Solstice SLS-ENVR16, SLS-ENVR4 User Manual

For: SLS-ENVR4, SLS-ENVR16 Series NVRs

SLS-ENVR4 and SLS-ENVR16 NVRs

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.

SLS-ENVR_RM

12/13/2012

SLS-ENVR Series Network Video Recorder V2.1 User Manual

CAUTION



Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or humidity is within the recommended range. Operation at extreme temperatures or in very high or low humidity levels may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product.

CAUTION



Installation and servicing should be performed by qualied and experienced personnel only.

CAUTION



Do not use this device if fumes, smoke or a strange odor is emit ted, or if it seems to function incorrectly. Disconnect the power source immediately, and consult your dealer.

LEGAL NOTICE

Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use

of specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Obs ervint authorized accessories.

The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly prohibited by law.

Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making, transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.

Solstice is a trademark of Ob servint Tec hnologies.

Microsoft, Windows, Win dows Media, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Observint disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the express written permission of Obser vint.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

• To reduce risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this device.

• Use only the power supplies provided with the device.

• Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only.

• If you spill liquid on the NVR, unplug it from the AC outlet to prevent possible re or shock hazard, then consult your dealer for

repair.

• When cleaning the device, turn it o rst. Use a clean soft cloth moistened with a little bit of water to clean it.

• If the device does not work properly, return it to the dealer where it was purchased. Do not disassemble it by yourself.

• Do not use the device close to a heater, refrigerator or stove.

• Handle your NVR with care; it contains a hard disk drive. — It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their motors are still running. To allow the hard drive to spin

down properly, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before moving the unit.

— To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while it is plugged in. — Protect hard disk drives from static electricity. — Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright. — Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to x hard disk drives.

• Do not place the unit in an enclosed area where the air ow through the cooling vents is impeded.

• Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs and the points where they exit from the

apparatus.

• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the device. Turn the power o immediately and

contact qualied service personnel for repair.

• Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of re or electric shock.

Important notice

1. The manufacturer is not liable for potential damage caused by incorrect usage or placing the device in an unsuitable

environment.

2. The device is not designed for outdoor use.

3. Do not use the device in an environment with strong vibrations.

4. Unauthorized modication of this device can damage it or cause re.

5. Prevent contact with uids; do not expose the device to high temperatures.

6. If the device malfunctions, contact your distributor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Systems Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 System description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SECTION 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 SLS-ENVR4 hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1.1 Switches and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.2 HDD installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.1.3 HDD removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.2 SLS-ENVR16 hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.2.1 Switches and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.2.2 HDD installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.2.3 HDD removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.2.4 NVR installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.3 Discover utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.4 Conguration Guide utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.5 RAID Array Conguration utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

2.6 Adding cameras to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

2.7 Conguring cameras for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2.8 Camera viewing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2.8.1 Control of View frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2.8.2 Create Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.8.3 Moving panels and frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2.9 Playback and export recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2.10 PTZ camera control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2.11 Adding users to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

2.12 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

SECTION 3 Settings Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.1 Devices menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.1.1 Add devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.1.2 Delete devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.1.3 Device Status list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

3.1.4 Network Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

3.1.5 Authentication Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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3.1.6 Device trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

3.2 Users menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

3.3 Schedules menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

3.4 Action menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3.5 Conguration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

3.5.1 Network menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

3.5.2 Email menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

3.5.3 Date and Time menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

3.5.4 FTP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

3.5.5 Storage display menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

3.5.6 Congure Storage button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3.5.7 Remote Access menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3.5.8 Conguration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3.5.9 Customization menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3.6 System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3.6.2 Firmware Upgrade menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3.6.3 Factory Reset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

3.6.4 System Log menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3.6.5 Backup / Restore menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3.7 Preferences menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

3.7.1 User Preferences menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

3.7.2 Change Password menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

SECTION 4 System / Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

4.1 Router setup guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

4.2 NVR setup guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

APPENDIX A Status Monitor Denitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

APPENDIX B FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

APPENDIX C Solstice Mobile App for Android™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

APPENDIX D Solstice Mobile App for Apple® iPhone®, iPad® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

NOTES

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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SECTION 1

Systems Overview

Thank you for purchasing a Solstice™ Network Video Recorder! Solstice is a standalone NVR for systems with IP cameras, including the latest multi-megapixel resolution cameras in the industry. This NVR denes a new generation of network recording solutions, characterized by easy usage, wide device support, compact dimensions, low power consumption, and reliable operation.

You can watch and store video from your IP cameras, easily nd, play and export recorded videos. In addition to the exibility of recording modes denitions, this NVR can react on specic events such as recording video only when the door is locked, turning PTZ cameras, control external devices etc. The NVR uses surveillance grade SATA hard drives to record data.

1.1 System description

The Solstice NVR is a network based device that provides administration of digital security devices (cameras, sensors) and their data. The user (administrator or security monitor user) communicates with NVR via a web browser interface from their PC. The number of devices that can connect to the NVR concurrently diers according to the specic Solstice model.

The NVR provides a centralized repository for collection of and access to video from the devices. The system administrator can dene the conditions under which the video recording made and for how long. The records are stored in the central le system that can be searched and browsed. Videos and pictures from the cameras can be stored in a le by a few clicks.

The system displays current data in a uniform manner, independent of the given equipment. It is possible to simultaneously display outputs from various devices while playing back recorded information. The user initially selects the devices from which he/she want to see the outputs simultaneously (i.e. view), and can save the setup. Views can be stored and edited, so it is not necessary to redene your view each time.

Your NVR was designed with several advanced features, including:

Live View and Playback

• Simultaneous Live View and Playback display

• Drag and drop customizable viewing grid (live views, recordings, values)

• Full screen mode and support for multiple viewing screens

• Automatic or manual video stream selection

• Digital zoom feature with digital pan/tilt

• Display of numerical values from the NVR, cameras, sensors and other devices

• User buttons to trigger custom Actions

• MJPEG/MPEG-4/H.264 + PCM/AAC audio codecs supported

• PTZ control with preset lists and digital zoom

• Synchronized playback on selected channels

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• Search for recordings by motion detection or other events with date-time interval

• Export to AVI, MKV, JPEG

• Export of selected time period of recorded video to a single le

• Export of stored numerical values from selected time period

• Solstice Mobile app for Android™ (See “APPENDIX C Solstice Mobile App for Android™” on page 74 )

• Solstice Mobile app for Apple® (See “APPENDIX D Solstice Mobile App for Apple® iPhone®, iPad®” on page 75)

Recording Modes

• Continuous or event based (motion detection, digital input trigger etc.)

• Event based (Motion Detection, digital input trigger etc.)

• Customizable independent recording schedules

Supported cameras, video servers and other devices

• ONVIF™ protocol support

• Supported brands: 3S, ACTi®, Arecont Vision, AXIS™, Brickcom, D-Link®, Ganz™, Hikvision®, HW Group, IQinVision®, LG,

Linksys®, Lumenera®, MOBOTIX®, Panasonic®, Sony®, VIVOTEK®, Y-CAM®

Special Features

• Easy creation of custom actions triggered by events or user buttons

• Schedules for recording and actions limitation

• Hard disc and system health check with reports

• Automatic recovery after power outage

• Conguration wizard

• E-mail support – SMTP

• Custom sender address

• Light strip for device identication

Remote Access

• Router control - Automatic (UPnP port forwarding) or static forwarding setup

Networking

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45

• Supported protocols: IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, UPnP, RTSP / RTP / RTCP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, ONVIF, HTTP multipart

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1.2 System requirements

A PC is required to access and control your NVR. It must meet the following requirements:

• Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 2003, 2008, XP, Vista, 7 (32- and 64-bit versions); Apple® OS X® 10.5 (Intel x86

only), 10.6, 10.7; Linux with 2.6 kernel or newer (recommended Java Oracle co).

• Internet browser: Mozilla® Firefox® 10 ESR and newer (recommended); Internet Explorer® 8 and 9 (32-bit version); Google

Chrome® 8 and newer; Apple Safari® 5 (only on Mac OS X). Enable JavaScript and cookies (check the settings of your internet browser).

• Java™: Oracle® Java 6.0 or newer (32-bit version only), Oracle Java 7 (recommended). Download Java at: http://www.java.

com.

• Hardware conguration: 2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM minimum; depends on the NVR type and number of monitored

cameras.

The NVR allows the user to download videos and pictures from videos saved on a hard disk. The pictures are in standard JPEG format and can be displayed in every standard picture browser. To play video, install an FFDShow CODEC (download from http://www.

freecodecs.com/download/FFDshow.htm) or similar lter. Also, VLC player contains the CODEC necessary to play videos (download at http://www.videolan.org).

Additionally, if recording video from several cameras, it is highly recommended to have the NVR connected to a gigabit LAN.

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION AND SETUP

SECTION 2

Installation and Setup

2.1 SLS-ENVR4 hardware features

Special features:

• Manage/record/view up to 4 IP cameras/video servers simultaneously

• Compact size and quiet operation

• Up to 3TB data storage with 1 HDD

• Power consumption - 12 Vdc, up to 24 w

• Automatic recovery after power outage

• Package contains: — NVR - SLS-ENVR4 with pre-installed HDD — Power adaptor 100 – 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz to 12 Vdc — Network cable — Quick Setup Guide — CD with Discover Utility and documentation

Software CD

SLS-ENVR4 NVR

Ethernet cable

Quick Setup Guide

Power adapter

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2.1.1 Switches and indicators

Front panel

Power LED

HDD

active

LED

Power On/O button

Network

activity LED

Information

LED

SLS-ENVR4 front panel

The front panel of SLS-ENVR4 NVR includes four LED:

• The Network LED indicates the activity of the network adapter.

• The Storage LED blinks green if the hard disk is active, it lights red if the disk fails.

• The blue Power LED and red Info LED function as follows:

Status Power LED Info LED

Serv ice mode is act ive – On

Normal mode is ac tive On –

Found by Discover On Blinking

NVR is st arting Blinking –

NVR is switching o Blinking –

• Power ON / OFF button: — If pressed for less than 3 seconds, disables an audible alarm signal (see Acoustic Signals below). — If pressed for more than 5 seconds accompanied by a beep, will power o the device normally.

Acoustic signals

Acoustic signals indicate the following:

• A brief sound: When the device is switched on or o by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• A continuous sound for one of these reasons:

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— If there is a problem with the hard disk (can be switched o by briey pressing the front ON/OFF button). — If the temperature of the device exceeds 140 °F (60 °C). The acoustic signal is accompanied by the blinking of a red light

on the lightstrip. The sound can be switched o by briey pressing the front ON/OFF button. Solstice will make an entry in the log, and can e-mail information if setup to notify.

— If the temperature of the device exceeds 158 °F (70 °C). The acoustic signal is accompanied by the blinking of a red light

on the lightstrip. The device will make an entry in the log, send an information e-mail if setup and will be automatically switched o.

Back panel

Retaining

screw

Retaining screw

Reset button / Power LED (blue)

Storage LED

(red-green)

Info / Reset LED (red-green)

Network

connector

USB port

(not used)

Power

connector

Back panel

The back panel buttons / indicators function as follows:

• Reset button / Power LED (blue):

To use the Reset button:

— Press for less than 3 seconds to restart the device from Normal mode to the Service mode. If in Service mode, it will return

to the Normal mode if Reset is pressed again.

— Press and hold for 15 seconds to restart the device. NOTE: Recordings in-progress may become unusable. — Press and hold for 25 seconds while connecting the power cable to restore factory settings. All settings and recordings

will be lost.

Power LED: Indication is identical to the front panel Power LED.

• Info / Reset LED (red-green): When red, it is identical to the Info LED on the front panel. It is lit green when the Reset button

was pressed for less than 5 seconds; blinks when the Reset button has been pressed for a moderately long time; blinks fast when the reset button has been pressed for longer than 15 seconds.

• Storage LED (red-green): combined red-green LED is identical to the Storage LED on the front panel.

2.1.2 HDD installation

The SLS-ENVR4 NVR will accommodate one SATA I or SATA II HDD, up to 3TB. The HDD can be congured for RAID 0 or Linear recording.

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NOTE

Solstice NVRs are precongured with security-grade HDDs.

Although most SATA HDDs will function in the NVR, we recommend that only a security grade HDD manufactured by Seagate, Western Digital or Hitachi be used. The HDD must be installed before using the NVR.

After installing the HDD, powering on the NVR (see “2.2.4 NVR installation” on page 14), and logging into the device (“2.3 Discover utility” on page 14), you will be prompted to execute an HDD RAID Array Conguration utility to set the RAID conguration of your HDDs (see “2.5 RAID Array Conguration utility” on page 22).

CAUTION



Always follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Install the HDD in a static-free environment, wearing a certied ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available, touch the bare metal of the NVR chassis frequently when installing the drive to dissipate the static charge naturally generated on your skin and clothing.

1. Un-package an HDD.

2. If the NVR is powered on, power it o (see instructions “3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu” on page 58), then disconnect the power

adapter.

3. Use a hex wrench to remove the two retaining screws on the back of the NVR, then pull o the back panel module.

4. Plug the back panel module onto the mating connectors on the HDD (see below).

Back panel moduleHDD

5. Carefully slide the HDD and back panel module assembly into the NVR enclosure until the back panel module is fully seated.

6. Tighten the two retaining screws until they are snug. Overtightening the screws can deform the enclosure.

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2.1.3 HDD removal

CAUTION



Always follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Remove and install the HDD in a static-free environment, wearing a certied ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available, touch the bare metal of the NVR chassis frequently when installing the drive to dissipate the static charge naturally generated on your skin and clothing.

1. If the NVR is powered on, power it o (see instructions in “3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu” on page 58).

2. Disconnect the power adapter and network cables.

3. Remove the two retaining screws on the back of the NVR.

4. Gently pull back panel module and HDD assembly away from the NVR enclosure. Support the HDD to prevent it from falling.

5. Pull the back panel module o the end of the HDD to separate them.

6. Install another HDD in the NVR following the procedure above.

2.2 SLS-ENVR16 hardware features

Special features:

• Manage/record/view up to 16 IP cameras/video servers simultaneously

• Compact size and quiet operation

• Up to 6TB data storage with 2 HDDs

• Power consumption - 12 Vdc, up to 48 w (typical with 2 HDDs)

• Automatic recovery after power outage

• Package contains: — NVR - SLS-ENVR16 with pre-installed HDD(s) — Power adaptor 100 – 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz to 12 Vdc and power cable — Network cable — HDD ejector rails (2) — Quick Setup Guide — CD with Discover Utility and documentation

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Software CD

SLS-ENVR16 NVR

Ethernet cable

Quick Setup Guide

Power adapter with cable

HDD extractor

2.2.1 Switches and indicators

Power LED

Tray 1 HDD active LED

Tray 2 HDD active LED

Network

activity LED

Information

LED

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Front panel LEDs indicate the following:

• Network activity LED: Lights when the network cable is connected, blinks during network activity.

• Tray 1, Tray 2 active LEDs: Blink when the HDD is accessed.

• Power, Information LEDs: These LEDs function as a pair to indicate the status of the NVR . See the table below.

Power LED Infor mation LED Status

— — Power supply connect

— — O

On O Normal mode

O On Rescue mode

Blinking O Starting

On Blinking Found by the Discover utilit y

On Fast blink ing Factor y reset in progress

Retaining

screws

Retaining screws

Control

button

Control

button LED

LAN

connector

USB

(not used)

Power

connector

Back panel

Use the connectors, indicators and switch on the back of the NVR as follows:

• Control button LED: Indicates the usage state of the control button (see table below)

• Control button: Pressing the Control button can aect the DVR in three dierent ways, depending on how long the button

is pressed. Pressing the button for less than 5 seconds signals a “short” press, pressing the button for 5 ~ 10 seconds signals a “long” press, pressing the button for more than 15 seconds signals a “very long” press. The NVR reacts dierently to these presses depending on the status. See the table below.

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Power LED

Infor mation

LED

Status

Shor t press ( < 5 s) (Control LED lights)

Long press (5 - 10 s) (Control LED blin ks)

Very lo ng press ( > 15 s) (Control LED blin ks fast)

— — Power supply connect Start Factor y reset

—

— — O Start Star t

—

On O Normal mode Rescue mode Shutdown

Hard shutdown

O On Rescue mo de Normal mode Shutdown

Hard shutdown

Blinking O Star ting

On Blinking

Found by the Discover utility

On Fast blink ing Factor y reset in progress

• LAN connector: Used to connect an Ethernet cable to the NVR.

• USB connector: For future use.

• Power connector: Used to connect the power adapter provided (12 Vdc) to the NVR.

2.2.2 HDD installation

The SLS-ENVR16 NVR will accommodate either one or two SATA I or SATA II HDDs, up to 3TB each. Although most SATA HDDs will function in the NVR, we recommend that a security grade HDD manufactured by Seagate®, Western Digital® or Hitachi® be used. An HDD must be installed before using the NVR.

NOTE

Solstice NVRs are precongured with security-grade HDDs.

If only one HDD is installed, it should be installed in the upper tray (Tray 1) and can be congured for RAID 0 or Linear (standard) recording. When two HDDs are installed, they can be congured for RAID 0 or 1, or Linear recording. However, if they are congured for RAID1, the two HDDs must match to fully utilize the drives.

After installing the HDD, powering on the NVR (see “2.2.3 NVR installation” on page 12), and logging into the device (“2.3 Discover utility” on page 13), you will be prompted to execute an HDD RAID Array Conguration utility to set the RAID conguration of your HDDs (see “2.5 RAID Array Conguration utility” on page 22).

CAUTION



1. Un-package an HDD, then install the ejector as shown below. To attach the ejector to the HDD, align the pegs on the side of the

bar with the screw holes on the side of the HDD, then press them in until the bar is at along the side of the HDD.

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Ejector

Ejector attached

2. If the NVR is powered on, power it o (see instructions “3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu” on page 58), then disconnect the power

adapter.

3. Remove the four retaining screws on the back of the NVR, then carefully set the NVR back cover to the side. Note that the back

cover and the NVR are connected by wiring.

4. Slide the HDD(s), connector end rst, into the trays inside the NVR enclosure.

Back cover

Tray 1

(upper)

Tray 2

(lower)

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5. Apply even pressure across the back of the HDD to seat it onto the connectors inside the NVR. Do not push the HDD in using

the ejector.

HDDs installed

6. Reinstall the NVR back cover using the four retaining screws removed earlier.

2.2.3 HDD removal

CAUTION



1. If the NVR is powered on, power it o (see instructions in “3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu” on page 58), then disconnect the

power adapter.

2. Remove the four retaining screws on the back of the NVR, then carefully set the NVR back cover to the side. Note that the back

cover and the NVR are connected by wiring.

3. Gently pull back on tab of the ejector rail to unseat the HDD from the connectors inside the NVR.

4. Slide the HDD out and set it aside. NOTE: If only one HDD is installed in the NVR, it should be in Tray 1 (upper tray).

5. If another HDD will be installed in the NVR, follow the procedure above.

6. Reinstall the NVR back cover using the four retaining screws removed earlier.

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2.2.4 NVR installation

Step 1. Installing the NVR on the LAN

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the LAN connector on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end into a network access device, such as

a network switch, hub, or router.

Ethernet cablePower adapter cable

SLS-ENVR4 back panel

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

cable

SLS-ENVR16 back panel

2. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the back of the NVR.

3. Plug the power adapter cable into the power adapter, then into a standard 120 Vac outlet. The NVR should automatically power

on within one minute.

2.3 Discover utility

Solstice Discover is a utility used to search for and localize an SLS-ENVR series NVR on the network. If you do not know the IP address of the device, it is possible to nd it using the Discover utility. This utility is provided on the enclosed CD included with your NVR.

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Unless the network conguration settings of your NVR were preset, the NVR is congured to use DHCP to acquire settings from a local DHCP server. If the server is not available, the NVR defaults to a static network conguration with the IP address 192.168.1.78. The network conguration parameters can be set using the Discover utility, the Conguration Guide utility (see “2.4 Conguration Guide utility” on page 15), or within the SLS-ENVR web interface.

1. Power on your computer and allow it to boot up.

2. Insert the software CD into the optical drive and allow it to initialize (autorun). The screen shown below should open.

3. If Java is not loaded on your computer, click the Download Java button on the Solstice window, then follow the on-screen

instructions to install it.

4. On the Solstice window, click the Start Discover button.

5. In the Discover window (see below) open the Use network interface drop-down list, then select the network where your

NVR was installed.

Open network list

6. In the Solstice discover window, click the Discover button in the lower-right corner and wait until your NVR is found. If the

NVR was not found during the scan, click the Discover button again. In the screen above, the entry found for an NVR shows an IP address of 192.168.5.19, the MAC address, and the rmware level. If you have multiple SLS-ENVRs on your network, verify that the MAC shown matches the address on the label on the underside of your NVR.

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NOTE

The MAC address of the NVR is shown on the product label on the underside of the unit.

7. You can change the network settings of the NVR through the SLS-ENVR web interface, with the Conguration Guide (see “2.4

Conguration Guide utility” on page 17), or with the Discover utility:

a. Click the entry line of the NVR once to select (highlight) it.

b. (Optional) Click the Locate button to identify the physical NVR. After clicking Locate, some LEDs on the front of the NVR

will ash. Verify that the NVR with the ashing LEDs is the unit you want to congure.

c. Click the Device setup button to open the Device pop-up window.

d. In the Device window, edit the network settings if necessary, then click the Change Settings button.

8. Double-click the line for your NVR in the Discover window. Depending on the state of the NVR, one of the following screens

will result:

a. If the NVR is new (started for the rst time) or just started after a factory reset procedure, the Conguration Guide utility

will open. See “2.4 Conguration utility” on page 15 to continue.

b. If the Conguration utility was used and the NVR was not previously reset to the factory default conguration, an NVR

web interface login window will open. Login to your NVR. The default values for Username and Password are admin and admin.

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After logging into your NVR, one of three screens will open, depending on the status of your NVR. Continue with the appropriate procedure:

— If the NVR is started for the rst time after receiving if from your distributor, or a factory reset occurred previously, the

Conguration utility will open. Continue with “2.4 Conguration Guide utility” on page 17.

— If the NVR is started for the rst time after a new (un-congured) HDD was installed, the RAID Array Conguration utility

will open. See “2.5 RAID Array Conguration utility” on page 22.

— If the NVR is started after it was pre-congured, and the two conditions above don’t apply, the SLS-ENVR web interface

Video window will open.

2.4 Conguration Guide utility

The Conguration Guide utility is a tool for setting up the basic conguration of your NVR. It includes selecting the screen language, changing the default administrator password, setting the time format and NVR clock synchronization, network settings, etc. The Conguration Guide utility opens during the initial setup of the NVR, after a factory reset of the NVR, and can be initiated through the NVR web browser interface.

1. When the Conguration Guide utility opens, a login window appears. Enter your administrator Username and Password, then

click Log In. The default administrator Username and Password is admin and admin.

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2. In the Conguration Guide - Welcome window, click the button next to “English” open the drop-down list. Select your

preferred language, then click Apply and Continue.

3. In the Conguration Guide - Change default administrator password window, enter your new password in both elds, then

click Apply and Continue. It is strongly recommended that you change the password to one with good security strength, an uncommon expression containing upper case, lower case and numerical characters. Password length should be at least 6 characters.

4. In the Conguration Guide - User preferences window, select the options appropriate for installation site, then click Apply

and Continue.

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5. In the Conguration Guide - Date and Time window, select the options appropriate for location, then click Apply and

Continue. Note that an option is provided to synchronize the NVR with your computer.

Time Zone

First specify the local time zone in which the SLS-ENVR is being used by selection of area and city. This may dier from the time of the computer from which we are connecting to the SLS-ENVR.

Date & Time

— Allow NTP Synchronization: If this option is selected, the SLS-ENVR automatically sets the time according to the

selected NTP server and time zone. You can select your own NTP server. If you are unsure about which server to choose, leave the default selection pool.ntp.org.

— Set date and time manually: Use this option to manually set the current time by directly entering the into elds

provided, or select the option Synchronizes with this computer to automatically set date and time with the computer you are using.

NOTE

Synchronize the camera clocks the same way the NVR is synchronized. The NVR and camera clocks must indicate the same time to ensure compatibility.

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6. In the Conguration Guide - Network conguration window, enter the network and domain options you prefer. In the Domain

Settings section, you can specify a Hostname for your NVR. Click Apply and Continue.

Automatic conguration (DHCP) - If you select this setting, the SLS-ENVR attempts to get the network settings from a DHCP server. The values entered in the elds IP address, network mask, gateway and DNS server are ignored. If Automatic Conguration (DHCP) is set and the DHCP server in the system is not active, the SLS-ENVR sets the IP address 192.168.1.78. With DHCP, the SLS-ENVR IP address may sometimes change. To ensure that the network conguration remains constant, we recommend that you select Static IP Address setting if possible, then set the network conguration manually. Consult with your network administrator to determine the best static network settings to use.

— IP Address - address, under which the SLS-ENVR is visible in the local network. — Network mask - in most cases, you can copy the current mask shown in the Section Network Information. — Gateway - address under which the router is visible in the local area network through which network communication

ows to outer networks and the Internet.

— DNS server - address of the server which translates the DNS names to IP addresses. The address is often identical to

the router address. If you do not specify the address of the DNS server or give an invalid address, it will not be possible to translate the domain names (e.g. ipcorder.com) to an IP addresses, send e-mail messages, synchronize time with an NTP server, etc.

— Present as UPnP device - if checked, the SLS-ENVR is visible in the folder Locations in the Network in the

Windows Explorer window.

— Domain Settings - in this section, you can set the device domain and hostname. NOTE: To send e-mail messages from

the SLS-ENVR, the SMTP server must be congured to send messages from a device with that domain name.

7. Reconrm the network conguration settings you entered, then click Apply.

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8. In the Conguration Guide - E-mail conguration window, enter the SMTP settings and other e-mail options to automatically

send e-mail when events occur. Click Apply and Continue.

SMTP Settings

— SMTP server: Enter the SMTP address of the e-mail server. — SMTP TLS: If the server supports encrypted connection, select this option. — Username and Password: Enter the username and password you use to login to the SMTP server. — Admin E-mail: Messages about transition to emergency mode should be sent to the address of the Admin E-mail, or

other system messages, if these messages are enabled.

Advanced E-mail Options

If you want the e-mail messages to display a dierent sender´s address in the header 1, select it in the Section Advanced e-mail options. You can now test the correctness of the settings using the button Send test e-mail .

E-mail messages

In the Section E-mail messages, select the event for which the SLS-ENVR should send the e-mail message:

— Send daily report about device health - you will receive a message daily showing the SLS-ENVR device status. If

the messages are not being received, you should expect that something is wrong - perhaps an SLS-ENVR fault or network failure.

— Send e-mail when - Rescue mode is activated — Send e-mail when - Storage location event - The SLS-ENVR informs you about a fault on a hard disk or the RAID

array.

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9. In the Conguration Guide - Guide Complete window, click Finish.

After clicking Finish, the NVR will reset and a login window will open.

2.5 RAID Array Conguration utility

If the NVR is started for the rst time after a new (un-congured) HDD was installed, the RAID Array Conguration utility will open.

1. If you have two HDDs installed in your NVR, select the RAID type you want to use from the drop-down lists. NOTE: For

information about RAID types implemented in the SLS-ENVR, refer to “RAID” on the website en.Wikipedia.org.

2. Click Create RAID Array then conrm your selection. Allow the operation to complete, then follow the on-screen prompts

to continue.

3. Complete the device setup in the Conguration Guide (see “2.4 Conguration Guide utility” on page 17), then add cameras to

your system (see “2.6 Adding cameras to the system” on page 23).

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2.6 Adding cameras to the system

Cameras can be added to the NVR in two ways:

• Add Manually method: A method for adding cameras that are on the same subnet as the NVR or a subnet dierent.

• Discover method: An automated method for adding cameras that are on the same subnet as the NVR.

Add Manually method

1. After logging into the NVR as an administrator, click the Settings option in the header of the screen.

2. In the right pane, click the Add New button to open the drop down list, then click Add Manually.

3. In the menu that opens in the right pane, enter the following:

a. Address. Enter the IP address of the device you want to add.

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b. Brand. Open the drop-down list and select the brand of the device you are adding. If the device is ONVIF compatible,

select ONVIF.

c. Model. Open the drop-down list and select the model of the brand you are adding. In the example above with the ONVIF

brand, only one option, GENERIC, is selectable. Here, click GENERIC to select it.

d. Device Name. Enter a device name. The device name can be composed of alpha-numeric characters.

e. Device identication. You can enter an identication for the device, or use the one generated by the NVR. The

identication code can contain only alpha-numeric characters.

f. HTTP and RSTP ports. Change the port numbers if necessary.

g. Device is password protected. If the device requires a user name and password to login, check this box, include the

username and password information in the sections below to administer and view the device, and select the bullet for Use administrator account.

4. After all information on the screen is entered, click the Add Devices button in the lower right corner. If the addition was

successful, the following pop-up window will open, and a dot will appear under the device name as shown below. If it was not successful, an error expression will be shown.

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NOTE

To setup recording mode for your cameras, see “2.7 Conguring cameras for recording” on page 27.

Discover method

1. After logging into the NVR as an administrator, click the Settings option in the header of the screen.

2. In the right pane, click the Add New button to open the drop down list, then click Discover.

3. On the following screen, click the Start Discover button in the page header.

4. For each camera discovered on the network that you want to add to the NVR system, check the select box to the left of the

IP address, then enter the appropriate information required in the conguration menu as described above. If the device is password protected, click the checkbox (see below), then scroll down to enter the username and password information required.

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5. Click the Add Selected Devices button in the lower right corner. If an addition was successful, the following pop-up window

will open and a dot will appear under the device name as shown below. If it was not successful, an error expression will be shown.

6. After a camera is added to the NVR, it appears in the Settings | Devices | Device Status tab. Verify that all Status

indication for each is OK.

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7. Click the Video button in the header to return to the video display. Verify that you can see a thumbnail-sized video stream

from your camera in the Camera List near the top of the window.

To see and expanded view of a camera, drag and drop the thumbnail for the camera into a cell. See above.

To change the size of the cell, drag the box in lower-right corner into the picture or away from the picture.

NOTE

To setup recording mode for your cameras, see “2.7 Conguring cameras for recording” on page 27.

2.7 Conguring cameras for recording

1. After logging into the NVR as an administrator, click the Settings option in the header of the screen.

2. In the left pane, click Schedules to establish the weekly time frame when recording can occur. In the following example, a

time frame named My schedule was added to pre-set schedules included by default in the system.

a. Click the Create Schedule icon at the top of the right frame, then enter a unique schedule name in the entry eld. In the

example below, the name My schedule was entered.

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b. Click the Add Period icon.

i. Click In the Day entry eld twice to open a drop-down list, then select the option you prefer.

ii. The From and To elds dene the start time and end time when recording will occur on the “Day” selected

previously. The To and From elds are in the format HH:MM:SS in 24-hour notation (00:00:00 to 23:59:59). Edit these elds as needed.

c. Click the Add Period icon again to enter an additional time segment if needed.

3. Click the Create button to save the schedule. Notice that the new schedule is shown in the list in the left frame. Note: you can

edit the default preset schedules.

4. Click Devices in the left frame, then, in the right pane, click the Device Status button.

5. Check the device select box to the left of the IP address of the camera you want to record, then click the Video tab in the frame

below.

Device select box Video tab

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a. In the Video tab, click the Add Recording Mode icon to congure a scheduled recording mode.

b. Open the drop-down list to the right of When to record, then select the schedule you prefer.

c. Open the drop-down list to the right of Recording type, then select either O, On Trigger, or Permanent

(continuous when scheduled).

d. Open the drop-down list to the right of Camera Stream, then select the stream (resolution) you prefer.

e. You can open the Advanced Recording Options and Advanced Video Options submenus by clicking the q icons.

Edit the elds in those submenus if necessary.

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Click to open/close the submenu

6. Click the Apply button to complete the recording mode setup for the camera.

7. Setup the recording modes for other cameras in the system as needed.

2.8 Camera viewing options

The NVR Video web interface includes several viewing features for each video channel, including:

• Control of video frames

• Ability to switch streams easily

• Display of stream details

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• Status monitor (see “APPENDIX A Status Monitor Denitions” on page 72 for more information)

• Snapshot

• Duplication of video frame

2.8.1 Control of View frames

To add camera video to a View frame, drag the camera thumbnail at the top of the window into a cell. To displace device data in a View frame, drag the device parameter or device header into a cell.

Buttons in the upper right corner of each frame enable you to display Recordings (if video is in the cell), open the Menu, and Close the contents of the cell.

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CloseMenuRecordings

Red dot indicates the

NVR is recording this video

Items in the Menu include:

— Select stream: Allows you to select a stream provided by the camera. Note that higher resolution streams require more

processing power of the NVR and use more network bandwidth.

— Show Stream Details: Selecting this option displays stream data onto the view in the upper right corner. This data

includes the stream resolution, delay, bit and frame rates, and CODEC.

— Full Screen: Opens the image to the full screen of the monitor. — Save Snapshot: Opens a menu to save the current image of the video. — Duplicate as Live: Creates a duplicate viewing screen of the same video — Duplicate as Recordings: Opens the Recordings timeline of the camera with playback options in another screen.

2.8.2 Create Views

The buttons across the top of to the View frame are used to create dierent sized cells that allow you to group a specic set of live camera video and data into the same View frame. These frame setups can then be saved as a “View” that can be recalled later and modied, if necessary. Multiple views can be created for each NVR system and displayed simultaneously in separate windows.

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Delete row, column

Add row, column

Maximize / restore

Rename Save space

Create new view

New windowRevert view

Save view Delete view

View frame

To create a View, do the following:

1. Click the Create new view button to open the pop-up window shown below.

2. In the window above, enter a name for the view, select a template similar to the template you want to use for your view, then

click OK. In the example above, I named the view Cam 1 view w/params.

3. Use the Add row and Add column buttons to construct the specic array of cells you want to ll.

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4. Drag cameras, other devices, data parameters, etc. into each of the cells as needed.

5. Click the Save View button to retain the View.

6. Use the steps above to create additional “views” of your NVR system.

To display multiple “views” simultaneously:

1. Open the drop-down list in the upper-right corner of the View frame, then click the view you want to open.

2. Click the New Window button to detach the view from the main window, then drag it to another area of the desktop.

3. Open another view you created in the main window, click the New Window button, then drag it to a dierent area of the

desktop.

4. Repeat as needed.

2.8.3 Moving panels and frames

You can move a panel from the one side of the window to the other by dragging the panel header to the other side.

Moving panels

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2.9 Playback and export recordings

1. In the Video view, click the Recordings icon for the camera you want to playback or download video from. A timeline will

open at the bottom of the window indicating when video and other recordings were made. In the screen below, the Playback icons were clicked for both cameras.

Recordings icons

Playback control buttons Timeline

2. To play recorded video (see screen capture below):

a. Click on the camera used to record the video you want to payback.

b. Click the calendar icon, then select the day on which the video was recorded.

c. In a section of the timeline that shows recorded video (green segment, see below), click (once) the time at which you

want to start playing video. The current play position is indicated by a white marker.

Shift left

CenterPayback rate

Expand

Contract

Open Legend

Open calendarExport video

More actions

Shift right

Play position marker

(white)

Video recorded area

(green)

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To adjust the time line:

- Click the Expand icon to widen the timeline

- Click Shift left icon or Shift right icon to move to a dierent time span

- Click the Playback rate icon to adjust the playback speed.

- Click the Open Legend icon to show the color coding on the timeline.

NOTE: Striped color codes (for Motion detected, DI triggered, or Sensor value events) appear over solid colored blocks. The thickness of the stripe(s) indicates the relative quantity of the events.

d. Click the Play button ( u ) in the playback controls to watch the video. Click the Pause icon ( ;) to stop.

e. To mark a segment of the time line for repeated playback (or export), drag your mouse cursor from the start of the

segment to the end of the segment. The segment you selected will be indicated by a green marker at the start and a red marker at the end.

Playback start marker (green) Playback end marker (red)

Play position (white)

f. Click anywhere between the red marker and the green marker to set the play position, then click the play button to

continuously replay the segment. Click the Pause icon (

;) to stop.

g. To export the video segment between the green marker and the red marker:

i. Stop the video playback.

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ii. Click the Export video icon.

Export video icon

h. In the pop-up window, uncheck the cameras that you don’t want to download video from, then click Browse and select

the location where the video segment will be saved on your computer.

i. Click OK to export (download) the video segment. A window will open showing the progress of the download.

2.10 PTZ camera control

After adding a PTZ camera to the system, clicking the live video image from the camera activates the PTZ control panel. The control panel can be used to:

• Change the direction of the camera

• Zoom in, zoom out

• Recall preset setting (presets settings may include direction, zoom, focus, and iris)

The PTZ control panel normally appears in the lower-left corner of the web interface Video window.

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Directional

controls

Open

presets

list

Zoom in,

Zoom out

To manually change the direction of the camera up, right, down or left, click of the directional control ( p, u, q, t).

To Zoom in or zoom out, click the zoom control (

, ).

To move the camera to a preset setting, open the Recall Presets drop-down list, then click the identier you want to use. When a preset is active, the preset identier is shown in the “Recall Presets” select box.

Presets

identier

list

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2.11 Adding users to the system

1. After logging into the NVR as an administrator, click the Settings option in the header of the screen.

2. In the left pane, click Users.

3. Click the Create User button. In the Use Details menu, enter a Username, enter then re-enter a password (note that the

password strength is calculated), then click a Permissions level.

The Admin and User options have pre-set User Permissions, however, as an Admin you can change any permissions assigned to any user. Use Custom user permissions to enable / disable specic abilities for a user.

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User Layouts

Pre-dened views can be assigned usernames with Users or Custom permissions. This feature can be used to assign dierent cameras and/or data to dierent users. To create views, see “2.8.2 Create Views” on page 32.

Create User - User Permissions list

4. After selecting the permissions for the new user, scroll to the bottom of the frame then open the User Views submenu.

Copy View

button

5. Click a view in Other users’ views (right box ), highlight the view(s) you want to assign to the user, then click the Copy

View button (in the middle).

6. Click the Apply button.

7. Repeat this procedure for other login credentials you want to add to the NVR.

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2.12 Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading the rmware in your NVR can provide new features and better security. However, rmware upgrades should be performed only when advised to do so by your NVR provider or Product Support organization.

Firmware for your NVR is downloaded from the internet. To obtain the correct rmware le, you must rst download the current product key le from the NVR, then upload that le to the website that will identify the correct rmware for your NVR. This will allow you to download the rmware le to your computer for upgrading your NVR.

If the computer you use to access your NVR t is not the same one you use to access the internet, copy the product key le to portable media for the internet upload, and copy the rmware le to portable media to upgrade your NVR.

NOTE

Upgrading the rmware in your NVR will usually retain the current settings, but require a NVR restart.

To upgrade rmware in your NVR:

1. Log into your NVR with a username assigned administrative privileges.

2. Click the Settings button, open the System submenu, then click Firmware Upgrade.

3. In the Firmware Upgrade menu, click the Oine Upgrade Mode tab.

NOTE

Your NVR user interface oers two methods for upgrading rmware: Online Upgrade Mode and Oine Upgrade Mode. However, only the Oine Upgrade Mode, using the instructions below, allows you to load rmware specically for the Solstice system.

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4. Click the Get Product Key button.

5. In the Opening Product Key window, click Save le, then OK, to download the le to your download directory.

6. At a computer with internet access, open a new internet browser window and go to the URL solsticesecurity.net.

7. Click the Browse button, then browse to and select the Product Key le downloaded earlier. product.key (le name) will

appear Browse window (see above).

8. Click Continue. A new web screen will appear showing the latest rmware version available for your NVR.

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9. Click the button to Download Firmware ...... , then Save the le to a location on your computer. Allow the le save process

to complete before continuing.

10. In the NVR user interface, click the Upgrade Firmware button, then click Install in the pop-up window.

11. In the rmware upgrade window (see below), click the Browse button, then go to and select the rmware le you

downloaded. The le path will appear in the entry window.

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12. Click the button to Upload & Install Firmware. Allow the process to complete before continuing. The Solstice login screen

will open.

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Settings Menu Reference

The Settings menu of the SLS-ENVR web home page provides access to the administrative functions of the system. The Settings menu is accessed by logging in as an administrator, then clicking the Settings option at the top of the window. The Settings menu tree is shown below. This section is provided as a reference to perform special functions.

Devices

Device Status Add New Delete Selected Network Grid Export Authentication Grid Export Show Passwords

Users Create User Delete User

Schedules Create Schedule Delete Schedule

Action Create Action Clickable Action Source Code Delete Action

Conguration Network E-mail Date and Time FTP Storage Remote Access Conguration Wizard Customization

System Shutdown / Restart Firmware Upgrade Factory Reset System Log Backup / Restore

Preferences User Preferences Change Password

Settings menu tree

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3.1 Devices menu

The Devices menu enables you to add and delete devices to the system, and display and export the summary reports of those devices. The devices added to the system are listed under the IPCorder heading in the left frame.

Devices can also be grouped under a heading and listed in a tree structure.

3.1.1 Add devices

Devices can be added to the system in two ways: using Discover (automated method), and Manually. For a description of adding devices to the system refer to “2.6 Adding cameras to the system” on page 23.

3.1.2 Delete devices

Devices can also be deleted by displaying the device in either the Network grid or Authentication grid, selecting the device, then clicking Delete.

3.1.3 Device Status list

The Device Status list displays the current recording metrics for the device.

In the Device Status list, you can click the entry in the address eld to open the web page for the device in your default browser. If you use this feature, ensure that your default browser is compatible with the device.

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3.1.4 Network Grid

Then Network Grid shows the network parameters for the devices listed. You can Export this data.

3.1.5 Authentication Grid

Then Authentication Grid shows the User names for the devices listed. You can opt to also View passwords, and Export this data.

3.1.6 Device trees

Within the Devices list, Device Trees can be formed to organize devices into logical groups. These groups can then be selected to accessed and played together. Device trees appear as folders, and can have sub-folders. To create a tree (folder), click the Edit device tree icon in the header of the Devices menu.

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Edit device tree icon Refresh device tree

Clicking the Edit device tree icon opens the Device Tree Conguration window shown below.

Create new tree Delete tree

Add folder

Duplicate source tree

In the example shown above:

• The Create new tree icon was used to create a group that was then named Tuesday Tree.

• The LG LW130W object in the Source Tree frame was selected, then the Add to Edited Tree button was clicked.

• The tree was Saved.

In the Video window, device trees appear in the Device Groups frame, and cameras in the selected tree appear in the camera list. These cameras can then be accessed within the group to display live or recorded video, or status monitors.

New device tree Devices in tree

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3.2 Users menu

Users (usernames) can be created (and deleted) for the system with three dierent types of access: Admin, User and Custom. Admin (full access) and User (partial) access has a preset list of permissions. Custom access is used when a select set of permissions is given to a user.

Additionally, User and Custom access can be restricted to pre-set Views. For instance, a view that includes only cameras of the store front can be assigned to one user, and another user can be assigned only to view cameras inside a store.

Click to

open

submenu

By clicking the q icons on the User Permissions and User Views lines, you can open submenus to select additional options. The following capture shows the permissions enabled for User access. Any change in this list will cause the Permissions access option change to Custom.

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Similarly, by opening the User Views submenu, you can give access to selected “views” (created in the Views frame) to any user with User or Custom access.

Click Apply to save your settings.

3.3 Schedules menu

The Schedules menu includes two preset schedules, Always and Weekend, and allows you to modify these schedules and create new ones. These schedules are used to setup recording times for the recording type (O, Permanent, or On Trigger).

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In the window above, a new schedule, Work days, was created. It can be deleted or edited using controls on the screen. To change the day or time in the Period elds, hover over the eld with the mouse to open a drop-down list from which you can select the option you prefer.

3.4 Action menu

In the Settings - Actions menu, you can create automatic and manual rules which execute a specied action or actions either within a certain time interval, or after manually pressing the button. For instance, you can create an automatic action that send you an email when the free space on the HDD is less than a certain size, or create a manual action that starts recording a camera video when the button is clicked.

In the following window, an automatic Action is setup. The upper section of the setup menu denes the type of activation, and for Automatic (event) conditions, the Device, Event, and Schedule when it is performed. The lower section of the menu has two options: Action Editor (easy to use), and a Source Code editor.

NOTE: If you specify the conditions and actions in the Action Editor, then change it in the Source Code editor, you cannot return to the Action Editor to make additional changes.

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The following window shows an action setup using Manual activation. This action will be listed in the Video screen Action Button panel, and started by clicking on the name the action.

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3.5 Conguration menu

The Conguration menu provides individual system Conguration Setup menus, a link to the Conguration Wizard, and some additional features. Use of these Conguration Wizard menus is detailed in “SECTION 2 Installation and Setup” on page 4.

3.5.1 Network menu

The Network menu allows you to make network conguration changes from within the web interface. After making changes, click Apply.

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3.5.2 Email menu

The Email menu allows you to change your email settings from within the web interface. After making changes, click Apply.

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3.5.3 Date and Time menu

The Date and Time menu allows you to change the timestamp settings from within the web interface. When using this menu, identify the time zone and city rst, then change the Date & Time section as needed.

3.5.4 FTP menu

FTP makes possible direct access to recordings copied to that (FTP) server. FTP is disabled by default. An FTP server can function as the repository for video data downloaded (backed up) from the NVR.

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3.5.5 Storage display menu

On the Storage Info menu display, information about the type and status of the HDD(s) is shown. You can also display S.M.A.R.T. data and congure the disk(s).

• Total capacity - Total space available for storage of recordings.

• Free space - Actually usable space for storage of the recordings.

• RAID type - For the single-disk SLS-ENVR models, the word Single is displayed, for the multi-disk version, the type of RAID

array is displayed.

• RAID status - OK: optimal condition. Degraded: some disks in the array are non-operational, but the array is still functional.

Failed: multiple disks are non-operational to an extent that results in array failure, the data is lost.

Storage Settings

The NVR continuously monitors the free space on the disk. If space is low, it automatically deletes the oldest records until space is adequate again.

• The Purge data older than __ days option can be used to maintain an adequate amount of free space.

• The S.M.A.R.T. option monitors the disk for errors, and can be used to predict a catastrophic failure before it occurs so that

maintenance action can be performed. S.M.A.R.T. data can be displayed by clicking the Show detail hyperlink in the Disks list. Dierent HDD manufacturers may report dierent S.M.A.R.T. data parameters. The S.M.A.R.T. option is selected by default.

Conrm the settings by clicking the Apply button.

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S.M.A.R.T. data report

If you want to change a disk for any reason, rst shutdown the SLS-ENVR, disconnect the power adapter, then replace the original disk a dierent disk. After starting the NVR, the system will open the Installation and Rescue mode through which you can congure the disk for use.

3.5.6 Congure Storage button

Clicking the Congure Storage button will restart the system and open the Storage Conguration utility.

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3.5.7 Remote Access menu

For using Remote Access and the Remote Access menu, refer to “SECTION 4 System / Remote Access” on page 68.

3.5.8 Conguration Wizard

Opening the Conguration Wizard starts a 6-step setup program similar to the initial setup of your NVR. Refer to “SECTION 2 Installation and Setup” on page 4 for more information.

3.5.9 Customization menu

The NVR Customization menu is used to change the logo on the web interface, to enable a URL to open when you click the logo, set the light strip (band around the face of the Solstice NVRs) color and action.

3.6 System menu

The System menu allows you to perform several system-level functions including Shutdown, Restart, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Reset, open and export the System Log, and Backup/Restore the system.

3.6.1 Shutdown / Restart menu

To Shutdown or Restart the system, click the appropriate button, then follow the on-screen instructions.

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If you shutdown your system, unplug the power to the system. To restart the system, reapply power.

3.6.2 Firmware Upgrade menu

System rmware can be upgraded in two ways: Online (automated) and Oine (manual).

Online Upgrade Mode

To upgrade your rmware online, your NVR must have access to the internet. Click the Online Upgrade Mode tab to open the submenu, then click Check for updates and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade.

NOTE

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Oine Upgrade Mode

If the computer you use to access your NVR is not the same one you use to access the internet, copy the product key le to portable media for the internet upload, and copy the rmware le to portable media to upgrade your NVR.

NOTE

Upgrading the rmware in your NVR will usually retain the current settings, but require a NVR restart.

To upgrade rmware in your NVR:

1. Log into your NVR with a username assigned administrative privileges.

2. Click the Settings button, open the System submenu, then click Firmware Upgrade.

3. In the Firmware Upgrade menu, click the Oine Upgrade Mode tab.

4. Click the Get Product Key button.

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5. In the Opening Product Key window, click Save le, then OK, to download the le to your download directory.

6. At a computer with internet access, open a new internet browser window and go to the URL solsticesecurity.net.

7. Click the Browse button, then browse to and select the Product Key le downloaded earlier. product.key (le name) will

appear Browse window (see above).

8. Click Continue. A new web screen will appear showing the latest rmware version available for your NVR.

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9. Click the button to Download Firmware ...... , then Save the le to a location on your computer. Allow the le save process

to complete before continuing.

10. In the NVR user interface, click the Upgrade Firmware button, then click Install in the pop-up window.

11. In the rmware upgrade window (see below), click the Browse button, then go to and select the rmware le you

downloaded. The le path will appear in the entry window.

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12. Click the button to Upload & Install Firmware. Allow the process to complete before continuing. The Solstice login screen

will open.

3.6.3 Factory Reset menu

Factory Reset will restart the system, then oer options to preserve network settings and preserve storage conguration (but data will be erased). All other system options and settings will be restored to the original factory defaults. The system will open again to the Conguration Wizard.

Select the options you prefer to preserve settings, then click Factory Reset. To bypass the factory reset, click Restart.

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3.6.4 System Log menu

The System Log screen displays the record of the various messages for it generated by the NVR. You can export the system log le in an HTML or CSV format.

3.6.5 Backup / Restore menu

The Backup and Restore feature provides a way to retain current system settings, then reload them later if necessary. It is recommended that you backup your system settings after conguration changes are made.

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Backup system conguration

To backup your system:

1. Click Backup in the window above. The following window will open.

2. Select a backup description for your backed up data. The lename generated is “backup” appended with a date code.

3. Select the sections of the system you want to backup. By default, all sections are selected.

4. Click Backup.

Restore system conguration

1. Click the System menu Backup/Restore option shown on the screen below.

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2. Browse to the le that contains the restore data saved earlier.

3. Click Restore.

4. In the Restore progress window, verify that all sections of the backed up data imported successfully.

3.7 Preferences menu

3.7.1 User Preferences menu

The User Preferences menu enable you to reset the Language option, Format Preferences for Date, Time, Work start, and Temperature units, and Video Viewer settings. These options are similar to those presented in the Conguration Wizard. See “2.4 Conguration Guide utility” on page 17 for more information.

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3.7.2 Change Password menu

Use the Change Password menu to change the password (for the username) you used when you logged into the NVR. Enter the Current, New and Conrm (new) password, then click Apply.

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System / Remote Access

This section includes some general guidelines for accessing your NVR remotely, such as from a computer on the same LAN, or from the internet. Consider the following:

• Remote access to the SLS-ENVR based camera system requires conguration of router port forwarding of SLS-ENVR (two

ports) and also for all connected devices (two ports per camera)

• Remote access should be congured after you congure the cameras and other devices in the system

• Automatic router control considerations: — SLS-ENVR tries to setup port forwarding automatically via UPnP Port Forwarding feature (preferred option) — Must be enabled in router — Sometimes remote is not allowed due to security risks, or because the router is not capable of enabling this kind of

remote access setup.

In general, there are two types of remote access to your system - each has its advantages:

• Access to cameras and other devices through the NVR, and

• Access to the NVR and other devices directly (recommended for Solstice system).

Remote access to devices through the NVR Direct remote access to devices

Advantages:

• Live video to client is re-streamed through NVR:

high performance demand = high cost

• Simplied client design, number of clients limited by NVR

• Less channels per NVR

• Easier router setup

Advantages:

• Live view directly from device:

less powerful NVR hardware needed = lower cost

• Number of clients limited by camera

• UPnP Port Forwarding enabled router recommended

• Direct access to camera conguration settings

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4.1 Router setup guidelines

To enable the NVR to communicate with networks beyond a router, the router must be congured for Port Forwarding. For manual router setup:

• After selecting this method and conrmation, please “Download static tunnels info“ . This link contains information about

the port forwarding setup you need to apply to your router.

• Several ports required to congure on a router, so the router must have enough entries available in a Port Forwarding table.

• Router must support Network Address Port Translation (NAPT). I.E., they must be able to translate not only IP addresses, but

also ports X:Y. For example: 95.47.107.164:60000 (WAN) -> 192.168.10.123:80

NOTE

Usually the SLS-ENVR will automatically determine whether the client is connecting locally or remotely and uses proper addressing. Sometimes (ie. with VPN access) it may be dicult to detect automatically. Use the “Force local / remote access“ option on login dialog screen.

4.2 NVR setup guidelines

The SLS-ENVR can be congured to connect to external networks even when it is located on a LAN separated from other networks by a router. Both the NVR and router must be congured to enable this feature. To congure the NVR for remote access, go to Settings - Conguration - Remote Access

In the menu Settings - Remote access menu, two options are provided:

• Automatic setting of the router - If your router supports control via UPnP protocol 4, the SLS-ENVR can set up the remote

access automatically. With this option, the SLS-ENVR makes the cameras accessible dynamically when viewing live video using the SLS-ENVR.

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• Manual setting of the router - If your router does not have UPnP protocol support, it is necessary to make access to the

device from the Internet using static settings.

In the Preferred web port eld, enter the number of the port through which the SLS-ENVR will be visible from the external network. If your router has an external address, e.g. 194.114.132.12, the Preferred Web Port shall be set at 1024, then for access from the external network, enter the address http://194.114.132.12:1024 in the browser. The web port must be inside the range stated in the Port range elds.

If you use Manual router settings, the SLS-ENVR generates a table containing the values for manual entry into the web interface of the router. The table can be listed using the Download static tunnel information button.

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Example of a listing of static tunnels

In the window shown above, columns are dened as follows:

• Device - device (camera) name, for which it is necessary to create a translated record.

• IP address - address of the target device to which the data should be sent in combination with the IP address that denes the

destination of the data. On routers, this is often marked Target port or To port.

• Protocol - IP family protocol to be used. On the routers, it is often marked Protocol.

• Gateway port - port on the external side of the router, to which data from outside should be sent. This is a port in a given

range, which is often marked on the router as the Source port or From port.

• Timestamp - time of last change of the settings. Check the SLS-ENVR network settings frequently. If a camera is added or

the network settings or a camera are changed, the router must be setup to reect the table containing the latest data.

From the external network, the device is accessible at the address in the format public-address:port. The data from this table must be entered in the settings Port Forwarding or NAT in the router.

APPENDIX A: STATUS MONITOR DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX A Status Monitor Denitions

The SLS-ENVR can display the current values of several variables in the system, cameras and sensors (e.g. fps, free disk space or temperature) in the individual cells. For this purpose, status monitors for the SLS-ENVR can be dened. These monitors can then be added to the view just like the live picture from the camera. You can create a status monitor in several ways:

• In the device group panel, switch from the current device tree to Status Monitors. Here, you can create, rename and delete

status monitors.

— Click the Add icon to add a new status monitor to an empty cell in the view just like the camera. — Switch to the device tree you want to use. By dragging and dropping the icons of the devices (from the device tree or

Camera List Panel) above the cell containing the status monitor, you create a monitor for the device variables.

• You also create the status monitor by dragging and dropping the values from the device tree into a new cell. The status

monitor can contain the variables of the SLS-ENVR and other devices, mainly cameras. The SLS-ENVR monitors the following variables:

Table 1. System status monitor variables

Variable Description

totalSp ace Total disk space

free Space Fre e disk space that can be used to store re cordings

swapUsed Number t hat express es the saturation of th e system swap space

swapTotal Total swap space

sessionCount Number of users currently connected to the SLS-ENVR web interf ace

averageLoad Number that ex presses the load of the SLS-ENVR

incomin gTrac Data volume of all recordings being stored on the SL S-ENVR

outgoingTrac Volume of dat a owing from t he SLS-ENVR to other dev ices, excluding Live View data

Table 2. Device status monitor variables*

Variable Description

connec ted If the value is

Yes, the camera is connecte d and working co rrectly.

If the value

No, the camera is either unavailable (o, cable is disconnected), or the camera has not granted p ermission to the

SLS-ENVR to access the view account (incorrec t password).

recording The value is

Yes if the picture f rom this camera is being recorde d by the SLS-EN VR. Other wise, it is always No.

recording bps Volume of dat a owing from the camera to the SLS -ENVR. Includes only data store d on the disk - i.e. when the came ra is not

being re corded, the bps value = 0

recording fps Number of frames per second recorded by the SL S-ENVR. Th e value is zero if the camera is n ot being record ed.

* NOTE: Th e variable s listed ex ist for eve ry camer a. Other var iables may e xist of som e devices.

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APPENDIX B: FAQ

APPENDIX B FAQ

Q I’m having issues with all/any cameras via remote access.

A Verify that the router is properly congured (cameras are directly accessible) and if enough bandwidth is available (upload).

Q What HDDs brands can be used, how many, what capacities, which RAID to should I use?

A Use Seagate, Western Digital, or Hitachi drives, SATA I or SATA II, RAID or enterprise grade. You can have one or two HDDs in

the NVR, depending on the mode. The SLS-ENVR4 NVR can hold 1 HDD, up to 3TB. The SLS-ENVR16 NVR can hold 2 HDDS, up to 3TB each. Congure them for RAID 0, RAID 1 (requires 2 drives), or Linear recording.

Q What do I need to play videos downloaded from my SLS-ENVR

A We recommend VLC Player, which contains required CODECs to play video recordings.

Q Is it possible to connect a monitor directly to the SLS-ENVR?

A No. The SLS-ENVR is accessible from through a computer and web browser on a network accessible to the NVR. The browsers

Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer are recommended.

Q Does SLS-ENVR have alarm inputs and/or outputs?

A No. But for scripting (Rules) purposes, you can use the digital inputs and outputs of the connected (supported) cameras or

external I/O devices.

Q Why are there USB ports on my SLS-ENVR?

A The USB interface on SLS-ENVR is reserved for future use.

APPENDIX C: SOLSTICE MOBILE APP FOR ANDROID

APPENDIX C Solstice Mobile App for Android™

The Solstice Mobile App brings basic Solstice NVR features to your mobile phone and tablet. You can be in touch with your IP camera systems from anywhere across the Internet. You can control and view IP camera live streams from multiple Solstice NVRs, use predened grid views and adjust them if necessary, use PTZ control or action buttons to control external devices, zoom in/out intuitively, etc. This app is free and available through Google play.

Features

• Adjustable or predened IP camera grid views

• PTZ camera control (pan, tilt, zoom, preset positions)

• Action buttons to control external devices connected to Solstice (lights on/o, etc.)

• IP camera status information

• Automatic stream selection (automatically change resolution for current picture size)

• Access to multiple Solstice NVRs

• Application secured by a password (unique encryption key is generated using READ PHONE STATE AND IDENTITY)

• ONVIF and all major IP camera brands supported (Acti, ArecontVision, D-Link, Hikvision, IQinVision, Linksys, Lumenera,

Panasonic, Sony, StarDot, VIVOTEK, Y-Can)

Sample screens:

4-camera landscape display

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APPENDIX D: SOLSTICE MOBILE APP FOR APPLE IPHONE, IPAD

APPENDIX D Solstice Mobile App for Apple® iPhone®, iPad®

This application brings basic Solstice NVR features to your mobile devices. You can control and view IP camera live stream from multiple Solstice NVRs, use predened or adjust your IP camera grid view, use PTZ control or action buttons to control other external devices, zoom in/out intuitively etc. This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad. It is a free app available through the iTunes store.

Features

• Adjustable or predened IP camera grid view

• PTZ control (pan, tilt, zoom)

• Preset positions

• Action buttons to control other external device (switch lights on/o and more)

• IP camera status information

• Automatic stream selection (automatically change resolution according to current picture size)

• Access to multiple IPCorders

• Intuitive zoom in/out

• All major IP camera brands supported (ACTi, ArecontVision, D-Link, Hikvision, IQinVision, Lynksis, Lumenera, Panasonic, Sony,

StarDot, VIVOTEK, Y-Cam)

Compatibility

Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.1 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Screen shots (iPhone)

4-camera landscape display Single camera display

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