BEFORE YOU START Thank you for purchasing ACTi Standalone Network Video Recorder. This guide contains all the information you need to quickly set up ACTi GNR server system via local interface. For detailed instructions on installation, operation and how to log in to GNR as a web client, please refer to the product manuals provided on ACTi corporate website.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION UNPACK This package contains: • Power Cord x 1 • GNR x 1 • Universal Converter x 1 • HDD Tray Keys Pack x 1 • Warranty Card x 1 • Disk Screws Pack x 1 • Quick Installation Guide x 1 • Front Cover x 1 AT A GLANCE Front Panel...
(3.5″) of vertical space. 1. Allow a minimum of 5 cm clearance at the front and the rear for front-to-back airflow of the unit. 2. Prepare a rack shelf rated for the unit’s weight or purchase the rail kit from ACTi, and install that to support the entire unit. 3. Secure the unit onto the rack. GNR Sliding Rail Kit...
CONNECT THE DEVICES The example below displays a network consisting of only GNR, network cameras and required peripherals. Please remember to enable the DHCP service on your router for GNR to obtain an IP address automatically. Note Switch To assign a static IP address to GNR, enter Windows and configure the network settings in Network and Sharing Center.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION CREATE DISK VOLUMES Use Windows Disk Management to create disk volumes so that GNR can access the available storage space. 1. In Windows Search Box, search and enter “computer management”. 2. Select “Disk Management”, right-click on a disk title and select “Initialize Disk”, choose “GPT”...
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To make a Striped volume, a Mirrored volume or a RAID-5 volume, it is recommended to select disks of the same model and capacity. Note For detailed instructions on choosing the RAID types and troubleshooting hard disk issues, please refer to System Administrator’s manual provided on ACTi Download Center at http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter Standalone NVR Quick Installation Guide...
LOG IN On Windows Destop, double-click on to enter NVR interface. Input the default account and password to log in. Account: admin Password: 123456 “123456” is the default password of NVR system administrator’s user account. For security reasons, please remember to change it. CREATE USERS On NVR screen, click Setup button to enter Setup page and then Users tab. 1.
Add Camera Manually “Search Cameras” auto- If you are adding a camera located in another network, use “Add Camera search the network for ACTi cameras, “Search ONVIF Cameras” Manually”. Fill in Media Type, IP Address, HTTP Port, Protocol, Account ONVIF-compliant cameras of any brand.
CONFIGURE CAMERA SETTINGS 1. Go to Setup page and then Devices tab. Choose the camera from Camera List. 2. Select Basic, Video, PTZ, or Preset Tour tab to configure related settings. 3. Cllick “Apply“ to save the settings. SET RECORDING SCHEDULE NVR will automatically start full-time recording for a newly added camera. You can modify the recording schedule to suit your needs.
CUSTOMIZE VIEWS 1. Go to Live View page. On top of the screen, click on view tool bar to create a new layout, then click to enter edit mode. 2. Select a layout style. 3. To add a camera view, pull a camera from Camera List to a channel. To add a map view, select a channel and click , upload the map, drag the lower right corner to adjust channel size.
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Due to continuous product improvements, some contents may have changed from the time this documentation was printed. You can download the latest user documentation, which shall prevail over the printed version http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter provided in the package, from www.acti.com...
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