You can acquire a PDF of the full NVR technical reference manual, hard drive installation guide, and other materials from the product page at SnapAV.com. If you are going to install extra hard drives in the recorder, do so now before beginning installation. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 2 7/10/2015 11:13:24 AM...
This helps when changing the system If mounting in a closed space, include adequate configuration or with recovery if unexpected ventilation. Do not block ventilation openings. failure or trouble occurs. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 3 7/10/2015 11:13:24 AM...
Stick-on rubber feet for the unit if you will not be installing it in a rack Please note that distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, or exporting the software provided for this product is expressly prohibited and in violation of international copyright law. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 4 7/10/2015 11:13:24 AM...
4. Connect your IP surveillance cameras to the camera ports. To connect your cameras through your local network, consult the technical reference manual (available online) for additional setup. 5. Connect your network cable to the Ethernet port. 6. Connect the power cord and turn on the power switch. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 5 7/10/2015 11:13:24 AM...
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Download and Install the Luma Utility Visit your product page at SnapAV.com and download the Luma Utility installer. Once it has downloaded, double-click on the Luma Utility icon to run the installer. You can click through and accept the defaults.
Set the IP Address At the top of the right column of the Luma Utility, make a note of the IP address. You will need this in the next step. Deselect the Enable DHCP box to make the IP address static.
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Restart your browser and return to your recorder’s login window. Enter admin for both the user name and password. You might get a pop-up message* that asks you whether you want to run the Luma Web Components plug-in. You must allow the plug-in to access your system.
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If you are taking cameras that were previously attached to a network and plugging them directly into your NVR, you must do a hardware reset on the cameras. See your camera’s manual or the technical reference manual for details. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 9 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
Example: If you choose the domain myhome (as shown), your system’s URL would be myhome.LumaDNS.com. If someone already had myhome, then your system’s URL would be something like myhome13.LumaDNS. com. Click Save to finalize the settings here. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 10 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
The cameras are accessed with the IP address of the NVR, modified by port numbers 65001 (for camera 1) through 65016 (for camera 16). Forward these ports on your router. This can also be referenced through the camera management links shown on page 9. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 11 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
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Camera passwords cannot be longer than 31 characters. The camera password can only contain numbers and letters; no spaces or special characters. For added security, use a password that is long and easy to remember. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 12 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
Choose the account’s level. There are two levels for users: operator and user. The only difference is the default permissions they are given. You can customize permissions for each account individually. See the technical reference manual (available online) for more details. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 13 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
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(available online). Disable DST if Necessary If you are in a location that does not observe daylight saving time, click the Enable DST checkbox to deselect it. Click Save to confirm changes. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 14 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
Set up alarms to trigger from the camera, and vice versa. … and more! To learn more about these capabilities, go to the product page at SnapAV.com and download the technical reference manual. Luma NVR QSG pilot.indd 15 7/10/2015 11:13:25 AM...
SnapAV.com. 3-Year Limited Warranty This Luma Surveillance™ product has a 3 Year Limited Warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused, modified or disassembled.