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  • Page 1 Network Video Recorder Operation Manual RH16NVR1...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Before reading this manual This operation manual contains basic instructions on installing and using Network Video Recorder. Users who are using this product for the first time, as well as users with experience using comparable products, must read this operation manual carefully before use and heed to the warnings and precautions contained herein while using the product.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Before reading this manual Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions 14. Damage requiring Service All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified appliance is operated. service personnel under the following conditions: 2.
  • Page 4 Before reading this manual In-Text Symbol Type Description Caution Important information concerning a specific function. Note Useful information concerning a specific function. User’s Caution Statement Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 REVO reserves all rights concerning this operation manual. Use or duplication of this operation manual in part or whole without the prior consent of REVO is strictly prohibited. Contents of this operation manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part 1 – Introduction ....... . . 9 Product Features .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Remote Control Buttons during Playback ........33 Context Menu .
  • Page 8 Overlapped Recording Search ........68 Part 5 - REVO Remote ......69 Web Monitoring Mode .

  • Page 9: Part 1 - Introduction

    Part 1 – Introduction Product Features This is a video recorder that supports surveillance, video recording, and video playback using a network of cameras. This NVR (Network Video Recorder) unit offers the following features: • Real-time 16-channel network surveillance • Network camera zero configuration •...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Upon unpackaging the product, check the contents inside to ensure that all the following accessories are included. Network Video Recorder Power Cable / DC Adapter(12V, 48V) Quick Guide Operation Manual and REVO Optical USB Mouse IR Remote Control Remote Pro Program CD Assembly Screws for Adding Hard...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Part 1 – Introduction Overview Front Panel USB Ports LEDs • Remote control sensor is located on the left of the (HDD) LED. Ensure that the sensor remains unobstructed at all times. If obstructed, the sensor might not be able to receive remote control signals. •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Part 1 – Introduction Connections on the Front Panel Flash Memory Mouse USB HDD IR Remote Control Rear Panel Factory Reset Button Audio Ports VGA Out Port HDMI Out Port Video In / PoE Ports Network Port Video In / Ext. Port Alarm Connection Ports RS232 Port Power In Port (12V)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    Part 1 – Introduction Rear Panel Connections • Video In/Ext. Port Monitor Connection Connect to the VGA OUT or HDMI port. This port does not support PoE. It's possible to establish a network with network cameras and external hubs using Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cables. •...
  • Page 14 Part 1 – Introduction Alarm Connection • Connector Arrangement ALARM IN Connect alarm connectors to these ports. Alarm In 1 through 4 1 through 4 Ground ALARM OUT COM Relay Common Normally Open Relay Alarm ALARM OUT NO Out (connected to COM port) Press down on the button and insert the cable into the opening.
  • Page 15 You will need a straightened paper clip to access the factory reset button. Connections on the Rear Panel Speaker VGA Monitor Camera Gigabit PoE Switch HDMI Monitor Camera Alarm Network Sensor REVO Remote Power (48V) Pro Remote Power (12V) Monitoring Keyboard...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Part 1 – Introduction Remote Control ID Button PANIC Button Camera Buttons STATUS Button LAYOUT Button PTZ Control Buttons REGISTER MODE Button THUMBNAIL Button CALENDAR Button KEYLOCK Button SETUP Button FREEZE Button LOG Button Enter Button Arrow Buttons ALARM Button SEQUENCE Button &...
  • Page 17 Part 1 – Introduction 1 ID Button 9 CALENDAR Button Used to assign remote control ID values. Used in Playback mode to display the Calendar Search screen. No additional remote control assignment is necessary if the system's ID is 0. If the system's 0 KEYLOCK Button ID is a number between 1 and 9, however, you Locks out all remote control keys.
  • Page 18 Part 1 – Introduction ( PTZ Button Initiates PTZ mode and allows you to control the selected PTZ camera. ) VIEW Button Pressing the VIEW button while in PTZ mode displays the preset list. a SAVE Button Press the SAVE button while in PTZ mode to save the current position as a preset.

  • Page 19: Part 2 - Getting Started

    Part 2 - Getting Started Setup Wizard Specify the current date and time and then click Next. Setup Wizard lets you configure basic settings required for operating the system. Setup Wizard only appears during initial booting. To use Wizard after initial booting, go to Live menu and select Wizard.
  • Page 20 Part 2 - Getting Started Choose the desired Recording Quality and click Click Finish to exit Quick Wizard. Next. Network Wizard • Higher recording quality uses up more disk space. Start the Network Setup Wizard. • Recording resolution is determined based on the selected recording quality.
  • Page 21 NVR. Once registered, the name can system's current network configuration. be used to access the NVR directly from clients such as the REVO Remote Pro. Check the name's availability to complete the registration process. The Finish button will then become activated.

  • Page 22: Camera Registration

    Part 2 - Getting Started Camera Registration • Go To Camera: Moves the focus automatically to the camera using MAC address of camera in the camera list. Once Network Setup Wizard is complete, the system will automatically enter Camera Registration mode and scan for cameras connected to the NVR.

  • Page 23: Camera List Area

    Part 2 - Getting Started Camera Screen Registered Screen Initial registration display other NVRs (Registration X) Screen Initial registration No display other NVRs (Registration X) 1 Screen Position/Registration Status: Identifies the camera's position in the video display area. A white background indicates a camera that is available for registration.

  • Page 24: Apply/Cancel Buttons

    Part 2 - Getting Started Camera Registration Mode Camera Menu Right-click on the video display area to bring up the camera menu. While in Live mode, right-click and select Camera Registration. • Remove Camera: Removes the registered camera. • Authentication: Enter the necessary camera login info.

  • Page 25: Login

    Part 2 - Getting Started Login Configuring the NVR's settings and accessing its searching and other functions require an authorized user login. While in Live mode, right-click on the mouse and select Login and either press the SETUP button on the remote control. Select a user, enter the password, and then select •...

  • Page 26: Live Mode

    Part 2 - Getting Started Live Mode Live Monitoring Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control while in Live mode to bring up the Live menu on the right edge of the screen. Press MENU button once more to hide the menu. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to select the menu options.
  • Page 27 Part 2 - Getting Started 1 Layout Cameo Sequence Used to change the screen layout to single screen, In Cameo Sequence mode, only the bottom right 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4. screen in a split screen setup changes sequence. In order to use the Cameo Sequence feature, Cameo 2 Display Sequence (Display Setup - Main Monitor >...
  • Page 28 Part 2 - Getting Started 0 Status Storage Indicates each disk's status. Event This screen displays an overview of all events. When an event occurs, the corresponding channel flashes for 5 seconds. • Disk Bad A disk that has never been used Formatted before.
  • Page 29 Part 2 - Getting Started Network This page provides a complete overview of the network status in real-time. Information shown include camera connection status, LAN port link status, power consumption, number of connected clients, and network connection info. Camera Connection indicates the camera is connected.

  • Page 30: Zoom

    Part 2 - Getting Started PTZ Control ! Wizard Launches the Setup Wizard. While in Live mode, right-click and select PTZ from the @ Setup context menu or press the PTZ button on the remote Used to access the Setup menu. control to display the PTZ camera selection window.
  • Page 31 Part 2 - Getting Started Setting Up a PTZ Preset Advanced Settings While in PTZ mode, select the VIEW button on the In PTZ mode, selecting a camera and then clicking remote control to display the Set Preset window and Menu button loads the Advanced PTZ screen as shown below.

  • Page 32: Event Monitoring

    Part 2 - Getting Started Event Monitoring • Information: Select a network channel to display information about the selected channel's device. • Edit Group: Rearrange the split screen layout. When an event occurs, the NVR automatically displays • Camera Registration: Activate Camera the channel linked to the event and shows the Registration mode.

  • Page 33: Audio Recording

    Part 2 - Getting Started All Channel Playback To stop Panic Recording, select the Panic Recording icon or press the Panic Recording button again. If the Panic Recording Duration option under Press the Menu button while in Live mode. Record Setup > General has been configured, Panic Recording will automatically terminate after the specified duration of time has elapsed.

  • Page 34: Part 3 - Configuration

    Part 3 - Configuration Menu Use Change the setting and then select Apply or OK to save the change. To apply default settings, select the Default button Information contained in this section (Menu Use) located on the left bottom corner of the setup applies to all other instructions found throughout Part window.

  • Page 35: Mouse

    Part 3 - Configuration Mouse If an upgrade attempt fails, an upgrade failure message will be displayed. Refer to Error Code Types on page 76 for more details. Using a mouse makes it easier to configure the settings. A mouse lets you make selections faster and use its wheel to scroll through long menus.

  • Page 36: Date/Time

    Part 3 - Configuration In order to display the system_log.txt file, you must use the correct character encoding settings and use a fixed-width font. • Clear All Data: Erases all recording data. Selecting Clear All Data displays a confirmation window. Select Clear to proceed.

  • Page 37: User

    Part 3 - Configuration User Configure Auto Login and Auto Logout settings. Select Apply or OK to exit. Use this option to register users and assign permissions. • Group names, user names, and passwords can be entered using the virtual keyboard. For more information on using the virtual keyboard, refer to the Text Input via Virtual Keyboard on page •...
  • Page 38 Part 3 - Configuration Group Permissions System Shutdown May shutdown the system from the system menu. Upgrade May upgrade the system from the system menu (System Setup). May adjust each camera's brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue Color Control settings. System Check May view System Check results.

  • Page 39: Storage

    Part 3 - Configuration Storage Monitoring Use this option to configure storage settings. Use this option to configure Monitoring settings. • Type: Indicates the type of the installed disk. • Settings: Configure when and what the system should monitor for. •...
  • Page 40 Part 3 - Configuration Monitoring Options Define monitoring times. If self-diagnosis is not performed on a regular basis, the System system will assume an error. Bootup, Restart, Define bootup, restart and shutdown actions. Shutdown Panic Record Define panic recording actions. The system will assume an error if the system has been scheduled to record normally but recording does not take place during scheduled intervals.

  • Page 41: Record Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Record Setup • Limit Time-Lapse Recording: You can store event recording data for longer. The limit can be set as between 1 day and 99 days. If you do not Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic wish to use Limit Time-Lapse Recording, select information on using the Setup menus.

  • Page 42: Schedule

    Part 3 - Configuration Schedule Simple Mode Options • Mode: Select No Record, Time, Event, or Time & Event. Unless the Panic Record button is pressed, no recording will take place Record during the scheduled time frames on <Simple Mode> the scheduled days.

  • Page 43: Pre-Event

    Part 3 - Configuration Pre-Event Advanced Mode Options Select to configure event types and video profiles. When an event occurs, enabling this option includes the specified duration prior to the event in the event- triggered recording. • No.: Select which cameras to apply Pre-Event to. •...
  • Page 44 Part 3 - Configuration - Select: Confirm the block selection in the Motion selection window. - Clear: Clear the block selection in the selection window. - Reverse: Clear the blocks selected within the selection window and select all unselected blocks within the selection window.
  • Page 45 Part 3 - Configuration • Motion Ignoring Time: The system does not You can use the mouse to drag the zone and then produce event log entries or issues remote select, clear, or reverse the selection. notifications regarding motion detected during the From the zone selection screen, press the button specified time following the initial motion detection.

  • Page 46: Alarm-In

    Part 3 - Configuration - PTZ: Moves the PTZ camera to a specific preset Mail, LAN1 through 5, SNS, Push, and/or Alert position when an event occurs. Window. - PTZ: Moves the PTZ camera to a specific preset In order to use the Callback feature, the NVR must position when an event occurs.

  • Page 47: Video Loss

    Part 3 - Configuration Audio Detection • In order to use the Callback feature, the NVR must be registered on the remote program. • Select Panic Record to specify which alarm-in channels to use. Panic Record commences when the corresponding alarm-in occurs and terminates when the alarm-in is deactivated.

  • Page 48: Text-In

    Part 3 - Configuration Text-In • Line Delimiter: Designate a string to mark the end of a line. You can enter control strings by selecting and then entering ^, followed by a letter. For example, Carriage Return is ^M and Line Feed (new line) is ^J.

  • Page 49: Network Setup

    • To use the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature, select Use UPnP. If using an IP router (or NAT), • REVO Remote: If you wish to use REVO Remote, UPnP service allows the device to automatically select REVO Remote - Use REVO Remote forward the port to the NVR.

  • Page 50: Ezlink

    NVR name or enter a name already registered to the DVRNS Server. • If the device name contains the #, \, and/or % symbol, it might not be able to connect to the NVR from the REVO Remote program.

  • Page 51: Device Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Display Setup • Status: Used to check the status of the device being registered to the DVRNS server. Select Save after making changes to register the Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic NVR's name to the DVRNS server.

  • Page 52: Main Monitor

    Part 3 - Configuration Notification Setup • Text-In: Displays strings received from text-in devices. Select Display Dwell and specify how long to display the text-in string. Text-in strings are shown on the single screen only. • Zoom: Displays a zoomed in state. Schedule •...

  • Page 53: Mail

    Part 3 - Configuration Mail SMTP Setup Select SMTP Setup at the bottom right corner of the Configure Mail settings. screen to configure an SMTP server. Select the SMTP server Type. Enter the SMTP Server's IP address or domain name and then configure the Port and Sender settings.

  • Page 54: Sns

    Part 3 - Configuration The Push feature sends out event-related messages to mobile phone. Enable to receive the event occured in NVR on This option enables the NVR to send out SNS the mobile phone(Android, iOS). The NVR must be messages.

  • Page 55: Advanced Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Advanced Setup Types of configuration options shown vary depending on the PTZ functions supported by the camera. Configure security and other advanced camera settings. Numbers shown below Preset, Scan, Pattern, • Video: Adjust the camera image sensor settings and Tour indicate the numbers of configured such as white balance and exposure.
  • Page 56 Part 3 - Configuration • Set: Choose a preset number and then enter a 3 Pattern name. This saves the current preset under the Used to set up a pattern profile for the camera to specified preset number and name. follow along.
  • Page 57 Part 3 - Configuration • Set: Used to set up a tour profile. 8 Auto Flip: Automatically flips the image when the camera tilts past 90° to prevent the objects from appearing upside down. • Digital: Flips the image left to right or top to bottom.
  • Page 58 Part 3 - Configuration • Save: Save the changes and exit the privacy • Black & White Mode: Display the images masking area options screen. in greyscale for greater clarity in low-lighting conditions. • Cancel: Exit the privacy masking area options screen without saving the changes.

  • Page 59: Stream

    Part 3 - Configuration • Preset: Use preconfigured white balance settings. • Slow Shutter: Activate Slow Shutter. The electronic shutter's speed will decrease to the specified level - Auto: Allow the system to adjust the white under low-lighting conditions to allow more light in balance automatically.

  • Page 60: Audio

    Part 3 - Configuration • Live/Remote Video Profile: Check the current Live video picture quality and edit remote video profile settings. - Use Dynamic Remote Stream: Automatically transmits the Live 1 (Single Screen), Live 2 (2x2), or Remote (greater than 2x2) stream, depending on the remote program's live screen layout.

  • Page 61: Part 4 - Search

    Search Part 4 - Search Time-Lapse Search While in Live mode, select the Search Mode icon and select Time-Laspe Search or Event Log Search. Select MENU button on the remote control while in Search mode to display a menu from which you can select Control Area.

  • Page 62: Search Menu

    Part 4 - Search Search Menu 1 Layout Used to change the screen layout to single screen, 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4. 2 Display • OSD On/Off: Enables/disables the OSD feature. • Original Ratio On/Off: Setting On displays video on the camera screen in its original ratio.

  • Page 63: Time-Lapse Search Menu

    Part 4 - Search Time-Lapse Search Menu 3 4 5 6 7 search window and displays all or minimum channels. 1 Record Table Using the scroll, the information of other channels Display the current channel's recording information. which is not shown can be checked in the minimum size of Time-Lapse search window.
  • Page 64 Part 4 - Search 2 Playback Controls 4 Calendar Search Play and scan through video recordings. Playback controls have the same functions as their remote control counterparts. • Jog Shuttle Adjust the playback method and speed. Jog shuttle's vertical indicator indicates the current playback direction and speed.

  • Page 65: Motion Search

    Zone setting under System Setup - • Backup files can be played back on Windows Motion Detection. For more information, refer to the systems. For more information, refer to the REVO Motion on page 44. Remote Pro operation manual.

  • Page 66: Context Menu

    Part 4 - Search 7 Text-In Search 8 Slow Play Option Perform Text-In Search. Search the playback screen at low speeds. Select the desired playback speed (x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, x1/6, x1/8) and then select Play. Context Menu Select the Menu button or right-click on the Camera screen to access the context menu.

  • Page 67: Event Log Search

    Part 4 - Search Event Log Search Camera Filter • Alarm-In: Select which channels to search alarm-in Select Search Mode > Event Log Search to bring events in. up the Event Log Search window. • Motion: Select which channels to search motion detection events in.

  • Page 68: Overlapped Recording Search

    Part 4 - Search Overlapped Recording Search If the system's clock is changed to a point in the past, overlapping recordings may be produced. Overlapped recordings have to be searched in segments. For example, making a recording from 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock, changing the system's clock at 5 o'clock to 3 o'clock, and then continuing to record until 6 o'clock produces two recordings that overlap between 3...

  • Page 69: Part 5 - Revo Remote

    REVO Remote program. • If running REVO Remote, the bottom section of the screen may get cut off if the address bar or the status bar is shown. In this case, change Internet Options so that the address bar or the status bar is hidden. (Tools →...

  • Page 70: Web Monitoring Mode

    Part 5 - REVO Remote • Launching a new version of REVO Remote for the first time can cause Internet Explorer to load information from the previous version. In this case, navigate to Tools → Internet Options → General, delete temporary Internet files, and then restart REVO Remote.
  • Page 71 Part 5 - REVO Remote Displays the current time and login information of REVO Remote. Select the desired mode. Changing the mode places the selected camera in the first cell of the layout that will be changed. Select the camera you wish to monitor.

  • Page 72: Web Search Mode

    Click to switch over to Web monitoring mode. Place the mouse pointer on the Remote Search logo to check REVO Remote's version. Displays time information of the video recording from the remote NVR. Apply image filters (Sharpen, Blur, Equalizer, Interpolation, and Revert) to the images.
  • Page 73 Part 5 - REVO Remote Adjust image brightness. Use the playback controls to play back video. Go to First Fast Forward Play by Frame (backwards) Play by Frame (forwards) Rewind Go to Last Play/Pause Select the desired mode. Use the calendar to search for video recordings by specific dates.
  • Page 74 Part 5 - REVO Remote Select a camera from the screen and right-click to bring up the pop-up menu. • Change Camera Title: Used to change the camera's name. Renaming the camera in Web Search mode does not affect the camera's name on the remote system.

  • Page 75: Part 6 - Appendix

    Part 6 - Appendix System Log Types Boot Up Panic On System Shutdown Panic Off Restart Clear All Data Upgrade Success Clear Disk Upgrade Error Format Disk Power Failure Disk Full Time Changed Auto Deletion Time Zone Change Search Begin Time Sync.

  • Page 76: Error Code Types

    Part 6 - Appendix Error Code Types Upgrade Error Codes Type Type Unknown Error Remote Network Error Incorrect File Version No Remote Upgrade Permission Incorrect OS Version Remote Upgrade File Save Failure Incorrect Software Version Remote Upgrade Cancelled by User Incorrect Kernel Version USB Storage Device Mount Failure Storage Device Mount Failure...
  • Page 77 Part 6 - Appendix Network Error Codes Type Type Cause of Failure Unknown Connection Cancelled by User Normal Logout No Response from Network Device Host All Channels in Use - Connection Denied High Network Noise Level Incorrect Product Version Info Transmission Queue Full Incorrect User Name or Password Incorrect OEM Info...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Part 6 - Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the power cable connection status. The main unit won't turn on. • Check the power outlet. • Check the camera's video cable connection status. • Check the monitor's video cable connection status. Unable to display Live video.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Part 6 - Appendix Specifications These product specifications may change without prior notice. General Exterior Dimensions 300mm x 61mm x 231mm (W x H x D) Weight (Main Unit) 2.3kg (with 2HDDs) Weight (Packaging) 4.5kg (with 2HDDs) Packaging Dimensions 460mm x 113mm x 360mm (W x H x D) Working Temperature 5°C –...
  • Page 80 Part 6 - Appendix Connectors Video In Ethernet: 9 ports Camera Power Out Ethernet: 8 ports HDMI: 1 HDMI Monitor Out VGA: 1 DB15 Audio Out 1 RCA connector Alarm Terminal block Ethernet Port 1 RJ-45 RS232 Serial Port Terminal block, text insertion (POS/ATM) IR Remote Control Port Remote Control USB Ports...

  • Page 81: Index

    Part 6 - Appendix Index Alarm-In Recording Alarm-Out Record Setup Audio Recording REVO Remote Camera Registration Schedule Search Storage Stream Event Monitoring EZLink Text-In Text-In Search IP Address Timelapse Mode Time-Lapse Search Live Mode Login Upgrade Motion Search Video-Analytics Mouse...

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