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HIKVISION DS-7108NI-M User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Front Panel
USB Mouse Operation
Rear Panel
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Device Startup and Activation
Starting up and Shutting down the NVR
Activating Your Device
Using the Unlock Pattern for Login
Login and Logout
Resetting Your Password
Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration
Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras
Activating the IP Camera
Adding the Online IP Cameras
Protocols
Chapter 3 Live View
Live View Status Icons
Operations in Live View Mode
Right-Click Menu
Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode
Adjusting Live View Settings
Channel-Zero Encoding
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls
Configuring PTZ Settings
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns
Customizing Presets
Calling Presets
Customizing Patrols
Calling Patrols
Customizing Patterns
Calling Patterns
Customizing Linear Scan Limit
Calling Linear Scan
One-Touch Park
PTZ Control Panel
Chapter 5 Recording Settings
Configuring Parameters
Configuring Recording Schedule
Configuring Motion Detection Recording
Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording
Configuring VCA Event Recording
Manual Recording
Configuring Holiday Recording
Configuring Redundant Recording
Files Protection
Locking the Recording Files
Setting HDD Property to Read-Only
Chapter 6 Playback
Playing Back Record Files
Instant Playback
Playing Back by Normal Search
Playing Back by Smart Search
Playing Back by Event Search
Playing Back by Tag
Playing Back by System Logs
Playing Back External File
Playing Back by Sub-Periods
Auxiliary Functions of Playback
Playing Back Frame by Frame
Fast View
Digital Zoom
File Management
Chapter 7 Backup
Backing up Record Files
Backing up by Normal Video Search
Backing up by Event Search
Backing up Video Clips
Managing Backup Devices
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings
Setting Motion Detection Alarm
Setting Sensor Alarms
Detecting Video Loss Alarm
Detecting Video Tampering Alarm
Line Crossing Detection Alarm
Intrusion Detection Alarm
Handling Exceptions Alarm
Setting Alarm Response Actions
Triggering or Clearing Alarm Output Manually
Chapter 9 Network Settings
Configuring General Settings
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configuring Advanced Settings
Configuring Hik-Connect
Configuring DDNS
Configuring NTP Server
Configuring more Settings
Configuring Email
Configuring NAT
Checking Network Traffic
Configuring Network Detection
Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss
Exporting Network Packet
Checking the Network Status
Checking Network Statistics
Chapter 10 HDD Management
Initializing Hdds
Configuring Quota Mode
HDD Detection
Configuring HDD Error Alarms
Chapter 11 Camera Settings
Configuring OSD Settings
Configuring Privacy Mask
Configuring Video Parameters
Chapter 12 Device Management and Maintenance
Viewing System Information
Searching & Export Log Files
Importing/Exporting Configuration Files
Upgrading System
Upgrading by Local Backup Device
Upgrading by FTP
Restoring Default Settings
Chapter 13 Others
Configuring General Settings
Configuring DST Settings
Configuring more Settings for Device Parameters
Managing User Accounts
Adding a User
Deleting a User
Editing a User
Chapter 14 Appendix
Glossary
Troubleshooting
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Front Panel Overview
Details of the NVR's front panel indicators and controls.
USB Mouse Operation
Instructions for connecting and using a USB mouse with the NVR.
Rear Panel Connections
Description of the NVR's rear panel ports and interfaces.
Getting Started
Device Startup and Activation
Procedure for starting up, shutting down, and activating the NVR.
Device Activation and Password Setup
Steps to activate the device and set an initial admin password.
Unlock Pattern for Login
Guide to configuring and using an unlock pattern for device login.
User Login and Logout
Instructions for logging in to and out of the NVR system.
Password Reset Procedure
Steps to reset the admin password using a GUID file.
Basic Configuration Wizard
Using the setup wizard for initial system configuration.
Adding IP Cameras
Process for adding and connecting IP cameras to the NVR.
Product Key Features
General Features
Overview of general connectivity and stream capabilities.
Local Monitoring Capabilities
Features for local display and monitoring via HDMI/VGA.
HDD Management Features
Details on HDD capacity, S.M.A.R.T., and quota management.
Recording and Playback Functions
Overview of recording modes, schedules, and playback options.
Backup and Alarm Functions
Features for data backup and alarm handling.
Network and Local Functions
Details on network connectivity and local operational features.
Live View Operations
Live View Status Icons
Explanation of icons indicating record and alarm status.
Right-Click Menu Functions
Operations available via the right-click menu in live view mode.
Quick Setting Toolbar
Description of icons in the quick setting toolbar for live view.
Adjusting Live View Settings
Customizing live view settings like output interface and dwell time.
Channel-Zero Encoding
Reducing bandwidth for remote viewing by encoding streams efficiently.
PTZ Controls
Configuring PTZ Settings
Procedure to set parameters for controlling PTZ cameras.
Setting PTZ Presets and Patrols
Steps for customizing and calling PTZ presets and patrols.
Customizing and Calling Patterns
Guide to setting up and activating PTZ movement patterns.
PTZ Control Panel Overview
Description of icons and functions on the PTZ control panel.
Recording Settings
Configuring Recording Parameters
Setting image quality, stream type, resolution, and other params.
Configuring Recording Schedule
Setting up schedules for automatic recording start/stop.
Motion Detection Recording
Configuring recording triggered by motion detection events.
Alarm Triggered Recording
Setting up recording triggered by external alarm inputs.
VCA Event Recording
Configuring recording triggered by VCA events like line crossing.
Files Protection and Locking
Methods to protect recording files from being overwritten.
Playback Functions
Instant Playback by Channel
Quickly playing back recorded video for a specific channel.
Playback by Normal Search
Searching and playing back recorded files by time and channel.
Playback by Smart Search
Efficiently searching video based on motion or VCA events.
Playback by Event Search
Searching and playing back files triggered by specific events.
Playback by Tag
Searching and playing back video files using custom tags.
Auxiliary Playback Functions
Features like frame-by-frame playback, fast view, and digital zoom.
Backup Operations
Backing up Record Files via Search
Steps for backing up files using normal or event search.
Backing up Video Clips
Exporting video clips directly during playback.
Managing Backup Devices
Operations for managing USB flash drives and HDDs for backup.
Alarm Settings
Motion Detection Alarm Setup
Configuring motion detection areas, sensitivity, and actions.
Sensor Alarm Configuration
Setting up handling actions for external sensor alarms.
Video Loss Alarm Detection
Configuring detection and response for video loss events.
Video Tampering Alarm Detection
Setting up detection and response for video tampering.
Line Crossing Detection Alarm
Configuring detection rules for crossing virtual lines.
Intrusion Detection Alarm Setup
Configuring detection rules for intrusion into defined regions.
Handling Exceptions and Alarms
Managing responses for system exceptions like HDD errors.
Setting Alarm Response Actions
Configuring actions like notifications, audio, and output triggers.
Network Settings
Configuring General Network Settings
Setting IP address, gateway, DNS, and other general network params.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Setting up the device as a wireless network router.
Configuring Hik-Connect Service
Enabling remote access via the Hik-Connect mobile app and platform.
Configuring DDNS Service
Setting up Dynamic DNS for network access.
Configuring NTP Server
Setting up the Network Time Protocol server for time synchronization.
Configuring More Network Settings
Adjusting ports for alarm host, multicast, and RTSP.
Configuring Email Notifications
Setting up email alerts for events and system changes.
Configuring NAT and Port Mapping
Setting up UPnP™ or manual mapping for remote access.
Checking Network Traffic and Status
Monitoring network traffic, delay, and connection status.
HDD Management
Initializing HDDs
Steps for initializing a newly installed hard disk drive.
Configuring Quota Mode for Storage
Allocating storage quota for individual cameras.
HDD Detection and S.M.A.R.T. Settings
Using HDD detection and S.M.A.R.T. for reliability monitoring.
Configuring HDD Error Alarms
Setting up alarms for HDD status like Uninitialized or Abnormal.
Camera Settings
Configuring OSD Settings
Customizing on-screen display for date, time, and camera name.
Configuring Privacy Mask Zones
Setting up zones that cannot be viewed or recorded.
Configuring Video Parameters
Adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and image rotation.
Device Management and Maintenance
Viewing System Information
Accessing device details like model, serial number, and firmware.
Searching and Exporting Log Files
Viewing and exporting system logs and operation records.
Importing/Exporting Configuration Files
Backing up or transferring NVR configuration settings.
Upgrading System Firmware
Updating the NVR firmware via backup device or FTP.
Restoring Default Settings
Resetting device parameters to factory defaults.
Troubleshooting
No Image on Monitor
Resolving issues with no display on the monitor after startup.
Audible Warning Sound on Startup
Troubleshooting the startup warning sound.
IP Camera Disconnected Status
Resolving issues when IP cameras show a disconnected status.
Live View Stuck Issues
Troubleshooting live view freezing locally or remotely.
Audio Issues (No Sound, Noise, Low Volume)
Resolving problems with audio input or playback.
Playback Image Stuck
Troubleshooting issues where playback image freezes.
No Record File Found Prompt
Resolving the 'No record file found' error.
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