Off: No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning. USB Port For additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device, and USB keyboard. VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP/VIGI NVR2008H-8MP ■ The front panel of VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP/VIGI NVR2008H-8MP is shown as the following figure.
Indication On: System is running normally. Off: System is running abnormally. On: Network is working properly. Flashing: Data is being transmitted or received. Off: Network is malfunctioning. On: The HDD is normal. Off: No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning. On: The total PoE power reaches the warning threshold.
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■ The rear panel of VIGI NVR2016H-16P/VIGI NVR2016H-16MP is shown as the following figure. The rear panel of VIGI NVR2008H-8MP is shown as the following figure. Grounding Terminal: The device comes with lightning protection mechanism. Power Socket: Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to the AC power outlet.
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Alarm Input/Output: Connect to alarm input/output devices using the provided terminal blocks. Audio Input/Output: Connector for audio input and output. USB Port: Connect to additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device, and USB keyboard. HDMI®: Output port for high-definition audio and video signals. Connect your monitor to this port if it uses HDMI connection.
Chapter 2 Installation Package Contents Make sure that the package contains the following items. Please contact your distributor, if any of the listed items is damaged or missing. The figures are for demonstration only. The actual items may differ in appearance and quantity from the depicted.
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Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by ■ the waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method. Place the device with its bottom surface downward. ■ Site Requirements ■ Temperature/Humidity Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and humidity.
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Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor. ■ Note: For detailed lightning protection measures, go to https://www.tp-link.com/ support, search the model number of your product and go to the product Support web page, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents: https://www.tp-link.com/us/configuration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much importance to the following items: The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support the ■ weight of 5.5 kg at least. The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment ■...
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3. Match the screws on the HDD with the holes on the NVR. Here we take 3.5-inch HDD as an example. Up to 2 HDDs can be mounted at a time. 4. Connect one end of the power cable and data cable to the hard drive, and the other end to the NVR.
5. Replace the cover and fasten the screws of the NVR. Product Installation Desktop Installation ■ To install the device on the desktop, follow the steps: 1. Set the device on a flat surface which is strong enough to support the entire weight of the device with all fittings.
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Rack Installation ■ To install the device in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below: 1. Check the efficiency of the grounding system and the stability of the rack. 2. Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the device with supplied screws, as illustrated in the following figure.
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Follow the steps below to complete the hardware connection. *Only PoE NVRs have PoE ports to power PoE IPCs. Mouse PoE IPCs Network Device (e.g. Router, Switch) Monitor 1. Connect your monitor to the HDMI or VGA port according to the connection port it supports.
Chapter 4 Configuration NVR can add and manage cameras in batches. * Here we use TP-Link cameras as an example. For other camera brands, please refer to their User Manuals to add the cameras. Step 1. Connect your cameras to the same network as your NVR.
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Remotely view live video, manage NVR, and get instant alerts. 1. Download and install the latest TP-Link VIGI app. 2. Open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, sign up first. 3. Tap the + button on the top right and follow the app instructions to add your NVR.
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View live video and modify NVR settings on your computer. 1. Download the VIGI Security Manager on your computer at https:// www.tp-link.com/support/download/vigi-security-manager/. 2. Install the VIGI Security Manager and open it. 3. NVR on the same network as your computer can be automatically discovered.
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2. Make sure your NVR is in the same network segment as your network devices, or select Auto as the mode to configure the NVR to obtain a dynamic IP address. For more details, please refer to the NVR’s User Guide. If you have more questions, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/ faq/2850/.
Safety Information This device is restricted to indoor use only. • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
EU Declaration of Conformity For VIGI NVR2016H: TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/...
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