Speco NVRP4 User Manual
NVRP4
User’s Manual
Aug. 2011
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This device complies w ith Part 15 of the FCC R ule s. Op eration is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this devic e may not cau se har mfu l interference, and (2) this de vice must accept an y interference
received, in clu ding int erferenc e that may cause undes ired operation.
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NOTE - Th is equ ipment has been tested an d found to compl y with the limits for a Class A digital device,
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interference to radio commu nications. However, there is no gu ara ntee that interfere nce will not oc cur in a
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whic h can b e det erm ined by tuning th e equipment o ff an d on, the user is e ncour aged to tr y to corre ct the
interference by one or mor e of the fo ll owing measures:
Reor ient or relocate th e receiving ante nna.
Increase the se paration betw een th e equipment and receiv er.
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t
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Package Content ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Setting Up the NVR Unit ................................................................................................. 3
1.4.1 Connecting Devices ................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1.1 Clamping the power cord ........................................................................................ 4
1.4.2 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device ....................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Operating the NVR unit ..................................................................... 6
2.1 First Time Using the NVR Unit ........................................................................................ 6
2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard ......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Preview Mode ................................................ 8
2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ............................................................................... 10
2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ............................................................................................. 10
2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap .................................................................................................. 10
2.2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................... 11
2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera .................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer ........................................................................................... 13
2.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Playback Mode ............................................ 14
2.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded Video .......................... 16
2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section .................................................................................. 16
2.3.3 Using the Event Search ........................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 Customizing the NVR System ........................................................ 19
3.1 System Setup ............................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Camera Setup .............................................................................................................. 25
3.2.1 To Setup the IP Camera ........................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ................................................................. 29
3.3 Recording Setup ........................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 32
3.5 Schedule Setting .......................................................................................................... 35
3.6 Backup Setup ............................................................................................................... 36
3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ................................................................ 37
3.6.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 40
3.6.3 Using the Visual Search ........................................................................................... 40
3.6.4 To Search Using the Event Search .......................................................................... 41
3.6.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search .................................................................... 42
3.7 Sensor Setting .............................................................................................................. 43
3.8 Relay Setting ................................................................................................................ 44
3.9 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................ 45
3.10 User Setup .................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console .................................................. 51
4.1 Recommended system requirements ........................................................................... 51
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console............................................................................ 51
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ............................................................................ 52
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 54
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .......................................................... 55
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ..................................................................................... 56
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File ......................................................................................... 57
Chapter 5 iEnhance .......................................................................................... 58
5.1 To Use iStable ............................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs .......................................................... 60
6.1 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in WebViewer .................................................. 61
6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 63
6.1.1.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 63
6.1.1.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 64
6.1.1.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 67
6.1.1.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 69
6.1.1.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in WebViewer PTZ ........................................... 76
6.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Remote Console .......................................... 77
6.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ........................................................................... 78
6.3.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................... 79
6.4 Using the Remote Playback ......................................................................................... 80
6.4.1 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Local Playback ........................................ 81
6.4.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ............................... 83
6.4.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in RealTime Playback ................................. 84
6.4.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Download and Playback .......................... 86
Chapter 7 U
7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access NVR Server ..................................................................... 87
7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ....................................................................... 87
7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ..................................................................... 87
7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 89
7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ....................................................................................... 90
7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access NVR Server ..................................................................... 91
7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the NVR Server .............................................................. 91
7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer............................................................................................. 92
7.3 Using iPhone to Access Remote NVR Server .............................................................. 93
7.3.1 Download the SpecoPC Application ......................................................................... 93
I. Download through the PC..................................................................................... 93
II. Using iPhone to Download ................................................................................... 94
7.3.2 Using the SpecoPC Application ................................................................................ 94
sing Mobile Device to Access NVR Server ................................... 87
Chapter 8 Web Tools ........................................................................................ 96
8.1 Dispatch Server ............................................................................................................ 96
8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:........................................................................................ 96
8.2 Remote Setup ............................................................................................................... 97
8.2.1 To Add NVR server ................................................................................................... 97
8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 98
8.2.2.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 98
8.2.2.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 99
8.2.2.3 Record Setting .................................................................................................... 102
8.2.2.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................. 104
8.2.2.5 Alarm Setting ...................................................................................................... 106
8.3 Remote Backup .......................................................................................................... 110
8.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the NVR server: ............................................... 110
Appendix A Registering Domain Name ............................................................................... 113
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Chapter 1 Introduction
NVRP4 brings you the newest version of a true Network Video Recorder. With its compact size, it
provides 4 channel video and audio inputs and supports full range of IP cameras from all major
manufactures worldwide, accepting H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video streaming formats.
1.1 Package Content
(1)
(6)
(1) NVRP4 unit
(2) Software CD (User Manual included)
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) USB optical mouse
(5) Power Adapter
(6) Power Cord
(7) Screws for hard disk installation
(8) Clamp (see Chapter 1.4.2.1 for installation)
(9) Warranty card
If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact your local
dealer.
(7)
(2)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(9)
(5)
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1.2 Front Panel
Name Function
(1) NVR Power LED
(2) HDD LED
(3) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit
(4) USB 2.0 Port For flash drive/DVD-ROM connection
(5) Network 1 Indicator Indicate the status of network 1 (Port LAN 1)
(6) Network 2 Indicator Indicate the status of network 2 (Port LAN 2)
Light when the unit is power on
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light is on when the HDD is running
(Read/Write)
1.3 Back Panel
Name Function
(1) 2 x USB 2.0 ports For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB device connections.
(2) VGA Out Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(3) Audio In/Out - Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone
- Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker
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(4) Sensor In Support 4 sensor devices
(5) Alarm Out Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125VAC / 30VDC)
(6) Gigabit LAN 2 port - To connect the switch of your network for internet connection, remote accessing,
- LAN 2 support Static, DHCP, or PPPOE mode.
(7) e-SATA port For connecting external RAID
(8) Gigabit LAN 1 port - LAN connection only but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can
LAN 1 supports Static or DHCP mode.
(9) Power button Press it to power on the NVR unit.
(10) 12V DC Power cable connection
(11) Clamp hole For clamp plug-in to clamp the power cord (see Chapter 1.4.2.1)
(12) Lock hole For locking the NVR unit to avoid NVR unit been taken.
The audio input/output device has its own power supply where necessary.
and connection of IP camera.
connect the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.
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1.4 Setting Up the NVR Unit
1.4.1 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the NVR unit, user can connect 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio input/output
device and an external HDD storage device. Two Gigabit LAN ports are provided to support the balance
of the network bandwidth for IP camera connection and remote accessing. The USB ports can connect
the mouse and keyboard for more easily to operate NVR server.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
Both LAN ports can be used for connecting with IP camera and remote access.
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1.4.1.1 Clamping the power cord
User can use the clamp that is included in the package to clamp the power cord to prevent the power cord
from sliding out.
Power cord
Clamp
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1.4.2 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay output, and 1 audio in
and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the
pinhole.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output, and audio
in/out.
The signal from the sensor (i.e. infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.)
is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device
(i.e., alarm, telephone etc).
Audio in and out pinhole:
Sensor and Alarm pinhole:
Pin # Definition
1 Audio input signal
2 Audio Ground signal
3 Audio output signal
4 Audio Ground signal
Pin # Definition
5 Sensor 1 signal
6 Sensor 1 Ground signal
7 Sensor 2 signal
8 Sensor 2 Ground signal
9 Sensor 3 signal
10 Sensor 3 Ground signal
11 Sensor 4 signal
12 Sensor 4 Ground signal
13 Alarm signal
14 Alarm signal
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Chapter 2 Operating the NVR unit
2.1 First Time Using the NVR Unit
1. Connect the mouse to the USB port located at front panel of the NVR unit.
2. Using the mouse and virtual keyboard (see also Chapter 2.1.1) to operate the NVR system.
3. Power on the NVR unit.
4. For security purposes, the NVR system would require you to enter User ID and Password before it
can be accessed. (If this is the first time, enter the default ID [
admin
] and password [
admin
]).
Preview User Interface
5. Formatting the hard disk.
a. Click
b. Click
c. Select the hard disk from device list and select
d. Click
e. When formatting is done, click OK.
6. Setup the correct date and time.
a. Click
b. In
c. Select the date and adjust the time, and then, click OK.
7. Connect the IP camera.
a. Click
b. Select camera channel and type of camera – IP Camera
c. And then, enable the camera
d. Click IP
e. Enable
f. Enter
g. Enter ID and
h. Click OK.
Setup
System
Format
Setup
Time
Setup
IP address
and enter the password
→
button to start formatting
and enter the password
section, click
→
Setting
Protocol
password
Add
Setting
Camera
, and then, select
or
of IP camera.
URL
if IP camera’s access authority is required.
button of
System Time
protocol, mode, video format
Format type
.
, and
channel
of IP camera.
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i. Repeat step 7 to connect to another IP camera.
2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard
User can use the Virtual Keyboard when the keyboard is not available. Just click or right-click on the
screen to call out the virtual keyboard. For uppercase, click
button. To exit, click
Caps
Esc
.
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2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Preview
Mode
Name Function
(1) Exit
(2) Split Screen Mode
(3) Record
(4) EMap
(5) Network
(6) Setup
(7) PTZ
(8) Preview
(9) Playback
Call up the Logout dialog box.
In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
- Reboot: To restart the NVR system. It is required to enter the password
- Power OFF: To shutdown the NVR system.
- Login: Using different ID to login to NVR system.
- Cancel: To close the logout dialog.
Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a
single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number.
When user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the
area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the
normal view.
Start/stop video recording.
Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the
warning (see also Chapter 2.2.1).
Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access NVR server
from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.
Configure the system settings (see also Chapter 3)
To call out the PTZ control panel (see also Chapter 2.2.2)
Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (See also
Chapter 2.3).
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Name Function
(10) Status bar
(11) Camera ID
Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of NVR unit.
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen
mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(12) Snapshot
(13) Event log
(14) AutoScan
(15) Full screen
Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.2.3)
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the
keyboard or click the arrow icon.
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only
display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(16) Alarm
Alert and display warning information.
(17) Virtual Keyboard If the keyboard is not available, you may use the virtual keyboard.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
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2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap
Emap can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.
2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap
1. Click Emap.
2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to insert
the map.
3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open dialog box appears, locate and select the map and
click Open.
4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit. You may now drag and drop the
camera, sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere.
If you are going to relocate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black
pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the
icon. To bring all the icons back to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen, click Reset Icon.
5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click Close.
2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap
1. Click Emap.
2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located on the
map and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower right corner of
the Emap screen, it lists all the warning messages.
3. To view different Emap, click Emap number button (1 ~ 8).
4. Click Close to exit Emap screen.
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1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
2.2.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in PTZ Camera
Controller
(7)
(2)
(1)
(1
(8)
(9) (10)
Name Function
(1) Setup Configure PTZ cameras.(see also Chapter 2.2.2.1)
(2 Close Exit PTZ camera controller.
(3) AutoPan Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset
position number.
(4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.
(5) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.
(6) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.
(7) Camera ID pane Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated.
(8) Save Camera
preset position
(9) Camera lens
speed controller
(10) Camera preset
position number
(11) Group AutoPan Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.
Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset
position number and save it.
Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.
Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.
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2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera
When IP PTZ camera has been successfully connected to the NVR system, user can use the PTZ
function directly without any configuration. To make connection of IP PTZ camera, please refer to Chapter
3.2.1.
In PTZ camera panel, user can setup the preset position of the camera. The number of preset positions is
dependent on the IP PTZ camera that the user has connected. User can refer to the user’s manual of the
IP PTZ camera to find out the number of the preset positions that are supported.
Please follow the below steps to configure the preset position.
1. On Preview User Interface, select the channel that is an IP PTZ camera connection.
2. Click PTZ button from Preview User Interface and PTZ control panel will show up.
3. In the PTZ control panel, using the arrow button to adjust the position of IP PTZ camera.
4. And then, click Setup (
see also Chapter 2.2.2). The Preset Settings window will show.
5. Select the Preset Number to assign a number for the PTZ camera current position. And then, click
Save to save the setting.
6. Set the DwellTime for how long the PTZ camera stays in that position before it moves to the next
one.
7. Repeat step 3 to 6, if you want to save another preset position.
8. Restore AutoPan Time: set a time period for restoring auto path function after the PTZ camera has
been moved manually. Mark the check box and set the time period in second.
9. Click OK to complete the setting.
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2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer
Show the record of activities that take place in the system.
1. Click the Event Log button on NVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.
2. Select the Date to view.
3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network
or All.
4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page ( , , , )of event list.
5. To find event log by keyword, enter keyword in F
ind Text column and click Search.
6. The events list which display on the screen can be saved as text file format. To save the events list,
click Save button.
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2.3 Familiarizing Yourself with the Buttons in Playback
Mode
To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user
interface.
Name Function
(1) Split Screen
Mode
(2) Progress bar Shows the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location
(3) Hour Buttons Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.
The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates
that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently
viewing the recorded video file.
(4) Playback
Control Buttons
Select from 2 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all cameras
or one camera on a single screen. When user is in single screen mode, user can
right-click and drag a square on the area to enlarge the view. Right-clicking on the screen
again will return to the normal view.
of the track.
From left to right order:
Begin: Go back to the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the reduce speed from 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x,
1x, 1/2x, 1/4x.
Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or 64x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
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Name Function
(5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the
recorded video file.
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the
camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time.
While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.
(6) Preview Switch to Preview mode.
(7) Playback Switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video file.
(8) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(9) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode,
click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(10) Export Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.
Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage
device (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
Backup: Save the playback file to external USB device or external DVD burner.
(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
(12) Full screen View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard
or click the arrow icon.
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Click to exit from
full screen mode
Name Function
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display
one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(13) Event log Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and
click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.
(14) Bookmark Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for
later reference (see also Chapter 2.3.2).
(15) Find Next Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when
you are using Event Search function.
(16) Event Search
Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion,
Video Loss)(see also Chapter 2.3.3)
2.3.1 To Segment and Save the Desired Portion of the Recorded
Video
1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to start the segment. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.
2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to end the segment. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or
set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.
3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.
4. In the Output Video Clip dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename,
and select the video format and click Save to save the video segment.
2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section
1. Click Bookmark button
2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:
- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list. In Bookmark Editor window, enter the
name or a short description in Mark column for this bookmark.
- Edit to change the mark description.
- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.
- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.
- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.
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3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.
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2.3.3 Using the Event Search
1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.
2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.
3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click
to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on
searching click
4. You may also set the search to list all of the search results. Set the Begin Time and End Time. Set
the Searching Interval time to the smallest event time, since if there is more than one event within
the search interval, the event will not be listed. Then, click OK to start searching.
The NVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data
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are less than 3 days, the NVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.
Find Next
( ) button.
OK
5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.
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Chapter 3 Customizing the NVR System
In the Preview screen mode, click button to customize your NVR. Enter the ID and password to
authenticate (Default ID is
When the NVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click on the button of the setting that you
want to change.
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3.1 System Setup
In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.
and password is
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(1) Storage Path
Indicates which HDD the data is being stored on. In case there is more than one storage device, the
system automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click
Add and select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.
If the hard disk is being used for the first time in the NVR system, please format the hard disk before use.
To format the hard disk, click Add and select the hard disk and Format in Disk Management window, and
then, click Format button.
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(2) Delete recorded data after
If you want the system to automatically erase the data after certain days, enable the Delete recorded
data after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(3) Delete event and alarm log after
If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after certain days, enable the
Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(4) Overwrite Enable
When the recording space is not enough to record one hour of data, the system will automatically replace
the oldest data with the newest recorded data.
(5) Language
Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. Default
language is English.
(6) Configuration
Exports a copy of all the configuration settings and allows you to reload the same settings from a USB
drive. To save the current settings, click Export. To replace the current settings with the stored settings on
the USB drive, click Import.
Import User Interface Export User Interface
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(7) Touch Monitor
When NVR server is connected to a touch monitor, user needs to configure the touch monitor to
communicate with the NVR.
1. Connect the touch monitor with NVR server.
2. Turn on the NVR server and touch monitor power.
3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.
4. The adjusting window will show up.
5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.
6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then turn off the touch monitor and
remove the connection between NVR server and touch monitor.
(8) Miscellaneous
Playback mode: Select the mode of playback video.
– Select date and time: Playback the recorded video beginning from the selected date and
time.
– Play the last file: Automaticallyy playback the recorded video from the last hour
– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded
Date Format
Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode
Auto Scan Period
Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to
the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.
(9) Login
Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.
- Auto Login after system boot up
Automatically logs in the user when NVR is powered up.
- Auto Record after system boot up
Automatically starts video recording when NVR is powered up.
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- Auto start Network after system boot up
Automatically starts network connection when NVR is powered up.
- Default user
Automatically log in to the selected default user when NVR is powered up.
(10) Date and Time Setting
System Date and Time: Adjust the NVR system time and date. Click Setting button to select the
month, date, hour, and minute.
Daylight Saving: Check Daylight saving check box to enable daylight saving function. Then, select
the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time by clicking on the Setting button.
Daylight Bias: Select the daylight saving time offset for your time zone. For example: if the time
zone is in U.S. Eastern, the time offset is 1 hour.
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(11) Firmware
Product Version Update: Upgrades the firmware of NVR system.
1. Click Update button, a Firmware Update window will show up.
2. Save the firmware in the root directory of the USB drive. Insert USB drive into NVR unit.
3. Select the USB drive if there is more than one USB drive from the drop down list. The NVR
unit will auto detect the firmware. The current firmware version will show in Current firmware
version and the new firmware version will show in new firmware version.
4. Click OK to start upgrading.
IPCam Module Update: Upgrades the firmware of the IP camera.
1. Click Update button, an IPCam Module Firmware Update window will show up.
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2. Save the firmware in the root directory of the USB drive. Insert USB drive into NVR unit.
3. Select the USB drive if there is more than one USB drive from drop down list. The NVR unit
will auto detect the firmware. The current firmware version will show in Current IP Cam
Module version and the new firmware version will show in New IP Cam Module version.
4. Click OK to start upgrading.
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