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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 Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Battery Regulation): This product contains a battery and it is in conformity with the Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The battery cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Applicable Model This manual is applicable to the following models and their derivative models such as (B), (C), (D), and others. Series Model DS-7100NI-Q1/M DS-7116NI-Q1/M DS-7604NI-K1 DS-7600NI-K1 DS-7608NI-K1 DS-7616NI-K1 DS-7604NI-K1/4P DS-7600NI-K1/P DS-7608NI-K1/8P DS-7604NI-Q1 DS-7600NI-Q1 DS-7608NI-Q1 DS-7616NI-Q1 DS-7604NI-Q1/4P DS-7600NI-Q1/P...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Series Model DS-7716NI-Q4/16P DS-7732NI-Q4/16P DS-7708NI-K4 DS-7700NI-K4 DS-7716NI-K4 DS-7732NI-K4 DS-7708NI-K4/8P DS-7700NI-K4/P DS-7716NI-K4/16P DS-7732NI-K4/16P...
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...
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.
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. ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual parts! Do not touch. Burned fingers when handling the parts. Wait one-half hour after switching off before handling the parts. ● If the device needs to be installed on the wall or ceiling,Install the device according to the instructions in this manual.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Indicator and Interface Description Interface Description The panel interfaces vary with different models. Refer to the following table for common interface description. Table 1-2 Common Indicator Description Item Description VIDEO IN BNC interface for Turbo HD and analog video input. VIDEO OUT BNC connector for video output.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Item Description The alarm output sends out alarm signal. When an equipment uses DC power supply, its positive terminal (+) should connect to a number with “A”, and its negative terminal (-) should both connect to the corresponding number with “B”, and then connect to “-“ or “G”.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Item Description Note For the reason that the AC load voltage could be high, please use an external relay for safety. Use the following diagram for reference. KB represents keyboard. Connect “D+” and “D-” to “T+” and “T-” respectively.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Item Description Controllable 12 VDC and 0.5/1 A power output for external alarm device. The power will be turned on when the corresponding alarm output is triggered. Use the following diagram for reference. Ctrl 12V/ It provides 12 VDC and 1 A power output.
Network Video Recorder User Manual HDD Installation If your device does not support HDD hot swapping, disconnect the power from the device before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD should be used for this installation. Scan the QR code below to view HDD installation videos. Figure 1-1 HDD Installation Bracket Installation Bracket installation is applicable when it requires to remove the device cover, and install HDD on...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-2 Remove Cover 2. Fix the HDD on the bracket with screws. Note Please uninstall the upper layer bracket first before installing HDD on the lower layer bracket. Figure 1-3 Fix HDD 3. Connect the data cable and power cable. Figure 1-4 Connect Cable Note You can repeat the steps above to install other HDDs.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual key and install the HDD. Steps 1. Fix mounting ears to HDD with screws. Figure 1-5 Fix Mounting Ears to HDD 2. Unlock the front panel with the attached key, and press the buttons on both sides of the front panel to open it.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-7 Insert HDD 4. Optional: Repeat the steps above to install other HDDs. 5. Close the front panel and lock it with key. HDD Case Installation HDD case installation refers to the method that you install the HDD in the case, and then plug the HDD case into the slot.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-8 Fix HDD 5. Push the HDD case back into the slot. Figure 1-9 Push HDD Case into Slot 6. Press the handle until you hear a click. Thus to fix the HDD case. Repeat above steps to install the rest hard disk boxes.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-10 Remove Cover 2. Connect the data cable and power cable. 1) Connect one end of data cable to the device motherboard. 2) Connect the other end of data cable to HDD. 3) Connect one end of power cable to HDD. 4) Connect the other end of power cable to the device motherboard.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-12 Fix HDD to Device Bottom 4. Optional: Repeat the steps above to install other HDDs. 5. Reinstall the device cover and fasten screws.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Coin/Button Cell Battery Replacement The coin/button cell battery should be replaced when the device has been powered off or placed for a long time, and the system time is incorrect. Before You Start Power off your device. Steps 1.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note You should wear anti-static gloves when replacing the battery. 5. Reinstall the device chassis cover. What to do next If the system time is incorrect, please go to configure the time. xxiii...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Startup ........................... 1 1.1 Activate Your Device ......................1 1.2 Login ..........................3 1.2.1 Log in via Unlock Pattern..................3 1.2.2 Log in via Password ....................3 Chapter 2 Live View ........................5 2.1 GUI Introduction .......................
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Startup 1.1 Activate Your Device For the first-time access, you need to activate the video recorder by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the video recorder via web browser, SADP or client software.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual continuously same characters.At least 2 of the following types are required: digits, upper-case letters, lower-case letters, and special characters.Risky password is not allowed. We recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 1.2 Login 1.2.1 Log in via Unlock Pattern Steps 1. Right click the mouse to select Menu or left click the mouse on live view. Figure 1-2 Draw the Unlock Pattern 2. Draw the pre-defined pattern to enter the menu operation. Note ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-3 Login Interface 2. Input password. 3. Click Login. Note ● When you forget the password of the admin, you can click Forgot Password to reset the password. ● If you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be locked for 60 seconds.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 Live View 2.1 GUI Introduction ● Click Target Detection at the upper-left corner, and select to display the specified live target detection results. For result details, click View More. Note ○ Target Detection is only available for certain models. ○...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Table 2-2 Live View Icon Description Icon Description Alarming (normal event and smart event). Recording. ● Right click your mouse to display the shortcut menu. Figure 2-2 Right Click Shortcut Menu 2.2 PTZ Control 2.2.1 Configure PTZ Parameter You shall configure PTZ parameters before controlling a PTZ camera.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-3 PTZ Settings 2. Click 3. Set the PTZ camera parameters. Note All parameters should be the same as the PTZ camera. 4. Click OK.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2.2.2 PTZ Control Panel Introduction Table 2-3 PTZ Panel Description Icon Description Direction buttons, and the auto-cycle button. The speed of the PTZ movement. Zoom -/+. Focus -/+. Iris -/+. 2.2.3 Customize Preset Set a preset location where the PTZ camera would point to when an event occurs. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click 5. Configure key point parameters, such as the key point No., duration of staying for one key point and speed of patrol. The key point is corresponding to the preset. The preset number determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.2 Normal Playback Play back normal videos. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Select a camera from the camera list. 3. Select a date on the calendar for playback. Note The blue triangle at the calendar date corner indicates there are available videos. For example, means video is available.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Butto Button Description Description Turn on/off audio. Add tag. Lock/unlock video. Clip video. Show videos that Show videos that contain human. contain vehicle. If you have clicked / , the device will hide other videos, and only Display rule frame Skip Normal Videos show and play...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Butto Button Description Description Note Before using this function, you need to enable AcuSearch algorithm for the current channel. 3.3 Event Playback When you select the event playback mode, the system will analyze and mark videos that contain the motion detection, line crossing detection, or intrusion detection information, .
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5. Click to set detection areas of line crossing detection, intrusion detection, or motion detection. 6. Click to search videos. Videos meet the detection rule requirement will be marked in red. 7. Click to configure the play strategy. Skip Normal Videos If it is enabled, videos without smart information will not be played.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note The blue triangle at the calendar date corner indicates there are available videos. For example, means video is available. means no video. The retrieved video will be divided into one-hour slices for playback. 4. Optional: Select an one-hour slice and click to divide it into one-minute slices for playback.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Set the start and end time. You can also adjust cursors on the time bar to set the time period. 4. Click Save. 5. Select the backup device and folder. 6. Click Save to export the clip to backup device.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Search File Steps 1. Go to Search. 2. Select a search type (video, picture, event, etc.). 3. Set search conditions. 4. Optional: Click Quick Backup to quickly export videos to the device. Note Quick backup is available for video and event search.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-1 Search Human by Face Picture 2. Set Search Method by By Picture. 3. Upload a face picture. – Click Upload from Local to upload a face picture from a local storage device, such as USB flash drive.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.2 Quick Backup Before You Start Connect a backup device to your video recorder. Steps 1. Go to Search. 2. Set search conditions. 3. Click Quick Export. 4. Select backup device and path. 5. Click OK to start exporting.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Configuration (Easy Mode) Easy mode contains basic configurations. Go to Configuration, and click Easy Mode. 5.1 System Configuration 5.1.1 General You can configure the output resolution, system time, etc. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → General. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Enter user name. 4. Select user level. 5. Enter the same password in Create Password and Confirm. Warning We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing in order to increase the security of your product.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.1.3 Exception You can receive exception events hint in alarm center, and set exception linkage actions. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Exception. 2. Optional: Configure event hint. When the set events occur, you will receive hints in alarm center.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.2 Network Configuration 5.2.1 General You shall properly configure the network settings before operating the device over network. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → General. Figure 5-2 Network 2. Set network parameters. DHCP If the DHCP server is available, you can enable DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address and other network settings from that server.
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8. 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.
Network Video Recorder User Manual What to do next You can access your video recorder via Hik-Connect. 5.2.3 Email Set an email account to receive event notification. Before You Start ● Ensure SMTP service is available for your email. ● Configure your network parameters. Refer to General for details. Steps 1.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual User Name The user account of email sender for SMTP server authentication. Password The password of email sender for SMTP server authentication. SMTP Server/SMTP Port After selecting the SMTP Sever, its address and port will be showed automatically. You can also edit them according to actual needs.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.3 Camera 5.3.1 Network Camera Configure Signal Input For certain digital video recorder models, you can configure the analog and IP signal input types. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → Analog → Analog. 2.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note If the camera is inactive, the device will activate it automatically with the password you have set during device activation. 4. Optional: If your network camera is not on the same network segment with the DVR and supports ONVIF protocol, click Advanced Search and fill in the first three octets of the camera IP address to add the camera(s).
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-6 Add Network Camera Edit Connected Network Camera You can edit the IP address, protocol and other parameters of the added network cameras. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → IP Camera. 2. Click to edit the selected camera.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-7 OSD 3. Set parameters as your desire. 4. Drag the text frames on the preview window to adjust the OSD position. 5. Click Apply. 5.3.3 Motion Detection Motion detection enables the video recorder to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and trigger alarms.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.4 Configure Alarm Linkage Action Alarm linkage actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs. Steps 1. Click Linkage Action. 2. Set normal linkage actions, alarm output linkage actions, trigger channel, etc. Alarm Pop-up Window The local monitor will pop up the alarming channel image when an alarm is triggered.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-8 Set Arming Schedule 3. Click Apply. 5.6 Device Access 5.6.1 Switch Add and manage switches. Quick Add Switch Quick add switch(es) in the same network segment with the video recorder. If the switch is not activated, it will be added with the camera activation password.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Parameter Description Use Camera Activation Use the camera activation password of the video recorder to Password add the switch. 3. Click Add and Continue and repeat operation until all devices have been added. 4. Click Add. 5.6.2 Non-Video Event (Easy Mode) Configure non-video events.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Note Up to 4 IP speakers can be added. Add IP Speaker Manually Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Device Access → IP Speaker. 2. In the Added Device List, click Add and set the parameters of the device. Table 5-2 Device Parameter Description Parameter Description...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. In the Added Device List, click Batch Time Sync. 3. Turn on Enable Time Sync. 4. Set Time Sync Interval. 5. Click OK. Configure Audio Parameters Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Device Access → IP Speaker. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Short-distance (< 100 meters) network transmission via PoE interface. Note ● The PoE ports are enabled with the short distance mode by default. ● The bandwidth of IP camera connected to the PoE via long network cable (100 to 300 meters) cannot exceed 6 Mbps.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Record → Storage. 2. Select an HDD. 3. Click Init. Repair Database Repair an HDD that with error in database. Please operate it with the help of professional technical support. Add Network Disk You can add the allocated NAS or IP SAN disk to the video recorder, and use it as a network HDD.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.8.2 Configure Recording Schedule Video recorder will automatically start/stop recording according to the configured schedule. Configure Continuous Recording Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Record → Parameter. 2. Set the continuous main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera. Refer to Configure Recording Parameter for details.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-10 Recording Schedule Continuous Continuous recording. Event Recording is triggered by events. 2. Select a camera in Camera No. 3. Turn on Enable. 4. Configure the recording schedule. Edit Schedule 1. Click Edit. 2. Select a day to configure in Weekday. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.8.3 Configure Recording Parameter Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Record → Parameter. 2. Configure recording parameters. Main Stream Main stream refers to the primary stream that affects data recorded to the hard disk drive and will directly determine your video quality and image size.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Configuration (Expert Mode) Go to Configuration, and click Expert Mode at the lower-left corner. 6.1 System Configuration 6.1.1 General Configure Basic Settings You can configure the video quality mode, output resolution, mouse pointer speed, wizard, etc. Go to Configuration →...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Optional: Select the Date Format. 4. Click Apply. Configure More Settings You can configure your device name, lock screen time, output mode, etc. Go to Configuration → System → General → More Settings, configure the parameters as your desire, and click Apply.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-1 Live View-General 2. Configure the Live View parameters. Window Division Select the live view window division. Auto Switch Interval The time to dwell in a camera before switching to next camera when auto-switch in live view is enabled.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Optional: Click to start or stop live view of all cameras. 5. Click Apply. Configure Channel-Zero Encoding Enable the channel-zero encoding when you need to get a remote view of many channels in real time from a web browser or CMS (Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the bandwidth requirement without affecting the image quality.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2 Network Configuration 6.2.1 TCP/IP TCP/IP must be properly configured before you operate video recorder over network. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → General → TCP/IP. 2. Configure network parameters. Working Mode Multi-address Mode The parameters of the two NIC cards can be configured independently.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Auto Obtain DNS If DHCP is checked. You can check Obtain DNS Automatically to obtain Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server. 3. Click Apply. 6.2.2 DDNS Dynamic domain name server (DDNS) maps dynamic user IP addresses to a fixed domain name server.
Network Video Recorder User Manual you can access the Internet. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → General → PPPOE. 2. Check Enable. 3. Enter PPPoE user name and password. 4. Click Apply. Note PPPoE function will take effect after reboot.If you enable PPPoE, DHCP would be disabled. 6.2.4 NAT Two ways are provided for port mapping to realize the remote access via the cross-segment network, UPnP™...
Network Video Recorder User Manual use the default external port No., or change it according to actual requirements. 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.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-5 Log Server Settings 2. Turn on Enable 3. Set Upload Time Interval, Server IP Address, and Port. 4. Optional: Click Test to test if parameters are valid. 5. Click Apply. 6.2.7 Ports (More Settings) Set different port types to enable relevant functions as your desire.
Network Video Recorder User Manual entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The port is 554 by default. Output Bandwidth Limit You can check the checkbox to enable output bandwidth limit. Output Bandwidth After enable the output bandwidth limit, input the output bandwidth. Note ●...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual third-party platform can realize functions like live view, playback, two-way audio, PTZ control, etc. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → Platform Access. 2. Set Type as ISUP. Figure 6-7 ISUP 3. Turn on Enable. Note Enabling ISUP will disable other platform access.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Encryption Password Encryption password is required when using ISUP V5.0 version, it provides more secure communication between the device and platform. Enter it for verification after the device is registered to the ISUP platform. 5. Click Apply to save the settings and restart the device. What to do next You can see the online status (online or offline) after the device is restarted.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.3 Camera Management 6.3.1 Configure Signal Input For certain digital video recorder models, you can configure the analog and IP signal input types. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Analog → Analog, or click Edit at the upper-right corner in Configuration →...
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click Online Device List. The online cameras on the same network segment will be displayed in the list. 3. Optional: Click Edit IP to edit camera IP addresses in batch. The system will allocate IP addresses to the selected cameras in order.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-9 Add IP Camera 3. Enter network camera parameters. Use Camera Activation Password If it is enabled, the video recorder will add the camera by the set channel default password. 4. Click Add. Add Network Camera on Different Network Segment If your network camera is on a different network segment, the device can search its IP address within a range of IP addresses, and add it.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual ● Ensure the network camera password is the same as your video recorder. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → Camera → IP Channel. 2. Click Advanced Search. 3. Enter Network Segment. Figure 6-10 Enter Network Segment 4.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click of an added network camera. Channel Port If the connected device is an encoding device with multiple channels, you can choose the channel to connect by selecting the channel port No. in the drop-down list. 3.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual other devices by importing the excel file to it. Before You Start Connect a backup device, such as a USB flash drive, to your video recorder. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → Camera. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual network cameras. 6.3.3 Display Settings Configure the OSD (On-Screen Display), image settings, exposure settings, day/night switch settings, etc. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → Display. 2. Set Camera. 3. Configure parameters as your desire. OSD Settings Configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date/time, camera name, etc.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-12 OSD 4. Drag the text frames on the preview window to adjust the OSD position. 5. Click Apply. Configure Camera Parameters Settings You can configure the camera parameters, including day/night mode, supplement light mode, etc. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual black/white. WDR Switch Check WDR Switch to enable the function of the camera. 5. Optional: Click Copy to copy the parameters of the current camera to other cameras. 6. Optional: Click Apply to save the settings. Note The parameters are saved to the connected camera and are not saved to the DVR.If you exit from the interface and enter it again, the parameters displayed are those you have set the last time.The...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Drag to draw an area on the window. The frames of the areas will be marked with different colors. Note Up to 4 privacy mask areas can be configured. The size of each area can be adjusted. 5.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Add. 6.4.2 IP Speaker Add and manage IP speaker. IP speaker can be linked to a camera to realize sound alarm linkage and two-way audio. Quick Add IP Speaker Quick add IP speakers in the same network segment with the video recorder. If the IP speaker is not activated, it will be added with the camera activation password.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Link IP Speaker to Channel IP speakers can be linked to camera to realize sound alarm linkage and two-way audio. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Device Access → IP Speaker. 2. In the Added Device List, select a device and click 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.5 Event Configuration 6.5.1 Normal Event Motion Detection Motion detection enables the video recorder to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and trigger alarms. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Camera → Motion Detection. 2.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-14 Video Tampering 2. Set Camera. 3. Turn on Enable. 4. Adjust Sensitivity as your desire. The higher the value is, the more easily the video tampering can be triggered. 5. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule for details. 6.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-15 Alarm Input Note Local alarm input: Local alarm input is triggered by the external device that connected to the video recorder's terminal block. 2. Click of a desired alarm input. Figure 6-16 Edit Alarm Input 3.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-18 Edit Alarm Output 5. Set Settings as Input to enable the function. 6. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule for details. 7. Click Apply. Exception Exception events can be configured to take the event hint in the live view window and trigger alarm outputs and linkage actions.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-19 Exceptions 4. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule for details. 5. Click Apply. Flashing Light Alarm Output When light and audio alarm camera is connected, you can set the flashing time, flashing frequency, and arming schedule of the flashing light alarm.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Event → Normal Event → Flashing Light Alarm Output. 2. Click for any row. 3. Select the Audio Type as Alarm Sound, Prompt Sound, or Custom Audio. Note When you select the Alarm Sound, you also need to select the alarm sound type.When you select the Alarm Sound, you also need to upload the custom audio, enter the audio name and select the uploaded audio in the drop-down box of Custom Audio.
Network Video Recorder User Manual A<->B Only the arrow on the B side shows. An object crossing a configured line in both directions can be detected and trigger alarms. A->B Only an object crossing the configured line from the A side to the B side can be detected. B->A Only an object crossing the configured line from the B side to the A side can be detected.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Range [1s-10s], the threshold for the time of the object loitering in the region. When the duration of the object in the defined detection area is longer than the set time, the alarm will be triggered. 3) Optional: Set Target Detection as Human or Vehicle to discard alarms which are not triggered by human body or vehicle.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6) Click Draw Area and draw a quadrilateral in the preview window by specifying four vertexes of the detection region. 7. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule for details. 8. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Alarm Linkage Action for details. 9.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.5.3 Non-Video Event Configure non-video event. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Device Management → Non-Video Event. 2. Select the device. 3. Select the Alarm Content. 4. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule for details. 5.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-20 Set Arming Schedule 3. Click Apply. 6.5.6 Configure Alarm Linkage Action Configure Alarm Pop-up Window When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor displays in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring. And when the alarm is triggered simultaneously in several channels, you must configure the auto-switch dwell time.
Network Video Recorder User Manual detected. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → Live View → General. 2. Turn on Audio, and set Volume. 3. Go to Linkage Action interface of the alarm detection. 4. Select Buzzer Alarm linkage action. Notify Surveillance Center The video recorder can send an exception or alarm signal to the remote alarm host when an event occurs.
Network Video Recorder User Manual or VCA detection events occur. Steps 1. Go to Linkage Action interface of the alarm input or VCA detection. 2. Select PTZ Linkage. 3. Select the camera to perform the PTZ actions. 4. Select the preset/patrol/pattern No. to call when the alarm events occur. Figure 6-21 PTZ Linkage Note You can set one PTZ type only for the linkage action each time.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Set the continuous main stream/sub-stream recording parameters for the camera. 5. Go to Configuration → Record → Schedule. 6. Select recording type as Event. Edit Schedule Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Record → Schedule. Figure 6-22 Recording Schedule Continuous Continuous recording.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note You can also select schedule type as Continuous or Event, and drag the cursor on the desired period to draw a colored bar. 5. Click Advanced to set advanced parameters. Record Audio Audio will be record to the video file. Pre-Record The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual Sub-Stream Sub-stream is a second codec that runs alongside the mainstream. It allows you to reduce the outgoing internet bandwidth without sacrificing your direct recording quality. Sub-stream is often exclusively used by smartphone applications to view live video. Users with limited internet speeds may benefit most from this setting.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.6.3 Storage Device Initialize HDD If it is the first time you use your HDD, please initialize it after it is installed. Before You Start Install at least an HDD to your video recorder. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-23 Add NetHDD 7. Select NAS disk from the list, or manually enter the directory in NetHDD Directory. 8. Click OK. Note Up to 8 TB storage capacity is allowed for each network disk. Result The added network disks will be displayed in the storage device list.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Note When the quota capacity is set to 0, all cameras will use the total capacity of HDD for videos and pictures. 4. Click Apply. 5. Restart the video recorder to activate the new settings. 6.6.5 Advanced Settings Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.7.1 Add a Face Picture Library Face picture library is used to store face pictures, it is essential for face picture comparison. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Face Picture Library. 2. Enter the admin password for authorization. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Maintenance 7.1 Upgrade Warning Do not shutdown or turn off the power during upgrade. 7.1.1 Local Upgrade Before You Start Store the upgrade firmware to a backup device, and connect it to your device. Steps 1.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7.2 Restore Default Steps 1. Click at the upper-right corner. 2. Select the restoring type. Simple Restore Restore all parameters, except the network (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode, default route, server port, etc.) and user account parameters, to the factory default settings.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 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. ISAPI ISAPI (Internet Server Application Programming Interface) is an open protocol based on HTTP, which can realize the communication between the system devices (e.g., network camera,...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 7.6 Device Maintenance 7.6.1 Schedule Reboot The device will automatically restart according to the schedule. Steps 1. Click at the upper-right corner. 2. Click More. 3. Go to Device Maintenance → Schedule Reboot. 4. Turn on Enable. 5.
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Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click More. 3. Go to Device Maintenance → Time Sync Diagnosis. View the current time sync information. 4. Click Time Sync Configuration. 5. Turn on Enable Time Sync Exception Detection. Note Supports detection of multiple time sync sources. If multiple time sync sources are detected, you need to turn off unnecessary time sync sources in time, otherwise it may cause device time changes, which will affect the recording.Supports RTC battery detection.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 Alarm When events occur, you can view their details in alarm center. 8.1 Set Event Hint Select the events to hint in alarm center. Steps 1. Click at the upper-right corner. 2. Select event type as your desire. 3.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Web Operation 9.1 Introduction You can get access to the video recorder via web browser. You may use one of the following listed web browsers: Internet Explorer 11.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The supported resolutions include 1024×768 and above. For certain models, you will have to download a web component plug-in, and install it.
Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in. Note You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in. 9.3 Live View After login, live view interface shows. Figure 9-2 Live View 9.4 Playback Click Playback to enter playback interface.
Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-3 Playback 9.5 Configuration Click Configuration to enter configuration interface. Figure 9-4 Configuration...
Network Video Recorder User Manual 9.6 Log Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → System → Maintenance → Log. 2. Set the search conditions. 3. Click Search. Figure 9-5 Log...
Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Appendix 10.1 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.
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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.
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