Before reading this manual This operation manual contains basic instructions on installing and using DirectIP™ Network Video Recorder, an IDIS product. Users who are using this product for the first time, as well as users with experience using comparable products, must read this operation manual carefully before use and heed to the warnings and precautions contained herein while using the product.
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Before reading this manual 1. Read Instructions D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in is operated.
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Before reading this manual Important Safeguards In-Text Symbol Type Description Caution Important information concerning a specific function. Note Useful information concerning a specific function. User’s Caution Statement Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Part 1 - Getting Started Setup Wizard This document covers the 4- and 8- channel network video recorders. The NVRs are identical except for the number of cameras and alarms Setup Wizard lets you configure basic settings required that can be connected and the number of for operating the system.
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Part 1 - Getting Started Choose the desired Recording Method and click Quick Wizard Next. Select Quick Wizard. Choose the desired Recording Quality and click Next. Specify the current date and time and then click Next. • Higher recording quality uses up more disk space.
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Part 1 - Getting Started – Recording resolutions used under each recording method Network Wizard and record video quality setting are as follows: High Video Quality Standard Longer Recording After exiting from Quick Wizard, the network with Priority Profile Recording Time Priority Network Wizard will start automatically.
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Part 1 - Getting Started Enter in the Device Name field the NVR name to be Select Network Configuration and then click Next. Select either Auto Configuration or Manual registered on the FEN server and then click Check to Configuration and then click Test to test the system’s check its availability.
Part 1 - Getting Started Camera Registration Click Finish to exit Network Wizard. Once Network Setup Wizard is complete, live mode screen appears. While in live mode, right-click on the mouse and select Camera Registration to run the Camera Registration mode. It allows you to scan for the cameras connected to the NVR.
Part 1 - Getting Started Camera Scan Button ● Mode: Select the scan mode. – Auto Scan (LAN): Lists cameras in a LAN environment. If Auto Scan (LAN) fails to recognize You can scan and search and register cameras that were a camera, try using IP Address Scan instead.
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Part 1 - Getting Started the same network. If there is no DHCP server, this option is enabled. The NVR allocates an IP address automatically in the range of 10.10.0.128 to 10.10.254.254 by using DHCP to the camera connected to the NVR’s VIDEO IN port. On DHCP Server, Video In Network is connected between NVR and network cameras only, so Gateway does not have any meaning.
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Part 1 - Getting Started Select Scan to commence scanning. Camera list Only cameras that are connected to the NVR via VIDEO By using the camera information file, .csv, the user can IN ports can be scanned and registered. register the cameras easily. Select a camera from the scan list and then select Add Camera.
Part 1 - Getting Started Camera View Buttons IDIS cameras can be detected automatically but IDIS protocol cannot be detected automatically. We recommend you use the DirectIP protocol ● ALIGNMENT Button: Realigns camera screens to detect the cameras automatically. When you displayed on the video display area in the order of change the protocol, the camera reboots and then Video In port connections.
Part 1 - Getting Started Camera List Area Video Display Area Left-click on the video display area to toggle between split screen and single screen modes. Drag the camera screens around to rearrange them. Camera Screen Registered Registered Registered Initial registration other NVRs (Registration X) 1 Screen Position/Registration Status: Identifies the...
Part 1 - Getting Started Apply/Cancel Buttons • Information is not indicated on the bottom of the screen for cameras already registered to the NVR, and the Screen Position/Registration Info icon is While in Camera Registration mode, select Apply shown with a black background. to register all changes.
Part 1 - Getting Started Camera Registration Mode Diagnosis Process When the camera is registered to the NVR, Self- While in Live mode, right-click and select Camera diagnosis runs automatically for the new registered Registration. and changed cameras. If Self-diagnosis is processing, Diagnosis Processing message will be displayed.
Part 1 - Getting Started Login Find Password If you do not know the password, select FIND PW . You Configuring the NVR’s settings and accessing its can set a new password. searching and other functions require an authorized user login. Enter a user, registered email and then select Get Verification Code.
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Part 1 - Getting Started Enter an UPR(User Password Reset) verification and then click on UPR Verification button. Select the UPR file and then click on Import button. • To use UPR function, the UPR file must be saved in advance. For more information on saving the UPR file, refer to User on page 33.
Part 1 - Getting Started Live Mode Live Menu Placing the mouse pointer near the top portion of the screen displays the Live menu. 5 6 7 Previous Group, Login/Logout Layout Display Next Group Freeze Panic Recording Sequence Select Camera Search Mode Setup Wizard...
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Part 1 - Getting Started 8 Select Camera Full Sequence Displays the selected camera in a single screen Displays all channels in sequence while in Live mode format. (single and split screen settings). In order to use the Full 9 Search Mode Sequence feature, Full Sequence (Display Setup - Main ●...
Part 1 - Getting Started Zoom Status Indication Indicates connection to the NVR from a While in Live mode, right-click and select Zoom. remote program. When a zoom frame appears on the selected channel, Indicates a zoomed in state. right-click on the mouse to zoom in. Use the arrow buttons to position the frame.
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Part 1 - Getting Started Setting Up a PTZ Preset Advanced Settings In PTZ mode, selecting a camera and then right-clicking While in PTZ mode, select the icon to display the on the mouse loads the Advanced PTZ screen as shown Set Preset window and assign the current position as a below.
Part 1 - Getting Started Covert Camera • The exact PTZ protocol supported by the camera must be specified in order to use the NVR's PTZ controls. Use this feature to assign Covert Camera View • Drag and drop to reposition the PTZ Tools window. permissions.
Part 1 - Getting Started Edit Group • Panic Recording takes place irrespective of any recording schedule set up by the user. • Panic Recording video profile from Record Setup – Edit Group lets you customize split screen pages in both General applies to all Panic Recording videos.
Part 2 - Configuration Menu Use Left-click on the option using the mouse. Change the setting and then select Apply or OK to Information contained in this section (Menu Use) save the change. applies to all other instructions found throughout Part 3 - Configuration.
Part 2 - Configuration System Setup Batch Assignment Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic Certain table-format menus such as the shown in the information on using the Setup menus. Camera Setup on page 38 allow you to change the title value.
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Part 2 - Configuration ● Import: Decide whether to import network settings as well. If you do not wish to change the current network settings, do not select Include Network Setup. Selecting Setup Import does not change the settings below. •...
Part 2 - Configuration Date/Time ● Holiday: Designate holidays. On specified holidays, recording takes place according to the holiday recording schedule specified under Record Schedule. Select the + button at the bottom of the window. Select a date. Select OK to apply and exit. ●...
Part 2 - Configuration User Select the Export button to create the UPR(User Password Reset) file. The UPR file can be used to finding a password offline. Select the location to Use this option to register users and assign permissions. save the UPR file and enter the file name.
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Part 2 - Configuration Group Permissions May configure camera Camera Setup settings. May change the May shutdown the System Time system's date and time System Shutdown system from the Change settings. system menu. May clear data stored May upgrade the Data Clear in the system.
Part 2 - Configuration Security When the mobile device registration is complete, the following message will appear. Click Disable 2FA at the bottom left corner of the screen to deactivate 2FA Use this option to configure security settings. function via the email of an administrator user account. To use email authentication, the SMTP setup must be configured.
Part 2 - Configuration Storage Self-Diagnosis Use this option to configure storage settings. Use this option to configure self-diagnostic settings. This feature is also supported when connected to the NVR from a remote program. ● Type: Indicates the type of the installed disk. ●...
Part 2 - Configuration About Once Run the failover have made to the camera, the camera will reboot automatically. Once you have run failover on the camera, the camera will reboot automatically. By selecting System, Network, Device Health Status, Storage Status or Camera Status, you can see the brief results of the self- diagnosis for the target device.
Part 2 - Configuration Camera Setup Device Scan Scan the device under Registration - Scan. Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic information on using the Setup menus. Registration You can register cameras at remote locales. By selecting a number from the list, you can move the camera up or down the list using the mouse wheel to reorder its position.
Part 2 - Configuration ● No.: Select the registered camera number and click General the Add Camera button to register the camera. ● MAC Address: Displays the scanned camera’s MAC address. Enable/disable the covert view and rename cameras. ● Address: Displays the scanned camera’s IP address. ●...
Part 2 - Configuration Advanced Setup 1 Preset Configure security and other advanced camera settings. Use the buttons below to choose a preset position. – Directional Buttons ( Used to tilt and pan the camera. ● Video: Adjust the camera image sensor settings such –...
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Part 2 - Configuration – Directional Buttons ( 2 Scan Used to tilt and pan the camera. Used to set up a profile for moving the camera between two points. At least two presets must be available in – Zoom ( ): Zoom in and out.
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Part 2 - Configuration – Speed: Specify the preset speed. Privacy Masking Options ● Test: Select a tour profile and then click Test to test it. ● Edit: Used to edit the selected tour profile. ● Remove: Used to remove the selected tour profile. Select Apply after setting up a preset, scan, pattern, or tour profile to see images from the concerned camera on the left side of the screen.
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Part 2 - Configuration ● IR Mode: IR Mode blocks out the infrared spectrum. Image Sensor Options You can ensure clear images at all times by blocking out the infrared spectrum in high-lighting conditions and allowing the infrared spectrum to pass through in low-lighting conditions.
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Part 2 - Configuration ● Advanced AE Mode: Select desired setup mode White Balance Options between Normal and Number-Identification. In Number-Identification mode, when a certain area of images is too bright due to backlight under low lighting conditions and it causes the other area to be too dark, this function provides the other area of images brightly and clearly by blocking the backlight in the certain area.
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Part 2 - Configuration ● IRIS: Depending on the camera type, the user can Exposure Options select DC-IRIS or P-IRIS. – DC IRIS – OFF : Select this if a manual IRIS lens is mounted on the camera. – DC-IRIS (Auto) : Select THIS IF A DC-type auto IRIS lens is mounted.
Part 2 - Configuration Stream I View Options Configure the camera’s live and recording resolution, ● Type: Selects the camera view. codec, picture quality, transfer speed, and ips speed settings. ● Mode: Selects the screen layout in live mode. ● Camera Channels: It’s possible to configure a unique video profile for each camera.
Part 2 - Configuration Stream II ● MAT Setup : Select the MAP Setup option to use the MAT (Motion Adaptive Transmission) function during video transmission and recording. • When the MAT (Motion Adaptive Transmission) function is active, the associated VA device may not work properly.
Part 2 - Configuration Record Setup Upgrade Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic Select the corresponding upgrade package from the information on using the Setup menus. storage device connected to the NVR’s USB port in the USB search window.
Part 2 - Configuration Schedule • If the recording stored on the disk is shorter than the duration specified under Limit Time-Lapse Recording, the older of Event Recording or Time Recording data is deleted first. • The system's recording time may change depending on recording quality, resolution, motion, and other configurations made by the user.
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Part 2 - Configuration Simple Mode Options Advanced Mode Options ● Mode: Select No Record, Time, Event, or Time & Select to configure event types and video profiles. Event. ● Type: Event-specific and time recording icons are as follows: Unless the Panic Record button is Time Lapse pressed, no recording will take place Trip Zone...
Part 2 - Configuration Event Setup Pre-Event When an event occurs, enabling this option includes Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic the specified duration prior to the event in the event- information on using the Setup menus. triggered recording.
Part 2 - Configuration Monitoring Options Monitors disks that support Disk S.M.A.R.T. and notifies the user if a S.M.A.R.T. disk error is detected. Define monitoring times. If self- diagnosis is not performed on a System It will be highlighted when the NVR regular basis, the system will assume Disk Config reboots after the hard disk drive has...
Part 2 - Configuration Camera System_Video Loss Camera System_Recording Fail ● Activation Time: Specify how long recording fail has ● Activation Time: Specify how long video loss has to last in order for it to be considered as an event. to last in order for it to be considered as an event.
Part 2 - Configuration Video-Analytics It is a list of events that occur video analysis. Video- Analytics methods are Motion, TripZone, and Tampering. You can use the mouse to drag the zone and then select, clear, or reverse the selection. From the zone selection screen, right-click on the mouse to open up the Zone Setup menu.
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Part 2 - Configuration ● Min. Blocks: Motion needs to be detected in more ● Ignoring Interval: The system does not produce than the specified number of blocks in order to event log entries or issue remote notifications trigger a Motion Detection event. You may select a regarding motion detected for the time specified value between 1 and the number of blocks selected after the initial motion was detected.
Part 2 - Configuration Video-Analytics_Trip Zone – Select: Confirm the block selection in the selection window. – Clear: Clear the block selection in the selection window. ● No.: Select which cameras to apply Trip Zone to. – Reverse: Clear the blocks selected within the ●...
Part 2 - Configuration ● Actions: Specify which actions to take when Trip Zone Video-Analytics_Tampering is detected. – Record: Specify which cameras to begin linked recording on when an event occurs. If the schedule is set to Event or Time & Event mode, the selected cameras will begin linked recording when an event occurs.
Part 2 - Configuration Network Setup WLDLWAN Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic Designate the IP address type as Manual or DHCP. information on using the Setup menus. Manual General ● Set Type to Manual. Manual lets you configure related settings manually. Configure IP Address, Gateway, and Subnet Mask ●...
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Part 2 - Configuration ● Ping Test: Select to test the current WAN settings you DHCP made. Select DHCP and then Save to retrieve IP address and other network settings automatically from the DHCP server. Once the network settings have been retrieved, the NVR’s current IP address is displayed in the IP Enter the IP address of the NVR.
Part 2 - Configuration If FEN has been configured correctly, the FEN server's help desk information will be displayed in the Help Desk field the next time you access the FEN Setup If using a dynamic IP address, FEN service makes it easy screen.
Part 2 - Configuration Notification Setup Firewall Setting up a customized firewall rule set, it allows or denies access such as specific MAC address, IP address and receiving network port of the NVR. Schedule Select the + icon at the lower left corner of the screen to add a notification schedule.
Part 2 - Configuration Callback ● +Mail: Add a mail recipient Select the group name and then assign the Group to Recipient. Enter the the recipient's e-mail address and Configure Callback settings. mail server provider. Select the icon to select the mail server provider from a list ot registered SMTP mail server providers.
Part 2 - Configuration Push SMTP Setup Select SMTP Setup at the bottom right corner of the screen to configure an SMTP server. Configure Push settings. Select the SMTP server Type. Enter the SMTP Server’s IP address or domain name and then configure the Port and Sender settings.
Part 2 - Configuration Display Setup Main Monitor Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic Configure monitor-related settings. information on using the Setup menus. Show OSD (On Screen Display) information on the bottom of the screen. ● Mode: Select Full Sequence or Cameo Sequence. ●...
Part 2 - Configuration Status Setup Device Refer to the Menu Use on page 29 for basic This screen displays an overview of device events. information on using the Setup menus. When an event occurs, the corresponding channel flashes for 5 seconds. Camera This screen displays an overview of camera events.
Part 2 - Configuration System Storage This screen displays an overview of system events. Indicates each disk's status. When an event occurs, the corresponding channel flashes for 5 seconds. Configure Disk Bad and Disk Temperature settings under Setup > System > Monitoring. ●...
Part 2 - Configuration Network A disk that has never Formatted been used before. This page provides a complete overview of the network ● Disk performing status in real-time. normally. ● If the HDD is partially Good damaged, indicates the bad sector Disk Bad percentage.
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Part 2 - Configuration Indicates whether there are clients indicates the camera is connected to the NVR via an connected. indicates the external network and how many Number of camera is not connected. Clicking Connected clients are connected. Camera the image displays the camera's Clients indicates at least one client Connection...
Part 3 - Search Time-Lapse Search While in Live mode, select the Search Mode icon and select Time-Lapse Search, or Event Log Search. Search Menu 5 6 7 1 Layout Used to change the screen layout to single screen, 1x2, corridor format, 2x2,1+5, 1+7 or 3x3. 2 Previous/Next Group Loads the previous/next screen group.
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Part 3 - Search ● Slow Play Search the playback screen at low speeds. Select the click / click desired playback speed (x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, x1/6, x1/8) and then select Play. 3 Calendar Search Use the calendar to search for video recordings by specific dates.
Part 3 - Search Context Menu Right-click on the Camera screen to access the context menu. ● Zoom: Zoom in. ● Edit Group: Rearrange the split screen layout. ● Select First under From and Last under To to search the recording from start to finish. Alternatively, you Motion Search can uncheck the First and Last options and specify the search time frame manually.
Part 3 - Search Clip Copy Special characters such as \, /, :, ;, *, ?, !, “, <, >, and | are not permitted. ● Use Site Info: Adds Site info to the Clip Copy file’s name. Clip Copy Select Clip-Copy –...
Part 3 - Search Event Log Search ● Use event filters to include/exclude specific system events such as Panic Record, Check Recording, Disk Almost Full, Disk Bad, Disk Temperature, Disk Select Search Mode > Event Log Search to bring up S.M.A.R.T., and Disk Config Change from the search.
Part 3 - Search Overlapped Recording Search If the system’s clock is changed to a point in the past, overlapping recordings may be produced. Overlapped recordings have to be searched in segments. For example, making a recording from 1 o’clock to 5 o’clock, changing the system’s clock at 5 o’clock to 3 o’clock, and then continuing to record until 6 o’clock produces two recordings that overlap between 3 o’clock...
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