Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder TABLE OF CONTENTS NVR Pre-Installation ......................1 NVR Installation .......................1 Main Features ........................2 Typical Application ......................3 Front Panel ........................4 Rear Panel ........................5 Accessing by Web Browser ....................7 Logging In ........................7 Modifying Password ......................9 Adding IP Cameras ......................9 Live View ........................11 Recording ........................14 Playback ........................17...
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Regulatory information FCC information compliance: 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. Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Trademarks and Registered Trademarks Windows and Windows mark are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, HDMI mark and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer. This manual is applicable to the model DS-7108NI-E1/V/W. NVR Pre-Installation The NVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Main Features Support establishing wired and wireless network instead of an wireless router. Support SADP automatically searching and adding active IP cameras. A build-in noiseless fan supports automatically adjusting speed. ...
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Typical Application Base Station 3G/4G Phone & laptop Phone & laptop Computer WIFI Network Camera WIFI Network Camera HDMI Displayer Network Camera HDMI Cable UTP Cable...
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Rear Panel The rear panel of NVR is shown below:...
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Name Function Description LAN Interface 3 RJ-45 10 /100Mbps network interfaces for LAN (1 ~ 3) (Local Area Networks). 1 RJ-45 10 /100 Mbps network interface for WAN WAN Interface (Wide Area Networks). Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices USB Interface such as USB mouse and USB writer.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Accessing by Web Browser You can get access to the device via web browser. Before you start: Establish the connection between your computer and the NVR via wired or wireless network. Wired network: connect the Ethernet port of computer to the LAN interface of NVR.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Input the User Name and Password, and click the Login button. When you log in for the first time, the system will remind you to install the Plug-in control. After the installation, you can configure and manage the device remotely.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder The supported resolutions are 1024*768 and above. Modifying Password To ensure your account security, it is highly recommended to modify the default password. Steps: Enter User Management interface. Configuration > Remote Configuration > User Management Click to select the admin user.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Hikvision WIFI IP camera with default user name and password will be added automatically. IP cameras of other manufacturers should be configured as below. Before you start: Establish the connection between IP camera and the NVR via wired or wireless network.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Click Add to enter configure IP Camera information. Input IP Camera Address, Protocol, Management Port, User Name, Password and Confirm. Click OK to add the IP Camera. Live View You can view the live image of the added cameras in the live view interface.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Interface Introduction Name Description Displays the list of channels and the playing and recording status of each channel. Channel List The stream type can be switched by clicking the icon before the channel name: stands for main stream for sub-stream.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Start Live View Steps: In the live view window, select a playing window by clicking the mouse. Double click a camera from the device list to start the live view. You can click the button on the toolbar to start the live view of all cameras on the device list.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Start/stop all Enable/disable recording digital zoom Previous/next page Full screen Recording Before you start Make sure the HDD or network disk has been initialized for the first time to use. Two recording types can be configured: Manual and Scheduled. The following section introduces the configuration of scheduled recording.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Choose the day in a week to configure scheduled recording. Click Edit to edit record schedule.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Configure All Day or Customize Record: If you want to configure the all-day recording, please check the All Day checkbox. If you want to record in different time sections, check the Customize checkbox.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Select a Record Type. The record type can be Continuous, Motion, Alarm, Motion & Alarm, Motion | Alarm and VCA. Check the checkbox of Select All and click Copy to copy settings of this day to the whole week.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Interface Introduction Name Description Channel List Displays the list of channels and the playing status of...
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder each channel. Playback Displays the image of channel. Window Play Control Play control operations are supported. Displays the time bar and the records marked with Time Line different colors. Playback Displays the playback status, including channel Status number and playback speed.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Button Description Button Description Slow down Speed up Play by single frame Capture Stop all playback Download Video clip Open/Close audio Full screen Reverse playback You can drag the progress bar with the mouse to locate the exact playback point. You can also input the time in the textbox and click button to locate the playback point.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Configuring WAN Settings Steps: Enter WAN settings interface. Configuration > Remote Configuration > Network Settings > WAN Select the Access Type as PPPOE. Input User Name, Password and Confirm. Click Save to dial up. Configuring WIFI Settings Enter WAN settings interface.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Configuration > Remote Configuration > Network Settings > WIFI Input SSID (the name of WIFI) in the text field. Select the Security Mode and input Encryption Type and Key. Optionally, you can click Router Advanced Configuration to configure advanced settings.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Menu Operation You can operate the NVR locally via displayer and mouse connected to NVR. Menu Structure Menu Playback Maintenance Shutdown Export Manual Record Camera Configuration Normal Record General Schedule Camera General System Info Logout Event Alarm...
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Startup and Shutdown Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR. To start your NVR: Step: Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Select the Shutdown button. Click the Yes button. Unplug the power supply on the rear panel when the attention pops up.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Adding IP Cameras You should add and configure the online IP cameras to enable the live view and recording function. Before you start: Establish the connection between IP camera and the NVR via wired or wireless network. For details, you can refer to the before you start section in Accessing by Web Browser.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Select Add IP Camera in the pop-up menu to enter the IP Camera Management interface. The online cameras with same network segment will be displayed in the camera list. Click the button to add the camera.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder The added camera is marked in white while the camera has not been added is marked in yellow. Explanation of the icons Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Edit basic parameters of the Add the detected IP camera. camera The camera is disconnected;...
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder You can edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the IP camera to be added. Click Add to add the camera. (For the encoders with multiple channels only) check the checkbox of Channel No.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Live View Some icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate different camera status. These icons include: Live View Icons In the live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right corner of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can find problems as soon as possible.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection or sensor alarm) Record (manual record, continuous record, motion detection or alarm triggered record) Alarm & Record Event/Exception (event and exception information, appears at the lower-left corner of the screen.) Recording Purpose:...
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Click the icon to enable the record, and the icon turns to . And click icon to disable the record, then the icon turns to All-day Recording Steps: On the live view window, right lick the window and move the cursor to the Start Recording option, and select Continuous Record or Motion Detection Record on your demand.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Only record files recorded during the past five minutes on this channel will be played back.
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Option 2: Steps: Enter the Playback menu. Right click a channel in live view mode and select Playback from the menu. Record files of the selected channel will be played back. Playback management. The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control...
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Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder playing process. Just check the channel or channels if you want to switch playback to another channel or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Creating Wireless Network The device provides you with dialing, wired network and WIFI features, such as a router. You can access to internet via the device instead of a router. Configuring WAN Settings Steps: Enter WAN configuration interface.
Quick Operation Guide of Network Video Recorder Configuring WIFI Settings Steps: Enter WIFI configuration interface. Menu > Configuration > WIFI Click the WIFI tab to enter WIFI configuration interface. Input SSID (the name of WIFI) in the text field. Select Working Channel, Security Type and Encryption Type in the dropdown list. Input Network Security Key and Default Gateway in the text field.
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