Microview MVINVR-08POE4MP-E User Manual

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  • Page 1 Network Video Recorder User Manual MVINVR-08POE4MP-E E18v1MVIN04UM...
  • Page 2 Network Video Recorder User Manual User Manual About this Manual This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Network Video Recorder User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instructions  Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.  In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
  • Page 6: Product Key Features

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Product Key Features General  Connectable to network cameras, network dome and encoders.  Connectable to the third-party network cameras like ACTI, Arecont, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, PANASONIC, Pelco, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, Vivotek and ZAVIO, and cameras that adopt ONVIF or PSIA protocol.
  • Page 7 Network Video Recorder User Manual  HDD group management.  Supports HDD standby function.  HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W).  HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channel.  RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID6 and RAID 10 are supported. ...
  • Page 8 Network Video Recorder User Manual Files Management  Vehicle detection files and human files search and export.  Export video data by USB, SATA or eSATA device.  Export video clips when playback.  Either Normal or Hot Spare working mode is configurable to constitute an N+1 hot spare system.
  • Page 9 Network Video Recorder User Manual  ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) function is supported, which enables the IP camera save the recording files in the local storage when the network is disconnected, and synchronizes the files to the device when the network is resumed. ...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Network Video Recorder User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ........................16 Front Panel ........................16 MVINVR-08POE04MP-E ..................16 IR Remote Control Operations ..................16 USB Mouse Operation ...................... 23 Rear Panel ........................24 MVINVR-08POE04MP-E ..................24 Chapter 2 Getting Started ......................25 Start up the Device ......................
  • Page 11 Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure OSD Settings ....................41 Configure Privacy Mask ....................42 Configure the Video Parameters ..................43 Configure the Day/Night Switch ..................43 Configure Other Camera Parameters ................43 Chapter 5 Live View ........................45 Start Live View ........................45 Digital Zoom ......................
  • Page 12 Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Mode ........................65 Configure HDD Group ..................... 65 Configure HDD Quota....................67 Recording Parameters ...................... 68 Main Stream ......................68 Sub-Stream ......................69 Picture ........................69 ANR .......................... 69 Configure Advanced Recording Settings ..............69 Configure Recording Schedule ..................
  • Page 13 Network Video Recorder User Manual Export Human Files ....................87 Search and Export Vehicle Files ..................88 Search Vehicle Files ....................88 Export Vehicle Files ....................88 Search History Operation ....................89 Save Search Condition ..................... 89 Call Search History ....................89 Chapter 10 Playback ........................
  • Page 14 Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure One-Key Disarming ................108 Configure Alarm Output ..................109 Configure Exceptions Alarm ..................111 Configure Auto-switch Full Screen Monitoring ........... 113 Configure Audio Warning ..................113 Notify Surveillance Center .................. 113 Configure Email Linkage ..................114 Trigger Alarm Output ..................
  • Page 15 Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Guarding Vision ................... 142 Configure DDNS ......................142 Configure PPPoE ......................143 Configure NTP ......................144 Configure SNMP ......................144 Configure Email ......................145 Configure Ports ......................147 Chapter 16 Hot Spare Device Backup ..................149 Set Hot Spare Device ....................
  • Page 16 Network Video Recorder User Manual Edit the Operator/Guest User ................173 Delete a User ....................... 174 Chapter 19 Appendix ........................175 Specifications ....................... 175 DS-9600NI-I8 ....................... 175 DS-9600NI-I16 ..................... 178 MVINVR-08POE04MP-E ..................181 MVINVR-08POE04MP-E/P ................... 184 DS-7700NI-I4 ....................... 187 DS-7700NI-I4/P....................190 DS-7700NI-K4 ......................
  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Front Panel MVINVR-08POE04MP-E MVINVR-08POE04MP-E Panel Description No. Name Connections POWER Turns green when device is powered up. Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD. Flickers blue when network connection is functioning Tx/Rx properly.
  • Page 18 Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to System > General. Type a number (255 digits maximum) into the Device No. field. On the IR Remote: Press the DEV button. Use the Number buttons to enter the Device ID# that was entered into the device. Press Enter button to accept the new Device ID#.
  • Page 19 Network Video Recorder User Manual Name Function Description Func tions...
  • Page 20 Network Video Recorder User Manual •To Turn Power On: -If User Has Not Changed the Default device Device ID# (255): 1.Press Power On/Off button (1). -If User Has Changed the device Device ID#: 1.Press DEV button. 2.Press Number buttons to enter user-defined Device ID#. 3.Press Enter button.
  • Page 21 Network Video Recorder User Manual Disable IR Remote: Press DEV button to clear Device ID#; unit will no longer be paired with the device Switch to the corresponding channel in Live View or PTZ Control mode Numerals Input numbers in Edit mode Delete characters before cursor EDIT Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch...
  • Page 22 Network Video Recorder User Manual Advance video a single frame in single-frame Playback mode Stop/start auto switch in auto-switch mode Enter PTZ Control mode Go back to previous screen RESERVED Reserved Select all items on a list Switch between play and reverse play in Playback mode PTZ Control Adjust PTZ camera iris, focus, and zoom Cycle through tab pages Switch between channels in Synchronous Playback mode...
  • Page 23 Network Video Recorder User Manual  No fluorescent lamp is used nearby If the remote still can’t function properly, please change a remote and try again, or contact the device provider.
  • Page 24: Usb Mouse Operation

    Network Video Recorder User Manual USB Mouse Operation A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this device. To use a USB mouse: Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the device. The mouse should automatically be detected.
  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Rear Panel MVINVR-08POE04MP-E MVINVR-08POE04MP-E MVINVR-08POE04MP-E/8P The DS-7616NI-I2/16P and DS-7632NI-I2/16P provide 16 network Interfaces with PoE function. Panel Description No. Name Description Audio In RCA connector for audio input. Audio Out RCA connector for audio output. VGA Interface DB9 connector for VGA output.
  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device. Network Interfaces with PoE function Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide (supported by power over Ethernet. MVINVR-08POE04MP- E/P) Chapter 2 Getting Started Start up the Device Purpose: Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the device.
  • Page 27: Configure Unlock Pattern For Login

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Setting Admin Password We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
  • Page 28 Network Video Recorder User Manual After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock pattern. Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the pattern is done.
  • Page 29: Login To The Device

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Login to the Device Log in via Unlock Pattern  Only the admin user has the permission to unlock the device. Please configure the pattern first before unlocking. Please refer to Chapter 2.2 Step 2In the IP Camera Activation text field, enter the password to activate the IP camera (s) connected to the device.
  • Page 30: Log In Via Password

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  If you have forgotten your pattern, you can select the Forgot My Pattern or Switch User option to enter the normal login dialog box.  When the pattern you draw is different from the pattern you have configured, you should try again.
  • Page 31 Network Video Recorder User Manual The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, click the Exit button. Configure the date and time on the Date and Time Setup interface. Date and Time Settings After the time settings, click Next to enter the Network Setup Wizard window, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 32 Network Video Recorder User Manual HDD Management To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization removes all the data saved in the HDD. Click Next. You enter the Camera Setup interface to add the IP cameras. 1) Click Search to search the online IP Camera. Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to be added is in active status.
  • Page 33 Network Video Recorder User Manual Guarding Vision Access Click Next to enter the Change Password interface to create the new admin password if required. Change Password You can enter click the to show the characters input. Check the checkbox of New Admin Password. Enter the original password in the text field of Admin Password Input the same password in the text field of New Password and Confirm.
  • Page 34: Enter Main Menu

    Network Video Recorder User Manual We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
  • Page 35: System Operation

    Network Video Recorder User Manual System Maintenance: System Operation Log out Purpose: After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you need to enter user name and password log in again. Click on the menu bar.
  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Camera Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Camera Management Add the IP Cameras Add the IP Camera Manually Purpose: Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device. Before you start: Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has already been activated.
  • Page 37: Add The Automatically Searched Online Ip Cameras

    Network Video Recorder User Manual (Optional) Click Continue to Add to continue to add other IP cameras. Add the Automatically Searched Online IP Cameras On the Camera Management interface, click the Online Device panel to expand the Online Device interface. Select the automatically searched online device.
  • Page 38: Add Poe Cameras

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Add PoE Cameras Connect PoE cameras to device PoE ports with network cables. Go to Camera > Camera > IP Camera to view camera image and information. Add Non-PoE IP Cameras 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.
  • Page 39 Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to Camera > Camera >PoE Settings. Enable or disable long network cable mode by selecting Long Distance or Short Distance radio.  Long Distance: Long-distance (100 to 300 meters) network transmissions via POE interface. ...
  • Page 40: Enable The H.265 Stream Access

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Enable the H.265 Stream Access The device can automatically switch to the H.265 stream of IP camera (which supports H.265 video format) for the initial access. Go to More Settings > H.265 Auto Switch Configuration at the top taskbar. Check the checkbox of Enable H.265 (For Initial Access).
  • Page 41 Network Video Recorder User Manual Protocol Management Select the protocol type of transmission and choose the transfer protocols.  Type: The network camera adopting custom protocol must support getting stream through standard RTSP.  Path: you have to contact the manufacturer of the network camera to consult the URL (uniform resource locator) for getting main stream and sub-stream.
  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Camera Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Camera Settings Configure OSD Settings Purpose: You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date/time, camera name, etc. Go to Camera >Display. Select the camera from the drop-down list. Edit the name in the Camera Name text field.
  • Page 43: Configure Privacy Mask

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Privacy Mask Purpose: The privacy mask can be used to protect personal privacy by concealing parts of the image from view or recording with a masked area. Go to Camera >Privacy Mask. Select the camera to set privacy mask. Click the checkbox of Enable to enable this feature.
  • Page 44: Configure The Video Parameters

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure the Video Parameters Purpose: You can customize the image parameters including the brightness, contrast, saturation for the live view and recording effect. Go to Camera>Display. Select the camera from the drop-down list. Adjust the slider or click on the up/down arrow to set the value of the brightness, contrast or saturation.
  • Page 45 Network Video Recorder User Manual  Exposure: Set the exposure time (1/10000 to 1 sec) of camera. The larger exposure value results in the brighter image.  Backlight: Set the wide dynamic range (0 to 100) of the camera. When the surrounding illumination and the object have larger difference in brightness, you should set the WDR value.
  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Live View

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Live View Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. Start Live View Click on the main menu bar to enter the live view. You can select a window and double click a camera from the list to play the video from the camera in the selected window.
  • Page 47: 3D Positioning

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  The fisheye expansion view feature is supported by the DS-7600/7700/9600-I (/P) series device only.  The connected camera must support the fisheye view. In the live view mode, click the to enter the fisheye expansion mode. Select the expansion view mode.
  • Page 48: Live View Strategy

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Live View Strategy In the live view mode, click to enter the digital zoom operation interface in full screen mode. Select the live view strategy to Real-time, Balanced or Fluency. Target Detection In live view mode, the target detection function can be used to detect the human motoion/face/vechicle/human body during the last 5 seconds and the following 10 seconds.
  • Page 49: Configure Live View Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Live View Settings 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.
  • Page 50 Network Video Recorder User Manual Live View Select the video output interface, e.g., HDMI/ VGA or channel-zero. Select a window division mode from the toolbar. Select a division window, and double-click on the camera from the list to set the camera to the window.
  • Page 51: Configure Auto-Switch Of Cameras

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Auto-Switch of Cameras You can set the auto-switch of cameras to play in different display modes. Go to System > Live View > General. Set the video output interface, live view mode and dwell time. ...
  • Page 52 Network Video Recorder User Manual Result: You can view all of the channels in one screen using the CMS or web browser.
  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Ptz Control

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 PTZ Control PTZ Control Wizard Before you start Please make sure the connected IP camera supports the PTZ function and is properly connected. Purpose Follow the PTZ control wizard to guide you through the basic PTZ operation. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera live view.
  • Page 54: Set Ptz Presets, Patrols & Patterns

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Click PTZ Parameters Settings to set the PTZ parameters. PTZ Parameters Settings Edit the parameters of the PTZ camera. All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters. Click OK to save the settings. Set PTZ Presets, Patrols &...
  • Page 55: Call A Preset

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Use the directional buttons on the PTZ control panel to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set preset, and the zoom and focus operations can be recorded in the preset as well. Click in the lower right corner of live view to set the preset.
  • Page 56: Set A Patrol

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Call Preset (2) Set a Patrol 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. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera live view.
  • Page 57: Call A Patrol

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Key Point Configuration 1) Configure key point parameters. Preset: It determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. Speed: It defines the speed at which the PTZ will move from one key point to the next. Duration: It refers to the time span to stay at the corresponding key point.
  • Page 58: Set A Pattern

    Network Video Recorder User Manual The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface. Click Patrol on the PTZ control panel. Patrol Configuration Select a patrol in the text field. Click Call to call it. (Optional) Click Stop to stop calling it. Set a Pattern Purpose: Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ.
  • Page 59: Call A Pattern

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Call a Pattern Purpose: Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera live view. The PTZ control panel displays on the right of the interface. Click Pattern to configure pattern.
  • Page 60: Call Linear Scan

    Network Video Recorder User Manual The speed dome starts linear scan from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set the left limit on the left side of the right limit, as well the angle from the left limit to the right limit should be no more than 180º.
  • Page 61: Auxiliary Functions

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Park (Patrol 1): The dome starts moving according to the predefined patrol 1 path after the park time. Park (Preset 1): The dome moves to the predefined preset 1 location after the park time. The park time can only be set via the speed dome configuration interface. The value is 5s by default.
  • Page 62 Network Video Recorder User Manual Description of Aux Functions Icons Icon Description Light on/off Wiper on/off 3D positioning Center...
  • Page 63: Chapter 7 Storage

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Storage Storage Device Management Install the HDD Before startup of the device, install and connect the HDD to the device. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for the installation instructions. Add the Network Disk You can add the allocated NAS or disk of IP SAN to device, and use it as network HDD.
  • Page 64 Network Video Recorder User Manual Select the NAS disk from the list shown below, or you can manually enter the directory in the text field of NetHDD Directory. Click the OK to complete the adding of the NAS disk. Result: After having successfully added the NAS disk, return to the HDD Information menu.
  • Page 65: Configure Esata For Data Storage

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Add IP SAN Disk Result: After having successfully added the IP SAN disk, return to the HDD Information menu. The added NetHDD will be displayed in the list. If the installed HDD or NetHDD is uninitialized, please select it and click the Init button for initialization.
  • Page 66: Storage Mode

    Network Video Recorder User Manual When the eSATA type is selected to Record/Capture, enter the storage device interface. Edit the property of the selected eSATA, or initialize it is required. Storage Mode Configure HDD Group Purpose: Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be recorded onto a particular HDD group through HDD settings.
  • Page 67 Network Video Recorder User Manual Local HDD Settings Select the Group number for the current HDD. Click OK. Regroup the cameras for HDD if the HDD group number is changed. Go to Storage> Storage Mode. Check the checkbox of Group tab. Select the group No.
  • Page 68: Configure Hdd Quota

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Mode-HDD Group Click Apply. Reboot the device to activate the new storage mode settings. Configure HDD Quota Purpose: Each camera can be configured with allocated quota for the storage of recorded files or captured pictures.
  • Page 69: Recording Parameters

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Mode-HDD Quota (Optional) You can click Copy to if you want to copy the quota settings of the current camera to other cameras. Click the Apply button to apply the settings. When the quota capacity is set to 0, all cameras will use the total capacity of HDD for record and picture capture.
  • Page 70: Sub-Stream

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Comparing with the sub-stream, the main stream can provide a higher quality video with higher resolution and frame rate. Frame Rate (FPS - Frames Per Second): refers to how many frames are captured each second. A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout.
  • Page 71: Configure Recording Schedule

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Check the checkbox of Enable to enable scheduled recording. Click Advanced to set the recording parameters. Advanced Record Settings Record Audio: Check the checkbox to enable or disable audio recording. Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an alarm triggers the recording at 10:00, and if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records at 9:59:55.
  • Page 72 Network Video Recorder User Manual Make sure you have installed the HDDs to the device or added the network disks before you want to store the video files, pictures and log files. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for the HDD installation. Refer to Chapter 7.1.2 Add the Network Disk for network HDD connections.
  • Page 73 Network Video Recorder User Manual Record Schedule Repeat the above steps to schedule recording or capture for other days in the week. The all-day continuous recording is configured for the device by factory default. (Optional) Copy the schedule settings of the one day to the other days of the week or holiday. Click the tab.
  • Page 74: Configure Continuous Recording

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Apply to save the settings. To enable Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm) and Event triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings and other events as well.
  • Page 75: Configure Alarm Triggered Recording

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure the event detection and select the channel (s) to trigger the recording when event occurs. Refer to Chapter 11 Event and Alarm Settings and Chapter 12 VCA Event Alarm for details. Go to Camera > Encoding Parameters > Recording Parameters. Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera.
  • Page 76: Configure Picture Capture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to Storage > Recording Schedule. Select the record type to POS Event. Set the schedule for the POS event triggered recording. Refer to Chapter 7.4 Configure Recording Schedule for details. Configure Picture Capture The picture refers to the live picture capture in continuous or event recording type. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 77: Configure Holiday Recording And Capture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Holiday Recording and Capture Purpose: Follow the steps to configure the record or capture schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plan for recording and capture on holiday. Go to System > Holiday Settings. Select a holiday item from the list and click Check the Enable to configure the holiday.
  • Page 78: Configure Redundant Recording And Capture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Redundant Recording and Capture Purpose: Enabling redundant recording and capture, which means saving the record files and captured pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and reliability.
  • Page 79 Network Video Recorder User Manual Record Parameters Check the checkbox of Redundant Record/Capture. Click OK to save settings.
  • Page 80: Chapter 8 Disk Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 Disk Array Purpose: Disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit. An array stores data over multiple HDDs to provide enough redundancy so that data can be recovered if one disk fails.
  • Page 81: One-Touch Creation

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Apply. Reboot device to take effect the settings. One-Touch Creation Purpose: One-touch configuration helps you to quickly create the disk array. By default, the array type created by one-touch configuration is RAID 5. Before you start: ...
  • Page 82 Network Video Recorder User Manual Create Array Enter the array name. Select RAID Level as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 as required. Select the physical disks to constitute array. Required Number of HDD RAID Level Required Number of HDD RAID 0 At least 2 HDDs.
  • Page 83: Rebuild Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Rebuild Array Purpose: The status of array includes Functional, Degraded and Offline. To ensure the high security and reliability of the data stored in array, you should take immediate and proper maintenance at arrays according their status. ...
  • Page 84: Manually Rebuild Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Manually Rebuild Array Purpose: If no hot spare disks are configured, rebuild the degraded array manually. Before you start: At least one available physical disk should exist for rebuilding the array. Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Array. Array List Click of degraded array.
  • Page 85: Delete Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Delete Array Deleting array will delete all the data saved in it. Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Array. Array List Click of array to delete. Attention Click Yes on the popup message box.
  • Page 86: Check And Edit Firmware

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Check and Edit Firmware Purpose: You can view the information of the firmware and set the background task speed on the Firmware interface. Go to Storage > RAID Setup > Firmware. Firmware Optionally, set the Background Task Speed. Click Apply.
  • Page 87: Chapter 9 File Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 File Management Search and Export All Files Search Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search videos and pictures. Go to File Management > All Files. Specify detailed conditions, including time, camera, event type, etc. Search All Files Click Search to display results.
  • Page 88: Search And Export Human Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Search and Export Human Files Search Human Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search human pictures and videos. Before you start Configure human body detection function for the cameras you want to search and export human pictures and videos.
  • Page 89: Search And Export Vehicle Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Search and Export Vehicle Files Search Vehicle Files Purpose Specify detailed conditions to search vehicle pictures and videos. Before you start Configure vehicle detection function for the cameras you want to search and export vehicle pictures and videos.
  • Page 90: Search History Operation

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Search History Operation Save Search Condition Purpose You can save the search conditions for future reference and quick search. Go to File Management > All Files/People Appearance File/Vehicle File. Set the search conditions. Click Save. Enter a name in text field and click Finished.
  • Page 91: Chapter 10 Playback

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Playback Play Video Files Instant Playback Instant Playback enables the device to play the recorded video files in last five minutes. If no video is found, it means there is no recording during the last five minutes. On the live view window of the selected camera, move the cursor to the window bottom to access the toolbar.
  • Page 92: Play Smart Searched Video

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Playback Interface The playing speed of 256X is supported. Play Smart Searched Video In the smart playback mode, the device can analyze the video containing the motion, line or intrusion detection information, mark it in red color and play the smart searched video. The smart playback must be in the single-channel playing mode.
  • Page 93: Play Custom Searched Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Playback by Smart Search Set the rules and areas for smart search of line crossing detection, intrusion detection or motion detection event triggered recording. Line Crossing Detection  Click the icon. Click on the image to specify the start point and end point of the line. Intrusion Detection ...
  • Page 94: Play Tag Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Custom Search Click Search. Custom Searched Video Files On the search results interface, select a file and click to start playing the video. Play Tag Files Purpose: Video tag allows you to record related information like people and location of a certain time point during playback.
  • Page 95 Network Video Recorder User Manual Search and play back the video file(s). Click to add the tag. Edit the tag information. Click OK. Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file. Edit Tag Files Go to Playback. Click Tag.
  • Page 96: Play Event Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Tag Search Click Search. Searched Tag Files On the search results interface, select a tag file and click to start playing the video. Play Event Files Purpose Play back video files on one or several channels searched by event type (e.g., alarm input, motion detection, line crossing detection, face detection, vehicle detection, etc.).
  • Page 97 Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Search. On the search results interface, select an event video file/picture file and double click to start playing the video. Event Files You can click button to play 30s backward or forward.  Refer to Chapter 11...
  • Page 98: Play By Sub-Periods

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Event and Alarm Settings and Chapter 12 VCA Event Alarm for details for event and alarm settings.  Refer to Chapter 7.7 Configure Event Triggered Recording for the event triggered recording/capture settings. Play by Sub-periods Purpose: The video files can be played in multiple sub-periods simultaneously on the screens.
  • Page 99: Play External File

    Network Video Recorder User Manual System Log Search Interface Choose a log with video file and click to start playing the log file. Play External File Purpose: You can play files from the external storage devices. Before You Start: Connect the storage device with the video files to your device. Go to Playback.
  • Page 100: Edit Video Clips

    Network Video Recorder User Manual In the Smart/Custom video playback mode, click to set the play strategy.  When Do not Play Normal Videos is checked, the device will skip the normal video and play the smart (motion/line crossing/intrusion) video and the custom (searched video) only in the normal speed (X1).
  • Page 101: Thumbnails View

    Network Video Recorder User Manual The encoding parameters for the main stream and sub-stream can be configured in Storage > Encoding Parameters. Thumbnails View With the thumbnails view on the playback interface, you can conveniently locate the required video files on the time bar. In the video playback mode, move the mouse to the time bar to get the preview thumbnails of the video files.
  • Page 102: Fast View

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Fast View You can hold the mouse to drag on the time bar to get the fast view of the video files. In the video playback mode, use the mouse to hold and drag through the playing time bar to fast view the video files.
  • Page 103: Chapter 11 Event And Alarm Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 Event and Alarm Settings Configure Arming Schedule Select the Arming Schedule tab. Choose one day of a week and set the time segment. Up to eight time periods can be set within each day. Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
  • Page 104 Network Video Recorder User Manual Set Linkage Actions Select the normal linkage actions, trigger alarm output or trigger recording channel.  Full Screen Monitoring When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor displays in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
  • Page 105: Configure Motion Detection Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual It will send an exception or alarm signal to the remote alarm host when an event occurs. The alarm host refers to the PC installed with Remote Client. The alarm signal will be transmitted automatically at detection mode when remote alarm host is configured.
  • Page 106 Network Video Recorder User Manual Set Motion Detection Select the camera to configure the motion detection. Check Enable. Set the motion detection area.  Full screen: click to set the full-screen motion detection for the image.  Customized area: use the mouse to click and drag on the preview screen to draw the customized motion detection area (s).
  • Page 107: Configure Video Loss Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Video Loss Alarm Purpose: The video loss detection enables to detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s). Go to System> Event>Normal Event>Video Loss Set Video Loss Detection Select the camera to configure the video loss detection. Check Enable.
  • Page 108: Configure Video Tampering Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Video Tampering Alarm Purpose: The video tampering detection enables to trigger alarm when the camera lens is covered and take alarm response action(s). Go to System> Event>Normal Event>Video Tampering. Select the camera to configure the video tampering detection. Set Video Tampering Setting Check Enable.
  • Page 109: Configure Sensor Alarms

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Sensor Alarms Purpose: Set the handling action of an external sensor alarm. Configure Alarm Input Go to System> Event>Normal Event>Alarm Input Select an alarm input item from the list and click Alarm Input Select the alarm input type to N.C or N.O. Edit the alarm name.
  • Page 110: Configure Alarm Output

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to System> Event>Normal Event>Alarm Input Select the alarm input1 item from the list and click Select the alarm input type to N.C or N.O. Edit the alarm name. Check the radio button of Enable One-Key Disarming. One-Key Alarm Disarming Select the alarm linkage action (s) you want to disarm for the local alarm input1.
  • Page 111 Network Video Recorder User Manual Edit the alarm name. Select the dwell time (the alarm duration) from 5s to 600s, or Manually Clear. Manually Clear: you should manually clear the alarm when the alarm occurs. Refer to Chapter 11.8 Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually for detailed instructions. Set the arming schedule.
  • Page 112: Configure Exceptions Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Exceptions Alarm The exception events can be configured to take the event hint in the live view window, trigger alarm output and linkage actions. Go to System> Event>Normal Event>Exception. (Optional) Enable the event hint if you want to display the event hint in the live view window. Check the checkbox of Enable Event Hint.
  • Page 113 Network Video Recorder User Manual Exceptions Handling Set the normal linkage and alarm output triggering. Refer to Error! Reference source not found.Error! Reference source not found..
  • Page 114: Configure Auto-Switch Full Screen Monitoring

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Setting Alarm Linkage Actions Purpose: Alarm linkage actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Event Hint Display, Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Trigger Alarm Output and Send Email. Configure Auto-switch Full Screen Monitoring When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor displays in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
  • Page 115: Configure Email Linkage

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Set the alarm host IP and alarm host port. Go to the Linkage Action interface of the alarm detection (e.g., motion detection, video tampering, face detection, etc.). Select the Notify Surveillance Center. Configure Email Linkage The system can send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected.
  • Page 116: Trigger Or Clear Alarm Output Manually

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Select the PTZ Linkage. Select the camera to perform the PTZ actions. Select the preset/patrol/pattern No. to call when the alarm events occur. PTZ Linkage You can set one PTZ type only for the linkage action each time. Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually Purpose: Sensor alarm can be triggered or cleared manually.
  • Page 117 Network Video Recorder User Manual Alarm Output...
  • Page 118: Chapter 12 Vca Event Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 VCA Event Alarm The device supports receiving the VCA detections sent by connected IP cameras. Enable and configure the VCA detection on the IP camera settings interface first.  VCA detections must be supported by the connected IP camera. ...
  • Page 119: Vehicle Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Check Enable Face Detection. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of face detection. Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-5]. The higher the value is, the more easily the face can be detected. Set the arming schedule.
  • Page 120: Line Crossing Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of vehicle detection. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 11.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 11.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. Configure rules, including Area Settings, Picture, Overlay Content, and Blacklist and Whitelist.
  • Page 121: Intrusion Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Check Enable Line Crossing Detection checkbox. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of line crossing detection. Follow the steps to set the line crossing detection rules and detection areas. Select an Arming Region to configure. Up to 4 arming regions are selectable. 2) Select the Direction as A<->B, A->B, or A<-B.
  • Page 122 Network Video Recorder User Manual Intrusion Detection Select a Camera to configure. Check Enable Intrusion Detection. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of intrusion detection. Follow the steps to set the detection rules and detection areas. Select a Virtual Panel to configure.
  • Page 123: Region Entrance Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Region Entrance Detection Purpose: Region entrance detection function detects objects that enter a pre-defined virtual region from the outside place. Go to System Management > Event Settings > Smart Event. Click the Region Entrance Detection item. Region Entrance Detection Select a Camera to configure.
  • Page 124: Region Exiting Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Apply. Region Exiting Detection Purpose: Region exiting detection function detects objects that exit from a pre-defined virtual region. Go to System > Event > Smart Event. Click Region Exiting. Region Exiting Detection Select a Camera to configure. Check Enable Region Exiting Detection.
  • Page 125: Unattended Baggage Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 11.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. Click Apply. Unattended Baggage Detection Purpose: Unattended baggage detection function detects the objects left over in the pre-defined region such as the baggage, purse, dangerous materials, etc., and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 126: Object Removal Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Sensitivity: Similarity degree of the background image. The higher the value is, the more easily the detection alarm can be triggered. Click Draw Region and draw a quadrilateral in the preview window by specifying four vertexes of the detection region.
  • Page 127: Audio Exception Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Follow the steps to set the detection rules and detection areas. Select an Arming Region to configure. Up to 4 regions are selectable. 2) Drag the sliders to set Time Threshold and Sensitivity. Time Threshold: The time of the objects removed from the region. If the value is 10, alarm is triggered after the object disappeared from the region for 10s.
  • Page 128: Sudden Scene Change Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 1) Select the Exception Detection tab. 2) Check the checkboxes of Audio Loss Exception, Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection, or Sudden Decrease of Sound Intensity Detection. Audio Loss Exception: Detects the sound steep rise in the surveillance scene. You can set the detection sensitivity and threshold for sound steep rise.
  • Page 129: Defocus Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Sudden Scene Change Select a Camera to configure. Check Enable Sudden Scene Change Detection. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of sudden scene change detection. Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-100]. The higher the value is, the more easily the change of scene can trigger the alarm.
  • Page 130: Pir Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Defocus Detection Select a Camera to configure. Check Enable Defocus Detection. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of defocus detection. Drag the Sensitivity slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity range: [1-100]. The higher the value is, the more easily the defocus image can be detected.
  • Page 131 Network Video Recorder User Manual FIR Alarm Select a Camera to configure. Check PIR Alarm. Optionally, check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of PIR alarm. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Chapter 11.1 Configure Arming Schedule. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Chapter 11.2 Configure Alarm Linkage Actions. .Click Apply.
  • Page 132: Chapter 13 Smart Analysis

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 13 Smart Analysis With the configured VCA detection, the device supports the smart analysis for people counting and heat map. People Counting Purpose: The Counting is used to calculate the number of people entered or left a certain configured area and form in daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports for analysis.
  • Page 133 Network Video Recorder User Manual Select a camera. Select the report type as Daily Report, Weekly Report, Monthly Report, or Annual Report. Set the Data to analyze. Heat Map Interface Click Counting. Then the results displayed in graphics marked in different colors will show. As shown in the figure above, red color block (255, 0, 0) indicates the most welcome area, and blue color block (0, 0, 255) indicates the less-popular area.
  • Page 134: Chapter 14 Pos Configuration

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 POS Configuration The device can be connected with the POS machine/server, and receive the transaction message for overlay on the image during the live view or playback, as well as trigger the POS event alarm. The POS feature is supported by DS-9600/7700/7600-I (/P) series device only.
  • Page 135 Network Video Recorder User Manual Universal Protocol Settings  EPSON The fixed start and end line tag are used for EPSON protocol.  AVE The fixed start and end line tag are used for AVE protocol. And the serial port and virtual serial port connection types are supported.
  • Page 136 Network Video Recorder User Manual Click the Custom to configure the NUCLEUS settings. Enter the employee No. shift No. and the terminal No. in the field. The matching message sent from the POS device will be used as the valid POS data. The NUCLEUS protocol must be used in the RS-232 connection communication.
  • Page 137 Network Video Recorder User Manual USB-to-RS-232 Settings  RS-232 Connection Connect the device and the POS machine via RS-232. The RS-232 settings can be configured in Menu>Configuration>RS-232. The Usage must be set to Transparent Channel.  Multicast Connection When connecting the device and the POS machine via Multicast protocol, set the multicast address and port.
  • Page 138: Configure Pos Tex Overlay

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Sniff Settings Configure POS Tex Overlay Go to System > POS. Click Channel Linkage and Display tab. Select the linked channel to overlay the POS characters. Set the characters overlay for the enabled POS.  Character encoding format: currently the Latin-1 format is available. ...
  • Page 139: Configure Pos Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Overlay Character Settings You can adjust the size and position of textbox on the preview screen of POS settings interface by dragging the frame. Click Apply to activate the settings. Configure POS Alarm Purpose: The POS event can trigger channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, audio warning, notifying the surveillance center, sending email and so on.
  • Page 140 Network Video Recorder User Manual Set Trigger Cameras of POS Click Apply.
  • Page 141: Chapter 15 Network Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 15 Network Settings Configure TCP/IP Settings Purpose TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you can operate the device over network. Device with Dual Network Interface Go to System > Network > TCP/IP. TCP/IP Settings Select Net-Fault Tolerance or Multi-Address Mode under Working Mode.
  • Page 142: Device With A Single Network Interface

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  Check Enable DHCP to obtain IP settings automatically if a DHCP server is available in the network.  Valid range of MTU value is 500 to 9676. Click Apply. Device with a Single Network Interface Go to System >...
  • Page 143: Configure Guarding Vision

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Guarding Vision Purpose Guarding vision provides mobile phone application as well as service platform to access and manage your connected devices with remote access to the surveillance system. Go to System > Network > Advanced > Platform Access. Guarding Vision Check Enable and a Service Terms window will pop up.
  • Page 144: Configure Pppoe

    Network Video Recorder User Manual You can set Dynamic DNS service for network access. Different DDNS modes are available: DynDNS, PeanutHull, and NO-IP. Before You Start You must register DynDNS, PeanutHull and NO-IP services with your ISP before configuring DDNS settings.
  • Page 145: Configure Ntp

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Contact your Internet service provider for details about PPPoE service. Configure NTP Purpose Connection to a network time protocol (NTP) server can be configured on your device to ensure the accuracy of system date and time. Go to System >...
  • Page 146: Configure Email

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start Download the SNMP software to receive device information via SNMP port. By setting the trap address and port, the device is allowed to send alarm event and exception message to the surveillance center. Go to System >...
  • Page 147 Network Video Recorder User Manual The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated users when a specified event occur, such as an alarm or motion event is detected, or the administrator password is changed, etc. Before You Start The device must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that contains an SMTP mail server.
  • Page 148: Configure Ports

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  Enable Attached Picture: Check to enable the function if you want to send email with attached alarm images. The interval is the time between two adjacent alarm images. Click Apply. (Optional) Click Test to send a test email. Configure Ports You can configure different types of ports to enable relevant functions.
  • Page 149 Network Video Recorder User Manual Port Settings...
  • Page 150: Chapter 16 Hot Spare Device Backup

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 16 Hot Spare Device Backup Purpose: The device can form an N+1 hot spare system. The system consists of several working devices and a hot spare device; when the working device fails, the hot spare device switches into operation, thus increasing the reliability of the system.
  • Page 151: Set Working Device

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  The camera connection will be disabled when the device works in the hot spare mode.  It is highly recommended to restore the defaults of the device after switching the working mode of the hot spare device to normal mode to ensure the normal operation afterwards. Set Working Device Go to System >...
  • Page 152 Network Video Recorder User Manual Working Status Descrption Working Status Description No record The working device works properly. Backing up The working device gets offline, the hot spare device will record the video of the IP camera connected to the working device for backup The record backing up can be functioned for 1 working device at a time.
  • Page 153: Chapter 17 System Maintenance

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 17 System Maintenance Storage Device Maintenance Configure Disk Clone Purpose: Select the HDDs to clone to eSATA HDD. Before you start: Connect an eSATA disk to the device. Go to Maintenance > HDD Operation > HDD Clone. HDD Clone Check the HDD to clone.
  • Page 154: S.m.a.r.t Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Message Box S.M.A.R.T 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.
  • Page 155: Bad Sector Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual S.M.A.R.T Settings Interface If you want to use the HDD even when the S.M.A.R.T. checking is failed, you can check the checkbox of the Continue to use the disk when self-evaluation is failed item. Bad Sector Detection Go to Maintenance >...
  • Page 156: Hdd Health Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Bad Sector Detection  You can also pause/resume or cancel the detection.  After testing completed, you can click Error information button to see the detailed damage information. HDD Health Detection Purpose: You can view the health status of Seagate HDD that generated after October 1th, 2017 and capacity ranges from 4 TB to 8 TB.
  • Page 157: Search & Export Log Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Health Detection Click a HDD to view details. Search & Export Log Files Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time. Search the Log Files Go to Maintenance >...
  • Page 158: Export The Log Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Log Search Results Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time. Related Operation:  Click the button or double click it to view its detailed information.  Click the button to view the related video file. Export the Log Files Before You Start: Connect a storage device to your device.
  • Page 159: Import/Export Ip Camera Configuration Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Export Log Files On the Export interface, select the storage device from the dropdown list of Device Name. Select the format of the log files to be exported. Up to 15 formats are selectable. Click the Export to export the log files to the selected storage device. Related Operation: ...
  • Page 160 Network Video Recorder User Manual Export or import the IP camera configuration files.  Click Export to export configuration files to the selected local backup device.  To import a configuration file, select the file from the selected backup device and click the Import button.
  • Page 161: Import/Export Device Configuration Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Import/Export Device Configuration Files Purpose: The configuration files of the device can be exported to local device for backup; and the configuration files of one device can be imported to multiple devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.
  • Page 162: Upgrade System

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Upgrade System Purpose: The firmware on your device can be upgraded by local backup device or remote FTP server. Upgrade by Local Backup Device Before You Start: Connect your device with a local storage device with update firmware file. Go to Maintenance>Upgrade.
  • Page 163 Network Video Recorder User Manual FTP Upgrade Interface Enter the FTP Server Address in the text field. Click the Upgrade button to start upgrading. After the upgrading is complete, reboot the device to activate the new firmware.
  • Page 164: Restore Default Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Restore Default Settings Go to Maintenance > Default. Restore Defaults Select the restoring type from the following three options. Restore Defaults: Restore all parameters, except the network (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode, default route, server port, etc.) and user account parameters, to the factory default settings.
  • Page 165: Chapter 18 General System Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 18 General System Settings Configure General Settings Purpose: You can configure the BNC output standard, VGA output resolution, mouse pointer speed through the System > General interface. Go to System > General. General Settings Interface Configure the following settings.
  • Page 166: Configure Date & Time

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Mouse Pointer Speed: Set the speed of mouse pointer; 4 levels are configurable. Enable Wizard: Enable/disable the Wizard when the device starts up. Enable Password: Enable/disable the use of the login password. Click the Apply button to save the settings. Configure Date &...
  • Page 167: Configure Dst Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure DST Settings The DST (daylight saving time) refers to the period of the year when clocks are moved one period ahead. In some areas worldwide, this has the effect of creating more sunlit hours in the evening during months when the weather is the warmest.
  • Page 168 Network Video Recorder User Manual User Management Interface Click Add to enter the operation permission interface. Enter the admin password and click OK. In the Add User interface, enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Confirm (password), User Level (Operator/Guest) and User’s MAC Address. Add User Strong Password recommended–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories:...
  • Page 169: Set The Permission For A User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Operator: The Operator user level has permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration by default. Guest: The Guest user has no permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and only has the local/remote playback in the Camera Configuration by default.
  • Page 170 Network Video Recorder User Manual User Permission Settings Interface Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera Configuration for the user.  Local Configuration Local Log Search: Searching and viewing logs and system information of device. Local Parameters Settings: Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting configuration files.
  • Page 171: Set Local Live View Permission For Non-Admin Users

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Remote Alarm Control: Remotely arming (notify alarm and exception message to the remote client) and controlling the alarm output. Remote Advanced Operation: Remotely operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading system firmware, clearing I/O alarm output. Remote Shutdown/Reboot: Remotely shutting down or rebooting the device.
  • Page 172: Edit The Admin User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Enable Live View Permission Click of non-admin user. Enter Camera Configuration tab. Select Camera Permission as Local Live View. Select cameras to live view. Click OK. Edit the Admin User For the admin user account, you can modify its password the unlock pattern. Go to System >...
  • Page 173 Network Video Recorder User Manual Edit User (Admin) Edit the admin user information as demand, including the new admin password (strong password is required), and MAC address. Edit the unlock pattern for the admin user account. 1) Check the checkbox of Enable Unlock Pattern to enable the use of unlock pattern when logging in to the device.
  • Page 174: Edit The Operator/Guest User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  After the device is activated, you should properly keep the password.  When you have enabled the Export GUID, continue to export the GUID file to the USB flash driver for the future password resetting. ...
  • Page 175: Delete A User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Select a user from the list and click Modify. Edit User (Operator/Guest) Edit the user information as demand, including the new password (strong password is required), and MAC address. Delete a User The admin user account has the permission to delete the operator/guest user account. Go to System >...
  • Page 176: Chapter 19 Appendix

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 19 Appendix Specifications DS-9600NI-I8...
  • Page 177 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-9608NI- DS-9616NI- DS-9632NI- DS-9664NI- Model 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch 64-ch IP video input Video/Audio Up to 12 MP resolution input Two-way audio 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) 256 Mbps, 320 Mbps 320 Mbps Incoming 128 Mbps bandwidth or 200 Mbps (when RAID is enabled)
  • Page 178 Network Video Recorder User Manual SATA 8 SATA interfaces Hard disk eSATA 1 eSATA interface Capacity Up to 10 TB capacity for each disk Array type RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 Disk array Number of arrays Network 2, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface...
  • Page 179: Ds-9600Ni-I16

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-9600NI-I16...
  • Page 180 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-9616NI-I16 DS-9632NI-I16 DS-9664NI-I16 IP video input 16-ch 32-ch 64-ch 256 Mbps 320 Mbps 320 Mbps Incoming Video/Aud bandwidth Or 200 Mbps (when RAID is enabled) io input Outgoing 256 Mbps, or 200 Mbps (when RAID is enabled) bandwidth VGA1: 2K (2560 ×...
  • Page 181 Network Video Recorder User Manual USB interface Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 Alarm in/out 16/8 Power supply 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Max. Power 300 W Consumption ≤ 45 W (without hard disk)
  • Page 182: Mvinvr-08Poe04Mp-E

    Network Video Recorder User Manual MVINVR-08POE04MP-E...
  • Page 183 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-7608NI-I2 DS-7616NI-I2 DS-7632NI-I2 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch IP video input Video/Audio Up to 12 MP resolution input Two-way audio 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256Mbps bandwidth Outgoing Network 256 Mbps bandwidth Remote...
  • Page 184 Network Video Recorder User Manual Alarm in/out Power supply 12 VDC Power ≤40 W Consumption ≤15 W (without hard disk) Working -10 to +55º C (+14 to +131º F) temperature General Working humidity 10 to 90 % Chassis 385 mm chassis Dimensions 385 ×...
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    Network Video Recorder User Manual MVINVR-08POE04MP-E/P...
  • Page 186 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7608NI-I2/ DS-7616NI-I2/ DS-7632NI-I2/ Model 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch IP video input Video/ Up to 12 MP resolution Audio Two-way input 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) audio Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256Mbps bandwidth Outgoing Network 256 Mbps bandwidth...
  • Page 187 Network Video Recorder User Manual Network 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface interface External interface USB interface Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 Alarm in/out 8, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self- 16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Interface adaptive Ethernet Ethernet interface...
  • Page 188: Ds-7700Ni-I4

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7700NI-I4...
  • Page 189 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-7708NI-I4 DS-7716NI-I4 DS-7732NI-I4 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch IP video input Video/Audio Up to 12 MP resolution input Two-way 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) audio Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps bandwidth Outgoing Network 256 Mbps bandwidth...
  • Page 190 Network Video Recorder User Manual Serial 1 RS-485 (half-duplex), 1 RS-232 interface USB interface Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 Alarm in/out 16/4 Power supply 100 to 240 VAC Power ≤80 W Consumption ≤20 W (without hard disk) Working...
  • Page 191: Ds-7700Ni-I4/P

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7700NI-I4/P...
  • Page 192 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-7708NI-I4/8P DS-7716NI-I4/16P DS-7732NI-I4/16P 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch IP video input Video/Audio Up to 12 MP resolution input Two-way audio 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps bandwidth Outgoing Network 256 Mbps bandwidth...
  • Page 193 Network Video Recorder User Manual USB interface Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 Alarm in/out 16/4 8, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self- 16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Interface adaptive Ethernet Ethernet interface interface Interface Power ≤200W Supported IEEE 802.3 af/at...
  • Page 194: Ds-7700Ni-K4

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7700NI-K4...
  • Page 195 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-7708NI-K4 DS-7716NI-K4 DS-7732NI-K4 video 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch input Video/ Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps Audio bandwidth input Outgoing 160 Mbps bandwidth HDMI 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1920 × output 1080/60Hz, 1600 ×...
  • Page 196 Network Video Recorder User Manual Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 interface Alarm in/out 16/4 Power 100 to 240 VAC supply Power ≤ 80 W Consumptio ≤ 20 W (without hard disk) Working -10 to +55ºC (14 to 131ºF) temperature General Working...
  • Page 197: Ds-7700Ni-K4/P

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7700NI-K4/P...
  • Page 198 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7708NI- DS-7716NI- DS-7732NI- Model K4/8P K4/16P K4/16P IP video input 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch Video/ Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps bandwidth Audio input Outgoing 160 Mbps bandwidth 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1920 × HDMI output 1080/60Hz, 1600 ×...
  • Page 199 Network Video Recorder User Manual 8, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self- 16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Interface adaptive Ethernet interface Ethernet interface Interface Power ≤ 200 W Supported IEEE 802.3 af/at standard Power supply 100 to 240 VAC Power ≤ 300 W Consumption ≤...
  • Page 200: Ds-7600Ni-K2

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7600NI-K2...
  • Page 201 Network Video Recorder User Manual Model DS-7608NI-K2 DS-7616NI-K2 DS-7632NI-K2 IP video input 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch Video/ Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps bandwidth Audio input Outgoing 160 Mbps bandwidth 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1920 × HDMI output 1080/60Hz, 1600 ×...
  • Page 202 Network Video Recorder User Manual Consumption ≤15 W (without hard disk) Working -10 to +55ºC (14 to 131ºF ) temperature Working 10 to 90 % humidity Chassis 385 mm chassis Dimensions 385 × 315× 52 mm (15.2" × 12.4" × 2.0") (W ×...
  • Page 203: Ds-7600Ni-K2/P

    Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7600NI-K2/P...
  • Page 204 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-7608NI- DS-7616NI- DS-7632NI- Model K2/8P K2/16P K2/16P IP video input 8-ch 16-ch 32-ch Video/ Incoming 80 Mbps 160 Mbps 256 Mbps bandwidth Audio input Outgoing 160 Mbps bandwidth 4K (3840 × 2160)/30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60Hz, 1920 × HDMI output 1080/60Hz, 1600 ×...
  • Page 205 Network Video Recorder User Manual 8, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self- 16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self- Interface adaptive adaptive Ethernet interface Ethernet interface Interface Power ≤ 120 W ≤ 200 W Supported IEEE 802.3 af/at standard Power supply 100 to 240 VAC Power ≤...
  • Page 206: Glossary

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 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 device, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.
  • Page 207: Troubleshooting

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Troubleshooting  No image displayed on the monitor after starting up normally. Possible Reasons: − No VGA or HDMI connections. − Connection cable is damaged. − Input mode of the monitor is incorrect. Verify the device is connected with the monitor via HDMI or VGA cable. If not, please connect the device with the monitor and reboot.
  • Page 208 Network Video Recorder User Manual 3) Go to Menu>Storage>Storage Device. 4) If the status of the HDD is “Uninitialized”, please check the checkbox of corresponding HDD and click the “Init” button. Verify the HDD is detected or is in good condition. 5) Select Menu>Storage>Storage Device.
  • Page 209 Network Video Recorder User Manual If not, please contact the engineer from our company to do the further process. The IP camera frequently goes online and offline and the status of it displays as  “Disconnected”. Possible Reasons: − The IP camera and the device versions are not compatible. −...
  • Page 210 Network Video Recorder User Manual And then you connect the device with the monitor via VGA or HDMI interface and reboot the device, there is black screen with the mouse cursor. Connect the device with the monitor before startup via VGA or HDMI interface, and manage the IP camera to connect with the device locally or remotely, the status of IP camera displays as Connect.
  • Page 211 Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to Menu>Camera>Encoding Parameters, and set the Frame rate to Full Frame. Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process. If not, please contact the engineer from our company to do the further process. ...
  • Page 212 Network Video Recorder User Manual Windows task management interface  Select the “Performance” tab; check the status of the CPU and Memory.  If the resource is not enough, please end some unnecessary processes. Check if the fault is solved by the above steps. If it is solved, finish the process.
  • Page 213 Network Video Recorder User Manual The device supports G722.1 and G711 standards, and if the encoding parameter of the input audio is not one of the previous two standards, you can log in the IP camera to configure it to the supported standard.
  • Page 214 Network Video Recorder User Manual If not, please contact the engineer from our company to do the further process.  No record file found in the device local HDD, and prompt “No record file found”. Possible Reasons: − The time setting of system is incorrect. −...
  • Page 215: Summary Of Changes

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Summary of Changes Version 4.1.10  Optimize the GUI information design. Version 4.1.0  Complete new GUI information design for more fluent and visual user experience.  Important files management and playback.  HDD health monitoring for Seagate HDD. Version 3.4.92 Added: ...
  • Page 216: Version 3.4.70

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  Add the new models of DS-8600NI-I8.  DS-7600/7700/8600/9600-I (/P) series device is accessible by the thermal network camera, and supports the advanced search for fire/ship/temperature/temperature difference detection triggered alarm and the recorded video files and pictures. ...
  • Page 217: Version 3.3.9

    Network Video Recorder User Manual  Update the digital zoom operation in image. Version 3.3.9 Updated:  Support H.265 video encoding format. Deleted:  Delete the PPPoE settings. Version 3.3.7 Added:  Add the new models of DS-8600NI-K8, DS-7700NI-K4(/P) and DS-7600NI-K2(/P). ...
  • Page 218: List Of Compatible Ip Cameras

    Network Video Recorder User Manual List of Compatible IP Cameras  For the list, our company holds right to interpret.  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...
  • Page 219 Network Video Recorder User Manual supported when it uses the ONVIF protocol. Only AXIS is supported refers to the function can only be supported when it uses the AXIS protocol.
  • Page 220 Network Video Recorder User Manual IP Camera Max. Manufacturer Model Version Sub-stream Audio Resolution or Protocol ACM3401-09L-X-00227 A1D-220-V3.13.16-AC 1208*1024 × × TCM4301-10D-X-00083 A1D-310-V4.12.09-AC ACTi 1208*1024 × √ TCM5311-11D-X-00023 A1D-310-V4.12.09-AC 1208*960 × √ AV1305 M 65175 1208*1024 √ × AV2815 65220 1920*1080 √...
  • Page 221 Network Video Recorder User Manual 1920*1080 VB-H410(ONVIF Ver.+1.0.0 × √ compatibility) (1280*960) VB-S9000F Ver. 1.0.0 1920*1080 × × VB-S300D Ver. 1.0.0 1920*1080 × × Canon VB-H6100D Ver. 1.0.0 1920*1080 × × VB-H7100F Ver. 1.0.0 1920*1080 × √ VB-S8000 Ver. 1.0.0 1920*1080 ×...
  • Page 222 Network Video Recorder User Manual (ONVIF compatibility) IP8332 0105b 1280*800 × × (ONVIF compatibility) D5110 (ONVIF MG.1.6.03P8 1280*1024 √ (×) × compatibility) M2.1.6.03P8 F3106 (ONVIF 1280*1024 √ (×) √ compatibility) F3110 (ONVIF M2.1.6.01 Zavio 1280*720 √ (×) √ compatibility) F3206 (ONVIF MG.1.6.02c045 1920*1080...
  • Page 223 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2CD4032FWD V5.3.0 build150327 2048*1536 √ √ DS-2CD4065F V5.3.0 build150327 3072*2048 √ √ DS-2CD4124F-I(2.8- V5.3.0 build150327 1920*1080 √ √ 12mm) DS-2CD4132FWD-I(2.8- V5.3.0 build150327 2048*1536 √ √ 12mm) DS-2CD4212F-I(2.8- V5.3.0 build150327 1280*1024 √ × 12mm) DS-2CD4212F-IS(2.8- V5.3.0 build150327 1280*1024 √...
  • Page 224 Network Video Recorder User Manual V2.0 build 110614 DS-2CD852MF-E V2.0 build 110426 1600*1200 √ √ V2.0 build 100521 DS-2CD855F-E V5.2.0 build 140721 1920*1080 √ √ V2.0 build 110614 DS-2CD862MF-E V2.0 build 110426 1280*960 √ √ V2.0 build 100521 DS-2CD863PF/NF-E V5.2.0 build 140721 1280*960 √...
  • Page 225 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2CD9111(B) V3.7.1 build140417 1360*1024 √ × DS-2CD9151A V3.8.2 build141121 2448*2048 √ × DS-2CD9152-H V3.8.2 build141121 2592*2048 √ × iDS-2CD9282 V3.8.2 build141121 3296*2472 √ × DS-2CD9131-K V4.0.0 build150213 2048*1536 √ √ DS-2CD9152-HK V3.8.2 build141121 2592*2048 √ √...
  • Page 226 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-6508HCI- SATA V1.0.1 build130607 352*288 √ √ DS-6508HFI V1.0.1 build130607 704*576 √ √ DS-6508HFI- SATA V1.0.1 build130607 704*576 √ √ DS-6516HCI V1.0.1 build130607 352*288 √ √ DS-6516HCI- SATA V1.0.1 build130607 352*288 √ √ DS-6516HFI V1.0.1 build130607 704*576 √...
  • Page 227 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2DF7276-A/D/AF V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √ √ iDS-2DF7276-A/D/AF V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DF5276- V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √ √ A/D/A3/D3/AF/A3F iDS-2DF5276- V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √ √ A/D/A3/D3/AF/A3F DS-2DF7274- V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √ √ AH/DH/AFH iDS-2DF7274- V5.2.8 build150124 1280*960 √...
  • Page 228 Network Video Recorder User Manual iDS-2DF5296- V5.2.8 build150124 2048*1536 √ √ A/D/A3/D3/AF/A3F DS-2DF6223-A V5.2.8 build150124 1920*1080 √ √ iDS-2DF6223-A V5.2.8 build150124 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2DF8223i-A V5.2.8 build150124 1920*1080 √ √ iDS-2DF8223i-A V5.2.8 build150124 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2DF7284-A/D/AF V5.2.8 build150124 1920*1080 √...
  • Page 229 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2DE7174-A/AE/D V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DE7176-A/AE V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DE7120i-A/AE V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DM7130i-A V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DM4120-A V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √ DS-2DE5120I-A V5.2.10 build150128 1280*960 √ √...
  • Page 230 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2DE5194-A/A3 V5.2.10 build150128 2048*1536 √ √ DS-2DF1-518 V3.2.0 build131223 704*576 √ √ DS-2DM1-718 V3.2.0 build131223 704*576 √ √ DS-2DM1-518 V3.2.0 build131223 704*576 √ √ DS-2DF1-718 V3.2.0 build131223 704*576 √ √ DS-2DF1-514 V3.2.0 build131223 704*576 √ √...
  • Page 231 Network Video Recorder User Manual DS-2ZMN2007 V5.2.7 build141107 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2ZMN3007 V5.2.7 build141107 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2ZMN3007(B) V5.2.7 build141107 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2ZMN0407 V5.2.7 build141107 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2ZMN3207 V5.2.7 build141107 1920*1080 √ √ DS-2ZMN2008 V5.2.7 build141107 2048*1536 √ √...
  • Page 232: List Of Ip Cameras Connected To Poe By Long Network Cable (100 - 300 M)

    Network Video Recorder User Manual List of IP Cameras Connected to PoE by Long Network Cable (100 - 300 m) Index Model DS-2CD4665F-IZHS DS-2CD4026FWD-AP DS-2CD4A35FWD-IZHS DS-2CD2642FWD-IZS DS-2CD2F42FWD-IWS DS-2CD2942F-IWS DS-2CD2510F DS-2CD2342WD-I DS-2CD2322WD-I DS-2CD2352-I DS-2CD2642FWD-IZS DS-2CD2642FWD-I DS-2CD2642FWD-IS DS-2CD2642FWD-IZ DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS DS-2CD2742FWD-I DS-2CD2742FWD-IS DS-2CD2742FWD-IZ DS-2CD2T42WD-I8 DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 040110171012...
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