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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 FlexWATCH ® Network Video Recorder User Manual FWR424 / FWR228 Seyeon Technology Co., Ltd www.seyeon.co.kr www.flexwatch.com M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Safty Warnings and Cautions Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips: Make sure to unplug the power cord while installing the unit Do not connect several devices to one power adaptor as adaptor overload may cause overheating, electric shock or fire hazard.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Copyright Information Copyright 2016 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this product and manual is subject to license. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. FlexWATCH® is registered trademark of products of Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd. All other brand and product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Contents Key Features ....................................... 7 2. Product Description ....................................8 2.1 Package Contents ..................................... 8 2.1.1 FWR424 Model ..................................8 2.1.2 FWR228 Model ..................................8 2.2 Part Names and Functions (Front) ..............................9 2.2.1 FWR424 Model ..................................9 2.2.2 FWR228 Model ..................................
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.3 Group Control Bar ..................................35 7.3.1 Creating/Modifing/Deleting Group ............................36 7.3.2 Adding IP device into a Group ..............................37 7.4 Playback Window/Bar ..................................38 7.5 Date (Calendar / Timeline) Window/Bar ............................39 7.5.1 Calendar ....................................39 7.5.2 Timeline ....................................
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.5.3 Factory Default ..................................73 9.5.4 Reboot ..................................... 74 9.5.5 Log Out ....................................74 9.5.6 System Information ................................. 74 9.5.7 Language ....................................75 9.6 Remote Control ....................................76 9.6.1 Camera Setting ..................................76 9.6.2 Motion Detection ..................................78 10.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 1. Key Features FWR424/FWR228 NVR is an integrated Video Surveillance Device based on the Embedded Linux OS, and it has the following major features. Connect up to 32 channels of IP equipment, including IP cameras and video server/encoder products from various manufacturers, for real-time video and audio surveillance, storage and playback, backup, and re-transmission of video and audio.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 2. Product Description 2.1 Package Contents Please unwrap the product, and place the product on a flat place or in the place to be installed. Please check the following contents are included in addition to the main unit 2.1.1 FWR424 Model FWR424 Network Video Recorder x 1EA Screw for Hard disk fixing x (more than) 16PCS...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Screw for Hard disk fixing x (more than) 32PCS Mouse x 1EA Power Cable x 1EA 2.2 Part Names and Functions (Front) 2.2.1 FWR424 Model Image Name Description POWER LED The LED lights up when the NVR is powered up. REC LED The LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 2.2.2 FWR228 Model Image Name Description Power ON / OFF switch of NVR. Power Switch Press the switch once to power the NVR. To turn the power off, press and hold the button for more than 6 seconds. Factory reset switch.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 2.3 Part Names and Functions (Rear) 2.3.1 FWR424 Model Image Name Description Power input port for power cable connection. Power Available voltage: 100 ~ 240VDC / Available power frequency: 50 ~ 60Hz Console (RS232) RS232 console port. It is a port for installing the program when the device is manufactured. DI / DO Alarm In / Out port consists of 4 DI (Digital Input) and 1 DO (Digital Out).
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 2.3.2 FWR228 Model Image Name Description Power input port for power cable connection. Power Available voltage: 100 ~ 240VDC / Available power frequency: 50 ~ 60Hz DI / DO Alarm In / Out port consists of 16 DI (Digital Input) and 4 DO (Digital Out). (Alarm) RS232 console port.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 3. Installation 3.1 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) installation The recording data index is created on the hard disk connected to SATA port 1 of the NVR. Therefore, when installing two or more hard disks, HDD must be installed from SATA Port #1. Changing the port connection of the active HDDs may result in data loss.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 ③ Attach the HDD onto HDD installation bracket and assemble to the NVR using screws provided. ④ Connect SATA Cable and Power Cable to the HDDs. ⑤ Assemble the top cover with screws. 3.1.2 FWR228 Model HDD must be installed in the following order for using RAID feature.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 3.2 Connect to Monitor Full HD (1080P) Monitor must be used. If the monitor does not support Full-HD (1080P), screen may not display properly. Connects monitor to the VGA or HDMI input ports according to the connection method of the monitor. 3.3 Connect Input Devices USB Mouse must be connected to the NVR for system operating.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 4. Starting NVR It describes the most basic ways to start setting the NVR system. 4.1 Powering On ① Connect the Power Cable on the rear panel of the NVR. ② Turn on the Power switch on the rear panel of the NVR. ③...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 4.2 Setting Date/Time Applying the correct date and time is strongly recommended to avoid any confusion or errors caused by time difference between the NVR system, IP device and client (remote access) PC. ① Click Congifuration icon ( ) at upper right corner on local screen.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 ④ Enter the current Date and Time when Setup System time window appears. ⑤ If necessary, click Change Time Zone to select Time Zone. * System Reboot is required. For more detail about NTP Service, please refer to [Pg.60 8.4.2 System Time].
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 4.3 Setting of NVR IP WAN IP setting is not necessary if remote access is not required. In this case, you may skip this manual section [3.4 Setting of NVR IP]. There are two ways to set IP address to the NVR as follows: Remote configuration through a Client PC.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Default ID and Password is "root" for both. (Case sensitive) ① Go to Preference Configuration -> IP Address on the menu bar. ② Enter IP Information for the NVR System, And then Click OK. ③ Click OK to confirm. ④...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 4.4 Registering IP Devices IP devices such as cameras and video servers can be registered through WAN and LAN port. However, we recommend the use of LAN port for enhanced security and bandwidth management. Registration of IP devices is available through the Search IP-device window which can be run by clicking Simple Registration icon or go thourgh the menu bar.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 To register IP Devices in the NVR system, please follow the steps below: ① Run Simple Registration. For ONVIF device registration, Select ONVIF protocol and Search IP Device again. ② Select and move desired IP devices for registration to the right list in the left with Register All or Register Selected button when IP device search is completed.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 If a keyboard is connected, multiple devices can be selected by clicking mouse while holding down the ctrl or shift key. ③ If IP setup for the IP devices is not necessary, go to Step ⑦...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 5. Configuration of NVR System The system consists of 4 Main Pages as below. Icon Name Description Display live video streams from the registered IP cameras and encoders. Live Viewer * For more information, please refer to [Pg.20, 5.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6. Live Viewer The NVR system goes into the Live Viewer Page automatically when system booting is finished. In Live Viewer Page, real-time video of the registered IP devices such as cameras and encoders can be monitored. Audio is also supported depending on connected IP devices.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6.1 Live View Tool Bar Live Tool Bar is located at the top of the Live View Mode screen and it provides the following features. Icon Menu Description Server Control Bar Show/Hide Server Control Bar. Group Control Bar Show/Hide Group Control Bar PTZ Control Bar...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6.2 Server Control Bar Server Control Bar is located on the top left side of Live Viewer Page and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Show/Hide Group Control Bar Icon All devices registered in the NVR system properly are displayed in the server list as shown on the left.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6.3 Group Control Bar Group Control Bar is located on the middle left side of Live Viewer Page and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Show/Hide Group Control Bar Icon ( A group is a collection of multiple channels or video streams for live monitoring in one screen.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Default Group or Existing Group can be edited, deleted or copied. These functions are available via the popup menu that appears after right-click the desired group as shown on the right. 6.3.2 Adding IP device There are two ways to adding IP devices to the desired group.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6.4 PTZ Control Bar PTZ Control Bar is located on the left side of Live Viewer Page and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Show/Hide PTZ Control Bar Icon ( PTZ Control Bar buttons are activated when PTZ channel or stream is selected on the Live Viewer Page.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 The Edit IP Device window can be opened through the pop-up menu that appears when right click on the PTZ device in IP- device, Camera Configuratiuon list on System Congifuration Page as shown below. PTZ Control Window provides the following basic features and more. Icon Menu Description...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 6.5 Audio Control Window Audio Control Window can be displayed or hidden by clicking Show/Hide PTZ Control Bar Icon ( Speaker volume level could be controlled by moving cursor of Speaker Volume control bar on the top of Audio control window.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7. Player A (Time Search) Recorded data can be searched and played visually and quickly using calendar and timeline. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.1 Search Tool Bar Search Too Bar is located at the top of the Player A (Time Search) Page and it provides the following features. Icon Menu Description Show or Hide following Control Bars: Server Control Bar, Group Control Bar, Control Bar Layout Playback Bar, Date (Calendar &...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.2 Server Control Bar Server Control Bar is located on the top left side of Player A (Time Search) Page and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Server Window on Pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.3.1 Creating/Modifing/Deleting Group Group can be created as much as need through the Creating Group Window as shown below, and that can be opened by clicking New on the popup menu appears after right-click the desired group as shown on the right. Item Description Group Name...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.3.2 Adding IP device into a Group There are two ways to adding IP devices to the desired group. After selecting the desired channel or stream of the IP device in the server control window, Drag & Drop to the desired group as shown on the left.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.4 Playback Window/Bar Play Window is located on the left side of Time Search Mode screen and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Play window on pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.5 Date (Calendar / Timeline) Window/Bar 7.5.1 Calendar Calendar Window is located on the bottom left side of Time Search Mode screen and it can be displayed or hidden with timeline window by clicking Daily Window on pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.5.2.1 Timeline Item Descriptions Item Description Zoom buttons are located at left top in timeline window. Timeline can be zoomed In/Out for easy and fast data searching with these buttons. The scale of the timeline is made up of a 24-hour system can be enlarged by using the zoom buttons to quickly search the recorded data of a desired time down to the minute timeline.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8. Player B (Condition Search) Recorded data can be searched and played based on condition specified by the user. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.1 Search Tool Bar Search Too Bar is located at the top of the Player B (Time Search) Page and it provides the following features. Icon Menu Description Show or Hide following Control Bars: Server Control Bar, Group Control Bar, Control Bar Layout Playback Bar, Date (Calendar &...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.2 Server Control Bar Server Control Bar is located on the top left side of Player B (Condition Search) Page and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Server Window on Pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.3.1 Creating/Modifing/Deleting Group in Player A Group can be created as much as need through the Creating Group Window as shown below, and that can be opened by clicking New on the popup menu appears after right-click the desired group as shown on the right.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.3.2 Adding IP device into a Group in Player A There are two ways to adding IP devices to the desired group. After selecting the desired channel or stream of the IP device in the server control window, Drag & Drop to the desired group as shown on the left.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.4 Playback Window Play Control Window is located on the left side of Time Search Mode screen and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Play window on pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 8.5 Condition Window 8.5.1 Condition Search Condition Search Window is located on the bottom left side of Time Search Mode screen and it can be displayed or hidden by clicking Condition Window on pull-down menu that appears by clicking Layout icon ( ) on search tool bar.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 7.5.1.2 Advanced Search Advanced search box will appear when clicking Advanced Search button on condition search window as shown below. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Item Description Enter desired time rage to search. Select desired camera to search. Select Event Types and/or Channels to search. If multiple event type and channels are selected, only results that meet all of the conditions will be searched. Motion: Motion Detection Sensor: Sensor Detection Flexible Extra System Data: FlexWATCH Integration data...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9. Configuration Page All settings of the NVR system are provided in this Configuration Page, and frequently used camera settings are also available. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.1 Menu Bar The menu bar is located at the top of the Settings page and consists of five menus as shown below. IP-Device Configuration Camera Configuration Preference Configuration Utility Remote Control Through the menu bar, all settings of NVR and frequently used camera settings are available. 9.2 IP-Device Configuration Provides IP device registration related settings.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.2.1 Simple Registration Registration of IP devices is available through the Search IP-device window which can be run by clicking Simple Registration icon or go thourgh the menu bar. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Item Description Selects network interface WAN, LAN or both to search IP devices. Select the protocol to be used for searching and registering IP devices. Newly Searched IP-Device section on the left of Simple Registration window lists the IP devices that are not registered in the connected network.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.2.1.1 Auto IP Assigning (IP Start Address) IP address can be assigned to the IP devices without any software or tools. This feature supports only FlexWATCH® camera models, and does not apply to IP devices that are already registered to the NVR system.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Click IP Start Address located at the bottom of Registered IP-Device list. When Setup IP Start Adddress window appears, Enter desired Starting IP address in the field of WAN/LAN that IP deices found. Item Description Enter starting IP address for the selected cameras which found in WAN port.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.2.2 ADD (Manual IP device Registration) Manual IP device registration (Add IP-Device) window for entering IP device information manually can be opened by clicking "Add" on IP-device Configuration pull down menu as shown on the left. <Add IP-Device Window>...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Item Description Device ID is the registration number of NVR for IP devices. According to the order of registration of IP NVR equipment, the ID number is assigned in the order from 0. If selecting ID that already registered and assigned, registration information will be displayed. In this case, modification of registration information is available.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.2.3 Edit (Editing IP Device Information) To modify the IP information of registered device, select desired IP device in Server Control Window and click edit on IP-Device Configuration pull down menu. <Edit IP-Device Window> M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Item Description Device ID is the registration number of NVR for IP devices. According to the order of registration of IP NVR equipment, the ID number is assigned in the order from 0. If selecting ID that already registered and assigned, registration information will be displayed. In this case, modification of registration information is available.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.2.4 Delete (Deleting IP Device ) To delete registered IP device from the NVR system, select desired IP device in Server Control Window and click delete on IP-Device Configuration pull-down menu. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.3 Camera Configuration Provides each channel name and recording settings for the device registered in the system. 9.3.1 Camera Name Set the camera name for the identification of each camera channel or stream within the alphanumeric 21 characters or 10 unicode characters.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.3.2 Simple Recording Setup To set up recording, select a channel or stream of desired IP device in Server control Window and click Simple Registration on Camera Configuration pull-down menu. <Simple Recording Setup Window> M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Item Description No Recording No recording. Always Recording Always Recording. DI Sensor Recording when DI sensor of IP Device is triggered. Triggered Recording Recording when Motion is detected by IP device. Motion Triggered Recording NVR system does not have a built-in motion detection feature. Recording when FES data is received from external device.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4 Preference Configuration Provides general system setting, security, netowrk, storage, and alarm related settings. 9.4.1 System Name Set the NVR system name for efficient management of NVR and Network within the alphanumeric 21 chracters or 10 unicode characters. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.2 System Time Set the time of the NVR system. Applying the correct date and time is strongly recommended to avoid any confusion or errors caused by time difference between the NVR system, IP Device, and client (remote access) PC. Item Description Date...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.4 Access Level Select whether to use password authentication to access Live or Player A/B mode. 9.4.5 IP Address NVR rear panel has WAN and LAN ports. WAN port is used to Internet or remote access connection. LAN port is used to configure private network for IP cameras and Select IP assigning type.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.6 Web Port Set Web Port for remote acces. Web port number can be used in 80~65535. 9.4.7 HDD Setup Storage status checking and storage formatting can be done in this menu. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.7.1 Format HDD Item Description Storage Show the SATA port number connected to the Type HDD. Status Shows HDD status. Storage Shows HDD size. Size Select whether to scan bad sectors during HDD Option format process. Selected HDD can be formatted.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.7.3 HDD Information Item Description File System Shows file system information of the storage. Total Disk Shows the storage capacity. Size Free Disk Shows available storage capacity. Size Usage Shows percentage of the storage usage. Oldest Shows the oldest data information in the storage.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.8 Common DI/DO (Built-In Alarm) DI/DO setting, alarm status checking and alarm control are available. 9.4.8.1 Common DI/DO Setup Item Description Indicates channel number of Sensor Input and Alarm Output. Sensor Input Name Change Sensor Input Name. Alarm Output Name Change Alarm Output Name.
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.4.8.2 Common DI/DO Control and Status Item Description Indicates channel number of Sensor Input and Alarm Output. Alarm Out ON/OFF Turns the alarm on or off. Seonsor Input Status Check current status of the sensor input. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.5 Utility Provides the system software-related settings of the NVR system. 9.5.1 Update Updates NVR system firmware through USB Flash Drive. Be sure to check the following before updating the firmware. - Copy the firmware file to the root of USB - USB Flash Drive should be connected before opening the Firmware Update Window.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.5.2 No Camera Image <”No Cmaer Image” Update Window> <Live Viewer> "No Camera" image is displayed on the blank channel as above on the live viewer page, which can be changed by updating the image file via USB drive.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.5.4 Reboot Reboots the NVR system. 9.5.5 Log Out Log out of NVR system. 9.5.6 System Information Item Description Model Shows model number of the NVR system. System Shows firmware version of the NVR system. Version Shows whether supporting multi-vendor.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.5.7 Language Item Description User Interface language of the NVR System can be Language changed. Date and time formats can be changed by regional Region setting. M4071-00 Seyeon Tech Co., Ltd...
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.6 Remote Control Supports remote setting of the registered FlexWATCH® device through the DVR system. 9.6.1 Camera Setting Camera settings page will vary as follows according to the number of channels /streams that is supported by the IP device. <2 Channel, Dual Stream Camera Models>...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.6.1.1 Channel/Streaming Setting Remote encoding setting for each channel or stream is available. Item Description Select bitrate mode. CBR: allows the user to fix the bit rate stream, regardless of scene activity, complexity and Biterate Control Mode resolution.
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 9.6.2 Motion Detection Remote Motion detection setting is available. Item Description Select wether to use motion detection feature in IP device. Select or deselect motion detection area using mouse. Green – indicates motion detection area. Pink –...
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FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 Recording Max. Recording Rate Max 480fps @ Full HD Stream Video, Audio, Data Supports 4 SATA HDDs HDD Support up to 6TB / each ( Max.24TB ) RAID Condition Always, Motion, Event, Schedule Interface Video Out 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, Audio In/Out 2 way (1 in, 1 out)
FWR424/FWR228 NVR User Manual M4071-00 10.1.2 FWR228 Model Max Channel 64Ch. IP cameras Video Max. Streaming Rate Max 480fps @ FULL-HD, Max 1920fps @ D1 Supported Codec H.264 / MJPEG Streaming Function Retransmission (Proxy) Remote PTZ control Recording Max. Recording Rate Max 1920fps @ Full HD or 4K Stream Video, Audio, Data...
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