Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter1 Panels Description ........................7 Front Panel ............................7 1.1.1 87XXK-P Series ........................7 1.1.2 88XXK Series ........................9 Rear Panel............................11 1.2.1 87XXK-P Series ........................11 1.2.2 88XXK and 88XXK-P Series ....................12 Chapter 2Installation and Connections ......................
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide About this Manual This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Regulatory Information FCC Information FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions” Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Applicable Models This manual is applicable to the following models: Series Model Type 87XXK-P 8CH(8POE) series 16CH(16POE) 16CH Network Video 88XXK series 32CH Recorder 16CH(16POE) 88XXK-P series 32CH(16POE) Available from A1 Security Cameras www.a1securitycameras.com email: sales@a1securitycameras.com...
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter1 Panels Description 1.1 Front Panel 1.1.1 87XXK-P Series Figure 1. 1 87XXK-P Series Table 1. 1 Panel Description Name Description IR Receiver Receiver for IR remote control USB Interface Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory devices Power Turns green when NVR is powered up.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image. Enter numeral “4”; 4/GHI/ESC Enter letters “GHI”; Exit and back to the previous menu. Enter numeral “5”; Enter letters “JKL”; Delete characters before cursor; 5/JKL/EDIT Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;...
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide pause or resume auto sequence. 1.1.2 88XXK Series Figure 1. 2 88XXK Series Table 1. 2 Panel Description Name Function Description POWER Turns green when NVR is powered up. READY The LED is green when the device is running normally. The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled;...
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Name Function Description Realize functions when the light is red.) Enter numeral “1”; 1/MENU Access the main menu interface. Enter numeral “2”; Enter letters “ABC”; The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the 2/ABC/F1 list.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Name Function Description POWER ON/OFF Power on/off switch. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB Interfaces USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). IR Receiver IR receiver interface 1.2 Rear Panel 1.2.1 87XXK-P Series Figure 1.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 1.2.2 88XXK and 88XXK-P Series Figure 1. 4 88XXK Series Figure 1. 5 88XXK-P Series Table 1. 4 Panel Description Name Description LAN Interface 1 network interface provided for 88XXK-P, and 2 network interfaces 88XXK.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 Installation and Connections 2.1 NVR Installation During installation of the NVR: 1. Use brackets for rack mounting. 2. Ensure ample room for audio and video cables. 3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter. 4.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 2. 3 Connect Data Cable Connect the power cable to the HDD. Figure 2. 4 Connect Power Cable Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD. Figure 2.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 2.3 Connections 2.3.1 Alarm Input Wiring The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following diagram. If the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm input and the device.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block. 2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure signal cables are tight. 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a fixed bit rate. Bit Rate Storage Used 128K 160K 192K 224K...
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 Menu Operation 3.1 Menu Structure Refer to the following figure for the menu structure: Figure 3. 2 Menu Structure The menu structure may vary according to different models. 3.2 Startup and Shutdown Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide To shut down the NVR: 1. Enter the Shutdown menu. Menu > Shutdown Figure 3. 3 Shutdown 2. Select the Shutdown button. 3. Click the Yes button. 4. Shut the power switch down when the shutdown attention pops up 3.3 Activating Your Device Purpose: For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password. Figure 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 3. 7 Account Lock 3.4.2 User Logout Purpose: After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you need to enter user name and password log in again. Steps: Enter the Shutdown menu.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Start Wizard Interface Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup wizard. Follow the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time, network settings, HDD management, record settings, etc.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide l One self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface for 87XXK-P and 88XXK-P Series l Two self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces for 88XXK, and the multi-address and network fault tolerance working modes are configurable 2. Select the General tab. 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 3.8 Live View Icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate 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 for quick reference.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Steps: 1. Enter playback interface. Click menu>playback or from the right-click menu. 2. Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date on the calendar. 3. You can use the toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface to control playing progress. Figure 3.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Figure 4. 3 Login Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the camera. Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in. You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in. After login, you can perform the operation and configuration of the device, including the live view, playback, log search, configuration, etc.
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