account list and click “Edit”.
2. Its information should be displayed in “User Account Information”.
3. Enter a new password in the “Password” field and enter it again in “Confirm Password”.
To add a new user:
Enter a username and password in “User Account Information”. All other
fields are optional for your own reference.
Select a group from the “Group” drop-down menu to assign the new user to
a particular group.
Enter a short description for the account if you wish. Click “Apply” to finish configuration.
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6.1.4 Group Privilege

Group Privilege is where you can create multiple customized access policies for situations if you need the recorder to be accessed by users other than the administrator. You can do so by creating a group, and then remove access privileges for certain configuration pages or cameras. Users that are created and assigned to this group will have limited access instead of full administration rights.
The recorder comes with seven built-in groups and five built-in privilege profiles, except the “admin” and the “guest” accounts; the other five groups are fully customizable or you can simply assign a group with one of the default privilege profiles. You can, however, assign more than one user to the “admin” account if you wish to do so. The guest account comes with a “view-only” privilege on the “Live View” page, and users in this group do not have the power to make any changes on the “Live View” page or have access to pages other than the “Live View” page.
To create a group, select a group from the “Group” drop-down.
You can change the group name by clicking the “Change Group Name” button. A text box will be displayed for you to enter the new group.
Choose what type of privilege you would like this group to have from the “Privilege Type” drop-down menu.
Its access privilege will then be displayed. You can alter its settings by allowing or denying access to other cameras using the checkboxes instead of accepting
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6.1.5 Disk Setup

Once you install a hard disk in the recorder, you would need to initialize it so that it can be ready for recording. You can obtain basic information about the disk you installed on this page.
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You can also connect external USB thumb drive to the recorder for firmware upgrade.
For instructions to install a hard disk in the recorder, refer to page 10.
To obtain detailed information about the disk, go to “System Options” >>
“Disk Status”.
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6.2 Channel Configurations

6.2.1 Adding a Camera

The NVR provides two options for adding a new camera. Users have the option to let the recorder automatically find the cameras or it is possible to enter camera’s information and add it manually.
Automatic Search:
1. Click the “Search” button to perform the camera search. You should be prompted to install Active Control component in order for the search to function properly. Go ahead and click “Install”
2. After that, the search should begin and its status should be displayed.
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3. Found cameras should be listed and simply select a camera from the list and press “Configure”.
4. Its corresponding information should be displayed in the “Camera Information” section. Enter its user name and password and select the channel ID and name the camera.
5. Click on “Detect” to establish connection between the recorder and the camera. If connection establishes successfully, camera’s detailed information should be polled and displayed as shown below.
6. Adjust its video format, frame rate, resolution or bitrate, etc if you wish. You can also click on the “Preview” to preview the live video of the camera.
Click “Add” to finish adding the camera.
If cameras are marked with “*” in the search result, it means those cameras
are already configured and connected to NVR.
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Adding a camera manually
Simply follow the instruction described above but instead of using the “Search” function, enter the camera’s IP address and credential in the “Camera Information” manually and then follow step 5 and 6 described above.
2. 1.
Enter manually
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6.2.2 OSD Settings

The OSD (On Screen Display) allows users to add informational text message and embed it in the video. By default, this function is turned off too add texts to one or more videos.
1. Select a camera you would like to add text to and choose “Display OSD”.
2. Choose one or more display options if you would also like the recorder to automatically embed the system time or the frame rate for you. Or simply choose to display a custom message of your own.
3. Next, define where the text will be displayed by either entering an X/Y coordinate or use the system pre-defined position from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the “Preview” button to see the preview of your setting and click “Apply” to save the configuration.
. The texts can be further adjusted with
changes to different size, color or font so they can be more visible on the video.
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6.2.3 PTZ Preset Settings

The recorder supports PTZ cameras and can set multiple preset points or retrieve and manage preset points that are set in the camera. This is helpful if you need to monitor multiple spots in one area from a particular camera.
1. To set up PTZ preset points, select a camera from the “Camera” drop-down menu and click “Add”.
2. Select a position number for the preset point from the “Position Number” drop-down menu and fill in a name in the “Position Name” field for easier identification.
3. Use the PTZ control provided in the configuration page to set the preset point and set the position as the “HOME” position if you wish.
4. Click “Apply” to save the configuration.
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6.2.4 PTZ Preset Sequence

Once you have multiple preset points defined for a camera, it is convenient for monitoring to set up the sequence viewing among those preset points and let the recorder automatically switch between them for you.
To configure preset sequence for a camera,” select a camera from the “Camera” drop-down menu.
The available preset points should be listed in “Camera Preset” section.
Pick the ones you like for sequence viewing and press the “->” button to move them to the “Adjust Position” section and then use the up and down buttons to adjust their sequences.
Finally, select a dwell time from the drop-down menu and click “Apply” to save the configuration.
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6.2.5 Local Map Setting

E-Map monitor is a function that alerts users whenever there is an event triggered (e.g. motion detected) from a camera with a geographical perspective. With this function, users can quickly identify which camera has detected an unusual event and where this event is happening. This function works by incorporating the event detection function as well as the recording function, which, as a result, helps users take all the necessary actions when an unusual event occurs.
To replace the map, click “Browse” button to locate the new map image file from the local PC and then click “Upload”.
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Then click and drag the camera icon to move the camera to define its location.
Access the “Local MAP Monitor” page from the upper-right hand corner menu.
When the NVR receives an event triggered from any of the cameras, their videos will be displayed on the E-Map and you can double-click on the video to enlarge it.
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6.2.6 Google Map Setting

The Google Map monitor is a similar function to the aforementioned E Map monitor. It is useful if you are managing multiple cameras from different locations.
To configure locations of each camera, first determine the location you’d like to place the camera to on the map. You can do so by:
1. Zoom in to a smaller area by using the zoom control bar on the map
2. Zoom in to a smaller area by using the mouse scroll button
You can also go to a specific place on the map by entering its address or the name of the place in the “Address or places of interest” field
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Once the location has been determined, click and drag the camera icon to move it to the desired location
* The Google Map Monitor requires active Internet connection and cannot be used in
conjunction with the regular E-Map monitoring function.
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6.3 Event Configurations

The “Event Configurations” section allows users to define conditions that constitute an event, its corresponding trigger action and when it will be triggered. Such setting can reduce the management overhead and notify the administrator only when it’s necessary.

6.3.1 General Settings

The general settings section can help you quickly configure when an event is triggered, how often events are triggered and the corresponding actions when events are triggered.
Start the event configuration by defining the general settings:
Define when an event will be triggered.
Choose “Always” or “Only during…” under “Event Trigger Duration”. For the “Only during…” option, choose the days by using the check-box
and then define the time range in those days in the “Start Time” and “End Time” fields that you would like the event trigger function to be enabled.
How often an event is triggered
Set a time interval under “Event Trigger Interval” to define how often
events are triggered.
Trigger action Now that you have the event trigger duration and interval defined, choose
what action to be taken during an event trigger:
You can choose to have the recorder send out the first few frames of the
video recorder upon an event is triggered.
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You can also choose to have the recorder send out a warning message in
e-mail or in txt file format and upload it to a destined FTP server.

6.3.2 DI Settings

This function allows users to manage camera’s digital input port right from the recorder. You can set up the recorder to receive triggers from a particular camera’s input port.
1. For cameras that come with physical digital input port, their port will be listed in the far left drop-down menu.
2. Pick the desired channel for DI mapping, and then select the camera’s input port from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the trigger condition from the “Condition” drop-down menu.
4. Finally, define the trigger duration.
The recorder does not control camera’s input port in a way to let you pair recorder itself with a camera’s input port for event receiving.
The recorder only acts as a medium for pairing up input ports between cameras and the recorder.
Only connected cameras will be displayed on the list.
Some cameras only allow one trigger source to be configured at a time, e.g., if the camera has the motion detection function turned on, its digital input will be disabled and vice versa. Under such circumstance, if you set to use camera’s digital input port as the event trigger source, you will not be able to select motion detection as the trigger source for this camera under Configurations” >>
“Event
Trigger” setup page.
“Event

6.3.3 Event Servers

Event servers are to be used with event trigger actions. In case of unusual
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motion detected by the camera or a disk failure, the recorder can send notification with the acceptable format (image/txt) to a destined event server according to the configuration.
Configuring an FTP server
To add an FTP server,
1. Start by giving a name to the server that you are adding to the recorder.
2. Enter the host name or the IP address of the FTP server.
3. Enter the communication port of the FTP server (usually port 21).
4. Enter the user name and password of the FTP server if it’s required.
5. Check “Use Passive Mode” if it’s required or leave it unchecked to use active mode.
6. Click “Test” to verify if all information is entered correctly and the connection to the FTP server can be established successfully.
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7. Click “Apply” for the settings to take effect.
If you wish to edit/remove/enable/disable an FTP server, click to highlight one
from the profile list and choose the corresponding action button.
Configuring an SMTP server
1. Enter the host name or the IP address of the SMTP server.
2. Enter the port of the SMTP server.
3. Specify the sender’s name in the “Sender’s name” field.
4. Enter the sender’s e-mail address.
5. Check “Enable Authentication” and enter the user name and password of the SMTP server and it requires authentication.
6. Click “Apply” to save the configuration.
*The NVR supports SMTP servers that use base64 or MD5 authentication methods. * 3rd party free E-mail services such as Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo mail are not supported.
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6.3.4 Event Triggers

We have finished defining how an event will be triggered and which servers will be receiving notifications in the previous two sections, now we can finish up the event configuration by setting.
Which channels will have event trigger function enabled. What is considered to be an event. Where the warnings will be sent to and how they will be sent.
Select Channels to Enable Event Trigger and which type of event should be triggered.
Use the check box to enable event trigger on the desired channels.
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Define which system events should trigger the recorder to send out
notifications
Define how the notifications will be sent and where they will be sent to.
* Event trigger may not work for cameras that are placed outside of your local network or on the Internet until the UPnP Port Forwarding” is enabled in both the NVR and the router.
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6.4 Recording Configurations

The “recording configurations” gives users the overall control of how and when a recording is performed and the quality of different types of recordings performed on each channels. It can help the recorder to operate with sufficient system resource by performing recording only when it’s necessary with adjustable recording frame rate.

6.4.1 General Settings

You can define the following in “General Settings”:
Pre-Alarm/Post-Alarm recording length Recording frame rate Keep the record video with previous days Enable/disable different recording types on different cameras Enable/disable audio recording
The “recording configurations” gives users the overall control of how and when a recording is performed and the quality of different types of recordings performed on each channels. It can help the recorder to operate with sufficient system resource by performing recording only when it’s necessary with adjustable recording frame rate.
Recording frame rate allows you to set different frame rates for different types of recording instead of recording at one frame rate only. Use the drop-down menu and select one of the pre-defined frame rates for a particular recording type.
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Keep video allows you to set the NVR to keep the record video in previous days.
The section at the bottom allows you to turn on or off a particular recording type on any channels.
You can check the box to enable NVR audio recording function.

6.4.2 Schedule Recording

Here you can define the time range of the schedule recording for all channels.
To configure a schedule recording:
1. Use the “Camera” drop-down menu and select a camera first.
2. You can use the schedule table to set the time range. Click the cell boxes then move the curser horizontally lets you set what hours to perform recording during a day. Click and move vertically lets you set what days to perform recording at a specific time.
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* Each cell box represents 15 minutes of time. Click one or more boxes to omit consecutive recording.
3. You can also use the “Quick Configuration” to define recording time range instead of clicking cell box one by one on the time table. Simply check what days you would like to perform recording and specify the recording duration by either choosing “All Day” or enter a start and end time for specific recording duration.
4. Select the “Copy to” option if you would like to set the same recording schedule to other camera or all of the cameras.
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6.5 System Options

System Options gives users a glance of the overall system status and allows users to perform maintenance tasks such as upgrading firmware, restore/backup device settings or reboot device, etc.

6.5.1 Device Information

The “Device Information” provides the general information of the device such as firmware version and system time. It also provides information of the current network settings and status.

6.5.2 Logs and Reports

“Logs and Reports” keeps a record of what’s been happening to the device and provides basic information for troubleshooting.

6.5.3 Maintenance

“Maintenance” provides functions for users to: Reboot the NVR when necessary.
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Reboot cameras directly from the NVR. Perform firmware upgrade. Back up the NVR’s settings to a local hard drive. Restore the NVR’s settings from a previously saved configuration file. Reset the NVR’s settings to their factory default values.
Rebooting the NVR
Reboot NVR-401 after you upload a new firmware. You would need to manually reboot the system for the new firmware to take effect. Such process would prevent a recording from getting interrupted because the system would not automatically reboot itself after the new firmware is loaded onto the recorder.
Simply click “Restart” to begin the reboot process and confirm the action.
The restart process should be displayed and you should be prompted back to the “Maintenance” page after it is complete.
Resetting the NVR to Factory Default
To reset the recorder back to its factory default, click “Default” button and begin the process.
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The process should be displayed and you should be prompted back to the “Maintenance” page after it is complete.

6.5.4 Disk Status

“Disk Status” gives you more detailed information of the hard drive that is currently installed in the NVR.
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“Disk Status” gives you a more detailed information of the hard drive that is currently installed in the NVR.

6.5.5 USB Backup

It’s a function that allows users to backup the recording data in its database file format (not AVI) to the externally connected USB hard disk.
You can check the “Disk Status” page under “System Options” to see if the USB disk has been detected by the NVR. If it's available, it will also be in the USB HDD drop-down menu on the USB backup page. * It needs a USB disk containing free space larger than 100MB.
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Once it’s detected, go back to the “USB Backup” page and it should be available for further configuration
The USB hard disk(s) will be listed in the drop-down menu displaying the remaining disk space. Make your selection from the drop-down menu if you have more than one disk connected to the NVR.
Next, select channels, which you would like to back up the recording data from. Maximum 4 channels can be selected at once
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Things to pay attention to the USB Backup function
Limitation:
• It does not support USB Hub extending the number of HDD connected to the NVR
• Only one backup process can be performed at a time
• Maximum 4 channels can be selected for backup
• Only FAT32 USB hard disk is supported for backup
• The USB hard disk needs to have more than 100MB remaining space
• If multiple partitions are presented in one disk, only the first partition will be detected and used for backup Process:
• Progress will be displayed on the UI
• If the backup process gets interrupted and the process stops at a point of time that is before the “END Time”, such time will be displayed on the UI
• A folder will be automatically created in the USB hard disk with a name format like 0028687831_20100610151515_2010060511 0010_20100606110010 (MAC_backupbuttonclicktime_starttime_endtime)
Note:
• Please plug in the USB HDD only after the NVR is fully started, or the HDDs will be incorrectly mounted.
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Chaper 7. Local UI from HDMI Output

7.1 Live Viewing

7.1.1 Login screen

You should be prompted with the login screen first when the NVR is fully started.
1. Power button
2. System Time
3. User name/Password
4. Display language selection
5. Virtual keyboard By default, the focus should be in the user name field.

7.1.2 Remote Control

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Simply use the directional buttons on the remote control to move between the keys on the virtual keyboard. If you have a USB mouse plugged into the NVR, a mouse cursor will appear on the screen and you can use the mouse to select keys on the virtual keyboard as well. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to make the selection.
Enter the default user name "admin" by using the virtual keyboard. When done, select the "Enter" button on the virtual keyboard and the focus should be moved to the password field.
After the default password "admin" is entered as well, select the "Enter" button on the virtual keyboard again and the focus should be moved to the "Log in" icon. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to log in.
Turn on Audio
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The local UI is capable of playing audio coming from the camera side, but it's not turned on by default. To turn on audio from the current viewing channel, press the "AUDIO" button on the remote control. Press it again to turn off the audio.
Full Screen
To view video in full screen, press the "Right" button on the remote control and move the selection focus to the full screen icon (as shown above). Once selected, press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to enter full screen view. Click the "BACK" button on the remote control to exit.
Alternatively, you can quickly go into full screen mode by pressing the "FULL SCREEN" button on the remote control. Press the "BACK" button to exit.

7.1.3 Live View

The Local UI basically provides the view functions of both live video and playback video. The Local UI provides viewing video of 1 channel at a time, both live and playback.
1. Top bar (the power, logged in user, system time and dashboard are placed in
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this area)
2. Video area
3. Functions for live video (From top down: start/stop manual recording, take snapshot, set location of the "Picture-in-picture" live event video coming from other channel)
4. Main menu
5. Channel list including status and start sequence viewing
6. From top down: full screen, display video in its original size, channel status
7. PTZ control (Pan, tilt, zoom, add preset point, preset point sequence viewing)

7.1.4 Side Menu

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By default, the selection focus should be on "Channel 1' on the Channel List. The side bar is basically divided into three sections. At any point, you can use the "Left" or "Right" button on the remote control to quickly move to each section.
For example, if the selection focus is currently on "Channel 1" (or anywhere in section "1"), press the "Left" button on the remote control to move the focus to the "Manual recording" icon in section "2". Simply use the "Up" and "Down" buttons on the remote control to move between icons in one particular section.
Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons on the remote control to select a channel on the "Channel List" and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to make the selection. Alternatively, if a USB mouse is connected to the NVR, you can use the mouse and move the cursor to a channel and left-click to make the selection.
You can also use the channel selection buttons on the remote control to quickly jump to a desired channel.
The small dots on the side of the "Channel List" provide the current status of each channel: * White: Disconnected * Blue: Connected * Green: Recording * Dark grey: Not configured

7.1.5 Sequence Viewing

If the current selection focus is on "Channel 4", press the "Down" button on the remote control to move the focus to the "Sequence viewing" icon. Press the
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"ENTER" button on the remote control to start sequence viewing between all available channels with default 5-second interval. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control again to stop it.
When the focus is on the "Start/stop sequence viewing" icon, press the "Right" button on the remote to move the focus to the sequence interval drop-down menu.
Press the "ENTER" button on the remote to display all options in the drop-down
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menu. Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons on the remote control to move between selections and press the "ENTER" button to select the new interval.
You can also quickly start/stop sequence viewing by using the "SEQ" button on the remote control.
If the selection focus is on either the "Sequence viewing" or the "Sequence interval", press the "Down" button on the remote control to move the focus to the "Zoom" icon in the PTZ control area.
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7.2 PTZ Control

Once you are in the PTZ control area, use the directional buttons on the remote control to move between icons.
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7.2.1 Add Preset Points

Move the selection focus to the "Add preset point" icon and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to add the current live video as a preset point.

7.2.2 Preset point sequence view

Once you have multiple preset points added, press the "Down" button on the remote to select the "Preset point sequence viewing" icon. Press "ENTER" button on the remote control to start sequence viewing between previously added preset points. Press "ENTER" again to stop.
When the focus is on "Preset point sequence viewing" icon, press the "Right" button to move the focus to the preset point sequence viewing interval drop­down menu. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote to pull down the menu and use "Up" and "Down" buttons on the remote control to move between selections. Press the "ENTER" button again to make the selection.
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At any point in Live View, you can enter the PTZ mode by:
1. Pressing the "PTZ" button on the remote control.
2. Use the directional buttons to simulate pan, tilt, zoom actions as well as
jumping through preset points.

7.2.3 Manual Recording

Recording can be manually started when viewing live video. If the selection focus is somewhere in the green highlighted area shown above, press the "Left" button on the remote control to move the focus to the manual recording icon. Press the
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"ENTER" button on the remote control to start recording right away.
You should see an on-screen text notification indicating the recording has been started.
Alternatively, you can press the "REC" button on the remote control to start recording the current viewing channel right away. Press it again to stop.

7.3 Taking Snapshot

Before taking a snapshot of the live video, please make sure a FAT32 formatted USB drive is plugged into the NVR. If you have "Manual recording" icon selected, press the "Down" button on the remote control to select the "Snapshot" icon. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to take a snapshot.
You should see an on-screen text notification indicating that a snapshot of the video has been taken.
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You should see an area with blue border displayed on the live video area. Use the directional buttons on the remote control to select a desired area. You are able to choose from up to 9 different areas. When done, press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to confirm selection.

7.4 Displaying Video in its Original Size

By default, the video is scaled to fill the entire video area. To view the video in its original size, select the icon shown above and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to display the video in its original size.
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7.5 Detailed Channel Status

Select the icon shown above and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to give you a detailed current status of all four channels.
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Press the "BACK" button on the remote control to dock it away.
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7.6 Dashboard

The dashboard provides a detailed overview of the system information, such as network settings, disk status, and channel status. Press the "BACK" button on the remote control to exit.
The dashboard is located in the upper-right hand corner and presses the "Up" button on the remote control until the selection focus is on the dashboard icon. Press the "ENTER" button to enter dashboard.

7.7 Playback

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To switch to Playback, move the selection focus to the Playback button shown above and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control. You can always use the remote control to quickly switch between Live and Playback functions
The Playback UI provides the similar layout as the Live video UI. They also share the same following functions:
1. Take snapshot
2. Full screen
3. Display video in its original size
4. Channel status
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The NVR is able to play recorded video 1 channel at a time. To search for playback video, select a channel from the "Channel List" first and select a search method from the drop-down menu highlighted in the above picture.
There are three different search methods to help you locate the recorded videos.

7.8 Time Chart

Select the "Time Chart" option to display a list of years. Notice certain years are
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highlighted in dark grey, meaning there are recorded data available in those years. Select one from the list and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to switch the list to "month" viewing of the selected year. Repeat the same action and it goes all the way to the "minute" viewing.
At any point, you can simply press the "PLAY/PAUSE" button on the remote control to start playing from the earliest available footage of the current time list on the time chart.
Select "Event" from the search method drop-down menu to give you a list of the 15 most recent events. Simply select one from the list and press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to start playing.

7.9 Exporting Recorded Data

The recording data can be exported to a USB hard disk. Please connect a USB HDD to the NVR first before exporting the recording video. The export can only be done during the playback of the recorded video. During playback, select the "In/Out" button on the UI and press the "ENTER" button.
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This sets a start time of the exported video. Press "ENTER" again on the "In/Out" button to set the end time. The video of this time frame will be exported.
Next, press the "Right" button on the remote control to select the icon highlighted above. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to start exporting.
The export progress will be displayed. When done, move the USB HDD to a Windows PC and use the NVR media player to playback the exported video.
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7.10 Power Off

To power off the unit, press the "POWER" button on the remote control. A dialog will be prompted and the "Power Off" option should be selected. Press the "ENTER" button on the remote control to turn off the unit. There are four options in the prompted dialog and they are (from left to right):
1. Log out
2. Power off
3. Restart
4. Reset to factory default
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EC Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment:
*Type of Product:
4-Ch Network Video Recorder with HDMI
*Model Number: NVR-420
* Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231,. Taiwan
(R.O.C.)
is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC,). For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility, the following standards were applied:
EN 55022 (2010 Class A) EN 55024 (2010)
EN 61000-3-2 (2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 Class A) EN 61000-3-3 (2008)
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Name, Surname Jonas Yang Position / Title : Product Manager
Taiwan
25th Jun., 2012 ____________________
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PLANET TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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