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Vivotek NR7401 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Overview.......................................................................................................................................................3
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................7
Home Page.................................................................................................................................................16
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................18
Monitor........................................................................................................................................................39
History ........................................................................................................................................................44
Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................50
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Overview

VIVOTEK NR7401 network video recorder provides an easy recording solution for VIVOTEK network cameras and allows users to perform real-time monitoring and recording at the same time� Supporting recording for up to 9 channels in both MPEG-4 and MJPEG formats, NR7401 provides several recording options, including alarm recording, scheduled recording, and manual recording� Installation is made easy because NR7401 can automatically detect and install VIVOTEK cameras without any configuration� Furthermore, NR7401 has four 802�3af compliant PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports that reduce cabling problems� NR7401 offers a user-friendly interface where users
can congure network settings as well as control camera movement. By installing a large-volume SATA hard disk (up to 1TB) in NR7401, users can record high-denition video streams from mega-
pixel cameras for a long period without worrying about running out of storage capacity� NR7401 comes with a built-in gateway that separates network cameras from regular data network so the
inuence of video recording on bandwidth is minimized. NR7401 also has four digital input and one
digital out interfaces to allow for connection with external sensors and alarms� In addition, NR7401 offers an USB port, which can be used to connect with external storage devices for video backup�

Read before use

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country� It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use�
It is important to rst verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
contents listed below� Take notice of the warnings in Quick Installation Guide before the Network Video Recorder is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation� This also ensures the product is used properly as intended� The Network Video Recorder is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic network knowledge� It is designed for various applications including audio/video
recording, general security/surveillance, etc. The Conguration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Video Recorder and ensure proper operations.

Package contents

■ NR7401
■ Power cord
■ Software CD
■ 3M Bumpon / Screws
■ Warranty card
■ Quick installation guide
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Power POE Status HDD WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
USB socket
Status indicator
NR7401 Network Video Recorder
RESET
LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1
WAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Power cord socket
Indented reset button
General I/O terminal block
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 socket

Physical description

Front panel
Connectors
General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect external
input / output devices. The pin denitions are described below.
1: Power 2: Relay output COM 3: Relay output N�O� 4: Digital Input 1 5: Digital Input 1 Ground 6: Digital Input 2 7: Digital Input 2 Ground 8: Digital Input 3 9: Digital Input 3 Ground 10: Digital Input 4 11: Digital Input 4 Ground 12: Ground
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DI/DO Diagram
Refer to the following illustration for connection method�
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Status LED
The LED indicates the status of the Network Video Recorder�
LED Status Indication
Power Green Power on
Off Power off
POE Green Normal
Off Power off / POE fail
Status Green Normal
Blinking red Upgrading firmware
HDD (Hard disk) Blinking green Hard disk is accessed
Red Hard disk full or error
WAN On With connection
Off No connection Blink Activity on WAN port
LAN1 On With connection
Off No connection Blink Activity on LAN port 1
LAN2 On With connection
Off No connection Blink Activity on LAN port 2
LAN3 On With connection
Off No connection Blink Activity on LAN port 3
LAN4 On With connection
Off No connection Blink Activity on LAN port 4
Hardware System Requirement
Computer:
■ Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or above
■ Internet Explorer 6�0 or later
Hard disk:
SATA hard drive for up to 1TB
Hardware Reset
There is a indented reset button on the back panel of the Network Video Recorder� It is used to reboot the Network Video Recorder or restore the Network Video Recorder to factory default� Sometimes rebooting the Network Video Recorder could set it back to normal state� If the problems remain after rebooted, restore the Network Video Recorder to factory default and install again�
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5
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Power POE Status HDD WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
NR7401 Network Video Recorder
Reboot: Press and release the indented reset button� All status LED will extinguish and then
power on again. Wait for the Status LED to blink and then become steady green in normal state.
It takes about 30 seconds to complete the procedure�
Restore: Press the reset button continuously for over 3 seconds� All status LED will extinguish
and then power on again. Wait for the Status LED to blink and then become steady green in
normal state� Note that all settings will be restored to factory default� It takes about 50 seconds to complete the procedure�
Steady green in normal state

Installation

Hard Disk installation
Before using the Network Video Recorder, the rst step is to install a SATA hard disk for re- corded video� Please follow the steps below: 1� Make sure the power is off�
2. Use a screwdriver to loose ve screws, and then slide to remove the upper cover.
3� Loose the screw and take out the hard disk bracket� 4� Put your hard disk into the bracket, and secure it with the supplied four screws� 5� Place your hard disk into the Network Video Recorder� 6� Slide the hard disk as the picture shows, and then secure it with the original screw�
7. Attach the upper cover, and then secure it with the original ve screws.
NOTE
► Please remember to format the hard disk
before strating recording� Please refer to maintenance on page 37�
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RESET
LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1
WAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Activity
Power/MIC
Inte r net
WAN
LAN
LAN
LAN

Network deployment

Device Connection
1� Connect the supplied power cable from the NR7401 to a power outlet� 2� Connect NR7401 to Network Cameras and computer in LAN via LAN sockets� Because
NR7401 supports PoE, if the Network Camera is PoE-compliant (802�3af), it allows transmission of power and data via single Ethernet cable� 3� If your want to access NR7401 over the Internet, connect NR7401 to the Internet via WAN socket� 4� If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, make connections from general I/O terminal block�
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1
3
Network Camera
(PoE)
Network Camera
(without PoE)
2
1: Power
4
2: Relay output COM
Cable, DSL
Modem, or router
3: Relay output N�O� 4: Digital Input 1 5: Digital Input 1 Ground 6: Digital Input 2 7: Digital Input 2 Ground 8: Digital Input 3 9: Digital Input 3 Ground 10: Digital Input 4 11: Digital Input 4 Ground 12: Ground
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Getting Started
Please follow the steps below to link your computer to NR7401 for the rst time:
1� Connect your computer to NR7401 (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable� 2� Setup your computer in DHCP mode� a� Click Start > My Network Places > View network connections� b� Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties�
c� Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties�
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d� Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"
as below� Then click OK to enable your settings�
3� Then NR7401 will server as a router and automatically assign an IP address to your computer�
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http://192.168.100.1/
Setup NR7401 in LAN
To setup NR7401 for the rst time, please refer to page 9 to setup your computer in DHCP mode, and then directly enter the default IP address for NR7401 (http://192�168�100�1) in the addrees bar of the web browser� The webpage of the Network Video Recorder will be displayed
for you to congure the settings.
LAN Settings Conguration
Go to Conguration > LAN to verify the settings as below�
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WAN Settings Conguration
If you want to access the Network Video Recorder over the Internet, please go to Conguration
> Network to assign a WAN IP address (public IP) for NR7401. There are three ways to get a WAN IP address: Privite DHCP (Dynamic IP), Static IP address, and PPPoE (DSL)�
Internet connection with private DHCP (dynamic IP)
Choose this connection type to automatically obtain a dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP
server� Please follow the steps below to verify the settings:
1� Go to Conguration > Network� Click LAN > Get IP address automatically. 2� Click Apply to enable the settings�
3. If your computer is in the same domain with the WAN IP address, then you can use VIVOTEK
Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to search for the Network Video Recorder easily. Please follow the steps below to run IW2:
a. Install the IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD. Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.
b� The program will conduct analyses on your network environment�
After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.
c� The program will start search for all VIVOTEK devices in the same LAN�
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0002D171893F
00-02-D1-07-89-3F 192.168.5.131 NR7401
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d� After searching, the main installer window will pop up� Click on the MAC and model name which match the product label on your device to connect to the Network Video Recorder�
Internet connection with static IP
Choose this connection type if you want to use a static IP for the Network Video Recorder�
Please follow the steps below to change the settings:
1� Go to Conguration > Network� Click LAN > Use xed IP address� 2� Enter the static IP, Subnet Mask, Default Router, Primary DNS Server provided by your ISP� 3� Click Save to enable the settings�
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2
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Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)
Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line� Please follow the steps below to change the settings:
1� Go to Conguration > Network� Click PPPoE� 2� Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP� 3� Click Save to enable the settings� 4� The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Router, Primary DNS Server will automatically show up in the above blanks�
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NOTE
► When attempting link to NR7401 for the rst time with the web browser, a message will pop up to
remind you to install required plug-in or software rst.
► If you receive a message saying that your Internet Explorer® security settings prohibit installing
Active X® components, please enable your Active X® Controls for your browser�
1� Click Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom level... on the tool bar of the Internet browser�
2. Look for Download signed ActiveX® controls; select Enable or Prompt� Click OK�
3. Refresh your web browser, and then install the Active X®. Follow the instructions to nish installation.
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http://192.168.100.1/
Main menu
Status panel
Language

Home Page

Following is the user interface of the home page� It is composed of the following sections�
Main menu
There are four buttons for you to click to open the page:
Monitor: Click this button to open the Monitor page� This page is for you to see the live video or playback the recorded data�
History: Click this button to open the History page� This page is for you to search and playback recorded
data in a specic range of time.
Configuration: Click this button to open the Configuration page� This page is for you to configure the settings of the network video recorder� It is suggested that a password is applied to the Network Video Recorder, so that only the authorized user can congure the settings. Please refer to page 18 for detailed information�
Logout: Click this button to logout the home page� This button will be enabled if you set up a root password in the Security page� Please refer to page 25 for detailed information�
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