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INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
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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 a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 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. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Applicable Model This manual is applicable to the following models. Table 1-1 Applicable Model Series Model iDS-6700NXI-I/FA iDS-6708NXI-I/FA iDS-6700NXI-I/S iDS-6716NXI-I/S iDS-7608NXI-I2/X iDS-7600NXI-I2/X iDS-7616NXI-I2/X iDS-7608NXI-I2/8P/X iDS-7600NXI-I2/P/X iDS-7616NXI-I2/16P/X iDS-7716NXI-I4/X iDS-7700NXI-I4/X iDS-7732NXI-I4/X iDS-7716NXI-I4/16P/X iDS-7700NXI-I4/16P/X iDS-7732NXI-I4/16P/X iDS-7716NXI-I4/S iDS-7700NXI-I4/S iDS-7732NXI-I4/S iDS-7716NXI-I4/16P/S iDS-7700NXI-I4/16P/S iDS-7732NXI-I4/16P/S...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Series Model iDS-9664NXI-I16/S/SL iDS-9664NXI-I16/S/SL viii...
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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, Caution could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance...
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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 of the nation and region.
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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. ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Basic Operation ......................1 1.1 Activate Your Device ......................1 1.1.1 Default User and IP Address ................... 1 1.1.2 Activate via Local Menu ..................1 1.1.3 Activate via SADP ....................2 1.1.4 Activate via Client Software ................... 3 1.1.5 Activate via Web Browser ..................
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.2 Configure Live View Settings ................... 26 3.3 Configure Auto-Switch of Cameras ................. 27 3.4 Configure Live View Layout ..................... 28 3.4.1 Configure Custom Live View Layout ..............28 3.4.2 Configure Live View Mode ................... 29 3.5 Configure Channel-Zero Encoding ...................
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Operation 1.1 Activate Your Device 1.1.1 Default User and IP Address ● Default administrator account: admin. ● Default IPv4 address: 192.168.1.64. 1.1.2 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.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Warning We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-2 Activate via SADP 4. Create and input the new password in the password field, and confirm the password. Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of 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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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-3 Control Panel 2. Click Device Management to enter the Device Management interface, as shown below.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-4 Device Management Interface 3. Check the recorder status from the device list, and select an inactive recorder. 4. Click Activate to pop up the Activation interface. 5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-5 Activation 6. Click OK to start activation. 7. Click Modify Netinfo to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as shown below. Figure 1-6 Modify Network Parameters 8. Change the recorder IP address to the same subnet with your computer. Modify the IP address manually.Check Enable DHCP.
Network Video Recorder User Manual supported resolutions include 1024 × 768 and above. Steps 1. Enter the IP address in web browser, and then press Enter. The default IP address is 192.168.1.64. Figure 1-7 Web Browser Activation 2. Set the password for the admin user account. Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-8 TCP/IP Settings 2. Select Working Mode as Net-Fault Tolerance or Multi-Address Mode. Net-Fault Tolerance The two NIC cards use the same IP address, and you can select the main NIC to LAN1 or LAN2. In this way, in case of one NIC card failure, the device will automatically enable another standby NIC card so as to ensure the normal running of the system.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 1.3 Configure HDD Ensure the video recorder storage media is well. You can install at least one HDD and initialize it, or create a RAID and initialize it. 1.4 Add Network Camera Before you can get live video or record the video files, you must add the network cameras to the connection list of the device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 1.4.1 Add Automatically Searched Online Network Camera Steps 1. Click on the main menu. 2. Click Number of Unadded Online Device at the bottom. 3. Select the automatically searched online network cameras. 4. Click Add to add the camera which has the same login password with the video recorder. Figure 1-10 Add Automatically Searched Online Network Camera Note If the network camera to add has not been activated, you can activate it in the network camera...
For details, refer to Import Network Camera Certificate. Note The enhanced SDK service is only available when you use HIKVISION protocol. 8. Optional: Click Search to search other network cameras. 9. Optional: Click Continue to Add to add other network cameras.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual the PoE interface supports the Plug-and-Play function. Add PoE Camera Steps 1. Go to Camera → Camera → PoE Settings. 2. Enable or disable long network cable mode by selecting Long Distance or Short Distance. Long Distance Long-distance (100 to 300 meters) network transmissions via PoE interface.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-12 Add PoE Camera 3. Click Apply. 4. Connect PoE cameras to device PoE ports with network cables. 5. Go to Camera → Camera → IP Camera to view camera image and information. Add Non-PoE Network Camera You can disable the PoE interface by selecting the manual while the current channel can be used as a normal channel and the parameters can also be edited.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-13 Edit Network Camera 3. Select Adding Method as Manual. Plug-and-Play The camera is physically connected to the PoE interface. Its parameters cannot be edited. You can go to System → Network → TCP/IP to change IP address of PoE port. Manual Add IP camera without physical connection via network.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note 3. Set protocol parameters. Type The network camera adopting custom protocol must support getting stream through standard RTSP. Path Contact the manufacturer of network camera for the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of getting main stream and sub-stream. Note The protocol type and the transfer protocol must be supported by the network camera to add.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-14 ISUP Settings 2. Select Access Type as ISUP. 3. Check Enable. Note Enabling ISUP will disable other platform access. 4. Set the related parameters. Server Address The platform server IP address. Server Port The platform server port, ranges from 1024 to 65535.
4. Bind your device with a Hik-Connect account. 1) Use a smart phone to scan the QR code, and download Hik-Connect app. You can also download it from https://appstore.hikvision.com, or the QR code below. Refer to Hik- Connect Mobile Client User Manual for details.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If the device is already bound with an account, you can click Unbind to unbind with the current account. 5. Click Apply. What to do next You can access your video recorder via Hik-Connect.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Camera Settings 2.1 View Camera Error Information Camera error information of each channel can be accessed. If exception occurs, camera error information of individual channel(s) will be provided on the screen. Go to Camera → IP Camera, move the cursor to a window, and click to edit the parameters of different channel(s).
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Select a camera as your desire. 3. Edit name in Camera Name. 4. Check Display Name, Display Date and Display Week to show the information on the image. 5. Set the date format, time format, and display mode. Figure 2-1 OSD Settings 6.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-2 Privacy Mask Settings Note ● Up to 4 privacy masks zones can be configured and the size of each area can be adjusted. ● You can clear the configured privacy mask zones on the window by clicking the corresponding clear zone 1 to 4 icons on the right of the window, or click Clear All to clear all zones.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Position the cursor on the window of the IP camera and click 3. Check Enable IP Camera Time Sync. 4. Click OK. 5. Optional: All IPC channels can be enabled/disabled with shortcuts. 1) Go to Maintenance → System Service → More Settings. 2) Click Time Sync Configuration, select Enable IPC Time Sync or Disable IPC Time Sync to enable/disable scheduled time sync for all IPC/IoT channels.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2.7 Import/Export IP Camera Configuration Files The IP camera information, including the IP address, manage port, password of admin, etc., can be saved in Microsoft Excel format and backed up to the local device. The exported file can be edited on a PC, including adding or deleting the content, and copying the setting to other devices by importing the Excel file to it.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-4 Upgrade IP Cameras 2. Select a method to upgrade your camera. Online Upgrade Click Online Upgrade, and click Check for Updates or Quick Upgrade to upgrade your cameras. Note Your device shall be properly connected to Hik-Connect. Local Upgrade Inserted a USB flash drive that contains the firmware to your device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Live View Live view displays the video image getting from each camera in real time. 3.1 Start Live View Click on the main menu bar. ● Select a window and double click a camera from the channel list to play the live image of the camera.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-1 Shortcut Menu Note If exception occurs, error information will be displayed on the screen. Click to edit the parameters of different channel(s). 3.2 Configure Live View Settings Live View settings can be customized. You can configure the output interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Select the display mode for Live View, e.g., 2*2, 1*5, etc. Dwell Time The time in seconds to wait between switching of cameras when using auto-switch in Live View. Enable Audio Output Enable/disable audio output for the selected video output. Volume Adjust the Live View volume, playback and two-way audio for the selected output interface.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.4 Configure Live View Layout Live view displays the video image getting from each camera in real time. 3.4.1 Configure Custom Live View Layout Steps 1. Go to System → Live View → View. 2. Click Set Custom Layout. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.4.2 Configure Live View Mode Steps 1. Go to System → Live View → View. 2. Select the video output interface. 3. Select a layout or custom layout from the toolbar. 4. Select a division window, and double-click on a camera in the list to link the camera to the window.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note The higher frame rate and bitrate require the higher bandwidth. 4. Click Apply. You can view all the channels on one screen via CMS or web browser. 3.6 Main and Auxiliary Ports Strategy There are five video output types: HDMI, VGA, LCD, HDMI2, and CVBS. Priority of video outputs: HDMI >...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.7 Digital Zoom Digital Zoom zooms into the live image in different magnifications (1x to 16x). Steps 1. Start live view. 2. Click from the toolbar. 3. Move the sliding bar or scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in/out the image to different magnifications (1x to 16x).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 3-2 Fisheye View Icon Description Icon Description Icon Description Switch the Live View Switch the Live View 180° Panorama ( ) image to the 180° 360° Panorama ( ) image to the 360° panorama view. panorama view.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.10 Live View Strategy Steps 1. In the live view mode, click to enter the digital zoom operation interface in full screen mode. 2. Select the live view strategy to Real-time, Balanced or Fluency. 3.11 Person Passing You can view real-time facial recognition and stranger recognition results.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-6 Add Unregistered Face Picture 7. Optional: Click Check-in to view face picture library check-in record, including Total No., Checked In and Unchecked In. 8. Optional: Click on the upper right corner to configure the display settings as you desired. Figure 3-7 Person Passing Display Settings 9.
Network Video Recorder User Manual ● You can click a record to review the attendance information of this individual in calendar. ● For guest and operator user, it requires "Local Video Export permission" (in "Camera Permission") to search and export record. Figure 3-8 Person Passing Search Record 3.12 PTZ Control 3.12.1 Configure PTZ Parameters...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-9 PTZ Parameters Settings 3. Edit the PTZ parameters. Note All the parameters should be exactly match the PTZ camera parameters. 4. Click OK to save the settings. 3.12.2 Set a Preset Presets record the PTZ position and the status of zoom, focus, iris, etc. You can call a preset to quickly move the camera to the predefined position.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 9. Optional: Click in the lower right corner of Live View to view the configured presets. Figure 3-11 View the Configured Presets 3.12.3 Call a Preset A preset enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event takes place.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-14 Patrol Configuration 3. Select the patrol No. 4. Click Set. Figure 3-15 Patrol Settings 5. Click to add a key point to the patrol.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-16 Key Point Configuration 1) Configure key point parameters. Preset Determines the order the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. Speed Defines the speed the PTZ will move from one key point to the next. Duration Refers to the duration to stay at the corresponding key point.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-17 Patrol Configuration 3. Select a patrol. 4. Click Call to start the patrol. 5. Optional: Click Stop to stop the patrol. 3.12.6 Set a Pattern Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to make the PTZ move according to the predefined path.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.12.7 Call a Pattern Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Steps 1. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera's live view. 2. Click Pattern to configure pattern. Figure 3-19 Pattern Configuration 3.
(park time). Before You Start Before operating this function, make sure the connected camera supports linear scan and is in HIKVISION protocol. Steps 1. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera's live view.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-20 Aux Function Configuration 3. Click the icons to operate the aux functions. See the table for the icon descriptions. Table 3-4 Description of Aux Functions Icons Icon Description Light on/off Wiper on/off 3D positioning Center...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4.1 Recording 4.1.1 Configure Recording Parameters Configure Video Parameters Go to Camera → Video Parameters. Main Stream Main stream refers to the primary stream that affects data recorded to the hard disk drive and will directly determine your recording quality and image size.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Sub-Stream Sub-stream is a second code that runs alongside the main stream. It allows you to reduce the outgoing internet bandwidth without sacrificing your direct recording quality. Sub-stream is often exclusively used by apps to view live video. Users with limited internet speeds may benefit most from this setting.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Expired Time The expired time is period for a recorded file to be kept in the HDD. When the deadline is reached, the file will be deleted. If you set the expired time to 0, the file will not be deleted. The actual keeping time for the file should be determined by the capacity of the HDD.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings and other events as well. Refer to VCA Event Alarm for details. Steps 1. Go to Storage → Schedule → Record. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-2 Record Schedule Note ● You can repeat the above steps to set schedule recording or capture for each day in the week. ● Continuous recording is applied to each day by default. 6. Optional: Copy the recording schedule to other camera(s). 1) Click Copy to.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Drag the mouse on the time bar to set the continuous recording schedule. Refer to Configure Recording Schedule for details. 4.1.7 Configure Motion Detection Triggered Recording You can configure the recording triggered by the motion detection event. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Set the event main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera. 5. Go to Storage → Recording Schedule. 6. Select the recording type to Alarm. 7. Drag the mouse on the time bar to set the alarm recording schedule. Refer to Configure Recording Schedule for details.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-3 Edit Holiday Settings 5. Set Holiday Name, Mode, Start Date, and End Date. 6. Click OK. 7. Set the schedule for holiday recording. Refer to Configure Recording Schedule for details. 4.1.12 Configure Redundant Recording and Capture Enabling redundant recording and capture, which means saving the record files and captured pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and reliability.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-4 Record Parameters 6. Check Redundant Record/Capture. 7. Click OK to save settings. 4.2 Playback 4.2.1 Instant Playback Instant playback enables the device to play the recorded video files recorded in the last five minutes.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-5 Playback 4.2.2 Play Normal Video Go to Playback, select date and camera(s). is the window division shortcut for grouping cameras and playing videos. You can also select camera(s) from the list to achieve simultaneous playback of multiple camera(s). Position the cursor on playback window, and use the toolbar at the bottom to perform playback operations.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-6 Play Normal Video 4.2.3 Play Smart Searched Video In smart playback mode, the device can analyze videos that containing motion, line, or intrusion detection information, and mark them in red. Go to Playback, click Smart, and then click motion detection ( ), line crossing detection ( ), or intrusion detection ( ) in the toolbar at the bottom to play the video as your desire.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.4 Play Custom Searched Files You can play video by customized search conditions. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Select camera(s) from the list. 3. Click Custom Search at the lower-left corner. 4. Select a search method. For example, Search by Appearance. 5.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Play Tag Files Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Click Custom Search at the lower-left corner. 3. Click Search by Tag. 4. Set search conditions, including time and tag keyword. 5. Click Start Search. The search result list displays 1 channel. 6.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.7 Play Log Files Play back record file(s) associated with channels after searching system logs. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → Log Info. 2. Click Log Search. 3. Set search time and type and click Search. Figure 4-8 Search Log Files 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.8 Play External Files You can play files from external storage devices. Before You Start Connect the storage device with the video files to your device. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Click at the lower-left corner. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Set the start time and end time. You can click to set the time period, or set a time segment on time bar. 4. Click to save the video clip to a storage device. 4.3.4 Switch between Main Stream and Sub-Stream You can switch between the main stream and the sub-stream during the playback.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.3.7 Fisheye View The device supports the fisheye camera expansion in Live View or playback mode. Before You Start ● The fisheye expansion view feature is supported only by certain models. ● The connected camera must support the fisheye view. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.3.9 Digital Zoom Digital Zoom zooms into the live image in different magnifications (1x to 16x). Steps 1. Start live view. 2. Click from the toolbar. 3. Move the sliding bar or scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in/out the image to different magnifications (1x to 16x).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Picture Capture Note This chapter is only available for certain models. 5.1 Configure Parameters The picture refers to the live picture captured in continuous or event recording. You can edit picture parameters in Storage → Schedule → Capture → Advanced. Resolution Set the picture resolution.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual plan as its capture priority during holidays. Before You Start Ensure you have installed HDDs, or added network disks for storage. Steps 1. Go to System → Holiday. 2. Select a holiday item from the list and click 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Event 6.1 Normal Event Alarm 6.1.1 Configure Motion Detection Alarms Motion detection enables the device to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and trigger alarms. Steps 1. Go to System → Event → Normal Event → Motion Detection. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5. Set linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 6.1.3 Configure Video Tampering Alarms Video tampering detection triggered an alarm when the camera lens is covered and takes alarm response action(s). Steps 1. Go to System → Event → Normal Event → Video Tampering. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-1 Event Hint Settings 3. Select an exception type. Figure 6-2 Exceptions Handling 4. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 6.1.6 Configure Combined Alarm Combined alarm combines events with alarm input. The combined alarm will be triggered when it receives alarms from both alarm input and events.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Combined Alarm. 5. Select a channel as your desire. 6. Select Combined Alarm Event. 7. Click Apply. Note The combined alarm arming schedule and linkage action are the same as the selected event(s). Figure 6-3 Combined Alarm 6.2 VCA Event Alarm The device supports receiving VCA detections sent by connected IP cameras.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note ● VCA detections must be supported by the connected IP camera. ● Refer to the network camera user manual for detailed VCA detection instructions. 6.2.1 Temperature Screening After specified thermography cameras are connected, the device can display temperature measurement results, and notify you with audio alert when normal or abnormal temperature is detected.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Event → More Events → Transparent Transmission Configuration. The available events are listed in Event Description List. 2. Click Template List to export the template list file. Note The template list is for reference only. It cannot be deleted or edited. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-4 People Gathering Detection 4. Check Enable People Gathering Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured people gathering detection pictures. 6. Set people gathering detection parameters. 1) Select Arming Area. Note Up to 4 areas are selectable.
Network Video Recorder User Manual that necessary actions can be taken in advance. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Fast Moving. Figure 6-5 Fast Moving Detection 4. Check Enable Fast Moving. 5.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual way street. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Parking. Figure 6-6 Parking Detection 4. Check Enable Parking Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured parking detection pictures. 6.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 8. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 9. Click Apply. 6.2.7 Unattended Baggage Detection Unattended baggage detection detects the objects left over in a predefined region such as the baggage, purses, dangerous materials, etc., and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Time Threshold The time of the objects left in the region. If the value is 10, an alarm will be triggered after the object is left and stayed in the region for 10 s. Range: [5-20]. Sensitivity Similarity of the background image to the object.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 1) Select Arming Area. Note Up to 4 areas are selectable. 2) Drag the sliders to set Time Threshold and Sensitivity. Time Threshold The time of the objects removed from the region. If the value is 10, alarm will be triggered after the object disappears from the region for 10 s.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-9 Audio Exception Detection 4. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured audio exception detection pictures. 5. Set the detection rules. 1) Select Exception Detection. 2) Check Audio Loss Exception, Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection, and/or Sudden Decrease of Sound Intensity Detection.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.10 Defocus Detection Image blur caused by lens defocus can be detected. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Defocus. Figure 6-10 Defocus Detection 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual factors, such as the intentional rotation of the camera. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Sudden Scene Change. Figure 6-11 Sudden Scene Change 4.
Network Video Recorder User Manual etc., can be detected. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click PIR Alarm. Figure 6-12 PIR Alarm 4. Check PIR Alarm. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured of PIR alarm pictures. 6.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of detection. 4. Select an event detection (Temperature Measurement Alarm, etc.). 5. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 6. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 7.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-13 Set Arming Schedule 4. You can click Copy to copy the current day arming schedule settings to other day(s). 5. Click Apply to save the settings. 6.4 Configure Linkage Actions Alarm linkage actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Event Hint Display, Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Trigger Alarm Output, and Send Email.
Network Video Recorder User Manual simultaneously in several channels, you must configure the auto-switch dwell time. Note Auto-switch will terminate once the alarm stops and back to the live view interface. Steps 1. Go to System → Live View → General. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Select Notify Surveillance Center. 6.4.4 Configure Email Linkage The system can send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. Steps 1. Go to System → Network → Advanced → Email. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Select an alarm output item from the list. 6.4.7 Configure Audio and Light Alarm Linkage For certain network cameras, you can set the alarm linkage action as audio alarm or light alarm. Before You Start ●...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Smart Analysis 7.1 Engine Configuration Each engine processes a specified VCA type as its working mode. You can configure the engine working mode as your desire. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Engine Settings → Engine Configuration. Figure 7-1 Engine Configuration 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If the engine has been bound with channel(s), switching engine working mode will unbind the engine and channel(s), and cancel the related smart event of the channel. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. 7.2 Task Configuration You can view the task status in task configuration.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 1) Click Edit. 2) Optional: Check Enable of Display Status and Notify Surveillance Center. 3) Set Start Time of video to analyze. 4) Click OK. 4. Check cameras and click Enabled to start analyzing. Task status includes 3 conditions: Disabled, Waiting, and Enabled. Disabled No analysis task is enabled on the camera.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Auto Update After a round of training is completed, the device would automatically update the algorithm according to the preset time. Note ● Training Task is enabled by default. ● Enabling Training Task would occupy one engine, so the number of available channels for smart analysis may decrease.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-4 Face Grading 2. Check Enable Face Grading. 3. Set Pupil Distance, Tilt Angle, and Pan Angle. Pupil Distance Pupil distance is the distance between two pupils. In order to get better detection result, the pupil distance shall not be less than 40, and the recommended value is 60.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-5 Face Capture 3. Select a camera to configure. 4. Check Enable Face Capture. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of face detection. 6. Set the detection sensitivity. Note Sensitivity range: [1-5].
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click OK. Note ● You can click to edit the library name or delete the library. ● You can click Delete in Batch or Clear in Batch to delete selected face picture libraries, or clear all face pictures in the selected face picture libraries.
Network Video Recorder User Manual delete, search, and export face pictures in this library. Face pictures in this library can be copy to other libraries. After copying face pictures to other libraries, you can delete them as your desire. This library displays frequently appeared person frequency if you have lined this library with frequently appeared person alarm.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-6 Face Picture Comparison 4. Set Mode as Face Picture Comparison. 5. Optional: Check Enable Non-Real-Time Mode. For places with a high flow of people, the device processing speed may not be fast enough, Non-Real-Time Mode will save the real-time pictures as cache, and process them later when engine has free resource.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of VCA detection. After the face picture comparison is enabled, the comparison results will be uploaded for face comparison alarm. If the comparison produced a match, both the real-time face picture and the target picture from the library will be uploaded.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-7 Face Picture Comparison 4. Select Mode as Stranger. 5. Optional: Check Enable Non-Real-Time Mode. For places with a high flow of people, the device processing speed may not be fast enough, Non-Real-Time Mode will save the real-time pictures as cache, and process them later when engine has free resource.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of VCA detection. After the face picture comparison is enabled, the comparison results will be uploaded for face comparison alarm. If the comparison produced a match, both the real-time face picture and the target picture from the library will be uploaded.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-8 Frequently Appeared Person 2. Check Enable. 3. Set Capture Interval, Frequency Threshold, and Statistics Cycle. Capture Interval When a person has appeared several times within the capture interval, it only counts 1 time for this person.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Alarm It will trigger alarm when the face picture similarity and frequency has exceeded the threshold. Note All unrecognized face pictures will be added to Strangers library, so that strangers can also trigger the frequently appeared person alarm, and they use the similarity of Strangers library. 8.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Set Capture Interval, Frequency Threshold, Statistics Cycle, and Daily Report Time. Capture Interval When a person has appeared several times within the capture interval, the device only counts 1 time for this person. Frequency Threshold It will trigger an alarm when the frequency reaches the threshold.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual What to do next Refer to View Searching Result. Search by Uploaded Picture You can search the face pictures by uploaded picture. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Face → Search by Picture. Figure 7-10 Search by Uploaded Picture 2.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual What to do next Refer to View Searching Result. Search by Name You can search face picture by name, if you know the name of the person. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Face → Search by Name. Figure 7-11 Search by Name 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Search by Appearance Search face picture by appearance. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Face → Search by Appearance. 2. Set search conditions. 3. Click Start Search. The search result list displays 1 channel. 4.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click Line Crossing. Figure 7-12 Line Crossing Detection 4. Check Enable Line Crossing Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of line crossing detection. 6. Optional: Check Enable AI by Device. The device will analyze the video, and cameras only transmit video stream.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2) Select Direction as A<->B, A->B, or A<-B. A<->B Only the arrow on the B side shows. When an object goes across the configured line with both directions can be detected and alarms are triggered. A->B Only the object crossing the configured line from the A side to the B side can be detected.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-13 Intrusion Detection 4. Check Enable Intrusion Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured intrusion detection pictures. 6. Optional: Check Enable AI by Device. The device will analyze the video, and cameras only transmit video stream. 7.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Time Threshold The time an object loiter in the region. When the duration of the object in the defined detection area exceeds the threshold, the device will trigger an alarm. Sensitivity Sensitivity is the object size which is able to trigger an alarm. The higher the sensitivity is, the more easily the detection alarm will be triggered.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-14 Region Entrance Detection 4. Check Enable Region Entrance Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of region entrance detection pictures. 6. Optional: Check Enable AI by Device. The device will analyze the video, and cameras only transmit video stream. 7.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2) Set Sensitivity. The higher the value is, the easier the detection alarm will be triggered. Its range is [0-100]. 3) Click Draw Region, and draw a quadrilateral in the preview window. 9. Optional: Draw the maximum size/minimum size for targets. Only the targets in the size ranging from maximum size to minimum size will trigger line crossing detection.
Network Video Recorder User Manual The device will analyze the video, and cameras only transmit video stream. 7. Optional: Set Shield Area if Enable AI by Device is checked. Shield Area After a shield area is set, the device will not analysis target behavior in the area, so that the perimeter protection events will not be triggered within the area.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note The chapter is only available for certain models of iDS series. 7.6.1 Human Body Detection The human body detection enables to detect the human body appearing in the monitoring scene, and capture the human body pictures. Before You Start Ensure the connected camera supports the human body detection.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-16 Human Body Detection 1) Select the detection area to configure from the Area drop-down list. Up to 8 detection areas are selectable. 2) Check Enable Area to enable the selected detection area. 3) Edit the area name in Scene Name. The scene name can contain up to 32 characters. 4) Click Draw Area to draw a quadrilateral in the preview window and then click Stop Drawing.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 6. Click Channel to select a channel as your desire. It will display search results for the selected channel. 7. Optional: Export search results. 1) Select result file(s) from the search result interface, or check Select All to select all files. 2) Click Export to export the selected file(s) to a backup device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual ● The picture name (with the suffix) cannot exceed 64 characters. ● Ensure the picture you uploaded is clear and recognizable. 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Human → Search by Picture. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual usage as Video Structuralization-Real-Time. Refer to Engine Configuration for details. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Video Structuralization. 2. Select a camera. 3. Check Enable Multi-Target-Type Detection. 4. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured intrusion detection pictures. 5.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Click Apply. Note Refer to Network Camera User Manual for detailed instructions for the vehicle detection. 8. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 9. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 7.8.2 Vehicle Search You can search and view the matched vehicle pictures.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-17 Object Thrown from Building 2. Select a camera. 3. Optional: Check Enable AI by Device if this event shall be analyzed by the video recorder. Note ● If Enable AI by Device is turned on, at least one engine mode should be configured as Object Thrown from Building.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Detection Confidence Used to detect suspicious object(s) in the detection area. The lower the value, the easier it is to detect the object in the video and make a judgment. Default value of 50 is recommended. Target Confidence Used to determine if the target is a real object thrown from building.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 7-18 Shield Region 1) Click Shield Region. 2) Draw the region. Note 1. If there are parts of the screen (either within or outside the detection area) that do not need to be detected (such as an area where the light jumps from time to time or leaves often drift by and trigger false alarms, etc.), you can draw it as a shield region.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7.10 Face Counting The function is used to count the customer traffic at specific scenes, such as supermarkets, shops, etc. Before You Start Configure at least one engine usage as Facial Recognition. Refer to Engine Configuration for details.
Network Video Recorder User Manual The device will reset the time of the deduplication library everyday. 4. Click Linked Channel. 5. Click Add to add channel(s) to the group. 6. Set the customer traffic direction. Figure 7-20 Set Customer Traffic Direction Note The operation interface may vary according to different camera types.
Network Video Recorder User Manual seconds. Steps 1. In live view mode, click Target to enter the target detection interface. 2. Select different detection types: smart detection ( ), vehicle detection ( ), facial detection ( ), and human body detection ( ). Note 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Select a camera. 3. Select the report type. 4. Set Date to analyze. Figure 7-21 People Counting 5. Optional: Click Export to export the report in Microsoft Excel format. 7.13 Heat Map Heat map is a graphical representation of data. The heat map function is used to analyze how many people visited and stayed in a specific area.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note As shown in the figure above, red color block (255, 0, 0) indicates the most trafficked area, and blue color block (0, 0, 255) indicates the less-popular area. The results will be displayed in graphics marked in different colors. 6.
Maximum number of IoT channel is the half of maximum network camera number of your video recorder. 8.1.1 Add an Access Control Device Add Hikvision alarm host and video intercom devices to receive alarms. You can configure linkage actions like triggering recording and full screen monitoring, when an alarm occurs. Before You Start Install access control devices.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note All IoT channels can be enabled/disabled with shortcuts. 1. Go to Maintenance → System Service → More Settings. Click Time Sync Configuration, select Enable IoT Time Sync or Disable IoT Time Sync to enable/disable scheduled time sync for all IoT channels. Figure 8-2 IoT Time Sync This function is only available for the admin user.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-3 Alarm Device 3. Enter access control device information. The information must be the same with the alarm device to add. 4. Optional: Check Enable IoT Time Sync as your desire. Note All IoT channels can be enabled/disabled with shortcuts. 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 8.1.3 Add Network Audio Device Network audio devices can also be added to your recorder, and the audios can be recorded. If a network camera does not have a pick-up, or the recorded audio is not useful, an audio device can be linked with the camera to replenish the audio effect.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-5 Configure IoT 2. Select Event Type. The following configuration is only valid for the selected event type. 3. Check Enable. 4. Check linkage actions as your desire. For detailed steps, refer to Configure Linkage Actions. Note Full Screen Monitoring and OSD Display are only valid for the selected Trigger Channel.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-6 OSD Configuration 5. Select items, including Device Name, Card No., Event Name, Name, and ID No., to display on live view image. The items are only for access control devices. 6. Configure OSD properties. Overlay Mode - Scroll The OSD will automatically scroll to show the new alarm information.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-7 Configure Audio Parameters 2. Set the parameters as your desire. 3. Click Apply. 8.5 Search the IoT Record Search alarms by time, by event type, or by channel. Steps 1. Go to event record interface. –...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-8 Search Event Record (Access Control) Figure 8-9 Search Event Record (Alarm Device) 2. Specify search conditions. Note Name/Card No.: When card swiping event occurs, the access control device will upload card name and card No. to video record. You can search event by card name or card No. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-10 Search Result (Access Control) Figure 8-11 Search Result (Alarm Device) 8.6 IoT Video/Picture Configure the event recording or capturing schedule for the selected trigger channel, the channel will automatically record videos or capture pictures when IoT alarm occurs. 8.6.1 Configure the Event Recording/Capturing The video recorder can record videos or capture pictures when an IoT alarm occurs.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-12 Trigger Channel 5. Click Apply. 6. Configure the event recording or capturing schedule. Here we take the example of configuring event recording to describe the steps. 1) Go to Storage → Schedule → Record. 2) Select Camera No.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-13 Event Recording Result When an alarm occurs, the selected trigger channel will start event recording. 8.6.2 Search IoT Video Search IoT event triggered videos. Steps 1. Go to File Management → Video → Search by Event.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 8-14 Search Event Video 2. Set search conditions. Camera Select it as the selected trigger channels in IoT linkage action configuration. Event Type Select the desired IoT event. 3. Click Start Search.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 File Management 9.1 Search Files Specify detailed conditions to search videos and pictures. Steps 1. Go to File Management → Video, File Management → Picture, or File Management → Audio as your desire. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 9.3 Quick Backup All the videos can be backed up with a shortcut. Steps 1. Go to File Management → Video. 2. Search video(s) by setting different conditions (appearance, event or tag). 3. Click Quick Backup. Figure 9-1 Quick Backup 9.4 Smart Search You can search human body files, face files and vehicles in File Management →...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Storage 10.1 Storage Device Management 10.1.1 SSD Management Initialize SSD For the device that has pre-installed SSD on the main board, you can view the SSD space distribution, or initialize the SSD. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Upgrade SSD Firmware You can use a USB flash drive to upgrade your SSD firmware. Before You Start Prepare a USB flash drive that contains the SSD firmware, and insert the USB flash drive to your device USB interface.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-2 Local HDD Settings 7. Select a group number for the HDD. 8. Click OK. Note Regroup the cameras for HDD if the HDD group number is changed. 9. Go to Storage → Storage Mode. 10.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to Storage → Storage Device. 2. Click of desired HDD. 3. Select HDD Property. HDD supports both read and write. Read-only Files in read-only HDD will not be overwritten. Redundant Save the videos and pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD. It effectively enhances the data safety and reliability.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-3 Add NetHDD 3. Select NetHDD type. 4. Enter NetHDD IP address and click Search to search the available NetHDD. 5. Select the desired NetHDD. 6. Click OK. 7. The added NetHDD will be displayed in the HDD list. Select the newly added NetHDD and click Init.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → Cloud Storage. Figure 10-4 Cloud Storage 2. Check Enable Cloud Storage. 3. Set cloud storage server parameters. Note There are multiple pools in a cloud storage server. A pool is like an HDD, it is used for store files. Each pool has an ID, hence you have to get the pool ID from storage server.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Select eSATA Usage as Export or Record/Capture. Export Use the eSATA for backup. Record/Capture Use the eSATA for record/capture. Refer to the following steps for operating instructions. Figure 10-5 eSATA Mode What to do next If eSATA usage is set as Record/Capture, enter the storage device interface to edit its property or initialize it.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-6 Configure eSATA for Auto Backup 10.1.6 Dynamically Adjust Recording Writing Buffer Dynamically adjust recording writing buffer allows the device to adjust buffer memory dynamically when bit rate exceeds limit. Steps 1. Go to Storage → Advanced. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-7 Dynamically Adjust Recording Writing Buffer Note This function will result in higher memory use. Restart the device after you enable/disable the function. 10.2 Disk Array A disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual touch configuration and manual configuration. One-Touch Creation One-touch configuration creates the disk array. By default, the array type created by one-touch configuration is RAID 5. Before You Start Install at least 3 HDDs. If more than 10 HDDs are installed, 2 arrays will be created. To maintain reliability and stability running of the HDDs, it is recommended to use of enterprise-level HDDs of the same model and capacity.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-8 Create Array 6. Enter Array Name. 7. Select RAID Level as required. 8. Select the physical disks to constitute the array. Table 10-1 The Required Number of HDDs RAID Level The Required Number of HDDs RAID 0 At least 2 HDDs.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 10.2.2 Rebuild an 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. Functional No disk loss in the array.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-11 Array List Manually Rebuild an Array If no hot spare disks are configured, rebuild a degraded array manually. Before You Start At least one available physical disk must exist to rebuild an array. Steps 1.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-12 Rebuild Array 3. Select the available physical disk. 4. Click OK. 5. Click OK on the pop up message box "Do not unplug the physical disk when it is under rebuilding."...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 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.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note Repeat the above steps to set other working devices. 11.2 Set Hot Spare Device Hot spare device will take over working device tasks when working device fails. Steps 1. Go to System → Hot Spare. 2.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 11-4 Add Working Device 2. Click Add in Working Device Settings to add working devices to the hot spare system. After refreshing the interface, you can view the working status of working devices from the hot spare device interface.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Working Status Description device. The work device is recovered. 3. Click Add in Hot Spare Device Settings to add hot spare devices to the hot spare system. 4. Optional: Click Delete to delete working devices or hot spare devices as your desire.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 Network Settings 12.1 Configure DDNS You can set Dynamic DNS service for network access. Different DDNS modes are available: DynDNS, PeanutHull, and NO-IP. Before You Start You must register the DynDNS, PeanutHull, or NO-IP services with your ISP before configuring DDNS settings.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Contact your Internet service provider for details about PPPoE service. 12.3 Configure Port Mapping (NAT) Two ways are provided for port mapping to realize the remote access via the cross-segment network, UPnP™ and manual mapping. Before You Start If you want to enable the UPnP™...
Network Video Recorder User Manual ● External Port indicates the port No. for port mapping in the router. ● The value of the RTSP port No. should be 554 or between 1024 and 65535, while the value of the other ports should be between 1 and 65535 and the value must be different from each other.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-4 SNMP Settings 2. Check Enable. A message will pop up to notify about a possible security risk. Click Yes to continue. 3. Configure the SNMP settings as needed. Trap Address SNMP host IP address. Trap Port Port of the SNMP host.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note You can configure SNMP v2 and SNMP v3 parameters via web browser in Configuration → System → Advanced Settings → SNMP. 12.5 Configure Email The system can be configured to send an e-mail notification to all designated users when a specified event occurs such as when an alarm or motion event is detected, or the administrator password is changed, etc.
Network Video Recorder User Manual The email address of the user to be notified. Attached Image Check to send email with attached alarm images. The interval is the time between sending two subsequent alarm images. Interval The time interval for capturing the attached images. Perimeter Protection Analysis and Capture by Device When perimeter protection events are analyzed by the device, the device will send you 3 images with target frames and rule frames in the alarm triggered email.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-5 Port Settings 2. Configure port settings as needed. Alarm Host IP/Port With a remote alarm host configured, the device will send the alarm event or exception message to the host when an alarm is triggered. The remote alarm host must have the client management system (CMS) software installed.
Network Video Recorder User Manual For IPv4, it covers Class-D IP ranging from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 and it is recommended to use an IP address ranging from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. When adding a device to the CMS software, the multicast address must be the same as that of the device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 13 POS Configuration The device can be connected to a POS machine/server, and receive a transaction message to overlay on the image during Live View or playback, as well as trigger a POS event alarm. 13.1 Configure POS Connection Steps 1.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-2 Universal Protocol Settings EPSON The fixed start and end line tag are used for EPSON protocol. The fixed start and end line tag are used for AVE protocol. Serial port and virtual serial port connection types are supported.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual machine must be unique. Set the Allowed Remote IP Address of the device sending the POS message. 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, parity, and flow ctrl. Figure 13-3 USB-to-RS-232 Settings RS-232 Connection Connect the device and the POS machine via RS-232.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-4 Sniff Settings 13.2 Configure POS Text Overlay Steps 1. Go to System → POS. 2. Click Channel Linkage and Display.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-5 Overlay Character Settings 3. Select linked channel to overlay the POS characters. 4. Set the characters overlay for the enabled POS. ● Character encoding format: currently the Latin-1 format is available ● Overlay mode of the characters to display in scrolling or page mod ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Event Linkage on the POS adding or editing interface. Figure 13-6 Set Trigger Cameras of POS 5. Select the normal linkage actions. 6. Select one or more alarm output(s) to trigger. 7. Select one or more channels to record or become full-screen monitoring when a POS alarm is triggered.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 User Management and Security 14.1 Manage User Accounts The Administrator user name is admin and the password is set when you start the device for the first time. The Administrator has the permission to add and delete users and configure user parameters.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5. Click OK. In the User Management interface, the added new user is displayed on the list. 14.1.2 Edit the Admin User For the admin user account, you can modify your password and unlock pattern. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6. Check Export of GUID File to export the GUID file for the admin user account. Note When the admin password is changed, export the new GUID to the connected USB flash drive in the Import/Export interface for the future password resetting. 7.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 14.2 Manage User Permissions 14.2.1 Set User Permissions For an added user, you can assign the different permissions, including local and remote operation of the device. Steps 1. Go to System → User. 2. Select a user from the list, and then click to enter the permission settings interface.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Searching and viewing logs and system information of device. Local Parameters Settings Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters, and importing/exporting configuration files. Local Camera Management Adding, deleting, and editing of IP cameras. Local Advanced Operation Operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading system firmware, clearing I/O alarm output.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Remotely viewing live video of the selected camera(s). Local Manual Operation Locally starting/stopping manual recording and alarm output of the selected camera(s). Remote Manual Operation Remotely starting/stopping manual recording and alarm output of the selected camera(s). Local Playback Locally playing back recorded files of the selected camera(s).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-4 Set Live View Permissions on Lock Screen 4. Set the permissions. Select the camera (s) to allow live view when the current user account is in logout status. 5. Click OK. 14.2.3 Set Double Verification Permission for Non-admin Users After double verification is enabled in the channel, a non-admin user must be verified by an authorized user to get the permission.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-5 Set Double Verification User 2. Check Enable Double Verification. 3. Set double verification user. The double verification is different from the system user. You can add up to 8 double verification users. 1) Click Add to add a double verification user. 2) Enter the admin password.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-6 Export GUID File 5. Click Export in Export GUID File. 6. Enter the admin password. 7. Save the GUID file to a directory as your desire. 14.3.2 Configure Security Questions The security questions can help you to reset password when you forget your password, or encounter security issues.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-7 Configure Security Questions 3. Click OK. 14.3.3 Configure Reserved Email The reserved email will help you to reset password when you forget your password. Steps 1. Check Reserved E-mail when you are activating the device, or click Modify when you are editing the admin user account.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 14-8 Configure Reserved Email 3. Click OK. 14.4 Reset Password When you forget the admin password, you can reset the password by importing the GUID file, answering security questions, or entering verification code from your reserved email. 14.4.1 Reset Password by GUID You can reset password by GUID via web browser.
1. Insert a USB flash drive to your device. 2. Click Export to export the QR code to USB flash drive. 3. Email the QR code to pw_recovery@hikvision.com as attachment. 6. Check your reserved email, and you will receive a verification code within 5 minutes.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Enter the verification code. 8. Click OK to set the new password. 14.4.4 Reset Password by Hik-Connect It will restore all parameters to factory default settings if you reset password by Hik-Connect. Before You Start Install the Hik-Connect app on your smart phone.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 15 System Management 15.1 Configure Device Steps 1. Go to System → General. 2. Configure the following settings. Language The default language used is English. Output Standard Set the output standard to NTSC or PAL, which must be the same as the video input standard. Resolution Configure video output resolution.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.2.1 Manual Time Synchronization Steps 1. Go to System → General. 2. Configure the date and time. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. 15.2.2 NTP Synchronization Connection to a network time protocol (NTP) server can be configured on your device to ensure the system’s date and time accuracy.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Set the DST Bias. Set the time (30/60/90/120 minutes) offset from the standard time. 5. Click Apply to save the settings. 15.3 Audio Management The audio files are used for alarm linkage. You can import and manage audio files in System → Audio Management. Note Before importing audio files, prepare a backup device with the audio files in it.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.5 Network Detection 15.5.1 Network Traffic Monitoring Network traffic monitoring is the process of reviewing, analyzing and managing network traffic for any abnormality or process that can affect network performance, availability and/or security. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → Network → Traffic. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Test. Figure 15-3 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss 15.5.3 Export Network Packet After the recorder accessing network, you can use USB flash drive to export network packet. Before You Start Prepare a USB flash drive to export network packet. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 15-5 Network Resource Statistics 2. View the bandwidth statistics, including IP Camera, Remote Live View, Remote Play, Net Total Idle, etc. 3. Optional: Click Refresh to obtain the latest data. 15.6 Storage Device Maintenance 15.6.1 Bad Sector Detection Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note ● You can pause/resume or cancel the detection. ● After testing has been completed, you can click Error information to see the detailed damage information. 15.6.2 S.M.A.R.T. Detection HDD detection functions such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad Sector Detection techniques.
Network Video Recorder User Manual The related information of the S.M.A.R.T. is shown, and you can check the HDD status. 15.6.3 HDD Health 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 Figure 15-9 HDD Clone 2. Check the HDD to clone. The capacity of the selected HDD must match the capacity of the clone destination. 3. Click Clone. 4. Click Yes on the pop up message box to create the clone. 15.6.5 Repair Database Repairing database will rebuild all databases.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 15-10 Repair Database 15.7 Upgrade Device Your device firmware can be upgraded with a local backup device or remote FTP server. 15.7.1 Upgrade by Local Backup Device Before You Start Connect your device to a local storage device that contains the firmware update file. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 15-12 FTP Upgrade 3. Enter FTP Server Address. 4. Click Upgrade to start upgrading. 5. After the upgrading is complete, reboot the device to activate the new firmware. 15.7.3 Upgrade by Web Browser You can upgrade the device by web browser After logging in to the device via web browser, go to Configuration →...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.8 Import/Export Device Configuration Files The device configuration files can be exported to a local device for backup; and the configuration files of one device can be imported to multiple devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 15-14 Log Storage 2. Set Log Storage Mode. System Default Each disk will allocate a certain space to store logs in 6 months. After 6 months, old logs will be overwritten. Custom You can set Log Storage Period and allocate Log Disk for log storage. When the log disk is full, logs that exceed the period will be overwritten.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 15-16 Log Search Results Note Up to 2,000 log files can be displayed each time. 5. Related Operation: Click or double-click it to view detailed information. Click it to view the related video file. Export/Export ALL Click it to export all the system logs to the storage device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Set Upload Time, Server IP Address, and Port. 4. Optional: Click Test to test if parameters are valid. 5. Click Apply. 15.9.4 One-Way Authentication You can install a CA certificate (from the server) to your device to authorize the server via web browser.
Network Video Recorder User Manual communication security. Two-way authentication can be configured via web browser. Before You Start ● Download the CA certificate from the server. ● Ensure log server parameters are valid. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → Log Server Configuration. Figure 15-19 Two-Way Authentication 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Check Export Diagnostic Information. 3. Click Save. 4. Click Diagnose Information. 5. Set the saving path and file name as your desire. 6. Save the file. 15.11 Restore Default Settings Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → Default. Figure 15-20 Restore Default Settings 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.12 Schedule Reboot The device will automatically restart according to the schedule. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → System Service → System Service → Schedule Reboot. 2. Check Enable. 3. Set the reboot schedule. 4. Click Apply. 15.13 Security Management 15.13.1 Configure ONVIF ONVIF protocol allows the connection with third-party cameras.
Network Video Recorder User Manual device. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → System Service → Address Filter. Figure 15-21 Address Filter 2. Check Enable. 3. Select Restriction Mode. Choose to filter by IP address or MAC Address. 4. Select Restriction Type. The device mechanism will allow or forbid specific IP/MAC address to get access to your device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note Two authentication types are selectable, if you select digest, only the request with digest authentication can access the video stream by the RTSP protocol via the IP address. For security reasons, it is recommended to select digest as the authentication type. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 15.13.6 IP Camera Occupation Detection After enabling the feature, when search IP camera in Number of Unadded Online Device interface, the status of IP camera the has been added by other device will show as Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 16 Appendix 16.1 Glossary Dual-Stream Dual-stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 1080P and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Acronym for Network Time Protocol. A protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of computers over a network. NTSC Acronym for National Television System Committee. NTSC is an analog television standard used in such countries as the United States and Japan. Each frame of an NTSC signal contains 525 scan lines at 60Hz.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 16.3 Device Command Please scan the QR code below to view the device command document. Figure 16-2 Device Command 16.4 Frequently Asked Questions 16.4.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or turning black screen in multi-screen live view? Reason 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual supported? Reason The camera encoding format mismatches with the video recorder. Solution If the camera is using H.265/MJPEG for encoding, but video recorder does not support H.265/MJPEG, change the camera encoding format to the same as video recorder. 16.4.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after a network camera is added? Reason...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 16.4.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant? Reason 1. When the video recorder is using event recording, it only records video when event occurs. Hence the video may not be continuous. 2. Exception occurs, such as the device offline, HDD error, record exception, network camera offline, etc.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 16.4.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict? Reason The video recorder uses the same IP address as other devices. Solution Change the IP address of video recorder. Ensure it is not the same as other devices. 16.4.10 Why is image getting stuck when playing back by single or multi- channel cameras? Reason...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. The motion detection event setting is incorrect. 3. HDD exception. Solution 1. The recording schedule is setup correctly by following the steps listed in Configuring Record/Capture Schedule. 2. The motion detection area is configured correctly. The channels are being triggered for motion detection (See Configuring Motion Detection).
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