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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: 1.2 (December, 2014) Part No. EM-NVR-820 / NVR-1620...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 ..............15 2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk..............15 Chapter 3.
  • Page 5 Channel Configurations -- Adding a Camera (Add manually) ..................86 11.1.9 E-Map................88 11.1.10 Recording ................90 11.1.11 Event Setting ..............94 11.1.12 System Log ..............100 11.1.13 Maintenance..............101 11.1.14 USB Backup ..............103 Appendix A: Ping IP Address ..............105 Appendix B: Planet DDNS Application............106 Appendix C: Configuring Port Forwarding Manually ........107  ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 RJ45 Cable x 1...

  • Page 7: Overview

    NVR-1620/NVR-820 is the 16 / 8-channel Linux embedded NVR with HDMI local display from PLANET, bringing stable and efficient system operation under a wide range of recording/network management/system settings. This latest NVR could be used as a control...
  • Page 8 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. Users can view remote surveillance in real time and play back recorded videos via the web browser or the bundled CMS software.

  • Page 9: Features

    NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Web-based and management utility for easy configuration Up to 16 NVRs, max. 256 channels with the central management software Supports USB keyboard, mouse and joystick, IR remote control, and joystick(PTZ)* Supports mobile phone remote view with WinCE 6.1, Android, Symbian S60, iPhone, and Blackberry 4.6...
  • Page 11 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Sequence All / Manually Selected cameras in 1/4 split view with Sequence Mode configurable timer Snapshot Video snapshot in JPEG format PTZ Support Digital PTZ / Auto Pan / Preset Point / Preset point Sequence...
  • Page 12 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Consumption Operating Temperature 5~40 degrees C Storage Temperature -40~70 degrees C Humidity 10~90% (non-condensing) Weight 4.6 kg Dimensions (W x D x H) 220 x 215 x 81 mm  ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Hardware Interface

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Chapter 2. Hardware Interface 2.1 Physical Descriptions Front Panel NVR-1620 NVR-820 LEDs Status Definitions Green Solid green when the HDD is mounted Solid red for disk fail HDD x 2 Solid amber when recording is in process...
  • Page 14 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 buzzer stop button is pressed (if buzzer is triggered) Buttons Status Definitions Press and hold for 2 seconds Power Press and hold for 2 seconds Restore Press and hold for 5 seconds...

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 2.2 Hardware Installation 2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk 1. Remove the screws on both sides (1 on each side) and remove the top case by pulling it toward you. 2. Place the HDD in the tray on the left. Slide it in until it is securely connected with the SATA connector.
  • Page 16 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 3. Secure the HDD with the tool-less screw on the right side and the other screw on the left side, which can be found in the accessory box. 4. Place the top case and secure it with the screws on both sides.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Nvr

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 18 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Please click “Next” to continue. Please click “Install” to start the installation.  ...
  • Page 19 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Once the installation is complete, please check the “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 20: Accessing Nvr With Its Default Ip Address

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 21 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 • 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 22: Chapter 4. Web-Based Management

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 23: User's Configuration

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 24: Digital Zoom

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 25: Lens Control

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 - Audio in Turn on/off audio of a live video. - Lens Control If this camera could control focus and iris, the button of the selection could be active; otherwise, it will be highlighted. There are three selections of focus and iris as shown below.

  • Page 26: List Viewing

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 - Changing Channel User can select to change the view to other channels or disconnect the current channel camera view. - 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 27: Pattern View

    Every time you click on an “n” pattern icon, the live video of the next “n” cameras will be displayed. The channel spilt of 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 28: Saved Viewing

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 29: Live Viewing Through Iphone Safari Browser

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 4.6 Live Viewing through iPhone Safari Browser You can use iPhone and perform single channel live view to the NVR by using its Safari browser. To be able to view the live video through the Safari browser, make sure “JavaScript” is on under “Settings”...
  • Page 30 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Type in the IP address of the NVR in the address bar You should be prompted to enter the user name and password to access the NVR Upon successful login, you should see the live view video of the first channel...

  • Page 31: Live Viewing Through Blackberry Phones

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Click on the “Channel” drop-down menu to select other cameras If a PTZ camera is selected, the corresponding control buttons will display (control PT only) This function is camera dependent and is not available to all cameras. Certain cameras do not allow you to adjust image size and the selection “Auto”...
  • Page 32 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Enable the “Support JavaScript” option, click the menu button and click “Save Options” Go to “General Properties Make sure two options illustrated above are enabled  ...
  • Page 33 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Press the menu button and click the “Save Options” to save settings Press the button highlighted above to go back to the browser Type in the IP address of the NVR in the address bar You should be prompted to enter its username and password for access  ...

  • Page 34: Chapter 5. Playback Viewing

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 35 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 on or zoom out the image.

  • Page 36: The Main Layout For Playback

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 37 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 “Bookmark” button.

  • Page 38: Playing Exported Playback Videos With Nvr Media Player

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 39 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 You can also use the NVR Media Player to play the exported AVI files. This can save you the trouble of installing third-party media player or codecs when playing the exported AVI videos.
  • Page 40 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Locate the exported AVI file, and click “open”. (Normally under “C:\ExportFolder)”  ...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Event Viewing

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 42: Opening Event Snapshot Images With Nvr Media Player

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 43: Chapter 7. Nvr Setup - Device Configuration

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 in all the sub-pages, users should expect a fully working network video recorder that is ready to manage cameras on the network.
  • Page 44 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 45: Dhcp Server

    * Please make sure a valid DNS server has been configured under the “Network Settings” page 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 46 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 47 “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 48: Time And Date

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 49: Storage

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 in this page.

  • Page 50: Adding A New User

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Multiple users can access the recorder simultaneously. You can add, remove, and edit users by using options provided in this page to keep user information organized. Each recorder comes with a built-in “admin” account with password “admin”. It’s highly recommended to change the password upon your initial login.

  • Page 51: Group Privilege

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 7.4.3 Group Privilege 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. There are 7 pre-defined user groups for privilege configurations.

  • Page 52: Nvr Setup -- Channel Configuration

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 53 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Cameras found should be listed and simply select a camera from the list.  ...
  • Page 54 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Its corresponding information should be displayed in the “Camera Information” section. Enter 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.

  • Page 55: Adding A Camera Manually

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 8.1.2 Adding a Camera Manually 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 56: Recording

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 channels. It can help the recorder to operate with sufficient system resource by performing recording only when it’s...

  • Page 57: Scheduling

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 8.3 Scheduling You can define the time range of the schedule recording for all channels in 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 then move horizontally lets you set what hours to perform recording during a day.

  • Page 58: Preset Point Setting

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 59: Ptz Preset Sequence

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 “Move Here when Event Trigger”: 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 point and let the recorder automatically switch between them for you.

  • Page 60: Osd Settings

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 61 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Next, define where the text will be displayed by either entering an X/Y value based on percentage or use the system pre-defined position from the drop-down menu. Click on the “Preview” button to see the preview of your setting and click “Apply” to save the configuration.

  • Page 62: Nvr Setup -- Event Configuration

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 63: Notification

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 drop-down menu. 2. Pick the desired channel, and then select the camera’s input port from the drop-down menu. 3. Select the trigger condition from the “Port condition” drop-down menu. *The recorder only acts as a medium for pairing up input/output ports between cameras and the recorder.
  • Page 64 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 65 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 66: E-Map

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 67 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 68: Google Map Setting

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 69: Chapter 10. Nvr Setup -- System Operations

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

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 71: Usb Backup

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 On Web UI, he 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 72: Things To Pay Attention To The Usb Backup Function

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Next, select channels which you would like to backup 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 backup and click the “Backup”...
  • Page 73 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Click “Browse...” to select the file from the USB disk.  ...
  • Page 74 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 A new dialog should be prompted for you to select the file location. When done, click “Check” to validate the file.  ...
  • Page 75 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 76 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 Finally, click “OK” to begin playing. The player should now play the backup file.  ...

  • Page 77: Chapter 11. Nvr Local Interface

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 78: Network

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 79 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 80: User Account -- User Setting

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 81: User Account -- User Group Setting

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 82: Disk

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 83: Channel Configurations -- Adding A Camera (Automatic Search)

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 *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 84 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 85 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 86: Channel Configurations -- Adding A Camera (Add Manually)

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 87 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 88: E-Map

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 89 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 90: Recording

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 91 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 92 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 recording during a particular time frame for each channel.
  • Page 93 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 94: Event Setting

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 95 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 96 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 97 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 98 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 99 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 3. Specify the sender’s name in the “Sender’s name” field. 4. Enter the sender’s e-mail address. 5. Check “Enable Authentication” and enter the user name and password of the SMTP server if it requires authentication.

  • Page 100: System Log

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 101: Maintenance

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 102 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 103: Usb Backup

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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.
  • Page 104 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 to the USB Backup function Limitation: •...

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Ping Ip Address

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 106: Appendix B: Planet Ddns Application

    Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 107: 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 108 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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 109 Network Video Recorder with HDMI NVR-820 / NVR-1620 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.

  • Page 110: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    8/16-CH Network Video Recorder with HDMI *Model Number NVR-820 / NVR-1620 * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.) is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 2004/108/EC).

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