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  • Page 1 104-460 Auto-IP NVS Premium Network Video Recorder USeR’S MANUAl REV1.1...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ness. Ness reserves the right to make changes to features and specifications at any time without prior notification in the interest of ongoing product development and improvement.
  • Page 3 NVS User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. •...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    NVS User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NVS User’s Manual Table of Contents Overview ........................6     System Installation ....................... 7     Unit Position ......................7     Device Connection ....................7     Rear Panel Connectors ..................8     Compatible IP Cameras ..................9  ...
  • Page 6 NVS User’s Manual Event List Search ....................32     Snapshot ......................33     4.10 Health Status of HDD ................... 33     4.11 Main/Dual Stream ....................33     4.12 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting ............34     Appendix A: Recommended HDDs ................

  • Page 7: Overview

    NVS User’s Manual Overview The Network Video Storage (NVS) is a premium network video recorder supporting IP camera Plug & Play automatic installation, and up to 16 ports PoE switch. The NVS is an ideal edge recording solution for system integrators and installers applicable from small convenience stores and merchandise stores to medium-sized surveillance systems and projects.

  • Page 8: System Installation

    NVS User’s Manual System Installation The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connectors

    NVS User’s Manual Rear Panel Connectors There are various connectors on the rear panel for the NVS installations. The connectors are described as the following. Power Jack Connect the power supply cord shipped with the NVS. NOTE: Use of other power supply cords may cause overloading.

  • Page 10: Compatible Ip Cameras

    HD+H.264 for single channel Live display and recording videos. Therefore, the IP cameras must support dual stream function. Cameras supported are Ness NIP series. NOTE: After the IP cameras are connected, it takes 30 to 60 seconds for the NVS to adjust the dual streaming setting and retrieving videos from the IP cameras.

  • Page 11: General System Setup

    NVS User’s Manual General System Setup Before operating the NVS, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the NVS. The LCD display on the front panel will show current date/time and IP address plus unit name of the NVS at normal mode, as shown below.

  • Page 12: Power On / Shutdown / Reboot

    NVS User’s Manual Power On / Shutdown / Reboot If the NVS must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shutdown and power on procedures to avoid damaging the NVS. Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before plug in the power cord to the NVS (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V), and power on the unit via pressing the POWER key on the front panel.

  • Page 13: Osd Menu Of The Nvs

    NVS User’s Manual NOTE: To avoid network conflict, DO NOT set IP of the NVS as 192.168.50.xxx due to the default IP for the built-in PoE hub is 192.168.50.1. OSD Menu of the NVS Aside from shutdown/ reboot/ network setting, users can also check out system information, view system log, and perform software upgrade in the NVS’s OSD menu.

  • Page 14: Remote Monitoring Software

    NVS User’s Manual Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a browser-based software application designed to remotely operate with the NVS products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and to configure the NVS remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    NVS User’s Manual Software Installation Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software. 4.2.1 Internet Setting The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately.
  • Page 16 NVS User’s Manual • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. •...

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    NVS User’s Manual 4.2.2 Software Installation Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the NVS can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. •...

  • Page 18: Login / Logoff

    NVS User’s Manual Login / Logoff The login window will be shown as below. One “admin” connection and up to three “user” connections are allowed to access a NVS at the same time. The following steps demonstrate procedures to connect and login to the NVS. •...

  • Page 19: Live Monitoring

    NVS User’s Manual Live Monitoring Users can view Live video from the cameras connected to the NVS by clicking <Live> button on the main window toolbar. While viewing Live video, users can perform Live monitoring operations such as display mode, IP dome camera control, and digital zoom.

  • Page 20: Digital Zoom

    NVS User’s Manual Dome ID (ID) Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to access this function. Focus +/− Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +>...

  • Page 21: Instant Recording

    NVS User’s Manual Instant Recording Instant Recording function allows users to record video to the PC by one click. Note that the audio function is preset as OFF. If users wish record video with audio, click on the <Audio On/Off> button. Follow the steps to start recording instantly: •...

  • Page 22: Remote Video Playback

    NVS User’s Manual 4.6.1 Remote Video Playback Click <Play> on the main window toolbar, then click <Remote Playback> tab. The <Remote Playback> window will be displayed. The <Available Record Video> area displays the duration of recorded video available for playback. To playback remote video, follow these steps: •...

  • Page 23: Digital Signature Verification

    NVS User’s Manual 4.6.3 Digital Signature Verification The digital signature verification function aims to authenticate if a video file with assigned digital signature is altered. Follow the description below to verify the digital signature. • Click <Play> on the main window toolbar. •...

  • Page 24: Osd Configuration Menu

    NVS User’s Manual OSD Configuration Menu Click <Menu> on the main window toolbar and users can setup OSD configuration of the NVS. Note that the login account has to be administrator in order to have full access to the OSD menu. Main menu of the configuration window are: System Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration, PoE Setup, and Shutdown.
  • Page 25 NVS User’s Manual Enable DDNS Host Name DDNS Setup DDNS Port Submit/Update ezDDNS UPnP UPnP Setup UPnP NAT Traversal System/Version Info This submenu shows system and software information of the NVS, including model name, hardware version, software version, MAC address 1, and MAC address 2.

  • Page 26: Camera Setup

    NVS User’s Manual If users are using a dynamic IP address and wish to synchronize the IP to a static domain name, enter DDNS Setup menu and enable DDNS function. Then enter a preferred host name and DDNS port, select <Yes> next to <Submit/Next>, and click <Apply>.
  • Page 27 NVS User’s Manual IP Camera Name Users can enter a preferred camera name. It will be shown on the screen. IP Camera Hidden Under this item, users can choose whether to hide the camera image. Device Search Select this item and a confirm window will popup. Click <OK> and the system will begin to search for all UPnP devices in the LAN.

  • Page 28: Record Setup

    NVS User’s Manual 4.7.3 Record Setup Under Record Setup menu, the menu items are listed as below: Day Time Start Day Time End Night Time Start Schedule Setup Night Time End Weekend Schedule Weekend Start Record Weekend End Setup Preset Config Data Lifetime Mode Data Lifetime Data Lifetime...

  • Page 29: Event Setup

    NVS User’s Manual 4.7.4 Event Setup Under Event Setup menu, the menu items are listed as below: Internal Buzzer Email Notice Email Attachment Alert Notification Alert Notification Alert IP Set 1 ~ Set 3 Setup Event Alert Port Setup Alive Interval Event Duration Video Loss Detect Per Channel...
  • Page 30 NVS User’s Manual Per Channel Config User can configure different event setting for each channel individually. First decide to enable/disable <Video Loss Detect>. Then set <Motion Detect> option to <OFF>, <Day>, <Night>, <Day & Night>, <Weekend>, <Day & Weekend>, <Night & Weekend>, or <All>. If motion detection is enabled, users have to further setup <Detection Config>.

  • Page 31: Database Setup

    NVS User’s Manual 4.7.5 Database Setup Under Database Setup menu, the menu items are listed as below: Total Size Free Size Avail. Rec Time Database Setup Est. Rec Period Internal Disks Data Protection Date Time/ Event/ Loc./ Lock Total Size This item shows the total HDD size of the NVS.

  • Page 32: Configuration

    NVS User’s Manual 4.7.6 Configuration Under Configuration menu, the menu items are listed as below: Import Config Export Config Configuration System Log ID/ Date/ Time/ Code/ Value Operation Log Import Config Users can import a previously saved configuration file to apply to the NVS. Click <Execute>...

  • Page 33: Shutdown

    NVS User’s Manual 4.7.8 Shutdown Under Shutdown menu, the menu items are listed as below: Reboot Shutdown Auto Rebooting Reboot Time Reboot Click on the <Execute> button next to <Reboot> to remotely reboot the NVS. Auto Rebooting Users can enable/disable Auto Rebooting function here. Select a preferred day to auto reboot the NVS on a regular basis, or select <OFF>...

  • Page 34: Snapshot

    NVS User’s Manual Snapshot Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click <Snapshot> on the main window toolbar, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be saved as a JPEG file on the desktop.

  • Page 35: Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting

    NVS User’s Manual 4.12 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the NVS is connected? If the following window displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files. •...

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Recommended Hdds

    NVS User’s Manual Appendix A: Recommended HDDs The following is a list of recommended SATA HDDs. Brand Model Name Model Number Size Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST2500418AS 500GB AV-GP WD20EURS 2.0T NOTE: After a HDD is successfully installed, users will see a number attached to the device name when retrieving internal disks information in the OSD setup menu via <System Info>...

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Nvs Osd Menu Tree

    NVS User’s Manual Appendix B: NVS OSD Menu Tree Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Hostname Management Port [1]Connection Type [1]IP Network Ethernet1 [1]Netmask Info [1]Gateway [2]Connection Type Ethernet2 [2]IP [2]Netmask Version Software Version Info Hardware Version [#]Link PoE Info PoE Port [1] ~ [8]...

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