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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 pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: http://www.recyclethis.info . 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Applicable Model This manual is applicable to the following models. But not all the functions in this manual are supported for each model. Table 1-1 Applicable Model Series Model DS-7600NI-I2 DS-7608NI-I2 DS-7616NI-I2 DS-7632NI-I2 DS-7600NI-I2/P DS-7608NI-I2/8P DS-7616NI-I2/16P DS-7632NI-I2/16P DS-7700NI-I4...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instruction 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 ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips: The device is designed for indoor use only. Install it in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment ● without liquids. Ensure recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 1. Install the device according to the instructions in this manual. 2. To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the installation surface in accordance with the installation instructions. Under high working temperature (40 °C (104 °F) to 55 °C (131 °F)), the power of some power ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Content Convention In order to simplify description, please read the following conventions. Recorder or device mainly refers to video recorder. ● IP device mainly refers to network camera (IP camera), IP dome (speed dome), DVS (Digital ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could Caution result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Activate via Local Menu ....................1 Chapter 2 Log In to Your Device ....................3 Chapter 3 User Interface Introduce ..................... 4 Chapter 4 Network Settings ......................6 4.1 Network Parameter Settings ....................6 4.1.1 Configure TCP/IP ......................
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.1.2 Add Network Camera Manually .................. 17 6.1.3 Add Network Camera via Custom Protocol ..............18 6.1.4 Add Network Camera through Camera Configuration File ......... 20 6.2 Add Access Control Device ....................20 6.3 Add Audio Device ......................... 20 6.4 Add POS Device ........................
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 11.1 Configure Live View Layout ....................39 11.2 GUI Introduction ........................ 39 11.3 PTZ Control ........................40 Chapter 12 Playback ......................... 42 12.1 GUI Introduction ........................ 42 12.2 Normal Playback ........................ 43 12.3 Event Playback ........................44 12.4 Slice Playback ........................
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 16.1 Human and Vehicle Detection ................... 67 16.2 Person Check-In ......................... 67 16.2.1 Add Check-In Task ..................... 67 16.2.2 Search Check-In Records ................... 68 16.3 Statistic Report ........................69 Chapter 17 System Parameter Settings ..................70 Chapter 18 Hot Spare Device Backup ..................
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Activate via Local Menu For the first-time access, you have to set an admin password to activate your device. No operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via web browser, SADP or client software.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note After the device is activated, you should properly keep the password. 6. Optional: Draw an unlock pattern. 7. Configure at least one password recovery method. What to do next Follow the wizard to set basic parameters.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Log In to Your Device You have to log in to your device before operating the menu and other functions. Before You Start Ensure your device is activated. Steps 1. Power on your device. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 User Interface Introduce The device will enter the live view interface after it is powered on. Right click your mouse and select Exit Full Screen through the shortcut menu. Figure 3-1 Main Function Page Figure 3-2 Video Application Figure 3-3 Application Center...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 3-1 Interface Introduction Interface Name Introduction Task Bar The opened applications are listed in the task bar. You can move and close each application tab. Icon introduction: : Main menu. ● : Event center. Event alarms can be searched and viewed. ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Network Settings Network parameters, platform access settings, and network services are configurable. 4.1 Network Parameter Settings You shall configure network parameters before using functions that require network access. 4.1.1 Configure TCP/IP TCP/IP must be properly configured before you operate video recorder over network or access network devices.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note Working mode is only available for certain models. 3. Configure network parameters. - IPv4 DHCP If the DHCP server is available, you can enable DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address and other network settings from that server. The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the size of the largest network layer protocol data unit that can be communicated in a single network transaction.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-2 DDNS 2. Turn on Enable. 3. Select a DDNS type. 4. Set parameters, including service address, domain name, etc. 5. Click Save. 4.1.3 Configure PPPoE If the device is connected to Internet through PPPoE, you need to configure user name and password accordingly.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to System → System Settings → Network → Network → Other . Figure 4-4 Other Settings 2. Set Multicast parameters. Note When adding device through network video security client, multicast group IP address should ●...
4.2.2 Configure OTAP OTAP (Open Thing Access Protocol) is an unified integrated standard and push-pull mode of HikVision protocol in the public network and private network. After OTAP is enabled, other applications may be able to remotely view videos through this protocol.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start Ensure your device network is accessible through OTAP. Steps 1. Go to System → System Settings → Network → Platform Access → OTAP . 2. Turn on OTAP. 3. Set the parameters. 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.4 Configure SDK Service SDK (Software Development Kit) service is used for third-party partners to integrate different functions. The enhanced SDK service adopts TLS protocol over the SDK service that provides safer data transmission. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.7 Configure Log Server Logs can be uploaded to the log server for backup. Steps 1. Go to System → CX → System Settings → Network → Platform Access → Log Server . 2. Turn on Enable. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Port The port is 554 by default. Authentication Type Two authentication types are selectable, if you select Digest, only the request with digest authentication can access the video stream by RTSP via the IP address. For security reasons, it is recommended to select Digest as the authentication type.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual The port mapping items are read-only, and the external ports are set by the router automatically. Manual You can manually edit the external port. 4. If Mapping Mode is selected as Manual, click to edit corresponding ports. Note The value of the RTSP port number should be 554 or between 1024 and 65535, while the ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 User Management There is a default account for administrator. The administrator user name is admin. Administrator has the permission to add, delete, and edit user. Guest and operator users only have limited permissions. Go to System →...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Device Access The video recorder may be able to access multiple device types, such as network camera, access control device, and alarm device. Please refer to the actual device for the access capability of your video recorder.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start Ensure your network camera is on the same network segment with that of your video recorder. ● Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. ● Ensure the network camera is activated. ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start Ensure the network camera supports RTSP streaming. ● Prepare the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for getting the main stream or sub-stream of ● network cameras. Steps 1. Go to System → Device Access → Device → Video Device . 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note Protocol Name and Path can be automatically generated if you click a brand name below ● Protocol Name. You can disable sub-stream if the camera does not support sub-stream or does not have to ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to System → Device Access → Device → POS . 2. Click Add to add a POS device. Figure 6-4 Add POS Device 3. Set the POS device parameters. POS Protocol Universal Protocol You can set the start line identifier, line break tag, and end line tag for the POS overlay characters, and the case-sensitive property of the characters.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual When using UDP connection, the port must be set from 1 to 65535, and the port for each POS machine must be unique. USB-to-RS-232 Connection Configure the USB-to-RS-232 convertor port parameters, including the port serial number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Camera Settings You can configure the added camera, such as privacy mask, image parameters, etc. 7.1 Enable H.265 Stream Access The device can automatically switch to the H.265 stream of IP camera (which supports H.265 video format) for the initial access.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Image Settings Customize the image parameters including the brightness, contrast, and saturation for the live view and recording effect. Exposure Set the camera exposure time (1/10000 to 1 sec). A larger exposure value results in a brighter image.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Frame Rate It refers to the number of frames captured each second. A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout. I-Frame Interval I-Frame also referred as intra picture, I-Frame is the first frame of every GOP (a video compression technology of MPEG).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 Device Grouping The added devices can be classified into different customized groups. Steps 1. Go to System → Device Access → Device Grouping . Figure 8-1 Device Grouping 2. Click to add a group. Note After a group is added, you can click to edit/delete it.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Storage Management 9.1 Manage HDD A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before using. You can format HDD, repair database, and view HDD status through HDD management interface. Before You Start Ensure the HDD is properly installed to your device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual across the drives in one of several ways called "RAID levels", based the redundancy and performance required. Caution RAID requires enterprise-level HDDs. The functions in this section are only available for certain models. It is recommended to use the same model and capacity HDDs.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-2 Enable RAID 3. Wait for the device to restart. 4. Go to System → Storage Management → Storage HDD → Array Management again. Figure 9-3 Array Management 5. Create an array. Creation Method Description One-touch Array Click One-touch Array Configuration.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 9.2.2 Rebuild Array The array status includes Functional, Degraded, and Offline. To ensure the high security and reliability of the data stored in an array, take immediate and proper maintenance of the arrays according its status. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start Ensure disk array is enabled. Steps 1. Go to System → Storage Management → Storage HDD → Array Management . 2. Click Firmware Info. 3. Optional: Set Back Ground Task Speed. 9.3 Configure Storage Mode Steps 1.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Parameter Name Description Max. Time for Clip Export When videos are exported from the device, package time means the video duration of each video package file. eSATA For devices with eSATA interface at the rear panel. Usage Set the usage for eSATA.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Schedule Configuration The device will follow the schedule to store files to the disk. 10.1 Configure Schedule Template After a schedule template is configured, you can use the template as the recording schedule. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-2 Edit Template 3) Select a recording type. For example, Event. 4) Drag the cursor on time bar to draw the schedule. Note After moving the cursor on time bar, you can also click to set specified time ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-3 Video Recording Configuration 2. Turn on Enable for a camera. 3. Select a schedule type. Note If you set Record Schedule as Custom, you can drag the cursor on time bar to set customized record schedule, or move the cursor on time bar and click to set specified time schedule.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Parameter Description Note The channel shall have audio function, or have connected an audio device. ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) can automatically enable SD card of network camera to save the video in the condition of network disconnection, and can synchronize data after the network is recovered.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If you set Record Schedule as Custom, you can drag the cursor on time bar to set customized record schedule, or move the cursor on time bar and click to set specified time schedule. 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 10.4 Configure Audio Recording The device would automatically record audios according to the configured recording schedule. Steps 1. Go to System → Storage Management → Storage Schedule → Audio Recording . 2. Turn on Enable for a channel. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 Live View 11.1 Configure Live View Layout Live view displays the video image of each camera in real time. Steps 1. Go to Live view . 2. Click at the lower-right corner. 3. Select a window division type, or click Custom to customize a new type as your desire. 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Description Click to add a tag go the channel. After adding, you ● can go to → Backup → By Tag to search videos by tag. You can select → Show VCA Info to display rule ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If the PTZ panel cannot be used, please click to check the settings.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 Playback 12.1 GUI Introduction You can play back video or audio files. Figure 12-1 Playback Table 12-1 Interface Description Description Area for selecting playback type. Channel list. Calendar for time selection. Channel tool bar. Click to add a tag go the channel.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Description Note In order to use this function, go to Configuration → Device Access → Device Configuration → Device Parameter → Display Info. on Scream to turn on Enable Dual-VCA via web browser, and go to System → Storage Management →...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note The blue triangle at the calendar date corner indicates there are available videos. 4. Optional: Play back videos that contain human or vehicle targets. : Videos that contain human would be marked in red. ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Search. The retrieved video will be divided into one-hour slices for playback. 5. Optional: Select an one-hour slice and click to divide it into one-minute slices for playback.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 13 Event Center 13.1 Event Settings 13.1.1 Basic/Generic Event Steps 1. Go to Event Center → → Event Configuration → Basic Event / Generic Event . 2. Select a channel. 3. Select an event type. 4.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration from false alarms, only the selected target(s) can triggered alarms. Video Video tampering Use the tool bar at the Tampering detection triggered an top of image to draw the Detection alarm when the camera detection area.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 13-2 Linkage Method Description Linkage Method Description Notify Surveillance The device can send an exception or alarm signal to the remote Center alarm host when an event occurs. The alarm host refers to the PC installed with client software (e.g., iVMS-4200, iVMS-5200).
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 13-3 Perimeter Protection Events Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration Line Crossing Intrusion detection function a. Select a rule number. Detection detects people, vehicles or b. Use the tool bar at the top of image to draw other objects that enter and the detection line.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration The higher the value is, the easier the detection alarm can be triggered. d. Optional: Select Detection Target as Human or Vehicle to discard alarms which are not triggered by human or vehicle. e.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Linkage Method Description Alarm Output The alarm output can be triggered by the alarm input, motion detection, video tampering detection, face detection, line crossing detection, and any all other events. Record When an alarm is detected, the selected channel would record videos.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration region such as the baggage, easily the detection alarm will be purses, dangerous materials, triggered. etc., and a series of actions d. Optional: Repeat the above steps to set can be taken when the alarm another one.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 13-6 Linkage Method Description Linkage Method Description Notify Surveillance The device can send an exception or alarm signal to the remote Center alarm host when an event occurs. The alarm host refers to the PC installed with client software (e.g., iVMS-4200, iVMS-5200).
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration Face Capture The face capture detects and captures faces appearing in the scene. Linkage actions can be triggered when a human face is detected. Face Picture The function compares Target Grading Comparison detected face pictures with...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If you set Arming Schedule as Custom, you can drag the cursor on time bar to set customized arming schedule, or move the cursor on time bar and click to set specified time schedule. 7.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Select an event type. 4. Turn on Enable. 5. Click Rule Settings to set the rule. Table 13-8 Thermal Events Event Name Event Description Fire Detection An alarm would be triggered when fire is detected in the arming area.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 8. Click Save. 13.1.6 Alarm Input Event Set the handling action of an external sensor alarm. Steps 1. Go to Event Center → → Event Configuration → Alarm Input Event . 2. Select an alarm input name. Figure 13-1 Configure Alarm Input Note For example, Local<-1 represents the alarm input number at the device rear panel is 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual When contacts are in natural and off-power state, if two contacts are conducted, then they can be called normal closed. 7. Click Arming Schedule to select an arming schedule type. Note If you set Arming Schedule as Custom, you can drag the cursor on time bar to set customized arming schedule, or move the cursor on time bar and click to set specified time schedule.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Turn on Enable. 5. Click Rule Settings to set the rule. Table 13-11 Audio Analysis Event Event Name Event Description Rule Configuration Audio Audio exception Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection Exception detection detects Detects a steep sound increase in the scene.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Linkage Method Description Alarm Output The alarm output can be triggered by the alarm input, motion detection, video tampering detection, face detection, line crossing detection, and any all other events. Record When an alarm is detected, the selected channel would record videos.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click Audio Management to manage audio files for alert linkage. Note There are 3 default audio files in the list which cannot be deleted. You can import audio files from USB flash drive. The files shall in AAC or MP3 format, and each file size should be within 1 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-2 Event Search 2. Specify detailed conditions, including event type, time, channel, etc. 3. Click Search. The device will display the searching results of the selected channel(s). What to do next Select the items from the result list and export them for backup. 13.4 View Alarms You can view real-time alarm videos and pictures, and play them back.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 Search and Backup You can search files according to different searching conditions, including file type, event type, time, tag, etc. The searching results can be exported to another device, such as a USB flash drive. Before You Start Ensure HDD is correctly installed and recording parameters are properly configured.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-2 Searching Result 5. Optional: Perform the following operations. 1 Click to select a file. 2 Click to lock a file. After a file is locked, it will not be overwritten. 3 Click to export a file. 4 Use the tool bar at the top to filter results by channel.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 15 Smart Settings 15.1 Algorithm Management Algorithms are used for device engines to analyze different smart functions. Smart function would be usable after allocating the corresponding algorithm to an engine. Go to System → Smart Settings → Algorithm Configuration → Algorithm Management . The available algorithms would be listed, and you can click the required algorithm to link engine(s).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note After a list library, you can move the cursor on the library to edit or delete it. ● You can click Delete in Batch to delete selected libraries, or clear all pictures in the selected ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 16 Application Center 16.1 Human and Vehicle Detection The human and vehicle information will be displayed for the selected channel at real-time. Human and vehicle detection should be configured in advance. Go to Event Center → configure.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Before You Start A camera for person check-in is properly connected. ● Go to System → Smart Settings → Algorithm Configuration → Algorithm Management . ● Allocate Target Recognition to at least one engine. The list library for check-in comparison is properly configured. Refer to Add a List Library for ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click Figure 16-3 Search Check-In Records 4. Set time. 5. Click Search. 16.3 Statistic Report You can view reports of people counting and heat map. Table 16-2 Statistic Report Introduction Function Icon Condition Description Name People The function must be supported...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 17 System Parameter Settings System parameters include device name, time, lock screen time, language, etc. Go to System → System Settings → System Configuration to configure parameter. Table 17-1 Parameter Description Type Parameter Name Description Basic Info Lock Screen Time...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 18 Hot Spare Device Backup Video recorders can form an N+M hot spare system. The system consists of several working video recorders and at least one hot spare video recorder. When a working video recorder fails, the hot spare video recorder would switch into operation, which increases the reliability of the system.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Go to System → System Management → N+M Hot Spare again. 5. Add working devices to the hot spare system. 6. Add hot spare devices to the hot spare system. 7. Click Save.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 19 Configure Exception Event Exception events can be configured to take the event hint in the live view interface and trigger alarm output and linkage actions. Steps 1. Go to System → System Settings → Exception . Figure 19-1 Exception Event Configuration 2.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Linkage Method Description Send Email The system can send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. Alarm Output The alarm output can be triggered by the alarm input, motion detection, video tampering detection, face detection, line crossing detection, and any all other events.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 20 View System Info Go to System → System Maintenance → System Info → System Info to view the system information.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 21 System Maintenance System maintenance functions include log search, schedule reboot, upgrade, etc. 21.1 Schedule Reboot The device will automatically restart according to the schedule. Go to System → System Maintenance → Maintenance → Schedule Reboot to enable the function, and set the reboot schedule.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 21.4 Log Info Go to System → System Maintenance → Maintenance → Log to search and export log information. Expired Time Settings When the log disk is full, logs that exceed the period will be overwritten. 21.5 Configure Log Server You can upload system logs to the server for backup.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Tool Name Description After the recorder accessing network, you can use USB flash drive to capture and export network packet. HDD Status Detection You can view the health status of a 4 TB to 8 TB Seagate HDD that generated after October 1, 2017.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 22 Security Management 22.1 Address Filter The address filter decides whether to allow or forbid specific IP/MAC address to get access to your device. Before You Start Log in with the admin account. Steps 1.
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