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  • Page 1 EL-NVR Owner’s Manual ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Beginning using the NVR �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Important! ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 The ELAN Survelliance System Supports the Following Features �����������������������������������������������������10 Locating NVR IP Address ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Language Setup/Switch Users ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 NVR System ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 NVR System >...
  • Page 3 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR Display Setup �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41 Display Setup > General ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 41 Display Setup > Advanced �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Display Setup > Sequence �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 PTZ Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������44 PTZ Setup > General ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 PTZ Setup > NVR Cascade������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45 Meta data Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46 Meta Data Setup >...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This document includes instructions for basic operation of the EL-NVR 5-Megapixel Series Network Video Recorder� ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications�...

  • Page 5: Features

    • Up to 96 Mbps incoming network throughput • Full HD 1080p HDMI and VGA output • Compatible with iOS and Android devices via the ELAN mobile app Caution • Do not drop or strike the equipment • Do not install the equipment near open flames or heat sources •...

  • Page 6: Hard Drives Install Instruction

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR HARD DRIVES INSTALL INSTRUCTION EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR Installation 1� Remove the upper casing� 2� Loosen the screws on the both sides of the hard drive bracket to remove it� 3� Install hard drives� 4� Tighten the hard drive screws as shown: Screws loosened Screws tightened 5�...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Mac & PC Viewers and iOS & Android MENU Setup menu Applications� The Remote included can Escape/exit/stop be used for operation outside of the ELAN PIP (SHIFT) Switch between split and full screen experience, such as the On Screen Display ZOOM Digital video zoom via the HDMI output on the NVR�...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR PRODUCT OVERVIEW EL-NVR 1U 19” 4-Bay NVR Front View 1� POWER LED, blue, power ON/OFF indicator 2. USB port Rear View 1� VGA output connector 2� HDMI output connector 3� USB port 4� Power switch 5� Power socket 6�...

  • Page 9: Beginning Using The Nvr

    It is recommended to use the ELAN Controller for setup of ELAN NVR and Cameras • If installing an ELAN Cameras and/or ELAN NVR with an ELAN Controller, please refer to the “ELAN Surveillance” Integration Note for setup and software configuration •...

  • Page 10: Overview And Supported Features

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES The ELAN Surveillance devices include a variety of IP Cameras and NVRs that provide live and recorded video review from within the ELAN interface via local touchscreens and/or remote mobile devices� The ELAN Survelliance System Supports the Following Features...

  • Page 11: Locating Nvr Ip Address

    LOCATING NVR IP ADDRESS ELAN NVRs are set to DHCP out of the box� Connect your ELAN NVR to the network, using your preferred network scanning app, and scan for the NVR� The NVR’s name is EL-NVR-XTB, where ‘X’ represents the number of TB�...

  • Page 12: Language Setup/Switch Users

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR LANGUAGE SETUP/SWITCH USERS When setting the NVR up for the first time, click on the gear icon in the upper‑right corner of the user interface. A dialog box with two options will appear, switch user and language. To change the language of the NVR, select the drop–down menu and choose your preferred language.

  • Page 13: Nvr System

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NVR SYSTEM NVR System > General To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s configuration� Device ID: Assign an ID for the NVR to be controlled by the remote controller� Audio Out Volume: Adjust the volume of the NVR�...

  • Page 14: Nvr System > Time

    To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s configuration� Date/Time: Set the date/time of the NVR� ELAN Controller will sync time and date of the NVR automatically� Date Format: Modify the date display format�...

  • Page 15: Nvr System > User

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NVR SYSTEM (CONT.) NVR System > User To enter NVR settings, click SYSTEM in the left pane� This allows you to adjust the NVR’s configuration� The NVR supports up to 15 sets of individual user settings (including default user administrator, operator, and guest), allowing you to assign different access privileges.

  • Page 16: Nvr System > Storage

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NVR SYSTEM (CONT.) NVR System > Storage To enter NVR settings, click system in the left pane where you are allowed to adjust the NVR’s configuration� HDD Management: In HDD MGT�, you are allowed to format, defrag, check malfunctioned blocks, or run an overall system check on any of the devices�...
  • Page 17 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NVR SYSTEM (CONT.) NVR System > Storage (Continued) S.M.A.R.T: The S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard drive is displayed in S.M.A.R.T., where you can run analysis (either short or extended) on the HDD. Choose between Short or Extended analysis and click Analysis to start the process.

  • Page 18: Nvr System > Event

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NVR SYSTEM (CONT.) NVR System > Event System: The search field in this page allows you to search for specific event reports at different time and of different content. Press Download to export the event report. Operating: You can examine the operating status of different users under this page.
  • Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NVR SYSTEM (CONT.) System > Maintenance Firmware Update: Choose a firmware file and click Update to proceed firmware update� Export Settings: Click Export to copy system settings to a USB flash drive� Import Settings: Click Import to apply a system setting that is stored in the plugged USB flash drive� Factory Reset: Click Reset to restore the system to the factory settings�...

  • Page 20: Network Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP Network Setup > General Enter the required information in the fields: IP Mode: Select the connection type of the NVR from Static, DHCP, and PPPoE� IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to use, and press IP Test if necessary� IP Test Button: Clicking on prompts NVR to scan and verify if the IP address you entered is available�...

  • Page 21: Network Setup > Advance

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > General (Continued) FTP Port: Specify the desired FTP port� MAC: This is the MAC address of your NVR� PPPoE Account: If you choose to connect through PPPoE, enter the account name here� PPPoE Password: Enter the required password for PPPoE connection�...
  • Page 22 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > Advance (Continued) Mobile: The NVR is compatible with several mobile data adapters (D-Link DWM-221, HUAWEI E3372h, ALCATEL L800, etc.). Plug in the device and adjust the settings below. Enable: Choose On to activate the service� SIM PIN Code: Enter the PIN of the SIM card you use to connect to the mobile network�...
  • Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > Advanced (Continued) WiFi: www.elanhomesystems.com...
  • Page 24 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > Advanced (Continued) Bonding: Choose Redundancy or Sharing mode for dual Ethernet NVR. Note: Availability depends on models� www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 25: Network Setup > E-Mail

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > E-Mail When an alarm is triggered, the NVR can automatically send e-mail notifications to the recipients you designated� The setting options are described below: Send E-Mail: Check the box to enable sending e-mail notifications when an alarm is triggered� E-Mail List: The list shows all saved e-mail addresses�...
  • Page 26 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > E-Mail (Continued) Port: Enter the port of your e-mail server� JPEG File: Check to also attach JPEG photos when an alarm is triggered� Candidate: Choose an email address and press Down or Up arrows to add contacts as recipients� Receiver: The list of recipient(s)�...
  • Page 27 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > E-Mail (Continued) HDD S.M.A.R.T. abnormal Check to send E-Mail when an S�M�A�R�T� error is detected� HDD track error: Check to send E-Mail when an HDD error is detected� E-Mail Test: Click Apply to send the testing email to verify the settings� www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 28: Network Setup > Ftp

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > FTP FTP Server: Enter the IP address of the FTP server� Port: Enter the port of the FTP server� Account: Enter the account name of the FTP server� Password: Enter the password of the FTP server Prefix &...

  • Page 29: Network Setup > Ddns

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED) Network Setup > DDNS Choose the DDNS server you want to use. Hostname: Enter the hostname of the DDNS server� User: Enter the username to log in to the DDNS server� Password: Enter the password to log in to the DDNS server� WAN IP: Enter your WAN IP if the NVR cannot automatically get the correct address�...

  • Page 30: Network Setup > Other

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR NETWORK SETUP (CONT.) Network Setup > Other The NVR also supports other protocols such as UPnP and SDDP, and related configurations can be modified in the OTHER tab� The setting options are described below Choose the DDNS server you want to use. UPnP Device Name: The device name shown on the UPnP network�...

  • Page 31: Camera Setup

    CAMERA SETUP Camera Setup > General If you are installing an ELAN Cameras and/or ELAN NVR with an ELAN Controller, please refer to the “ELAN Surveillance” Integration Note for setup and software configuration� ELAN Integration Notes are served through the ELAN tools and on elanhomesystems�com/dealer-resources�”...
  • Page 32 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR CAMERA SETUP (CONT.) Camera Setup > General (Continued) User: Enter the username required for camera authorization� Password: Enter the password required for camera authorization� Stream Type: Choose whether to stream only the primary video or dual (primary & secondary) videos� Primary Stream: Select the FPS and GOP for the primary stream�...

  • Page 33: Camera Setup > Video

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR CAMERA SETUP (CONT.) Camera Setup > Video On this page, you can adjust several camera parameters including Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, and Sharpness� Click Default to restore the NVR to its factory settings� Click Refresh to update the preview image� www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 34: Record Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR RECORD SETUP Record Setup > General Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press RECORD ( ) in the left pane to enter the RECORD SETUP page� The setting options are described below� Record Mode: Switch on/off scheduled recording� Audio: Switch on/off audio recording�...

  • Page 35: Record Setup > Schedule

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR RECORD SETUP (CONT.) Record Setup > Schedule To modify the recording schedule, switch the recording type from Always (continuous recording), Alarm (record only when an alarm is triggered), or No Record (disable recording), and highlight the desired date and time accordingly�...

  • Page 36: Alarm Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR ALARM SETUP Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press ALARM ( ) in the left pane to enter the ALARM SETUP page� The setting options are described below� Alarm Setup > General Alarm Input Type: Set the alarm sensor to Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC), or IP Camera�...

  • Page 37: Alarm Setup > Motion Area

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR ALARM SETUP (CONT.) Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press ALARM ( ) in the left pane to enter the ALARM SETUP page� The setting options are described below� Alarm Setup > Motion Area Selecting Motion Detection Areas: •...

  • Page 38: Alarm Setup > Output

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR ALARM SETUP (CONT.) Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press ALARM ( ) in the left pane to enter the ALARM SETUP page� The setting options are described below� Alarm Setup > Output ALARM LED Enable: Turn On to activate the alarm LED�...
  • Page 39 Enable: Turn On to activate e-mail sending� Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events and System Events above for more details� Alarm Send Interval: Set the frequency of sending alarm notification e-mail� NOTIFICATION: Push notifications are sent from the ELAN Controller� www.elanhomesystems.com...
  • Page 40 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR ALARM SETUP (CONT.) Alarm Setup (Cont.) > Output (Cont.) DO#1–N (Manual DO control) Manual DO control: Turn On to enable DO, the live video of which will show the corresponding alarm output number� Note: For other options, please refer to the descriptions above. www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 41: Display Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY ( ) provides several adjustable NVR parameters such as resolution, default number of split views, and more other options� The details of these settings are described as follows: Display Setup > General Backlight Saving: Adjust the level of screen brightness reduction once the time specified in Monitor Standby Time is reached�...

  • Page 42: Display Setup > Advanced

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR DISPLAY SETUP (CONT.) Display Setup > Advanced In this page, you can adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation of the NVR output. Also, it is possible to change of intensity of the 2DNR and 3DNR noise reduction feature. Click Load Default to restore to the factory settings.

  • Page 43: Display Setup > Sequence

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR DISPLAY SETUP (CONT.) Display Setup > Sequence You are allowed to view videos of multiple cameras in sequence. Check the cameras you want to monitor and choose the number of split views in the drop-down menu in Sequence Mode. Specify the Sequence Interval for the NVR to switch to the next camera for monitoring.

  • Page 44: Ptz Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR PTZ SETUP Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press PTZ ( ) in the left pane to enter the PTZ SETUP page� The setting options are described below� PTZ Setup > General Transfer Mode: Choose a PTZ communication protocol from HTTP, ONVIF, or Fish Eye� Otherwise use RS- 485� RS-485 Protocol: Choose a RS-485 control protocol for your RS-485 PTZ device�...

  • Page 45: Ptz Setup > Nvr Cascade

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR PTZ SETUP (CONT.) PTZ Setup > NVR Cascade This tab allows you to cascade multiple NVRs or adjust relevant settings. For detailed instructions on how to use the NVR cascade function, visit our official website. Enter Support > SDK, and download the document named DVR/NVR IR/keyboard serial commands over HTTP.

  • Page 46: Meta Data Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR META DATA SETUP Meta Data Setup > General The NVR supports various external devices such as GPS or POS, and in this page you are allowed the change the settings for these devices. The setting options are described as follows: Serial Input: Select the USB port to which your external device is connected�...
  • Page 47 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR META DATA SETUP (CONT.) Meta Data Setup > General (Cont.) Data Size: Select an option suitable for your device� Parity: Select an option suitable for your device� Stop Bit: Select an option suitable for your device� Flow Control: Select an option suitable for your device�...

  • Page 48: Other Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR OTHER SETUP Click settings ( )to enter NVR SETTINGS, and press OTHER ( ) in the left pane to enter the OTHER SETUP page� The setting options are described below: Other Setup > Smart Phone www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 49: Other Setup (Cont.)

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR OTHER SETUP (CONT.) Other Setup > IVS The NVR supports IVS-enabled cameras� Connect an IVS-enabled IP camera to the NVR and turn on the IVS function� Go to ALARM SETUP > GENERAL > Alarm Input Type > IP Camera, and the NVR will receive and record IVS information in the history table�...

  • Page 50: Stream Setup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR STREAM SETUP Once the network configurations are completed and cameras connected, you can remotely view live streams of cameras via an Internet browser, and access other functions, such as playing recorded video and backing up video files� Note: IE 10 or above, or Chrome are recommended.

  • Page 51: Stream Setup > Live

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR STREAM SETUP (CONT.) Stream Setup > Live The LIVE tab displays the streams of all connected cameras. With the control buttons and joystick you can control the movement of the selected camera. Stream Setup > Play In PLAYBACK, you can view recorded videos according to date/time, alarm/manual history table, and time line.

  • Page 52: Stream Setup > Backup

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR STREAM SETUP (CONT.) Stream Setup > Backup In BACKUP, you can back up recorded videos by choosing the date/time, channel, and file format. Click Backup to start the backup process. www.elanhomesystems.com...

  • Page 53: Appendix

    OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR APPENDIX Hard Reset Perform the hard reset to restore NVR to the factory settings. 1. Navigate to System>Maintenance>Factory Reset through HDMI out to Monitor. 2. ‘Click’ Reset ( ) to restart the NVR. The device will restart and restore to the factory settings. Specifications EL-NVR 5MP 1U 16CH 4Bay Specification IP Video Input...
  • Page 54 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR EL-NVR 5MP 1U 16CH 4Bay Specification Encode Format H�264 Recording (Continued) Maximum Network 96Mbps Throughput Resolution CIF ~ 5Mega Frame Rate Single channel up to 1080P 60 FPS Recording Mode Manual, schedule ( continue, event, none ) Recording Schedule Each channel 7day ×...
  • Page 55 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR EL-NVR 5MP 1U 16CH 4Bay Specification DVD DVD/RW External USB DVD/RW Audio Audio Input 16 CH ( network camera ), G.711 8K Audio Output RCA × 1 Network Camera Two Way Audio Network Ports RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet × 2 ( Ethernet failure redundancy or sharing supported ) Protocols ARP / TCP/IP / UDP / HTTP / HTTPS / SMTP / SNMP / FTP / DDNS / PPPoE / NTP / RTP / RTSP / DHCP/ Onvif Profile S...
  • Page 56 OWNER’S MANUAL EL-NVR EL-NVR 5MP 1U 16CH 4Bay Specification Language Arabic, Chinese( Traditional ), Chinese( Simplified ), English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish System (Continued) HDD Inspection S.M.A.R.T monitoring / File system de-fragmentation/ IO read write error Recording Day Automatic recording day calculator Time...
  • Page 57 OWNER’S MANUAL EL–NVR NOTES www.elanhomesystems.com...
  • Page 58 1 (707) 283-5900 - International web: 1 (707) 283-5901 - Fax elanhomesystems.com ELAN 1800 S McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954, USA ELAN is a registered trademark of Nortek Security & Control. All rights reserved. ® Rev-A, 09/2018 ©2018 Nortek Security & Control.

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