Foreword General This manual introduces the functions and operations of the NVR device (hereinafter referred to as "the Device"). Safety Instructions The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result DANGER in death or serious injury.
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Version Revision Content Release Time V4.4.7 Add new models. September 2019 New UI interfaces and menu tree. V4.4.6 July 2019 New AI functions. V4.4.5 Deletes specifications June 2019 Add models: Cooper 1U (S3), Cooper V4.4.4 1U (S3) with 4 PoE Ports, Compact 1U August 2018 (S3) with 8 PoE Ports Series.
About the Manual The manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the actual product, the actual product shall prevail. We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the manual. The manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related ...
Important Safeguards and Warnings The following description is the correct application method of the device. Read the manual carefully before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the manual during application and keep it properly after reading. Operating Requirement Install the PoE front-end device indoors.
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Use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and supply power with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For specific power supply requirements, please refer to device labels. Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is equipped with protective grounding.
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Table of Contents Foreword ............................... I Important Safeguards and Warnings ......................IV Table of Contents ............................VI Features ..............................1 Overview ............................1 Features ............................1 Front Panel and Rear Panel ......................... 3 Front Panel ............................ 3 2.1.1 NVR41/41-P/41-W/21-S2/21-P-S2/21-8P-S2/41-4KS2/41-P-4KS2/41-8P-4KS2/21-4KS2/21 -P-4KS2/21-8P-4KS2 Series ........................ 3 2.1.2 NVR41H/41H-P/41H-8P Series ....................
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Series 27 2.2.9 NVR44/44-8P/44-16P Series ....................30 2.2.10 NVR54-4KS2/58-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2/58-16P-4KS2/5424-24P-4KS2/5816P-4KS2E Series 2.2.11 NVR48/48-16P Series ......................35 2.2.12 NVR42V-8P Series ........................ 37 2.2.13 NVR41-4KS2/41-P-4KS2/41-8P-4KS2 ................. 38 2.2.14 NVR41HS-4KS2/41HS-P-4KS2/41HS-8P-4KS2 ..............40 2.2.15 NVR42-4KS2/42-P-4KS2/42-8P-4KS2/42-16P-4KS2 ............41 2.2.16 NVR44-4KS2/44-16P-4KS2 ....................44 2.2.17 NVR48-4KS2/48-16P-4KS2 Series ..................46 2.2.18 NVR21-W-4KS2 Series ......................
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3.6.1 NVR41/41-P/41-8P/41-W/21-S2/21-P-S2/21-8P-S2/41-4KS2/41-P-4KS2/41-8P-4KS2/21-4 KS2/21-P-4KS2/21-8P-4KS2 Series ....................63 3.6.2 NVR41H/41H-P/41H-8P Series .................... 64 3.6.3 NVR41HS-W-S2/21-W-4KS2/21HS-W-4KS2 Series ............65 3.6.4 NVR21HS-S2/21HS-P-S2/21HS-8P-S2/41HS-4KS2/41HS-P-4KS2/41HS-8P-4KS2/21HS-4 KS2/21HS-P-4KS2/21HS-8P-4KS2 Series ..................66 3.6.5 NVR22-S2/22-P-S2/22-8P-S2/22-4KS2/22-P-4KS2/22-8P-4KS2 Series ......67 3.6.6 NVR42N Series ........................68 3.6.7 NVR42/42-P/42-8P/42-16P/52-4KS2/52-8P-4KS2/52-16P-4KS2/5224-24P-4KS2/52-8P-4K S2E/52-16P-4KS2E Series ......................... 68 3.6.8 NVR42-8P-4K/42-4KS2/42-P-4KS2/42-8P-4KS2/42-16P-4KS2 Series ......69 3.6.9 NVR54-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2/58-4KS2/58-16P-4KS2/5424-24P-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2E/5816P -4KS2E Series ............................
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1 Features 1.1 Overview This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder. This series product support local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function. This series product supports center storage, front-end storage and client-end storage. The monitor zone in the front-end can be set in anywhere.
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correctly and prompt user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded audio). Support central alarm server setup, so that alarm information can remotely notify user automatically. Alarm input can be derived from various connected peripheral devices. Alert you via email/sms. ...
2 Front Panel and Rear Panel NOTE The following front panel and rear panel figures are for reference only. The actual product shall prevail. 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 NVR41/41-P/41-W/21-S2/21-P-S2/21-8P-S2/41-4KS2/41-P-4KS2/41-8P-4KS2/21-4 KS2/21-P-4KS2/21-8P-4KS2 Series The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Table 2-1 Name...
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Figure 2-2 Table 2-2 Icon Name Function Network status The red light becomes on when the indicator light network connection is abnormal. Power indicator The red light becomes on when the power light connection is OK. status The red light becomes on when HDD is indictor light abnormal.
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Table 2-3 Icon Name Function HDD status indicator The blue light is on when the HDD is malfunction. light Network status indicator The blue light is on when the network connection is light abnormal. POWER Power status indicator light The blue light is on when the power connection is USB2.0 port Connect to peripheral USB 2.0 storage device, mouse, burner and etc.
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Table 2-5 Icon Name Function Power button Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVR. Shift Shift In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral, English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc. \ Up/1 Activate current control, modify setup, and then Down/4 move up and down.
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Icon Name Function Play previous/0 | In playback mode, playback the previous video. In text mode, input number 0. Reverse/Pause/6 || In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback. In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
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Icon Name Function Network status indicator The blue light is on when the network connection is light abnormal. POWER Power status indicator light The blue light is on when the power connection is USB port Connect to peripheral USB storage device, mouse and etc.
Table 2-7 Icon Name Function STATUS Status indicator light The blue light is on when the device is malfunction. HDD status indicator The blue light is on when the HDD is malfunction. light Network status indicator The blue light is on when the network connection is light abnormal.
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Icon Name Function When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode. Enter ENTER Confirm current operation. Go to default button. Go to menu. Record Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys. or numeral keys to select the recording channel. Slow play/8 Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
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Icon Name Function Network Network error occurs or there is no network abnormal connection, the light becomes red to alert you. indicator light abnormal HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below indicator light specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
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Icon Name Function Go to default button. Go to menu. Manually stop/start recording, working with Record direction keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel. Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback. One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Icon Name Function USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse. Remote control Remote control indicator light. indicator light Status indicator If there is Fn indicator light, current status indicator Status light light is null. Power indicator Power indicator light. light For 4/8/16-channel series product.
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Table 2-10 Name Icon Function Power button Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVR. One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image color. Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.
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Figure 2-13 Table 2-11 Icon Name Function HDD status indicator The blue light is on when the HDD is malfunction. light Network status indicator The blue light is on when the network connection is light abnormal. Power status indicator light The blue light is on when the power connection is 2.1.12 NVR21HS-W-4KS2 Series The front panel is shown as below.
Table 2-12 Icon Name Function HDD status indicator The blue light is on when the HDD is malfunction. light Network status indicator The blue light is on when the network connection is light abnormal. POWER Power status indicator light The blue light is on when the power connection is USB2.0 port Connect to peripheral USB 2.0 storage device, mouse and etc.
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Figure 2-18 The NVR41-W rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19 Table 2-13 Port Name Connection Function USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage USB2.0 port device, USB burner and etc. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Network port Connect to the network cable.
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Port Name Connection Function Power socket. For NVR41 series, input DC 12V/2A. Power input port For NVR41-P series, input DC 48V/1.5A. For NVR41-8P series, input DC 48V/2A. MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.
Table 2-14 Port Name Connection Function Power socket For NVR21-S2/21-4KS2, input DC 12V/2A. Power input port For NVR21-P-S2/21-P-4KS2,input DC 48V/1.25A. For NVR21-8P-S2/21-8P-4KS2,input DC 48V/2A. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the Network port network cable. USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device and USB port etc.
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The NVR41H-P rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-24. Figure 2-24 The NVR41H-8P rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 Table 2-15 Port Name Connection Function USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage USB2.0 port device, USB burner and etc. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet...
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Port Name Connection Function Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio MIC OUT Audio output signal to the devices such as the sound box. port Bidirectional talk output. Audio output on 1-window video monitor. Audio output on 1-window video playback.
Port Name Connection Function Power socket. For NVR21HS-S2/21HS-4KS2, input DC 12V/2A. For NVR21HS-P-S2/21HS-P-4KS2, input DC Power input port 48V/1.25A. For NVR21HS-8P-S2/21HS-8P-4KS2, input DC 48V/2A. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the Network port network cable. USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device and USB port etc.
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Table 2-17 Icon Name Function Power input Power socket. Input DC12V/2A. socket. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to Network port the network cable. USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB2.0 port and etc. High definition audio and video signal output port. It High Definition transmits uncompressed high definition video and...
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The NVR22-P-S2/22-P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-31. Figure 2-31 The NVR22-8P-S2/22-8P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-32. Figure 2-32 Table 2-18 Port Name Connection Function Power socket. For NVR22-S2/22-4KS2, input DC 12V/4A. ...
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Port Name Connection Function MIC OUT Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal to Audio output port the devices such as the sound box. Bidirectional talk output. Audio output on 1-window video monitor. Audio output on 1-window video playback.
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The NVR42-16P series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-37. Figure 2-37 Table 2-19 Name Function Power switch Power on/off button. Power input port Input DC 12V/5A. For NVR42 series product only. Switch power port. Input DC 48//1.04A. For NVR42-P series product only.
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Name Function 1~2 NO1~C1,Group 2:port NO2~C2).Output alarm C1, C2 signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there is power to the external alarm device. NO:Normal open alarm output port. C:Alarm output public end. RS-485 RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
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The NVR52-16P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-40. Figure 2-40 The NVR5224-24P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-41. Figure 2-41 The NVR52-8P-4KS2E/52-16P-4KS2E series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-42. The following figure takes NVR52-16P-4KS2E series as an example.
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Icon Port Name Function RS-232 debug It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or RS-232 COM. transfer transparent COM data. VGA video output VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can port connect to the monitor to view analog video. MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port.
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Icon Port Name Function Bult-in Switch. Support PoE or ePoE function. For ePoE series product, port 1 to port 8 are the ePoE ports. ePoE port supports meters@100Mbps, 800 meters@10Mbps. Port 9 to PORTS port 16 are general PoE ports. ...
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Name Function Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio MIC OUT Audio output port signal to the devices such as the sound box. Bidirectional talk output. Audio output on 1-window video monitor. Audio output on 1-window video playback. VIEDEO Video output port CVBS output...
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Name Function eSATA eSATA port External SATA port. It can connect to the device of the SATA port. Please jump the HDD when there is peripheral connected HDD. USB2.0 port USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc. RS-232 RS232 debug...
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The NVR5424-24P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-48. Figure 2-48 The NVR54-16P-4KS2E series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-49. Figure 2-49 The NVR58-16P-4KS2E series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-50. Figure 2-50 Table 2-22 Name...
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Name Function eSATA eSATA port External SATA port. It can connect to the device of the SATA port. Please jump the HDD when there is peripheral connected HDD. USB3.0 port USB3.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc. High definition audio and video signal output port.
Name Function CTRL 12V Controller 12V power output. It is to control the on-off alarm relay output. It can be used to control the device alarm output. At the same time, it can also be used as the power input source of some devices such as the alarm detector.
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Name Function Power input Input AC 100~240V. port MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup. Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio MIC OUT Audio output port signal to the devices such as the sound box.
Name Function Network port One 10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the network cable. eSATA eSATA port External SATA port. It can connect to the device of the SATA port. Please jump the HDD when there is peripheral connected HDD. USB2.0 port USB2.0 port.
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Table 2-24 Name Function Power Power on/off button. switch Power input port Input DC 53V--2.3A MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup. Audio output port.
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Figure 2-54 The NVR41-P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-55. Figure 2-55 The NVR41-8P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-56. Figure 2-56 Table 2-25 Port Name Connection Function USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB port USB burner and etc.
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Port Name Connection Function Power socket. For NVR41-4KS2: DC 12V/2A power. Power input port For NVR41-P-4KS2: DC 48V/72W power. For NVR41-8P-4KS2: DC 48V/96W power. MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.
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Figure 2-59 Table 2-26 Port Name Connection Function USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB USB port burner and etc. Power socket. For NVR41HS-4KS2: DC 12V/2A power. Power input port For NVR41HS-P-4KS2: DC 48V/72W power. For NVR41HS-8P-4KS2: DC 48V/96W power. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
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Figure 2-60 The NVR42-P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-61. Figure 2-61 The NVR42-8P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-62. Figure 2-62 The NVR42-16P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-63. Figure 2-63 Table 2-27 Name...
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Name Function MIC IN Audio input port Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup. Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal MIC OUT Audio output port to the devices such as the sound box.
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2.2.16 NVR44-4KS2/44-16P-4KS2 The NVR44-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-64. Figure 2-64 The NVR44-16P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-65. Figure 2-65 Table 2-28 Name Function Power switch Power on-off button Power input AC90V~264V-12V12.5A/-53V2.83A port...
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Name Function Video output port CVBS output 5 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1:port Alarm output port NO1~NO5 NO1~C1,Group 2:port NO2~C2,Group 3:port 1~5 C1~C5 NO3~C3, Group 4:port NO4~C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5).Output alarm signal to the alarm device.
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2.2.17 NVR48-4KS2/48-16P-4KS2 Series The NVR48-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-66. Figure 2-66 The NVR48-16P-4KS2 series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-67. Figure 2-67 Table 2-29 Name Function Power switch Power on-off button Power input AC90V~264V-12V12.5A/-53V2.83A...
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Name Function Alarm input ground port. 5 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1:port NO1~NO5 Alarm output port NO1~C1,Group 2:port NO2~C2,Group 3:port 1~5 C1~C5 NO3~C3, Group 4:port NO4~C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5).Output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there is power to the external alarm device.
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Figure 2-68 Table 2-30 Port Name Connection Function USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage USB2.0 port device, USB burner and etc. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Network port Connect to the network cable. High definition audio and video signal output port. High Definition It transmits uncompressed high definition video...
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Figure 2-69 Table 2-31 Icon Name Function Power input Power socket. Input DC12V/2A. socket. 10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to Network port the network cable. USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB2.0 port and etc. High definition audio and video signal output port. It High Definition transmits uncompressed high definition video and...
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Figure 2-70 The NVR1104HC-P-S3 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-71. Figure 2-71 The NVR1108HS-8P-S3 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-72. Figure 2-72 Icon Name Function Power socket. Power input NVR1104HC-S3/NVR1108HC-S3: Input DC12V/2A. socket. NVR1104HC-P-S3: Input DC48V/DC53, 1.25A/1.13A. NVR1108HS-8P-S3: Input DC48V/DC53V, 2A/1.8A.
2.3 Alarm Connection 2.3.1 Alarm Port The alarm port is shown as below. See Figure 2-73. The following figure for reference only. Figure 2-73 Table 2-32 Icon Function 1~16 ALARM1~ALARM16. The alarm becomes activated in the low level. NO1 C1, NO2 C2, NO3 C3, NO4 Four NO activation output groups.
Figure 2-74 There are two alarm input types: NO/NC. When connect the ground port of the alarm device to the NVR, you can use any of the GND ports Connect the NC port of the alarm device to the alarm input port (ALARM) of the NVR. ...
Between touches with different 1000VAC 1minute polarity Between touch and winding 1000VAC 1minute Surge voltage Between touches with same 1500V (10×160us) polarity Length of open 3ms max time Length of close 3ms max time Longevity Mechanical 50×106 (3Hz) Electrical 200×103 (0.5Hz) Temperature -40℃...
Please refer to the above interface (Figure 2-75) to enable bidirectional talk. Listening Operation At the PC-end, speak via the speaker or the pickup, and then you can get the audio from the earphone or sound box at the device-end. See Figure 2-77. Figure 2-77 2.5 Mouse Operation Refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode. Right click In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu. mouse Exit current menu without saving the modification. Press middle In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
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Name Function Next record In playback state, press this button to play back the next video. In playback state, press this button to play back the previous Previous record video. In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback. ...
3 Device Installation Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules. 3.1 Device Installation Diagrams Please refer to the following diagrams to install the NVR. 3.2 Check Unpacked NVR When you receive the NVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the NVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation.
3.3 About Front Panel and Rear Panel The model number in the stick on the bottom of NVR is very important; please check according to your purchase order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.
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3.4.2 NVR41H/41H-P/41H-8P/21HS-S2/21HS-P-S2/21HS-8P-S2/41HS-W-S2/41HS-4KS 2/41HS-P-4KS2/41HS-8P-4KS2/21HS-4KS2/21HS-P-4KS2/21HS-8P-4KS2/21HS- W-4KS2 Series ① ② ③ Loosen the screws of the upper Connect the one end of the Connect the other end of the cover and side panel. HDD data cable and the HDD data cable and the power cable power cable to the HDD.
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④ ⑤ Connect the HDD cable and power Put the cover in accordance with cable. the clip and then fix the screws on the rear panel and side panel. 3.4.4 NVR44/44-8P/44-16P/54-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2/44-4KS2/44-16P-4KS2/5424-24P-4K S2/54-16P-4KS2E Series ① ② Use the screwdriver to loose the screws of the rear Put the HDD to the HDD bracket in the chassis panel and then remove the front cover.
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① Use the screwdriver to loose the screws of ② Put the HDD to the HDD bracket in the the rear panel and then remove the front chassis and then line up the four cover. screws to the four holes in the HDD. Use the screwdriver to fix the screws firmly to secure HDD on the HDD bracket...
③ Pull the HDD knob up when you put the HDD ④ Put the knob back after you insert the HDD into the box in case the knob buckle may strike to the SATA board. the front panel. 3.5 CD-ROM Installation Please follow the steps listed below.
⑤ Install SATA burner. Line up the SATA ⑥ User screwdriver to fix the screws. burner to the hole positions. ⑦ Put the bracket back. Please adjust the ⑧ Connect the SATA cable and power wire. CD-ROM to the proper position so that the button of the front panel is directly facing the pop-up button of the CD-ROM.
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Figure 3-1 3.6.2 NVR41H/41H-P/41H-8P Series Please refer to Figure 3-2 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Table of Contents 64...
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Figure 3-2 3.6.3 NVR41HS-W-S2/21-W-4KS2/21HS-W-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-3 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Table of Contents 65...
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Figure 3-3 3.6.4 NVR21HS-S2/21HS-P-S2/21HS-8P-S2/41HS-4KS2/41HS-P-4KS2/41HS-8P-4KS2/ 21HS-4KS2/21HS-P-4KS2/21HS-8P-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-4 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Table of Contents 66...
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Figure 3-4 3.6.5 NVR22-S2/22-P-S2/22-8P-S2/22-4KS2/22-P-4KS2/22-8P-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-5 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Table of Contents 67...
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Figure 3-5 3.6.6 NVR42N Series Please refer to Figure 3-6 for connection sample. Figure 3-6 3.6.7 NVR42/42-P/42-8P/42-16P/52-4KS2/52-8P-4KS2/52-16P-4KS2/5224-24P-4KS2/52 -8P-4KS2E/52-16P-4KS2E Series Please refer to Figure 3-7 for connection sample. Table of Contents 68...
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The following figure for reference only. Figure 3-7 3.6.8 NVR42-8P-4K/42-4KS2/42-P-4KS2/42-8P-4KS2/42-16P-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-8 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Table of Contents 69...
Figure 3-8 3.6.9 NVR54-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2/58-4KS2/58-16P-4KS2/5424-24P-4KS2/54-16P-4KS2E /5816P-4KS2E Series Please refer to Figure 3-8 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Figure 3-9 3.6.10 NVR44/44-8P/44-16P/44-4KS2/44-16P-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-10 for connection sample. Table of Contents 70...
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The following figure for reference only. Figure 3-10 3.6.11 NVR48/48-16P/48-4KS2/48-16P-4KS2 Series Please refer to Figure 3-11 for connection sample. The following figure for reference only. Figure 3-11 Table of Contents 71...
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3.6.12 NVR42V-8P Series Please refer to Figure 3-12 for connection sample. Figure 3-12 Table of Contents 72...
4 Local Basic Operation Slight difference may be found on the user interface. The following figures for reference only. 4.1 Getting Started This chapter introduces device initial settings such as boot up, device initialization, reset password, and quick settings. 4.1.1 Boot up ...
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Figure 4-1 Step 2 Set system time zone according to the actual environment. Refer to Table 4-4 in "4.1.4.1.2 Date and Time" for detailed information. Click to shut down the device. It is suitable for the system integrator or the user to shut down directly after setting the time zone.
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Step 4 Set login password of admin. See Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Parameter Description User By default, the user is admin. In the Password box, enter the password for admin. Password The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 characters and contains at least two types from number, letter and Confirm Password special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":"...
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The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four grids. If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip. Once you have configured the unlock pattern, the system will require the unlock pattern as the default login method.
Step 9 Device goes to startup wizard interface. Refer to "4.1.4 Quick Settings" for detailed information. Reset Password 4.1.3 You can reset the password by the following methods when you forgot the password for admin account. If the password reset function is enabled, you can use mobile phone to scan the QR code to ...
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Step 2 Check the box to enable reset function. This function is enabled by default. Step 3 Click Apply to set settings. If the password reset function is disabled, you can follow the ways listed below to reset password. Device supports Reset button on the main board: You can answer the security ...
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Figure 4-7 Step 2 Click If you have set the reserved email address, the Prompt interface is displayed. See Figure 4-8. If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is displayed. See Figure 4-9. ...
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Figure 4-9 Step 3 Click Next. The Reset Password interface is displayed. See Figure 4-10. After clicking Next, the system will collect your information for password reset, purpose and the information includes but not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial number.
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Step 4 Reset the password. QR code Follow the onscreen instructions to get the security code in your reserved email address. In the Security code box, enter the security code. You can get the security code twice by scanning the same QR code. If you need to get the security code once again, refresh the interface.
Figure 4-12 Step 6 In the New Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm Password box. Step 7 Click Save. The password resetting is complete. A pop-up message is displayed asking if you want to sync the password with the remote devices.
You can always use the reset button on the mainboard to reset the Device to the factory default settings. Reset button is for some series products only. Step 1 Disconnect the Device from power source, and then remove the cover panel. For details about removing the cover panel, see "3.4 HDD Installation."...
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Figure 4-15 If you select the Auto-check for updates check box, the system will notify you automatically when updates are available. After the auto-check function is enabled, to notify you to update timely, the system will collect the information such as IP address, device name, firmware version, and device serial number.
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Figure 4-16 Step 2 Set parameters. See Table 4-3. Table 4-3 Parameter Description Device Name In the Device Name box, enter the Device name. Device No. In the Device No. box, enter a number for the Device. Language In the Language list, select a language for the Device system. In the Video Standard list, select PAL or NTSC according to your actual Video Standard situation.
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Parameter Description IPC Time Sync In the IPC Time Sync Period box, enter the interval for time sync. Period (hour) You can set auto logout interval once login user remains inactive for a Auto logout specified time. Value ranges from 0 to 60 minutes. Enable the navigation bar.
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Table 4-4 Parameter Description In the System Time box, enter time for the system. Click the time zone list, you can select a time zone for the system, and the time in adjust automatically. System Time Do not change the system time randomly; otherwise the recorded video cannot be searched.
Figure 4-18 Step 2 Click Add Holidays button, the Add Holidays interface is displayed. See Figure 4-19. Figure 4-19 Step 3 Set holiday name, repeat mode and holiday mode. Click Add more to add new holiday information. Step 4 Click Add button, you can add current holiday to the list. ...
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You can set device IP address, DNS (Domain Name System) information. You can also configure basic network settings by selecting Main Menu > NETWORK > TCP/IP. Preparation Make sure the device has properly connected to the network. Step 1 Click Next. The TCP/IP interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-21 Step 3 Set parameters. See Table 4-5. Table 4-5 Parameter Description Multi-address: Two Ethernet ports work separately through either of which you can request the Device to provide the services such as HTTP and RTSP. You need to configure a default Ethernet port (usually the Ethernet port 1 by default) to request the services from the device end such as DHCP, Email and FTP.
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Parameter Description In the IP Version list, you can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are IP Version supported for access. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Device. Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled.
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Parameter Description Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled. DHCP If DHCP is effective, the obtained information will display in the IP Address box, Subnet Mask box and Default Gateway box. If not, all values show 0.0.0.0.
Figure 4-22 Step 2 Check the box to enable P2P function. After the P2P function is enabled and connected to the Internet, the system will collects your information for remote access, and the information includes but not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial number.
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Figure 4-23 on the top right corner. The interface requiring device initialization is displayed. A pop-up message reminding you to make sure the Device is initialized is displayed. Tap OK. If the Device has not been initialized, Tap Device Initialization to perform initializing by following the onscreen instructions.
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Tap P2P. The P2P interface is displayed. See Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25 Enter a name for the NVR, the username and password, scan the QR code under Device SN. Tap Start Live Preview. The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone. See Figure 4-26.
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After adding remote device, the device can receive, store, and manage the video streams of the remote device. You can view, browse, play back and manage several remote devices at the same time. Step 1 On the P2P interface, click Next button. The REGISTRATION interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-28 Table 4-7 Parameter Description Enable the Uninitialized function, the uninitialized devices out of the Uninitialized searched devices are displayed in the searched device list. Select the uninitialized device from the uninitialized device list, and Initialize the click Initialize to start initializing device. In the Show Filter list, select the remote device type that you want to display in the searched device list.
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Parameter Description Add the device by manually configuring settings such as IP address, Manual Add channel selection. Added Device Displays the added devices. You can edit and delete the device, and List view the device information. Select the check box of the added device, and then click Delete to Delete delete the added device.
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Parameter Description The default is 192.168.0.0 which the system cannot connect to. The default value setting is 554. You can enter the value according to RTSP Port your actual situation. The default value setting is 80. You can enter the value according to your actual situation.
Figure 4-30 4.1.4.5 RAID Manager RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical HDD components into a single logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. RAID function is for some series product only. Slight difference may be found on the user interface. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
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Figure 4-31 Step 2 You can click Create RAID or Create Manually, and all the disks involved will be formatted. Click Create RAID, the system will create RAID automatically. If there is no existing RAID and no hot spare disk, the system will create RAID5 and a hot spare disk automatically.
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4.1.4.6.1 Recording Schedule After set schedule record, device can record video file according to the period you set here. For example, the alarm record period is from 6:00–18:00 Monday, device can record alarm video files during the 6:00–18:00. All channels are record continuously by default. You can set customized record period and record type.
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Parameter Description box or not. If the selected channel is recording, the current recorded files will be packed, and then start recording according to the new schedule. This function is for some series products only. The redundant HDD only back up the recorded videos but not snapshots.
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When the record type is MD (motion detect), alarm, MD&Alarm, IVS and POS, enable the channel record function when corresponding alarm occurs. For example, when the alarm type is MD, select Main Menu > ALARM > VIDEO DETECTION > Motion Detect, select the record channel and enable record function.
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Figure 4-36 Define the period by drawing. Select a corresponding date to set. Define for the whole week: Click next to All, all the icon switches to you can define the period for all the days simultaneously. Define for several days of a week: Click before each day one by one, the icon switches to .
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Figure 4-37 The MD record and alarm record function are both null if you enabled MD&Alarm function. Define the period by editing. Select a date and then click The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 4-38. Figure 4-38 Set record type for each period. ...
Under Copy, select All to apply the settings to all the days of a week, or select specific day(s) that you want to apply the settings to. Click Apply to save the settings. Step 5 Click Apply to complete the settings. Enable auto record function so that the record plan can become activated.
type is MD, select Main Menu > ALARM > VIDEO DETECTION > Motion Detect, select the record channel and enable record function. See Figure 4-35. When the record type is MD (motion detect), alarm, MD&Alarm, IVS and POS, refer to "4.8.5 Video detect ", "4.8.3 Alarm ", "...
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You need to have storage authorities to implement the Manual record operation. Make sure the HDD has been properly installed. Step 1 Right click mouse and then select Manual > Record or select Main Menu > STORAGE > RECORD. See Figure 4-42. For some series products, after you logged in, you can click the Rec button at the front panel to go to the Record interface.
4.2 Camera 4.2.1 Connection Select Main menu > REGISTRATION > Camera Registration, you can register the remote device. See Figure 4-43. After register the remote device to the NVR, you can view the video on the NVR, and manage and storage the video file.
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Figure 4-44 Step 2 Select IP mode. Check DHCP, there is no need to input IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Device automatically allocates the IP address to the camera. Check Static, and then input IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and ...
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Figure 4-45 4.2.1.2 IP Export Device can export the Added device list to your local USB device. Step 1 Insert the USB device and then click the Export button. The Browse interface is displayed. See Figure 4-46. Table of Contents 112...
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Figure 4-46 Step 2 Select Address to save export file. Step 3 Click the OK button. Device pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully exported. When exporting IP address, the File Backup Encryption check box is checked by default.
Figure 4-47 Step 2 Go to Address to select the import file and then click the OK button. System pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully imported. If the imported IP has conflicted with current added device, system pops up a dialogue box to remind you.
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Figure 4-48 Step 4 Set remote device password and email information. If you want to use current device password and email information, the remote device automatically uses NVR admin account information (login password and email). There is no need to set password and email. Go to step 6. Cancel Using current device password and email info, The Enter Password interface is displayed.
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Configure parameters. See Table 4-10. Table 4-10 Parameter Description User The default is admin. The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 Password characters and contains at least two types from number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&"). Enter a strong password according to the password strength bar Confirm Password indication.
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Figure 4-51 Step 8 Set camera IP address. Check DHCP, there is no need to input IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Device automatically allocates the IP address to the camera. Check Static, and then input IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and ...
Figure 4-52 Step 10 Click Finished to complete the setup. 4.2.3 Short-Cut Menu to Register Camera If you have not registered a remote device to a channel, go to the preview interface to add. Step 1 On the Preview interface, Move your mouse to window. There is an icon "+ "...
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Step 1 Select Main Menu> CAMERA> IMAGE. The IMAGE interface is displayed. See Figure 4-54. Figure 4-54 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-11. Different series network camera displays different parameters. The actual product shall prevail. Table 4-11 Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure.
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Parameter Description Adjusts the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious Contrast the contrast between the light area and dark area will become. Adjusts the contrast according to actual environment. Adjusts the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color Saturation will become.
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Parameter Description You can set camera BLC mode. Self-adaptive: In the backlight environment, the system can automatically adjust image brightness to clearly display the object. BLC: Default: The device auto exposures according to the ◇ environments situation so that the darkest area of the video is cleared Customize: After select the specified zone, the system can ◇...
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Figure 4-55 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-12. Table 4-12 Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the Channel settings for. Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage space.
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Parameter Description H.264: Main profile encoding. H.264B: Baseline profile encoding. This setting requires higher bit stream compared with other settings for the same definition. In the Resolution list, select resolution for the video. Resolution The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your device model.
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Parameter Description Audio Sampling In the Audio Sampling list, you can select audio sampling rate. Step 5 Click OK. Back to Encode interface. Step 6 Click Apply. 4.2.5.2 Snapshot You can set snapshot mode, image size, quality and interval. Step 1 Select Main menu >...
Parameter Description Timing: The snapshot is taken during the scheduled period. Trigger: The snapshot is taken when there is an alarm event occurs, such as motion detection event, video loss, and local alarms. In the Image Size list, select a value for the image. The bigger ...
You can only change the camera connected via the private protocol. The channel name supports 63 English characters. Step 3 Click Apply. 4.2.7 Remote Upgrade You can upgrade the connected network camera firmware. It includes online upgrade and file upgrade.
Select upgrade file on the pop-up interface. Select the upgrade file and then click OK button. After successful operation, system pops up upgrade successful dialogue box. If there are too much remote devices, select Device Type from the drop-down list to search the remote device you desire.
4.2.8.2 Firmware You can view IP address, manufacturer, type, system version of the connected remote device. Select Main Menu > CAMERA > REGISTRATION > Firmware, the Firmware interface is displayed. See Figure 4-61. Figure 4-61 4.3 Live View After you logged in, the system goes to multiple-channel live view mode by default. You can view the monitor video of each channel.
Table 4-16 Icon Description When current channel is recording, system displays this icon. When motion detection alarm occurs, system displays this icon. When video loss alarm occurs, system displays this icon. When current channel is in monitor lock status, system displays this icon.
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Icon Function Go to the next screen. Enable tour function. The icon switches to Close the tour or the triggered tour operation has cancelled, device restores the previous preview video. Open the PTZ control panel. For details, see "4.4.2 PTZ Control". Open the Color Setting interface.
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Figure 4-63 4.3.2.2 USB Manager After connecting the USB device, you can copy log, config file to USB device or update NVR system. Click , system goes to HDD Manager interface. You can view and manage HDD information. See Figure 4-64. Here you can view USB information, backup file, and update system.
Figure 4-64 4.3.3 Preview Control Interface Move your mouse to the top center of the video of current channel; you can see system pops up the preview control interface. See Figure 4-65. If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control bar automatically hides.
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4.3.3.1 Instant Replay You can playback the previous 5-60 minutes record of current channel. Click to go to the instant replay interface. See Figure 4-66. Figure 4-66 Instant replay is to playback the previous 5 minutes to 60 minutes record of current channel. ...
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Figure 4-67 4.3.3.2 Digital zoom You can zoom in specified zone of current channel so that you can view the details. It supports zoom in function of multiple-channel. It includes the following two ways: Click , the icon switches to .
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By clicking , the recording is started. To stop recording, click this icon again. The clip is automatically saved into the connected USB storage device. You can record the video of any channel and save the clip into a USB storage device. 4.3.3.4 Manual Snapshot You can take one to five snapshots of the video and save into a USB storage device.
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The right-click menu is different for different models. The actual interface shall prevail. Figure 4-69 Table 4-18 Function Description Main Menu Open Main Menu interface. Open the PLAYBACK interface where you can search and play Search back record files. For details, see "4.6 Playback and Search." Open the PTZ interface.
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Function Description Crowd Distribution Select enable/disable to start/stop crowd distribution function. Click to realize auto focus function. Make sure the connected Auto focus camera supports auto focus function. Click to modify the camera properties. For details, see "4.2.4 Image Image". Sub Port Click Sub Port, you can go to control the sub screen.
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Figure 4-70 Step 2 On the edit view interface, drag the channel to the desired window, or drag on the preview window to switch the position. Check the channel number at the right bottom corner to view the current channel sequence.
Figure 4-71 Step 3 Click Apply to save current channel sequence. After you change the channel sequence, click Cancel button or right click mouse, device pops up the dialogue box. See Figure 4-72. Click OK to save current settings. ...
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distorted. The de-warp function can present the proper and vivid video suitable for human eyes. On the preview interface, select fisheye channel and then right click mouse, you can select fish eye. See Figure 4-73. You can set fisheye installation mode and display mode. ...
Figure 4-74 Refer to the following sheet for detailed information. See Table 4-19. Table 4-19 Installation modes Icon Note 360°panorama original view (Ceiling mount) 1 de-warp window+1 panorama stretching (Ground mount) 2 panorama stretching view 1 360° panorama view+3 de-warp windows 1 360°panorama view+4 de-warp windows 4 de-warp windows+1 panorama stretching 1 360°...
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1 panorama unfolding view +4 de warp windows 1 panorama unfolding view +8 de warp windows Figure 4-75 In Figure 4-75, you can adjust the color pane on the left pane or use your mouse to change the position of the small images on the right pane to realize fish eye de-warp. Operation: Use mouse to zoom in/zoom out, move, and rotate the image (Not for wall mount mode.) 4.3.5.2 Fish eye de-warp during playback...
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Figure 4-76 4.3.7 AI Preview Mode When you select AI mode, the system displays information of human face, personnel, vehicle and non-motor vehicle on the right side of the preview interface, and it supports to play back records and display feature attributes. You need to enable face detection, body detection, vehicle detection and non-motor vehicle detection to support this function.
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Step 3 Click The Properties interface is displayed. See Figure 4-78. Figure 4-78 Step 4 (Optional) Click Show Face List and select attributes to display, including age, gender, expression, glasses, beard and mask. Step 5 (Optional) Click Human Body Detection and select attributes to display, including top, pants, hat, bag, bag style, umbrella, age and gender.
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Figure 4-80 Step 7 (Optional) Click Non-Motor and select attributes to display, including color, type and people number. See Figure 4-81. Figure 4-81 Step 8 Click OK to complete the setting. The system can display four attributes at most. 4.4 PTZ PTZ is a mechanical platform that carries a camera and a protective cover and performs overall control remotely.
Before you control the PTZ, make sure the PTZ decoder and the NVR network connection is 4.4.1 PTZ Settings You can set different PTZ parameters for local type and remote type. Before you use local PTZ, make sure you have set PTZ protocol; otherwise you cannot control the local PTZ. ...
Figure 4-83 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-20. Table 4-20 Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to connect the PTZ Channel camera to. Local: Connect through RS-485 port. PTZ Type Remote: Connect through network by adding IP address of PTZ ...
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adjusting zoom, focus and iris settings, and quick positioning. Basic PTZ Control Panel Right-click on the live view screen and then select PTZ. The PTZ control panel is displayed. See Figure 4-84. Figure 4-84 The gray button means system does not support current function. ...
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Parameter Description the view. The square supports zooming. Dragging upward is to zoom out, and dragging downward is to zoom in. The smaller the square, the larger the zoom effect. This function is for some series products only and can only be controlled through mouse operations.
Click the Enter Menu icon to open AUX Switch the MENU OPERATION interface. 4.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions 4.4.3.1 Configuring Presets Step 1 On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click The Preset interface is displayed. See Figure 4-86. Figure 4-86 Step 4 Click the direction arrows to the required position. Step 5 In the Preset box, enter the value to represent the required position.
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A preset will be added for this tour. You can repeat adding more presets. Click Del Preset to delete the preset for this tour. This operation can be repeated to delete more presets. Some protocols do not support deleting. 4.4.3.3 Configuring Patterns Step 1 On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click The PTZ interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-89 Step 3 Click the direction arrows to position the left and right borders. 4.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions After you have configured the PTZ settings, you can call the PTZ functions for monitoring from the Expanded PTZ Control Panel. See Figure 4-90. Figure 4-90 4.4.4.1 Calling Presets Step 1 On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No.
The PTZ camera moves according to the configured pattern repeatedly. Step 3 Click again to stop calling the pattern. 4.4.4.4 Calling AutoScan Step 1 On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the border that you want to call.
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Select Main Menu > PLAYBACK, or on the preview interface right click mouse and then select Search, you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-92. The following figure for reference only. Figure 4-92 Table 4-23 Function Description Display the searched recorded video or picture. It supports playing single-channel, 4-channel, 9-channel,...
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Function Description Display the type and time period of the current recorded video. In the 4-channel layout, there are four time bars are displayed; in the other view layouts, only one time bar is displayed. Click on the colored area to start playback from a certain time. ...
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Function Description : Click the File List button, the searched recorded video list is displayed. You can lock/unlock the files. Refer to "4.6.7 File List " for detailed information. Fisheye dewarp. It is to display the dewarp fisheye video.
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Icon Function Fast forward In playback mode, click to realize various fast play modes such as fast play 1,fast play 2 and etc. Adjust the volume of the playback. Smart search . Refer to "4.6.3 Smart Search Playback" for detailed information. Click the snapshot button in the full-screen mode, the system can snapshot 1 picture.
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Figure 4-95 4.6.2.3 Clip This function allows you to clip some footages to a new file and then save it to the USB device. See Figure 4-96. Follow the steps listed below. Step 1 Select a record first and then click to playback.
Figure 4-97 Step 3 Click Backup to begin the process. 4.6.3 Smart Search Playback This function is for some series product only. During playback process, it can analyze the motion detect zone in the scene and give the analysis result. This function is for channel that already enabled motion detect function (Main Menu >...
The motion detect region cannot be the full screen zone. The motion detect region adopts the current whole play pane by default. Selects the other file on the list, system begins playing the motion detect footages of other file. ...
Figure 4-99 Modify Double-click one mark information item, you can see system pops up a dialogue box for you to change mark information. You can only change mark name here. Delete Here you can check the mark information item you want to delete and then click Delete button, you can remove one mark item.
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Step 1 Select Main Menu > PLAYBACK, the PLAYBACK interface is displayed. Step 2 In the Search Type list, select Splice Playback; In the Split Mode list, select 4, 9, or 16. See Figure 4-100. Figure 4-100 Step 3 In the Calendar area, select a date. Step 4 In the CAM NAME list, select a channel.
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Figure 4-102 Check a file name, double-click the file or click to play. Input accurate time at the top column, you can search records of current day. System max displays 128 record files in one list. Click to go back to the calendar/channel selection interface.
Figure 4-103 4.6.8 Other Aux Functions 4.6.8.1 Digital Zoom In 1-window playback mode, left click mouse to select any zone on the screen, you can zoom in current zone. Right click mouse to exit. 4.6.8.2 Switch Channel During playback mode, select from the dropdown list to switch playback channel. ...
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Figure 4-104 Step 2 Select the channel, enter the start time and end time, and set for the gender, age, glasses, beard, and mask. Click Smart Search. The results are displayed. See Figure 4-105. For privacy reason, the human face in the image is pixelated. The actual image is clear. Figure 4-105 Step 3 Select the face that you want to play back.
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You can also do the following operations to the recorded files. To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click Backup, select the save path and file type, and then click Start. See Figure 4-106. Figure 4-106 To lock the files to make it unable to be overwritten, select the files, and then click ...
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Figure 4-107 Step 2 Select the channel and set the parameters such as start time, end time, gender, age, glasses, beard, mask, and similarity according to your requirement. Step 3 Click Smart Search. The search result is displayed. See Figure 4-108. The human face in the image is pixelated.
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Figure 4-108 Step 4 Click the picture that you want to play back. The picture with registered information is displayed. You can also do the following operations to the recorded files. To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click ...
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Figure 4-109 Step 2 Select the channel and set the parameters such as start time, end time, gender, age, glasses, beard, mask, and similarity according to your requirement. Step 3 Click Smart Search. The search result is displayed. See Figure 4-110. The human face in the image is pixelated.
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Figure 4-110 Step 4 Click the picture that you want to play back. The picture with registered information is displayed. You can also do the following operations to the recorded files. To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click ...
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Figure 4-111 Step 2 Select a channel, start time, end time, event type, and then click Smart search, The search result is displayed. Step 3 Click the picture that you want to play back. You can also do the following operations to the recorded files. To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click ...
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Figure 4-112 Step 2 Select a channel, start time, end time, and set corresponding parameters. Step 3 Click Smart search. The search result is displayed. See Figure 4-113. For privacy reason, the human face in the image is pixelated. Table of Contents 172...
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Figure 4-113 Step 4 Select one or multiple results, and then you can To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click Backup, select the save path and file type, and then click Start. To lock the files to make it unable to be overwritten, select the files, and then click ...
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Figure 4-114 Step 2 Select a channel and set parameters. System supports plate fuzzy search. System searches all plate numbers by default if you have not set a plate number. Step 3 Click Smart search. The search result is displayed. Step 4 Select one or multiple results, and then you can: To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click ...
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Figure 4-115 Step 2 Select the channel and the time, and then select one or multiple features from Type, Vehicle Color, People Number, or Helmet. Step 3 Click Smart Search. The search result is displayed. See Figure 4-116. Figure 4-116 Step 4 Select one or multiple results, and then you can Table of Contents 175...
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To back up the recorded files to the external storage device, select files, click Backup, select the save path and file type, and then click Start. To lock the files to make it unable to be overwritten, select the files, and then click ...
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Parameter Description Type Select from the dropdown list. 4.7.1.8 Heat map You can detect the active objects distribution in the monitor zone during the specified period, and use different colors to display on the heat map report. 4.7.1.8.1 Normal Step 1 Select Main Menu > AI > SMART SEARCH > HEAT MAP > NORMAL. The Normal interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-119 Step 2 Set Channel, Type, Start Time, End time. Step 3 Click Search. Step 4 System displays heat map report. Click Export and then select saved path, click Save to save the heat map report to the USB device. 4.7.2 Parameters 4.7.2.1 Smart Plan The smart plan is for the smart network camera.
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Figure 4-120 Step 2 Select a channel number. System displays different smart plan interfaces since the remote device may supports different functions. The interface is shown as Figure 4-121 if the remote device supports preset function. Figure 4-121 Select a channel. Select a preset.
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Click to delete the preset. Click Add to add a preset. Once the remote device does not support preset function, the interface is shown as in Figure 4-122. Figure 4-122 Select a channel. Click the smart plan icon. The icon becomes blue highlighted. Click Apply.
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Figure 4-123 Step 2 In the Channel list, select a channel that you want to configure face detection function, and then enable it. Step 3 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-26. Table 4-26 Parameter Description This series NVR products support AI by Camera only. AI by Camera means the Type connected camera does all the AI analytics, and then gives the results to the NVR.
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Parameter Description The alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) is connected to the alarm output Alarm Out port. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device transmits the alarm information to the alarm device. When the alarm ends, the alarm extended for a period of time. The time range is Latch from 0 seconds to 300 seconds.
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Parameter Description Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the dropdown Voice list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs. Prompts Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage" to add audio file first. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs. Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings.
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Table 4-27 Parameter Description Check the box to enable RoI function, system displays human face at the enhanced way. Click Setting to draw areas to filter the target. You can configure two filtering targets (maximum size and minimum size). Rule When the target is smaller than the minimum size or larger than the maximum size, no alarms will be activated.
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Parameter Description The alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) is connected to the alarm output Alarm Out port. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device transmits the alarm information to the alarm device. When the alarm ends, the alarm extended for a period of time. The time range is Latch from 0 seconds to 300 seconds.
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Parameter Description Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the dropdown Voice list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs. Prompts Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage" to add audio file first. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs. Step 9 Click OK, system goes back to human face recognition interface.
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The surveillance environment shall not be too complicated. The IVS function is not suitable for the environment of too many objects or the changing light. The surveillance environment shall not contain glasses, reflection light from the ground, and water.
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Figure 4-128 Step 3 Set corresponding parameters. Step 4 Click Apply. 4.7.2.4.1 Tripwire When the detection target crosses the warning line along the set direction, the system performs an alarm linkage action. Step 1 Select Main Menu > AI > PARAMETERS > IVS. In the Type drop-down list, select Tripwire.
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Figure 4-129 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video, the system displays as Figure 4-130. Table of Contents 189...
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Figure 4-130 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-29. Table 4-29 Parameter Description Name Customize the rule name. Set the tripwire direction, including A→B, B→A and A↔B. Direction Click to filter the target. Check the blue wireframe and adjust the size of the area with the mouse.
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Figure 4-131 Step 4 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-30. Table 4-30 Parameter Description Configure the period and in the set time range, the corresponding configuration Period item will be linked to start the alarm. The alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) is connected to the alarm output Alarm Out port.
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Parameter Description Select the check box and select the needed recording channel (support multiple choices). When an alarm occurs, the NVR device activates the channel for recording. Record Channel You need to enable intelligent recording and auto recording first. For details, see "4.1.4.6 Schedule."...
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Figure 4-132 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video, the system displays as Figure 4-133. Figure 4-133 Table of Contents 193...
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Configure the parameters. See Table 4-31. Table 4-31 Parameter Description Name Customize the rule name. Action Set the intrusion action, including appear and crossing area. Direction Set the direction to cross the area, including enter, exit and both. Click to filter the target. Check the blue wireframe and adjust the size of the area with the mouse.
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Figure 4-134 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-135. Figure 4-135 Set parameters. See Table 4-32. Table of Contents 195...
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Table 4-32 Parameter Description Preset Select a preset you want to use IVS Name Input customized rule name System can generate an alarm once the object is in the zone for the specified Duration period. Click to filter the target. Check the blue wireframe and adjust the size of the area with the mouse.
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Figure 4-136 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-137. Table of Contents 197...
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Figure 4-137 Set parameters. See Table 4-33. Table 4-33 Parameter Description Preset Select a preset you want to use IVS Name Input customized rule name You can set alarm sensitivity. The value ranges from 1 to 10.The default setup Sensitivity is 5.
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Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Crowd Gathering Estimation. The interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-138. Figure 4-138 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-139. Table of Contents 199...
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Figure 4-139 Set parameters. See Table 4-34. Table 4-34 Parameter Description Preset Select a preset you want to use IVS. Name Input customized rule name Duration Set the minimum time that the object stays until the alarm is triggered. Click to filter the target.
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Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Parking. The interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-140. Figure 4-140 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-141. Figure 4-141 Table of Contents 201...
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Set parameters. See Table 4-35. Table 4-35 Parameter Description Preset Set the preset point for IVS detection according to the actual needs. Name Customize the rule name. Duration Set the minimum time that the object stays until the alarm is triggered. Click to filter the target.
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Figure 4-142 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-143. Figure 4-143 Set parameters. See Table 4-36. Table of Contents 203...
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Table 4-36 Parameter Description Preset Set the preset point for IVS detection according to the actual needs. Name Customize the rule name. Duration Set the minimum time that the object stays until the alarm is triggered. Click to filter the target. Check the blue wireframe and adjust the size of the area with the mouse.
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Figure 4-144 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. Click to draw the rule on the surveillance video. See Figure 4-145. Figure 4-145 Set parameters. See Table 4-37. Table of Contents 205...
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Table 4-37 Parameter Description Preset Set the preset point for IVS detection according to the actual needs. Name Customize the rule name. Duration Set the minimum time that the object stays until the alarm is triggered. Click to filter the target. Check the blue wireframe and adjust the size of the area with the mouse.
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Figure 4-146 Step 2 In the Channel list, select a channel that you want to configure video structuring function, and then enable it. See Table 4-38. Table 4-38 Parameter Description Human Select Human detection and then check the box to enable this function. Detection Face Detect Select Face Detect and then check the box to enable this function.
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corresponding actions. Step 1 Select Main Menu > AI > PARAMETERS > CROWD DISTRIBUTION. The CROWD DISTRIBUTION interface is displayed. See Figure 4-147. Figure 4-147 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-39. Table 4-39 Parameter Description Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Enable Check the box to enable the function.
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Parameter Description When the alarm ends, the alarm extended for a period of time. The time range is Latch from 0 seconds to 300 seconds. Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device uploads an alarm signal to the network (including the alarm center). Alarm Upload This function is for some series products only.
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Step 3 Click Apply to complete the setup. 4.7.2.7 People Counting System adopts video image and graphics analysis technology. System can calculate the entry/exit people amount in the specified zone on the video. It can generate an alarm when the amount has exceeded the threshold.
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Parameter Description Rule Click RULE to set statistics region, name, direction. Click Setting to set alarm parameters. OSD Overlay: Check the box here; you can view the people amount on the surveillance video. Entry No.: You can set people entry amount. System can generate an Alarm alarm once the amount has exceeded the threshold.
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Parameter Description At the end of the alarm, the recording extends for a period of time. The time Delay range is from 10 seconds to 300 seconds. Select the check box and select the channel for tour. When an alarm occurs, the local interface of the NVR device displays the selected channel screen.
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Figure 4-149 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-41. Table 4-41 Parameter Description Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Region Set queue detection region. Alarm Type Select Queue People No. Alarm or Queue Time Alarm. Configure the period and in the set time range, the corresponding configuration Period item will be linked to start the alarm.
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Parameter Description Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device sends an email to the set mailbox to notify the user. Send Email You need to set the email first. For details, see "4.12.6 Email." Select the check box and select the needed recording channel (support multiple choices).
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Figure 4-150 Step 2 Select a channel number and then check the box to enable the function. Step 3 Click Setting button. The Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 4-151. Figure 4-151 Step 4 Set arm/disarm period. There are two modes for you to set the period so that the system can detect the specified zone.
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Define for several days of a week: Click before each day one by one, the icon switches to . You can define the period for the selected days simultaneously. Define the period by editing. Click the of the corresponding date, and then set the period on the pop-up interface.
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Step 2 Select the Enable check box to enable ANPR. Step 3 Click Regular (default), Blacklist or Whitelist tab to configure it. Before activate blacklist alarm or whitelist alarm, you need to add the corresponding plate information. Refer to "4.7.3.2 B/W List" for detailed information. ...
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Parameter Description At the end of the alarm, the recording extends for a period of time. The time Delay range is from 10 seconds to 300 seconds. Select the check box and select the channel for tour. When an alarm occurs, the local interface of the NVR device displays the selected channel screen.
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Figure 4-153 Step 2 Select a channel and then click Add. System displays Add interface. See Figure 4-154. Figure 4-154 Step 3 Input human face library name and then click Save. System successfully saves the face library. Table of Contents 219...
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Adding Face Pictures You can add face pictures to the existing libraries one by one or by batch, or add from the detected faces. To add face pictures one by one or by batch, you need to get the pictures from the USB storage device.
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Figure 4-156 Step 4 Click to add a face picture. The Browse interface is displayed. See Figure 4-157. Figure 4-157 Step 5 Select a face picture and enter the registration information. See Figure 4-158. Table of Contents 221...
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Figure 4-158 Step 6 Click OK. The system prompts the registration is successful. Step 7 On the Details interface, click Search. The system prompts modeling is successful. See Figure 4-159. If the system prompts the message indicating modeling is in process, wait a while and then click Search again.
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Adding Face Pictures in Batch System supports batch add if you want to import several human face image at the same time. Step 1 Give a name to the face picture by referring to the following table. See Table 4-43. Table 4-43 Naming format Description...
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blacklist/whitelist and then trigger the corresponding alarm linkage. After enable black/whitelist, on the preview interface, the plate in the blacklist is displayed as red on the plate list, the plate in the whitelist is displayed as green on the plate list. For the plate not in the black/whitelist, the plate is displayed as white.
Figure 4-162 Import/Export Black/whitelist System supports export black/whitelist to the USB device, or import black/whitelist from the USB device. System supports .csv or .xlsx file. The export file format is .csv. Import black/whitelist: Click Import and then select the corresponding file, click Browse to import the file.
Figure 4-163 Step 4 In the Type list, select the event type; In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the specific time. Step 5 Click Search. The search results are displayed. Step 6 Click Backup to back up the search results into the external storage device. ...
Figure 4-164 4.8.3 Alarm Input Step 1 Select Main menu > ALARM > ALARM INPUT, The ALARM INPUT interface is displayed. See Figure 4-165. Step 2 There are four alarm types. Local alarm: After connect the alarm device to the NVR alarm input port, system can trigger the corresponding alarm operations when there is alarm signal from the alarm input port to the NVR.
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Figure 4-165 Step 3 Set Alarm In channel number and then select the Enable check box to enable the function. Step 4 Configure parameters. See Table 4-44. Table 4-44 Parameter Description Alarm in Select a channel to set alarm. Enable Check the box to enable the function.
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Parameter Description Show Check box to enable a pop-up message in your local host PC. Message Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device uploads an alarm signal to the network (including the alarm center). Alarm Upload This function is for some series products only.
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Parameter Description Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the dropdown Voice list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs. Prompts Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage" to add audio file first. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs. Step 5 Click Apply.
Step 3 Click Apply. 4.8.5 Video Detection The video detection adopts the computer image and graphics process technology. It can analyze the video and check there is considerable changing or not. Once video has changed considerably (such as there is any moving object, video is distorted), system can trigger the corresponding alarm activation operations.
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Table 4-45 Parameter Description Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the motion detection. Region Click Setting to define the motion detection region. Enable or disable the motion detection function. Check the box Enable MD enable the function. Period Define a period during which the motion detection is active.
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Parameter Description At the end of the alarm, the recording extends for a period of time. The time Delay range is from 10 seconds to 300 seconds. Tour Select the check box and select the channel for tour. When an alarm occurs, the local interface of the NVR device displays the selected channel screen.
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Drag on the screen to select the region that you want to detect. The selected area shows the color that represents the region. Configure the parameters. See Table 4-46. Table 4-46 Parameter Description Name Enter a name for the region. Every region of every channel has an individual sensitivity value.
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Define for several days of a week: Click before each day, the icon switches to . On the timeline of any selected day, click the half-hour blocks to select the active periods, all the days with will take the same settings. ...
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Figure 4-171 Step 2 To configure the settings for the tampering detection parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detect. " The Tampering function does not have region and sensitivity items. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. Click Default to restore the default setting. ...
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Figure 4-172 Step 2 To configure the settings for the video loss detection parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detect." The video loss function does not have region and sensitivity items. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. Click Default to restore the default setting. ...
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Figure 4-173 Step 2 To configure the settings for the scene change parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detect." The scene change function does not have region and sensitivity items. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. Click Default to restore the default setting. ...
Figure 4-174 Step 2 To configure the settings for the PIR alarm parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detect." Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. Click Default to restore the default setting. Click Copy, in the Copy dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want ...
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Figure 4-175 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-47. Table 4-47 Parameter Description Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set. Input Check the box here, system can generate an alarm once the audio input is abnormal abnormal. Intensity Check the box here, system can generate an alarm once the audio volume change...
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Parameter Description Show Check box to enable a pop-up message in your local host PC. Message Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device uploads an alarm signal to the network (including the alarm center). Alarm Upload This function is for some series products only.
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Parameter Description Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the dropdown Voice list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs. Prompts Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage" to add audio file first. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.
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Figure 4-176 Step 2 Select a channel and alarm type, enable the thermal alarm function. Step 3 Select fire mode and then enable this function (If the alarm type is Fire Alarm). System supports preset mode and zone excluded mode. ...
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Parameter Description Select the check box. When an alarm occurs, the NVR device uploads an alarm signal to the network (including the alarm center). Alarm Upload This function is for some series products only. You need to set the alarm center first. For details, see "4.12.9 Alarm ...
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Parameter Description Check the box and then select the corresponding audio file from the dropdown Voice list. System plays the audio file when the alarm occurs. Prompts Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage" to add audio file first. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the buzzer when an alarm occurs. Step 5 Click Apply.
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Figure 4-180 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-49. Table 4-49 Parameter Description Click the corresponding tab to set different abnormality events. HDD: Sets process method when there is a HDD event such as HDD error, no HDD, no space. See Figure 4-177. ...
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Parameter Description Set the maximum number of allowable wrong password entries. The account will be locked after your entries exceed the maximum number Attempts For Illegal Login type only. Set how long the account is locked for. The value ranges from 1 minute to 60 minutes.
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Parameter Description Tour Select the check box and select the channel for tour. When an alarm occurs, the local interface of the NVR device displays the selected channel screen. You need to set the time interval and mode for tour first, see "4.16.2 Tour." ...
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Figure 4-181 Step 2 In the POS SEARCH box, enter the information such as transaction number on your receipt, amount, or product name. Step 4 In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the time period that you want to search the POS transaction information.
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Figure 4-182 Step 2 Configure the settings for the POS parameters. See Table 4-50. Table 4-50 Parameter Description In the POS Name list, select the POS machine that you want to configures settings for. Click to modify the POS name. POS Name ...
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Parameter Description In the Connect Type list, select the connection protocol type. Click , the IP Address interface is displayed. Connect Type In the Source IP box, enter the IP address (the machine that is connected to the Device) that sends messages. Convert Select a character encoding mode.
Figure 4-183 Step 2 Set privacy information. Step 3 Click OK button. 4.9.2.2 Connection type Connection type is UDP or TCP. Step 1 Select Connect Type as UDP, TCP_CLINET or TCP. Step 2 Click The IP Address interface is displayed. See Figure 4-184. Figure 4-184 Step 3 Source IP and Port.
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Figure 4-185 Step 5 In the Type list, select the log type that you want to view (System, Config, Storage, Record, Account, Clear, Playback, and Connection) or select All to view all logs. Step 6 In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the time period to search, and then click Search.
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Click Backup to back up the logs into the USB storage device. Click Clear to remove all logs. 4.10.2 System 4.10.2.1 Version Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > VERSION, you can go to VERSION interface. You can view NVR version information. Slight different may be found on the user interface. 4.10.2.2 HDD Info You can view the HDD quantity, HDD type, total space, free space, status, and S.M.A.R.T information.
Here is for you to view current video bit rate (kb/s) and resolution. Select Main Menu > OPERATION > INFOMATION > BPS, the BPS interface is displayed. See Figure 4-188. Figure 4-188 4.10.2.4 Device Status You can view fan running status such as speed, CPU temperature, and memory. Select Main Menu >...
Figure 4-189 4.10.2.5 HDD Health Detection You can view HDD health status. System supports Seagate SKYHAWK series 4T and higher HDD. It displays HDD name, space, manufacturer, Serial No., and health status. Step 1 Select Main Menu > OPERATION > INFOMATION > HDD Health Detection. The HDD Health Detection interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-190 Step 2 Double-click the HDD in the list, system displays the detection report. Step 3 Select an item in the list, system displays the corresponding report. System displays the curve report of the recent week by default. 4.10.3 Network 4.10.3.1 Online User You can view the online user information or block any user for a period of time.
Figure 4-191 4.10.3.2 Network Load Network load means the data flow which measures the transmission capability. You can view the information such as data receiving speed and sending speed. Step 1 Select Main Menu > INFO > NETWORK > LOAD The LOAD interface is displayed.
Figure 4-192 Step 2 Click the LAN name that you want to view, for example, LAN1. The system displays the information of data sending speed and receiving speed. System displays LAN1 load by default. Only one LAN load can be displayed at one time. 4.10.3.3 Network Test You can test the network connection status between the Device and other devices.
Figure 4-193 Step 2 In the Destination IP box, enter the IP address. Step 3 Click Test. After testing is completed, the test result is displayed. You can check the evaluation for average delay, packet loss, and network status. 4.10.4 Maintenance and Management 4.10.4.1 Device Maintenance When the Device has been running for a long time, you can configure the auto reboot when the Device is not working.
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Figure 4-194 Step 4 Configure the settings for the system maintenance parameters. See Table 4-52. Table 4-52 Parameter Description Auto Reboot In the Auto Reboot list, select the reboot time. In the Case Fan Mode list, you can select Always run or Auto. If you select Auto, the case fan will stop or start according to the external conditions such as the Device temperature.
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When you open the IMP/EXP interface, the system refreshes the devices and sets the current directory as the first root directory. Click Format to format the USB storage device. Exporting System Settings Step 1 Select Main Menu > OPERATION > SYSTEM MAITAIN > IMP/EXP. The IMP/EXP interface is displayed.
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Figure 4-196 Step 4 Click Export. There is a folder under the name style of "Config_[YYYYMMDDhhmmss]". Double-click this folder to view the backup files. 4.10.4.3 Default This function is for admin account only. You can select the settings that you want to restore to the factory default. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
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Figure 4-197 Step 2 Restore the settings. Select the settings that you want to restore, and then click Apply. The system starts restoring the selected settings. Click Factory Default, and then click OK. The system starts restoring the whole settings.
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Figure 4-198 Step 3 Click System Upgrade. The System Upgrade interface is displayed. See Figure 4-199. Figure 4-199 Table of Contents 267...
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Step 4 Click the file that you want to upgrade. The selected file is displayed in the Update File box. Step 5 Click Start. 4.10.4.4.2 Online Upgrade When the Device is connected to Internet, you can use online upgrade function to upgrade the system.
Manual check: Click Manual Check. The system starts checking the new versions. After checking is completed, the check result is displayed. If the "It is the latest version" text is displayed, you do not need to upgrade. If the text indicating there is a new version, go to the step 3. . ...
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Step 3 Select backup device and then set channel, file start time and end time. Step 4 Click Search button, system begins search. All matched files are listed below. System automatically calculates the capacity needed and remained. Step 5 System only backup files with a √ before channel name. You can use Fn or cancel button to delete √...
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Figure 4-202 Table 4-53 Parameter Description Multi-address: Two Ethernet ports work separately through either of which you can request the Device to provide the services such as HTTP and RTSP. You need to configure a default Ethernet port (usually the Ethernet port 1 by default) to request the services from the device end such as DHCP, Email and FTP.
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Parameter Description This setting is available only when the Multi-address is selected in the Net Mode list. In the IP Version list, you can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are IP Version supported for access. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Device. Enable the DHCP function.
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Figure 4-203 Step 2 Configure the settings for the connection parameters. See Table 4-54. The connection parameters except Max Connection cannot take effects until the Device has been restarted. Table 4-54 Parameter Description The allowable maximum clients accessing the Device at the same Max Connection time, such as WEB, Platform, and Mobile Phone.
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The default value setting is 554. You can enter the value according RTSP Port to your actual situation. Data transmission. The value range is from 1 through 65535. The POS Port default value is 38800. HTTPS Enable Enable HTTPS. HTTPS communication port. The default value setting is 443. You HTTPS Port can enter the value according to your actual situation.
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The system pops up a message to indicate the successfully saved. The IP address appears on the PPPoE interface. You can use this IP address to access the Device. When the PPPoE function is enabled, the IP address on the TCP/IP interface cannot be modified.
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Figure 4-205 Step 2 Configure the settings for the DDNS parameters. See Table 4-55. Table 4-55 Parameter Description Enable the DDNS function. Enable After enabling DDNS function, the third-party might collect your Device information. DDNS Type Type and address of DDNS service provider. Type: Dyndns DDNS;...
If the web interface of the Device is displayed, the configuration is successful. If not, the configuration is failed. 4.12.5 UPnP You can map the relationship between the LAN and the WAN to access the Device on the LAN through the IP address on the WAN. Preparations Login the router to set the WAN port to enable the IP address to connect into the WAN.
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Figure 4-207 Step 2 Configure the settings for the UPnP parameters. See Table 4-56. Table 4-56 Parameter Description Enable the UPnP function. Indicates the status of UPnP function. Status Offline: Failed. Online: Succeeded. Enter IP address of router on the LAN. LAN IP After mapping succeeded, the system obtains IP address automatically without performing any configurations.
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Parameter Description mapping ports are not occupied or limited. The internal and external ports of TCP and UDP must be the same and cannot be modified. Click to modify the external port. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. In the browser, enter http://WAN IP: External IP port.
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Table 4-57 Parameter Description Enable Enable the email function. Enter the address of SMTP server of sender’s email account. SMTP Server Enter the port value of SMTP server. The default value setting is Port 25. You can enter the value according to your actual situation. User Name Enter the user name and password of sender’s email account.
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Browser to manage and control the Device from the software. Preparations Install the software that can manage and control the SNMP, such as MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser Obtain the MIB files that correspond to the current version from the technical support. ...
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Parameter Description Select the check box of SNMP version(s) that you are using. Version The default version is V3. There is a risk of select V1 or V2. SNMP Port Indicates the monitoring port on the agent program. Read Community Indicates the read/write strings supported by the agent program.
Figure 4-210 Step 2 Configure the settings for the multicast parameters. See Table 4-59. Table 4-59 Parameter Description Enable Enable the multicast function. Enter the IP address that you want to use as the multicast IP. IP Address The IP address ranges from 224.0.0.0 through 239.255.255.255. Enter the port for the multicast.
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Figure 4-211 Step 2 Configure the settings for the alarm center parameters. See Table 4-60. Table 4-60 Parameter Description Enable Enable the alarm center function. In the Protocol Type list, select protocol type. The default is Protocol Type ALARM CENTER. Host IP The IP address and communication port of the PC installed with Port...
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Figure 4-212 Step 2 Configure the settings for the register parameters. See Table 4-61. Table 4-61 Function Description Enable Enable the register function. Enter the server IP address or the server domain that you want to Server IP Address register to. Port Enter the port of the server.
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For details, see Introduction of P2P Operations. Connect the NVR device to the Internet, otherwise P2P can not run properly. Step 1 Select Main Menu > NETWORK > P2P. The P2P interface is displayed. See Figure 4-213. Figure 4-213 Step 2 Enable the P2P function. After the P2P function is enabled and connected to the Internet, the system will collects your information for remote access, and the information includes but not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial number.
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access and manage the device in the WAN. For details, refer to the P2P operation manual. You can also enter the QR code of Cell Phone Client and Device SN by clicking on the top right of the interfaces after you have entered the Main Menu. To use this function, take adding device into Cell Phone Client as an example.
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Step 4 After device registration on mobile App, click Start Preview and you can see the monitor screen. 4.12.12802.1X Device needs to pass 802.1x certification to enter the LAN. Step 1 Select Main Menu > NETWORK > 802.1x. The 802.1x interface is displayed. See Figure 4-215 or Figure 4-216. Figure 4-215 Table of Contents 288...
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Figure 4-216 Step 2 Select the Ethernet card you want to certify. Step 3 Select Enable and configure parameters. See Table 4-62. Table 4-62 Parameter Description PEAP: protected EAP protocol. Authentication TLS: Transport Layer Security. Provide privacy and data integrity ...
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4.13.1 Basic You can set basic storage parameters. Step 1 Select Main Menu > STORAGE > BASIC. The Basic interface is displayed. See Figure 4-217. Figure 4-217 Step 2 Set parameters. See Table 4-63. Table 4-63 Parameter Description Configure the settings for the situation all the read/write discs are full, and there is no more free disc.
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Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup. 4.13.2 Schedule You can set schedule record and schedule snapshot. NVR can record or snapshot as you specified. For detailed information, refer to "4.1.4.6.1 Schedule Record" and "4.1.4.6.2 Schedule Snapshot ". 4.13.3 HDD You can view and sett HDD properties and format HDD.
After you set schedule record or schedule snapshot function, set auto record/snapshot function so that the NVR can automatically record or snapshot. For detailed information, refer to "4.1.4.6.3 Record Control". 4.13.5 Advance (HDD Group) You can set HDD group, and HDD group setup for main stream, sub stream and snapshot operation.
This function is for some series product only. The HDD detect function is to detect HDD current status so that you can clearly understand the HDD performance and replace the malfunction HDD. There are two detect types: Quick detect is to detect via the universal system files. System can quickly complete the HDD scan.
When system is detecting HDD, click Stop Detect to stop current detection. Click Start Detect to detect again. 4.13.6.2 Detect Report After the detect operation, you can go to the detect report to view corresponding information. Replace the malfunction HDD in case there is data loss. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
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Figure 4-222 Figure 4-223 4.13.7 RAID RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a data storage virtualization technology that Table of Contents 295...
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combines multiple physical HDD components into a single logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. RAID function is for some series products only. Slight difference may be found on the user interface. The NVR supports RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, and RAID 10. Local hot spare supports ...
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Figure 4-224 Step 2 You can click Create RAID or Create Manually, and all the disks involved will be formatted. Click Create RAID, the system will create RAID automatically. If there is no existing RAID and no hot spare disk, the system will create RAID5 and a hot spare disk automatically.
Business First: Resource priority is assigned to business operations. Balance: Resource is evenly distributed to RAID sync and business operations. 4.13.7.2 Raid Info You can view the existing RAID information, including type, disk space, hot spare, and status. Select Main Menu >...
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Figure 4-226 Step 2 Click the icon behind a disk. Step 3 The New Hotspare interface is displayed. See Figure 4-227 (New hot spare (local) or Figure 4-228 (New hot spare (global). Figure 4-227 Table of Contents 299...
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Figure 4-228 Step 4 You can select Local Hotspare or Global Hotspare. Local Hotspare: Select the target disk, and the new disk will serve as the hot spare disk of the selected disk. Global Hotspare: the new disk will serve as the hot spare disk of the entire RAID. ...
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Step 2 Click The Edit dialogue box is displayed. See Figure 4-230. You can configure the Resolution, Frame Rate, Bit Rate and Record Time for the selected channel. Figure 4-230 Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings. Then the system will calculate the time period that can be used for storage according to the channels settings and HDD capacity.
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Figure 4-232 Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage Step 1 On the REC ESTIMATE interface, click the Known Time tab. The Known Time interface is displayed. See Figure 4-233. Figure 4-233 Step 2 In the Time box, enter the time period that you want to record. In the Capacity box, the required HDD capacity is displayed.
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Figure 4-234 Step 2 Configure the settings for the FTP settings parameters. See Table 4-65. Table 4-65 Parameter Description Enable Enable the FTP upload function. Select FTP type. FTP type FTP: Plaintext transmission. SFTP: Encrypted transmission (recommended) ...
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Parameter Description Create folder on FTP server. If you do not enter the name of remote directory, system automatically creates the folders according to the IP and time. Remote Directory If you enter the name of remote directory, the system creates ...
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After setting RS-232 parameters, the NVR can use the COM port to connect to other device to debug and operate. Step 1 Select MAIN MENU > SYSTEM >RS232. The RS232 interface is displayed. See Figure 4-235. Figure 4-235 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-66. Table 4-66 Parameter Description...
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Parameter Description The actual product shall prevail. Baud Rate Select Baud rate, which is 115200 by default. Data Bits It ranges from 5 to 8, which is 8 by default. Stop Bits It includes 1 and 2. Parity It includes none, odd, even, mark and null. Step 3 Click Apply.
Table 4-67 Parameter Description In the Type list, you can select Network Access, Sync Time-Whitelist, Forbid Ping and Semi Join. Network Access: Configure access right of IP host. Sync Time-Whitelist: Allow designated IP host to synchronize Type or change Device time. Prevent multiple IP hosts from synchronizing system time with one Device repeatedly.
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Figure 4-237 Step 2 Select Enable to enable function in the Type list. Step 3 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-68. Table 4-68 Parameter Description After enabling this function, the alarm triggered by the NVR Mobile Phone Push can be pushed to the mobile phone. This function is enable by default.
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Step 4 Click Apply to complete the settings. 4.15 Account You can manage users, user group and ONVIF user, set admin security questions. For the user name, the string max length is 31-byte, and for the user group, the string max length is 15-byte.
Figure 4-239 Step 3 Input the user name, password, select the group it belongs to from the dropdown list. Then you can check the corresponding rights for current user. See Table 4-69. Table 4-69 Parameter Description User Name Enter a user name and password for the account. Password Confirm Password Re-enter the password.
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Step 1 Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > User, click of the corresponding user. The Modify User interface is displayed. See Figure 4-240. Figure 4-240 Step 2 Check the box to enable Modify Password function. Enter old password and then enter new password twice.
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Figure 4-241 Step 4 Click Back. 4.15.2 Group Step 1 Select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > Group. The Group interface is displayed. See Figure 4-242. Figure 4-242 Table of Contents 312...
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Step 2 Click Add Group button in Figure 4-242. The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 4-243. Step 3 Enter group name and then input some memo information if necessary. Check the box to select authorities. Figure 4-243 Step 4 Click OK. Click to modify the corresponding group information, click to delete the...
Figure 4-244 Step 2 Check the box to enable Reset password function. This function is enabled by default. Step 3 Input proper security questions and answers. Step 4 Click OK. After you successfully set security questions, you can answer the security questions to reset admin password.
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Figure 4-245 Step 2 Click Add User button. The Add User interface is displayed. See Figure 4-246. Figure 4-246 Step 3 Set user name, password and then select group from the dropdown list. Step 4 Click OK to complete setup. Table of Contents 315...
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Click to modify corresponding user information, click to delete current user. 4.16 Output and Display 4.16.1 Display You can configure the display effect such as displaying time title and channel title, adjusting image transparency, and selecting the resolution. Step 1 Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > Display. The Display interface is displayed.
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Parameter Description IVS Rule Select the check box to display the IVS rules in the preview interface. This function is for some series products only. Original Scale Click Setting and select the channel to restore the corresponding channel image to the original scale. Main Screen Select VGA+HDMI1 or HDMI2.
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Figure 4-248 On the top right of the live view screen, use the left mouse button or press Shift to switch between (image switching is allowed) and (image switching is not allowed) to turn on/off the tour function. On the navigation bar, click to enable the tour and click to disable it.
Parameter Description Display all channel groups under the current Window Split setting. Add a channel group: Click Add, in the pop-up Add Group channel, select the channels to form a group, and then click Save. Delete a channel group: Select the check box of any channel ...
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System adopts the basic window mode as the new window name. For example, if you select the 8 display mode, the default name is Split8. In regular mode, drag the mouse in the preview frame; you can merge several small windows to one window so that you can get you desired split mode.
Figure 4-251 4.17 Audio The audio function is to manage audio files and set schedule play function. It is to realize audio broadcast activation function. This function is for some series product only. 4.17.1 File Manage You can add audio files, listen to audio files, rename and delete audio files, and configure the audio volume.
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Figure 4-252 Step 2 Click Add. The Add interface is displayed. See Figure 4-253. NVR supports USB port to import audio file only. Figure 4-253 Step 3 Select the audio file and then click Import. Table of Contents 322...
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System supports MP3 and PCM audio format. Step 4 Click OK to start importing audio files from the USB storage device. If the importing is successful, the audio files will display in the File Manager interface. 4.17.2 Schedule You can configure the settings to play the audio files during the defined time period. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
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Parameter Description defined period. Includes two options: MIC and Audio. It is MIC by default. The MIC function shares the same port with talkback function and the latter has the priority. Output Some series products do not have audio port. The actual product shall prevail.
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The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 4-256. Figure 4-256 Step 3 Input group name and select one or more channels. Step 4 Click Save button to complete broadcast group setup. On the broadcast interface, click to change group setup, click to delete group.
Figure 4-257 4.18 USB Device Auto Pop-up After you inserted the USB device, system can auto detect it and pop up the following dialogue box. It allows you to conveniently backup file, log, configuration or update system. See Figure 4-258. Refer to "4.17.1 File Manage", "4.10.1 Log", "4.10.4.2 IMP/EXP", and "4.10.4.4 System Update "...
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When you see corresponding dialogue box "System is shutting down…" Do not click power on-off button directly. Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shutdown device directly when device is running (especially when it is recording.) ...
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Figure 4-260 Figure 4-261 Remote Control Press the power button on the remote for at least 3 seconds. Press the power button at the rear panel of the device. Table of Contents 328...
Auto Resume after Power Failure The system can automatically backup video file and resume previous working status after power failure. Table of Contents 329...
5 Web Operation The interfaces in the Manual are used for introducing the operations and only for reference. The actual interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern. ...
Step 2 Enter the user name and password. The default administrator account is admin. The password is the one that was configured during initial settings. To security your account, it is recommended to keep the password properly and change it regularly. Click to display the password.
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Figure 5-3 Step 3 Click OK. The reset type interface is displayed. See Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4 Step 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan the QR code and get the security code. Table of Contents 332...
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You can get the security code twice by scanning the same QR code. If you need to get the security code once again, refresh the interface. Use the security code received in your email box to reset the password within 24 hours;...
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Figure 5-6 Table 5-1 Icon Description Includes configuration menu through which you can configure camera settings, network settings, storage settings, system settings, account settings, and view information. None Displays system date and time. When you point to , the current user account is displayed. ...
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Icon Description Includes eight function tiles: LIVE, PLAYBACK, AI, ALARM, POS, OPERATION, BACKUP, DISPLAY, and AUDIO. Click each tile to open the configuration interface of the tile. LIVE: You can perform the operations such as viewing real-time video, configuring channel layout, setting PTZ controls, and using smart talk and instant record functions if needed.
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6 Glossary DHCP: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol. It is one of the TCP/IP protocol cluster. It is principally used to assign temporary IP addresses to computers on a network. DDNS: DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) is a service that maps Internet domain names to IP addresses.
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7 FAQ Questions Solutions NVR cannot boot up Input power is not correct. properly. Power connection is not correct. Power switch button is damaged. Program upgrade is wrong. HDD malfunction or something wrong with HDD ribbon. ...
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Questions Solutions Setup is not correct Time display Battery contact is not correct or voltage is too low. correct. Crystal is broken. Front panel PTZ error PTZ decoder setup, connection or installation is not correct. ...
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Questions Solutions Alarm setup is not correct. Alarm signal cannot been Alarm output has been open manually. disarmed. Input device error or connection is not correct. Some program versions may have this problem. Please upgrade your system. ...
Questions Solutions Please make sure the IPC has booted up. IPC network connection is right and it is online IPC IP is in the blacklist. I can not connect to the The device has connected to the too many IPC. It cannot transmit the video.
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Otherwise it may result in HDD malfunction. Please make sure the device is away from the direct sunlight or other heating sources. Please keep the sound ventilation. Please check and maintain the device regularly. Table of Contents 341...
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations Cybersecurity is more than just a buzzword: it’s something that pertains to every device that is connected to the internet. IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less susceptible to attacks.
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The account lock feature is enabled by default, and we recommend you to keep it on to guarantee the account security. If an attacker attempts to log in with the wrong password several times, the corresponding account and the source IP address will be locked. Change Default HTTP and Other Service Ports We suggest you to change default HTTP and other service ports into any set of numbers between 1024~65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you...
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In order to better ensure the safety of equipment and reduce potential cyber risks, we recommend: Disable the port mapping function of the router to avoid direct access to the intranet devices from external network. The network should be partitioned and isolated according to the actual network needs. ...
Appendix 2 HDD Capacity Calculation Calculate total capacity needed by each device according to video recording (video recording type and video file storage time). Step 1: According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity that is the capacity of each channel needed for each hour, unit Mbyte.
Appendix 3 Compatible Network Camera List Please note all the models in the following list for reference only. For those products not included in the list, please contact your local retailer or technical supporting engineer for detailed information. Manufact Model Version Video Encode Audio/Vid...
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Manufact Model Version Video Encode Audio/Vid Protocol √ SNC-VM630 1.5.0 H264 Private √ - SANYO VCC-HDN400 H264 ONVIF Compatible Network Camera List 350...
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