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ALI-NVR3104P, ALI-NVR3108P Embedded Network Video Recorders Quick Setup Guide
This quick setup guide provides instructions to initially setup and use the ALI-NVR3104P and ALI-NVR3108P network video recorders (NVRs).
For additional information on the extensive capabilities of your NVR, including detailed setup and configuration instructions, please refer to
the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.3.4 User Manual available for download from your vendor.
CONTENTS
Part 1. Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part 2. Soft Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part 3. Installing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Part 4. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Part 5. HDD Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controls and Indicators
PART 1.
Front panel (ALI-NVR3104P, ALI-NVR3108P_
Status indicators USB port
Item
Function / Description
POWER
Indicator is green when the unit is powered on. When the unit is off, the LED is red if power is available.
Status Indicators
HDD
HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to an HDD.
TX/RX
Blinks green when the network connection is functioning normally.
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port for additional USB devices such as a mouse or Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
ALI-NVR3104P
Backpanel
Audio IN/OUT
Internal Ethernet switch
ports with PoE (4)
1
LAN
Power switch
Video Out
Power Adapter
Ground
USB
(VGA, HDMI)
connector
terminal
ALI-NVR3108P
Backpanel
USB
Internal Ethernet switch
Video Out
ports with PoE (8)
(HDMI, VGA)
Item
Description
1 channel (HDMI/VGA), resolution: 1920 × 1080P / 60 Hz, 1600 × 1200 / 60 Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60 Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60 Hz,
VIDEO OUT (VGA, HDMI)
1024 × 768 / 60 Hz
RCA connector for audio line input.
AUDIO IN / OUT
RCA connector for audio line output. .
ALI-NVR3104P: Connect the 48 Vdc power adapter provided with the recorder to this port, and to a standard 100 ~ 240 Vac power
Power connector
source using the power cord provided.
ALI-NVR3108P: Connect the power cord provided with the recorder to this port and to a standard 100 ~ 240 Vac power source.
ON / OFF Switch
Switch for powering the recorder on or off.
GROUND
Terminal for ground. Connect to earth ground before powering on the NVR.
LAN Interface
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 port for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Internal Ethernet switch ports
4 (ALI-NVR3104P) or 8 (ALI-NVR3108P) 10/100 Mbps ports for IP cameras. These ports provide Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Soft Keyboards
PART 2.
Soft keyboards open in the firmware when clicking on an entry field for a password, name or numerical value. Three keyboards are available:
alphanumeric, numeric and symbols. You can switch to a different keyboard by clicking the button in the lower left corner. To make an entry,
click the soft buttons on the keyboard to type a character string, and then click the Enter key in the lower right corner to finalize the entry
and close the keyboard.
Uppercase /
Lowercase
Switch to
numeric
Soft keyboard - alphanumeric
Audio IN/OUT
Power switch
LAN
Ground
Power cord
terminal
connector
Backspace
Enter
ALI-NVR3104-08P_SQ
Fan outlet
11/18/15

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  • Page 1 AUDIO IN / OUT RCA connector for audio line output. . ALI-NVR3104P: Connect the 48 Vdc power adapter provided with the recorder to this port, and to a standard 100 ~ 240 Vac power Front panel (ALI-NVR3104P, ALI-NVR3108P_ Power connector source using the power cord provided.
  • Page 2: Step 2. Nvr Installation General Guidelines

    If you purchased your NVR without an internal HDD, you must install one for the NVR to function properly. Follow the procedure in “HDD Installation - ALI-NVR3104P” on page 7 or “HDD Installation - ALI-NVR3108P - HDD 1” on page 9.
  • Page 3: Step 3. Install A Monitor, Mouse, Power

    If you plan to access your NVR remotely, or configure your NVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable from After the Alibi splash screen appears (see above), the NVR will check the status of HDDs installed within the chassis, and show the your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the NVR.
  • Page 4 You can also configure your recorder for DNS (Domain Name Server) access at this time. For more information about these settings, please refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.3.4 User Manual available for download from your vendor. If unsure about how to setup ports and DNS access, click Next to continue.
  • Page 5 In the next window, click the Search button to discover compatible cameras on the LAN to add to the system. With the ALI-NVR3104P, you can monitor up to 4 IP cameras total (the sum of those attached to ports in the integrated 4-port Ethernet switch plus those added from the LAN the NVR is attached to).
  • Page 6: Step 6. Access The Menu System

    For additional information on the extensive capabilities of your NVR, including detailed setup and configuration instructions, please refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.3.4 User Manual available for download from your vendor. Live View display after camera adjustments www.Observint.com...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    1x HDDs, up to 6TB capacity 2x HDDs max, up to 6TB capacity each Alarm Input Camera Dependent The NVR can accommodate one HDD (ALI-NVR3104P) or two HDDs (ALI-NVR3108P), each with a capacity up to 6TB. Alarm Output Camera Dependent Operating System...
  • Page 8 HDD mounting screw holes Screw the four HDD mounting screws provided into the holes on the underside of the HDD until the screw heads are about 1/8 inch above the surface. Position the HDD in the recorder chassis with the HDD mounting screws fully seated in the holes and slots in the bottom of the chassis. The HDD should be above the front panel ribbon cable, and under the front panel black cable.
  • Page 9 During the DVR initialization, follow the options in the Wizard to initialize/reformat the HDD. You can also initialize the HDD using the Menu | HDD feature. For more information, refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.3.4 User Manual available for download from your vendor.
  • Page 10 HDD 1 SATA HDD 2 SATA Position the HDD in HDD 1 bay under the front panel cables such that the HDD cable connectors are toward the middle of the chassis Back cable connector cable connector PC board and the HDD mounting screws are fully seated in the mounting screw slots. While holding the HDD in place, carefully turn over the chassis with the HDD and then tighten the mounting screws to secure the HDD.
  • Page 11 Orient the chassis as shown in the picture below. Become familiar with the locations of the HDD mounting screws for HDD 2 (second HDD), and the HDD 2 SATA PC board connector. HDD 1 SATA HDD 2 SATA Back cable connector cable connector PC board If you are not installing a second HDD in the chassis, reinstall the chassis cover.
  • Page 12 While holding the HDD in place, carefully turn over the chassis with the HDD and then tighten the mounting screws to secure the HDD. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. Reinstall the chassis cover. Initialize the HDD. Refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.3.4 User Manual available for download from your vendor. HDD 2 mounting screws www.Observint.com...

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