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Contents

Preface ································································································································ ················ 1

Part I Local Operations ························································································································ 1

1 Before You Begin ······························································································································ 1

Login ··························································································································································· 2 Local Operations ········································································································································ 2

2 Initial Configuration ························································································································· 5

Preparation ················································································································································ 5 Startup Wizard ··········································································································································· 5

3 Preview ································································································ ············································· 8

Status Icons in the Preview Window ········································································································· 8 Preview Window Toolbar ························································································································· 10 Shortcut Menu in Preview Window ········································································································· 11 Example of Auto-Switch Operation ········································································································· 11 Zoom ························································································································································ 12 Image Configuration ································································································································ 13 Preview Configuration ····························································································································· 14

4 Channel Configuration ································································································ ··················· 16

Channel Management ····························································································································· 16 OSD Configuration ··································································································································· 21 Image Configuration ································································································································ 21 Privacy Mask Configuration ····················································································································· 22

5 PTZ Control ····································································································································· 22

Using the PTZ Toolbar ······························································································································ 23 Configuring and Calling a Preset ·············································································································· 24 Configuring and Calling a Patrol Route ···································································································· 25

6 Recording ································································································································ ······· 26

Encoding Settings ····································································································································· 26 Scheduled Recording ······························································································································· 27 Motion Detection Recording ··················································································································· 28 Alarm Triggered Recording ······················································································································ 30 Manual Recording ···································································································································· 30 Other Recording Types ···························································································································· 31 Disk Management ···································································································································· 31

7 Playback ········································································································································· 32

Instant Playback ······································································································································· 32 Playback Toolbar ······································································································································ 33 Playback by Camera and Date ················································································································· 34 Playback in Corridor Mode ······················································································································ 35 Playback by Tag ········································································································································ 35 Playback by Event ···································································································································· 36 Playback by Smart Search ························································································································ 37

Playback by External File ·························································································································· 39 File Management ····································································································································· 40

8 Backup ············································································································································ 41

Recording Backup ···································································································································· 41 Image Backup ··········································································································································· 44

9 Alarm ·············································································································································· 45

Alarm Input and Output ··························································································································· 45 Motion Detection ····································································································································· 47 Tampering Detection ······························································································································· 49 Video Loss ················································································································································ 50 Alert ························································································································································· 50 Alarm-Triggered Actions ·························································································································· 51

10 Network Configuration ················································································································ 51

Basic Configuration ·································································································································· 52 PPPoE ······················································································································································· 52 MyCloud ··················································································································································· 53 DDNS ························································································································································ 53 Port ·························································································································································· 54 Port Mapping ··········································································································································· 54 Email ························································································································································ 55 IP Control ················································································································································· 56

11 System Configuration ··················································································································· 57

Basic Configuration ·································································································································· 57 Time Configuration ·································································································································· 57 DST Configuration ···································································································································· 57 Serial Port Configuration ·························································································································· 58 User Configuration ··································································································································· 58

12 System Maintenance···················································································································· 60

System Information ································································································································· 60 Network Detection ··································································································································· 62 Log Query ················································································································································· 64 System Restoration ·································································································································· 66 Auto-Maintain ·········································································································································· 66 System Upgrade ······································································································································· 66 S.M.A.R.T. Info ········································································································································· 67

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13 Shutdown ····································································································································· 68

Part II Web-Based Operations ·········································································································· 69

1 Before You Begin ···························································································································· 69

2 Login ··············································································································································· 69

3 Live View ································································································································ ········ 69

4 Playback ········································································································································· 71

5 Configuration ································································································································· 72

Appendix A Technical Specifications ································································································ · 72

Appendix B Acronyms ······················································································································· 82

Preface

This manual describes how to use your NVR locally or on the Web interface. In this manual, the terms IP camera and IPC refer to the same thing: network camera, which requires

a connection to the network. And the IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP camera (also known as network camera) or a Digital Video Server (DVS).

This manual applies to the following models.

Series

Model

NVR201 series

NVR201-04E/08E

NVR201-04EP/08EP

NVR201-04L/08L

NVR201-04LP/08LP

NVR202 series

NVR202-08EP/16EP

NVR202-08E/16E/32E

NVR204 series

NVR204-16E/32E

NVR208 series

NVR208-16/32

NVR304 series

NVR304-16E/32E

NVR308 series

NVR308-32E/64E

Part I Local Operations

1 Before You Begin

Please be aware that the parameters that are grayed out on the system user interface (UI) cannot be modified. The parameters and values displayed may vary with device model, and the figures in this manual are for illustration purpose only.

CAUTION!

 Use the default username admin and password 123456 for your first login.  The default password 123456 is intended only for your first login. To ensure security, please change

the password immediately when you are logged in.

1. Right-click anywhere in the preview window and then choose Menu. The login dialog box is

displayed.

2. Select the username from the drop-down list, enter the correct password, and then click Login.

Local Operations

You can refer to Initial Configuration and complete a quick configuration.

NOTE!

Unless otherwise specified, all operations described in this manual are performed with a mouse. See Mouse Operations for details.

Mouse Operations

In this manual, mouse operations are performed by the right hand.

Table 1-1 Mouse Operations

Name

Action

Description

Left button

Click

 Select or confirm an item.  Select to edit digits, symbols, upper-case or lower-case letters in a

field.

Double-click

Enter or exit full screen mode in preview.

Drag

Draw or move a rectangle on the screen, for example, a motion detection area.

Right button

Click

 Show the shortcut menu.  Exit zoom.  Exit the current window when Cancel or Exit is displayed.

Wheel

Scroll up or down

Scroll up or down a list or a window; or zoom in or out on a playback progress bar.

Front Panel Buttons

The front panel buttons may vary with the NVR model.

Table 1-2 Front Panel Buttons 1

Button

Description

Display the main menu.

Switch to the next tab on the screen or switch the input method.

Auxiliary function button.

Exit the current window.

 / / / : Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation

directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closed. PTZ stands for pan, tilt, and zoom.

 / : Rewind or forward playback for 30 seconds when the playback

toolbar is closed.

 / : Variable-speed forward or rewind when the playback toolbar is

closed.

Confirm an operation, or start/pause the playback.

When logged in, press and hold this button for around 3 seconds till a confirmation message is displayed on the monitor. Click OK to shut down the NVR.

Table 1-3 Front Panel Buttons 2

Button

Description

When logged in, press and hold this button for around 3 seconds till a confirmation message is displayed on the monitor. Click OK to shut down the NVR.

Enter 1; or display the main menu.

Enter 2, A, B, or C; or start instant playback. Enter 3, D, E, or F; or start manual recording.

Enter 4, G, H, or I; or enter the PTZ control interface.

Button

Description

Enter 5, J, K, or L; or switch the screen layout in preview or playback mode.

Enter 6, M, N, or O; or enable or disable arming.

Enter 7, P, Q, R, or S; or take a snapshot.

Enter 8, T, U, or V.

Enter 9, W, X, Y, or Z.

Enter 0 or a space.

Delete

Switch the input method.

Auxiliary function button.

Exit the current window.

Switch to the next tab.

 / / / : Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation

directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closed.

 / : Rewind or forward playback for 30 seconds when the playback

toolbar is closed.

 / : Variable-speed forward or rewind when the playback toolbar is

closed.

 : Confirm an operation; or start or pause playback.

2 Initial Configuration

Preparation

 Make sure that at least one monitor is correctly connected to the VGA or HDMI interface on the

rear panel of the NVR.

 Verify that the hard disk(s) are correctly installed. For detailed steps to install a hard disk, please

refer to the quick guide shipped with your NVR.

Startup Wizard

The startup wizard can guide you to complete the most basic configuration.

1. Choose a language for the system and then click OK.

2. Enable or disable the startup wizard as needed and then click Next.

NOTE!

When disabled, the startup wizard does not show up as the NVR starts. You may enable or disable the startup wizard later under Menu > System > Basic.

3. Enable or disable the Auto-Add IP Camera function as needed and then click Next.

NOTE!

 NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports do not have the Auto-Add IP Camera function.  The Auto-Add IP Camera function can also be enabled or disabled later under Menu > Camera >

Camera.

4. Enter the default admin password 123456 and then click Next.

CAUTION!

The default password 123456 is intended only for your first login. When you are logged in, please change it immediately to ensure account security. A strong password containing at least eight characters is recommended.

5. Select a time zone, and then complete the date and time settings. Review the settings and then

click Next.

6. Set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for your NVR. Use the default settings for

other parameters unless a modification is necessary. Click Next when you are ready.

NOTE!

 For an NVR with multiple Network Interface Cards (NICs), you can configure the NICs and select one

as the default route.

 An internal IPv4 address can be configured if your NVR has PoE ports or switching ports.  The Camera window will not be displayed if the Auto-Add IP Camera function has been enabled in

step 2.

7. Click Search. The discovered IP devices are listed. Select the desired IP device and then click Add.

After the IP device is added successfully, click Next.

8. A 24×7 recording schedule is enabled for all cameras by default, but you may change the

recording type for a camera as needed. Click OK after you have completed the configuration.

3 Preview

Status Icons in the Preview Window

The following icons are used to indicate alarms, recording status, and two-way audio status in a preview window.

Table 3-1 Preview Window Icons

Icon

Description

Tampering alarm

Motion detection alarm

Recording

Two-way audio

Normally, a preview window displays live video from the linked camera. But sometimes No Resource,

No Link, or nothing is displayed. The following figure shows an example.

Table 3-2 Window Status Description

No.

Description

The IP device linked to the window is online, and live video from the IP device is displayed.

The IP device linked to the window is online, but the NVR has insufficient capacity to decode streams from the IP device.

The IP device linked to the window is offline.

No IP device is linked to the window.

3 4

Preview Window Toolbar

A toolbar appears (see below) when you click in a preview window.

Figure 3-1 Preview Pane Toolbar

Table 3-3 Preview Window Toolbar Description

Button

Name

Description

PTZ Control

Click to display the PTZ control panel for a PTZ camera.

Manual Recording

Click to start recording live video to the NVR. The button turns

into when recording is started. To stop recording, click .

Instant Playback

Click to start playing the recording in the last 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Zoom

Click to zoom in on a certain area of the image.

Image Config

Click to change the mode and adjust image settings. Image configuration can also be made under Menu > Camera > Image.

Manual Capture

Click to take a snapshot.

To view or back up a snapshot, click Menu > Backup > Image.

Camera Info

Place the mouse cursor on it for live video information.

Start Talk

Click to start two-way audio with a remote device connected to

the NVR. To stop, click .

Switch Camera

Click to link another camera to the current window.

Note: NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports do not have this function.

Exit

Click to quit the toolbar.

Shortcut Menu in Preview Window

A shortcut menu appears (see figure in the table below) when you right-click in a preview window.

Table 3-4 Shortcut Menu Description

Description

Screenshot

Single Screen

Select the desired camera for live video in full screen.

Multi-Screen

Select the desired screen layout.

Corridor

Click to view video in corridor mode in a variety of windows.

Note: You may also click Menu > System > Preview and select the desired corridor

layout from the Default Layout dropdown list.

Previous Screen

Next Screen

Switch to the previous or next screen.

Start Auto-Switch

Stop Auto-Switch

Start or stop auto-switching one or multiple preview windows.

Playback

Display the playback window.

Display the main menu.

Example of Auto-Switch Operation

Auto-switch requires you to configure the screen layout, windows, the linked cameras, and the autoswitch interval.

This example describes how to configure auto-switch for five cameras based on a 4-window screen layout.

1. Right-click anywhere in the preview window, and then click Multi-Screen > 4 Screens. Four

windows are displayed.

NOTE!

Depending on the model of your NVR, the number of windows that can be displayed may vary.

2. Right-click anywhere in the preview window and then click Start Auto-Switch. Auto-switch

starts to display four windows on the first screen and then the fifth window on the second screen at the set interval.

NOTE!

The default auto-switch interval is eight seconds, which can be modified under Menu > System >

Preview.

Zoom

This function allows you to zoom in on an area of images in a preview window for details.

1. Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar.

2. In the small window in the lower right corner, click and drag your mouse to specify an area to

zoom in on.

Image Configuration

This function allows you to adjust image settings to capture optimal images from a camera.

1. Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar.

2. Select an appropriate mode and then adjust the settings.

Table 3-5 Image Parameter Description

Icon

Meaning

Description

Contrast

Defines the degree of difference between the lightest (white) and darkest (black) parts of an image. Setting a greater value increases contrast.

Hue

Purity of colors in an image.

Saturation

The amount of color in a specified hue.

Brightness

Brightness of images.

The images appear brighter when a greater value is set.

3. Click OK to save the settings and exit.

Preview Configuration

Normally, you can start live view after completing the configuration by following the startup wizard. To modify preview settings, perform the following steps.

1. Click Menu > System > Preview.

2. Modify the settings as needed, for example, video output, resolution and the default layout.

NOTE!

The output interfaces provided and the number of windows supported may vary with the NVR model.

3. Configure view.

Configure view to link cameras to intended windows. The following example describes how to switch the windows linked to D1 and D2 cameras.

Step 1: Click window 1 on the right to select it, and then click D2 in the Camera column on the left. Now D2 appears in window 1, and None appears in window 2.

NOTE!

Now the camera D1 icon is grayed out and displayed as , which means camera D1 is not linked to any preview window.

Step 2: Click window 2 on the right to select it, and then click D1 in the Camera column on the left. Now D1 appears in window 2, and cameras D1 and D2 are linked to their previous windows respectively.

4. Click Apply to complete the configuration

4 Channel Configuration

Channel Management

Before you start, make sure the IP device to add is connected to your NVR via network. The IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP camera (also known as network camera) or a Digital Video Server (DVS).

CAUTION!

Make sure an IP device is connected to one NVR only. Otherwise, unwanted issues may arise.

Adding an IP Device

This section provides three options to add an IP device. Some options are not applicable to all NVR models. Choose one as appropriate.

Option 1

NOTE!

Normally, all the IP devices discovered can be added, and appears in the Status column to indicate that a device is added successfully. In the case of a failure, check network connection and verify that the username and password for the IP device are correct. To modify the username and

password for an IP device, click .

1. Click Menu > Camera > Camera.

NOTE!

 With Auto-Add IP Camera selected, the NVR can automatically add the discovered IP cameras but

may also change their IP addresses. Disable this function if you have more than one NVR on the network.

 The Auto-Add IP Camera function is not available to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports.

2. The system automatically performs a quick search. You may click Refresh to search and refresh

again.

NOTE!

To search for IP devices on a specified network segment, click Search.

3. Click to add the desired IP device.

 Clicking One-click Add will add all the discovered IP devices, as long as the total number does

not exceed the upper limit allowed by the NVR.

 After clicking Custom Add, you may:

Select a discovered IP device and click Add to add it.

Complete settings for an IP device manually, including its IP address, and then click Add to add it.

NOTE!

For a multi-channel DVS, select the desired channels and then click OK to add cameras connected to the DVS.

Option 2

NOTE!

This option is not applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports.

1. Click in a preview window.

2. Select the desired IP device and then click Add.

Option 3

NOTE!

 This option is only applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports.  A channel corresponding to a PoE port or a switching port cannot be deleted.

1. Connect an IP camera to a PoE port or a switching port on the NVR with a network cable. The

NVR automatically connects to the IP camera.

2. Click Menu > Camera > Camera and check connection status of the IP camera.

NOTE!

 If a camera added via ONVIF is offline, click for the camera, set Add Mode to Manual, and then

change its username and password to the actual one.

 For a NVR with PoE ports, appears in the Status column if the power output from a PoE port is

below or above the rated power of the camera connected to the PoE port.

Managing an IP Device

Click Menu > Camera > Camera.

Edit an IP device

Select the channel to edit and then click . Modify the settings as needed and then click OK.

NOTE!

To link a channel to another IP device, change the current IP address into that of the desired IP device, modify other settings as appropriate, and then click OK.

Delete an IP device

 To delete an IP device, click . A confirmation message appears. Click OK to proceed.  To delete multiple IP devices at a time, select them and then click Delete. A confirmation

message appears. Click OK to delete the selected IP devices.

NOTE!

A channel corresponding to a PoE port or a switching port cannot be deleted.

Use the advanced function

The Advanced function is mainly used to change the IP address of an IP device that is online (with

displayed) and connected to your NVR via the private protocol.

To change the IP address of an IP device, click for the device in the Advanced column, and then modify its IP address. Edit other settings as needed.

NOTE!

The Advanced function is not intended for a DVS. Its IP address can be modified on the Web interface.

Upgrade an IP camera

Only online IP cameras (with displayed) connected via the private protocol can be upgraded.

 Cloud upgrade: Select the desired IP camera and then click . A confirmation message

appears. Click OK to start upgrade.

 Local upgrade: Select the desired IP camera and then click . In the window displayed, locate

the upgrade file in the USB storage device and then click OK to start upgrade.

OSD Configuration

On Screen Display (OSD) are characters that you want to display together with video images, for example, date and time, camera name, and surveillance location.

1. Click Menu > Camera > OSD.

2. Select the desired camera and enter a name for the camera.

3. Configure OSD by selecting the desired date and time formats and enabling time and/or name

display. To change the OSD position on the screen, use the mouse to drag it in the preview window on the left.

4. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Image Configuration

1. Click Menu > Camera > Image.

2. Select the desired camera and then drag the sliders to adjust settings.

NOTE!

 The Image Rotation parameter is used to change image orientation and sometimes to achieve

corridor mode. For example, you can rotate images 90 degrees clockwise by selecting 90° CW, or rotate images 90 degrees counterclockwise by selecting 90° CCW.

 In corridor mode, operations to areas of interest (such as zoom and motion detection areas) also

work in corridor mode.

 The changed image settings apply to both live and recorded videos.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Privacy Mask Configuration

1. Click Menu > Camera > Privacy Mask.

2. Select the desired camera, select Enable Privacy Mask, and then use the mouse to specify

privacy mask areas, which are marked with different colors.

NOTE!

Up to four privacy mask areas are allowed. Clicking a Clear button clears the mask area with the same color.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

5 PTZ Control

PTZ (means pan, tilt, and zoom) control allows you to control the rotation speed, viewing direction, iris, focus of a PTZ camera and turn on or off its wiper (if applicable) from a remote location. In addition, you can set preset positions (presets for short) for a PTZ camera.

NOTE!

PTZ control is applicable to PTZ cameras only and depends on the functions and protocols supported by the PTZ cameras. Refer to PTZ camera specifications for details when you use this function.

Using the PTZ Toolbar

1. Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar.

2. Operate the PTZ camera using the PTZ toolbar. For details about how to use the PTZ toolbar, see

PTZ Toolbar Buttons.

Table 5-1 PTZ Toolbar Buttons

Button

Description

Control the rotation direction of the PTZ camera or stop rotation.

Adjust the zoom, focus, and iris of the PTZ camera.

Note: You can also zoom in or out using the scroll wheel on your mouse.

Control the rotation speed of the camera. 1 means the slowest speed, and 9 means the fastest.

Click to display the PTZ management window.

Button

Description

 Turn on/off the light.  Turn on/off the wiper.  Use 3D positioning.

Note:

 Make sure the camera supports 3D positioning before you use

this function.

 Zoom in or out on the image by dragging your mouse in the 3D

positioning window. Dragging from the top down will zoom in. Dragging from the down top will zoom out.

Preset button.

 Save a preset, including the current position and status of the

camera.

 Call a preset so the PTZ camera goes to the preset position.

Note: Before you select a preset number, check whether a preset has been configured for this preset number. Otherwise, the new preset will replace the current one.

Patrol route button. Start or stop patrol.

Configuring and Calling a Preset

1. Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar.

2. Click Set. The PTZ Management window is displayed.

3. Configure presets. a. Use the directional buttons to rotate the PTZ camera to the desired position, select a preset

number that is not in use, and then click to save the preset.

b. To add more presets, repeat the above operations.

4. To call a preset, click for the desired preset number. The camera rotates to the preset

position.

Configuring and Calling a Patrol Route

NOTE!

Up to four patrol routes are allowed for each PTZ camera, and each patrol route can have up to eight presets.

1. Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar.

2. Click Set. The PTZ Management window is displayed.

3. Click to add a keypoint. In the Preset Configuration window, select the desired preset, set

the duration (length of time the camera dwells on the preset) and the rotation speed as required, and then click OK. Repeat this step to add all the key points for the patrol route.

4. Click for the desired patrol route to start patrol. To stop patrol, click .

NOTE!

 The duration ranges from 0 to 1800 seconds, and the default is 10 seconds. The rotation speed

ranges from 1 to 9, and the default is 5.

 and are used to modify and delete a preset respectively.

 and are used to adjust the sequence of key points. Click to move upper, and click to

move down.

 is used to delete all the key points.

6 Recording

You can record video after finishing the basic configuration as described in Initial Configuration.

Encoding Settings

1. Click Menu > Camera > Encoding.

2. Select the desired camera and stream type, and then complete other settings. Three stream

types are provided:

 Normal: main stream intended for scheduled recording.  Event: main stream intended for manual recording and recording triggered by specified events

such as alarm inputs or motion detection alarms. Encoding settings for this stream type also apply to manual recording.

 Sub Stream: intended for low resolution video in scenarios such as local monitoring or remote

monitoring on a mobile device.

NOTE!

 By default the main stream is intended for storage. To choose the sub stream for storage, select Sub

Stream from the Storage Mode drop-down list.

 Bitrate types include Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR). Image quality is adjustable

only when Bitrate Type is set to VBR.

 The parameters and options displayed in this window may vary with the camera model.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Scheduled Recording

Scheduled recording records video according to a schedule. It is different from manual recording and alarm-triggered recording. A 24×7 recording schedule is enabled by default and may be edited as needed to record video in specified periods only.

1. Click Menu > Storage > Recording.

2. Set a recording schedule. a. Select the desired camera and then select Enable Schedule (which is selected by default). b. Click Edit.

3. Set recording period(s) as needed, and make sure you select Normal from the Type drop-down

list(s).

NOTE!

 All Day is selected by default. You may clear the check box and set up to eight different periods for

each day.

 Scheduled recording (Normal) is the default recording type. If you select any other recording type,

make sure you have enabled the corresponding alarm function and have configured alarm-triggered recording.

 To apply the schedule to other day(s), select the day(s) right to Copy To.

4. After you have completed the configuration, click OK.

NOTE!

To apply the settings to other cameras, click Copy and then select the desired cameras.

Motion Detection Recording

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Motion.

2. Select the desired camera, and then select the check box to enable motion detection.

NOTE!

By default, motion detection applies to the whole area covered by the camera lens when enabled, , and motion detection recording will be triggered for the camera when a motion detection alarm occurs. If a motion detection area and motion detection recording have been configured before, they will still be effective when you enable motion detection in step 2.

3. Click and drag the mouse to specify a motion detection area. Adjust detection sensitivity by

dragging the slider.

4. Configure motion detection recording: click right to Trigger Actions, click the Recording tab,

select the desired camera, and then click OK.

5. Set a recording schedule under Menu > Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see

Scheduled Recording. Make sure Recording Type is set to Motion. After being set, the recording

schedule appears in green color that specifically stands for motion detection recording in the system. The following figure shows an example.

Alarm Triggered Recording

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Input/Output.

2. Configure alarm input: select the desired camera, click , select Enable, select a trigger mode,

and then click OK.

NOTE!

To apply the same settings to other camera(s), click Copy and then select the desired camera(s).

3. Configure alarm triggered recording: click right to Trigger Actions, click the Recording tab,

select the desired camera, and then click OK.

4. Set a recording schedule under Menu > Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see

Scheduled Recording. Make sure Recording Type is set to Alarm. After being set, the recording

schedule appears in red color that specifically stands for alarm-triggered recording. The following shows an example.

Manual Recording

Two options are available:

 Option 1

Click the desired preview window and then click on the toolbar to start recording.

Click to stop.

 Option 2

Click Menu > Manual > Recording, select the desired camera, and then click Start to start recording.

To stop recording, select the camera and then click Stop.

Other Recording Types

Other recording types:

 Motion detection AND alarm triggered recording (M and A for short): recording is triggered only

when a motion detection alarm AND an input alarm occur simultaneously.

 Motion detection OR alarm triggered recording (M or A for short): recording is triggered when a

motion detection alarm OR an input alarm occurs.

For more details, see Motion Detection Recording.

Disk Management

Make sure hard disks are correctly installed before you start. Only admin can format a hard disk and set disk properties.

1. Click Menu > Storage > Hard Disk.

NOTE!

The Hard Disk tab displays disk information such as total capacity, free space, and disk status.

2. Manage hard disks.

 Set disk properties: Click and then select Read/Write or Read Only as needed.

 Format a hard disk: Click for the desired disk and then confirm to proceed. You may select

multiple hard disks and then click Format to format in batch.

NOTE!

 The NVR can automatically format newly installed hard disks.  Format a hard disk with caution. It erases all the data on it.

7 Playback

Instant Playback

Instant playback plays the video recorded during the last five and a half minutes. If no recording is found, it means there is no recording during this period.

1. Click the desired preview window, and then click on the toolbar to start instant playback.

2. Drag the slider to control the progress. Pause and resume as needed.

Playback Toolbar

Figure 7-1 Playback Toolbar

Table 7-1 Playback Toolbar

Button

Description

Show playback progress.

Note: After playback starts, you may drag the slider to start directly from a desired point.

Timeline.

Zoom out or zoom in.

/ /

Play, pause, stop.

Rewind or forward 30 seconds.

Slow down or speed up.

Note: You can click to restore the normal playback speed after

clicking , and vice versa.

Forward by frame

Start or stop clipping video.

Take a snapshot.

Lock.

Button

Description

Add a default or custom tag.

Manage files.

Zoom in on images. For more details, see Zoom.

Adjust sound volume for the current window.

Playback by Camera and Date

Use this method to play recordings retrieved by camera and date.

1. Right-click the mouse and then choose Playback.

2. Select the desired camera(s).

NOTE!

You can select multiple cameras for synchronous playback. Clicking Max. Camera for Playback will select the maximum number of cameras allowed by the NVR . The playback performance varies with the NVR model.

3. Double-click the desired date to start playback.

NOTE!

 You may also select a date and then click to start playing video recorded on that date.  The calendar uses different flags to indicate different recording statuses. If a camera has common

recordings on a date, the date has a blue flag on the calendar, for example, . If a camera has

event type recording on a date, the date has a red flag on the calendar, for example, . A date

with no flag, for example, , indicates there is no recording on this date.

 The first progress bar indicates playback progress of the video playing in the highlighted window.

The second progress bar indicates the overall playback progress for the selected cameras.

Playback in Corridor Mode

Recordings can be played in corridor mode in multiple windows.

1. In the playback window, select Corridor from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select the desired cameras and then double-click the desired date to start playback.

Playback by Tag

Tags are used to mark time points with useful information such as an event name or a location. With tags you can locate time points quickly and search for the related recordings.

Adding a Tag

1. Right-click and then click choose Playback.

2. Add a tag using one of the following methods:

 Click to add a default tag named TAG.

 Click to add a custom tag. You need to set a name for the tag, for example, tag1.

3. Manage tags: click , and you can view, edit and delete the listed tags as needed.

Playback by Tag

1. In the playback window, select Tag from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select the desired camera, set the time period, and then click Search.

3. Click for the desired tag to start playback.

Playback by Event

You can specify an event type to search for and play videos recorded for one or more cameras during a specified time period.

1. In the playback window, select Event from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Select the desired event type, for example, motion. Select the desired camera, set the time

period, and then click Search.

3. Click for the desired recording to start playback.

Playback by Smart Search

This function provides an efficient way to review recordings containing smart search results such as detected motions. In smart playback mode, the system analyzes recordings for smart search results. If such results are detected, the progress bar is highlighted in green color, and the video plays at the normal speed, allowing you enough time to catch details. Otherwise, the video plays at 16x speed to save time.

NOTE!

Motion detection is the default smart search mode.

1. In the playback window, select Smart from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Click for the desired camera to start smart playback.

3. Click . The smart search window is displayed. By default, the full screen is the smart search

area.

4. Set smart search rules.

Table 7-2 Smart Search Buttons

Button

Description

Button

Description

Search motion detection in full screen

Clear the screen

Draw rectangle(s) on the screen

Exit – –

5. Click to start.

NOTE!

Setting smart search rules for motion detection require support from the camera.

Playback by External File

Use this function to play recordings stored in an external storage device, for example, a USB drive or a portable hard drive.

1. In the playback window, select External File from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.

2. Click Refresh and then wait for the NVR to read the external storage device.

3. Select the desired recording file and then click to start playback.

File Management

File management allows you to manage video clips, tags, snapshots taken during playback, and lock or unlock files.

1. Take snapshot during playback. a. Click in the playback window to take a snapshot of the desired image. b. Click and then click the Playback Image tab to view the snapshot.

c. Select the desired image file(s) and then click Backup to save them to the storage device.

NOTE!

The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

2. Lock files. a. Click for the recording you want to lock in the playback window. b. Click and then click the Locked File tab to view the locked file. You can also perform the

following operations:

To unlock a file, click . If changes to , the file is unlocked.

To back up a file, select the file and then click Backup.

8 Backup

Recording Backup

Backup, also known as recording backup, is the process of querying video stored on a hard disk of the NVR and then saving the recording to a USB storage device as a file.

Recording backup has the following conditions:

 The USB storage device has a FAT32 or an NTFS file system and is correctly connected to the

NVR.

 Permission is required.  The recording to back up is stored on a hard disk of the NVR.

NOTE!

By default a recording is backed up as a .mp4 file.

Normal Backup

1. Click Menu > Backup > Normal.

NOTE!

All cameras are selected by default.

2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE!

You can lock/unlock and play recording files in this window.

3. Select the desired recording(s) and then click Backup.

4. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The recording(s) will be

saved to the specified directory.

NOTE!

 You may want to create a new folder for the recording(s) by clicking New Folder.  By clicking Format you can format a connected USB device into a FAT32 file system.  A progress bar (e.g., Exporting X/Y) is displayed to indicate the progress, where X indicates the

current number being backed up, and Y indicates the total number of recordings. To cancel the operation, click Cancel.

 A backup file is named in this format: camera name-recording start time.file extension. For example,

Ch9-20150630183546.mp4.

Video Clip Backup

A recording can be clipped and saved to a USB storage device.

1. Open the playback window. For the detailed steps, see Playback.

2. After playback starts, click and on the playback toolbar to clip videos.

3. Click and then click the Video Clip tab to view video clips.

4. Select the desired video clip(s) and then click Backup.

5. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected video clips

are saved to the specified directory.

Image Backup

NOTE!

The default format of image backup is JPEG.

1. Click Menu > Backup > Image.

2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE!

The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

3. Select the desired file(s) and then click Backup.

4. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected files are

saved to the specified directory.

9 Alarm

Alarm Input and Output

Alarm Input

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Input/Output.

2. Click for the desired camera, select Enable, select a trigger mode as needed, and then click

OK.

3. Click right to Trigger Actions and then configure action(s) to trigger. For more details, see

Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE!

 The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with the NVR model.  Actions that can be triggered may vary with the alarm type.

4. Click right to Arming Schedule and set an arming schedule as needed.

NOTE!

 The default schedule is 24×7. You may modify it as needed and set up to eight periods for each day.

Overlapping time periods are not allowed.

 To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to Copy To.  To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy and then select the cameras.

Alarm Output

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Input/Output.

2. Click for the desired camera, and then set the default status and duration. After you have

completed the settings, click OK.

NOTE!

To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy and then select the desired cameras.

Motion Detection

A motion detection alarm occurs when an object inside the detection area moves to certain extent.

NOTE!

By default, motion detection applies to the whole area covered by the camera lens when enabled, and motion detection recording will be triggered for the camera when a motion detection alarm occurs. If a motion detection area and motion detection recording have been configured before, they will still be effective when you enable motion detection in Step 2.

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Motion.

2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable motion detection.

3. Use the mouse to draw a detection area, and drag the slider to set detection sensitivity.

4. Click right to Trigger Actions and configure action(s) to trigger. For the detailed steps to

configure actions, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE!

 The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with the NVR model.  Actions that can be triggered may vary with the alarm type.

5. Click right to Arming Schedule and then set an arming schedule as needed.

NOTE!

 The default schedule is 24×7. You may modify it as needed and set up to eight periods for each day.

Overlapping time periods are not allowed.

 To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to Copy To.

6. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Tampering Detection

A tampering detection alarm occurs when the camera lens is covered.

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Tampering.

2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable tampering detection.

3. Click right to Trigger Actions and configure action(s) to trigger. For the detailed steps to

configure actions, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.

4. Click right to Arming Schedule and then set an arming schedule as needed.

5. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Video Loss

A video loss alarm occurs when the NVR loses video signals from a camera.

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Video Loss.

By default, video loss alarm is enabled for every channel. To disable it, click , and the icon changes to .

2. Click right to Trigger Actions and configure action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-

Triggered Actions.

NOTE!

The following actions are not supported for the current channel: recording, preset and preview.

3. Click right to Arming Schedule and then set an arming schedule as needed.

4. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Alert

The NVR reports an alert when an event occurs in the system. The following are some alerts and their definitions in the system.

 Storage Error: Recording failed.

 Disk Offline: A disk is not properly connected or is damaged.

 Disk Abnormal: A disk cannot be accessed.  Illegal Access: The username does not exist or the password is incorrect.  Network Disconnected: Network connection is lost.  IP Conflict: Devices on the network use the same IP addresses.

Perform the following steps to configure an alert:

1. Click Menu > Alarm > Alert.

2. Select an alert type, select Enable for the desired actions, and then select the camera(s) for

which you want to enable alarm output.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Alarm-Triggered Actions

An alarm can trigger actions, for example, buzzer, recording, and preview. The supported actions may vary with the NVR model.

Alarm-Triggered Buzzer

The NVR makes a buzzing sound when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered E-mail

The NVR e-mails an alarm message to a specified email address when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Recording

The NVR records video from a specified camera when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Preset

A PTZ camera rotates to a preset position when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Preview

The NVR plays live video in full screen when an alarm occurs.

Alarm-Triggered Alarm Output

The NVR outputs an alarm to trigger actions by a third-party device when an alarm occurs.

10 Network Configuration

Network configuration is required if your NVR operates in a network.

NOTE!

The default IP address is 192.168.0.30 for NIC 1 and 192.168.1.30 for NIC 2.

Basic Configuration

1. Click Menu > System > Network > Basic.

2. Set the network parameters as needed.

The NVR provides three working modes:

 Multi-address mode: The two NICs work independently and can be configured separately. Either

NIC can be chosen as the default route, and data will be forwarded through this NIC when the NVR connects to the extranet.

 Load balance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address and work together to share

network traffic.

 Net fault-tolerance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address. In cases where one

NIC fails, the other takes over service seamlessly from the faulty one to ensure network connectivity.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

NOTE!

 If a DHCP server is available on the network, you can enable DHCP so the NVR automatically obtains

an IP address from the DHCP server.

 If your NVR has a PoE port or a switching port, you can configure an internal NIC IPv4 address.

PPPoE

The NVR allows access through Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE).

1. Click Menu > System > Network > PPPoE.

2. Select PPPoE, and then enter the username and password provided by your Internet Service

Provider (ISP). The network information will appear under IP Info when dial-up succeeds.

NOTE!

If your NVR has multiple NICs, PPPoE dial-up will be implemented through the NIC specified as the default route.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

MyCloud

1. Click Menu > System > Network > myCloud.

2. myCloud is enabled by default. If it is disabled, select the check box to enable it.

NOTE!

Scan the QR code to download the app to your cell phone. If it is already on your cell phone, open the app and scan the QR code to obtain the registration code.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

DDNS

If your NVR connects to the public network through PPPoE, you may use Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to access your NVR. Simply put, you can access your NVR through a Web client by visiting the domain name linked to its IP address.

1. Click Menu > System > Network > DDNS.

2. Enable DDNS, select a DDNS type, and then complete other settings.

NOTE!

 The domain name is the one you have successfully registered at a domain name registration website

(for example, DynDNS).

 The username and password are those of the account you have registered at the domain name

registration website (for example, DynDNS).

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Port

1. Click Menu > System > Network > Port.

2. Configure ports as planned.

NOTE!

A valid port number ranges from 1 to 65535, among which 21, 23, 2000, 3702 and 60000 are reserved for other purposes. Make sure each port number configured is unique.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Port Mapping

Two port mapping methods are available: Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and manual mapping. UPnP enables the NVR to discover other devices on the network and establish network services such as data sharing and communication.

This section describes how to use UPnP for port mapping. You may also configure port mapping manually with UPnP disabled. To use UPnP in your NVR, you must enable UPnP in the router to which your NVR is connected. With UPnP enabled for Network Address Translation (NAT), the ports on the NVR can be mapped automatically to the router, and computers can access your NVR from outside the LAN.

1. Click Menu > System > Network > Port Mapping.

2. UPnP is enabled by default. Select the desired mapping type from the drop-down list. To map

ports manually, select Manual and then set external ports for the router.

NOTE!

If your NVR has multiple NICs, port mapping will be implemented through the NIC specified as the default route.

3. Click Refresh and check that Active is displayed for these ports in the Status column.

4. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

1. Click Menu > System > Network > Email.

2. Configure the related parameters.

If server authentication is required, you need to enter the correct username and password.

NOTE!

 Enter a valid SMTP server address and port number, and then select Enable SSL if required.  Select Attach Image if you want to send snapshots via email. Only some NVR models support image

attachment.

3. Click Test. The test result will appear, no matter the test succeeds or fails. In the case of a failure,

please review the settings and check the network status.

IP Control

Use this function to enhance security by allowing or forbidding access to the NVR from specified IP addresses.

1. Click Menu > System > Network > IP Control.

2. Select Enable IP Control, select Blacklist or Whitelist from the drop-down list, set the start and

end IP addresses, and then click Add.

NOTE!

 If Blacklist is selected, the NVR denies remote access from the IP address(es) on the list.  If Whitelist is selected, the NVR only allows remote access from the IP address(es) on the list.

However, if Whitelist is selected with no IP address specified, remote access to the NVR will be denied.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

11 System Configuration

Basic Configuration

1. Click Menu > System > Basic.

2. Configure the parameters.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

NOTE!

 Only admin can set Enable Password.  If Enable Password is not selected, no password is required for login to the NVR. However, a

username and password is required for a re-login after a logout.

Time Configuration

1. Click Menu > System > Time > Time.

2. Select the correct time zone, and then set date and time formats and the system time.

3. To use Network Time Protocol (NTP), enable NTP by selecting the check box, and then set the IP

address and port number of the NTP server and an update interval.

4. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

DST Configuration

1. Click Menu > System > Time > DST.

2. Enable DST by selecting the check box, and then set the start time, end time, and DST bias.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

Serial Port Configuration

Serial port settings in the NVR should be consistent with those in the connected serial device. Serial port configuration is required for PTZ control.

1. Click Menu > System > Serial.

2. Configure the parameters for the serial port.

NOTE!

You may set Port Usage to Keyboard to control a PTZ camera with a specialized surveillance keyboard.

3. Click Apply to complete the configuration.

User Configuration

A user group is a collection of operation permissions in the system. When a user group is assigned to a user, this user has all the permissions specified for the user group.

There are three user types in the system:

 Admin: The default super administrator in the system and has full permissions. The initial

password for admin is 123456.

 Operator: By default an operator has basic permissions and access to cameras.  Guest: By default a guest has access to cameras.

NOTE!

Only admin can add, delete and modify users.

1. Click Menu > System > User.

2. User configuration

 Add a user.

a. Click Add. b. Set the username, password, user group and permissions. c. After you have completed the configuration, click OK.

 Delete a user: Click . A confirmation message appears. Click Yes to proceed.

 Modify a user: Click . You can modify the password, user group, and permission. Click OK to

save the modification.

NOTE!

The new password takes effect at the user's next login.

12 System Maintenance

System Information

Click Menu > Maintain > System Info to view the basic NVR information for maintenance purpose.

System Info

View the basic information such as the device model, serial number, and firmware version.

Camera

Click the Camera tab to view camera status.

Camera Info

Click the Camera Info tab for information about the added IP devices.

Recording

Click the Recording tab to view recording status and stream settings.

Online User

Click the Online User tab for information about users who are currently logged in.

Network

Click the Network tab to view network settings.

Disk

Click the Disk tab to view the hard disk status and disk properties.

Network Detection

Traffic

Click Menu > Maintain > Net Detect to view network traffic information.

Net Detect

To test network delay and packet loss rate, follow these steps:

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Net Detect.

2. Enter the test address and then click Test.

 If the test succeeds, test results including average delay and packet loss rate are displayed.  If the test fails, it indicates that the destination is unreachable.

To capture and save packets, follow these steps:

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Net Detect.

2. Select the USB storage device and specify the port number and IP address.

3. Click right to the desired NIC to start capturing packets. Click Cancel to stop.

NOTE!

The backup file of the captured packets is named in NIC name_time.pcap format and is saved in the root directory of the USB storage device. Click Open to view the file.

Log Query

Logs contain information about user-performed operations and device status. By analyzing logs, you can keep track of device operation status and view detailed alarm information.

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Log.

2. Set query condition, including the start time and end time, main log type and sub type.

3. Click Query to view results.

Import/Export

Configurations and maintenance information can be exported to a storage device and saved as files for backup. A configuration file can also be imported to the NVR to restore configurations.

Only admin can perform these operations.

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Backup.

2. Import or export configurations.

 To export device configurations, click Export. A .xml file will be created in the specified directory

when export is completed.

 To export maintenance information, click Export Maintain Info. A .tgz file will be created in the

specified directory when export is completed.

 To import device configurations, double-click the target folder containing the .xml file, select the

file, and then click Import.

CAUTION!

Delete files with caution. The delete operation is irreversible.

System Restoration

Use this function to restore some or all settings to factory defaults:

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Restore.

2. Choose a way as needed:

 Click Default to reset all settings except the following to factory defaults: network settings, user

settings, and time settings (including DST).

 Click Factory Default to reset all settings to factory defaults.

3. Click OK to proceed.

The NVR will restart automatically to restore factory default settings.

NOTE!

Restoring the system in either way does not delete recordings or operation logs in the NVR.

Auto-Maintain

Set the NVR to restart as scheduled and delete files as needed. Only admin can perform this operation.

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Auto-Maintain.

2. Set a time for auto-restart, and choose a way to delete files automatically.

CAUTION!

Files that are deleted automatically cannot be recovered.

System Upgrade

Choose an option to upgrade the NVR system:

 Local upgrade: upgrade using an upgrade file saved in a USB storage device.  Upgrade by cloud: upgrade through a cloud server.

CAUTION!

 Maintain a normal power supply during upgrade. Use an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) if

necessary.

 The NVR restarts automatically to load the new system when the upgrade is completed.

Local upgrade:

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Upgrade.

2. Select the upgrade file in the USB storage device, and then click Upgrade.

Cloud upgrade

CAUTION!

 Verify that the DNS server is fully functional before you start. DNS settings can be configured under

Menu > System > Network > Basic.

 Cloud upgrade speed is affected by network connectivity.

1. Click Menu > Maintain > Upgrade.

2. Click Check to check for a new version.

 If a new version is detected, the version number and build date will be displayed. Click Upgrade

to proceed.

 If the current version is up to date, a message will appear to notify you.

S.M.A.R.T. Info

The NVR supports S.M.A.R.T. and can check the head, platter, motor, and circuit of hard disks to evaluate their health status.

NOTE!

Evaluation statuses include Healthy, Failure, and Bad Sectors. It is recommended to replace the disk if the status is Failure. For further information about hard disks, contact your local dealer.

13 Shutdown

You can log out of, restart or shut down the NVR in the Shutdown window. Proper shutdown operations is vital to your NVR's life span. In addition, it is recommended that the

NVR is disconnected from power if it is not in use for a long time.

1. Click Menu > Shutdown.

2. Click the button as needed.

You may also press and hold the power button on the front panel for around three seconds, and then click Yes to shut down the NVR.

CAUTION!

Unsaved settings will be lost if the NVR is shut down unexpectedly, for example, due to a power failure. An incorrect shutdown during a system upgrade may cause startup failures.

Part II Web-Based Operations

1 Before You Begin

The figures are for illustration purpose only and may vary with the NVR model.

NOTE!

The parameters that are grayed out on the Web GUI cannot be modified. The parameters and values displayed may vary with the NVR model.

2 Login

1. Open a Web browser on your computer, input the IP address (192.168.0.30 by default) in the

address bar and then press Enter.

You may need to install a plug-in as prompted at your first login. Close the Web browser when the installation starts.

2. In the login dialog box, enter the correct username and password (123456 for admin) and then

click Login.

CAUTION!

The default password 123456 is intended only for your first login and should be changed immediately after login to ensure account security.

3 Live View

The Live View page is displayed when you are logged in. The following figure shows an example.

Table 3-1 Live View Window Control Buttons

Button

Description

Button

Description

Two-way audio

Main/Sub stream

Start or stop live view in all windows

Previous and next screen Switch screen layout

Full screen

Select stream type

Shows the current frame rate, bit rate, resolution, and packet loss rate

Take a snapshot

Start zoom

Local recording

Turn on or off audio; adjust sound volume.

Adjust MIC volume

3D positioning

Open or close the control panel

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NOTE!

 A snapshot is named in this format: IP address_camera ID_snapshot time.file extension, where the

snapshot time is in YYYYMMDDHHMMSSMS format, for example,

192.168.0.30_D1_20150711102123239.jpg.

 By default, snapshots are saved in this directory: C:\Users\username\Surveillance\Snap\system

date, where the system date is in yyyy-mm-dd format.

 A local recording is named in this format: IP address_camera ID_S recording start time E recording

end time.file extension. The recording start and end times are in hh-mm-ss format.

 By default, local recordings are saved in this directory:

C:\Users\username\Surveillance\Record\system date. The system date is in yyyy-mm-dd format.

4 Playback

Click Playback on the top to show the Playback page. The following figure shows an example.

Table 4-1 Playback Control Buttons

Button

Description

Button

Description

/ /

Play, pause, or stop

Rewind or forward by frame

Slow down or speed up

Rewind or forward 30 seconds

Previous or next period

Clip video/pause

Save video clip

Take a snapshot

Zoom

Adjust sound volume; turn on or off sound

5 Configuration

Click Settings on the top, and then click the menus on the left to configure parameters.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Table 5-1 NVR201-04E/08E

NVR201-04E

NVR201-08E

Video

IP Video Input

4-ch

8-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

4-ch

8-ch

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Storage

HDD

1 SATA interface

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface

NVR201-04E

NVR201-08E

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

32 Mbps

64 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

18-ch@D1, 9-ch@720P, 4-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

12 VDC, 2 A

Consumption

≤8 W (without disk)

≤24 W (fully loaded with disks)

Working Environment

-10 °C to +55 °C(10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<1.5 Kg (3.3 lb) (without disk)

<2 Kg (4.4 lb) (fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

360.0 mm×254.3 mm×43.6 mm (14.17"×10.01"×1.72")

Table 5-2 NVR201-04EP/08EP

NVR201-04EP

NVR201-08EP

Video

IP Video Input

8-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

4-ch

8-ch

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Hard Disk Driver

HDD

1 SATA interface

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

NVR201-04EP

NVR201-08EP

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface

PoE Interface

4 RJ45 10M/100M PoE+ interface (802.3at)

8 RJ45 10M/100M PoE+ interface (802.3at)

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

32 Mbps

64 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

18-ch@D1, 9-ch@720P, 4-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

48 VDC, 1.8 A

52 VDC, 1.8 A

Consumption

≤8 W (without disk)

PoE

Max 30 W for single port

Max 64 W in total (8 W for each)

Working Environment

-10 °C to 55 °C(10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<1.5 Kg (3.3 lb)(without disk)

<2.1 Kg (4.6 lb)(fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

360.0 mm×254.3 mm×43.6 mm (14.17"×10.01"×1.72")

Table 5-3 NVR201-04L/08L

NVR201-04L

NVR201-08L

Video

IP Video Input

4-ch

8-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

4-ch

8-ch

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

NVR201-04L

NVR201-08L

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), BNC

Storage

HDD

1 SATA interfaces

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

32 Mbps

64 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

64 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

18-ch@D1, 9-ch@720P, 4-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

12 VDC, 2 A

Consumption

≤4 W (without disk)

≤8 W (fully loaded with disks)

Working Environment

-10 °C to +55 °C(14 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<1.5 Kg (3.3 lb)(without disk)

<2 Kg (4.4 lb)(fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

205.0 mm×205.0 mm×41.8 mm (8.1"×8.1"×1.6")

Table 5-4 NVR201-04LP

NVR201-04LP

Video and Audio

IP Video Input

4-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Audio Output

1-ch RCA

2-Way Audio

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

NVR201-04LP

Sync Playback

4-ch

Hard Disk Driver

Interface Type

1 SATA interface

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface

PoE Interface

4 RJ45 10M/100M PoE interfaces

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

32 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

64 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

18-ch@D1, 9-ch@720P, 4-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

48 VDC, 1.25 A

Consumption

≤40 W (fully loaded with disks)

PoE

Max 30 W for single port

Max 64 W in total (8 W for each)

Working Temperature

-10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)

Working Humidity

10% to 90%

Dimensions (W×D×H)

205.0 mm×205.0 mm×41.8 mm (8.1"×8.1"×1.6")

Table 5-5 NVR201-08LP

NVR201-08LP

Video and Audio

IP Video Input

8-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Audio Output

1-ch RCA

NVR201-08LP

2-Way Audio

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Sync Playback

8-ch

Hard Disk Driver

Interface Type

1 SATA interface

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface

PoE Interface

8 RJ45 10M/100M PoE interfaces

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

64 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

64 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

8MP@25, 6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

32-ch@D1, 16-ch@720P, 6-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

52 VDC, 1.25 A

Consumption

≤40 W (fully loaded with disks)

PoE

Max 30 W for single port

Max 64 W in total (8 W for each)

Working Temperature

-10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)

Working Humidity

10% to 90%

Dimensions (W×D×H)

270.0 mm×205.0 mm×41.8 mm (10.6"×8.1"×1.6")

Table 5-6 NVR202-08EP/16EP

NVR202-08EP

NVR202-16EP

Video

IP Video Input

8-ch

16-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

NVR202-08EP

NVR202-16EP

Sync Playback

8-ch

16-ch

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Hard Disk Driver

HDD

2 SATA interfaces

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface

PoE Interface

8 RJ45 10M/100M PoE+ interfaces (802.3at)

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

64 Mbps

128 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

8MP@25, 6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

32-ch@D1, 16-ch@720P, 6-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

52 VDC, 1.8 A

Consumption

≤8 W (without Disk)

PoE

Max 30 W for single port

Max 64 W in total (8 W for each)

Working Environment

-10 °C to 55 °C(10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<1.5 Kg (3.3 lb) (without disk)

<3 Kg (6.6 lb)(fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

360.0 mm×254.3 mm×43.6 mm (14.17"×10.01"×1.72")

Table 5-7 NVR202-08E/16E/32E

NVR202-08E

NVR202-16E

NVR202-32E

Video

NVR202-08E

NVR202-16E

NVR202-32E

IP Video Input

8-ch

16-ch

32-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

8-ch

16-ch

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Hard Disk Driver

HDD

2 SATA interfaces

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface

USB Interface

1 USB2.0 interface, 1 USB3.0 interface

Network

Incoming bandwidth

64 Mbps

128 Mbps

200 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

8MP@25, 6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

18-ch@D1, 9ch@720P, 4ch@1080P

32-ch@D1, 16-ch@720P, 6-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

12 VDC, 2 A

Consumption

≤8 W (without disk)

≤24 W (fully loaded with disks)

Working Environment

-10 °C to 55 °C(10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<1.5 Kg (3.3 lb) (without disk)

<3 Kg (6.6 lb) (fully loaded with disks)

NVR202-08E

NVR202-16E

NVR202-32E

Dimensions (W×D×H)

360.0 mm×254.3 mm×43.6 mm (14.17"×10.01"×1.72")

Table 5-8 NVR204-16E/32E

NVR204-16E

NVR204-32E

Video

IP Video Input

16-ch

32-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

16-ch 720P

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Storage

HDD

4 SATA interfaces

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

2 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interfaces

USB Interface

2 USB2.0 interfaces, 1 USB3.0 interface

Serial Interface

1 RS-485

Alarm I/O

8/2

Network

Incoming bandwidth

128 Mbps

200 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

8MP@25, 6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

32-ch@D1, 16-ch@720P, 6-ch@1080P

General

Power Supply

12 VDC, 5 A

Consumption

8 W (without disk)

34 W (fully loaded with disks)

NVR204-16E

NVR204-32E

Working Environment

-10 °C to 55 °C(10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<3 Kg (6.6 lb) (without disk)

<6 Kg (13.2 lb) (fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

440.0 mm×341.0 mm×44.0 mm (17.30"×13.47"×1.73")

Table 5-9 NVR208-16/32

NVR208-16

NVR208-32

Video

IP Video Input

16-ch

32-ch

VGA Output

1-ch

HDMI Output

1-ch

Sync Playback

16-ch 720P

Audio

Output

1-ch, RCA

Two-way Talk

1-ch input, 1-ch output (reuse the audio output channel), RCA

Storage

HDD

8 SATA interfaces

Capacity

Up to 6TB capacity for each HDD

External Interface

Network Interface

2 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interfaces

USB Interface

2 USB2.0 interfaces, 1 USB3.0 interface

Serial Interface

1 RS-232, 1 RS-485

Alarm I/O

8/2

Network

Incoming bandwidth

128 Mbps

200 Mbps

Outgoing bandwidth

96 Mbps

Decoding

Live view/Playback

8MP@25, 6MP@25, 4MP@30, 3MP@30, 1080P@30, 720P@30

Capability

32-ch@D1, 16-ch@720P, 6-ch@1080P

NVR208-16

NVR208-32

General

Power Supply

100 V–240 V AC

Consumption

15 W (without disk)

80 W (fully loaded with disks)

Working Environment

-10 °C to +55 °C (10 °F to 131 °F)

10% to 90% RH

Weight

<5.5 Kg (12.1 lb) (without disk)

<11 Kg (24.3 lb) (fully loaded with disks)

Dimensions (W×D×H)

442.0 mm×421.0 mm×86.1 mm (17.40"×16.57"×3.39")

Appendix B Acronyms

Acronym

Description

CBR

Constant Bit Rate

DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name Service

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DST

Daylight Saving Time

DVS

Digital Video Server

FTP

File Transfer Protocol

HDMI

High Definition Multimedia Interface

IPC

IP Camera

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

NAT

Network Address Translation

NIC

Network Interface Card

NTP

Network Time Protocol

NVR

Network Video Recorder

ONVIF

Open Network Video Interface Forum

PoE

Power over Ethernet

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

Acronym

Description

P2P

Peer-to-Peer

PTZ

Pan, Tilt, Zoom

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology

UPnP

Universal Plug-and-Play

USB

Universal Serial Bus

VGA

Video Graphics Array

VBR

Variable Bit Rate

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