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Planet NVR-820 User Manual

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  • Page 1 8-/16-Channel Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820/NVR-1620...
  • Page 2 Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
  • Page 3 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; they should be collected separately. Revision User’s Manual of PLANET Network Video Recorder with HDMI Model: NVR-820/NVR-1620 Rev: 2.0 (July, 2015) Part No. EM-NVR-820/NVR-1620...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Table of Contents Chapter 1. Product Introduction ..............6 Package Contents................6 Overview ..................7 Features..................9 Product Specifications..............10 Chapter 2. Hardware Interface ..............13 Physical Descriptions ..............13 Hardware Installation ..............14 2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk..............14 Chapter 3.
  • Page 5 Channel Configurations -- Adding a Camera (Add manually) ..................81 11.1.9 E-map................83 11.1.10 Recording ................85 11.1.11 Event Setting ..............89 11.1.12 System Log ...............95 11.1.13 Maintenance..............96 11.1.14 USB Backup ..............98 Appendix A: Ping IP Address ..............100 Appendix B: Planet DDNS Application............101 Appendix C: Configuring Port Forwarding Manually ........102  ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents The package should contain the following items: NVR unit x 1 User’s Manual CD x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 Power Adapter x 1...

  • Page 7: Overview

    SMB Surveillance Solution PLANET NVR-1620/NVR-820, a high-definition IP surveillance solution, is suitable for upgrading your CCTV system to IP system without re-cabling. The NVR-1620/NVR-820 is the 16-/8-channel Linux-embedded NVR with HDMI local display, bringing a stable and efficient system operation under a wide range of recording/network management/system settings. This...
  • Page 8 USB keyboard and mouse to configure and monitor all the systems easily. Performing Real-time Remote Monitoring Up to 16/8 IP cameras can be connected to the NVR-1620/NVR-820 via a connected IP network. With the NVR-1620/NVR-820, it delivers high performance to ensure stable recordings and smooth playbacks of multiple megapixel cameras.

  • Page 9: Features

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI Easy Configuration and Management The NVR-1620/NVR-820 features smart setup wizard program to help users easily complete the device installation. It supports web-based management interface for the administrators to remotely manage the device via web browser without any concern. Furthermore, the NVR-1620/NVR-820 can automatically search and find the available cameras in the network so it greatly reduces user’s effort when setting up the system.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Supports DHC P server/client (auto detection) Convenient data access (SMB / CIFS / HTTP / FTP) Easy Installation & Management ONVIF compliant for interoperability Supports multiple languages Automatically discovered by managem ent software...
  • Page 11 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Seque nce all/manually selected c ameras in 1/4 split view with Sequence Mode configurable timer Snapshot Video snapshot in JPEG format PTZ Support Digital PTZ/ Auto Pan/Preset Point/Sequence view Playback Split Screen...
  • Page 12 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Humidity 10~90% (non-condensing) Weight 2.4 kg Dimensions (W x D x H) 315 x 2 25 x 75 mm  ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Hardware Interface

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 2. Hardware Interface 2.1 Physical Descriptions Front Panel NVR-1620 NVR-820 Status Definitions Solid green - Normal operation Slow blinking in green after pressing and holding the reset button Green for 5 seconds indicates the device will enter the restore default process.

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Rear Panel Connector Description Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps network Video VGA / HDMI Audio Line in/Line out/Mic Power Supply 19V AC, 3.42A, 50 / 60Hz 2.2 Hardware Installation 2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk 1. Remove the screws on back side.
  • Page 15 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 2. Remove the top case by pulling it toward you. 3. Prepare HDD brackets. 4. Screw bracket to HDD; two HDDs can be bracketed.  ...
  • Page 16 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 5. Prepare SATA cable and connect it to SATA data connector and SATA power connector. 6. SATA cable is fixed to the HDD.  ...
  • Page 17 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 7. Screw HDD brackets to system.  ...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Nvr

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 3. Connecting to the NVR There are various ways you can connect to the NVR and below are the suggested methods for different network setups: The NVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server: Connect to the NVR by using “Device Search”...
  • Page 19 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Please click “Next” to continue. Please click “Install” to start the installation.  ...
  • Page 20 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Once the installation is completed, please click “Finish”. Please go to Start => Programs => NVR => Search NVR to run the search tool. Then you will see the utility start searching the network.

  • Page 21: Accessing Nvr With Its Default Ip Address

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI You will be prompted for the NVR’s login information before proceeding to change device’s IP address. You may click on the button highlighted below to perform search again. Or double-click on any of the search results to access NVR’s web administration page.
  • Page 22 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI • Please make sure you are using Internet Explorer 7 or above. • If you are running Windows Vista or 7, please make sure you are running Internet Explorer with the “administrator” privilege.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4. Web-Based Management

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 4. Web-based Management This chapter provides setup details of the Internet Camera’s Web-based Interface. 4.1 Main/Live Viewing The main/live view is the first interface displayed once you access to the NVR through the internet browser.

  • Page 24: User's Configuration

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 4.1.2 User’s Configuration It displays the name of the current user. If you click on the name of the user, the context menu offers the functions below: - Language settings - User setting...

  • Page 25: Digital Zoom

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI If you click on the name of the user, the menu will display as shown below: The camera menu offers the functions below: - Digital Zoom After clicking the digital zoom button, hold the mouse left button and draw a square on the video...
  • Page 26 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI - Audio in Turn on/off audio of a live video. - Lens Control If this camera can control focus and iris, the button of the selection can be active; otherwise, it will be highlighted. There are three selections of focus and iris as shown below.

  • Page 27: List Viewing

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI - Changing Channel User can select another channel for another view or disconnect the current channel. - Enhancing Contrast You are able to adjust brightness and contrast of the live video from the camera menu. The default values of two parameters are 50%.

  • Page 28: Pattern View

    Every time you click on an “n” pattern icon, the live video of the next “n” camera will be displayed. The channel spilt of the NVR-820 is 1, 4 and 8. 4.3.2 Sequence Viewing The sequence mode will automatically switch between a single and group of cameras every a certain period of time.

  • Page 29: Saved Viewing

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 4.4 Saved Viewing This section can display the views that you have already saved. You can choose the views from the list you have created. You are also able to switch between saved views every certain period of time by clicking on the “start sequence function”.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5. Playback Viewing

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 5. Playback Viewing Playback is a function that allows you to play one or more videos that were previously recorded by a chosen recording method or due to an event trigger. The NVR offers synchronized playback from up to 4 channels and various types of search methods are provided to help you find the footage you need quickly.
  • Page 31 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Digital Zoom After clicking the digital zoom button, hold the mouse left button and draw a square on the video to specify the zoom in area Once the image is digitally zoomed in, use the mouse scroll button to further zoom in or zoom out the image.

  • Page 32: The Main Layout For Playback

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 5.2 The Main Layout for Playback Here is some explanation of other parts of playback page as shown below: - Zooming on a range of time If you click on the icon you can zoom on range of the time and get more details on the playback bar.
  • Page 33 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Once you locate the recorded videos with steps described in the previous section, move the time bar to the specific start time which you want to export and then click the “Bookmark” button.

  • Page 34: Playing Exported Playback Videos With Nvr Media Player

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Specify the starting and ending hours of the video by entering numbers in the text boxes. Hit the “Start” button to start exporting. The file will be automatically named and saved under the C:\ partition.
  • Page 35 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The NVR Media Player will be automatically installed after the CMS software is installed. You can find it in the Windows Start menu. You also can click this icon to download this software on the playback page.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6. Event Viewing

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 6. Event Viewing This section displays the last events recorded by the NVR. The events can only be detected and displayed if you have configured it on the NVR’s settings. You can display the event of all the channels at once or by each channel.

  • Page 37: Opening Event Snapshot Images With Nvr Media Player

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 6.1 Opening Event Snapshot Images with NVR Media Player The NVR sends snapshots that are taken when an event occurs to a destined FTP server or mail recipient. These types of snapshot images are saved in a proprietary image file format, h4i or p4i, and can only be opened by the NVR media player.

  • Page 38: Chapter 7. Nvr Setup - Device Configuration

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 7. NVR Setup – Device Configurati 7.1 Network Setup The “Settings” page provides users with options to set up the device quickly and properly. After properly configuring all settings on all the sub-pages, users should expect a fully working network video recorder that is ready to manage cameras on the network.
  • Page 39 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Set network automatically Set the NVR to configure network settings automatically 1) When no other DHCP server is in the network, the NVR should use the default IP: 192.168.0.20 and turn on built-in DHCP servers.

  • Page 40: Dhcp Server

    * Please make sure a valid DNS server has been configured under the “Network Settings” in order for this function to work properly. * The NVR currently only works with free DDNS service provided by “PLANET DDNS”. For more information, please go to www.planetddns.com...
  • Page 41 In order to properly configure the DDNS service function, please register a free DDNS domain name and account from PLANET DDNS first. Go to http://www.planetddns.com from the browser to do so. Fill in the necessary fields as illustrated above.
  • Page 42 “User ID” and “Password” field and click “Apply” to finish You can click the “Check DDNS Status” button to check the PLANET DDNS service status. If you are getting a “Disconnected” message, it means that DDNS service server is down or the NVR is not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 43: Time And Date

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 7.2 Time and Date Set the time and date by selecting the time zone according to your location. It is imperative that you set the recorder’s time correctly to avoid the following errors: •...

  • Page 44: Storage

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 7.3 Storage Once you install a hard disk to the recorder, you would need to initialize it so that it can be ready for recording. You can obtain basic information about the disk you installed on this page.

  • Page 45: Users & Privileges

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 7.4 Users & Privileges Multiple users can access the recorder simultaneously. You can add, remove, and edit users by using options provided on this page to keep user information organized. Each recorder comes with a built-in “admin”...

  • Page 46: Changing The Password Of The "Admin" Account

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 7.4.2 Changing the Password of the “Admin” Account 1. Click and highlight the “admin” account in the account list. 2. Its information should be displayed. 3. Enter a new password in the “Password” field and enter it again in “Confirm Password”.

  • Page 47: Nvr Setup -- Channel Configuration

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 8. NVR Setup -- Channel Configurati 8.1 Camera Setup The NVR provides two options for adding a new camera. Users have the option to let the recorder automatically find the cameras or it is possible to enter camera’s information and add it manually.
  • Page 48 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI After that, the search should begin and its status should be displayed: Cameras found should be listed and simply select a camera from the list. Its corresponding information should be displayed in the “Camera Information” section. Enter...

  • Page 49: Adding A Camera Manually

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI its username and password and press “Next” to detect this camera. If connection establishes successfully, camera’s detailed information should be polled and displayed as shown below. Adjust its video format, frame rate, resolution or bitrate, etc. if you wish and then click “Apply”...
  • Page 50 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Simply follow the instruction described above but instead of using the “Add manually” function, enter the camera’s IP address and credential in the “Camera Information” manually. If cameras are marked with "*" in the search result, it means those cameras are already configured and connected to the NVR.

  • Page 51: Recording

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 8.2 Recording The “recording” gives users the overall control of how and when a recording is performed and the quality of different types of recordings performed on each channel. It can help the recorder to operate with sufficient system resource by performing recording only when it’s necessary...

  • Page 52: Scheduling

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 8.3 Scheduling You can define the time range of the schedule recording for all channels on this page. Use the “Channel” drop-down menu and select a camera first. You can use the schedule table to set the time range. Click the cell boxes and then move horizontally to let you set what hours to perform recording during a day.

  • Page 53: Preset Point Setting

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI You can also use the “Quick Configuration” to define recording time range instead of clicking cell boxes one by one on the timetable. Simply check what days you would like to perform recording and specify the recording duration by either choosing “All Day”...

  • Page 54: Ptz Preset Sequence

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI “Move Here when Event Triggers”: In order for this function to work properly, please also complete configuration in “Event Configuration” >> “Event Trigger”. 8.4.2 PTZ Preset Sequence Once you have multiple preset points defined for a camera, it is convenient for monitoring to set up the sequencing viewing among those preset points and let the recorder automatically switch between them for you.

  • Page 55: Osd Settings

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 8.5 OSD Settings The OSD (On Screen Display) allows users to add informational text message and embed it onto the video. By default, this function is turned off. To add texts to one or more videos, select a camera you would like to add text to and choose “Display OSD”...
  • Page 56 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Choose one or more display options if you would also like the recorder to automatically embed the system time or the frame rate for you. Or simply choose to display a custom message of your own.

  • Page 57: Nvr Setup -- Event Configuration

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 9. NVR Setup -- Event Configurati 9.1 Event Sources The “Event sources” section allows users to define conditions that constitute an event, its corresponding trigger action and when it will be triggered. Such setting can reduce the management overhead and notify the administrator only when it’s necessary.

  • Page 58: Notification

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 1. For cameras that come with physical digital input ports, their ports will be listed in the far left drop-down menu. 2. Pick the desired channel and then select the camera’s input port from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 59 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI E-Mail Notification 1. Enter the hostname or the IP address of the SMTP server 2. Enter the port of the SMTP server 3. Specify the sender’s name in the “Sender’s name” field 4.
  • Page 60 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI FTP Notification To add an FTP server, 1. Start by giving a name to the server that you are adding to the recorder 2. Enter the hostname or the IP address of the FTP server 3.

  • Page 61: E-Map

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 9.3 E-map 9.3.1 Local Map Setting E-map monitor is a function that alerts users whenever there is an event triggered (e.g. motion detected) from a camera with a geographical perspective. With this function, users can quickly identify which camera has detected an unusual event and where this event is happening.
  • Page 62 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Then click and drag the camera icon to move the camera to define its location. Access the E-map by enabling “Event view”. You can click on the camera icon to display video.

  • Page 63: Google Map Setting

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 9.3.2 Google Map Setting The Google Map monitor is a similar function to the aforementioned E-Map monitor. It is useful if you are managing multiple cameras from different locations. To configure locations of each camera, first determine the location you’d like to place the camera to on the map.

  • Page 64: Chapter 10. Nvr Setup -- System Operations

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 10. NVR Setup -- System Operations 10.1 Device Information System Operations give users a glance of the overall system status and allow users to perform maintenance tasks such as upgrading firmware, restoring/backing up device settings or rebooting device, etc.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 10.3 Maintenance “Maintenance” provides functions for users to: • Perform Firmware Upgrade (Only on Web UI) • Restart the NVR when necessary • Restart cameras directly from the NVR • Reset the NVR’s settings to their factory default values 10.4 Backup &...

  • Page 66: Usb Backup

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI On Web UI, the configuration can be backed up to or restore from a local computer. Click “Backup” to store configuration file in local computer. On local UI, the configuration can be backed up to or restore from a USB disk. It is required to plug in a USB disk formatted in FAT32 prior to using the backup and restore functions.

  • Page 67: Things To Pay Attention To For The Usb Backup Function

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Next, select channels which you would like to back up the recording data from. Maximum 4 channels can be selected at once. Configure the start and end time of the recording data you would like to back up and click the “Backup”...
  • Page 68 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Click “Browse...” to select the file from the USB disk.  ...
  • Page 69 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI A new dialog should be prompted for you to select the file location. When done, click “Check” to validate the file.  ...
  • Page 70 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Once the file has been successfully verified, you should be prompted with the message shown below. Select the time zone according to your current location.  ...
  • Page 71 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Finally, click “OK” to begin playing. The player should now play the backup file.  ...

  • Page 72: Chapter 11. Nvr Local Interface

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Chapter 11. NVR Local Interface 11.1 System Configuration 11.1.1 Service You will the see the "Service" configuration page first when visiting the Configuration page. You are able to set a unique device name, set system time and configure DDNS on this page.

  • Page 73: Network

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The NVR comes with two video outputs (HDMI: Primary as default, VGA: Secondary as default). You can set which to be used as primary and secondary on this page other than setting the resolution.
  • Page 74 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The built-in DHCP Server function is NOT always configurable and is greatly dependent to the connection type that is used: 1. If the connection type is "Auto Mode", the DHCP server function is NOT configurable. It will be ON if the NVR doesn't obtain an IP from a DHCP server in the local network and uses its own default static IP 192.168.0.20.

  • Page 75: User Account -- User Setting

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.4 User Account -- User setting Multiple users can access the recorder simultaneously. You can add, remove, and edit users by using options provided on this page to keep user information organized. Each recorder comes with a built-in “admin”...

  • Page 76: User Account -- User Group Setting

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.5 User Account -- User Group Setting Group Privilege is where you can create multiple customized access policies for situations if you need the recorder to be accessed by users other than the administrator. You can do so by creating a group, and then remove access privileges for certain configuration pages or cameras.

  • Page 77: Disk

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Use the checkboxes to allow or deny access to certain functions/channels. You can also restrict access on the certain system wise configuration pages. 11.1.6 Disk Once you install a new hard disk to the recorder, it will be listed on this page and shown status "offline”.

  • Page 78: Channel Configurations -- Adding A Camera (Automatic Search)

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI * The USB HDDs will only be listed on the "USB Backup" page. The USB HDDs have to be formatted in advance in FAT16/FAT32 or EXT3 file system. (FAT32 is recommended) * The internal disks that are formatted in EXT3 or FAT32 elsewhere will be listed on this page and shown as "Online"...
  • Page 79 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The progress will be displayed and you will be switched to the "Channel setting" page for more configurations. Double-click on one from the search result to add it and for more detailed configurations.
  • Page 80 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The camera's current settings will be displayed on the right and you can adjust settings such as "Format", "Resolution" or "FPS" before adding it to the NVR. Click "Apply" to finish and save the settings.

  • Page 81: Channel Configurations -- Adding A Camera (Add Manually)

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.8 Channel Configurations -- Adding a Camera (Add manually) To add a camera manually, go directly to the "Channel Setting" page, and enter the camera's IP address, HTTP port, user name and password. Click "Detect" to retrieve camera's settings.
  • Page 82 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI You can create up to 8 preset points for each channel if it's a PTZ-capable camera. To add a preset point: 1. Select a channel from the "Channel" list and its video will be displayed at the lower-left hand corner.

  • Page 83: E-Map

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI To configure preset sequence for a camera, 1. Select a channel from the “Channel” drop-down menu. The available preset points should be listed in the “Camera Presets” section. 2. Pick the ones you like for sequence viewing and press the “->” button to move them to the “Preset Sequence”...
  • Page 84 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI quickly identify which camera has detected an unusual event and where this event is happening. This function works by incorporating the event detection function as well as the recording function, which, as a result, helps users take all the necessary actions when an unusual event occurs.

  • Page 85: Recording

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.10 Recording The “recording configurations” gives users the overall control of how and when a recording is performed and the quality of different types of recordings that will be performed on each channel.
  • Page 86 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI You can tell that you are configuring a multi-stream capable camera if the "Video setting" option is available. You can further configure the recording frame rate for different types of recordings, and choose whether to record audio or not.
  • Page 87 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI You will be given with options to record i frame only or i+p frames if the recording format is MPEG4 or H.264. On the "Schedule" page, you are able to configure the NVR to record during a particular time frame for each channel.
  • Page 88 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Start by selecting a channel for configuration from the upper-right hand corner. Use the schedule table to define recording time frame. Each cell box represents 15 minutes. You can click one to select or click and hold down the mouse left button and drag horizontally to select consecutive hours of a particular day, or drag vertically to select a particular hour for multiple days.

  • Page 89: Event Setting

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI The record buffer allows you to set the NVR to start recording with a certain period of time before and after an event trigger. 11.1.11 Event Setting The “Event Handling” section allows users to define conditions that constitute an event, its corresponding trigger action and when it will be triggered.
  • Page 90 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Start the configuration by defining the general settings: Define when an event will be triggered • Choose “Always” or “Scheduled” under “Event Trigger Duration” • For the “Scheduled” option, use the table to define a range of time if you would like events to trigger corresponding actions only during a certain period of time.
  • Page 91 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI How often an event is triggered Set a time interval under “Event Trigger Interval” to define how often events are triggered. Trigger action Now that you have the event trigger duration and interval defined, choose what action to be...
  • Page 92 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI This function allows users to use camera's digital input port from the recorder as source of an event. You can set up the recorder to receive events from a particular camera’s input port and then trigger the NVR to start recording.
  • Page 93 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI To add an FTP server, 1. Click "Add" to begin 2. Start by giving a name to the server that you are adding to the recorder 3. Enter the host name or the IP address of the FTP server 4.
  • Page 94 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 3. Specify the sender’s name in the “Sender’s name” field. Enter the sender’s e-mail address. Check “Enable Authentication” and enter the user name and password of the SMTP server if it requires authentication.

  • Page 95: System Log

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Define which system events should trigger the recorder to send out notifications if you will. Define how the notifications will be sent and where they will be sent. Event trigger may not work for cameras that are placed outside of your local network or on the Internet until the “UPnP Port Forwarding”...

  • Page 96: Maintenance

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.13 Maintenance “Maintenance” provides functions for users to: Reboot the NVR when necessary Reboot cameras directly from the NVR Perform Firmware Upgrade Back up the NVR’s settings to a local hard drive Restore the NVR’s settings from a previously-saved configuration file...
  • Page 97 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI To reset the recorder back to its factory default, click the “Restore Factory Default” button and begin the process. It’s a function that allows users to back up the recording data in its database file format as well as in AVI to the externally connected USB hard disk.

  • Page 98: Usb Backup

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI 11.1.14 USB Backup It’s a function that allows users to back up the recording data in its database file format as well as in AVI to the externally-connected USB hard disk. The USB hard disk(s) will be listed in the drop-down menu displaying the remaining disk space.
  • Page 99 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Configure the start and end time of the recording data you would like to back up and click the “Backup” button to begin. Things to pay attention for the USB Backup function Limitation: •...

  • Page 100: Appendix A: Ping Ip Address

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Appendix A: Ping IP Address The ping (Packet Internet Groper) command is used to detect whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It’s also a very useful tool to confirm whether or not Internet camera is installed or if the IP address conflicts with any other device over the network.

  • Page 101: Appendix B: Planet Ddns Application

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Appendix B: Planet DDNS Application Configuring PLANET DDNS Steps: Step 1 Enable DDNS option through accessing web page of the ICA-3200. Step 2 Select on DDNS server provided, and register an account if you do not use yet.

  • Page 102: Appendix C: Configuring Port Forwarding Manually

    Manually set up the device with a fixed IP address, for example, 192.168.0.100. 2. Accessing the Router with Your Web browser The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. PLANET WNRT-620 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the initial settings of the router by following the steps outlined in the router’s Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 103 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Your WAN IP Address will be listed here. 3. Opening/Setting Virtual Server Ports to enable remote image viewing The firewall security features built into the router and most routers prevent users from accessing the video from the device over the Internet.
  • Page 104 NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Network Video Recorder with HDMI Enter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router. Please make sure to check the box on this line to enable settings. Then the device can be accessed from WAN by the router’s WAN IP Address.

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