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  • Page 1 User's Manual V4.1.1...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Foreword General This manual introduces the functions and operations of the NVR device (hereinafter referred to as "the Device"). Note that not all functions covered in this manual are available depending on the actual model used. Safety Instructions The following categorized signal words with defined meanings might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard that, if not avoided, will result...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards And Warnings

    Important Safeguards and Warnings The following statements describe the correct application methods for 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 stored after reading for future reference. Operating Requirements ●...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Overview 1.2 Features 2 Front and Rear Panel 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 1U POE NVR Series (NVR-MX08POE, NVR-MX16POE, NVR- FX08POE, NVR-FX16POE) 2.2.2 2U NVR Series (NVR-7516K, NVR-EL32, NVR-EL64) 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2.1 1U POE NVR Series (NVR-MX08POE, NVR-MX16POE, NVR- FX08POE, NVR-FX16POE) 2.2.2 2U POE NVR Series (NVR-7516K)
  • Page 5 3.4.1 NVR-MX, NVR-FX and NVR-7516K Series 3.4.2 NVR-EL Series 4 Local Basic Operation 4.1 Getting Started 4.1.1 Booting up 4.1.2 Device Initialization 4.1.3 Resetting Password 4.1.3.1 Enabling Password Reset Function (If Available) 4.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface with Security Questions 4.1.3.3 Factory Reset Button (If Applicable) 4.1.4 Startup Wizard 4.1.4.1 General Settings...
  • Page 6 4.3 Live View 4.3.1 Live View 4.3.2 Navigation bar 4.3.3 Live View Control Interface 4.3.3.1 Instant Replay 4.3.3.2 Digital Zoom 4.3.3.3 Instant Backup 4.3.3.4 Manual Snapshot 4.3.3.5 Two-way Talk 4.3.3.6 Switch Bit Streams 4.3.3.7 Shortcut Menu 4.3.3.8 Picture Search 4.3.4 Adding IC Home Devices 4.3.5 Sequence 4.3.6 Fisheye (Optional) 4.3.6.1 Fisheye de-warp during preview interface...
  • Page 7 4.6.3 Smart Search Playback 4.6.4 Picture Search Playback 4.6.5 Tag Playback 4.6.5.1 Add Tag 4.6.5.2 Play back Tagged files 4.6.5.3 Tag Manager 4.6.5.4 Modify 4.6.5.5 Delete 4.6.6 Playback Image 4.6.7 Subperiod Playback 4.6.8 File List 4.6.8.1 Lock or Unlock File 4.6.9 Other Aux Functions 4.6.9.1 Digital Zoom 4.6.9.2 Switch Channel...
  • Page 8 4.7.2.4.2 Intrusion 4.7.2.4.3 Abandoned Object Detection 4.7.2.4.4 Fast Moving 4.7.2.4.5 Crowd Gathering 4.7.2.4.6 Parking 4.7.2.4.7 Missing Object Detection 4.7.2.4.8 Loitering Detection 4.7.2.5 Video Metadata 4.7.2.6 Crowd Distribution 4.7.2.7 People Counting 4.7.2.7.1 People Counting 4.7.2.7.2 Queuing 4.7.2.8 Heat map 4.7.2.9 ANPR 4.7.2.10 iMD 4.7.3 Database 4.7.3.1 Creating Face Database...
  • Page 9 4.8.9 Disarming 4.9 Operation and Maintenance 4.9.1 Log 4.9.2 System 4.9.2.1 System Version 4.9.2.2 HDD Info 4.9.2.3 BPS 4.9.3 Network 4.9.3.1 Online User 4.9.3.2 Network Load 4.9.3.3 Network Test 4.9.4 Maintenance and Management 4.9.4.1 Device Maintenance 4.9.4.2 Exporting System Settings 4.9.4.3 Default 4.9.4.4 System Update 4.9.4.4.1 Upgrading NVR Firmware...
  • Page 10 4.12.7 Disk Check 4.12.7.1 Manual Check 4.12.7.2 Detect Report 4.12.7.3 Disk Health Monitoring 4.12.8 RAID 4.12.8.1 Creation Manager 4.12.8.2 Raid Info 4.12.8.3 Hot Spare Disk 4.12.9 Record Estimate 4.12.9.1 Calculating Recording Time 4.12.9.2 Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage 4.12.10 FTP 4.13 System 4.13.1General 4.13.2 RS232...
  • Page 11 4.16.3 Customized Display 4.17 Audio 4.17.1 File Management 4.17.2 Audio Play 4.18 USB Device Auto Pop-up 4.19 Shutdown 5 Web Operation 5.1 Network Connection 5.2 Web Login 5.3 Web Main Menu Glossary Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations Appendix 2 HDD Capacity Calculation...

  • Page 12: Features

    1. Features 1.1 Overview The IC Realtime NVR series are high-performance network video recorders. The NVRs support local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu operation, and remote management and control function. The IC Realtime NVRs supports center storage, front-end storage and client-end storage.
  • Page 13 Feature Description ● Responds to external alarm simultaneously (within 200MS), based on the user’s pre-defined relay setup, the NVR can process the alarm input correctly and prompt the user by screen and voice (support pre-recorded audio). ● Supports central alarm server setup so that alarm information Alarm can remotely notify users automatically.

  • Page 14: Front And Rear Panel

    2. Front and Rear Panel 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 1U POE NVR Series (NVR-MX08POE, NVR-MX16POE, NVR- FX08POE, NVR-FX16POE) The 1U series front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Icon Name Function The IC Realtime Logo will light up indicating its power on status.
  • Page 15 Power Button Power switch Turns NVR on/ off The Power Status LED / IC Realtime Logo will light on when powered on. If the unit is not booting all the way up and the LED is turning on and off it could be a power...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Use the provided key to open Hard Drive bay Lock 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2.1 1U POE NVR Series (NVR-MX08POE, NVR-MX16POE, NVR- FX08POE, NVR-FX16POE) The NVR-FX08POE and NVR-MX08POE front panel is shown in Figure 2-4. The NVR-FX16POE and NVR-MX16POE front panels are shown in Figure 2-5.

  • Page 17: Poe Nvr Series (Nvr-7516K)

    Receives the analog audio signal output from the MIC IN Audio input port devices such as a microphone, pickup. To output the analog audio signal to devices such as a speaker. MIC OUT Audio output port ● Bidirectional talk output. ●...
  • Page 18 Receives the analog audio signal output from the MIC IN Audio input port devices such as a microphone, pickup. Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as a speaker. MIC OUT Audio output port ● Bidirectional talk output. ●...

  • Page 19: Nvr Series (Nvr-El16, Nvr-El32, Nvr-El64)

    2.2.3 2U NVR Series (NVR-EL16, NVR-EL32, NVR-EL64) The NVR-EL16, NVR-EL32, NVR-EL64 rear panel is shown on Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Name Function Power switch Power on-off button. Power input port Power socket. Input AC 100~240V Bidirectional talk input port. Receives the MIC IN Audio input port analog audio signal output from the devices...
  • Page 20 ● NO: Normally open alarm output port. ● C: Common, Alarm output public end. ● NC: Normally closed alarm output port. RS485_A port. For cable A. To connect RS-485 to the control devices such as a PTZ. communication RS485_B.For cable B. To connect to the port control devices such as a PTZ.

  • Page 21: Alarm Connection

    2.3 Alarm Connection 2.3.1 Alarm Port The alarm port is shown below. See Figure 2-78. The following figure is for reference only. ● Different models support different numbers of alarm ports. Please refer to the specifications sheet for detailed information. ●...

  • Page 22: Alarm Input Port

    2.3.2 Alarm Input Port Connect the positive end (+) of the alarm input device to the alarm input port (ALARM IN 1–16) of the NVR. Connect the negative end (-) of the alarm input device to the ground end ( ) of the NVR.

  • Page 23: Alarm Relay Specification

    alarm output. The ports used will be (ground) . This port will supply constant 12V+ power until the alarm output is triggered. After some time, the power will resume again. ● A 12v rail is equipped in some models. This supplies constant 12V power. The ports used will be (ground).

  • Page 24: Two-Way Talk

    Length of open time 3ms max Length of close time 3ms max Mechanical 50×106 MIN (3Hz) Longevity Electrical 200×103 MIN (0.5Hz) Temperature -40°F to +158°F 2.4 Two-Way Talk With a microphone and speaker wired to a recorder and camera it is possible to engage in two way communication.

  • Page 25: Pc-End To The Device-End

    2.4.2 PC-end to the Device-end Device Connection Connect a microphone or audio pickup to a PC and then connect a speaker to the audio output port in the device rear panel. Operating Two-Way talk from PC to Recorder or Camera Log in to the NVR Web GUI and click “Start Talk”...

  • Page 26: Mouse Operation

    2.5 Mouse Operation Refer to the following sheet for mouse operation instruction. Table 2-36 Operation Description ● To view menu content, hover the mouse over a menu Left click mouse item, then left-click on the mouse. ● Modify checkbox or motion detection status. Click combo box to pop up drop-down list When in an input box, you can select input methods.

  • Page 27: Remote Control

    2.6 Remote Control The remote control interface is shown in Figure 2-84. Note that remote control may not be a standard accessory on some models and may not be included in the accessory box. Figure 2-84 Name Function Boots up or turns off the Recorder. Power button Pairs the remote to the Recorder.

  • Page 28: Device Installation

    Name Function ● Start or stop record manually. ● In the record interface, use the direction Record buttons to select the channel that you want to record. ● Press this button for at least 1.5 seconds, to display the manual record interface. Switch between current activated controls by pressing left or right.

  • Page 29: Product Label

    3.2 Product Label The model and Serial number located on the sticker on the bottom or on the rear side of the NVR is important. Make sure the product label is protected from damage. Verify according to your purchase order you have received the correct product. If the label is damaged this could result in your warranty getting void.

  • Page 30: U Series

    Step 4 Connect the HDD cable and power cable. Figure 3-15 Step 5 Replace the cover in line with the clips and then install the screws on the rear panel and side panel. Figure 3-16 3.3.2 1.5U Series Step 1 Use the screwdriver to remove the screws of the rear panel and then remove the front cover.
  • Page 31 Step 2 Place the HDD to the HDD bracket in the chassis and then line up the four screws to the four holes in the HDD. Use the screwdriver to install the screws to secure the HDD on the HDD bracket. Figure 3-18 Step 3 Connect the HDD SATA cable to the mainboard and the HDD port respectively.

  • Page 32: General 2U Series

    3.3.3 General 2U Series Step 1 Use the screwdriver to remove the screws of the rear panel and then remove the front cover. Figure 3-21 Step 2 Place the HDD to the HDD bracket in the chassis and then line up the four screws to the four holes in the HDD.

  • Page 33: Connection Examples

    Step 4 After connecting the cable, replace the top cover back on the NVR and then install screws on the rear panel. Figure 3-24 3.4 Connection Examples 3.4.1 NVR-MX, NVR-FX and NVR-7516K Series Figure 3-1 Note: ● Cameras plugged into NVR built-in Poe should only be set to DHCP. The NVR POE will mac bind and address these cameras automatically to a 10.1.1.x by default.

  • Page 34: Nvr-El Series

    ● Multidirectional cameras with multiple independent lenses are not supported on the built-in POE. 3.4.2 NVR-EL Series Figure 3-2 Note: ● The NVR EL series comes equipped with dual network ports. ● Network port 1 (default network port) is typically plugged into a local network with a local IP scheme.

  • Page 35: Booting Up

    4.1.1 Booting up ● For device safety, connect the NVR to the power adapter first and then connect the device to the power socket. ● Make sure the supplied rated input voltage matches the device power specifications. ● Make sure the power wire cable and source are in good condition. ●...
  • Page 36 Step 2 Set Region, Language and Video Standard (NTSC for North America). If you click in the region field, an on-screen keyboard will be displayed. You can type your region instead of looking through the list. Step 3 Set login password for admin. Select Next when done. See Table 4-1 for parameters. Figure 4-3 Table 4-1 Parameter...
  • Page 37 Step 4 Set Unlock Pattern as desired or skip. See notes below Figure 4-4 for details. Figure 4-4 ● To set the unlock pattern by left click the starting point and hold as you draw the pattern. Let go when Done. It will ask you to confirm the pattern by drawing it again.
  • Page 38 ● If you do not want to configure the settings, disable the security questions function on the interface. If this is skipped and your password is lost in the future you will need to submit a “Forget My Password” form or contact IC Realtime customer support.

  • Page 39: Resetting Password

    If you forget the password, enter the answers to the questions can allow you reset the password. Refer to "4.15.3 Reset Password" for detailed information. Contact your original installers or submit a "Forgot My Password (FMP)" Request to IC Realtime. Customer Support FMP Instructions: Go to: https://icrealtime.com/support...

  • Page 40: Enabling Password Reset Function (If Available)

    4.1.3.1 Enabling Password Reset Function (If Available) After enabling the password reset function, you can use the forgot password function on the local menu to reset the password by answering the security questions. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Users > Password Reset. The Password Reset interface will be displayed.
  • Page 41 A pop-up window appears asking if you want to sync the password with the remote devices. See Figure 4-14. The synchronize function only works on IC Realtime cameras with 2018 firmware or newer. Third party cameras or older cameras passwords will not update correctly. Use with caution.

  • Page 42: Factory Reset Button (If Applicable)

    4.1.3.3 Factory Reset Button (If Applicable) Some units may have the reset button located on the motherboard to reset the Device to the factory default settings. This function should only be done by qualified technicians. The reset button is not available in some units. On some units this function is disabled even if button is available.

  • Page 43: General Settings

    Figure 4-16 Startup wizard ● 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, the system will collect information such as IP address, device name, firmware version, and device serial number.

  • Page 44: General

    4.1.4.1.1 General Configures the device's basic information such as device name, language, etc. The Basic interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17: Basic settings Step 1 Set parameters. See Table 4-3. Table 4-3 Basic parameters Parameter Description Device Name In the Device Name box, enter the Device Name.

  • Page 45: Date And Time

    Parameter Description In the Auto Logout box, enter the idle time for the Device. The Device automatically logs out when it is not been operated for the given time period. You will need to log in to the Device again. The value ranges from 0 to 60.
  • Page 46 Step 2 Configure the settings for date and time parameters. See Table 4-4. Table 4-4 Data and time parameters 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 adjusts automatically.

  • Page 47: Basic Networking Settings

    4.1.4.2 Basic Networking Settings Configure the device's IP address, DNS (Domain Name System) information. You can also configure basic network settings by selecting Main Menu > Basic Settings> NETWORK > TCP/IP. Make sure the device is properly connected to a network. It is recommended to use DHCP allowing the system to pull automatically.
  • Page 48 Step 1 Click to modify network settings. The Modify interface will be displayed. Figure 4-22 Step 3 Set parameters. See Table 4-5...
  • Page 49 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 will 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.
  • Page 50 Parameter Description Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled. ● If DHCP is valid, the obtained information will display in the IP Address box, Subnet Mask box, and Default Gateway DHCP box.

  • Page 51: P2P

    Table 4-6 Parameter Description There are two options: IPv4 and IPv6. The system IP Version supports these two IP address formats Preferred DNS server DNS server IP address. Alternate DNS server DNS server alternate address. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Device. Enable/disable the DHCP function.

  • Page 52: Mobile App Registration

    Figure 4-23 Step 1 Check the box to enable P2P function. After the P2P function is enabled and connected to the Internet, the system will collect your information for remote access, and the information includes but not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial number. Step 2 Click the Apply or Next button to complete setup.
  • Page 53 1) Tap the Device Manager at the bottom of the screen. The Device Manager interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-24. Figure 4-24 Device manager 2) Tap (+) icon in the top right corner. 3) Tap P2P/SN from the drop-down list. You will need to allow permissions to allow the phone app to use the phone camera.
  • Page 54 5) Fill in Device Information Scanning the QR Code will fill out the SN. Enter a name (anything) and then enter the correct username and password for the NVR. See Figure 4-26. Figure 4-26 6) Tap Start Live Preview or Save at the bottom. The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone.

  • Page 55: Adding Camera

    You can view, browse, playback, and manage several remote devices at the same time. IC Realtime cameras plugged into a recorder with a built-it POE have autoregistration. It will automatically add the cameras to the recorder. If the camera hasn’t been activated previously it will set the camera’s admin password to the same as the system’s admin password.
  • Page 56 DVR device type. Specialty cameras like thermal cameras or 3rd party cameras will be set to Other for type. In some cases, some IC Realtime cameras will show up as Other as well. Displays the searched devices. You can view the device Searched Device List information such as status, IP address.
  • Page 57 Add the device by manually configuring settings such as Manual Add IP address, credentials and channel selection. Displays the added devices. You can edit and delete the device, Added Device List and view the device information. Select the check box of the added device, and then click Delete Delete to delete the added device.
  • Page 58 In the Manufacturer list, select the manufacturer of the Manufacturer remote device. Select "Private" for IC Realtime devices. Select Onvif for 3rd party cameras. Select Custom or General to add device via RTSP stream. RTSP URLs will differ between manufacturers. Consult 3rd party manufacturers for proper RTSP strings.

  • Page 59: Raid Manager

    3. Click OK. The remote device information will be displayed on the Added Device list. Step 3 Click Next to complete the remote device registration. See Figure 4-31 Figure 4-31. 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.
  • Page 60 RAID is no substitute for scheduled backup! All RAID levels except RAID 0 offer protection from a single drive failure. A RAID 6 system even survives 2 disks dying simultaneously. For complete data security, you still need to back up the data from a RAID system. Step 1 Select the desired HDDs for the array in the RAID interface.

  • Page 61: Schedule

    Step 3 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.
  • Page 62 Step 1 The Rec interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-33. Figure 4-33 Step 2 Select a channel from the drop-down list, configure different record plans for different channels as necessary. Select All if you want to set for all channels. See Table 4-9 for parameters.
  • Page 63 If there are several HDDs installed on the NVR, you can set one of the HDDs as the redundant HDD to save the recorded files into different HDDs. In case one of the HDDs is damaged, you can find the backup in the other HDD. Setting a redundant HDD will affect the maximum amount of days you can store footage.
  • Page 64 Figure 4-34 Step 3 Set record type then select the times in the table. See Figure 4-35. Or select the Setting button to the right of the dates and then set the parameters. Figure 4-35 ● When the record type is Motion (motion detection), alarm, M&A, and IVS refer to "4.8.5 Video Detection", "4.8.3 Alarm Input", "4.7.1.3 and IVS"...
  • Page 65 Step 4 Set record period. It includes edit mode and draw mode. See Figure 4-39. If you have added a holiday schedule, you can set the recording period for the holiday. Figure 4-37 Define the period by left-clicking and dragging the mouse over the squares or selecting the settings (gear wheel) icon to the right of the calendar.
  • Page 66 Figure 4-38 ● Define the period by editing. 1. Select a date and then click . The Period interface will be displayed. Figure 4-39 2. Set record type for each period. ◇ There are up to six periods you can set for each day. For example, if you want to record during the night but not during the day you would set Period 1 from 00:00 ~ 08:00 and Period 2 from 18:00 ~ 24:00.

  • Page 67: Snapshot Schedule

    4.1.4.6.2 Snapshot Schedule Configure schedule snapshot period. After setting a schedule for snapshots, the device can store a snapshot image according to the period you set here. For example, if the alarm snapshot period is from 6:00–18:00 Monday, the device will take snapshots during the 6:00–18:00 when an alarm event occurs. It requires the alarm trigger to parameters to have the snapshot checkbox selected.
  • Page 68 Figure 4-41 ● When the record type is Motion (motion detection), alarm, MD&A, and IVS, enable the channel record function when the corresponding event/ alarm occurs. Fof example, when the alarm type is MD, select Main Menu > ALARM > Video Detection >...

  • Page 69: Record Control

    4.1.4.6.3 Record Control After setting the schedule record or schedule snapshot, you will need to enable auto record and snapshot function so that system can automatically record or snapshot. ● Auto: (Default setting for main stream) The system will automatically record video based on the type and record period you set in the Schedule interface.

  • Page 70: Camera

    Displays all the connected digital channels. You can select a single Channel channel or select All. ● Auto: Automatically record according to the record type and recording time as configured in the recording schedule. Record status ● Manual: Stores general recording for 24 hours for the selected channel.

  • Page 71: Changing Camera Ip Address

    4.2.1.1 Changing Camera IP address Changing IP of a camera can only be done to devices found in the search list on the registration page. Modifying the IP address for cameras registered in the bottom section changes the connection information. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...

  • Page 72: Auto Changing Compression To

    The resolution will not be adjusted, and the stream value will be cut in half while keeping the same quality as H.264. H265 may not be ideal for all scenarios user discretion is advised. This is only supported with IC Realtime cameras with H.265 encoding available.

  • Page 73: Ip Camera Import (Importing Remote Devices)

    Figure 4-47 Step 2 Select Location to save the device list file. Step 3 Click OK. Step 4 The NVR will display a dialogue box to indicate successful export. When exporting remote devices, the Backup Encryption check box is enabled by default.

  • Page 74: Remote Device Initialization

    The Remote device initialization will change the remote device login password and possibly the IP address. ● When connecting a new IC Realtime camera to the back of an NVR via the built-in PoE ports, the NVR will automatically initialize the camera. The camera password will be set to the same admin password as the NVR.
  • Page 75 Step 4 If you un-check the “Using same password as the NVR” and clicked Next, the Enter Password interface will be displayed so you can set your desired password. See Figure 4-50. 1) Set a password. See Table 4-12 for more information. Figure 4-50 2) Set password under “Confirm Password”...
  • Page 76 Step 6. The Network interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-52. Figure 4-52 Step 7 Set camera IP address to DHCP or Static. DHCP is recommended for IP cameras connected to the recorder’s built-in POE ports. For cameras on a local network, it is recommended to set a static IP address so cameras stay connected. ●...

  • Page 77: Shortcut Menu To Add Camera

    Step 8 Click Next. The Device Initialization interface will be displayed showing the results. See Figure 4-53. Figure 4-53 Step 9 Click OK to complete the setup. 4.2.3 Shortcut Menu to Add Camera You can register a camera directly on the live view screen using the “+” icon. Step 1 On the live view interface, move your mouse to the window.

  • Page 78: Image

    Figure 4-54 Step 2 Click "+", the device will display the interface to add an IP camera. Refer to "4.1.4.4 Adding Camera" for detailed information. 4.2.4 Image To achieve the best video appearance, configure the IP camera image parameters as desired. In most cases, the default settings will display a proper image.
  • Page 79 Step 2 Select Camera Channel and Configure parameters as desired. See Table 4-13. Different series network camera displays different parameters. Actual models may slightly differ. Some options will not be available through the recorder. You will need to log into the camera’s web interface to modify those parameters. Table 4-13 Parameter Description...
  • Page 80 Parameter Description This is best set when the camera is already installed on location. ● SSA: In the backlight environment, the system can automatically adjust image brightness to clearly display the object. ● BLC: ◇ Default: The device auto exposure is set according to the environment so that the darkest area of the video is cleared.

  • Page 81: Video Overlay

    4.2.5 Video Overlay Configures the values for overlay such as camera name (channel title) and privacy masking. 4.2.5.1 Overlay You can add the time and channel information in the live view interface. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced> Camera Configuration> Video Stream>...
  • Page 82 Figure 4-56 Step 2 Configure parameters. Table 4-15 Parameter Description Channel Select a channel. Select Enable to enable privacy masking. The number represents the number of masking areas. Select a number and drag masking areas to the screen, and you can also change the size of areas or drag an area to another location.

  • Page 83: Encode

    4.2.6 Encode Configures the video bit stream and image parameters. 4.2.6.1 Encode Configures the video bit stream parameters such as bitstream type, compression, resolution. Recommended to keep the NVR maximum bandwidth throughput in mind when adjusting these settings. Some NVR series may support three streams: main stream, sub stream 1, sub stream 2. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
  • Page 84 Table 4-16 Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure Channel the settings for. Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bitstream for unimportant recorded video to maximize the storage space. Intelli Streaming ●...

  • Page 85: Snapshot

    Step 3 Click More. The More interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-58. Figure 4-58 Step 4 Configure Audio parameters. See Table 4-17. Table 4-17 Parameter Description This function is enabled by default for the main stream. It will need to be manually enabled for the sub stream.
  • Page 86 Figure 4-59 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-18. Table 4-18 Parameter Description In the Manual Snapshot list, select how many snapshots to take Manual Snapshot with each trigger. In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the Channel settings for.

  • Page 87: Channel Name

    The Camera Name interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-60. Figure 4-60 Step 2 Modify the desired channel names. ● Only IC Realtime cameras support the name change function. ● The channel name supports a max of 63 English characters. Step 3 Click Apply.

  • Page 88: Checking Poe Status

    4.2.9 Remote Update This function allows you to upgrade the connected IP camera firmware using a local file. (IC Realtime cameras only) You will need to have the firmware available on a USB to complete this step. Log into your dealer portal and go to the product page to get the latest firmware.

  • Page 89: Remote Device Info

    Figure 4-62 Step 2 Update the firmware of the connected remote device. ● File upgrade 1. Select a channel and then click File Update / Local Upgrade. 2. Navigate your USB Flashdrive and Select the update file. 3. Once selected, click OK. 4.2.10 Remote Device Info This function allows you to view the connection and alarm status of the corresponding channel.

  • Page 90: Live View

    4.3 Live View The local display of the system will display your camera feeds live. This display menu is called Live View. It has multiple different variations of split views and control options. By default, all active cameras in the live feed are viewable but can be displayed requiring a user to log in to view them for sensitive areas.

  • Page 91: Live View Control Interface

    Table 4-21 Icon Function Open Main Menu. Expand or minimize the navigation bar. Select split-view layout. Go to the previous screen. Go to the next screen. Opens the PTZ control panel. For details, see "4.4.2 PTZ Control". Menu Shortcut selection. Clicking the dropdown arrow tab allows you to view the different Sections from the Main Menu.

  • Page 92: Instant Replay

    Instant Backup function. Allows you to save live footage to a usb. See Section 4.3.3.3 Manual Snapshot. Takes a snapshot of the selected channel. See Section 4.3.3.4 Two Way Talk. Enables or Disables Two Way Talk with selected channel. Requires microphone and speaker. See Section 4.3.3.5 Video Stream Switch Control.

  • Page 93: Digital Zoom

    Figure 4-70 4.3.3.2 Digital Zoom This function allows you to digitally zoom in a specified zone of the current channel to view the details. There are two ways to achieve this: ● Clicking the icon enables digital zoom mode, confirmed when the icon changes to Click and hold down the left mouse button and draw a box to select the area you want to enlarge.

  • Page 94: Instant Backup

    4.3.3.3 Instant Backup This function allows you to record and backup live footage from the NVR into a USB storage device. The recording will start by clicking the icon. To stop recording, click this icon again. The clip will be automatically saved into the connected USB storage device 4.3.3.4 Manual Snapshot This function allows you to take one to five snapshots of a live video and save them into a USB storage device.
  • Page 95 The shortcut menu shown may be different depending on NVR models. The actual interface shall prevail. Table 4-22 Function Description Main Menu Open Main Menu interface. Opens the SEARCH interface to search and play back recorded Search files. For details, see "4.6 Playback and Search". PTZ Control Opens the PTZ interface.

  • Page 96: Picture Search

    4.3.3.8 Picture Search This function is for AI recorders with Face Recognition enabled IP cameras. The Picture search allows searching records for specific faces selected within the current live view. This feature may not be available in all NVR models. Step 1 Click to pause the live view.

  • Page 97: Adding Ic Home Devices

    4.3.4 Adding IC Home Devices IC Home devices can be added to IC Realtime recorders. After connecting anIC Home device to your local WiFi, You will need a PC with the ICIP DVR/ NVR Finder Utility tool (ConfigTool) installed.

  • Page 98: Sequence

    Figure 4-77 4.3.5 Sequence Configures a customized view layout. The preview layout restores the default channel layout after the Default operation. Step 1 On the preview interface, right-click mouse and then click Sequence. The Sequence interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-78. ●...
  • Page 99 Step 2 On the edit view interface, drag the channel to the desired window or left click and drag on the preview window to switch the positions. Check the channel number at the right bottom corner to view the current channel sequence.

  • Page 100: Fisheye (Optional)

    4.3.6 Fisheye (Optional) Some NVR models support native de-warping of IC Realtime cameras with a 360 degree Fisheye lens. 4.3.6.1 Fisheye de-warp during preview interface The fisheye cameras (panoramic camera) feature a wide video of angle but the video is distorted.
  • Page 101 Figure 4-82 Table 4-23 Installation modes Icon Note 360°panorama original view 1 de-warp window+1 panorama stretching 2 panorama stretching view (Ceiling mount) 1 360° panorama view+3 de-warp windows (Ground mount) 1 360°panorama view+4 de-warp windows 4 de-warp windows+1 panorama stretching 1 360°...

  • Page 102: Fisheye De-Warp During Playback

    Figure 4-83. 4.3.7 AI Live View Mode IC Realtime AI-enabled NVRs feature a Live- View AI Mode. When enabled, the NVR will display real-time information for Face recognition, vehicle and non-motor vehicle enabled cameras on the right side of the preview interface. The AI mode supports instant playback and displays feature attributes.
  • Page 103 Step 1 Right-click to select Live Mode > AI Mode. The AI preview interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-85. Figure 4-85 Step 2 (Optional) Double-click the image on the right to play the corresponding video. Step 3 Click The Properties interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-86. Figure 4-86 Step 4 (Optional) Click the Face tab to select attributes to display, including age, gender, expression, glasses, beard and mask.
  • Page 104 Figure 4-87 Step 6 (Optional) Click the Vehicle tab to select attributes to display, including vehicle logo, vehicle color, vehicle model, plate recognition, plate color, seatbelt, call, vehicle decorations and countries & regions. See Figure 4-88. Figure 4-88 Step 7 (Optional) Click Non-Motor and select attributes to display, including color, type and people number.

  • Page 105: Ptz

    Figure 4-89 Step 8 Click OK to complete the setting. The system can display four attributes at most. 4.4 PTZ PTZ (Pan, Tilt and Zoom) IP Cameras that are added to the NVR can be controlled by the NVR. Before you control a coaxial PTZ, make sure the PTZ decoder is connected to the NVR and the RS-845 wires are connected to the recorders rear panel (A/B inputs).
  • Page 106 Figure 4-92 Figure 4-93 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-26.

  • Page 107: Ptz Control

    Table 4-26 Parameter Description In the Channel list, select the channel of the PTZ you want to Channel configure. ● Local: Connect PTZ via serial cable to RS-485 port. Type ● Remote: Connect through the network by adding the IP address of the PTZ camera to the NVR.
  • Page 108 Table 4-27 Parameter Description Controls the movement speed. The greater the value, the faster the Speed movement of the PTZ will be. : Zoom out. Zoom : Zoom in. : Focus far. Focus : Focus near. : Iris close: Causes image to become darker. Iris : Iris open: Causes image to become brighter.

  • Page 109: Expanded Ptz Control Panel

    4.4.2.2 Expanded PTZ Control Panel On the basic PTZ control panel, click to open the expanded PTZ control panel to find more options. See Figure 4-95. Figure 4-95 ● The functions that are grayed out are not supported by the system. ●...

  • Page 110: Configuring Tours

    Step 2 Click on the directional arrows to move the PTZ to the required position. Step 3 In the Preset box, enter the value to represent the required position. Step 4 Click Setting to save and complete the preset settings. 4.4.3.2 Configuring Tours Step 1 On the expanded PTZ control panel, click...

  • Page 111: 4Configuring Autoscan

    Figure 4-98 Step 3 In the Pattern box, enter the value for the pattern. Step 4 Click Start to and move the PTZ accordingly. You can also go to the PTZ Control Panel to perform the operations of adjusting zoom, focus, iris, and directions. Step 5 On the PTZ interface, click End to save and complete the setting.

  • Page 112: Calling Ptz Functions

    4.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions After you have configured the PTZ settings, you can call the PTZ functions from the Expanded PTZ Control Panel. See Figure 4-100. Figure 4-100 4.4.4.1 Calling Presets Step 1 On the expanded PTZ control panel, in the No. box, enter the value of the preset that you want to call.

  • Page 113: Calling Autopan

    4.4.4.5 Calling AutoPan Step 1 On the expanded PTZ control panel, click to start moving in a horizontal direction. Step 2 Click again to stop moving. 4.4.4.6 Using Auxiliary Button On the expanded PTZ control panel, click , the AUX setting interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-100.
  • Page 114 Figure 4-102 Table 4-28 Function Description Displays the searched recorded video or picture. Depending on the mode, the NVR can support playing in single-channel, 4-channel, 9-channel, and 16-channel simultaneously. Display Window Digital Zoom: When playing back in a single channel mode, hold down the left mouse button to select the area that you want to enlarge.
  • Page 115 Displays the record type and time period during playback. ● Up to 4 channels can be displayed with an independent time bar. Viewing over 4 channels will show only a single time bar. ● Click on the colored area to start playback from a desired time.

  • Page 116: Playback Control

    After setting desired time and selecting “Search” the Search File List will display. List Display ● File List: Displays the available stored events / files in order based on time stamp. All the operations above (such as playback speed, channel, time and progress) are dependent on hardware of the NVR model.

  • Page 117: Search Type

    Adjust the volume of the playback. Smart search. Used to search for movement/pixel change in a defined area. Refer to "4.6.3 Smart Search Playback" for detailed information. Intelligent Motion detection. Click the icon to select a human or motor vehicle, and the NVR will play only videos if a person or motor vehicle was detected.

  • Page 118: Video Backup

    ● Clip function is for one-channel/multiple-channel. ● You are able to save a maximum of 1024 files at the same time. Step 1 Select a recording and then click to play back. Step 2 Input the desired starting date and time in the START field. See Figure 4-106.

  • Page 119: Smart Search Playback

    4.6.3 Smart Search Playback This function is supported on certain NVR models. During the playback process, Smart Search will analyze the motion detect zone in the scene and return results that had triggered motion within the specified zone. This function is for channels motion detect function enabled (Main Menu > Basic Settings >...

  • Page 120: Tag Playback

    4.6.5 Tag Playback When playing back a video record, you can tag the record as necessary. After playback, you can use time or the tag keywords to search the corresponding record to play. This allows quick and easy search indexing. This feature is not available on all units.

  • Page 121: Tag Manager

    4.6.5.3 Tag Manager Click the mark manager button on the Search interface (Figure 492); to navigate to the Tag Manager interface. See Figure 4-110. The NVR can manage all the record-tagged information of the current channel by default. You can view tagged information of the current channel by time. Figure 4-110 4.6.5.4 Modify Double-click a tag information item to populate a dialogue box to change tag information.

  • Page 122: Subperiod Playback

    Step 3 Select date and channel, click to play. 4.6.7 Subperiod Playback This function allows you to clip recorded video files into splices and then play back at the same time. This feature is not available on all units. Step 1 Select Main Menu >...

  • Page 123: Lock Or Unlock File

    ● To play a file, check a file name, then double-click the file or click ● To search records of current day, input the desired time at the top column. ● The NVR will display a maximum of 128 record files in one list. ●...

  • Page 124: Other Aux Functions

    4.6.9 Other Aux Functions 4.6.9.1 Digital Zoom In 1-window playback mode, left click mouse to select any zone on the screen, you can zoom in the current zone. Right click the mouse to exit. 4.6.9.2 Switch Channel ● During playback mode, select from the drop-down list to switch playback channel. ●...
  • Page 125 Face Detection. The Face Detection interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-115. Figure 4-115 Step 2 Select the channel, then enter the start time and end time. Select the desired values for the gender, age, glasses, beard, and mask. Click Search to display the results. See Figure 4-116.

  • Page 126: Face Recognition

    ● To make the files unable to be overwritten, select the files, and then click Lock. ● To add a tag to the file, select the files and then click Add Tag. ● Click Add to Face Database and enter corresponding information in the displayed interface, and then add the picture to the face database.
  • Page 127 Step 1 Select Main Menu > Playback> Advanced Search > Face Recognition > Search by Attributes. The Search by Attributes interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-119. Figure 4-119 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.

  • Page 128: Search By Image

    ● To make the files unable to be overwritten, select the files, and then click Lock. ● To add a tag to the files, select the files and then click Add Tag. ● Navigate to the Attributes and Human Details to view detailed information. 4.7.1.2.2 Search by Image Step 1 Select Main Menu >...

  • Page 129: Ivs

    Figure 4-122 For privacy reasons, the face in the sample image are pixelated. The actual image will be clear. Step 4 Click the picture that you want to view the play back on. The picture with registered information will be displayed. Other functions here include: ●...

  • Page 130: Analysis

    Figure 4-123 Step 2 Select a channel, start time, end time, event type, and then click Search. The search result will be displayed. Step 3 Click the picture that you want to play back. You can also do the following operations to the recorded files: ●...

  • Page 131: Fall Detection

    Step 4 Click , and then click and hold the left mouse button to draw an area on the screen. Step 5 Configure the parameters. Table 4-30 Parameter Description Sensitivity Configure alarm sensitivity. Configure the minimum time of triggering an alarm when people Duration approach.

  • Page 132: People Retention Detection

    Table 4-32 Parameter Description Sensitivity Configures the alarm sensitivity. Set the minimum time of triggering an alarm when the number of Duration people reaches the threshold. Configures the repeat alarm time. If the alarm status continues, an Repeat Alarm Time alarm will be triggered again when the set threshold is reached.
  • Page 133 Step 2 Select a channel, start time, end time, and set the corresponding parameters. Step 3 Click Search. The search result will be displayed. See Figure 4-125. For privacy reasons, the faces in the sample image are pixelated. The actual image will be clear. Figure 4-125...

  • Page 134: Vehicle Detection

    Step 4 Select one or multiple results, to perform the following operations as needed. ● Click Export to export results in Excel format. ● To back up the recorded files to an external storage device, select files, click Backup, select the save path and file type, and then click Start. ●...

  • Page 135: Non-Motor Vehicle Detection

    2) To lock the files to make it unable to be overwritten, select the files, then click Lock. 3) To add a mark to the file, select the files and then click Add Tag. 4.7.1.7 Non-motor Vehicle Detection This allows search for objects, such as motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles. Not all NVRs support this function.

  • Page 136: People Counting

    ● 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 Lock.

  • Page 137: General

    4.7.1.9.1 General Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > AI Search > Heat Map > General. The General interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-130 Figure 4-130 Step 2 Select channel, start time, end time. Step 3 Click Search.

  • Page 138: Imd (Intelligent Motion Detect)

    Third-party cameras will not be able to take advantage of these features unless you are using one of IC Realtime’s AI NVRs such as the NVR916NS which has a dedicated onboard AI processor. 4.7.2.1 Smart Plan The Smart Plan is used to specify the type of advanced IVS or AI functions that will be used for each specific channel.
  • Page 139 Figure 4-132 Step 2 Select a channel number. System will display different smart plan options depending on what IVS or AI functions the IP camera is equipped with. ● If the remote device is a PTZ, the interface will be shown in Figure 4-13. ●...

  • Page 140: Face Detection

    The Device can analyze the pictures captured by the camera to detect whether the faces are on the video stream. You can search and filter the recorded videos the faces and playback. This feature only with IC Realtime Face Detect equipped cameras. Setup Step 1 Select Main Menu >...
  • Page 141 Table 4-35 Parameter Description Enable Click to enable or disable the face detection. Click Setting to draw areas to filter the target. Each rule can set 2 target filters (maximum size and minimum size). Targets smaller than the minimum target or larger than Rule the maximum target will be ignored.
  • Page 142 Parameter Description At the end of the event, the recording extends for a period of Post-Record time. The time range is from 10 seconds to 300 seconds. Click to select the check box and then select the channel(s) for the tour. When the event is triggered, the local interface of the NVR device will display the selected channel(s) on the screen.

  • Page 143: Face Recognition

    4.7.2.3 Face Recognition The system will compare the detected faces with the faces in the database to compare the similarity. If the detected face similarity meets the specified requirements (ie: 80% similar) then it will trigger a “Recognized” event based on the grouping settings of the database. The comparison result will be displayed on the AI mode live view screen and smart search interface.

  • Page 144: Configuring Ai By Camera

    Step 5 Click Apply. 4.7.2.3.2 Configuring AI by Camera This setup is for IC Realtime IP cameras with built-in Face Recognition function and database. The NVR will use the camera’s face database to compare faces. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > Parameters > Face Recognition.

  • Page 145: Ivs (General Behavior Analytics)

    Step 4 Click Rule to draw areas to filter the target. Configure the target filtering rules. Each rule can set 2 target filters (maximum size and minimum size). Targets smaller than the minimum target or larger than the maximum target will be ignored. The maximum size should not be smaller than the minimum size Step 5 Select target face database in the table list, and click to configure alarm linkage.
  • Page 146 Step 2 Select a channel from the dropdown list at the top. Step 3 Click Add and then set the corresponding rule. See Figure 4-140. Click the trash icon to delete the selected rule. Figure 4-140 Step 4 Set corresponding parameters. Step 5 Click Apply.
  • Page 147 2) Configure the parameters. See Table 4-36. Table 4-36 Parameter Description Name Customizes the rule name. Direction Set the tripwire direction, including A→B, B→A and A↔B. Click to filter the target. Click and hold the blue wireframe and drag to adjust the size of the area with the mouse. Min/ Max Size Each rule can set 2 target filters (maximum size and minimum size).
  • Page 148 Step 4 Configure the parameters. Table 4-37 Parameter Description Enable Click to set the rules as active or inactive. Click Setting to draw areas to apply the target filter. Each rule can set 2 target filters (maximum size and minimum size).

  • Page 149: Intrusion

    Select the check box and select the desired recording channel (supports multiple choices). when an event occurs, the NVR will record the channels selected. Record Channel Alarm recording should be enabled in Storage Schedule. For details, see "4.1.4.6 Schedule". Select the check box and click Setting to select the channel and PTZ action.
  • Page 150 The Intrusion rule allows you to draw a custom area within the image. Any objects that appear or cross into the area (depending on the configuration) will create an IVS event trigger. Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Intrusion. See Figure 4-144. Figure 4-144 Step 2 Draw the detection rule.
  • Page 151 Figure 4-145 2) Configure the parameters. See Table 4-36. Table 4-38 Parameter Description Name Customizes the rule name. Action Sets the intrusion action trigger for the target object, such as appearing and crossing. Direction Set the direction to cross the area, including enter, exit and both. Click to set the target filter.

  • Page 152: Abandoned Object Detection

    setting. 4.7.2.4.3 Abandoned Object Detection This IVS rule generates an IVS event when there is an abandoned object within the specified zone. Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Abandoned Object. The interface is shown in Figure 4-146. Figure 4-146 Step 2 Draw the detection rule.

  • Page 153: Fast Moving

    Set parameters. See Table 4-39. Table 4-39 Parameter Description Preset For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Name Input customized rule name System can generate an alarm once the object is in the zone for the Duration specified duration period.
  • Page 154 Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Fast Moving. The interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-148. Figure 4-148 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. 1) Click to draw the rule on the live video. See Figure 4-149. Figure 4-149 2) Set parameters.

  • Page 155: Crowd Gathering

    Table 4-40 Parameter Description Preset For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Name Input customized rule name Configures the event sensitivity. The value ranges from 1 to Sensitivity 10.The default setup is 5. Click to filter the target.

  • Page 156: Parking

    Step 2 Draw the detection rule. 1) Click to draw the rule on the live view. See Figure 4-151. Figure 4-151 2) Set parameters. See Table 4-41. Table 4-41 Parameter Description Preset For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Name Input customized rule name Duration...
  • Page 157 for more than the set duration. Step 1 In the Type drop-down list, select Parking. The interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-152. Figure 4-152 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. 1) Click to draw the rule on the channel live video. See Figure 4-153. Figure 4-153 2) Set the desired parameters.

  • Page 158: Missing Object Detection

    Table 4-42 Parameter Description For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Preset Name Customize the rule name. Set the minimum time that the object stays until an alarm Duration event is triggered. Click to filter the target.

  • Page 159: Loitering Detection

    Step 2 Draw the detection rule. 1) Click to draw the rule on the live view. See Figure 4-155. Figure 4-155 2) Set parameters. See Table 4-43. Table 4-43 Parameter Description For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Preset Name Customize the rule name.
  • Page 160 Figure 4-156 Step 2 Draw the detection rule. 1) Click to draw the rule on the current channel live view. See Figure 4-157. Figure 4-157 2) Set parameters. See Table 4-44. Table 4-44 Parameter Description For a PTZ camera, select the preset to set up the IVS rule on. Preset...

  • Page 161: Video Metadata

    When enabling the video Metadata Function, the NVR will set the corresponding smart plan as active. The connected IC Realtime camera must support the video Metadata function. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > Parameters >...

  • Page 162: Crowd Distribution

    Parameter Description Selecting this check box allows the NVR to extract Human Detection Human-based metadata such as shirt and pants color, gender, and age. Parameter Description Selecting this check box allows the NVR to extract human Face Detection face-based metadata such as expression, gender, and age. Selecting this check box allows the NVR to extract Motor Motor Vehicle Detection vehicle-based metadata such as plate number, color, and...
  • Page 163 Table 4-46 Parameter Description Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Enable Check the box to enable the function. Global Check the box to enable the global crowd distribution alarm. Configure the alarm threshold. The default setup is 4 persons per Crowd Density square meter.

  • Page 164: People Counting

    Parameter Description Click to select the check box and then select the channel(s) for the tour. When the event is triggered, the local interface of the NVR device will display the selected channel(s) on the screen. ● you will need to set the time interval and mode for tour prior, see "4.17.2 Tour".
  • Page 165 Figure 4-160 Step 2 Draw the people counting rule. 1) Click to draw the people counting rule. 2) Configure parameters. Table 4-47 Parameter Description Name Customize the rule name. Set the minimum time that the object stays until the alarm is Duration triggered.
  • Page 166 Table 4-48 Parameter Description Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Enable Check the box to enable the function. Rule Type Select a people counting rule type. Rule Click RULE to set statistics region, name, direction. Click Setting to set alarm parameters. OSD Overlay: Toggles a people counter on the OSD.

  • Page 167: Queuing

    Parameter Description Select the check box and click Setting to select the channel and PTZ action. When an event occurs, the NVR will have the selected channel perform the corresponding PTZ action. For example, activate the PTZ in channel one to turn to the preset point X. PTZ Activation ●...
  • Page 168 Figure 4-161 Step 3 Select Channel and then click Add. Step 4 Select the Enable check box. Step 5 Click to draw queuing rule and area. Step 6 Click under the Parameters column, and then select alarm type to Queue People No.

  • Page 169: Heat Map

    Parameter Description This allows channels to record when the event occurs. Select the check box and then select the channel(s) to be recorded. Record Channel You will need to set up the appropriate record schedule prior. For details, see "4.1.4.6 Schedule". Select the check box and click Setting to select the channel and PTZ action.
  • Page 170 Figure 4-162 Step 2 Select a channel number and then check the box to enable the function. Step 3 Click Setting. The Setting interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-163. Figure 4-163 Step 4 Set the arm/disarm period. There are two ways to set the period when the rule will be active.

  • Page 171: Anpr

    4.7.2.9 ANPR The Automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) function uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates. Note that this function is for IC Realtime ANPR-equipped cameras connected to IC realtime ANPR-supported NVRs. This section configures the different plate recognition rules, alarm linkage actions depending on set conditions (blacklist, whitelist and regular).
  • Page 172 ● Whitelist: The NVR triggers an alarm when it detects a plate number in the whitelist. Step 4 Set parameters. See Table 4-50. Table 4-50 Parameter Description Configures the date/time schedule when the function will be Period active. When the event is triggered, this will trigger an alarm device (such Alarm Out as lights, sirens, etc.) connected to the NVR alarm output port.

  • Page 173: Imd

    Parameter Description Click to select the check box and then select the channel(s) for tour. When the event is triggered, the local interface of the NVR device will display the selected channel(s) on the screen. Tour ● you will need to set the time interval and mode for tour first, see "4.17.2 Tour".
  • Page 174 Step 2 Select and enable a channel, and then configure parameters. Table 4-51 Parameter Description The higher the value is, the easier it is to trigger an alarm. But at the same time, a false alarm may occur. The default value is Sensitivity recommended.

  • Page 175: Database

    Parameter Description Select the check box and click Setting to select the channel and PTZ action. When an event occurs, the NVR will have the selected channel perform the corresponding PTZ action. For example, activate the PTZ in channel one to turn to the preset point X.

  • Page 176: Creating Face Database

    4.7.3.1 Creating Face Database Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > Database > Face Database Config. The Face Database Config interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-166. Figure 4-166 Step 2 Select a channel and then click Add. Figure 4-167 Step 3 Enter the human face database name and then click...

  • Page 177: Adding Face Pictures

    4.7.3.1.1 Adding Face Pictures The NVR allows options to add face pictures to the existing libraries one at a time or by batch, or add from the detected faces in an advanced search query. To import single face pictures or by batch, the pictures will need to be stored in a USB storage device.
  • Page 178 Figure 4-169 Step 4 Click to add a face picture. The Browse interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-170. Figure 4-170 Step 5 Select a face picture and enter the registration information. See Figure 4-171.
  • Page 179 Figure 4-171 Step 6 Click OK. The NVR will notify with a prompt if the registration is successful. Step 7 On the Details interface, click Search. The NVR will notify with a prompt if modeling is successful. See Figure 4-172. If the NVR prompts a message indicating modeling is in process, wait for a few moments before clicking Search again as the system is currently processing.

  • Page 180: Adding Face Pictures In Batches

    4.7.3.1.3 Adding Face Pictures in Batches The NVR supports a batch add system if you want to import several human face images at a time. Step 1 You can name the individual pictures in the following format to include information when registering the faces to the database.

  • Page 181: Exporting/Importing Face Database

    Step 5 Click Select pictures, maximum 256 per batch or Select a Folder to import face pictures. Step 6 Click OK to complete batch registration. 4.7.3.2 Exporting/Importing Face Database You can export and import a local face database. 4.7.3.2.1 Exporting Face Database Step 1 Select Main Menu >...

  • Page 182: Importing Face Database

    Figure 4-175 Export progress 4.7.3.2.2 Importing Face Database Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > Database > Face Database Config Step 2 Click Import. Step 3 Set address and password. ● Password is required. This is the same password created when the database was exported.

  • Page 183: Deleting Black/White List

    Figure 4-176 Step 2 Input the plate information such as plate number, car owner name, and then select Black List or White List as needed. Step 3 Click Add. Changes to black list/white list configurations on the NVR will be synchronized to the ANPR-supported camera with black list/white list support.

  • Page 184: Import/Export Black/Whitelist

    Figure 4-177 4.7.3.3.3 Import/Export Black/whitelist The NVR supports the exporting black/whitelist to the USB device, or importing black/whitelist from a USB device. The NVR supports .csv or .xlsx file. The export file format is .csv. ● To import black/whitelist: Click Import and then select the corresponding file, click Browse to select and import the file.

  • Page 185: Alarm Monitor

    Figure 4-178 Step 2 In the Type list, select the event type; In the Start Time box and End Time box, enter the desired time. Step 3 Click Search. The search results will be displayed. Step 4 Click Backup to back up the search results into an external storage device. ●...

  • Page 186: Alarm Input

    Figure 4-179 4.8.3 Alarm Input Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Alert Center > Alarm-in Port. The Alarm-in Port interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-180. Step 2 There are four alarm input types: ● Local alarm: After connecting an alarm device to the NVR alarm input port, The NVR can trigger the corresponding alarm operations when there is alarm signal from the alarm input port to the NVR.
  • Page 187 Step 4 Configure parameters. See Table 4-53. Table 4-53 Parameter Description Alarm-in Port Select a channel to set alarm. Enable Check the box to enable the function. Alarm Name Enter an alarm name. Device Type NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed). Define a period during which the alarm is active.

  • Page 188: Alarm Control

    Parameter Description When the event ends, the alarm will extend for the specified time. The Post Record time range is from 0 seconds to 300 seconds. Click to select the check box and then select the channel(s) for the tour. When the event is triggered, the local interface of the NVR device will display the selected channel(s) on the screen.

  • Page 189: Video Detection

    Figure 4-181 Step 2 Select the alarm mode of the alarm output channel. ● To clear all alarm output statuses, click OK in the Alarm Reset section. ● View the alarm output status, click on the Status column. Step 3 Click Apply. 4.8.5 Video Detection The Video Detection function (motion detection) detects pixelation change.
  • Page 190 Step 1 Select Main menu > Basic Settings> Motion Detection. The Motion Detection interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-182. Figure 4-182 Step 2 Configure the settings for the motion detection parameters. See Table 4-54. Table 4-54 Parameter Description Channel In the Channel list, select a channel to set the motion detection.
  • Page 191 Parameter Description Select the check box. when an alarm event occurs, the NVR device uploads an alarm signal to the network (including the alarm center). Report Alarm ● Not all NVR models support this feature. ● you will need to set the alarm center first. For details, see "4.12.13 Alarm Center".

  • Page 192: Setting The Motion Detection Region

    Parameter Description Buzzer Select the check box to activate the onboard buzzer when an event occurs. The NVR will play a specified audio file when the event occurs. To enable, check the box and then select the corresponding audio file Alarm Tone from the drop-down list.

  • Page 193: Setting Schedule

    Table 4-55 Parameter Description Name Enter a name for the region. Every region of every channel has an individual sensitivity value. Sensitivity The greater the value is, the easier the event will be triggered. The threshold for motion detect. Every region of every channel will Threshold have an individual threshold.

  • Page 194: Video Tampering

    ◇ Define for all days of a week: Click All, all icons will change to . On the timeline of any day, click the half-hour blocks to select the active periods, and all the days will take the same settings. ●...

  • Page 195: Video Loss

    Figure 4-186 Step 2 To configure the settings for the tampering detection parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detection". The Tampering function does not have region and sensitivity options. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. ● Click Default to restore the default setting. ●...

  • Page 196: Scene Change

    Figure 4-187 Step 2 To configure the settings for the video loss detection parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detection". The video loss function does not have region and sensitivity options. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. ● Click Default to restore the default setting. ●...

  • Page 197: Pir Alarm

    Apply. 4.8.5.5 PIR Alarm Supported IC Realtime cameras with PIR sensors can communicate with the NVR if the PIR sensor was triggered. PIR sensors are typically more accurate than pixel based motion alarms.

  • Page 198: Audio Detection

    Figure 4-189 Step 2 To configure the settings for the PIR alarm parameters, see "4.8.5.1 Motion Detection". Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings. ● Click Default to restore the default setting. ● Click Copy to, in the Copy to dialog box, select the additional channel(s) that you want to copy the motion detection settings to, and then click Apply.
  • Page 199 Parameter Description The higher the value is, the easier it is to trigger an alarm. But at the Sensitivity same time, a false alarm may occur. The default value is recommended. You can set the intensity change threshold. The smaller the value is, Threshold the higher the sensitivity is.

  • Page 200: Thermal Alarm

    Click Apply to complete the settings. 4.8.7 Thermal Alarm The NVR supports IC Realtime thermal IP devices and receives the alarm signal from them. It can recognize the alarm type, and then trigger the corresponding event actions. Depending on the model, the NVR can support fire alarm, temperature (temperature difference), and cold/hot alarm.
  • Page 201 Figure 4-190 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). The NVR supports preset mode and zone excluded mode. ●...
  • Page 202 When selected, the NVR sends an Email to the set receivers when the event is triggered. Send Email Email settings must be configured prior. For details, see "4.12.10 Email". This allows channels to record when the event occurs. Select the check box and then select the channel(s) to be recorded.

  • Page 203: Abnormality

    The NVR will play a specified audio file when the event occurs. To enable, check the box and then select the corresponding audio Alarm Tone file from the drop-down list. Refer to "4.18.1 File Management" to add audio files. Buzzer Select the check box to activate the onboard buzzer when an event occurs.
  • Page 204 Figure 4-192 Figure 4-193 Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-58. Table 4-58 Parameter Description ● Disk: Configures a linkage when there is a HDD event such as HDD error, no HDD, no space. ● Network: Configures a linkage when there is a network event such as disconnection, IP conflict, MAC conflict.
  • Page 205 Parameter Description This will trigger an alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) if one is connected to the NVR alarm output port. . Alarm-out Port When the alarm ends, the alarm will extend for a period of the specified Post-Alarm time.

  • Page 206: Disarming

    Parameter Description Select the Snapshot check box to take a snapshot of the selected channel. Snapshot To use this function, select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Camera Configuration > ENCODE > Snapshot, in the Mode list, select Event (Trigger). Select the check box, the NVR device records the alarm information in the log when an alarm event occurs.

  • Page 207: Operation And Maintenance

    4.9 Operation and Maintenance 4.9.1 Log You can view and search the log information, or backup log to the USB device. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Info > Log. The Log interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-199. Figure 4-199 Step 2 In the Type list, select the log type that you want to view (System, Config, Storage, Record, Account, Clear Log, Playback, and Connection) or select All to view all...

  • Page 208: System

    Figure 4-200 ● Click Backup to back up the logs into the USB storage device. ● Click Clear to remove all logs. 4.9.2 System 4.9.2.1 System Version Select Main Menu > Info > System Info > Version. You can view the NVR version information such as Serial number and firmware version. Slight differences may be found in the actual user interface.
  • Page 209 Figure 4-201 Table 4-60 Parameter Description Indicates the number of the currently connected HDD. The asterisk (*) indicates the current working HDD. Device Name Name of HDD. Physical Position Installation position of HDD on the motherboard. Properties HDD type. Total Space Total capacity of HDD.

  • Page 210: Bps

    4.9.2.3 BPS The BPS section allows you to view the current video bit rate (kb/s) and resolution of the connected devices. Select Main Menu > Info > BPS, the BPS interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-202. Figure 4-202 4.9.3 Network 4.9.3.1 Online User You can view the online user information or block any online user for a period of time.

  • Page 211: Network Load

    Figure 4-205 4.9.3.2 Network Load This section allows you to view the data flow such as data receiving speed and sending speed. Viewing this information will help you to measure the transmission capability of your system. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Info > Network > Network Load. The Network Load interface will be displayed.

  • Page 212: Network Test

    4.9.3.3 Network Test You can test the network connection status between the NVR and other devices. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Info > Network > Test. The Test interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-207. Figure 4-207 Step 2 In the Destination IP box, enter the IP address.

  • Page 213: Exporting System Settings

    Figure 4-208 Step 2 Configure the settings for the NVR maintenance parameters. See Table 4-61. Table 4-61 Parameter Description Auto Reboot Select the reboot options: Never, Every day, or a specified day of the week. You can also select the time for a reboot. Select fan behavior options.
  • Page 214 Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > System Operation > Maintenance > Config Backup. The Import/Export interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-209. Figure 4-209 Step 2 Insert a USB storage device into one of the USB ports on the NVR. Step 3 Click Refresh to refresh the interface.

  • Page 215: Default

    4.9.4.3 Default This function is only accessible when logged un under the “admin” account. This section allows you to select the settings that you want to restore to the factory default. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > System Operation> Maintenance > System Reset.

  • Page 216: System Update

    4.9.4.4 System Update 4.9.4.4.1 Upgrading NVR Firmware Step 1 Insert a USB storage device containing the upgrade files into the USB port of the Device. Step 2 Select Main Menu > Advanced > System Operation > Maintenance > System Update The Update interface will be displayed.

  • Page 217: File Backup

    Step 4 Click the appropriate upgrade file. Step 5 The selected file will be displayed in the File Name field. Step 6 Click Update. 4.10 File Backup This section allows you to backup recorded files to a USB device connected to the NVR. Step 1 Connect a USB storage device to the NVR.

  • Page 218: Network

    ● The file name format is typically: Channel number+Record type+Time. In the file name, the YDM format is Y+M+D+H+M+S. ● The default file extension is .dav. ● Click One-Click Backup to back up all required files. 4.11 Network This section covers the network configuration options on the NVR. 4.11.1TCP/IP Select Main Menu >...

  • Page 219: Port

    Table 4-62 Parameter Description ● Multi-address: The wwo Ethernet ports work separately through either of which you can request the Device to provide the services such as HTTP and RTSP. You will need to configure a default Ethernet port (usually the Ethernet port 1 by default) to the local network (if this is the case, the second Ethernet port will be configured for the IP camera IP scheme.
  • Page 220 Parameter Description Enables the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled. ● If DHCP is successful, the obtained information will display in the IP Address box, Subnet Mask box and Default Gateway box. DHCP If not, all values show 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 221 Figure 4-217 Step 2 Configure the settings for the connection parameters. See Table 4-63. The connection parameters except Max Connection cannot take effects until the Device has been restarted. Table 4-63 Parameter Description The allowable maximum clients accessing the Device at the same time.

  • Page 222: Pppoe

    P2P. Background Information IC Realtime devices come with a built-in ICDDNS registration for your convenience. If you select other DDNS services, you will need to login to the respective web site for the DDNS service for additional configuration.
  • Page 223 Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > NETWORK > DDNS. The DDNS interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-226. Figure 4-226 Step 2 Configure the settings for the DDNS parameters. See Table 4-68. Table 4-68 Parameter Description Enable the DDNS function. Enable After enabling DDNS function, third-parties may collect your Device information.

  • Page 224: Upnp

    4.11.5 UPnP This function allows communication between the NVR and the router to enable port mapping and forwarding. You will need to have a UPnP-enabled router for this configuration. 4.11.5.1 Configuring the Router You may need to refer to your router's manual or contact the ISP regarding any information on configuring your router.

  • Page 225: Email

    Table 4-69 Parameter Description Port Mapping Enable the UPnP function. Indicates the status of UPnP function. Status ● Offline: Failed. ● Online: Succeeded. Enter the IP address of the router on the LAN. LAN IP After mapping has succeeded, the system will obtain the IP address automatically.
  • Page 226 Figure 4-229 Step 2 Configure the settings for the email parameters. See Table 4-70. Table 4-70 Parameter Description Enable Enables the email function. SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server address of the sender’s email account. Enter the port value of SMTP server. Input 587 for TLS or 425 if Port using SSL.

  • Page 227: Snmp

    Parameter Description The NVR will not send emails caused by frequent alarm events of the same type within the interval time Interval (Sec.) The value ranges from 0 to 3600. Select 0 disable interval. The NVR can send a test email to check the connection at the Health Mail specified Inteval.
  • Page 228 Step 2 Configure the settings for the SNMP parameters. See Table 4-71. Table 4-71 Parameter Description Enable Enable the SNMP function. Select the check box of SNMP version(s) that you are using. Version The default version is V3. There may be a security risk if selecting V1 or V2.

  • Page 229: Multicast

    Parameter Description In the Encryption Type list, select an encryption type. The default Encryption Type setting is CBC-DES. Step 3 Compile the two MIB files by MIB Builder. Step 4 Run MG-SOFT MIB Browser to load in the module from the compilation. Step 5 On the MG-SOFT MIB Browser, enter the Device IP that you want to manage, then select the version number to query.

  • Page 230: Alarm Center

    Table 4-72 Parameter Description Enable Enables 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. The port ranges from 1025 through Port 65000.

  • Page 231: Register

    Table 4-73 Parameter Description Enable Enable the alarm center function. In the Protocol Type list, select protocol type. The default is Alarm Protocol Type Center. Host IP The IP address and communication port of the PC installed with alarm client. Port In the Auto Report Plan list, select time cycle and specific time for Auto Report Plan...

  • Page 232: Switch Setting

    Table 4-74 Function Description Enable Enables the register function. Enter the server IP address or the server domain that you want Server IP Address to register to. Port Enter the port of the server. Sub Service ID This ID is allocated by the server and used for the Device. Step 3 Click Apply to complete the settings.

  • Page 233: P2P

    Step 3 Click Apply. PoE Port Description in Table 4-75 PoE Status Description When an IPC is connected to the PoE port, the system automatically assigns the IP address to the IPC according to the set IP segment. The NVR will try the method of arp ping to assign the IP address.

  • Page 234: Adding To Mobile App

    Step 2 Enable the P2P function. The Status section will indicate if the P2P connection is successful. After the P2P function is enabled and connected to the Internet, the system will collect your information for remote access. The information includes and is not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial number.

  • Page 235: Storage

    4) Scan the device label or scan the SN QR code got by selecting Main Menu > Network > P2P. When the scan is successful, the device SN will be displayed in the SN item. 5) Enter the user name and password for the NVR. If successful, you will be taken to the Live View screen and the cameras will display.

  • Page 236: Schedule

    4.12.2 Schedule You can set a schedule for recordings and snapshots. For detailed information, refer to "4.1.4.6.1 Recording Schedule" and "4.1.4.6.2 Snapshot Schedule". 4.12.3 Disk Manager This section allows you to view and configure or format Hard Drives (HDD). You can view the current HDD type, status, capacity, etc.

  • Page 237: Record Control

    4.12.4 Record Control After setting the schedule for record or snapshot, make sure the recording stream (main by default) or the snapshot function is set to auto. This ensures the NVR will follow the set schedules accordingly. For detailed information, refer to "4.1.4.6.3 Record Control". 4.12.5 Disk Group The installed HDD and any created RAIDs will default to Disk Group 1.

  • Page 238: Disk Check

    allocate the recording storage space for each channel. This feature is not available in all NVRs. This feature may be only accessible via web GUI. ● If Disk group mode selected. is shown in the interface, click Switch to Quota Mode. ●...

  • Page 239: Detect Report

    Figure 4-241 Step 2 In the Type list, select Key Area Detect or Global Check; and in the Disk list, select the HDD that you want to detect. Step 3 Click Start Check. The system will start detecting the HDD and display the results when completed. When the system is performing a disk check and you need to pause the operation, click Stop Check to stop current detection.
  • Page 240 Figure 4-242 Step 2 Click . The Details interface will be displayed. There, you can view the detected results and S.M.A.R.T reports. See Figure 4-243 and Figure 4-244. Figure 4-243...

  • Page 241: Disk Health Monitoring

    Figure 4-244 4.13.7.3 Disk Health Monitoring This section allows you to monitor the health status of disks, and repair if any exceptions are found to avoid data loss. Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Storage Settings > Disk Check > Health Monitoring Click to show disk details interface.

  • Page 242: Raid

    4.12.8 RAID RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical HDD components into a single logical unit for data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. ● RAID function is not available in all NVR models. See actual product specifications. ●...

  • Page 243: Raid Info

    ● If selecting Create RAID, the NVR 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. ● If there is no existing RAID, but an existing hot spare disk, the system will only create RAID5 and use the existing hot spare disk automatically.

  • Page 244: Hot Spare Disk

    4.13.8.3 Hot Spare Disk You can add a hot spare disk to a specific disk in the RAID or to the entire RAID. The hot spare disk will switch into operation if any disk fails. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Storage Settings > RAID > Hotspare Disk.

  • Page 245: Record Estimate

    Step 4 You can select Local Hotspare or Global Hotspare. ● Local Hotspare: Select a target disk, and the new disk will serve as the hot spare disk for the selected disk. ● Global Hotspare: The new disk will serve as the hot spare disk for the entire RAID.
  • Page 246 Step 2 Click The Edit dialogue box will be displayed. See Figure 4-252. You can configure the Resolution, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, and Record Time for the selected channel. Figure 4-252...

  • Page 247: Calculating Recording Time

    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. Click Copy to to copy the settings to other channels. 4.13.9.1 Calculating Recording Time Step 1 On the Rec Estimate interface, click the By Space tab.

  • Page 248: Calculating Hdd Capacity For Storage

    4.13.9.2 Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage Step 1 On the Rec Estimate interface, click the By Time tab. The By Time interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-255. Figure 4-255 Step 2 In the Time field, enter the time period that you want to record. The required HDD capacity will be displayed in the Total Space field.
  • Page 249 Step 2 Configure the NVR settings accordingly using the FTP server parameters. See Table 4-78. Table 4-78 Parameter Description Enable Select to enable the FTP upload function. ● Select FTP type. ● FTP: Plaintext transmission. FTP type ● SFTP: Encrypted transmission (recommended) Server Address IP address of FTP server.

  • Page 250: System

    Enter the length of the uploaded recorded video. ● If the entered length is less than the recorded video length, only a section of the recorded video can be uploaded. File Size ● If the entered length is more than the recorded video length, the entire recorded video can be uploaded.
  • Page 251 Figure 4-257 Step 3 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-79. Table 4-79 Parameter Description Select serial port control protocol: ● Console: Upgrade the program and debug with the console and mini terminal software. ● Keyboard: Control this Device with a special keyboard. ●...

  • Page 252: Security

    4.14Security Some NVR models include network security options to strengthen NVR security and prevent unwanted operations. 4.14.1Security Status Security scanning helps get an overview of the device’s current security status. You can scan user, service, and security module status for detailed information about the security status of the device.

  • Page 253: System Service

    Figure 4-259 ● Configuration Security: When there is a risk detected in the device configuration, the icon will be colored orange to warn of the risk. You can click Details to see the detailed risk description. See Figure 4-260. Figure 4-260 Scanning Security Modules This area shows the operating status of the security modules.
  • Page 254 The Basic Services interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-261. Figure 4-261 Step 2 Select Basic Services and configure parameters. There may be a security risk if Mobile Push Notifications, CGI, ONVIF, SSH and NTP Server services are enabled. Table 4-80 Basic service parameters Parameter Description When enabling this function, the events triggered by the NVR...

  • Page 255: Https

    Figure 4-262 Step 2 Select the Ethernet card you want to certify. Step 3 Select Enable and configure parameters. See Table 4-81. Table 4-81 802.1x parameters Parameter Description ● PEAP: protected EAP protocol. Authentication ● TLS: Transport Layer Security. Provides privacy and data integrity between two communications application programs.

  • Page 256: Attack Defense

    Step 2 Enable the HTTPS function. Step 3 (Optional) Enable Compatible with TLSv1.1 and earlier versions to allow protocol compatibility. Step 4 Click Certificate Management to create or import an HTTPS certificate from a USB drive. For details about importing or creating a CA certificate, see "4.15.4 CA Certificate".

  • Page 257: Account Lockout

    Step 2 Select Enable to enable the firewall. Step 3 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-82. Table 4-82 Parameters Parameter Description Mode can be configured if Type is set to Network Access. ● If Trusted Sites is enabled, you can visit the HTTPS port Mode successfully with IP/MAC hosts in Trusted Sites.

  • Page 258: Anti-Dos Attack

    Step 2 Set parameters. See Table 4-83. Table 4-83 Account lockout parameters Parameter Description Configures the maximum number of allowable incorrect password entries. The account will be locked after the entries exceed the maximum number. Attempt(s) Value range: 5–30. (Default value is 5) Configuers the lock out duration Lock Time Value range: 5–120 minutes.

  • Page 259: Sync Time-Whitelist

    Figure 4-266 Anti-Dos Attack 14.4.4 Sync Time-Whitelist The synchronization is only allowed with hosts in the trusted list. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Network > Cyber Security >Attack Defense > Sync Time-Whitelist. The Sync Time-Whitelist interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-267. Figure 4-267 Sync Time-Whitelist Step 2 Select Enable to enable Sync Time-Whitelist function.

  • Page 260: Ca Certificate

    Step 3 Configure the parameters. See Table 4-84. Table 4-84 Sync Time-Whitelist parameters Parameter Description Adds trusted hosts for time synchronization. Type Select IP address or IP segment for hosts to be added. Input the IP address of a trusted host. IP Address This can only be configured if the Type is IP Address.
  • Page 261 Figure 4-268 Device Certificate Table 4-85 Creating certificate Parameter Description County This parameter is user-defined. State This parameter is user-defined. Parameter Description City Name This parameter is user-defined. Valid Period Input a valid period for the certificate. Organization This parameter is user-defined. Organization Unit This parameter is user-defined.

  • Page 262: Trusted Ca Certificate

    Import Third-Party Certificate 1. Configure Parameters. See Table 4-86. Table 4-86 Importing third-party certificate Parameter Description Click Browse to find the third-party certificate path on the USB Path drive. Click Browse to find the third-party certificate private key on the Private Key USB drive.

  • Page 263: Audio/Video Encryption

    Step 3 Click Browse to select the certificate that you want to install. Step 4 Click Import. 4.14.5 Audio/Video Encryption This section covers the NVR configuration of the audio and video encryption during data transmission. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > Network > Cyber Security >A/V Encryption >...

  • Page 264: Security Warning

    Step 2 Configure parameters. See Table 4-87. Table 4-87 Audio and video transmission parameters Area Parameter Description Enables stream frame encryption by using the private protocol. Enable There may be security risk if this service is disabled. Private Encryption Use the default setting. Protocol Type Secret key update period.

  • Page 265: Illegal Login

    Step 2 Select Enable and configure parameters. See Table 4-88. Table 4-88 Security exception parameters Parameter Description When the event is triggered, this will trigger an alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) connected to the NVR alarm output port. Alarm-out Port When the event ends, the alarm extends for a period of specified Post-Alarm...

  • Page 266: Account

    Step 2 Select Enable and configure parameters. See Table 4-89. Table 4-89 Illegal login parameters Parameter Description This will trigger an alarm device (such as lights, sirens, etc.) if one is connected to the NVR alarm output port. Alarm-out Port When the event ends, the alarm extends for the specified time.

  • Page 267: Add User

    ● The max character allowable for a username is 31. The max characters allowable for a group is 15. ● The user name can only contain English letters, numbers and “_”, “@”, “.”. ● The default user amount is 64 and the default group amount is 20. The NVR utilizes two-level management: group and user.
  • Page 268 Figure 4-275 Step 3 Input the user name, password, select the group it belongs to from the drop-down list. Then you can check the corresponding rights for current user. See Table 4-90. Table 4-90 Parameter Description Username Enter a user name and password for the account. Password Confirm Password Re-enter the password for confirmation.

  • Page 269: Modify Password

    4.15.1.2 Modify Password Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > System Operation > User > User, click of the corresponding user. The Modify User interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-276. Figure 4-276 Step 2 Check the box to enable the Modify Password function. Enter old password and then enter the new password twice.

  • Page 270: Group

    Figure 4-277 Step 4 Click Back to save. 4.15.2 Group Step 1 Select Main Menu > Advanced Settings > System Operation > User > Group. The Group interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-278. Figure 4-278 Step 2 Click Add. The Add interface will be displayed.

  • Page 271: Reset Password

    Figure 4-279 Step 4 Click OK to save. Click to modify a group Click to delete a group. 4.15.3 Reset Password The NVR allows you to utilize security questions and answers to recover a lost password. After successfully answering the security questions, you can reset admin account password. This function is for admin user only.

  • Page 272: Onvif User

    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 the admin password. 4.15.4 ONVIF User This section allows you to create ONVIF users to interact with third-party devices. The default ONVIF user is admin.

  • Page 273: Output And Display

    Step 3 Set user name, password and then select group from the drop-down list. Step 4 Click OK to complete setup. Click to modify the corresponding user information, click to delete current user. 4.16Output and Display 4.16.1Display This section allows you to configure the local interface display settings such as displaying time and channel title, adjusting image transparency, and selecting the resolution.

  • Page 274: Tour

    Step 2 Configure the settings for the display parameters. Table 4-91 Parameter Description Configure the output port format of both screens. NVRs with only 1 HDMI and VGA will only support simultaneous output. ● When sub screen is disabled, the format of main screen will be HDMI1/VGA simultaneous output.
  • Page 275 The Tour interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-284. Figure 4-284 ● To toggle image switching, click the left mouse button on the top right of the live view screen or press Shift to switch between the icon (image switching is allowed) and (image switching is not allowed).

  • Page 276: Customized Display

    channel group. It is recommended to delete any channel groups you do not want to show on the tour. When enabled, the tour will cycle through all the split views and show any groups under those split views. Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings.

  • Page 277: Audio

    Figure 4-286 Step 3 Click Apply to exit. After the setup, navigate to the preview window, right click mouse and then select Custom Split. 4.17Audio This section manages audio files and configuration for the schedule play function. Not all NVR models support this feature. 4.17.1File Management This section allows you to add audio files, listen to audio files, rename and delete audio files, and configure the audio volume.
  • Page 278 Figure 4-288 Step 2 Click Add to add an audio file. The Add interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-289. The local NVR interface only supports USB import for audio files. Figure 4-289 Step 3 Select the audio file and then click Import. The NVR supports MP3 and PCM audio format. Step 4 Click OK to start importing audio files from the USB storage device.

  • Page 279: Audio Play

    4.17.2 Audio Play This section allows you to configure the settings to play the audio files during the defined time period. Step 1 Select Main Menu > Main Menu > Advanced Settings > System Operation > Audio Play. The Schedule interface will be displayed. See Figure 4-290. Figure 4-290 Step 2 Configure the settings for the schedule parameters.

  • Page 280: Shutdown

    After you inserted the USB device, the system can auto detect it and pop up the following dialogue box. It allows you to conveniently backup files, log, configure or update the system. See Figure 4-294. Refer to "4.18.1 File Management", "4.10.1 Log", IMP/EXP, and "4.10.4.4 System Update" for detailed information.
  • Page 281 2. Select Shutdown. Draw the unlock pattern or input the password first if you have no authority to shut down. See Figure 4-296 or Figure 4-297 Figure 4-296 Figure 4-297 You can also shut the NVR down with these following options: ●...

  • Page 282: Web Operation

    Auto Resume after Power Failure The system can automatically backup video file and resume previous working status after power failure. ● 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 an inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.

  • Page 283: Web Main Menu

    Step 2 Enter the user name and password. The default administrator account is admin. The password is the created when first initializing the NVR. To secure your account, it is recommended to change the password periodically. Click to display the password. Step 3 Click Login.

  • Page 284: Glossary

    Displays the current user account being used. Shutdown Menu. Select Logout, Reboot, or Shutdown according to your actual needs. Displays Device SN QR Code. ● Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. For details, refer to the P2P operation manual. You can also configure P2P function in the local configurations, refer to "4.12.16 P2P".

  • Page 285: Faq

    PPPoE: PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a specification for connecting multiple computer users on an Ethernet local area network to a remote site. The current popular mode is ADSL, which utilizes the PPPoE protocol. Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet and network connections.
  • Page 286 ● Backup device is not compatible. ● Backup device is damaged. ● NVR serial port setup is incorrect. ● Address is incorrect. Network Keyboard ● Net Keyboard and NVR in different network cannot control NVR. segments. ● Transmission distance is too far. ●...

  • Page 287: Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations

    Questions Solutions Login to the web GUI of the NVR to change the display After I set the NVR resolution output to match the monitor. as 1080P, my monitor does not display. Contact your administrator, local installer, or IC Realtime customer support. My admin account has been changed and I cannot log in.
  • Page 288 ● Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols; ● Do not use the account name or the account name in reverse order; ● Do not use continuous characters, such as 123, abc, etc.; ●...

  • Page 289: Appendix 2 Hdd Capacity Calculation

    reduce risks. If necessary, it is highly recommended to use safe modes, including but not limited to the following services: ● SNMP: Select SNMP v3, and set up strong encryption passwords and authentication passwords. ● SMTP: Select TLS to access the mailbox server. ●...
  • Page 290 1. According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity that is the capacity of each channel needed for each hour, unit Mbyte. In the formula: means the bit rate, unit Kbit/s 2. After video time requirement is confirmed, according to Formula (2) to calculate the storage capacity , which is storage of each channel needed unit Mbyte.

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