ZIPK4T2/ZIPK8T2 User Manual
Speco Gray Series Kits
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS .............................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 R
1.2 R
CHAPTER 2 NVR INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 C
2.2 P
CHAPTER 3 NVR COMMON OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 4
3.1 U
3.2 U
3.3 P
EAR PANEL
EMOTE CONTROL (FOR REFERENCE ONLY
ONNECTION DIAGRAM
OWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
SING THE SUPPLIED MOUSE
SING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD
ASSWORD
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CHAPTER 4 START UP ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 S
TART WIZARD
4.1.1 Start Wizard ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 Network Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.3 Date/Time ................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.4 IP Camera ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.5 Disk ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.6 Resolution ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.7 Mobile ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.8 Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 L
IVE VIEW SCREEN OVERVIEW
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4.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.2.2 Task bar .................................................................................................................................................... 17
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4.2.3 Start Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.3.2 Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 C
HANNEL
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5.1.1 IP Channels ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.1.2 Custom RTSP .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.1.3 Live ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.4 Image Control .......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.5 Motion ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.6 Alarm .................................................. ....................................................................................................... 29
5.1.7 Privacy Mask............................................................................................................................................ 30
5.2 R
ECORD
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5.2.1 Stream .................................................. .................................................................................................... 3 1
5.2.2 Record .................................................. .................................................................................................... 3 2
5.2.2.1 Record..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.2.2 Record Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Capture ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.3.1 Capture ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.3.2 Capture Schedule.................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.3 A
LARM
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5.3.1 Motion ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
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5.3.2 Exception .................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.4 N
ETWORK
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5.4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1.2 PPPoE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.4.1.3 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4.2 DDNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.4.3 Email ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3.1 Email Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 41
5.4.3.2 Email Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.4 FTP ............................................................................................................................................................ 43
5.5 D
EVICE
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5.5.1 Disk ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1.1 Disk ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1.2 S.M.A.R.T ................................................................................................................................................................ 45
5.5.2 Cloud .................................................. ....................................................................................................... 46
5.6 S
YSTEM
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5.6.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.6.1.1 Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
5.6.1.2 NTP Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.6.1.3 DST Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.6.2 Output Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 51
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5.6.3 Multi-user .................................................. ................................................................................................ 52
5.6.3.1 Changing Password ................................................................................................................................................. 53
5.6.3.2 Add New Users ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.6.3.3 Setting User Permissions ........................................................................................................................................ 55
5.6.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 56
5.6.4.1 Log .......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.6.4.2 Load Default ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.6.4.3 Upgrade .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
5.6.4.4 Parameter Management ......................................................................................................................................... 59
5.6.4.5 Auto Reboot ........................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.6.5 Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 61
5.6.5.1 Upgrade IP Camera ................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.6.5.2 Load Default Settings for IP Camera ....................................................................................................................... 62
5.6.6 System Information ................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6.6.1 Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6.6.2 Channel Information ............................................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.6.3 Record Information ................................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.6.4 Network State ......................................................................................................................................................... 64
CHAPTER 6 SEARCH, PLAYBACK & BACKUP .......................................................................................... 65
6.1 U
SING SEARCH FUNCTION
6.1.1 Search & Play Video in General ..................................................................................................... ...... 67
6.1.1.1 Video Clip Backup ................................................................................................................................................... 69
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6.1.2 Event Search, Playback & Backup ....................................................................................................... 71
6.1.2.1 Event Playback Control ........................................................................................................................................... 73
6.1.3 Sub-periods Playback...................................................................................................... ....................... 73
6.1.4 Picture Search & View ............................................................................................................................ 75
6.1.4.1 Picture Preview Control .......................................................................................................................................... 77
CHAPTER 7 REMOTE ACCESS VIA WEB CLIENT ..................................................................................... 78
7.1 B
ASIC SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
7.2 W
EB PLUG-IN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION
7.3 W
EB CLIENT MANAGER
7.3.1 Live Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 82
7.3.2 Playback ..................................................................................................... .............................................. 85
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7.3.2.1 Playback Control Buttons ........................................................................................................................................ 86
7.3.3 Remote Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 88
7.3.4 Local Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 89
CHAPTER 8 VIEWING EXPORTED VIDEO ON PC/MAC ............................................................................ 90
CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 94
9.1 T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this surveillance system.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the cameras and the NVR
(network video recorder).
If technical assistance is needed, please contact Speco Technologies Technical Support.
Phone: 1-800-645-5516 option 3
Email: techsupport@specotech.com
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
Please carefully read the following instructions to avoid personal injuries and prevent the equipment
and other devices from being damaged.
1. Power source (note: please use the power supply that was included)
Never operate the equipment by using an unspecified power supply.
1. Never push objects of any kind through the openings on the recorder
Never push objects of any kind through the openings on the NVR to avoid electric shock or
other accidents.
2. Avoid dusty areas
Do not put the equipment in a dusty area.
3. Do not place the equipment in a rainy or humid environment
Do not place the recorder in a humid environment like a basement. If the equipment comes
accidentally in contact with water, please unplug the power cable and immediately contact
support.
4. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outer case of the recorder (do not use liquid aerosol
cleaners)
5. Do not operate if any problems are found
If there are any strange smell or sounds coming from the recorder, unplug the power cable
and contact support.
6. Do not try to remove the upper cover
Warning
shock.
7. Handle with care
: Do not remove the cover of the recorder while power is connected, to avoid electric
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Handle the unit gently as rough physical handling may cause malfunction.
8. Use standard lithium battery
After disconnecting power, if the system clock does not continue to work, please replace the
standard 3V lithium battery on the main board.
Warning:
batteries.
9. Put the equipment in a place with good ventilation
The recorder can produce a large amount of heat during operation. Install or put the
equipment in a place with good ventilation.
10. The included power adapter can only be used for the single recorder. Do not connect
more equipment to the power adapter.
11. Prevent water from splashing on the equipment. Do not place objects containing water
on the equipment.
12. Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes. The product
must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Speco Technologies assumes no
liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper handling or
Turn off the unit before replacing the batteries. Please properly dispose of the used
installation.
13. Qualified personnel
All examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service personnel. Speco
Technologies is not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or
attempted repair.
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Rear Panel
(4-channel recorder shown for reference)
Item Physical Port Connection Method
Startup and shutdown
Connect the included power supply
Connect USB devices, such as USB mouse and USB flash drive.
Connect to a monitor or TV
Connect to a monitor with VGA port
Audio signal output, RCA port
Network interface to router
Network interface to IP cameras. Also provides power to IP cameras.
1.2 Remote Control (For Reference Only)
No. Icon Description
Numeric keys
1 1-4
Press to display channel 1~4
Press to display all channels
3 ALL
Multiple display mode
4 Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu
5 Mute Mute On/off
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6 Submenu Go to submenu
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8 SEL
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Up arrow key
Press to enter the selected menu item and
edit the setting
Left/Right key
Down arrow key
Press to rewind during video playback
Press to fast forward during video playback
Press to play recorded video or enter the
playback search menu
Press to start manual recording
Press to stop manual recording or stop the
video playback
Press to pause the video playback or enter
frame-playback mode
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Chapter 2 NVR Installation & Connection
2.1 Connection Diagram
Speaker
(4-channel recorder connection shown for reference)
2.2 Power Supply Connection
Caution : Use only the supplied power adapter that was included in the package
Connect one end of the power adapter to the power connector on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end
of the power adapter into the wall outlet.
Press the Power switch to turn on the power.
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Chapter 3 NVR Common Operations
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse
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1.
Left Button:
o
Click to select menu options.
o
During live viewing in split-screen view, double-click on a channel to view it in full-screen.
Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen viewing.
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Click up on a channel in Live View to open the Camera Quick Toolbar.
o
General click and drag actions
2.
Right Button:
o
Click once to open the Task bar in the Live View screen. View Task bar on 4.2.2 Taskbar
o
Click to go back / close menus.
3.
Scroll Wheel:
o
General scrolling actions.
o
While hovering over the volume control panel, scroll to turn system volume up / down.
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3.2 Using the Virtual K e y b o a r d
When the recorder is powered on f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e , a p a s s w o r d i s r e q u i r e d t o s e t .
username and passw o r d a n d s a v e t h e m i n a s e c u r e p l a c e .
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The virtual keyboard will pop up
Click to toggle the keyboard to
upper case and
Move the cursor to left
data needs to be entered.
3.3 Password
remember the
Language:
make sure to
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New Admin Name:
New Admin Password:
characters.
Confirm Password:
Click
in.
to confirm the setup and go to the login interface. Enter the user name & password to log
Apply
set the user name.
Enter the password again.
set the admin password. The password must be a combination of 8
NOTE:
If the password is forgotten or lost, please contact support to
reset the password.
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4.1 Start Wizard
configu r e t h e s y s t e m a n d g e t t h e
to pro c e e d t o t h e n e x t s t e p
4.1.2 Network Configurat i o n
system up and running q u i c k l y
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Start up
The Startup Wizard will help
4.1.1 Start Wizard
Click the
Start Wizard
button
.
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Check the
has DHCP. The router will assign the network parameters automatically when DHCP is enabled on the
recorder. To manually assign parameter values, see below:
IP Address
numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask
be used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live then subnet mask is like a
neighborhood. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods.
For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway
the same as the
DNS1/DNS2
enough just to enter the DNS1 server address.
DHCP
: This address allows the unit to access the Internet. The format of the
box if the recorder is connected to a network with DHCP capability. A router typically
: The IP address identifies the recorder in the network. It consists of four groups of
: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that can
Gateway
IP Address
: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. It is usually
. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
address is
Port
Web Port:
the default port 80 is already being used by other applications, it must be changed.
Client Port:
app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, it must be changed.
RTSP Port:
(e.g. using a streaming Media player.).
UPNP:
router. Enable this option if the router supports the UPnP protocol. In this case, port forwarding does
not need to be configured manually on the router.
This is the port that will be used to log in remotely to the NVR (e.g. using the Web Client). If
This is the port that the NVR will use to send information through (e.g. using the mobile
This is the port that will be used to transmit real-time streaming video to other devices
To log in remotely to the NVR using the Web Client, port forwarding must be completed in the
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4.1.3 Date/Time
Click on the calendar icon to set the c u r r e n t s y s t e m d a t e .
Click on the calendar icon to s e t t h e s y s t e m d a t e .
Click to set the system time.
Choose from the dro p d o w n m e n u t o s e t p r e f e r r e d d a t e f o r m a t .
Choose time format b e t w e e n 2 4 H o u r a n d 1 2 H o u r .
Set the correct time zo n e .
NTP stands for Network Time Proto c o l . T h i s f e a t u r e a l l o w s
NVR needs to be connected to the I n t e r n e t
Date and Time
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Date:
Time:
Date Format:
Time Format:
Time Zone:
NTP
automatically on the NVR over
feature to work.
Internet. The
the date and time to be
chronized
for this
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: Enable if Daylight Saving Time ( D S T ) i s o b s e r v e d i n
Select the amount of t i m e t o o f f s e t f o r D S T
: Choose to set the day l i g h t s a v i n g t i m e i n w e e k s o r i n d a y s
the time zone where the sy s t e m i s i n s t a l l e d .
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Check the “
NTP
” box, and
DST
DST stands for Daylight Saving
DST
Time Offset
:
(normally 1 hour)
Time Mode
Start Time/End Time
and end time for DST
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4.1.4 IP Camera
IP cameras can be added to the NV R t h r o u g h t h i s m e n u i f t h e i n c l u d e d c a m e r a s a r e n o t c o n n e c t e d
directly to the PoE ports on the bac k o f t h e N V R .
the same network. Choose the IP camera(s) to a d d , a n d t h e n
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Click
Search
click the
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Enter the camera’s user name & pa s s w o r d t o a d d t h e c a m e r a ( s ) .
admin/admin.
indivi d u a l I P c a m e r a t o a
button to search IP ca m e r a s , a n d t h e n c l i c k o n e o f t h e I P c a m e r a i n t h e d e v i c e l i s t .
IP address or d o m a i n n a m e o f t h e I P c a m e r a
Position to display the ca m e r a n a m e
Choose the protocol of t h e I P c a m e r a f r o m t h e
User Name of the IP c a m e r a
Password of the IP cam e r a
Choose a channel o f t h e N V R t o
The default credent i a l s a r e
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Click the button to add an
single channel.
Click
Search
IP Address/Domain:
Name of the IP camera
Alias:
Position:
Port:
Protocol:
User Name:
Password:
Bind channel:
Port of the IP camera
on the screen.
drop down menu
associate the camera to
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4.1.5 Disk
The NVR comes with a preinstalled H D D
: Use this option to overw r i t e t h e o l d r e c o r d i n g s o n t h e H D D w h e n t h e H D D
To prevent overwriting any old recor d i n g s , s e l e c t D i s a b l e . I f t h i s f u n c t i o n
HDD status regularly to make sure t
Select the appropriate resolution for t h e m o n i t o r
If for any reason, the HDD needs to be form a t t e d , s
automatic a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e
itor when the system starts
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HDD and then click the
Overwrite
example, if the option 7 days
4.1.6 Resolution
output resolution to match t
.
button.
then only the last 7 days of recorded data
is disabled
he HDD is not full.
. The NVR also supports
the mon
elect the
gets full. For
up.
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4.1.7 Mobile
Don't show this window n e x t t i m e
VR remotely through a smartpho n e .
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Scan the QR code with the
4.1.8 Summary
Check “
" to not display the Start Wizard again
the system is
rebooted next time. Click
Finish
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Live View Screen O v e r v i e w
This indicates that the NVR i s c u r r e n t l y r e c o r d i n g .
This icon appears when moti o n h a s b e e n d e t e c t e d
The icon indicates that the ex t e r n a l I / O a l a r m d e v i c e
This icon indicates the HDD i s u n f o r m a t t e d
This icon indicates the HDD i s f u l l .
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4.2
Status Icons
This icon indicates
.
has been triggered
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This icon indicates the HDD i s r e a d
Click to edit current IP camer a
, click the left button of
Click to manually record the ch a n n e l i m m e d i a t e l y . I f t h e m a n u a l l y r e c o r d i n g i s i n p r o c e s s , t h e i c o n
will be in red color. Click one m o r e t i m e t o s t o p m a n u a l r e c o r d .
Click to save a snapshot of the c u r r e n t c a m e r a i m a g e .
To switch the live view video st r e a m b e t w e e n H D & S D . H D i s
-only.
to display the Camera Qu i c k T o o l b a r .
These parameters can be adju s t e d : H u e
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No Camera:
Click to open
4.2.1
In live view
IP camera is not
Quick Add
the mouse on a channel
Click to play the last
Click to zoom into
Click to adjust the image
Brightness, Contrast, and
stream.
of recording of this channel
of the channel.
of the image.
the main stream
,
SD is the sub
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4.2.2 Task bar
Click to open the Start Men u
Click to choose different layo u t f o r l i v e v i e w
Click to start viewing channe l s i n a s e q u e n c e
If the arrow is c l i c k e d , p l a y b a c k f r o m t h e l a s t
l IP channel s b e t w e e n m a i n
only the live view video quality by b i t r a t e a n d f r a m e r a t e b u t d o n o t a f f e c t t h e r e c o r d i n g q u a l i t y .
o start or stop Manual R e c o r d a n d M a n u a l A l a r m .
o view system informat i o n , c h a n n e l i n f o r m a t i o n , r e c o r d i n f o a n d n e t w o r k s t a t e .
This icon will appear if the net w o r k i s d i s c o n n e c t e d .
for all channels from the beginning o f t h e d a y
time, balanced, or smooth view. The view effect m o d e s a f f e c t
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Quick playback.
start playing back.
be chosen.
Click to adjust the
Click to switch al
Click to switch among real
5s
stream and sub
in, and 5min can
will
Click t
Click t
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4.2.3 Start Menu
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock S c r e e n
To switch t o a n o t h e r u s e r .
Shutdown , r e b o o t & l o g o u t . S e e
The screen w i l l b e l o c k e d t o p r o t e c t u n a u t h o r i z e d O S D o p e r a t i o n i f t h e r e
is no user i n t e r a c t i o n a f t e r 1 m i n u t e .
If necessar y , t h e s c r e e n c a n b e l o c k e d m a n u a l l y . T o d o s o , g o t o t h e
Start Menu, a n d t h e n c l i c k t h e L o c k S c r e e n i c o n
If the system i s l o c k e d , c l i c k t h e U n l o c k i c o n
Chapter 6 Search, Playback & Bac k u p
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen
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Multi-
S
Lock
.
creen. See
To enable multiple users, see
Chapter 5 NVR System Setup
.
4.2.3.2 Shutdown.
4.2.3.2 Shutdown
Click the
system will require the a
Shutdown
t Menu, and the check the desired operation
continue.
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OK
. The
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If
Logout
is chosen, the live view screen will disappear. Log in to the system again for operation.
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Chapter 5 System Setup
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Go to
Start MenuSetup
.
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5.1 Channel
Available options in this section are: camera configuration, live view display, manage IP cameras,
adjust IP camera’s image, motion setup, and privacy mask setup.
5.1.1 IP Channels
Click
Search
or click
camera isn’t connected directly to the PoE port on the back of the NVR.
to search for IP cameras on the local network. Click
Add All
to add all IP cameras. Note that this should be used only for channels where the IP
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Add
to add an individual IP camera