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  • Page 1 4CH H.264 COMPACT NVR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Introduction The 4-channel compact Network Video Recorder offers a standalone solution for managing IP cameras and systems. It uses high quality H.264 decoders to deliver 1080P/720P/D1/VGA IP camera streams. Each channel can be individually configured to SD and/or HD resolution to optimize storage space.
  • Page 3 Trademarks and registered trademarks • Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S and/or other countries. • Adobe and Adobe PDF are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S and/or other countries. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents page 1. Basic Operation................................5 1.1 4CH-COMPACT NVR Front Panel ......................5 1.2 Remote control ............................5 1.3 Keyboard ...............................7 1.4 Touch Screen ...............................8 1.5 Mouse operations............................8 1.6 Menu symbols.............................9 2. Camera selection..............................10 3. Digital zoom ................................10 4. Freeze ..................................11 5.
  • Page 5 Menu Configuration..............................29 1. Setup Menu................................29 1.1 Camera setup ............................. 29 1.2 Monitor setup............................32 1.3 Record setup............................. 33 1.4 Alarm setup..............................35 1.5 Network setup ............................37 1.6 System setup .............................. 40 1.7 PTZ setup..............................44 2. Web-based Viewing/Setup..........................47 2.1 Before using Internet browser......................

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    User Guide Chapter 1: Basic Operation 1.1 4CH-COMPACT Front Panel POWER LED (Yellow) Alarm LED (Red blinking) NVR power on/off indicator Indicates motion or alarm triggers LAN LED (Green) IR receiver LAN link light HDD LED (Green blinking) HDD recording indicator 1.2 Remote control The remote control is a small wireless handheld device with an array of buttons for adjusting settings.
  • Page 7 NVR remote control operational keys MENU Setup menu Escape/exit/stop SHIFT Split and full screen switch ZOOM Digital video zooming Record/stop recording FREEZE Live video freeze Pause Playback Stop Fast forward Fast rewind Next single channel Previous single channel 4 split display AUDIO Audio/mute BACKUP...

  • Page 8: Keyboard

    1.3 Keyboard Keyboard controls LCD display – display the keyboard system setup menu and operation information Joystick – 3 axis (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) / 2 axis (Pan/Tilt) Keypad panel – there are 54 keys which can control PTZ, matrix, DVR and telemetry receivers Power indicator Alarm indicator...

  • Page 9: Touch Screen

    Set – enter setup menu mode 13. ENT – enter or confirm data ESC – exit programming Alarm reset – reset alarms and video 14. Wiper/lens loss alarms 15. Spray Keyboard lock – press for 2 seconds to 16. Light/C.ESC enter locking mode, press again to 17.

  • Page 10: Menu Symbols

    Left mouse click Right mouse click Mouse scroll Note: The NVR Touch can be controlled via multiple methods; a) keyboard, b) IR remote control, c) touch screen monitor or d) USB mouse. For the purpose of this manual, USB mouse and touch screen will be referred to as one operation where applicable, “Touch screen monitor/mouse”...

  • Page 11: Camera Selection

    Chapter 2: Camera selection a. Via remote control To select multiple screen views press To select a single full screen view, enter the numerical value of the camera, e.g. for camera 3, press ‘03’. b. Via keyboard To select multiple screen views, press To select a single full screen view, enter the numerical value followed by the cam button, e.g.

  • Page 12: Freeze

    c. Via touch screen monitor Select desired channel To zoom in and out, use pinch and zoom technique Swipe touch screen monitor to move around the screen To return to live view, tap once anywhere on the image d. Via mouse Select desired channel To zoom in and out use mouse wheel To move around the screen press right or left mouse button, drag and release...

  • Page 13: Audio

    keys to zoom around the image To send a dome to a preset position, press ‘preset’, followed by the number required. For example, for preset 3, press ‘preset’ followed by ‘003’. Press auto button to start auto pan tour To deactivate the tour, press ‘auto’ again b.

  • Page 14: Playback

    Chapter 7: Playback 7.1 Accessing playback a. Via remote control To access playback press the play button b. Via keyboard To access playback press the play button c. Via touch screen monitor / mouse To access playback press then 7.2 Select time and date for playback a.

  • Page 15: Playback Controls

    c. Via touch screen monitor Navigate time frame via pressing desired period, select time by dragging unit selector Use pinch zoom technique to change time frame Select time by dragging unit selector To start playback touch desired time within camera bar d.
  • Page 16 To activate WYSIWYG backup, press ‘backup’ The USB icon will light to show backup has commenced To stop recording, press ‘backup’ again To exit playback, press stop or escape b. Via keyboard Use keyboard keys to play, stop, or pause Use button to rewind.

  • Page 17: Alarm Management

    Chapter 8: Alarm Management Alarm events: • Motion – created by movement • Sensor – created by hardwired normally open / normally closed alarm input at the back of the unit • Manual – created every time the record button is pressed Note: See installation guide for information on how to set up alarms.

  • Page 18: Backup / Export

    Chapter 9: Backup / Export Backup methods explained: • DVD – compatible with DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R • USB – USB flash drives are removable, rewritable data storage devices with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface • Temporary hard drive space – save a backup clip to an area on the NVR hard drive that will not be overwritten (only one file at a time).
  • Page 19 • MULTI-CHANNEL SD AVI exports all attached cameras at standard definition in 1- minute individual AVI files • CH * HD AVI exports chosen channel in high definition 1080P in 1 minute individual AVI files a. Via remote control Press ‘backup’ key to begin Use shift key to toggle between record data, backup range or file format Use shift key to select file format use Press ‘enter’...

  • Page 20: Event

    Chapter 10: Event Within the event menu, there are 2 options: • System event – refers to the systems performance • Operating event – refers to designated areas selected by the user a. Via remote control To access event manager press ‘menu’ key to locate the event manager icon Press ‘enter’...

  • Page 21: Basic Web-Based Browser Viewing

    Chapter 11: Basic web-based browser viewing Open Internet explorer and enter the NVR’s IP address into the address bar The log on screen will appear Enter your details The default username is admin, the default password is 1111. To bring up a full screen double click on required camera view Double click to return to multi screen 11.1 Web-based browser playback Press the playback button on the left hand side...

  • Page 22: Web Based Browser Backup

    11.2 Web-based browser backup Press the backup button on the left hand side Choose date, start time, end time and format required in calendar search Press submit. A progress bar will appear. Once complete you will be taken to the backup file download page 11.3 Web-based browser export (backup file download) Web based browser export applies to either backups created through the browser or through the temporary hard drive space at the unit...

  • Page 23: Backup Manager

    Chapter 12: Backup Manager Backup Manager is a program provided to playback-recorded files from NVRs and H.264 DVRs Note: For first time Backup Manager users, please follow the onscreen instructions. Backup Manager allows you to complete the following actions: • Playback exported files •...
  • Page 24 Insert the IP address of the NVR Once the address has been added it will remain stored for future use Highlight your NVR from the left hand bar and click connect A download panel will then appear. This means the backup manager programme is communicating with your NVR gathering all recorded data.

  • Page 25: Convert Already Downloaded Files

    12.3 Convert already downloaded files Backup Manager allows you to convert multi channel backups to single channel AVI files. To do this follow the steps below: Open Backup Manager Click file > convert AVI file Locate desired backup files Choose the channels you wish to convert. You can select more than 1 channel. Click OK to start the conversion The file will now be saved in your desired location 4CH Compact NVR Manual...

  • Page 26: Quick Installation Guide

    Quick Installation Guide This guide has been designed to provide a basic overview of key installation processes. If you require more detailed instructions, please refer to the full installation guide that follows this section Chapter 1: Rear Panel 1. RJ-45 Keyboard In 5.

  • Page 27: Formatting Hard Drives

    Power Unit Power up unit by turning the switch on the rear to on 2.2 Formatting Hard Drive(s) Note: See user guide for how to navigate the system, i.e. menu’s, camera selection etc. Enter the setup menu Select system from the left hand options Select HDD info Installed drives will be listed Select drive(s) to format...

  • Page 28: Network Settings

    Adjust time and date Select display format Chapter 4: Network Settings Note: This guide will refer to a static IP address. For other options, see installation manual. Enter the setup menu Select network from the left hand options Ensure static is displayed under IP mode Enter your IP address and subnet mask range 4CH Compact NVR Manual...

  • Page 29: Adding Cameras

    Chapter 5: Adding Cameras Note: The installed IP cameras must be set to the same IP range as the NVR. Enter the setup menu Select camera from the left hand options Select WS discovery The NVR will now search the network for installed cameras Select Get Snap to make camera identification easier Assign the relevant cameras to a channel by selecting channel number in right hand camera column...

  • Page 30: Menu Configuration

    Menu configuration Chapter 1: Setup Menu The setup menu contains menu settings for cameras, monitors, recording, alarm, system, network, and PTZ. The details of all the setup menu items are described in this chapter. 1.1 Camera setup To setup an IP camera, use the following steps: 1.1-1 Camera select Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to edit/add 1.1-2 Camera name...
  • Page 31 1.1-4 IP Camera address Once the source is set to an IP camera, you can enter the IP address of the IP camera for that specific channel. To manually set the IP address, press Enter to enable editing via the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 32 Use this utility to scan the LAN After scanning, assign the relevant cameras to a channel by selecting channel number in right hand camera column ‘Get Snap’ will take an image for each listed camera to make identification easier. Set IP: If the IP addresses of the installed IP cameras have not already been configured, they can be changed by highlighting the channel and entering the new IP address 1.1-9 Camera Disable (Secured Recording Channel)

  • Page 33: Monitor Setup

    1.1-10 Video Setup Contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness, and load default are configurable per camera Note: Different HD multimedia cables can successfully send HD multimedia signals various distances, depending on the quality of the HD multimedia cables design and construction. It is best to test entire systems before installing, recommended the HD multimedia cable length is 2 meters.

  • Page 34: Record Setup

    1.2-2. Backlight saving Adjusting backlight saving % reduces brightness of connected monitors, reducing power consumption 1.2-3 Monitor standby time Monitor standby time can be adjusted 1.2-4 Default division To select the default screen layout/display on power initialize 1.3 Record setup Record setup menu allows for setting recording features such as record quality, frame rate, record mode, audio selection, alarm recording, recording resolution, schedule table, HDD overwritten, and limited recording...
  • Page 35 Each Camera can be set to the desired bit rate and frame rate. HD settings are for full screen recording whilst SD relates to multi view display and recording. The total bit rate is displayed in the top right. You cannot exceed the maximum. 1.3-4 Recording mode Each camera can be set for schedule recording or no recording 1.3-5 Audio...

  • Page 36: Alarm Setup

    1.3-9 Schedule table The schedule table is displayed as hourly intervals 7 days a week. You can chose whether you want the NVR to record constantly (always), on an alarm event (alarm) or not record (no record). Your chosen method is indicated by a colour code on the time/date grid. Warning: The schedule table is a universal table and changes will apply to all cameras on the NVR.
  • Page 37 1.4-1 Camera select Use the directional arrows to select camera you wish to configure 1.4-2 Alarm input type The NVR's alarm inputs can be configured as normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C) for IP cameras where the alarm signal from an IP camera activates an alarm. 1.4-3 Motion enable ‘Motion Enable’...

  • Page 38: Network Setup

    Keypad Keyboard Remote Mouse controller Step 1 Enter Motion Area Set menu item. Step 2 Press Up, Down, Left, or Right to move cursor Move mouse for starting position Step 3 Press Enter to define starting area Step 4 Press Enter again to finish a motion detection zone Mouse-drag for an area Step 5 To clear motion zones press Menu button...
  • Page 39 1.5-1 IP mode Set the NVR to Static, DHCP, and PPPoE IP modes. It is highly recommended that NVR’s are accessed on high bandwidth network such as Gigabit LAN’s. 1.5-2 IP address Enter the IP address for the NVR using the virtual keyboard 1.5-3 Subnet mask Enter the Subnet Mask for the network using the virtual keyboard 1.5-4 gateway...
  • Page 40 1.5-9 FTP Port Number NVR has a built-in FTP server. The FTP service is also used by Backup Manager.exe. Backup Manager can manage all the NVR’s playback clips via a network. 1.5-10 MAC Display the MAC address of the NVR 1.5-11 PPPoE IP Enter IP address 1.5-12 DDNS...

  • Page 41: System Setup

    1.5-14 Network advance The NVR can have up to 3 network ranges to see cameras across multiple subnet ranges 1.6 System setup To set up the system settings, use the following instructions: 1.6-1 Date/Time Press enter to set Date/Time on the NVR. The display format can also be set here. If a Keyboard is connected time Sync can be set, the NVR will then sync its time from the keyboard every 15 minutes.
  • Page 42 Warning: When time & date is changed, existing footage already recorded in that time range will be lost. 1.6-2 HDD Info HDD INFO shows the following information: • Model — HDD model • Size —the capacity of the hard disk drive •...
  • Page 43 HDD Format Select the HDD(s) you wish to format, select the HDD format menu item. A password is required for preventing unauthorized access. A warning message will also prompt you for formatting verification Warning: Formatting a HDD will erase all recorded data on that drive. File system check This function allows you to perform a file system check and repair of the HDD.
  • Page 44 1.6-5 Remote device ID for remote control Each NVR can be assigned a unique NVR ID to be accessed by the remote controller. With a unique NVR ID set, the remote controller issues commands to a particular NVR. The rest of NVRs are in sleep mode 1.6-6 Firmware update Firmware update allows you to upgrade the NVR’s firmware for improving system performance.

  • Page 45: Ptz Setup

    Import setup To perform Import Setup feature, select ‘Import Setup’ and press Enter. The configuration of the NVR is updated based on the system file Firmware and kernel version Version menu item indicates the current version number of the NVR 1.6-7 Language The NVR provides multi-language OSD support.
  • Page 46 1.7-2 PTZ transport Select from ONVIF, HTML transport. 1.7-3 Preset setup All features of PTZ can be configured from the live menu. You can also enter preset positions through the preset set up option in the PTZ menu Setting preset Enter the preset setup then select your desired preset point from the dropdown bar Enter dwell Define the dwell time of a preset using the dropdown menu to select desired time.

  • Page 47: Web-Based Viewing/Setup

    2. Web-based Viewing/Setup There are two ways of remotely accessing the NVR: Via a network through your Internet browser Via CMX software (for CMX setup see CMX manual) Live monitoring, menu setup, video playback, and file backup can be done by using your Internet browser.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Nvr Via Web Page

    Once entered the NVR home page will appear: 2.3 Configuring the NVR via web page Features of the NVR’s main menu system can be configured via web interface. Features such as camera, alarm, recording, network, and backup can all be set up remotely 2.3-1 Camera setting •...
  • Page 49 2.3-2 Recording setting • Current Record Mode—current NVR recording mode • HDD Overwritten—option for circular recording • Camera Recording Mode--assign schedule recording or no recording for a camera • Camera FPS—recording frame rate for a camera • Camera Resolution—Setup the HD or SD resolution for a camera 2.3-3 Recording schedule table Users can setup the record schedule table via the Internet browser by specifying the day and...
  • Page 50 2.3-5 Alarm e-mail • Enable Alarm Email—option for enable alarm/motion email • From—from email address • To—to email address • Host/IP Address—SMTP mail server’s IP or DNS address • Authentication—option for user and password authentication • Email Account—senders email account •...
  • Page 51 • MAC Address: MAC address of the NVR • Firmware: firmware version of the NVR • Remocon ID: addressable NVR ID for multiple NVRs remote control using remote controller and RS-485 keyboard • Language: language selection of the NVR • Max Connections: maximum network connections allowed for the NVR •...
  • Page 52 2.3-7-3 System status • HDD(s)—HDD(s) detecting status for the NVR • HDD Recording Start—start recording time of the NVR • HDD Recording End – end recording time of the NVR • HDD Percentage – recording percentage of the NVR • Approximate Rec Days—total recording hours available for the HDD(s) •...

  • Page 53: Connections Between A Nvr And A Rs-485 Keyboard

    Appendix A 1. Connection between a NVR and a RS-485 keyboard Directly connect the keyboard to the NVR’s keyboard input using an RJ-45 cable. The NVR provides 12V DC for the keyboard. There is no need to connect to your power adapter. NVR &...

  • Page 54: Appendix B Rs-485 Input And Output Pin Assignment

    Appendix B RS-485 Input and Output Pin Assignment Terminal Name RS-485 – Out Link Keyboard RS-485 + Out Link Keyboard 12V + DC input Appendix C 2.5-inch HDD Brand Model Capacity WD10JUCT WD7500BPKT 750GB WEST DIGITAL WD5000BPKT 500GB ST9750420AS 750GB SEAGATE ST9500423AS 500GB...
  • Page 55 Supported DVD Disk Brand Specification Capacity Max Speed Note Melody DVD-RW 4.7GB Rewritable RiTEK DVD-RW 4.7GB Rewritable Sony DVD+R 4.7GB Burn once OEM disk DVD-R 4.7GB Burn once Appendix E Supported USB Flash Disk • Transcend: • Kingston: • Sandisk: Appendix F Hard Disk Recording Table Recording Resolution Standard Definition (SD)

  • Page 56: Appendix C Hard Drive Support List

    Appendix G Touch Screen Monitor Support List • Acer: T231H • Dell: ST2220T • Iiyama: PLT2451MTS-B 23.6” • ELO: ET2201L Appendix H Troubleshooting & FAQ Question: Should I use a gigabit network switch or a 10/100 MPBS network switch for connecting to the NVR Touch series? Answer: It is highly recommended to use a gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to the NVR Touch series.

  • Page 57: Appendix E Supported Usb Flash Disk

    Question: Does the NVR Touch series provide unicode (multi-nation) support for camera names? Answer: Yes, the NVR Touch series provides unicode for camera names. To do so, login to NVR Touch series settings via a browser and open Camera Name section. Here you can edit your unicode camera name.
  • Page 58 HDD format Email Alarm notification with JPEG attachments Accessories Remote controller addressable up to 255 NVRs PTZ protocol LILIN MLP1/ 2 and Pelco D/ P Keyboards PIH-931D keyboard IR receiver Extra IR extension connector RS-485/RS-232 RS-485 keyboard connector Input *1 , 12V output...
  • Page 59 DISTRIBUTOR： 66-NVR404OOE-2 4CH Compact NVR Manual...

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