501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Read this page before you go to the job site! For maximum control and convenience, your system should be connected to the Internet via a local network router. For installation, you must be able to access this network through a personal computer. Internet connectivity allows you to use OvrC, a powerful remote maintenance service.
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Safety Tips Handle this device with care. The performance and lifespan of the hard drive is affected by temperature. Use this device in Do not strike or shake this device. temperatures ranging from 14–131 °F. Do not operate this device beyond its specified Handle the hard drive with care.
Box Contents The following materials are included in your package: This quick-start guide The Luma NVR Extra screws for mounting an additional internal hard drive into your NVR SATA cables for connecting an additional internal hard drive in your NVR...
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Set Up the Hardware ß or à Optional local video monitor LCD Monitor/Flat Panel TV AC Power Optional Camera(s) USB Mouse Network Gateway Caution: Do not power up the NVR until these steps are complete. 1.
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Download and Install the Luma Utility Visit your product page at SnapAV.com and download the Luma Utility installer. Once it has downloaded, double-click on the Luma Utility icon to run the installer. You can click through and accept the defaults.
Set the IP Address At the top of the right column of the Luma Utility, make a note of the IP address. You will need this in the next step. Deselect the Enable DHCP box to make the IP address static.
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Restart your browser and return to your recorder’s login window. Enter admin for both the user name and password. You might get a pop-up message* that asks you whether you want to run the Luma Web Components plug-in. You must allow the plug-in to access your system.
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501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Check the Cameras After log-in, your screen shows the live page, which should look similar to the illustration at right. If a camera is out, check its connection to your NVR, and ensure that it is powered up. Edit Camera Settings (Optional) To adjust camera settings, click on the settings icon ).
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Set Up Dynamic DNS This allows you to connect to your surveillance system from anywhere, via the Internet, using a web address that’s easy to remember. Click on Configure this Recorder > Network Settings > DDNS. Click the box labeled Enable DDNS, then choose a type from the DDNS Type menu.
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Set Up Port Forwarding Port forwarding is typically found under the Applications & Gaming section of your router. To complete port forwarding, you will need: the IP address of the NVR (found under Remote Configuration > Network Settings > TCP/IP, in the box labeled IPv4 Address), and the server and HTTP port, which you set on page 7.
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501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Change Camera Passwords Next you must change the passwords of the cameras attached directly to your NVR. Default passwords make plug-and-play installation possible, but represent a security risk after installation. We strongly recommend that you change the password. Click on Camera Management >...
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Create Users and Set Passwords Click on Configure this Recorder > User Management. Change the Admin Password Click on the admin account, then click Modify. Passwords cannot be longer than 16 characters. To ensure compatibility with the local interface, passwords can only contain numbers, letters, spaces, and the following special characters: .
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501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide Calibrate the System Time Click on Configure this Recorder > Device Parameters > Time Settings. Synchronize the Time Choose your time zone. North American time zones range from GMT-10:00 (Hawaii) to GMT-03:30 (Newfoundland). By default, the system uses network time protocol (NTP) to synchronize your system to Coordinated Universal Time.
501 Series NVR Quick Start Guide You’re Done! Your system is now operational. Next Steps Next, you’ll want to customize your system for your customer’s needs. Using the simple web interface, you can: Set protocols for remote computers for when they log in to the surveillance system. Change the cameras’...
SnapAV.com. 3-Year Limited Warranty This Luma Surveillance™ product has a 3-Year Limited Warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused, modified or disassembled.
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