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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................... 1 1.1 Rear Panel ..............................1 1.2 Remote Controller (For Reference Only) ....................... 2 CHAPTER 2 NVR INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ................3 2.1 HDD Installation ............................. 3 2.2 Connection Diagram ............................4 2.3 Power Supply Connection ..........................4 CHAPTER 3 NVR COMMON OPERATIONS ..................
  • Page 4 USER MANUAL 5.1.9.2 LCD (Line Crossing Detection) ..........................40 5.1.9.3 SOD (Stationary Object Detection) ........................43 5.1.9.4 PD (Pedestrian Detection) ..........................46 5.1.9.5 FD (Face Detection) ............................49 5.1.9.6 CC (Cross-Counting) ............................51 5.1.9.7 Sound Detection ..............................54 5.1.9.8 Occlusion Detection ............................56 5.1.9.9 Intelligent Schedule ............................58 5.9.9.10 Intelligent Analysis ............................59 5.2 Record ................................
  • Page 5 USER MANUAL 5.6.3.1 Changing Password ............................87 5.6.3.2 Add New Users ..............................88 5.6.3.3 Setting User Permissions ..........................88 5.6.4 Maintenance ............................89 5.6.4.1 Log ...................................89 5.6.4.2 Load Default ..............................91 5.6.4.3 Upgrade ................................92 5.6.4.4 Parameter Management ..........................92 5.6.4.5 Auto Reboot ..............................93 5.6.5 IP Camera Maintain ........................... 93 5.6.5.1 Upgrade IP Camera ............................93 5.6.5.2 Load Default Settings for IP Camera ........................94 5.6.5.3 Reboot IPC .............................
  • Page 6 USER MANUAL CHAPTER 8 VIEWING BACKED UP VIDEO ON PC/MAC ..............122 CHAPTER 9 REMOTE ACCESS VIA MOBIEL DEVICES ..............125 CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX ........................128 10.1 Troubleshooting ............................128 10.2 Usage Maintenance ..........................129 10.3 Accessories (For reference only) ......................130...
  • Page 7 USER MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please carefully read the following safety instructions to avoid personal injuries and to prevent damage to the equipment and other connected devices. 1. Power sources (note: please use the included power supply or one specified by the manufacturer) Never operate the equipment by using an unspecified power supply.
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Rear Panel Item Physical Port Connection Method Power Switch Startup and shutdown Power Port Connect the included power supply USB Port Connect USB devices, such as USB mouse and USB flash drive. Sensor/Alarm Connect to sensors or alarming devices HDMI Port HDMI high definition port VGA Port...
  • Page 9: Remote Controller (For Reference Only)

    USER MANUAL 1.2 Remote Controller (For Reference Only) Icon Description Numeric keys Press to display channel 1~8 9、0 Numeric keys Press to display all channels Multiple display mode Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu Mute Mute On/off Submenu Go to submenu Up arrow key;...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Nvr Installation & Connection

    USER MANUAL Chapter 2 NVR Installation & Connection 2.1 Hard Drive Disk (HDD) Installation This NVR supports two 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk drives. : CAUTION DO NOT install or remove the HDD while the device is powered ON HDD Installation: a) Connect the data and power cables to the two HDDs b) Carefully flip the NVR case and secure the HDDs to the...
  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    USER MANUAL 2.2 Connection Diagram Speaker Note: The above diagram is for reference only. The actual connection may be different depending on the NVR you purchased. 2.3 Power Supply Connection Caution: Use only the included power adapter that came with the NVR Connect one end of the power adapter to the power connector on the back of the NVR.
  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Nvr Common Operations

    USER MANUAL Chapter 3 NVR Common Operations 3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse Left Button: Click to select menu options. During live viewing in split-screen mode, double-click on a channel to view it in full- screen. Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen mode. Click on a channel in Live Viewing to open the Camera Quick Toolbar.
  • Page 13: Password

    USER MANUAL 3.3 Password When you first run the NVR, you are required to immediately set your own password in order to protect your privacy. Please be sure to keep you username and password in a secure place. Language: Choose an OSD language Device ID: Input the device ID in the parentheses.
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL Click Apply to confirm your settings and go to the login interface. Enter your user name & password to Login to the NVR system. NOTE: If you forget your password, you will be unable to login to the system, please contact your reseller to reset the password.
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Nvr Starting Up

    USER MANUAL Chapter 4 NVR Starting up 4.1 Start Wizard Startup Wizard will help you configure your system and get your NVR working quickly. 4.1.1 Start Wizard Click the Start Wizard to proceed to the next step 4.1.2 Network Configuration If your connected router allows the use of DHCP, please check the DHCP box.
  • Page 16 USER MANUAL Gateway: This address allows the NVR to access the Internet. The format of the Gateway address is the same as the IP Address. For example, “192.168.001.001”. DNS1/DNS2: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. It is usually enough to enter just the DNS1 server address.
  • Page 17: Date/Time

    USER MANUAL 4.1.3 Date/Time This menu allows you to configure the Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Time Zone, NTP and DST. Date and Time Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date. Date: Click on the calendar icon to set the system date. Time: Click to set the system time.
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This feature allows you to synchronize the date and time automatically on the NVR over Internet. Therefore, the NVR needs to be connected to the Internet. Check the “NTP” box, and select the NTP server. DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.
  • Page 19: Ip Camera

    USER MANUAL 4.1.4 IP Camera This menu allows you to add IP cameras to the NVR. Click Search to search for IP cameras in the same network. Choose the IP camera(s) you want to add, and then click icon to add to the NVR, also to use Manual Mode to search for and add IP cameras.
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL Enter the camera’s user name & password to add the camera(s), you can also click button to add an individual IP camera to a single channel. Click Search to search for IP cameras, and then click one of the IP cameras on the device list. IP Address/Domain: IP address or domain name of the IP camera Alias:...
  • Page 21: Disk

    USER MANUAL 4.1.5 Disk If the HDD is installed in the NVR for the first time, it must be formatted. Select the HDD and then click Format HDD to do so. Overwrite: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD is full. For example, if you choose the option 7 Days then only the last 7 days’...
  • Page 22: Resolution

    USER MANUAL 4.1.6 Resolution Choose an output resolution that matches your monitor’s. When the system is starting up, the NVR automatically adjusts the output resolution to best match the resolution of your monitor. 4.1.7 Mobile If your NVR comes with a P2P ID, you can scan the QR code with your mobile app to view the NVR remotely.
  • Page 23: Live View Screen Overview

    USER MANUAL 4.2 Live View Screen Overview Camera Title Status Icons Camera Quick Toolbar Start Menu Task Menu Bar System Date & Time...
  • Page 24: Camera Quick Toolbar

    USER MANUAL Camera Title To display the camera title A-: This indicates that the connected camera is an AHD camera T-: This indicates that the connected camera is a TVI camera C-: This indicates that the connected camera is a CVI camera IP: This indicates that the connected camera is an IP camera Status Icons This icon indicates that the NVR is currently recording.
  • Page 25: Taskbar

    USER MANUAL Click to zoom-in on the channel. When the icon appears, left-click and drag over the area you want enlarged. Click to adjust the color of image on the channel. You can adjust the HUE, BRIGHT, CONTRAST & SATURATION of the image. To switch the live view video stream between HD &...
  • Page 26: Start Menu

    USER MANUAL 4.2.3 Start Menu With the start menu, you can switch between users, search & playback, enter the system setup menu, lock & unlock the screen, shut down, reboot & log out of the system. To switch the user. To enable multi-user, please view in 5.6.3 Multi-user.
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL Click Shutdown from the Star Menu, and check the action you want to continue with. Click OK, the system will then ask you to input your Admin password to authenticate. If you choose Logout, the live viewing screen will disappear. You will need to login for further use.
  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Nvr System Setup

    USER MANUAL Chapter 5 NVR System Setup In the Start Menu, click setup to configure your channels, recordings, alarms, network, devices, and system for your NVR. 5.1 Channel In this section, you can configure the camera’s live view display, manage IP cameras, adjust IP camera’s image, PTZ setup, motion setup, convert mode, and more.
  • Page 29 USER MANUAL Click Search to search for IP cameras on your local network. Click to add individual IP cameras. Click Add All to add all IP cameras. Click Search to search for IP cameras, and click on one of the IP cameras on the device list. IP Address/Domain: IP address or domain name of the IP camera Alias:...
  • Page 30: Protocol Manage

    USER MANUAL 5.1.2 Protocol Manage With Protocol Manage, you can edit your own RTSP protocol for IP camera connections. Custom Protocol: The system allows a max of 10 custom protocol options. Protocol Name: To give a name to your custom protocol. Enable Substrearm: Check the box if you want to enable sub-stream.
  • Page 31: Live

    USER MANUAL 5.1.2 Live To configure camera parameters. Channel: Display channel name. Setup: Click icon to enter the setup page.
  • Page 32 USER MANUAL Choose a channel to configure Name the camera Date format to display on the camera Time format to display on the camera (for IP camera only) Refresh Rate of the camera (for IP camera only) To show the camera name in live view To show the system time in live view Adjust the Hue value for the image color Adjust the Bright value for the image color...
  • Page 33: Image Control

    USER MANUAL 5.1.3 Image Control This menu allows you to control the image settings for supported IP cameras. Channel: Channel name. Setup: Click icon to enter the setup page.
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL Choose a channel to configure Select the desired built-in IR-cut filter mode to ensure the camera works properly both in the day and night. Set the delay time of IR-CUT switching Vertical Flipped Picture Horizontal Flipped Picture Corridor Mode to show Picture Enable or Disable BLC Choose the backlight compensation level To enable or disable 3D noise reduction function...
  • Page 35: Ptz

    USER MANUAL 5.1.4 PTZ This menu allows you to configure the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) settings for the dome camera Channel: Channel name Signal Type: Analog & Digital for IP channels. Protocol: Choose the communication protocol between the PTZ capable camera and the NVR. If your camera supports the UTC (Up the Coax) function, you can choose COAX1 or COAX2 to display the camera’s OSD menu or control the UTC PTZ function.
  • Page 36: Ptz Control

    USER MANUAL 5.1.4.1 PTZ control After finishing the PTZ setup, you can use the PTZ function to control your PTZ camera. 1) Left-click on a channel in Live Viewing to open the Camera Quick Toolbar, and choose the PTZ control icon 2) The PTZ control panel will be displayed.
  • Page 37: Video Cover

    USER MANUAL 5.1.5 Video Cover This menu allows you to create privacy zone(s) if you want to cover certain parts of the image. You can create up to 4 privacy zones of any size and in any location on the image. Enable Privacy Zone, and choose the number of zones you need.
  • Page 38: Motion

    USER MANUAL 5.1.6 Motion This menu allows you to configure motion parameters. When motion has been detected by one or more cameras, your NVR will alert you to a potential threat at your home by sending you an email alert with an attached image from the camera to use as a reference (if this option is enabled) and/or by sending push notifications via the mobile app.
  • Page 39 USER MANUAL Click Alarm to configure the motion detection alarm function: Channel: Channel name Buzzer: The NVR can use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone. You can set the buzzer’s duration in seconds when motion is detected. Alarm Out: Optional function.
  • Page 40: Pir

    USER MANUAL 5.1.7 PIR This is an optional function. If your camera has the PIR function, you can configure the PIR recording here. Switch: Enable or disable PIR recording. Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity level. 1 is the lowest sensitivity level while 8 is the highest sensitivity level.
  • Page 41 USER MANUAL Click Alarm to configure the PIR detection alarm function: Buzzer: The DVR can use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone. You can set the buzzer’s duration in seconds when PIR detection is triggered. Alarm Out: Optional function. If your DVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit an alarm tone.
  • Page 42: Deterrence

    USER MANUAL 5.1.8 Deterrence Click Deterrence to enter the Deterrence setup page Notice: The Camera must have the White light and Siren deterrence function to set and use this parameter. Sensitivity : Set sensitivity from 1-8, the default is 4 Light Duration : Set the duration of the White Light;...
  • Page 43 USER MANUAL Siren Level : Set the Siren volume: Low, Middle or High Siren Duration : To set the Siren’s duration time, from 10s-180s, the default is 10s. Deterrence tools button: Click on a channel with a camera that has the White Light and Siren function. Click to set the white light parameter, it is enabled by default, you may select disable if you do not need the light.
  • Page 44: Intelligent

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9 Intelligent Optional intelligent functions: Perimeter Intrusion Detection, Line Crossing Detection Stationary Object Detection, Pedestrian Detection, Face Detection, and Cross Counting. Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the PID function Sensitive: Can be set from 1 to 4. A higher sensitivity level will more easily trigger the detection.
  • Page 45 USER MANUAL 1. Rule Number is the number of PID areas. You can set a max of 4 areas for the PID function. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the function. 3. Choose a Rule Type. A  B: DVR will only detect actions from side A to side B; B ...
  • Page 46: Pid (Perimeter Intrusion Detection)

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.1 PID (Perimeter Intrusion Detection) The Perimeter Intrusion Detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects that enter and loiter in a pre-defined virtual region, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered; Click to enter the parameter settings of PID: Channel:...
  • Page 47: Lcd (Line Crossing Detection)

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.2 LCD (Line Crossing Detection) The Line Crossing Detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects that cross a pre-defined virtual line, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the PID function Sensitive:...
  • Page 48 USER MANUAL 1. Rule Number is the number of LCD lines. You ca draw a max of 4 lines. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the detection. 3. Choose a Rule Type. A  B: NVR will only detect an action from side A to B; B ...
  • Page 49 USER MANUAL Alarm: Click to enter the parameter settings of LCD: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the PID function Buzzer: Disable or enable the buzzer’s alarm tone. Can be set to 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds when the detection is triggered Alarm Out: If your NVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit...
  • Page 50: Sod (Stationary Object Detection)

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.3 SOD (Stationary Object Detection) The Stationary Object Detection function detects any objects left behind in or missing from a pre- defined region such as baggage, purses, dangerous materials, etc., and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch:...
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL Area: Click [Setup] to draw a virtual region in the picture. 1. The Rule Number is the number of SOD areas. You can set a max of 4 areas for the SOD function. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the function. 3.
  • Page 52 USER MANUAL Alarm: Click to enter the parameter settings of SOD: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Buzzer: Disable or enable the buzzer’s alarm tone. Can be set to 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds when the detection is triggered Alarm Out: If your DVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit an alarm tone.
  • Page 53: Pd (Pedestrian Detection)

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.4 PD (Pedestrian Detection) The Pedestrian Detection function detects moving people in a pre-defined region, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the PD function Level: Can be set to Low, Middle, High.
  • Page 54 USER MANUAL 1. The Rule Number is the number of PD areas. You can set a max of 4 areas for the PD function. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the function. 3. Choose a Rule Type; only Normal is available for this detection. 4.
  • Page 55 USER MANUAL Alarm: Click to enter the parameter settings of PD: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Buzzer: Disable or enable the buzzer’s alarm tone. Cam be set to 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds when the detection is triggered Alarm Out: If your DVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit an alarm tone.
  • Page 56: Fd (Face Detection)

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.5 FD (Face Detection) The Face Detection function detects the faces of moving people that appear in a pre-defined region, and certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Channel: to select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the CC function Setup: Click...
  • Page 57 USER MANUAL 1. The Rule Number is the number of FD areas. You can set a max of 4 areas for FD function. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the function. 3. Choose a Rule Type, only Normal is available for this detection. 4.
  • Page 58: Cc (Cross-Counting)

    USER MANUAL Show Message: A letter “S” will be displayed on the screen when the intelligent detection is triggered. Send Email: If the alarm is triggered, an Email will be sent to your preset email account. Full Screen: When the detection is triggered, the channel will enlarge to full screen. FTP Picture Upload: If an alarm is triggered, a Picture will be sent to your preset FTP account.
  • Page 59 USER MANUAL 1. The Rule Number is the number of virtual lines you can draw. Max 4 lines. 2. Rule Switch enables or disables the detection. 3. Choose a Rule Type Object: Will only count moving objects. Pedestrian: Will only count moving people. 4.
  • Page 60 USER MANUAL Notice: The lines should not be too close to the edges of the picture or the detection may fail to trigger the alarm when a target cross through it. The lines should be in an area that the detected object reach. The lines should not be too short or the detection may fail to trigger the alarm when a target passes through it.
  • Page 61: Sound Detection

    USER MANUAL You are able to search & view the statistical result of cross counting in 5.1.8.7 Intelligent Analysis. 5.1.9.7 Sound Detection This function triggers an alarm when sound breaks out, rises or declines. Click to enter the Sound Detection setup page: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the Sound Detection function...
  • Page 62 USER MANUAL Alarm: Click to enter the parameter settings of Sound Detection: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Buzzer: Disable or enable the buzzer’s alarm tone. Can be set to 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds when the detection is triggered Alarm Out: If your DVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit an alarm tone.
  • Page 63: Occlusion Detection

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.8 Occlusion Detection This function triggers an alarm when the camera lens is blocked. Click to enter the Occlusion Detection setup page: Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Switch: Enable or disable the Occlusion Detection function Sensitivity: The default sensitivity value is 3, but you may adjust the number value.
  • Page 64 USER MANUAL Channel: Select the channel you want to configure Buzzer: Disable or enable the buzzer’s alarm tone. Can be set to 10, 20, 40 or 60 seconds when the detection is triggered Alarm Out: If your DVR supports a connection to an external alarm device, you can set it to emit an alarm tone.
  • Page 65: Intelligent Schedule

    USER MANUAL 5.1.9.9 Intelligent Schedule In order to activate the intelligent functions, you need to set a schedule. By default the schedule is set to be active 24/7. To set your own schedule, choose a channel then drag the cursor to mark the slots. Blocks that are blue indicate the time slots that have Intelligent Detection active.
  • Page 66: Intelligent Analysis

    USER MANUAL 5.9.9.10 Intelligent Analysis Enter Intelligent Analysis on the Intelligent page, then click to show events list. The statistical results of Cross In & Cross Out can be queried by Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Annually.
  • Page 67: Record

    USER MANUAL 5.2 Record This menu allows you to configure the recording parameters 5.2.1 Encode This menu allows you to configure the recording video or network transmission picture quality. Generally, Mainstream defines the recording video quality that will be saved in the HDD; Sub- stream defines the video quality that is viewed via remote access, for example web client &...
  • Page 68: Record

    USER MANUAL ETR: If the ETR option is checked, this channel will record at the max frame rate & the max bitrate when an alarm (motion or I/O alarm) is triggered in this channel. 5.2.2 Record This menu allows you to configure the channel recording parameters. 5.2.2.1 Record Record Switch: Check to enable recording in this channel.
  • Page 69: Record Schedule

    USER MANUAL 5.2.2.2 Record Schedule This menu allows you to specify when the NVR records video and define the recording mode for each channel. The recording schedule lets you set up a schedule by day and hour, normal (continuous) recording, motion recording, I/O alarm recording & PIR recording (if your NVR supports it).
  • Page 70: Capture

    USER MANUAL 5.2.3 Capture This menu allows you to configure the image capture function. 5.2.3.1 Capture Auto Capture: Select to enable or disable automatic capturing on the selected channel channel. Stream Type: Set the image resolution to mainstream or substream. Normal Interval: Time interval for capturing images in normal recording.
  • Page 71: Capture Schedule

    USER MANUAL 5.2.3.2 Capture Schedule Channel: Select the channel to set its capture parameters. Normal: A time slot that is marked green indicates that the channel performs normal capture for that time slot. Motion: A time slot that is marked yellow indicates that the channel only captures images when motion is detected during that time slot.
  • Page 72: I/O

    USER MANUAL 5.3.2 I/O This is an optional function. It will appear if your NVR supports I/O sensors and works with your connected external I/O sensor alarm devices. Alarm In: I/O channel. Alarm Type: There are 3 types for your choice: Normally-Open, Normally-Close, and OFF. Choose the one that matches your sensor type, or choose OFF to disable the sensor trigger function.
  • Page 73: Ptz Linkage

    USER MANUAL FTP Video Upload: Upload alarm images to an FTP server when I/O alarm is triggered. To enable FTP, please view 5.4.4 FTP. Picture to Cloud: Upload alarm images to a cloud server when I/O alarm is triggered. Video to Cloud: Upload alarm images to a Cloud server when I/O alarm is triggered.
  • Page 74: Exception

    USER MANUAL 5.3.4 Exception This menu allows you to select the type of events that you want the NVR to inform you of. Event Type: Select the event type from options below: No Space on Disk: When an HDD is full. Disk Error: If the HDD is not detected properly.
  • Page 75: Network

    USER MANUAL 5.4 Network This menu allows you to configure network parameters, such as PPPoE and DHCP. The most common types of networks are DHCP, so your network is most likely DHCP unless the network is manually addressed. If you need to authenticate the user name and password for the Internet, then choose PPPoE.
  • Page 76: Pppoe

    USER MANUAL IPV6 Address/IPV6 Gateway: Users may choose to auto allot the IP of the router, but may change the IP according to their needs. DNS1/DNS2: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. It is usually enough to enter just the DNS1 server address.
  • Page 77: Snmp

    USER MANUAL 5.4.1.3 SNMP According to their needs users can select V1,V2 or V3, or choose the default setup. 5.4.1.4 Port Configuration...
  • Page 78: Ddns

    USER MANUAL Port: This is the port that you will use to log into the NVR remotely (e.g. using the Web Client). If the default port 80 is already taken by another application, please change it. Client Port: This is the port that the NVR will use to send information. If the default port 9000 is already taken by another application, please change it.
  • Page 79: Email

    USER MANUAL User/Password: Enter the user name and password you obtained when creating an account on the DDNS service provider’s web page. After all parameters are entered, click Test DDNS to test the DDNS settings. If the test result is “Network is unreachable or DNS is incorrect”, please check that the network works fine and that the DDNS information is correct.
  • Page 80: Email Schedule

    USER MANUAL NOTICE: To make sure all settings are correct, click Test Email. The system will send an automated email to your inbox. If you received the test email, it means the configuration parameters are correct. 5.4.3.2 Email Schedule You need to set a schedule to fully implement Email notifications. Colors seen in the email schedule: Green: Motion detection.
  • Page 81: Ftp

    USER MANUAL 5.4.4 FTP This menu allows you to enable the FTP function which loads captured snapshots from your NVR to your storage device over FTP for later viewing. Enable: Click to enable the FTP function. Server IP: Enter your FTP server IP address or domain name. Port: Enter the FTP port for file exchanges.
  • Page 82: Ftp Schedule

    USER MANUAL 5.4.4.1 FTP Schedule Colors seen on the FTP schedule: Green: Motion detection. Yellow: I/O Alarm (optional). Red: Exception (HDD full, HDD error, or Video Loss). Blue: Intelligent Analysis detection. Purple: PIR (optional).
  • Page 83: Ip Filter

    USER MANUAL 5.4.5 IP FILTER You are able to configure the IP FILTER for your NVR. Enable: Checking Enable allows you to setup the Whitelist and Blacklist Enable Whitelists: Whitelist is enabled by default, you must check Enable, before you can set up the Start Address and the...
  • Page 84: Device

    USER MANUAL 5. 5 Device In this section, you can configure the internal HDD function. 5. 5.1 Disk This menu allows you to check & configure the internal HDD(s). The HDD(s) only need to be formatted on the DVR’s first startup or when a new HDD is installed. Format HDD: Select the HDD you want to format and then click Format HDD.
  • Page 85 USER MANUAL multiple edit icon appears in your system, you can If your NVR allows the installation of HDDs, the click it to edit the HDD as shown below: Disk Type: Read-write, read-only, and redundant. Read Write Disk: Read Write mode is the way recordings are normally stored and searched for in a HDD.
  • Page 86: Disk Group

    USER MANUAL 5.5.1.1 Disk Group If your NVR allows the installation of multiple HDDs, you can configure the HDDs to be in different groups. HDD groups allow you to balance recordings across multiple hard drives. For example, you can record channels 1~4 on one hard drive and 5~8 on a second hard drive. This can reduce the amount of wear on the hard drives and may extend the life of the hard drives.
  • Page 87: S.m.a.r.t

    USER MANUAL 5.5.1.2 S.M.A.R.T This function can be used to display the technical information of the hard drive installed in your NVR. You can also perform a test (there are three types available) to evaluate and detect potential drive errors. Self-check Type: There are three types available: Short:...
  • Page 88: Cloud

    USER MANUAL 5.5.2 Cloud Your DVR has the ability to upload snapshots to a cloud service via Dropbox which is a free service that allows you to easily store and share snapshots and always have them on hand when you need them. Before activating the cloud function, we recommend that you create a Dropbox account using the same email address and password used for your DVR.
  • Page 89: System

    USER MANUAL 5.6 System Change general system information such as date, time and region, edit passwords and permissions, and more. 5.6.1 General Device Name: Enter the desired name for your NVR. The name can include both letters and numbers. Device ID: Enter the desired ID for your NVR.
  • Page 90: Date And Time

    USER MANUAL 5.6.1.1 Date and Time Date & Time Date: Click the calendar icon to change the date. Time: Click the box to change the time. Date Format: Select the preferred date format. Time Format: Select the preferred time format. Time Zone: Select a time zone relevant to your region or city.
  • Page 91: Dst Settings

    USER MANUAL 5.6.1.3 DST Settings The DST (Daylight Saving Time) function allows you to select the amount of time that Daylight Saving has increased by in your particular time zone or region. Enable DST: If Daylight Saving applies to your time zone or region, check this option to enable it. Time Offset: Select the amount of time that Daylight Saving has increased by in your time zone.
  • Page 92: Output Configuration

    USER MANUAL 5.6.2 Output Configuration This menu allows you to configure video output parameters. LIVE-OUT: The Video Output default is LIVE-OUT. Mode: Select how many video channels you would like to display when your NVR is in sequence mode. SEQ Dwell Time: Enter (in seconds) the maximum time you would like a channel to be displayed in sequence mode before displaying the next video channel (300 seconds is the maximum).
  • Page 93 USER MANUAL Scale: To adjust the size of the displayed screen by scale. X Offset: To move the displayed screen to the left or right. Y Offset: To move the displayed screen up or down. Click once or click and hold on the arrow to adjust the size and position, or you can scroll the wheel of the mouse to adjust.
  • Page 94: Multi-User

    USER MANUAL 5.6.3 Multi-user This menu allows you to configure the user name, password and user permission. The system supports the following account types:  ADMIN — System Administrator: The administrator has full control of the system, and can change both administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password protection.
  • Page 95: Add New Users

    USER MANUAL Password Enable: It’s strongly recommended that you enable the password to protect your privacy. If you want to disable the password protection, please ensure your NVR is placed in a secure place. 5.6.3.2 Add New Users Select one of the user accounts that is currently disabled, click the User Edit icon to edit user information Select Enable...
  • Page 96: Maintenance

    USER MANUAL 2. Check the boxes next to any system menus or capabilities you would like the user to access. Click to check all boxes. Click Clear to clear all of the check boxes. 3. Click Save to save your modifications. 5.6.4 Maintenance In this section, you will be able to search &...
  • Page 97 USER MANUAL Log Searching and Backing Up: 1. Click the field next to Start Date & Start Time to choose the starting date & time for your search from the on-screen calendar. 2. Click the field next to End Date &...
  • Page 98: Load Default

    USER MANUAL 5.6.4.2 Load Default Reset the NVR settings to its out-of-box state. You can choose to reset all settings at once, or just settings on specific menus. Restoring default settings will not delete recordings and snapshots saved to the hard drive. Check the items you want restore, or check Select All to choose all items.
  • Page 99: Upgrade

    USER MANUAL 5.6.4.3 Upgrade 1. Copy the firmware file (.sw file) to your USB drive, and insert the USB flash drive into the NVR ’s USB port. 2. Click Select File to choose the firmware file in your USB flash drive, then Click OK. 3.
  • Page 100: Auto Reboot

    USER MANUAL 5.6.4.5 Auto Reboot This menu allows the system to auto reboot the NVR regularly. It is recommended to leave this function enabled, as it maintains the operational integrity of your NVR. Auto Reboot: Check to enable. Time: You can set the NVR to reboot daily, weekly or monthly. 5.6.5 IP Camera Maintain This menu allows you to upgrade the IP camera’s firmware and restore default settings of the IP camera.
  • Page 101: Load Default Settings For Ip Camera

    USER MANUAL 1. Choose one of the IP cameras you want to upgrade the firmware. 2. Click Select File to select the update file from your USB flash drive, then click OK. 3. Click IPC Upgrade button to start upgrading. You will be required to input the Admin password to authenticate.

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