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MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKVISION BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instructions Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Start Up Device ....................1 Startup ................................1 Activation ................................1 Shut Down Device ............................. 2 1.3.1 Enable Scheduled Startup/Shutdown ....................2 1.3.2 Configure Delayed Shutdown ....................... 3 Chapter 2 Network ......................4 Set Local Network .............................
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Play Video by File ............................37 Chapter 8 Platform ......................39 Mobile Surveillance Platform ........................39 Guarding Vision ............................... 40 Register Device in Guarding Vision platform ....................41 Chapter 9 Backup ......................42 Manual Backup ............................... 42 Format Backup Device ............................
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.2.5 Check a Checkbox ..........................66 15.2.6 Select an Item from a Dropdown List ....................66 Troubleshooting ............................67 Set Areas with Remote Control ........................67 Chapter 16 Appendix ....................... 68 Glossary ................................. 68 FAQ ................................
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Start Up Device Startup Before you start: Install the HDD. Refer to installation guide for details. Connect the cables and modules correctly. Refer to installation guide for details. Insert the key into the dummy HDD lock. Rotate it clockwise to ON status.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Purpose: You can set the shutdown delay time (Vehicle Ignition Startup and Shutdown) for the device. Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Start. Start Control Select Startup/Shutdown Mode as Halt Delay. Select Delay Time. The delay time ranges from 0 to 6 hours. Optionally, check Voltage Protect and select Voltage Limit Percent.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Network Set Local Network Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Network. Local Network Settings Enter the device IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Address. Optionally, click Set of More Settings to enable/disable LAN Sharing. LAN Sharing: Enable the function to share 3G/4G network to network interface.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Dialing Settings Check Enable Dialing. Configure the 3G/4G VPDN (Virtual Private Dialup Network) settings. Please consult the local operator for the network parameters of the VPDN. 1) Click Set of More Settings. 2) Select Bearing Mode. 3) Enter APN (Access Point Name), Dial Number, User Name, and Password.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Wi-Fi Settings Check Enable Wi-Fi. Select the Configuration file. 5 configuration files are available and only one SSID can be set for each file. Set network SSID (Service Set Identifier), and select the Connection Mode, Security Type (WEP, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK), Encryption Type (TKP, AES or auto), and enter the Key if necessary.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual IP & DNS Settings for Wi-Fi Click OK. Optionally, go to Menu > Status > Wi-Fi to view the Wi-Fi status. Wi-Fi Status Interface Purpose:...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Wi-Fi access point settings. Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Settings Click Set of Wi-Fi AP Wi-Fi Access Point Settings Check Enable Wi-Fi AP and edit other parameters as required.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Enable Wi-Fi AP: Once enabled, the device can work as a wireless router. Enable Wi-Fi Broadcast: Once enabled, other devices are able to detect the SSID of the device. Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot: Enable it to share the device’s internet connection. Other devices can access to internet via joining the hotspot.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Add. Enter the trusted IP address and click OK. Add IP Address Step result: the trusted IP address will be added on the white list. The configured whitelist will be cleared after rebooting the device.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Camera Management Basic Image Settings Purpose: Configure the camera name, OSD (On Screen Display) settings, etc. Go to Menu > Other Settings > OSD. Camera Settings Select Camera to configure. Edit parameters. Optionally, select the camera in the dropdown list Copy to and click Copy to copy the current settings to the selected camera.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Advanced Settings Click Set of Image Settings. Image Settings Edit the parameters. Click OK in advanced settings interface. Click OK in camera settings interface. Set Privacy Mask Purpose: The privacy mask can be used to protect personal privacy by concealing parts of the image from view or recording with a masked area.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Advanced Settings Click Set of More Setting. Check Private Mask. Click Area Settings of Private Mask. Draw areas. Right click and select Exit. Click OK in Advanced settings interface. Click OK in Camera settings interface. Set Mirror Type Purpose: Set the mirror type of the image as left/right, up/down, or center.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Advanced Settings Click Set of More Setting. Select Mirror Type as required. Click OK in Advanced settings interface. Click OK in Camera settings interface. IP Camera Management Purpose: Add IP cameras to the device. You can get the live view, record the video, and set the parameters of the connected IP camera.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual IPC Settings Select an inactivated IP camera. Click Quickly Activate. The IP camera password will be set as the same with the device password. Manual Activation Go to Menu > Other Settings > Camera Settings> IP Camera > Set. IPC Settings Select an inactivated IP camera.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Click Manually Activate. Activate IP Camera Manually Enter the same password in New Password and Confirm. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Make sure the IP camera password is the same with the device. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Camera Settings> IP Camera > Set. Select an online IP camera. Click Quickly Add. Quick Add ...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Manual Add Edit Protocol Purpose: To connect the network cameras which are not configured with the standard protocols, you can configure the customized protocols for them. The system provides 16 customized protocols. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Camera Settings> IP Camera > Set. Click Manually Add.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Protocol Edit parameters as required. Click OK Select an added IP camera and click Edit. Edit the parameters. Enter Password. The password must be correct. Click OK.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Live View Preview Settings Purpose: Configure the dwell time of live view, set the camera order, enable/disable the audio preview, etc. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Preview. Preview Settings Select the Video Output according to the actual needs. Configure the Preview Mode, Dwell Time, and Enable Audio Output.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Preview Settings Configure Preview Mode. We take the example of preview mode is 1+1 to demonstrate the following steps. Click Set of Camera Order. Click of window-1 to select the camera to display. Click of window-2 to select the camera to display.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Camera Order (1+1 Preview Mode) Click OK in Preview Settings interface. Right-Click Menu Purpose: In live view, right click to pop up right-click menu. Right-Click Menu Item Description Item Description Menu Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the mouse. Multi-Screen Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the dropdown list.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Playback Enter the playback interface and start playing back the video of the selected channel immediately. Click to pop up PTZ control panel. IPC Settings Click to enter network camera adding interface. PTZ Operation Purpose: Follow the procedure to set the parameters for PTZ.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual PTZ Control Panel Description of PTZ Control Panel Icon Description Icon Description Icon Description Direction buttons and the Zoom+, Focus+, Zoom-, Focus-, auto-cycle Iris+ Iris- button Moving speed Light on/off Wiper on/off...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Storage Storage Settings Purpose: A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before it can be used. Go to Menu > Storage. Storage Management Check the HDD to format. Click Format. Purpose: The overwrite function is enabled by default.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Management Select Overwrite as Yes or No. Click OK. Purpose: Specify the percentage of picture partition among the whole storage capacity. You can start capturing in EHome platform. Go to Menu > Storage.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Management Enter Picture Partition. Click Yes on popup message box to format HDD. Click OK to confirm the operation. Click OK. Purpose: The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system for HDD to detect and report on various indicators of reliability in the hopes of anticipating failures.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Storage Management Select an HDD. Click S.M.A.R.T. Info. S.M.A.R.T. Information Recording Settings Purpose:...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure the transmission stream type, the resolution, frame rate, etc. Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Record. Record Settings Select Camera. Configure the image parameters. Encoding Parameters Main Stream (Normal): Used for continuous recording. ...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Select the fixed value provided by the system or customize the maximum bitrate as desired. Edit recording schedule. For details, refer to 5.2.3 Configure Schedule. Click Set of More Settings to configure the pre-record and post-record time. ...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Record. Click Set of Schedule. Check Enable Schedule. Select the day from the dropdown list for settings. Configure all day schedule or custom schedule. Check All Day to enable all-day recording, and then select the recording type from the drop-down list.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual 5 recording types are available: Normal, Motion Detection, Alarm, Motion|Alarm, and Motion&Alarm. Up to 8 time periods can be set for each day and each of the time periods cannot be overlapped. Record Schedule Settings Sensor-in Settings Purpose:...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Sensor-In Settings Check Enable Set Triggering Level and Pop Channel for sensor-in. Click OK.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Mobile Device Features Configure Satellite Positioning Purpose: The built-in GNSS module supports GPS (Global Positioning System), enabling device positioning and speed limit alarm. Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Positioning. Positioning Select Positioning Module.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure G-Sensor Alarm Purpose: G-Sensor detects and records acceleration information in 3-axial (X, Y, Z) directions. Before you start: Connect an external sensor to the device for obtaining and providing the acceleration speed in 3-axial directions. Go to Menu >...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Playback Instant Playback Purpose: You can search and play back the record files stored on the device instantly. Go to Menu > Video Search. Video Search Select Search Mode as General. Only the general video supports instant playback. General: Normal videos.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Video Search Select Search Mode. General: Normal videos. Event: Motion detection, alarm, motion│alarm, and motion&alarm videos. Select Camera. Select Video Type. Specify Start Time and End Time. Click Search. The matched videos will be displayed. Search Result Select a video and click Play.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 Platform Mobile Surveillance Platform Purpose: The device can be remotely accessed via mobile surveillance platform. For details of platform configuration, you can refer to platform user manual. When your device and mobile surveillance platform are not in the same network segment, network priority: 3G/4G network >...
You can download mobile surveillance platform to your computer by visiting our official website and going to Home > VMS > Support > Download > iVMS-5200 Mobile Surveillance. Official website: http://www.hikvision.com/en/ You can download iVMS-5260M to your mobile phone by search it in app store/google play or scan QR code below.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Platform Settings Check Enable Platform. Select Platform as Guarding Vision. Click OK and reboot the device to activate the new settings. Optionally, go to Menu > Status > Platform to view the platform status. Register Device in Guarding Vision platform Access Guarding Vision platform.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Backup Manual Backup Purpose: Back up the videos stored on the device. Go to Menu > Video Search. Video Search Select Search Mode. General: Normal videos. Event: Motion detection, alarm, motion│alarm, motion&alarm videos. Select Camera.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Search Result Select the videos and click Export. Format Backup Device Purpose: View the status and the free space/capacity of the connected backup device. And you can also format the backup device. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Storage. Backup Device Select Backup Device.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Events and Alarms Configure Alarm Input Purpose: Configure the settings for alarm input, including trigger level, arming schedule and alarm linkage actions, etc. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Alarm In. Alarm Input Settings Select Alarm Input No.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Configure Alarm Output Purpose: Configure the arming schedule, alarm duration time and alarm name for alarm output. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Alarm Out. Alarm Output Settings Select Alarm Output No. Enter Alarm Name. Select Dwell Time.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Alarm Terminal Check Enable Alarm Terminal. Edit Terminal Name. Click the Set of Triggered Camera to set the alarm triggered recording channel. Click OK. Configure Exception Alarm Purpose: Configure alarms which are triggered by exceptions to take necessary actions in time. Go to Menu >...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Select Exception Type and set corresponding alarm linkage actions, including audible warning and alarm output. Click OK. Exception types include: HDD Full: The HDD is full. HDD Error: Writing HDD error, unformatted HDD, etc. ...
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Linkage Action Click Set of Linkage Action Linkage Action Full Screen Monitoring When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor displays the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring. ...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Trigger Alarm Output Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is detected. Click OK. Configure Detection Area Click Area Settings. Drag to draw detection area. Optionally, right click to delete areas or set detection sensitivity. Right click and select Exit.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 User Account Management Add User Purpose: Add and delete users, and modify the password and permission of users. Go to Menu > Other Settings > User. User Management Click Add. Add User Enter User Name and Password and enter the same password in Confirm.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Guest: The Guest has permissions for Preview, Playback, Backup and Log Search. Click OK. Delete User Go to Menu > Other Settings > User. Select a user and click Delete. Click Yes in confirmation message box. Modify User Go to Menu >...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 General System Configuration Configure Basic Display Settings Purpose: Set system time, select CVBS output standard, enable password and configure DST settings, etc. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Display. The system language is set as English by default and is not editable. Display Settings Edit parameters as required.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual DST Settings Check Enable DST. Set the start time and end time for DST. Select DST bias. Click OK in DST settings interface. Click OK in Display Settings. Configure NTP Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Network. Click Set of More Settings.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Enter the IP address of NTP Server. Click OK in NTP settings interface. Click OK in network settings interface. Configure Advanced Display Settings Purpose: Set the system time, select the CVBS output standard, enable the password, configure the DST settings, etc.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 13 Maintenance Check Status Go to Menu > Status to view status of recording, 3G/4G, platform, satellite positioning, G- Sensor, alarm, and Wi-Fi. Status View System Information Go to Menu > Maintenance > Information to view the device name, model, serial No., firmware version, encoding version, and panel version.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Upgrade the System Purpose: The device can be upgraded either through local USB flash disk or remote FTP server. Before you start: Connect the USB device that contains the upgrade firmware. The upgrade firmware should be stored in the root directory of the USB device. Go to Menu >...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade. Upgrade Select Upgrade Type as FTP Upgrade. Enter FTP Server Address. Click Upgrade to start upgrading and reboot the device to activate the new settings. Log Operation Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time. Before you start: Connect a backup device to the device. Go to Menu >...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Factory: Restore all parameters to the factory default settings. Click OK. Click Yes in confirmation message box. Import/Export Configuration File Purpose: The configuration files can be imported to multiple device devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Import/Export Configuration Files Click Export. Serial Port Settings Purpose: Two types of serial ports are provided: RS-232 and RS-485. The RS-232 port can be used in two ways: Parameters Configuration: Connect a PC to the device through the PC serial port. Device parameters can be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal.
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Serial Port Settings Edit parameters as required. Click OK. Reboot Go to Menu > Maintenance. Click Reboot and click Yes on confirmation message box to reboot the device. Reboot...
Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 Shut Down Device Enable Scheduled Startup/Shutdown Purpose: Set the scheduled startup/shutdown. The device will automatically start up/shut down according the schedule. Go to Menu > Basic Settings > Startup. Select Startup/Shutdown Mode as Scheduled Startup/Shutdown. Scheduled Startup/Shutdown Select the Date to set the schedule.
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Mobile Network Video Recorder User Manual Start Control Select Startup/Shutdown Mode as Halt Delay. Select Delay Time. The delay time ranges from 0 to 6 hours. Optionally, check Voltage Protect and select Voltage Limit Percent. If the voltage of the device reaches the selected threshold, the device will shut down automatically.
Chapter 15 Remote Control Purpose: The device can be controlled via IR remote control and mouse. Buttons Description Before you start: Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation. Remote Control Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons Name Description Power Reserved.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Enter the edit status, and then delete the character in the front of the cursor. Edit Check a checkbox. Clip videos In Playback mode. Switch the input method when editing text field. Reserved.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Purpose: If the device number default one (255), press DEV to build connection between remote control and device. Purpose: Follow the steps to build connection between remote control and device when device number is not 255.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Press Enter to select it. Troubleshooting Purpose: If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot. Go to Menu > Other Settings > Display Click Set of Advanced Settings.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Chapter 16 Appendix Glossary 3G/4G: 3G/4G refers to the 3rd/4th-generation telecommunication technology which is the high speed transmission of the cell data. The 3G/4G service can transmit sound and other data simultaneously and the bitrate is up to hundreds kbps. ...
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is a mechanism of the wireless connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi such as PC, video game console, can connect to the internet via a wireless network access point. •...
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Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide The parameters (e.g., server IP, device registered ID, etc.) of the platform are configured incorrectly. The platform works abnormally. • Fail to obtain satellite positioning information. Possible reasons: The satellite positioning antenna is not placed outdoor. There is no satellite positioning module (built-in or external) available for the device.
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