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The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision). Hikvision assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the book.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Regulatory information FCC information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant compliance: to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips: • Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. • Unit is designed for indoor use only. •...
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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer. The figures in the manual are for reference only. This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table. Series Model Type 7100NI-SL DS-7104NI-SL Network Video Recorder DS-7108NI-SL 7100NI-SL/W DS-7104NI-SL/W Network Video Recorder 7100NI-SN...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Product Key Features General Connectable to network cameras, network dome and encoders. Connectable to the third-party network cameras like AXIS, Brickcom, Bosch, PANASONIC, SAMSUNG and SANYO, and network cameras that adopt ONVIF or PSIA protocol. ...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Backup Export video data by USB or SATA device. Export video clips when playback. Management and maintenance of backup devices. Alarm and Exception Configurable arming time of alarm input/output. Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, abnormal record, HDD error, and HDD full, etc.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Development Scalability: SDK for Windows and Linux system. Source code of application software for demo. Development support and training for application system. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Key Features ..........................6 Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................12 Front Panel ............................ 13 IR Remote Control Operations ...................... 15 USB Mouse Operation ........................18 Input Method Description ......................19 Rear Panel ............................. 20 Chapter 2 Getting Started .........................
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel ..................... 74 6.1.2 Playing Back by Time ......................76 6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ..................... 78 6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ......................80 6.1.5 Playing Back by System Logs ..................... 82 6.1.6 Playing Back External File ....................
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13.4.3 Editing a User ........................167 Appendix ............................... 168 Glossary ..............................169 Troubleshooting ............................. 170 List of Compatible IP Cameras ......................176 List of Hikvision IP Cameras ......................176 List of Third-party IP Cameras ....................... 179 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1.1 Front Panel Figure 1. 1 Front Panel of DS-7100NI Series This panel is applicable to the DS-7100NI-SL, DS-7100NI-SL/W, DS-7100NI-SN, DS-7100NI-SN/N and DS-7100NI-SN/P series NVR. Table 1. 1 Description of Front Panel Icon Description Indicator turns red when DVR is powered up.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Name Description Indicator Status indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to Status HDD. TX/RX indictor blinks yellow when network connection is functioning Tx/Rx properly. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB USB Interface mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1.2 IR Remote Control Operations The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control (not supported with theDS-7100NI series NVR), shown in Figure 1. 3. Batteries (2× AAA) must be installed before operation. Figure 1.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Name Description In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup. Enter/exit the folder of USB device. A Button Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu. It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Name Description F2 Button Cycle through tab pages. In synchronous playback mode, it is used to switch between channels. Troubleshooting Remote Control: Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at the IR receiver in the front panel.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1.3 USB Mouse Operation A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse: 1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the NVR. 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1.4 Input Method Description Figure 1. 4 Soft Keyboard Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard: Table 1. 5 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons Icons Description Icons Description English Capital English Numbers Symbols Lowercase/Uppercase Backspace...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1.5 Rear Panel Figure 1. 5 DS-7100NI-SL and DS-7100NI-SN Figure 1. 6 DS-7100NI-SL/W Table 1. 6 Description of Rear Panel Item Description 12VDC power supply. Power Supply Audio In RCA connector for two-way audio input. HDMI video output connector.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 1. 8 DS-7108 & 7116NI-SN/N Table 1. 7 Description of Rear Panel Item Description 12VDC power supply. Power Supply Audio In RCA connector for two-way audio input. HDMI video output connector. HDMI Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Item Description VGA Output DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse USB Interface and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 1. 14 DS-7604NI-SN/P Figure 1. 15 DS-7608 & 7616NI-SN/P Table 1. 10 Description of Rear Panel Item Description 48VDC power supply for DS-7604NI-SN/P, and 100~240VAC power Power Supply supply for DS-7608 & 7616NI-SN/P Audio In RCA connector for two-way audio input.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the NVR Purpose: Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR. Before you start: Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the NVR’s requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown. 2. Click the Logout button to lock the NVR or the Reboot button to reboot the NVR. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2.2 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure below. Figure 2. 3 Start Wizard Interface Operating the Setup Wizard: 1. The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, click the Exit button.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 5 Date and Time Settings 6. After the time settings, click Next button which takes you to the Network Setup Wizard window, as shown in Figure 2. 6. DS-7100NI-SL, DS-7100NI-SN and DS-7600NI-SN DS-7100NI-SL/W Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder DS-7100NI-SN/P, DS-7100NI-SN/N, DS-7600NI-SN/P and DS-7600NI-SN/N Figure 2. 6 Network Configuration DS-7100NI-SL/W series NVR supports LAN and WLAN connections. Both the parameters can be configured saparately by selecting the NIC type in the Select NIC drop-down list. 7.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 8 HDD Management 9. To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD. 10. Click Next button to enter the Adding IP Camera interface. 11.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 11 Copy Record Settings 14. Click OK to complete the startup Setup Wizard. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2.3 Adding and Editing the IP Cameras 2.3.1 Adding the Online IP Cameras Purpose: The main function of the NVR is to connect the network cameras and record the video got from it. So before you can get a live view or record of the video, you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder If the user name and password is changed, the auto adding of IP camera will fail, you may add it manually. • Manual 1) To add the online cameras in same network segment The detected online camera will be listed in the camera list, as shown in the figure below. Figure 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 15 Custom Adding IP Camera Interface ii. You can edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the IP camera to be added. iii. Click Add to add the camera. ...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 17 IP Camera Management Interface 4. (For the encoders with multiple channels only) check the checkbox of Channel No. in the pop-up window, as shown in the following figure, and click OK to finish adding. Figure 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 19 Edit the Parameters 2. Click lick OK to save the settings and exit the editing interface. To edit advanced parameters: Steps: 1. Drag the horizontal scroll bar to the right side and click the icon.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK to exit the interface. Configuring the customized protocols Purpose: To connect the network cameras which are not configured with the standard protocols, you can configure the customized protocols for them.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2.3.3 Editing IP Cameras Connected to the PoE Interfaces This chapter is only applicable to the DS-7600NI-SN/P and DS-7100NI-SN/P series NVR. The PoE interfaces enables the NVR system to pass electrical power safely, along with data, on Ethernet cabling to the connected network cameras.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 25 Edit IP Camera Interface - Plug-and-Play • Manual: You can disable the PoE interface by selecting the manual while the current channel can be used as a normal channel and the parameters can also be edited. Figure 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Connect the network cameras via the built-in switch interfaces. Steps: 1. Enter the Camera Management interface. Menu> Camera> Camera You can see the connected cameras are listed. Figure 2. 27 Camera List The cameras connecting to the built-in switch interface cannot be deleted in this menu. 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 2. 29 Edit IP Camera Interface - Manual 3. Click the Apply button to finish adding. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3.1 Introduction of Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The NVR automatically enters Live View mode when powered on. Live View Icons In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can know whether the channel is recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as possible.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3.2 Operations in Live View Mode In live view mode, there are many functions provided. The functions are listed below. • Single Screen: showing only one screen on the monitor. • Multi-screen: showing multiple screens on the monitor simultaneously. •...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 3. 1 Right-click Menu 3.2.2 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you single click the mouse in the corresponding screen.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 3. 3 Digital Zoom Image Settings icon can be selected to enter the Image Settings menu. You can set the image parameters like brightness, contrast, saturation and hue. Figure 3. 4 Image Settings- Customize Live View Strategy can be selected to set strategy, including Real-time, Balanced, Fluency.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3.3 Adjusting Live View Settings Purpose: Live View settings can be customized according to different needs. You can configure the output interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc. Steps: 1.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder window. You can click button to start live view for all the channels and click to stop all the live view. Click the Apply button to save the setting. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3.4 User Logout Purpose: After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to do some operation, you need to enter user name and password tog in again. Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4.1 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns Before you start: Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols. 4.1.1 Customizing Presets Purpose: Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an event takes place. Steps: 1.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder This feature enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event takes place. Call preset in the PTZ setting interface: Steps: 1. Enter the PTZ Control interface. Menu>Camera>PTZ 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4.1.3 Customizing Patrols Purpose: Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a set duration before moving on to the next key point. The key points are corresponding to the presets. The presets can be set following the steps above in Customizing Presets.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Select a key point, then click button to adjust the order of the key points. Figure 4. 7 Key Points Deletion 4.1.4 Calling Patrols Purpose: Calling a patrol makes the PTZ to move according the predefined patrol path. Calling patrol in the PTZ setting interface: Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 4. 8 PTZ Toolbar- Patrol 4.1.5 Customizing Patterns Purpose: Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to make the PTZ movement according to the predefined path. Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4.1.6 Calling Patterns Purpose: Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Calling pattern in the PTZ setting interface Steps: 1. Enter the PTZ Control interface. Menu>Camera>PTZ>More Settings 2. Select the pattern number. 3.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4.2 PTZ Control Toolbar In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on the remote control, or choose the PTZ Control icon to enter the PTZ toolbar. Figure 4.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.1 Configuring Recording Parameters Purpose: By configuring the recording parameters you can define the parameters which affect the image quality, such as the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on. Before you start: Make sure that the HDD has already been installed.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Click Apply to save the settings. The parameters of Main Stream (Event) are read-only. 3. Parameters Settings for Sub-stream Enter the Sub-stream tab page. Figure 5. 3 Sub-stream Parameters Configure the parameters of the camera. Click Apply to save the settings.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.2 Configuring Record Schedule Purpose: Set the record schedule, and then the camera automatically starts/stops recording according to the configured schedule. Steps: 1. Enter the Record Schedule interface. Menu>Record>Schedule 2. Configure Record Schedule Select Record Schedule. Figure 5.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 5. 6 Edit Schedule III. To arrange other schedule, leave the All Day checkbox blank and set the Start/End time. Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods can’t be overlapped each other.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder DS-7100NI-SL and DS-7100NI-SL/W Other models Figure 5. 9 Descriptions of the color icons Click the Apply button to validate the settings. (Optional) If the settings can also be used to other channels, click Copy, and then choose the channel to which you want to copy.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Record Purpose: Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the NVR can analyze it and do many actions to handle it. Enabling motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, audio warning, notify the surveillance center and so on.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 5. 13 Motion Detection Setting Select the channels which you want the motion detection event to trigger recording. Click Apply to save the settings. Click OK to back to the upper level menu. Exit the Motion Detection menu.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Record This section is not supported by DS-7100N-SL and DS-7100NI-SL/W. For other models, the alarm input and output are not provided by default. But when the connected IP camera has alarm input and output, the alarm related record and playback are supported.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 5. 16 Alarm Settings Choose the alarm triggered recording channel. Check the checkbox to select channel. Click Apply to save settings. Click OK to back to the upper level menu. Repeat the above steps to configure other alarm input parameters. If the settings can also be applied to other alarm inputs, click Copy and choose the alarm input number.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.5 Manual Record Purpose: Follow the steps to set parameters for the manual record. The manual recording is prior to the scheduled recording. Steps: 1. Enter the Manual settings interface. Menu> Manual Or press the REC button on the remote control. Figure 5.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.6 Configuring Holiday Record Purpose: Follow the steps to configure the record schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plan for recording on holiday. Steps: 1. Enter the Record setting interface. Menu>Record>...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3) Select Mode from the dropdown list. There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule. 4) Set the start and end date. 5) Click Apply to save settings. 6) Click OK to exit the Edit interface. 3.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5.7 Files Protection Purpose: You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten. Steps: 1. Enter Export setting interface. Menu> Export Figure 5. 21 Playback 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 5. 23 Unlocking Attention Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 6.1 Playing Back Record Files 6.1.1 Playing Back by Channel Purpose: Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is supported. Instant playback by channel Steps: Choose a channel in live view mode using the mouse and click the button in the quick setting toolbar.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 6. 2 Right-click Menu under Live View Under multi-screen live view mode, the recorded files of the top-left channel will be played back. Pressing numerical buttons will switch playback to the corresponding channels during playback process. 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder indicates the start/end time of the record. Table 6. 1 Detailed Explanation of Playback Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Audio on/ Start/Stop 30s forward 30s reverse Mute clipping Add default Speed down customized tag management...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder In the Playback interface: The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. 6 Interface of Playback by Time Figure 6. 7 Toolbar of Playback by Time indicates the start/end time of the record.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search Purpose: Play back record files on one or several channels searched out by restricting event type (e.g. motion detection). Steps: 1. Enter the Playback interface. Menu>Playback 2. Select the Event in the drop-down list on the top-left side. 3.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5. Click button to play back the file. You can click the Back button to back to the search interface. Pre-play and post-play can be configured. If the event is set to trigger the recording of multiple channels, clicking the will pop up the Synch Playback interface.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Playback progress bar: use the mouse to click any point of the progress bar or drag the progress bar to locate special frames. 6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag Purpose: Video tag allows you to record related information like people and location of a certain time point during playback. You are also allowed to use video tag(s) to search for record files and position time point.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 6. 13 Tag Management Interface Steps: 1. Select the Tag from the drop-down list in the Playback interface. 2. Choose channels, edit start time and end time, and then click Search to enter Search Result interface. You can enter keyword in the textbox to search the tag on your command.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 6. 15 Interface of Playback by Tag Figure 6. 16 Toolbar of Playback by Tag Table 6. 4 Detailed Explanation of Playback-by-tag Toolbar Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Button Operation Audio on/ Start/Stop 30s forward 30s reverse...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Steps: 1. Enter Log Information interface. Menu>Maintenance>Log Information 2. Click Log Search tab to enter Playback by System Logs. Set search time and type and click Search button. Figure 6. 17 System Log Search Interface 3.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 6. 19 Interface of Playback by Log 6.1.6 Playing Back External File Purpose: Perform the following steps to look up and play back files in the external devices. Steps: 1. Enter Tag Search interface. Menu>Playback 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback 6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame Purpose: Play video files frame by frame, in case of checking image details of the video when abnormal events happen. Steps: Go to Playback interface. If you choose playback of the record file: click button until the speed changes to Single frame and one click on the playback screen represents playback of one frame.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder playback is supported; up to 4-ch (with 720P resolution) simultaneous adverse playback is supported, up to 2-ch (with 1080P resolution) and up to 1-ch (with 5MP resolution) reverse playback is supported. Steps: 1. Enter Playback interface. Menu>Playback 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 7.1 Backing up Record Files 7.1.1 Quick Export Purpose: Export record files to backup device(s) quickly. Steps: 1. Enter Video Export interface. Menu>Export>Normal Choose the channel(s) you want to back up and click Quick Export button. ...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 3 Export Finished 2. Check backup result. Choose the record file in Export interface and click button to check it. The Player player.exe will be exported automatically during record file export. Figure 7. 4 Checkup of Quick Export Result Using USB1-1 7.1.2 Backing up by Normal Video Search Purpose: The record files can be backup to various devices, such as USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 5 Normal Video Search for Backup 3. Select record files you want to back up. Click to play the record file if you want to check it. Check the checkbox before the record files you want to back up. The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 7 Export by Normal Video Search using USB Flash Drive Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message box “Export finished”. Figure 7. 8 Export Finished 5.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Backup using USB writer and SATA writer Steps: 1. Enter Export interface. Menu>Export>Normal 2. Set search condition and click Search button to enter the search result interface. Figure 7. 10 Normal Video Search for Backup 3.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 12 Export by Normal Video Search using USB Writer Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message box “Export finished”. Figure 7. 13 Export Finished 5. Check backup result. Choose the record file in Export interface and click button to check it.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 7.1.3 Backing up by Event Search Purpose: Back up event-related record files using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), or SATA writer. Quick Backup and Normal Backup are supported. Steps: 1. Enter Export interface. Menu>Export>Event 1) Set the searching time period.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 17 Event Details Interface 3. Export. Click the Export button and start back up. If the inserted USB device is not recognized: • Click the Refresh button. • Reconnect device. • Check for compatibility from vendor. You can also format USB flash drive or USB HDDs via the device.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4. Check backup result. The Player player.exe will be exported automatically during record file export. Figure 7. 20 Checkup of Event Export Result Using USB Flash Drive 7.1.4 Backing up Video Clips Purpose: You may also select video clips to export directly during Playback, using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer) or SATA writer.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 21 Interface of Playback by Time 4. Click Yes to save video clips and enter Export interface, or click No to quit and do not save video clips. Figure 7. 22 Attention to Video Clip Saving 5.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Stay in the Exporting interface until all record files are exported with pop-up message “Export finished”. Figure 7. 24 Export Finished 6. Check backup result. The Player player.exe will be exported automatically during record file export. Figure 7.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 26 Normal Video Search for Backup 2. Select record files you want to back up. Click Export button to enter Export interface. At least one record file shall be selected. Figure 7. 27 Result of Normal Video Search for Backup 3.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 28 USB Flash Drive Management Management of USB writers or DVD-R/W Steps: 1. Enter Search Result interface of record files. Menu>Export>Normal Set search condition and click Search button to enter Search Result interface. At least one channel shall be selected.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 7. 30 Result of Normal Video Search for Backup 3. Backup device management. Click Erase button if you want to erase the files from a re-writable CD/DVD. There must be a re-writable CD/DVD when you make this operation. If the inserted USB writer or DVD-R/W is not recognized: •...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.1 Setting Motion Detection Alarm Steps: 1. Enter Motion Detection interface of Camera Management and choose a camera you want to set up motion detection. Menu> Camera> Motion Figure 8. 1 Motion Detection Setup Interface 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 8. 3 Set Arming Schedule of Motion Detection 5. Click Linkage Action tab to set up alarm response actions of motion alarm (please refer to Chapter 8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions). Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms This section is not supported by DS-7100NI-SL and DS-7100NI-SL/W. Purpose: Set parameters and handling action of an external sensor alarm. Steps: 1. Enter Alarm Settings of System Configuration and select an alarm input. Menu>...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 5. Select Linkage Action tab to set up alarm response actions of the alarm input (please refer to Chapter Setting Alarm Response Actions). Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 8. 8 Copy Settings of Alarm Input Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.3 Detecting Video Loss Alarm Purpose: Detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s). Steps: 1. Enter Video Loss interface of Camera Management and select a channel you want to detect. Menu>...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days. 5. Click the OK button to complete the video loss settings of the channel. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.4 Detecting Video Tampering Alarm Purpose: Trigger alarm when the lens is covered and take alarm response action(s). Steps: 1. Enter Video Tampering interface of Camera Management and select a channel you want to detect video tampering.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 8. 13 Set Arming Schedule of Video Tampering 4. Select Linkage Action tab to set up alarm response actions of video tampering alarm (please refer to Chapter 8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions). Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use Copy button to copy an arming schedule to other days.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.5 Handling Exceptions Alarm Purpose: Exception settings refer to the handling method of various exceptions, e.g. • HDD Full: The HDD is full. • HDD Error: Writing HDD error or unformatted HDD. • Network Disconnected: Disconnected network cable. •...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.6 Setting Alarm Response Actions Purpose: Alarm response actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Trigger Alarm Output and Send Email. Full Screen Monitoring When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor (VGA or HDMI monitor) display in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder If “Manually Clear” is selected in the dropdown list of Dwell Time, you can clear it only by going to Menu> Manual> Alarm. Figure 8. 15 Alarm Output Setup Interface 2. Set up arming schedule of the alarm output. Choose one day of a week and up to 8 time periods can be set within each day.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 8.7 Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually This section is not supported by DS-7100NI-SL and DS-710NI-SL/W. Purpose: Sensor alarm can be triggered or cleared manually. If “Manually Clear” is selected in the dropdown list of dwell time of an alarm output, the alarm can be cleared only by clicking Clear button in the following interface.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 9.1 Configuring General Settings Purpose: Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network. Steps: 1. Enter the Network Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>Network 2. Select the General tab. DS-7100NI-SL, DS-7100NI-SN and DS-7600NI-SN DS-7100NI-SL/W DS-7100NI-SN/N, DS-7100NI-SN/P, DS-7600NI-SN/N and DS-7600NI-SN/P Figure 9.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3. In the General Settings interface, you can configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4 Gateway, MTU, DNS Server and Default Route. The DS-7100NI-SL/W series NVR supports the wireless AP function, which means it can connect with the wireless IP camera via WLAN.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 9.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 9.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings Purpose: Your NVR also allows access by Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Steps: 1. Enter the Network Settings interface. Menu >Configuration> Network 2. Select the PPPoE tab to enter the PPPoE Settings interface, as shown in Figure 9. 2. Figure 9.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 9. 3 WIFI Settings Interface 3. Configure the following parameters: SSID: SSID is short for Service Set Identifier, and it is displayed as the WIFI name when you search the available WIFI hotspots via other devices with WLAN function. Fill in the blank of SSID on your demand with any characters or numbers.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Updating the Firmware Steps: 1. Save the upgrade file in a USB storage device and connect it to the NVR. 2. Click the Update button and select the upgrade file in the pop-up USB device file list. You can see the current version of the WIFI firmware on the bottom of the pop-up window.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 9. 6 IPServer Settings Interface • DynDNS: 1) Input Server Address for DynDNS (i.e. members.dyndns.org). 2) In the NVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the DynDNS website. 3) Enter the User Name and Password registered in the DynDNS website. Figure 9.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Enter the Server Address and Device Domain Name for HiDDNS. 1) The Server Address of the HiDDNS server displays as www.hik-online.com by default. 2) Enter the Device Domain Name. You can use the alias you registered in the HiDDNS server or define a new device domain name.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder must start with the lower-case English letter and cannot end with ‘-’. Access the Device via Web Browser or Client Software After having successfully registered the device on the HiDDNS server, you can access your device via web browser or Client Software with the Device Domain Name (Device Name).
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2. Select the NTP tab to enter the NTP Settings interface, as shown in Figure 9. 14. Figure 9. 14 NTP Settings Interface 3. Check the Enable NTP checkbox to enable this feature. 4. Configure the following NTP settings: •...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 4. Click Apply button to save and exit the interface. 9.2.6 Configuring Multicast Purpose: The multicast can be configured to realize live view for more than 128 connections through network for the device. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to239.255.255.255. It is recommended to use the IP address ranging from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 9.2.8 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports Purpose: You can change the server and HTTP ports in the Network Settings menu. The default server port is 8000 and the default HTTP port is 80. Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 9. 20 Email Settings Interface 5. Configure the following Email settings: Enable Server Authentication (optional): Check the checkbox to enable the server authentication feature. User Name: The user account of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. Password: The password of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder devices on the network and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, etc. You can use the UPnP™ function to enable the fast connection of the device to the WAN via a router without port mapping. Before you start: If you want to enable the UPnP™...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder You can use the default port No., or change it according to actual requirements. External Port indicates the port No. for port mapping in the router. The value of the RTSP port No. should be 554 or between 1024 and 65535, while the value of the other ports should be between 1 and 65535 and the value must be different from each other.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 2. Select the More Settings tab to enter the More Settings interface, as shown in Figure 9. 15. 3. Check the checkbox of Enable High-speed Download. And click the OK button in the pop-up message box to confirm the settings.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 9.3 Checking Network Traffic Purpose: You can check the network traffic to obtain real-time information of NVR such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc. Steps: 1. Enter the Network Traffic interface. Menu >Maintenance>Net Detect Figure 9.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 9.4 Configuring Network Detection Purpose: You can obtain network connecting status of NVR through the network detection function, including network delay, packet loss, etc. 9.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss Steps: 1. Enter the Network Traffic interface. Menu >Maintenance>Net Detect 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Click Refresh button if the connected local backup device cannot be displayed. When it fails to detect the backup device, please check whether it is compatible with the NVR. You can format the backup device if the format is incorrect.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Click Status button on the right bottom of the page. Figure 9. 33 Network status checking If the network is normal the following message box pops out. Figure 9. 34 Network status checking result If the message box pops out with other information instead of this one, you can click Network button to show the quick setting interface of the network parameters.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 9. 35 Network Stat. Interface 3. Check the bandwidth of IP Camera, bandwidth of Remote Live View, bandwidth of Remote Playback, bandwidth of Net Receive Idle and bandwidth of Net Send Idle. 4. You can click Refresh button to get the newest status. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 10.1 Initializing HDDs Purpose: A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before it can be used with your NVR. A message box pops up when the NVR starts up if there exits any uninitialized HDD. Figure 10.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 10. 5 HDD Status Changes to Normal Initializing the HDD will erase all data on it. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 10.2 Checking HDD Status Purpose: You may check the status of the installed HDDs on NVR so as to take immediate check and maintenance in case of HDD failure. Checking HDD Status in HDD Information Interface Steps: 1.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 10. 7 View HDD Status (2) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 10.3 HDD Detection Purpose: The device provides the HDD detection function such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad Sector Detection technique. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 10. 9 Bad Sector Detection And you can click Error info button to see the detailed damage information And you can also pause/resume or cancel the detection. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 10.4 Configuring HDD Error Alarms Purpose: You can configure the HDD error alarms when the HDD status is Uninitialized or Abnormal. Steps: 1. Enter the Exception interface. Menu > Configuration > Exceptions 2. Select the Exception Type to HDD Error from the dropdown list. 3.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 11.1 Configuring OSD Settings Purpose: You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time, camera name, etc. Steps: 1. Enter the OSD Configuration interface. Menu > Camera > OSD 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 11.2 Configuring Privacy Mask Purpose: You are allowed to configure the four-sided privacy mask zones that cannot be viewed by the operator. The privacy mask can prevent certain surveillance areas to be viewed or recorded. Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 11.3 Configuring Image Parameters Steps: 1. Enter the Image Settings interface. Menu > Camera >Image Figure 11. 4 Image Settings Interface 2. Select the camera to set image parameters. 3. You can click on the arrow to change the value of each parameter. 4.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.1 Viewing System Information 12.1.1 Viewing Device Information Steps: 1. Enter the System Information interface. Menu >Maintenance >System Info 2. Click the Device Info tab to enter the Device Information menu to view the device name, model, serial No. , firmware version and encode version, as shown in Figure 12.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 12. 3 Record Information Interface 12.1.4 Viewing Alarm Information This function is not supported by DS-7100NI-SL and DS-7100NI-SL/W series NVR. Steps: 1. Enter the System Information interface. Menu >Maintenance>System Info 2. Click the Alarm tab to enter the Alarm Information menu to view the alarm information, as shown in Figure 12.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.1.6 Viewing HDD Information Steps: 1. Enter the System Information interface. Menu >Maintenance>System Info 2. Click the HDD tab to enter the HDD Information menu to view the HDD status, free space, property, etc., as shown in Figure 12.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.2 Searching & Export Log Files Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the NVR can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time. Steps: 1. Enter the Log Information interface. Menu >...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 12. 8 Log Search Results Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time. 5. You can click the button of each log or double click it to view its detailed information, as shown in Figure 12.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 12. 10 Export Log Files 7. Select the backup device from the dropdown list of Device Name. 8. Click the Export to export the log files to the selected backup device. You can click the New Folder button to create new folder in the backup device, or click the Format button to format the backup device before log export.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files Purpose: The configuration files of the NVR can be exported to local device for backup; and the configuration files of one NVR can be imported to multiple NVR devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters. Steps: 1.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.4 Upgrading System Purpose: The firmware on your NVR can be upgraded by local backup device or remote FTP server. 12.4.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device Steps: 1. Connect your NVR with a local backup device where the update firmware file is located. 2.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 12. 14 FTP Upgrade Interface 3. Enter the FTP Server Address in the text field. 4. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading. 5. After the upgrading is complete, reboot the NVR to activate the new firmware. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 12.5 Restoring Default Settings Steps: 1. Enter the Default interface. Menu > Maintenance > Default Figure 12. 15 Restore Factory Default 2. Click the OK button to restore the default settings. Except the network parameters (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, default route and server port), all other parameters of the device will be restored to factory default settings.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 13.1 Configuring General Settings Purpose: You can configure the output resolution, system time, mouse pointer speed through the Menu > Configuration > General interface. Steps: 1. Enter the General Settings interface. Menu >Configuration> General 2.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 13.2 Configuring DST Settings Steps: 1. Enter the General Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>General 2. Choose DST Settings tab. Figure 13. 2 DST Settings Interface You can check the checkbox before the Auto DST Adjustment item. Or you can manually check the Enable DST checkbox, and then you choose the date of the DST period.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 13.3 Configuring More Settings for Device Parameters Steps: 1. Enter the General Settings interface. Menu >Configuration>General 2. Click the More Settings tab to enter the More Settings interface, as shown in Figure 13. 3 Figure 13.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder 13.4 Managing User Accounts Purpose: There is a default account in the NVR: Administrator. The Administrator user name is admin and the password is 12345. The Administrator has the permission to add and delete user and configure user parameters. 13.4.1 Adding a User Steps: 1.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC Address. Level: Set the user level to Operator or Guest. Different user levels have different operating permission. • Operator: The Operator user level has permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder • Local Advanced Operation: Operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading system firmware, clearing I/O alarm output. • Local Shutdown Reboot: Shutting down or rebooting the NVR. Remote Configuration • Remote Log Search: Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the NVR. •...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Figure 13. 8 User List 3. Click the icon to delete the selected user. 13.4.3 Editing a User Steps: 1. Enter the User Management interface. Menu >Configuration>User 2. Select the user to be edited from the list, as shown in Figure 13. 8. 3.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder Glossary • Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.
If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. The status of the added IP Camera displays as “Disconnected” when it is connected through Hikvision Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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4. Check if the fault is solved by the step 1 to step 3. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. The IP camera frequently goes online and offline and the status of it displays as “Disconnected”.
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5. Check if the fault is solved by the step 1 to step 4. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. No monitor connected with the NVR locally and when you manage the IP camera to connect with the device by web browser remotely, of which the status displays as Connected.
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4. Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. Live view stuck when video output remotely via the Internet Explorer or platform software.
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4. Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. When using the NVR to get the live view audio, there is no sound or there is too much noise, or the volume is too low.
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6. Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from Hikvision to do the further process. No record file found in the NVR local HDD, and prompt “No record file found”.
User Manual of Network Video Recorder List of Compatible IP Cameras List of Hikvision IP Cameras For the list, our company holds right to interpret. Max. Type Model Version Sub-stream Audio Resolution √ √ DS-2CD883F-E V5.0.2 build 130709 1920× 1080 √...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Max. Type Model Version Sub-stream Audio Resolution √ DS-2CD2132-I V5.0.2 build 130805 1920× 1080 × √ DS-2CD2212-I V5.0.2 build 130805 1280× 960 × √ DS-2CD2232-I V5.0.2 build 130805 1920× 1080 × √ DS-2CD2312-I V5.0.2 build 130805 1280×...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder Max. Type Model Version Sub-stream Audio Resolution × × iDS-2CD9121 V3.3.1 build 130416 1600×1200 × × DS-2CD9122 V3.3.1 build130301 1920×1080 × × DS-2CD9122-H V3.3.1 build 130309 1920×1080 √ √ DS-2DF1-402 V3.1.6 build20130322 704×576 √ √...
User Manual of Network Video Recorder List of Third-party IP Cameras ONVIF compatibility refers to the camera can be supported both when it uses the ONVIF protocol and its private protocols. Only ONVIF is supported refers to the camera can only be supported when it uses the ONVIF protocol.
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder IPC Manufacturer or Max. Model Version Sub-stream Audio Protocol Resolution √ WFB-100Ap V3.1.0.9 1280× 800 × √ VB-M400 Ver.+1.0.0 1280× 960 × Canon VB-M6000D Ver.+1.0.0 1280× 960 × × √ VB-M7000F Ver.+1.0.0 1280× 960 ×...
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User Manual of Network Video Recorder IPC Manufacturer or Max. Model Version Sub-stream Audio Protocol Resolution SAMSUNG(ONVIF √ √ 5000P 3.10_130416 1280× 1024 compatibility) VCC-HD2300P 2.03-02(110318-00) 1920× 1080 × × √ SANYO VCC-HD2500P 2.02-02(110208-00) 1920× 1080 × √ VCC-HD4600P 2.03-02(110315-00) 1920×...
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