Tenda Network Video Recorder User guide

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Preface

Thank you for choosing Tenda! Please read this guide before you manage the Network Video Recorder (NVR).

Applicable models

This user guide is applicable to all single NVR products, HD Video Security Kits and PoE HD Video Security Kits.

Unless otherwise specified, the N3L-4H single NVR product and the K4P-4TR video security kit (NVR model: N6P-4H, camera model: IT7-PRS-K) are used for illustration.

The video security kit includes an NVR and multiple cameras. The NVR supports

configuration through GUI and Web, and the cameras have no configuration page.

Conventions

The typographical elements that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Item

Presentation

Example

Cascading menus

Playback > File

Parameter and value

Bold

Set User Name to Tom.

Variable

Italic

Format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

UI control

Bold

On the Policy page, click the OK button.

Message

“ ”

The “Success” message appears.

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

Meaning

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Ignoring this type of note may result in ineffective configurations, loss of data or damage to the device.

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

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For more documents

If you want to get more documents of the device, visit www.tendacn.com and search for the corresponding product model.

The related documents are listed as below.

Document

Description

Datasheet

It introduces the basic information of the NVR, including product overview, selling points, and specifications.

Quick Installation Guide

It introduces how to set up the device quickly for internet access, the descriptions of LED indicators, ports, and buttons, FAQs, statement information, and so on.

App User Guide

It introduces how to use the TDSEE app to manage the NVR.

GUI and Web User Guide

It introduces how to set up the device functions on the GUI and web for more requirements.

Technical Support

If you need more help, contact us by any of the following means. We will be glad to assist you as soon as possible.

Hotline

Global: (86) 755-27657180 (China Time Zone)

tendasecurity@tenda.cn

United States: 1-800-570-5892 (Toll-Free: 7 x 24 hours)

Canada: 1-888-998-8966 (Toll Free: Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm

PST)

Hong Kong: 00852-81931998

Website

https://www.tendacn.com/

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Revision History

Tenda is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the user guide was released.

Version

Description

Date

V1.3

1. Optimized the description of the image configuration function.

2. Added the description of the sound and light alarm function.

3. Optimized sentence expression.

2022-09-30

V1.2

1. Optimized the description of OSD configuration and image

configuration function.

2. Added such functions as audio configuration, privacy shutter, shutter detection and camera auto maintenance.

3. Optimized sentence expression.

2022-04-30

V1.1

1. Added the description of web management.

2. Added the description of the PTZ control function.

3. Added such network configuration functions as PoE

configuration, port configuration, and DDNS and UPnP.

4. Added the description of the DST function.

5. Optimized sentence expression.

2022-01-17

V1.0

Original publication.

2021-12-17

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Contents

1 Product Feature ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Basic Function ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Local Monitoring .................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 File Management ................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Recording and Playback ......................................................................................................... 2

1.5 Backup .................................................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Alarm and Exception Management ....................................................................................... 3

1.7 Other Local Function .............................................................................................................. 4

1.8 Network Function................................................................................................................... 4

2 Startup and Shutdown .................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 6

3 Activation and Quick Setup ........................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Local Activation and Quick Setup ........................................................................................... 7

3.2 Web Activation ..................................................................................................................... 12

4 Local Management (GUI) ............................................................................................................ 15

4.1 Local Login ............................................................................................................................ 15

4.2 GUI Introduction .................................................................................................................. 17

4.2.1 Mouse Operation ...................................................................................................... 17

4.2.2 Layout ........................................................................................................................ 18

4.2.3 Frequently-used Elements ........................................................................................ 19

4.3 General Operation ................................................................................................................ 20

4.3.1 Logout ....................................................................................................................... 20

4.3.2 Reboot ....................................................................................................................... 20

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4.3.3 Reset Login Password ................................................................................................ 21

4.3.4 Check Alarm Notification of Exception Detection..................................................... 23

4.4 Live View .............................................................................................................................. 24

4.4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 24

4.4.2 Quick Operation ........................................................................................................ 26

4.4.3 Quickly Add a Camera ............................................................................................... 28

4.4.4 Instant Playback ........................................................................................................ 31

4.4.5 Zoom in ..................................................................................................................... 33

4.4.6 Switch Window Division Mode ................................................................................. 34

4.4.7 PTZ Control ................................................................................................................ 35

4.4.8 Check Stream Info ..................................................................................................... 43

4.4.9 Modify Channel Sequence ........................................................................................ 44

4.5 Playback................................................................................................................................ 45

4.5.1 Channel Playback ...................................................................................................... 45

4.5.2 File Playback .............................................................................................................. 49

4.5.3 Add Tag ...................................................................................................................... 59

4.5.4 Tag Playback .............................................................................................................. 62

4.5.5 Clip and Export the Recording File ............................................................................ 69

4.6 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 72

4.6.1 Show or Hide Professional Setting ............................................................................ 72

4.6.2 Channel Management ............................................................................................... 73

4.6.3 Storage Management .............................................................................................. 101

4.6.4 Alarm Management ................................................................................................ 109

4.6.5 Network Configuration ............................................................................................ 133

4.6.6 System Configuration .............................................................................................. 155

4.7 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 170

4.7.1 Devie Info ................................................................................................................ 170

4.7.2 Channel Info ............................................................................................................ 171

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4.7.3 Device Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 173

4.7.4 System Log .............................................................................................................. 176

4.7.5 Diagnosis ................................................................................................................. 181

4.7.6 Device Maintenance ............................................................................................... 185

5 Web Management .................................................................................................................... 188

5.1 Web Login ........................................................................................................................... 188

Scenario 1: With DHCP Server in the Network ................................................................ 188

Scenario 2: Without DHCP Server in the Network ........................................................... 191

5.2 Live View ............................................................................................................................ 194

5.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 194

5.2.2 Preview the Monitoring Image of Each Channel .................................................... 196

5.2.3 Zoom in ................................................................................................................... 198

5.3 Playback.............................................................................................................................. 200

5.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 200

5.3.2 Play Back the Specific Channel ................................................................................ 201

5.4 Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 203

5.4.1 Channel ................................................................................................................... 203

5.4.2 Storage Management .............................................................................................. 203

5.4.3 Alarm Recording ...................................................................................................... 210

5.4.4 Network Configuration ............................................................................................ 215

5.5 System Management ......................................................................................................... 216

5.5.1 Device Info ............................................................................................................... 216

5.5.2 Device Log ............................................................................................................... 217

5.5.3 System Configuration .............................................................................................. 217

5.5.4 System Maintenance ............................................................................................... 219

5.5.5 User Management .................................................................................................. 222

Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 223

Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 223

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1 Product Feature

1.1 Basic Function

Connectable to cameras of multiple brands. Support H.265 video encoding standard, allowing simultaneous connection of the

H.265 and H.264 cameras.

Support H.264+ and H.265+ video coding standards. Adopt the standard ONVIF protocol. Support main stream and sub-stream live view for each channel. Support the maximum resolution of 8 MP for each channel. Allow independent adjustment on video coding parameters of each channel, such as

the resolution, frame rate and bit rate.

Support quick connection of cameras. Support the Tenda camera upgrade. Support such functions as smart search, playback and backup, which can effectively

improve the efficiency of recording retrieval and playback.

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1.2 Local Monitoring

Provide VGA and HDMI high-definition resolution display output. Support parallel live view and playback of different channels. Support 1/4/8/9/16-channel image live view. Support adjustment of the live view channel sequence. Support quick settings on the live view page. Support multiple live view modes with customized auto-switch dwell time. Allow quick connection of the camera on the live view page. Support PTZ control, including setting and calling of preset point and patrol.

1.3 File Management

Support up to 10TB hard disk drive (HDD) with the SATA interface. Support the local and remote HDD detection function.

1.4 Recording and Playback

Support simultaneous recording of main stream and sub-stream. Support two recording modes: Overwrite and non-overwrite. Support normal recording and alarm recording. Support post-record of alarm recording. Support the setting of 8 recording periods with different recording modes every day. Support distinguishing recording types through colors, and quick display and playback

through ticking recording types.

Support searching recording by such methods as channel number, recording type, file

type, start time and end time.

Support adding tags to play back recordings, searching and playing back according to tags.

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Support scrolling up or down the mouse to zoom in or out playback time bar. The playback function supports pausing, speeding up, speeding down, fast

forward/backward and location by a mouse click.

Support local zoom in any area by scrolling up or down the mouse during single-

channel playback.

1.5 Backup

Support backup through a USB port. Support batch and clip backup during playback. Support system log backup.

1.6 Alarm and Exception Management

Alarm for such types as motion detection, human detection, tempering detection,

channel error, unauthorized access, internet interruption, IP address conflict, no HDD, HDD error and insufficient HDD space.

Alarms will trigger such actions as single-screen display, app alarm notification, alarm

email, and any channel recording.

Support firmware watchdog. The system can be automatically rebooted when it runs

abnormally.

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1.7 Other Local Function

The administrator is allowed to create multiple users and set their permissions. The

permissions can be restricted to the channel.

Support quick retrieval of multiple types of logs, including information, exception,

operation, configuration and alarm.

1.8 Network Function

Provide one self-adaptive 10/100 Mbps Ethernet uplink port. Support TCP and IP protocol clusters, such as HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets, TCP/IP, IPv4,

RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, and DDNS.

Support the standard ONVIF protocol. Support web management, including preview monitoring, video playback, PTZ

control, alarm settings and system management.

Support remote web management. Support the browser without plug-in: Chrome, Edge and Opera.

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2 Startup and Shutdown

2.1 Startup

Use the included power adapter to power the NVR. An abnormal power supply will cause

running failure or even damage to the NVR.

Power on the NVR to start it using the included power adapter.

Power on

NVR

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2.2 Shutdown

Do not directly cut off the power of the NVR to force a shutdown; otherwise, the HDD

may be damaged, causing video loss and even damage to the NVR.

Step 1 Connect the mouse and monitor to the NVR. Step 2

Click in the upper-right corner on the GUI of the NVR (to exit the full-screen

interface), click Shutdown , and then click OK.

Step 3 When “The Device is Shutdown. Please Cut Off the Power” appears on the screen, unplug

the power adapter of the NVR.

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3 Activation and Quick

Setup

You can activate the NVR upon the first use or after resetting the NVR. Tenda NVR supports local activation and web activation.

- Local activation: After the activation is completed, you can enter the quick setup page to

quickly set up the monitoring network.

- Web activation: After the activation is completed, you need to log in again.

3.1 Local Activation and Quick Setup

Step 1 Power on the NVR, connect the monitor to the VGA port or HDMI port of the NVR using a

VGA/HDMI cable, then connect the mouse to the USB port of the NVR.

WAN

Internet

Router

PoE switch

NVR

LAN

VGA/HDMI cable

Monitor

Mouse

PoE camera

Computer

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Step 2 Set login Password and Confirm Password, enter your Email Address, and then click

Activate.

Step 3 If you want to use a pattern to unlock the GUI, draw an unlock pattern. Otherwise, click

Do Not Use Unlock Pattern and go to Step 4.

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Step 4 Ensure that the connection status is Connected, and enable the Auto add LAN cameras

function as required.

- If you want to automatically add the camera on the LAN port of the NVR, click Next,

and go to Step 6.

- If you want to manually add the camera on the LAN port of the NVR, disable the Auto

add LAN cameras function, then click Next.

If the connection status is Disconnected, try the following solutions:

Ensure that the LAN port of the NVR is connected properly. Ensure that the router to which the NVR is connected has enabled the DHCP server

function.

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Step 5 Add the camera.

Select the camera you want to add in the Online Camera list, and click Add. Wait until the

camera appears in the Added Camera list and the status is Online, and click Next.

- Ensure that the IP address of the camera to be added and the IP address of the NVR

are in the same network segment.

If the user name and password of the camera to be added are different from the NVR,

click , fill in the related information and then click Add.

Step 6 Ensure that the cloud status is Online and click OK.

- If the cloud status is Offline, ensure that the router to which the NVR is connected

can access the internet and that the filter function is disabled.

- You can also manage the NVR through the TDSEE app. Refer to Manage the NVR

through TDSEE App for details.

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After the activation is completed, you can preview real-time videos, play back the recordings and manage monitoring devices.

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3.2 Web Activation

Step 1 Connect the computer to the switch or router that is connected to the NVR.

Step 2 Set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.1.X (X indicates 2 to 253, and is unused by

other devices.)

WAN

Internet

Router

PoE switch

NVR

LAN

VGA/HDMI cable

Monitor

Mouse

PoE camera

Computer

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Step 3 Start a web browser on the computer, enter the IP address of the NVR (default:

192.168.1.254) in the address bar, and press Enter.

The NVR supports HTTPS secure login. When you access the web UI of the NVR, the browser may prompt that the address is not safe, just continue. For example, in Google Chrome, click Advanced and then click Proceed to 192.168.1.254 (unsafe).

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Step 4 Set the login Password and Confirm Password, enter your Email Address, and click

Activate.

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After the activation is completed, if you want to enter the web UI, you need to log in again. Refer to Web Login for details.

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4 Local Management (GUI)

4.1 Local Login

Step 1 Ensure that the NVR is powered on and working properly, connect the VGA port or HDMI

port of the monitor to the VGA port or HDMI port of the NVR using a VGA/HDMI cable,

then connect the mouse to the USB port of the NVR.

WAN

Internet

Router

PoE switch

NVR

LAN

VGA/HDMI cable

Monitor

Mouse

PoE camera

Computer

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Step 2 Draw an unlock pattern on the monitor or enter the login password to access the GUI.

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Logged in to the GUI successfully. You can perform settings as required.

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4.2 GUI Introduction

4.2.1 Mouse Operation

You can perform settings of the device with the mouse after the mouse is connected to the device. The following table describes the main operations of the mouse.

Operation

Description

Left-click

Select a target.

Confirm content.

Double left-click

Switch between single-screen and multi-screen under live view status.

Play back the recording file.

Left drag

Hold the left key of the mouse and drag the mouse.

Draw an unlock pattern.

Draw an area range.

Adjust the channel sequence on the live view page.

Right-click

Display the quick settings menu.

Exit full-screen playback.

Scroll-mouse up

Zoom in the target area.

Select folded drop-down list options.

Increase volume.

Scroll-mouse down

Zoom out the target area.

Select folded drop-down list options.

Decrease volume.

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4.2.2 Layout

The GUI of the NVR consists of two sections, including the navigation bar and the configuration area. See the following figure.

Features and parameters in gray indicate that they are not available or cannot be changed

under the current configuration.

NO.

Name

Description

❶

Navigation bar

Used to display the function menu of the NVR. Users can select functions in the navigation bar and then the configuration appears in the configuration area.

❷

❸

Configuration area

Used to view or modify your configuration.

2 3 1

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Button

Description

Save

Used to save the configuration on the current page and enable the configuration to take effect.

Cancel

Used to cancel the changes you did before.

Used to search for the matched contents.

4.2.3 Frequently-used Elements

The following table describes the frequently-used buttons available on the GUI of the NVR.

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4.3 General Operation

4.3.1 Logout

The system will exit from the current operation menu to the live view screen after you log out. When you re-enter the settings page, the user name and password need to be verified.

Step 1 Connect the mouse and monitor to the NVR. Step 2

Click in the upper-right corner on the GUI of the NVR (to exit the full-screen

interface), click Log Out , and then click OK.

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4.3.2 Reboot

Step 1 Connect the mouse and monitor to the NVR. Step 2

Click in the upper-right corner on the GUI of the NVR (to exit the full-screen

interface), click Reboot , and then click OK.

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4.3.3 Reset Login Password

If you forgot your login password, you can reset it.

You are recommended to reset your password through TDSEE App. If you did not reserve

an email address when activating the NVR, you are recommended to add an email address

to the administrator account on the User Management page.

Step 1 Click Forgot Password? on the login page.

Step 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to obtain and enter the verification code, and click

Reset.

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Step 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new login password, and click Save.

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4.3.4 Check Alarm Notification of Exception Detection

If you want to check the exception alarm notification, you can click the alarm icon in the upper-right corner of the GUI (a red dot on the upper-right of the icon indicates that there is a new alarm). Configure the linkage mode of the related exception type as Pop-up Window on the

Exception Detection page first.

After you click the alarm icon on the upper-right corner of the GUI, the following figure appears.

If the content of the Channel parameter is empty, it indicates that the alarm notification

does not involve the channel. If the content of the Handle parameter is empty, it indicates

that the alarm notification does not support handling here, or the problem no longer

exists.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Alarm time

Specifies the time when an alarm event occurs.

Alarm/Error

Specifies the alarm type.

Channel

Specifies the channel for triggering an alarm.

Handle

Click to redirect to the corresponding page to handle the exceptions.

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4.4 Live View

4.4.1 Overview

Click Live View to enter the page.

The default page is the live view page after you enter the GUI of the NVR. The number of window divisions of devices varies with different models. The actual model prevails. In this section, you can:

Check Monitoring Image of All Channels Quickly Add a Camera

Instantly Play Back

Zoom in Target Area Switch Window Division Mode

Perform PTZ Control

Check Stream Info Modify Channel Sequence

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Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Instant playback. Used to play back the recordings of the channel 5 minutes before the current time.

Audio switch. On the bottom of the channel. By default, it is mute. You can turn on, turn off or adjust the volume of the audio.

PTZ control. Only cameras that support PTZ can be edited. Used to perform such related operations as adjusting the monitoring direction and

speed and setting preset for the PTZ camera. Refer to PTZ Control for more details.

Stream info. Click it to check the current stream info, including stream type, resolution, frame

rate and bitrate.

On the upper-right corner of the channel. Specifies the audio of the video is enabled.

Human detection alarm. Once the human detection function is enabled, if the camera detects a human, this

icon will be shown on the upper-right of the channel monitoring image.

Motion detection alarm. Once the motion detection function is enabled, if the camera detects that the

moving range of the target reaches the threshold corresponding to the preset sensitivity, this icon will be shown on the upper-right of the channel monitoring image.

Tempering detection alarm. Once the tempering detection function is enabled, if the camera detects that the

degree of tempering reaches the threshold corresponding to the preset sensitivity, this icon will be shown on the upper-right of the channel monitoring image.

Recording. When the channel is recording, this icon will be shown on the upper-right of the

channel monitoring image.

Previous Screen. Switch to the previous screen.

Next Screen. Switch to the next screen.

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Parameter

Description

On the lower-left of the page. Specifies the usage of input bandwidth.

Start or stop auto-switch live view. Displays preview images in cycles from left to right and up to down according to the

channel position. The auto-switch dwell time is 5 seconds by default, and you can modify it on the Live View Configuration page.

Live view division mode. Specifies that the number of windows varies with the division modes.

Fullscreen. Specifies that the live view page is displayed on full screen.

Used to add a camera.

Specifies the current user account does not have the live view permission for this channel.

4.4.2 Quick Operation

Right-click the mouse on the live view page to perform a quick operation, such as window division, auto-switch, adding the camera, playback and fullscreen.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Single Screen

Used to display single-channel images.

Four Screens

Used to display four-channel images.

Multiple Screens

Used to display multiple channel images. Available in NVRs with more than 4 channels.

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Parameter

Description

Previous Screen

Used to switch to the previous or next screen. Next Screen

Start Auto-switch

Used to start or stop the auto switch of the camera monitoring image. Stop Auto-switch

Add Camera

Click it to enter the page for adding cameras.

Playback

Click it to enter the playback page.

Fullscreen

Used to display the live view page in fullscreen or exit fullscreen. Exit Fullscreen

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4.4.3 Quickly Add a Camera

If you want to add other brand cameras, connect the camera to the LAN where the

NVR is located using an Ethernet cable.

When adding cameras in the kit, ensure that the cameras are in the factory settings. If

not, reset the cameras first.

The camera in the wireless video security kit can be discovered and added

automatically within 2 minutes after the NVR is started. After the NVR is working properly, the camera can be discovered automatically, but you need to add it manually.

In the PoE video security kit, if the camera is connected to the PoE port of the NVR,

the camera will be discovered and added by the system within 2 minutes.

The number of cameras that can be added varies with the NVR models. Add a camera

according to the actual situation.

Method 1

Step 1 Connect the camera to the LAN where the NVR is located. If the Wi-Fi camera is included

in the video security kit, place the camera within the coverage range of the NVR.

Step 2 Click Live View, right-click and select Add Camera.

Step 3 Add the camera on the Online Camera module.

Method 1: Locate the camera you want to add according to the serial number (S/N), tick

the box before it, and click Add.

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If the user name and password of the camera to be added are different from those of the

NVR, add the camera by Method 2.

Method 2:

Locate the camera you want to add according to the S/N, and click behind the camera.

2. Select the protocol of the camera, enter the port, username and password, and click

Add.

3. If you want to add other cameras, repeat substep 1 and substep 2.

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Wait a moment. The camera is added successfully. You can check the added camera in the Added Camera module.

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Method 2

This method is not available in the PoE video security kit series products.

Step 1 Connect the camera to the LAN where the NVR is located. Place the Wi-Fi camera in the

video security kit within the coverage range of the NVR.

Step 2 Click Live View. Step 3

In the New Camera Found pop-up window, you can find the camera you want to add, and

then click in order or click Add All directly.

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Wait a moment until the camera is added successfully. You can view the added cameras in the Added Camera module on the Configuration > Channel > Camera page.

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4.4.4 Instant Playback

The instant playback function enables you to view the recording files of the channel 5 minutes before the current time.

During instant playing back, other operations are not available on the live view page.

Procedure:

Step 1

Step 2

Click Live View, hover the mouse over the channel you want to play back, and click

on the bottom of the channel.

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Step 3 You can pause or play, control the playback time and exit as required.

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4.4.5 Zoom in

The zoom-in function enables you to zoom in the target area of the monitoring image to view the detailed image.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Live View. Step 3 Right-click the channel and select single screen or double-click the channel image to

display the channel you want to zoom in.

Step 4 Scroll up or down the mouse to zoom in on the target area, and you can view the details

of the area. Left-click to cancel the zoom-in.

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4.4.6 Switch Window Division Mode

Different window division modes correspond to different numbers of window divisions. Tenda NVR supports single-screen and window divisions.

Method 1

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Live View. Step 3 Right-click to select Single Screen and the channel to be displayed on the single-screen, or

select Four Screens (For the NVR with more than 4 channels, select window division and

window division mode.).

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Method 2

The live view with four screens is used for illustration here.

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Live View.

Step 3

Click Window Division ( ) in the lower-right corner, then choose the window division

mode as required.

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4.4.7 PTZ Control

Overview

PTZ indicates that a mechanical platform is composed of motors, which can move horizontally and vertically. Through the control system, the direction and speed of the PTZ camera or speed dome camera can be remotely controlled.

On the live view page, you can control the PTZ camera or speed dome camera, including adjusting the monitoring direction and speed and setting the patrol.

Parameter & Button description

Parameter

Description

Used to control the PTZ direction, including:

Direction (up, down, left, right, upper left, lower left, upper right and lower

right) of the PTZ and speed dome camera.

Horizontal 360° automatic patrol ( ) of the PTZ camera or speed dome

camera.

Used to reduce the multiple of the focal length change of the zoom lens. After you click it, the lens zooms out and the scene becomes smaller.

Used to increase the multiple of the focal length change of the zoom lens. After you click it, the lens zooms in and the scene becomes clearer.

Used to reduce the focal length of the zoom lens. After you click it, the distant scene becomes clear, and the nearby scene gradually blurs.

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Parameter

Description

Used to increase the focal length of the zoom lens. After you click it, the nearby scene becomes clear, and the distant scene gradually blurs.

Aperture-. Used to reduce luminous flux.

Aperture+. Used to increase luminous flux.

Speed

Specifies the speed of the camera PTZ. The larger the value, the faster the speed.

Preset

No.

Specifies the number of presets.

Name

Specifies the name of the preset.

Operation

Used to perform operations for the preset:

Click to use the currently adjusted monitoring direction and zoom

as the parameters of the preset.

Click to call the preset, control the PTZ camera to rotate to the

monitoring position of the preset and apply the zoom of the preset.

Click to delete the preset.

Patrol

No.

Specifies the number of the patrol.

Name

Specifies the name of the patrol.

Operation

Used to perform operations for the patrol:

Click to set preset for this patrol.

Click to start patrol according to the added preset. Only one path

can be patrolled at a time.

Click to stop patrol.

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Set Preset

Set the monitoring direction for a specific preset.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2

Click Live View, hover the mouse over the PTZ camera or dome channel you want to set

preset, and click the PTZ control icon at the bottom of the channel.

Step 3 Use the arrow keys to control the camera to rotate to the desired monitoring position. Step 4

Click Preset tab, target the preset to which this monitoring direction is to be applied, and

click .

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Set Patrol

Add the preset for a specific patrol.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Refer to Set Preset to add multiple preset. Step 3 Set patrol.

1. Click the Patrol tab.

Target the patrol you want to set and click , which is Patrol 1 in this example.

3. Click Add.

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4. Select the preset you added, set PTZ speed and the dwell time to reach the preset, and

click OK.

5. Repeat substep 4 to add the other preset and click Save.

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Call Preset

Control the camera to rotate to the monitoring position of the specific preset.

Before the preset is called, you need to Set the Preset first.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2

Click Live View, hover the mouse over the camera channel you want to perform PTZ

control, and click at the bottom of the channel.

Specifies the dwell time at the preset.

Specifies the speed at the preset.

Specifies the preset used by the patrol. It needs to be added in advance.

Click to re-edit the used preset.

Click to move the preset up. Unavailable

in the first preset.

Click to move the preset down.

Unavailable in the last preset.

Click to delete the corresponding preset.

After the patrol parameters are adjusted, click

Save to take effect.

Specifies the preset of the patrol.

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Step 3

Click Preset tab, target the preset you want to call, and then click .

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The camera will rotate to the monitoring position of this preset.

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Call Patrol

Control the camera patrols according to the specified track.

- Before the patrol is called, you can Set the Preset for this patrol first.

- Only one patrol can be called at the same time.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2

Click Live View, hover the mouse over the camera channel you want to perform PTZ

control, and click at the bottom of the channel.

Step 3

Click the Patrol tab, target the patrol you want to call, and then click .

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The camera will automatically patrol in sequence according to the preset that has been added to the patrol. Click to stop patrol.

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Set Camera Horizontal 360° Patrol

Control the camera to perform a horizontal 360° rotating patrol at the current position.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2

Click Live View, hover the mouse over the camera channel you want to perform PTZ

control, and click at the bottom of the channel.

Step 3

Click .

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The camera will perform a horizontal 360° rotating patrol at the current position until you click again to stop the patrol.

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4.4.8 Check Stream Info

You can check such real-time stream information as resolution, frame rate and bitrate of the channel as required on the live view page.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Live View.

Step 3

Hover the mouse over the channel you want to check the stream information, and click

at the bottom of the channel.

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4.4.9 Modify Channel Sequence

You can adjust the display sequence of each channel on the live view page as required.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Live View to ensure that the current live view mode is window division mode. If not,

set the live view mode to window division mode first. Refer to Switch Window Division

Mode for detailed steps.

Step 3 Click and drag the channel you want to adjust the live view position to another live view

screen position, then release the mouse.

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The display positions of the two channels have been exchanged successfully.

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4.5 Playback

On the playback page, you can play back or export recording files according to the search conditions. The NVR supports channel playback, file playback and tag playback.

4.5.1 Channel Playback

Overview

Navigate to Playback > Channel.

Channel playback indicates that you can search and play back the corresponding recording files according to the channel and date. You can check, tag, clip and export the recording files as required.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Select Channel

, ,

Channel number selection shortcut button. Used to quickly select single or multiple channels. The selected

channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

1-4, 5-8, 1-8

Channel quick selection. Used to quickly select a target channel after a channel is selected

through the channel selection shortcut button. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

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Parameter

Description

D1 - D4

Channel number. If you want to play back the recording of a target channel, tick the

channel number. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

Select Date

Previous year. Click it to enter the previous year of the currently displayed year.

Previous month. Click it to enter the previous month of the currently displayed

month.

Next month. Click it to enter the next month of the currently displayed month.

Next year. Click it to enter the next year of the currently displayed year.

An orange triangle icon on the upper-right of the date indicates that there is a recording.

The date in orange shading indicates the currently selected date.

The date with an orange frame indicates the date of the current system time.

Time Bar

Specifies the recording type and time under the current filter conditions.

- Click any position in the color area on the time bar to play back

from here.

- The time bar color varies with recoding file types. Green means

normal recording and red means alarm recording.

Up to 4 channels can be displayed. If you select more than 4 channels, only the currently selected channel will be displayed.

Time Granularity of Time Bar

Specifies the time unit on the time bar. The default time is 24 hours. The smaller the time unit, the larger

the time scale. The time unit can be adjusted by the mouse wheel.

Previous period. Used to switch the period to the previous period according to the

current time unit.

Next period. Used to switch the period to the next period according to the

current time unit.

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Parameter

Description

Playback Control Area

Used to tag a recording. Click it to set a tag for the recording at a certain moment. It is

convenient for users to search for recording files according to the tag field.

Click it to clip recording files.

Click it to export clipped recording files to a USB storage device.

Click it to mute or unmute the recording file audio. By default, the recording is mute.

Slow down. Click it to decrease the video playback speed and switch it to slow-

down mode.

Specifies the multiplier of the playback speed.

Speed up. Click it to increase the video playback speed and switch it to speed-

up mode.

Click it to play or pause recording files.

Click it to go back 30 seconds.

Click it to forward 30 seconds.

Specifies the ordinary recording files.

Specifies the alarm recording file.

Click it to display in full-screen.

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Play Back the Recordings of the Target Channel

Assume that you want to play back the recordings of D1 to D4 on October 30, 2021.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > Channel.

Step 3

Click .

Step 4 Select the date, which is October 30, 2021, in this example.

Step 5 Edit the time bar and playback control area to play back the recordings as required.

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4.5.2 File Playback

Overview

Navigate to Playback > File.

File playback indicates that you can check the recording files of the channel in a specific period according to the file type (including normal, alarm and all). You can check, export, tag, clip and export the recording files as required.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Select Channel

, ,

Channel selection shortcut button. Used to quickly select single or multiple channels. The selected

channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

1-4, 5-8, 1-8

Channel quick selection. Used to quickly select a target channel after a channel is selected

through the channel selection shortcut button. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

D1 - D4

Channel number. Tick the channel number to play back the recording of a target

channel. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

Start Time

Specify the start time and end time of the recording file.

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Parameter

Description

End Time

File Type

Normal

Specifies the recording file is a normal recording.

Alarm

Specifies the recording file is an alarm recording.

All

Specifies the recording file contains normal recording and alarm recording.

After the channel, time, and file type are configured, you can search for the recording files, doubleclick the recording file to play back, and edit it according to the actual situation.

Some parameter description

Refer to parameter description of channel playback for other parameter descriptions.

Parameter

Description

File List

Specifies the recording file searched according to conditions.

D1 - D4

Specifies the channel number. Click a specific channel number to filter the recording files of the channel.

Channel

Specifies the channel to which the recording file belongs.

Start Time

Specifies the start time of the recording file.

File Type

Specifies the type of the recording file, including normal and alarm.

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Parameter

Description

Start Time

Specifies the start date and time of the currently selected recording file. The first recording file is selected by default.

End Time

Specifies the end date and time of the currently selected recording file. The first recording file is selected by default.

Type

Specifies the type of the currently selected recording file. The first recording file is selected by default.

Size

Specifies the size of the currently selected recording file. The first recording file is selected by default.

Home page. Click it to redirect to the home page of the file list.

Previous page. Click it to redirect to the previous page of the current file list.

Next page. Click it to redirect to the next page of the current file list.

Last page. Click it to redirect to the last page of the file list.

Specific page. Click it to redirect to the specific page of the file list.

Back

Click it to go back to the File Playback page.

Export

Click it to export the selected recording file.

Only one page of recording files can be exported at a time.

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Play Back Normal or Alarm Recording

Assume that you want to check and play back all recordings of D1 from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 29, 2021.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > File. Step 3 Tick D1.

Step 4 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 29, 2021 in this example. Step 5 Select the file type, which is All in this example. Step 6 Click Search.

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Step 7 Searched successfully. You can double-click the recording file to view the recording file in

the live view window on the right and edit it as required.

---End

Export Recording File

Assume that you want to export all recordings of D3 from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 29,

2021.

The NVR can recognize USB storage devices formatted as FAT32, exFAT and NTFS.

Method 1

It is applicable for the NVR that cannot be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

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Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > File, and tick D3.

Step 3 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 29, 2021. Step 4 Select the file type, which is Alarm in this example, then click Search .

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Step 5 Select all alarm recording files on the current page, then click Export.

Only one page of recording files can be exported at a time.

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Step 6 Unplug the mouse and connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR within

1 minute.

---End

The recording files with the suffix of .mp4 (R means normal recording, M means alarm recording) will be exported to the root directory of the USB storage device.

Method 2

It is applicable for the NVR which can be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

If the NVR has only one USB port or the USB port has been used, you need to prepare a

USB hub by yourself.

Step 1 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR. Step 2 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 3 Navigate to Playback > File, and tick D3.

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Step 4 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 29, 2021 in this example. Step 5 Select the file type, which is Alarm in this example, then click Search.

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Step 6 Select all alarm recording files on the current page, then click Export.

Only one page of recording files can be exported at a time.

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Step 7 Select your USB storage device from the USB Device drop-down list box, then click Export.

Step 8 After the files are exported successfully, if you want to continue to export the recording

files on other pages, redirect to the recording files on that page and repeat Step 6

to Step 7.

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The recording files with the suffix of .mp4 (R means normal recording, M means alarm recording) will be exported to the root directory of the USB storage device.

4.5.3 Add Tag

Overview

The tag playback function indicates that you can add a tag to the recording at a moment when the recording is played back, so that the recording file can be quickly located by the tag name. The system supports searching and positioning by tag keywords.

Add Tag for Channel Recording File

Assume that you found an alarm recording when you searched the recording file of D1 all day on October 30, 2021, and you want to add a tag to this recording.

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Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > Channel. Step 3 Tick D1.

Step 4 Select the date, which is October 30, 2021 in this example.

Step 5

Left-click the time point you want to tag on the right time bar, then click (tag) in the

lower-left corner. The recording type is alarm recording in this example.

Step 6 Set the name of the tag, then click Save.

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After the setting completes, you can search the recording file according to the tag name on the Tag page.

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Add Tag for the Searched Recording File

Assume that you want to add a tag to a target alarm recording when you are viewing the alarm recording files of D1 all day on October 30, 2021.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > File. Step 3 Tick D1.

Step 4 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 30, 2021 in this example. Step 5 Select the file type, which is Alarm in this example, then click Search.

Step 6

Double-click the recording file on the left to play back the recording file on the right, then

click (tag) in the lower-left corner.

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Step 7 Set the name of the tag, then click Save.

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After the setting completes, you can search the recording file according to the tag name on the Tag page.

4.5.4 Tag Playback

Overview

Navigate to Playback > Tag. The tag playback function refers to you can check the tagged recordings according to the channel,

tag time and tag name. You can view, tag, clip and export the recording files as required.

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Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Select Channel

, ,

Channel number selection shortcut button. Used to quickly select single or multiple channels. The selected

channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

1-4, 5-8, 1-8

Channel quick selection. Used to quickly select a target channel after a channel is selected

through the channel selection shortcut button. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

D1 - D4

Channel number. If you want to play back the recording of a target channel, tick the

channel number. The selected channel will be displayed on the live view page on the right.

Start Time

Specify the start time and end time of the recording file. End Time

Tag Name

Specifies the tag name of the recording file.

After the channel, time, and tag name are configured, you can search for the recording files. Double-click the recording file to play back, and you can edit it according to the actual situation.

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Some parameter description

Refer to parameter description of channel playback for other parameter descriptions.

Parameter

Description

Tagged Recording

Specifies the recording file searched according to conditions.

D1 - D4

Channel number. Specifies you can click a target channel number to filter the recording file of the

channel.

Channel

Specifies the channel to which the recording file belongs.

Time

Specifies the time of tagging.

Name

Specifies the tag name of the recording file.

Operation

Used to perform operations for the recorded file:

Click to edit the tag name of the recording file.

Click to delete the tag of the recording file.

Home page. Click it to redirect to the home page of the file list.

Previous page. Click it to redirect to the previous page of the current file list.

Next page. Click it to redirect to the next page of the current file list.

Last page. Click it to redirect to the last page of the file list.

Specific page. Click it to redirect to the specific page of the file list.

Back

Click it to go back to the file page.

Export

Click it to export the selected recording file.

Only one page of recording files can be exported at a time.

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Play Back Specific Tagged Recording

Assume that you want to check and play back the recording files whose tag name is Human in D1 to D4 on October 30, 2021.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > Tag.

Step 3

Click .

Step 4 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 30, 2021 in this example. Step 5 Enter the tag name of the recording file you want to search in Tag Name, which is Human

in this example.

Step 6 Click Search.

Step 7 After the search completes, you can double-click the recording file to view the recording

file in the live view window on the right and edit it as required.

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Manage Tagged Recording

Modify Tag Name

Assume that you want to modify the tag name Human of the recoding files in D1 to D4 on October 30, 2021, to Human Detection.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2

Navigate to Playback > Tag and click .

Step 3 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 30, 2021 in this example. Step 4 Enter the tag name of the recording file you want to search in Tag Name, which is Human

in this example.

Step 5 Click Search.

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Step 6

Select the channel number to filter the recording files that meet the conditions, and click

behind the recording file. Modify the tag name in the pop-up dialog window, which is

Human detection in this example, and click Save.

Step 7 Repeat Step 6 to modify the tag names of other channel recording files.

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Delete Tag

Assume that you want to delete the tag name Human detection in D1 on October 30, 2021. Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Playback > Tag, and tick D1.

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Step 3 Select the time, which is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on October 30, 2021 in this example. Step 4 Enter the tag name of the recording file you want to delete in Tag Name, which is Human

detection in this example.

Step 5 Click Search.

Step 6

Find the tag of the recording file that you want to delete, and click behind the

recording file. Click OK in the pop-up dialog window.

Step 7 Repeat Step 6 to delete the tags of other channel recordings files.

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4.5.5 Clip and Export the Recording File

Assume that you want to intercept a target recording and save it to the USB storage device.

The NVR can recognize USB storage devices formatted as FAT32, exFAT and NTFS.

Method 1

It is applicable for the NVR that cannot be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Enter the Playback page to play back the recording file.

Step 3

Click in the lower-left corner.

When multi-channel recordings are played back, the clipped recording file is the file of the

currently selected channels.

Step 4

Set the start time and end time of the editing, which are 00:11:00 to 00:16:00 in this

example, and then click .

Step 5 Set the name of the recording file, which is Alarm in this example, and click Export.

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Step 6 Unplug the mouse and connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR within

1 minute.

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The recording files with the suffix of .mp4 (R means normal recording, M means alarm recording) will be exported to the root directory of the USB storage device.

Method 2

It is applicable for the NVR which can be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

If the NVR has only one USB port or the USB port has been used, you need to prepare a

USB hub by yourself.

Step 1 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR. Step 2 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 3 Enter the GUI of the NVR. Enter the Playback page to play back the recording file.

Step 4

Click in the lower-left corner.

When multi-channel recordings are played back, the clipped recording file is the recording

file of the currently selected channel.

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Step 5

Set the start time and end time of the editing, which are 00:11:00 to 00:16:00 in this

example, and then click .

Step 6 Set the name of the recording file, which is Alarm in this example, and click Export.

Step 7 Click the drop-down list of the USB Device to select your USB storage device, and click

Export.

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The recording files with the suffix of .mp4 (R means normal recording, M means alarm recording) will be exported to the root directory of the USB storage device.

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4.6 Configuration

On the configuration page, you can configure the primary functional parameters of the device, including channel management, storage management, alarm management, network configuration, and system configuration.

The configuration page supports basic settings and professional settings. Unless otherwise specified, the professional settings are illustrated here.

4.6.1 Show or Hide Professional Setting

Click Configuration to enter the page.

The professional mode is disabled by default. If you want to enable the professional mode for more settings, perform the following operations.

Enter the GUI of the NVR, click Configuration, and find and click Show Pro Settings in the lower- left corner.

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4.6.2 Channel Management

On the channel management page, you can manage cameras and configure OSD display, image parameters, and video parameters.

Camera Management

Overview

Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Camera. You can manage cameras here, such as adding, editing or deleting cameras, upgrading camera

software and viewing camera status.

- Online Camera: It displays the cameras currently in the same local area network as the NVR.

- Added Camera: It displays the cameras that have been successfully added to the NVR.

Parameter & button description

Parameter

Description

Auto Add LAN Cameras

Specifies whether to enable the NVR to automatically add LAN cameras. Once it is enabled, the camera connected to the NVR can be discovered

and added automatically within 2 minutes after the NVR is started. After 2 minutes, the camera can be discovered automatically and a prompt will be displayed through a pop-up window, and you can manually add it.

Online Camera No.

Specifies the number of the camera.

IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the camera.

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Parameter

Description

Model

Specifies the model of the camera.

Status

Specifies the status of the camera. Online indicates that the camera and the NVR are on the same LAN and

the status is normal.

S/N

Specifies the S/N of the camera. The system can only recognize the S/N of the camera that supports the

private protocol of Tenda.

Protocol

Specifies the protocol supported by the camera.

Port

Specifies the port number of the protocol supported by the camera.

Operation

Used to perform operations for the camera:

Click to add the camera to the NVR.

Click to modify the network parameters of the camera (such

as IP address and subnet mask), enable/disable the Auto Add LAN Camera (in the same LAN as the NVR) function, and reset the password of the camera.

The configuration item of different NVRs may differ. The actual

product prevails.

The Auto Add LAN Camera function only takes effect when the

Auto add LAN cameras function is enabled.

Add

Used to add selected Online Camera in batches. When cameras are added in batch, the system uses the user name and

password of the admin account of the NVR to activate the cameras.

Manual

Specifies you can add cameras by entering the IP address, protocol, port, user name, and password of the camera.

Generally used to add cameras that are not in the same LAN as the NVR.

Added Camera

Remaining Bandwidth

Specifies the remaining bandwidth of the access bandwidth of the NVR (used for receiving the camera data). When the bandwidth is insufficient, the camera cannot be added.

Channel

Specifies the channel number of the camera.

Channel name

Specifies the channel name of the camera.

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Parameter

Description

IP address

Specifies the IP address of the camera.

Model

Specifies the model of the camera.

Status

Specifies the status of the camera.

- Connecting... (Logging in...): Specifies the NVR is trying to log in to

the camera.

- Online: The camera is successfully added to the NVR, and you can

view or manage the camera through the GUI of the NVR.

- Exception: The NVR failed to add a camera. The detailed

description is as follows.

• Camera is offline: The camera is not connected to the NVR.

Ensure that the camera is working properly.

• Network is disconnected: The network is disconnected

between the camera and the NVR. Ensure that the network is connected properly between the camera and the NVR, and the network parameters are configured correctly.

• Incorrect user name or password: The user name or

password of the camera is incorrect.

• The user has been locked: The login account of the camera

has been locked.

S/N

Specifies the serial number of the camera.

Firmware Version

Specifies the firmware version of the camera. Protocol

Specifies the protocol used by the camera to connect to the NVR.

Port

Specifies the port number of the protocol used by the camera to connect to the NVR.

Operation

Used to perform operations for the camera:

Click to modify the camera bound to the channel, such as IP

address, protocol, and port.

Click to delete the camera.

Click to upgrade the firmware of the camera.

Delete

Used to delete selected Online Camera in batches.

Upgrade

Specifies you can upgrade the firmware for the selected camera.

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Add Camera

The number of cameras that can be added varies with NVR models, and the actual product prevails. You can add cameras by following the operations below when the number of added cameras does not reach the upper limit.

- If you want to add other brand cameras, connect the camera to the LAN where the

NVR is located using an Ethernet cable.

- When adding cameras in the kit, ensure that the cameras are in the factory settings. If

not, reset the camera first.

- If it is a camera in the wireless video security kit, the camera can be discovered and

added automatically within 2 minutes after the NVR is started. After the NVR is working properly, the camera can be discovered automatically, and you need to add the camera manually.

- In the PoE video security kit, if the camera is connected to the PoE port of the NVR,

the camera will be discovered and added by the system within 2 minutes.

- The number of cameras that can be added of different NVRs may differ. Add cameras

according to the actual situation.

Add Cameras that are in the Same LAN as the NVR.

Step 1 Connect the camera to the LAN where the NVR is located. If the Wi-Fi camera is included

in the video security kit, place the camera within the coverage range of the NVR.

Step 2 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 3 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Camera. Step 4 Find the Online Camera module, then add the camera.

Method 1: Select the camera you want to add according to the S/N, and click Add.

If the user name and password of the camera to be added are different from the NVR, add

the camera by method 2.

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Method 2:

Find the camera you want to add according to the S/N, then click behind the camera.

2. Select the protocol of the camera, enter the port, user name and password, and

click Add.

3. If you want to add other cameras, repeat substeps 1 to 2.

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Wait a moment. The camera is added successfully. You can check the added camera in the Added Camera module.

Add Cameras that are not in the Same LAN as the NVR.

Step 1 Connect the camera to a network that is routable to the NVR using an Ethernet cable. Step 2 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 3 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Camera. Step 4 Find the Online Camera module, and click Manual.

Step 5 Enter the IP address of the camera, select the protocol of the camera, enter the port, user

name and password, and click Add. (The parameters in the figure are for reference only.)

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Wait a moment. The camera is added successfully. You can view the added camera in the Added Camera module.

Upgrade Firmware of the Camera

The device can obtain new or more stable performance through a firmware upgrade.

- Before upgrading the camera firmware, ensure that the status of the camera is

Online.

- After the camera firmware is upgraded successfully, the camera will automatically

reboot and reconnect to the NVR.

- The NVR can recognize USB storage devices formatted as FAT32, exFAT and NTFS.

Method 1

It is applicable for the NVR that cannot be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

Step 1 Visit www.tendacn.com to download the latest upgrade firmware of the corresponding

camera model, and unzip it to the root directory of the USB device.

Step 2 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 3 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Camera.

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Step 4 Find the Added Camera module, and upgrade the firmware of the camera.

Method 1: It is applicable for upgrading the firmware of multiple cameras at the same time.

Find the cameras you want to upgrade according to the S/N, tick the camera channel number, and click Upgrade.

Method 2: It is applicable for upgrading the firmware of a single camera.

Find the camera you want to upgrade according to the S/N, and click behind the camera.

Step 5 Unplug the mouse and insert the USB storage device with the upgrade file in the root

directory within 1 minute. The camera will be upgraded automatically.

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After the upgrade completes, you can unplug the USB device.

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Method 2

It is applicable for the NVR which can be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at the same time.

If the NVR has only one USB port or the USB port has been used, you need to prepare a

USB hub by yourself.

Step 1 Visit www.tendacn.com to download the latest upgrade firmware of the corresponding

camera model, and unzip it to the root directory of the USB device.

Step 2 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR. Step 3 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 4 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Camera. Step 5 Find the Added Camera module, and upgrade the firmware of the camera.

Method 1: It is applicable for upgrading the firmware of multiple cameras at the same time.

Find the cameras you want to upgrade according to the S/N, tick the camera channel number, and click Upgrade.

Method 2: It is applicable for upgrading the firmware of a single camera.

Find the camera you want to upgrade according to the S/N, and click behind the camera.

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Step 6 Select the USB device and upgrade file, and click Upgrade.

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OSD Configuration

Overview

Navigate to Configuration > Channel > OSD.

The On-Screen Display (OSD) function refers to displaying the required information on the screen. This refers to the information displayed on the screen overlaid with the monitoring image at the same time.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Channel

Specifies the channel to be selected for OSD configuration.

Display Name

Specifies whether the channel name can be displayed or hidden on the monitoring image.

Channel Name

Specifies the channel name. You are recommended to modify the channel name to the description of the installation

position of the channel camera so that you can quickly locate each camera when managing multiple cameras.

Display Time

Specifies whether the system can be displayed or hidden on the monitoring image. It is available when the Display Time function is enabled.

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Parameter

Description

Display Week

Specifies whether the week can be displayed or hidden on the monitoring image. It is available when the Display Time function is enabled.

Time Format

Specifies the format of the specific time point. It is available when the Display Time function is enabled.

Font Size

Specifies the font size of the content displayed on the monitoring image, such as channel name and system time.

Property

Specifies the transparency of the content displayed on the monitoring image.

Transparent indicates the transparency of 50%.

Color

Specifies the color of the content displayed on the monitoring image. Only Black&White Auto is supported for now. It indicates that the color is dark of the monitoring image, and the displayed content will become white color. If the color is light of the monitoring image, the displayed content will become black.

Text Overlay

Specifies the displayed content is customized on the monitoring image.

Sync to

Used to synchronize the OSD configuration parameters of the current channel to other channels.

Modify OSD

Assume that the camera of D1 is installed in the living room, you can modify the channel name and location, time display format and location to manage the camera easily.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Click Configuration > Channel > OSD. Step 3 Set Channel, which is D1 in this example. Step 4 Ensure that the Display Name function is enabled, and then modify the channel name,

which is the Living room in this example.

Step 5 Ensure that the Display Time and Display Week function are enabled, and then select the

display date format and time format.

Step 6 Click and drag the time shown in green and the channel name shown in red to the

position you want to display in the live view window on the right (the following figure is

for reference only).

Step 7 Click Save at the bottom of the page.

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After the setting completes, the channel name and position, system time display format and position of the camera D1 are the values currently set.

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Image Configuration

The N6P-4H is taken as an example here.

Overview

Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Image. The N6P-4H is taken as an example here.

The image configuration function enables you to set such parameters as the image parameters, exposure, fill light and backlight to improve the visual effect of the camera monitoring image.

Parameter description

Parameter

Description

Channel

Specifies the channel selected for adjusting the image parameters.

Image Parameters

Image Style

Specifies the monitor image style. Standard, Transparent and Soft are supported for now.

Brightness

Specifies the brightness of the image. The brightness value can be adjusted when the overall monitoring

image is dark or bright. The larger the value, the brighter the image.

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Parameter

Description

Contrast

Specifies the ratio of the lightest area to the darkest area in the image. The contrast value can be adjusted when the sense of layering in the

monitoring image is poor and the contrast between the white and black of the image is insufficient. The larger the value, the greater the contrast between the light and dark of the image.

Saturation

Specifies the vividness of the colors in the image. The larger the value, the more vivid the image color.

Sharpness

Specifies the sharpness of the edges of the image. The larger the value, the more obvious the edges of the image.

Mirror Mode

Specifies the direction of the monitoring image.

- Disable: Specifies the image will not be mirrored.

- Up-Down: Specifies the image will be reversed up and down.

- Left-Right: Specifies the image will be reversed left and right.

- Center: Specifies the image will be changed up and down, left and

right. This mode can be selected when the camera is installed upside down.

Screen Rotation

Specifies the rotation angle can be adjusted of the monitoring image.

- Disable: It specified the image will not be rotated.

- Counterclockwise 90 Degrees: Specifies the image will be rotated

90° to the left.

- Clockwise 90 Degrees: Specifies the image will be rotated 90° to

the right.

Exposure

Video Standard

Specifies the video image standard. PAL (50 Hz) and NTSC (60 Hz) are supported.

- PAL (50 Hz): Specifies the PAL standard. The alternating current

frequency is 50 Hz. It is suitable for such countries as China Mainland, China Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (U.K).

- NTSC (60 Hz): Specifies the NTSC standard. The alternating current

frequency is 60 Hz. It is suitable for such countries as China Taiwan, the United States, Japan and Canada.

Anti-Flicker

Specifies the system sets the electronic shutter of the camera to an integer multiple or 0.5 times the light flickering frequency to prevent streaks in the image.

You can enable this function if the monitoring image has streaks.

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Parameter

Description

Exposure Mode

Specifies the exposure mode of the camera.

- Auto: Specifies both gain and exposure time are automatic. The

exposure time of the image sensor is adjusted according to the brightness of the environment light to get a clear image.

- Gain Priority: Specifies the exposure time is automatically

adjusted according to the manually adjusted gain, the camera can output standard images under different lighting conditions.

- Exposure Priority: Specifies the gain is automatically adjusted

according to the manually adjusted exposure time, the camera can output standard images under different lighting conditions.

- Manual: Specifies both gain and exposure time can be adjusted

manually.

When the fill light mode is Auto, only Auto and Exposure Priority mode are supported.

Day/Night Switch

Mode

Specifies the day and night switching mode of the camera image. Auto Switch is supported for now. It means that the camera

automatically switches to day mode (the monitoring image is always in color) or night mode according to the environment's brightness.

Night Vision Mode

Specifies the camera monitoring image effect at night.

- Black & white: The infrared supplement light of the camera is

enabled, and the monitoring image is always in black and white.

- Full Color: The white supplement light of the camera is enabled,

and the monitoring image is always in color.

- Smart: When a moving object or human figure is detected, the

white light of the camera will be enabled and the monitoring image will be in color, otherwise the infrared light will be enabled and the monitoring image will be in black and white.

Fill Light

Mode

Specifies the fill light mode.

- Auto: Specifies the fill light can be automatically enabled

according to the change of environment light brightness.

- Schedule: Specifies the fill light can be enabled/disabled by preset

time.

- Always on: Specifies the fill light is always enabled.

- Always off: Specifies the fill light is always disabled.

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Parameter

Description

Sensitivity

Specifies the light threshold of the fill light can be enabled automatically. Only available in the fill light mode is Auto.

The higher the sensitivity, the smaller the light threshold that triggers the fill light, and the easier to enable the fill light.

Switch Delay

Specifies the extended time for enabling the fill light after the conditions are met. Only available when the fill light mode is Auto.

Night Vision Mode

Specifies the monitoring image effect of the camera at night. Only available for full-color version cameras.

- Infrared: The infrared supplement light of the camera is enabled,

and the monitoring image is always in black and white.

- Full Color: The white supplement light of the camera is enabled,

and the monitoring image is always in color.

- Smart: When a moving object or human figure is detected, the

white light of the camera will be enabled and the monitoring image will be in color, otherwise the infrared light will be enabled and the monitoring image will be in black and white.

Anti-infrared Overexposure

Used to control the infrared light to ensure proper exposure to objects near the camera. Only available in the Infrared mode.

White Light Brightness

Used to customize the brightness of the white light. Only available in the Full Color mode.

Smart IR

Used to control the brightness of the fill light to ensure proper exposure to objects near the camera. Only available in the Infrared mode.

- Disable: Specifies the Smart IR function of the fill light is disabled.

- Auto: Specifies the fill light and the brightness of the image can be

automatically adjusted to prevent the image from being overexposed.

- Manual: Specifies the fill light and the brightness of the image can

be manually adjusted to prevent the image from being overexposed.

Backlight

Disabled

Specifies the Back Light Compensation (BLC) function is disabled.

WDR

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). When the high brightness area in the monitoring image contrasts with

the low brightness area, the system weakens the high brightness area and brightens the low brightness area, so that both the bright part and the dark part can be seen clearly.

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Parameter

Description

BLC

Back Light Compensation (BLC). Specifies the system exposes the Compensation Area to reach the

appropriate brightness to ensure the clarity of the image.

HLC

Highlight Compensation (HLC). Specifies in a strong light environment, the system will weaken the

strong light area and brighten the dark light area to achieve light balance and make the whole image clearer.

Level

Specifies the level of WDR or HLC. The higher the level, the more obvious the effect.

Compensation Area

Specifies the area to be exposed. Only available when backlight mode is BLC.

White Balance

Specifies the overall color of the image can be adjusted by setting the white balance mode.

- Auto: Specifies the image color can be automatically adjusted

according to the environment color temperature to restore the true color.

- Manual: Specifies that R gain and B gain can be manually adjusted

to adjust the image color.

- Lock: Specifies the current color temperature is locked.

- Fluorescent: Specifies the color of the image can be adjusted

according to the color temperature of the fluorescent light.

- Incandescent: Specifies the color of the image can be adjusted

according to the color temperature of the incandescent light.

- Warm: Specifies the color of the image can be adjusted according

to the color temperature of the warm light.

- Natural: Specifies the color of the image can be adjusted according

to the color temperature of the natural light.

Image Enhancement

3D Noise Reduction

Specifies the image noise reduction. Compare the images of the two frames before and after, target the

noise location and handle noise reduction to make the image clearer and more delicate.

Level

Specifies the level of the 3D noise reduction. The higher the level, the more noise locations are handled by noise

reduction.

If the noise reduction level is too high, the image may be distorted or blurred.

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Parameter

Description

Sync to

Used to synchronize the image configuration parameters of the current channel to other channels.

Adjust Camera Image Parameters

If the monitoring images of D1, D2, D3 and D4 are not clear on the Live View page, you can try to adjust the image parameters of the camera.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Image. Step 3 Adjust the image parameters of camera D2.

1. Select Channel, which is D2 in this example.

2. Modify the relevant parameters such as Brightness, Contrast, Exposure, Backlight and Fill

Light according to the live view effect of the image on the right.

Step 4 Adjust the image parameters of other channel cameras.

Click Sync to at the bottom of the page, and select the channel to synchronize the image

parameter configuration of the D2 camera, which is D1, D3 and D4 in this example.

Step 5 Click Save.

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Set Night Vision Mode of the Camera

Only available in some models of NVR. The actual product prevails.

Assume that you want the monitoring images of D1, D2, D3, and D4 cameras to be colored during the day and night, you can modify the night vision mode of the cameras.

Procedure:

Step 1 Log in to the GUI of the NVR. Step 2 Navigate to Configuration > Channel > Image. Step 3 Set the night vision mode of the D1 camera.

1. Select Channel, which is D1 in this example.

2. Click the drop-down list of Night Vision Mode to modify the night vision mode, which is

Full Color in this example.

Step 4 Adjust the night vision mode of other channel cameras.

Click Sync to at the bottom of the page, and select the channels to synchronize the image

parameter configuration of the D1 camera, which are D2 to D4 in this example.

Step 5 Click Save.

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After the setting completes, the monitoring images of D1, D2, D3 and D4 cameras are in color during the day. The white supplement light is enabled at night so that the monitoring images are also in color.