Ubiquiti UVC-NVR Quick Start Guide

Video Camera

Network Video Recorder
with 500 GB Hard Drive

Model: UVC-NVR

Introduction

Video Camera

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ UniFi® NVR.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the

installation of the UniFiNVR and show you how to configure

the UniFi Video Controller using the UniFi Video Setup Wizard.
This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty terms.

The UniFi Video User Guide is available for download at

downloads.ubnt.com/unifivideo

Package Contents

UniFi NVR Vertical Support Stand

Power Adapter

(19V, 3.42A)

Magnetic Rubber Feet

(Qty. 4)

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency
channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS) requirements.

Power Cord

Network Video Recorder
with 500 GB Hard Drive

Model: UVC-NVR

Quick Start Guide

Hardware Overview

Back Panel

10/100/1000

Ethernet

Power

Unused

Front Panel

Unused

Interface Description

Powers ON or OFF the UniFi NVR.

• Power ON Press the Power button
to turn on the UniFi NVR and start all
services.

Power Button

Reset Button

WARNING: Resetting the UniFi NVR erases all recordings

and configuration settings.

• Soft Power OFF Briefly press the Power
button to stop all services and safely shut
down the UniFi NVR.

• Hard Power OFF Press and hold the
Power button to immediately turn off the
UniFi NVR.

Resets the UniFi NVR to factory defaults.
The UniFi NVR must be fully booted and
running. Press and hold the Reset button
for about 10 seconds. The UniFi NVR will
automatically reboot with default settings.

Reset Button

Unused

Power Button

Hardware Installation

The small form factor of the UniFi NVR allows it to be placed
vertically or horizontally on any flat surface.

Vertical Placement

Place the UniFi NVR in the narrow opening of the Vertical

Support Stand.

Horizontal Placement

Place the four Magnetic Rubber Feet on the bottom of the

UniFiNVR case.

Connecting the UniFi NVR

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet
port.

2. Connect the Power Adapter to the Power port.

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3. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Adapter. Connect the
other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.

Accessing the UniFi NVR Configuration Portal

The UniFi NVR Configuration Portal is accessed by using a web
browser. There are multiple ways to access the portal:

• Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool For users with a

DHCP‑enabled LAN.

• Direct Connection to UniFi NVR Configure the UniFi NVR

by connecting it directly to your computer via Ethernet.

Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool

If it is not already installed, download the Ubiquiti Device
Discovery Tool (v2.3.1) at www.ubnt.com/download#app

1. Press the Power button on the UniFi NVR, and wait about
one minute for it to fully boot up and start all services.

2. Launch the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool.

3. A list of Ubiquiti devices on the network will appear. Locate
UVC-NVR under Product Name and double‑click it.

4. Click Web UI on the right.

5. Go to Configuring the UniFi Video Controller.