Solstice SLS-ENVR4 Quick Setup Manual

SLS-ENVR4 Network Video Recorder V2.1 Quick Setup Guide
The SLS-ENVR4 series NVR is an intelligent and compact appliance that provides a network interface to
monitor, record and playback video from up to 4 IP cameras, with up to 3TB of data storage. It is very easy
to install and use.
What's in the box
Your SLS-ENVR4 product includes components shown in the picture below.
SLS-ENVR4 NVR
Software CD
What you need
Your SLS-ENVR4 NVR hardware is preconfigured with an HDD. If you want to change the HDD or configure
it differently, refer to the document SLS-ENVR Series Network Video Recorder V2.1 User Manual
provided on the Software CD for specific instructions.
A PC is required to access and control your NVR. It must meet the following requirements:
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 2003, 2008, XP, Vista, 7 (32- and 64-bit versions);
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Apple® OS X® 10.5 (Intel x86 only), 10.6, 10.7; Linux with 2.6 kernel or newer
Internet browser: Mozilla® Firefox® 10 ESR and newer (recommended); Internet Explorer® 8 and 9
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(32-bit version); Google Chrome® 21 and newer; Apple Safari® 5 (only on Mac OS X). Enable JavaScript
and cookies (check the settings of your internet browser).
Java™: Oracle® Java 6.0 or newer (32-bit version only), Oracle Java 7 (recommended). Download Java
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at: http://www.java.com.
Hardware configuration: 2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM minimum; dependant on the NVR type
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and number of monitored cameras.
The SLS-ENVR4 allows the user to download videos and pictures from videos saved on a hard disk. The
pictures are in standard JPEG format and can be displayed in every standard picture browser. To play video,
install an FFDShow CODEC (download from http://www.freecodecs.com/download/FFDshow.htm) or similar
filter. Also, VLC player contains the CODEC necessary to play SLS-ENVR4 videos (download at http://www.
videolan.org).
Power
LED
Network
LED
Info
LED
SLS-ENVR4 front panel
1
Power adapter
Quick Setup
Ethernet
Guide
cable
Storage
LED
Power
On/Off
button
The front panel of SLS-ENVR4 NVR includes four LED:
The Network LED indicates the activity of the network adapter.
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The Storage LED blinks green if the hard disk is active, it lights red if the disk fails.
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The blue Power LED and red Info LED function as follows:
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Status
Service mode is active
Normal mode is active
Found by Discover
NVR is starting
NVR is switching off
Power ON / OFF button:
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If pressed for less than 3 seconds, disables an audible alarm signal (see Acoustic Signals below).
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If pressed for more than 5 seconds accompanied by a beep, will power off the device normally.
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Acoustic signals
Acoustic signals indicate the following:
A brief sound: When the device is switched on or off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
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A continuous sound for one of these reasons:
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If there is a problem with the hard disk (can be switched off by briefly pressing the front ON/OFF
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button).
If the temperature of the device exceeds 140 °F (60 °C). The acoustic signal is accompanied by the
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blinking of a red light on the lightstrip. The sound can be switched off by briefly pressing the front
ON/OFF button. Solstice will make an entry in the log, and can e-mail information if the SMTP is
setup.
If the temperature of the device exceeds 158 °F (70 °C). The acoustic signal is accompanied by
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the blinking of a red light on the lightstrip. The device will make an entry in the log, send an
information e-mail if the SMTP is set up and will be automatically switched off.
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Retaining
screw
Power USB port
connector (not used)
The back panel buttons / indicators function as:
Reset button / Power LED (blue):
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To use the Reset button:
Press for less than 3 seconds to restart the device from Normal mode to the Service mode. If in
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Service mode, it will return to the Normal mode if Reset is pressed again.
Press and hold for 15 seconds to restart the device. NOTE: Recordings may become damaged.
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Press and hold for 25 seconds while connecting the power cable to restore factory settings. All
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settings and recordings will be lost.
Power LED: Indication is identical to the front panel Power LED.
Info / Reset LED (red-green): When red, it is identical to the Info LED on the front panel. It is lit green
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when the Reset button was pressed for less than 5 seconds; blinks when the Reset button has been
pressed for a moderately long time; blinks fast when the reset button has been pressed for longer than
15 seconds.
Power LED Info LED
– On
On –
On Blinking
Blinking –
Blinking –
Reset button / Power LED (blue)
Network Storage LED
connector (red-green)
Back panel
SLS-ENVR4_RQ
Retaining
screw
Info / Reset
LED
(red-green)
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