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ALI-NVR3000P Series Network Video Recorder
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Beth
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How do I change time

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Mr. Anderson
April 2, 2025

To change the time on the ALIBI ALI-NVR3004P:

1. Enter the admin password in the Admin Password field using the virtual keyboard. The default password is 1111.
2. Click the Next button to open the date and time settings window.
3. In the date and time setup window, click the field you want to change.
4. Use the drop-down list or setup aid to select the appropriate values.
5. Click Next to confirm your settings or Cancel to discard them.

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paolo
March 1, 2025

come posso riportare l'nvr **** i dati di fabbrica ? è stata spostata la risoluzione video ed ora non avendo un tv/monitor che sopporta tale risoluzione ad ogni accensione visualizzo il messaggio non sopportato e cosi rimane

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March 1, 2025

To reset the ALIBI ALI-NVR3004P to factory settings, use the default option. This will restore the NVR to its factory settings, except for the network parameters (including IP address and subnet).

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  • Page 1 ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded Network Video Recorder User Manual Products: ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P ALI-NVR3000P Series Network Video Recorder PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    Alibi and the Alibi logo are trademarks of Observint. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Use the appliance at temperatures between 14 °F ~ 131 °F (-10 °C ~ +55 °C) and relative humidity below 90%. The input • power source for this appliance is between 90 ~ 264 Vac, 47 ~ 63 Hz. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 4 Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves. • Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as • long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above mentioned temperature range. Handle hard disk drives with care.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.1.2 Shutdown ..............39 ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.1.3 Rebooting the DVR .............40 SECTION 4 Live View Interface .
  • Page 7 Specifications ..............130 ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 8 NOTES viii...

  • Page 9: Systems Overview

    Congratulations on purchasing your new Embedded NVR security system! Your system includes the following key features: General Each channel supports dual-stream video. • Up to 8 network cameras with the ALI-NVR3008P, 4 network cameras with the ALI-NVR3004P. • NVR supports cameras from several manufacturers. Refer to “APPENDIX D NVR Compatible Cameras” on page 126. •...
  • Page 10 • Supports pause, skip forward and skip backward during playback. • Up to 8-channel synchronous playback at 4CIF real time (ALI-NVR3008P) or 4-channel synchronous playback • (ALI-NVR3004P). Backup Export video data to USB device. • Export video clips during playback.

  • Page 11: Nvr Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    Infrared Sensor Sensor for the remote control. This port can be used for a portable mobile HDD, flash drive, DVD burner, or mouse. An additional USB port is located on the USB port back panel. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    ON / OFF switch Audio IN / OUT RS-485 Power connector Fan outlet ALI-NVR3004P backpanel ALI-NVR3008P backpanel Item Description Camera (CH1 - CH4) Network interface for IP cameras solely dedicated to the NVR. These cameras can only be accessed through the NVR. Each port provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) power to the device connected to it.
  • Page 13 In Playback mode, it is used to switch between play and reverse play. PTZ Control buttons Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera. F2 button Cycle through tab pages. In synchronous playback mode, use to switch between channels. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 14: Mouse Control

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1.2 Mouse control A standard 3-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse: 1. Plug USB mouse into the either the front panel or backpanel USB connector of the NVR. 2.

  • Page 15: Installing The System

    Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages. If a • UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 16: Nvr Installation General Guidelines

    (LAN) through the LAN connector on the back panel, and the other directly to IP cameras plugged into the Camera CH1 - CH4 connectors shown on the ALI-NVR3004P below, or Camera CH1 - CH8 connectors on an ALI- NVR3008P.

  • Page 17: Install The Nvr And Monitor

    Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, configure your NOTE monitor to display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA). ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 18: Using The Wizard For Basic Configuration Setup

    2.4.1 Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup 1. Power on the NVR. Normally, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. 2. The Setup Wizard can assist you in making important configuration settings in DVR. Click Next button on the Wizard window to open the Login window.
  • Page 19 To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password box, then enter the new password in the New Password and Confirm fields. 4. Click the Next button to open the date and time settings window. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 20 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 5. In the date and time setup window, click the field you want to change, then use the drop-down list or setup aid to select the appropriate values. Click Next to confirm your settings or Cancel to discard them and open the network setup Wizard window.
  • Page 21 8. Use the camera record mode Wizard as follows: a. On the Cameras line at the top of the window, open the drop-down list and select the camera you want to configure for recording. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 22 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM b. Click the Start Recording box to check it. c. Select one of the recording modes: either Normal or Motion Detection mode. d. Repeat “a” and “b” above for each camera, and/or click Copy to copy the recording mode of the selected camera to other cameras in the system.
  • Page 23 9. While viewing video from each cameras in the Live View display, adjust the direction of each camera to aim it at its surveillance target. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for aiming the cameras. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 24: Access The Menu System

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Live View display after camera adjustments 2.5 Access the Menu system After the initial setup of your DVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the DVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges.

  • Page 25: Customize Camera Configurations

    (if supported by the camera). To customize the configuration settings of each camera, do the following: 1. Open the Camera menu: right click anywhere on the Live View desktop, then click Menu | Camera. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 26: Camera Osd Setup

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.6.1 Camera OSD setup 1. Click OSD in the left frame to open the OSD submenu. 2. In the Camera field drop down list, select the camera you want to configure. In the example shown, IP Camera 1 is selected. 3.

  • Page 27: Camera Motion Detection Setup

    4. Click Apply to save your settings for this camera. 5. Repeat sub-steps 2 through 4 above for each camera managed by the NVR, if necessary. 2.6.3 Camera Motion detection setup 1. Click Motion in the left frame to open the Motion submenu. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 28 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. In the Camera field drop down list, select the camera you want to configure. In the example shown, IP Camera 1 is selected. 3. Check or un-check the box to Enable Motion Detection. If you checked the box, the grid shown over the video image is the area where motion will be detected.
  • Page 29 Click Apply to save the settings. You can also click Copy to copy the Arming Schedule setup in the window to other days of the week. d. Click the Handling tab. In the Handling tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when motion triggered recording occurs. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 30: Camera Privacy Mask Setup

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM e. Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion menu. The Notify Surveillance Center and Send Email options require additional network settings. 5.

  • Page 31: Camera Tamper-Proof Setup

    3. Check or un-check the box to Enable Tamper-proof. If you checked the box, drag a rectangle across the area of the video that you want to monitor. 4. Click the Handling icon. In the Handling window: ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 32 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM a. In the Arming Schedule tab, define a daily schedule for up to eight weeks (56 days) when the camera is monitored for tamper. Time periods cannot overlap. b. Click the Handling tab. In the Handling tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when tampering occurs. c.

  • Page 33: Camera Video Loss Setup

    2. In the Camera field drop down list, select the camera you want to configure. In the example shown, IP Camera 1 is selected. 3. Check or un-check the box to Enable Video Loss. If you checked the box, do the following: a. Click the Handling icon. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 34: Adding Cameras Manually

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM b. In the Arming Schedule tab, define a daily schedule for up to eight weeks (56 days) when motion detection is monitored. Time periods cannot overlap. c. Click the Handling tab. In the Handling tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when video loss occurs. d.
  • Page 35 Camera Management window above (NOTE: for the ports listed in the window shown above, only D1 and D2 have cameras assigned to them). For that port entry, click the icon in the Edit column. The Edit IP Camera window will open. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 36 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM d. On the Adding Method line, open the drop down list and select Manual. e. On the IP Camera Address line, click the entry field and use the pop-up keyboard to enter the IP address of the camera you want to add.

  • Page 37: Editing Camera Options

    After adding of the IP cameras that are installed on the local LAN to the NVR, some camera setup information can be reconfigured. 1. For the entry in the camera channel table, click the icon in the edit column. 2. Change the settings in the Edit IP Camera menu as needed. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 38: Configuring Customized Protocols

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 3. Click Apply to save the settings, and then click OK to close the menu. 2.7.2 Configuring customized protocols To use cameras not configured with the standard protocols, you can customize protocols for them. There are 16 customized protocols provided in the system;...

  • Page 39: Configuring Hdd Settings

    2.8 Configuring HDD settings 2.8.1 Checking HDD status Check the status of the HDD installed in the DVR to assure it is functioning normally. 1. Open the HDD Information display. Go to Menu | HDD |General ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 40: Managing Network Storage

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. Check the status of the HDD. If the status is: Normal or Sleeping - The HDD is working normally. — Uninitialized or Abnormal - Initialize the HDD before continuing. Check the select box of the HDD to initialize, then —...
  • Page 41 Enter the NetHDD IP address in the text field. Click Search to discover the available IP SAN disk directories on the network. iii. Select the IP SAN disk directory from the list shown below. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Hdd

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Click OK to add the selected IP SAN disk to your system. NOTE: If the added NetHDD is uninitialized, select it and click the Init button for initialization. Initializing an storage device erases all data saved on the disk. 6.

  • Page 43: Hdd Detect

    Reporting Technology) data, and Bad Sector Detection. These methods can be used to assure the normal functioning of the disk, and anticipate failures. S.M.A.R.T. Display 1. Open the S.M.A.R.T. display menu. Go to Menu | HDD | HDD Detect ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 44: Bad Sector Detection

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. To execute a self-evaluation test on an HDD: a. On the HDD line, open the drop down list to select the HDD of interest. b. On the Self-test Type line, open the drop down list to select the type of test to execute. You can choose either Short Test, Expanded Test or Conveyance Test.

  • Page 45: Configuring Exception Alarms

    Notify Surveillance Center: Sends a signal to remote alarm host when exception is detected. • Send Email: Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. • Trigger Alarm Output: Trigger an alarm output when exception is detected. • ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 46 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To configure exception alarms: 1. Open the Exception menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Exceptions 2. On the Exception Type line, open the drop down list and select the exception condition you want to configure. If you select All, all exception conditions will be treated the way you configure the response.

  • Page 47: Startup, Shutdown, Reboot

    1. Right click anywhere on the desktop to open the pop-up window, then select Menu. 2. If a Login window opens, select a User Name with administrative privileges, enter the appropriate Password, then click OK. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 48: Rebooting The Dvr

    SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN , REBOOT admin NOTE The default User Name with administrative privileges and its associated Password are and 1111. 3. In the Menu window, click the Shutdown icon, then click Shutdown in the pop-up window. 4. Click Yes in the Attention window. 5.

  • Page 49: Live View Interface

    Each camera channel displayed on the Live View screen may contain one or both status icons in the upper-right corner of the viewing frame. Live View Status icons Icon Type Reason Alarm Video loss, tampering, motion detection or sensor alarm Record Manual record, schedule record, motion detection or alarm triggered record ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 50: Quick Setting Toolbar

    SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Icon Type Reason Record and Alarm Both alarm and record status 4.1 Quick Setting Toolbar Left-clicking the mouse on a viewing frame opens a Quick Setting Toolbar at the top or bottom of the frame. Enable/disable Digital manual record...

  • Page 51: Live View Pop-Up Menu

    Menu: Opens the configuration menu window. See “SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup” on page 46. — Single Screen: showing only one camera channel on the monitor. Open the drop-down list to select the camera — channel you want to view. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 52: Live View Settings

    SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Multi-screen: opens a submenu where you can choose from several multi-channel screen configurations, including — 2 * 2, 1 + 5, 1 + 7, 3 * 3 , in multi-screen mode, you can view video from multiple camera channels simultaneously. Previous screen: Move to the screen displayed previously.
  • Page 53 5. Click a viewing screens, then double-click the camera in the list on the right that you what to show there. When the selection is made, label in the viewing screen changes to the camera channel number. In the example above, only the top two screens are assigned. 6. Click the Apply button to save your setting. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 54: Record, Playback And Video Backup

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup After the initial setup of your NVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to refine your configuration settings and expand the functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the NVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative privileges.

  • Page 55: Configuring Record Settings

    If you set the expired time to 0, the file will not be deleted. This parameter is usually determined in consideration of the capacity of the HDD. Record Audio: Check the checkbox to enable audio recording. — 3. Click Apply to save your new configuration settings. 4. Open the Sub-stream tab page. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 56: Configuring Record Schedule

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP a. Configure the parameters of the camera. b. Click Apply to save the settings. 5.1.2 Configuring Record schedule The record schedule can be used to automatically start and stops recording at preset times. 1.
  • Page 57 Repeat the steps above to schedule recording for other days of the week. If the same schedule can also be — applied to other days, click Copy (see the window below), select the days you want to copy the schedule to, then click OK. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 58 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Copy window for 4-channel NVR To use the graphical method to draw the schedule: Click the color icons on the right for the recording mode, then drag the mouse pointer across the area of the —...
  • Page 59 Recording triggered by motion and alarm Delete or set schedule Alarm triggered recording is available for only some cameras models supported by the Alibi NVR. Consult your vendor support NOTE organization for more information. Click Apply to validate the settings.

  • Page 60: Configuring Motion Detection Recording

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.1.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. A motion detection events can trigger several kind of actions by the NVR, including channels to start recording, full screen monitoring, an audio warning, notification sent to the surveillance center, etc. Follow the steps below to schedule a recording triggered by a motion detection.
  • Page 61 Click Apply to save the settings. You can also click Copy to copy the Arming Schedule setup in the window to other days of the week. h. Click the Handling tab. In the Handling tab, you can cause certain actions to occur when motion triggered recording occurs. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 62: Manual Record

    Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion Detection menu. The Trigger Alarm Output option is not functional in the ALI-NVR3008P and ALI-NVR3004P. Test your settings during broad conditions to ensure that motion in the field of view triggers an action. You may need to return to NOTE this menu later to adjust the Sensitivity slider to ensure it is working adequately.

  • Page 63: Configuring Holiday Recording

    Follow the steps below to configure the record schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plan for recording on holidays. 1. Enter the Record setting interface. Go to Menu | Record | Holiday ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configuring Hdd Group For Recording

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To Edit the Holiday schedule. a. Click the icon in the Edit (right) column of the line you want to edit. The Edit window will open. b. In the Edit menu, check the Enable box. c.

  • Page 65: Files Protection

    5.1.7 Files Protection You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten. 1. Open the Export menu. Go to Menu | Export ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 66 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. Check the box(es) for the channel(s) you want to investigate. 3. Configure the record type, File Type (locked or unlocked), and Start Time and End Time. 4. Click Search to show the results. 5.

  • Page 67: Playback

    In Live View mode, click the channel you want to playback, then click the playback icon on the quick setting toolbar. In the instant playback mode, only recordings made during the previous five minutes on the channel are played. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 68 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Playback by channel 1. Open the Playback menu. Go to Menu | Playback. 2. In the Playback screen, select the camera channel you want to playback. De-select the other channels. 3. Select the start and end times of the video segment you want to play. 4.
  • Page 69 6. Click Back to return to the Search Results window. 7. In the Search Results windows, click the entry of the video segment you want to play, then click the icon in the Play column. The Sync Playback window will open. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 70 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. In the Sync Playback window, select the other cameras you want to play with the camera selected. You can play up to 4 cameras synchronously. Click OK to continue. 9. In the screen that opens, select the camera or cameras you want playback, then click OK to continue. By default, only the camera of the video you selected will play.
  • Page 71 Right click anywhere on the video frame to open a pop-up menu. With this menu, you can return to Video Search, zoom in on the video, open and close the control panel at the bottom of the screen, and Exit. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 72: Playing Back A Motion Event

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2.2 Playing back a motion event The ALI-NVR3004P and ALI-NVR3008P can search for and playback recordings triggered by motion events. 1. Open the Playback menu. Go to Menu | Playback 2. In the left frame, click Event.
  • Page 73 The control panel at the bottom of the screen is described earlier in this section. See “5.2.1 Playing back video by channel” on page 59. 8. To open the search result list during video playback, move the mouse cursor to the right edge of the screen. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 74: Playback By Tag

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 9. To playback a different motion event video clip, click the segment to highlight it, then click the associated Play icon. 5.2.3 Playback by Tag You can easily search for and play back video files that were tagged. 1.
  • Page 75 Tag management. The tag management feature allows you to check, edit, and delete tags. 1. Click the Tag management icon in the lower left corner of the screen to open the Tag management window. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 76: Playback From System Logs

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP To change the name of a tag, select (highlight) a tag in the list, then click the icon in the Edit column. — Click the tag name, use the pop-up keyboard to change the name, click Enter, then click OK. To delete a tag, select (highlight) a tag in the list, then click the icon in the Delete column.
  • Page 77 3. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. 4. Click Search. If the search didn’t find a file matching your search criteria, the message No matched log file. will appear. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 78: Auxiliary Functions - Playback Frame By Frame

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Choose a log with record file and click the playback button to play the file, or click the icon in the Details column to see more information about the entry. If there is no playback file associated with the log entry, the message box No result found. will appear.

  • Page 79: Digital Zoom

    2. Use the mouse to draw a rectangle over the area you want to zoom in on. The area can be enlarged up to 16 times the original size on the screen. Zoom selection area 3. Right-click on the image to exit the digital zoom mode. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 80: Backing Up Record Files - Export

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.3 Backing up Record Files - Export 5.3.1 Quick Export The Quick Export feature allows you to easily export (backup to an external device) video clips recorded over a 24 hours period from up to four selected camera channels.
  • Page 81 8. Check the Export result by playing a file that was exported. In the Export window, click the file you want to play, then click the associated icon in the Play column. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 82: Export By Video Search

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.3.2 Export by video search The Export by video search feature allows you to export specific video clips. The export operation writes the selected file(s) to an USB device. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the NVR USB port. 2.
  • Page 83 7. Click Export. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device. If your USB device is not shown in the Device Name field, click the Refresh button. NOTE: Some USB devices types include the New Folder and Format options, other types include only an Erase option. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 84: Export By Event Search

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder. 9. Click the Export button to start the Export. The Export window will list the files that were transferred. Allow the process to finish before continuing.
  • Page 85 6. To watch a video clip in the Motion (search result) list, click (highlight) the clip you want to watch, click Details, then in the Event Details window, click the icon in the Play column of the file. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 86 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. In the Events Detail window, click Export to open the Export window, or in the Motion (search result) list, check the boxes for the video clips you want to export, then click Quick Export. A pop-up window will open showing the file structure of your external storage device.

  • Page 87: Exporting Video Clips During Playback

    1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive or USB optical drive, to the NVR USB port. 2. Playback a video file. Clip (Start clipping) icon ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 88 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. Advance the file playback to the start of the segment you want to export, then click the Clip icon (scissors) at the bottom of the screen to mark the start of the clip you want to save. 4.
  • Page 89 10. Check the Export result by playing a file that was exported. In the Export window, click the file you want to play, then click the associated icon in the Play column. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 90 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export.

  • Page 91: Managing User Accounts

    1. Enter the User Management interface. Go to Menu | Configuration | User 2. Click Add to open the Add User menu. 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC Address. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 92 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Set the user Level to Operator or Guest. Different Levels have different operating permission. — Operator: The Operator user level has permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating permission in Camera Configuration by default. Guest: The Guest user has no permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and only has the local/remote playback in the Camera Configuration by default.
  • Page 93 — the alarm output. Remote Advanced Operation: Remotely operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), — upgrading system firmware, clearing I/O alarm output. Remote Shutdown/Reboot: Remotely shutting down or rebooting the NVR. — ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 94: Deleting A User Account

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Camera Configuration Remote Live View: Remotely viewing live video of the selected camera(s). — Local Manual Operation: Locally starting/stopping manual recording, picture capturing and alarm output of the — selected camera(s). Remote Manual Operation: Remotely starting/stopping manual recording, picture capturing and alarm output of the —...

  • Page 95: Editing A User Account

    2. Select the user to be edited from the list (see the User Management window above). 3. Click the Edit icon to open the Edit User interface. Note: The user name admin can also be changed. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 96 SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS admin user Edit User menu 4. Select and edit the menu options as needed: Operator and Guest: You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level and MAC — address. To change the password, check the Change Password box, then enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields.

  • Page 97: Network Settings

    IP address and other network settings from the network DNS server. 4. Enter the Internal NIC IPV4 Address, if necessary, to assign IP addresses to the cameras connected to the PoE interfaces. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 98: Configuring Advanced Settings

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7.2 Configuring Advanced Settings 7.2.1 Configuring DDNS If your NVR is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you may set Dynamic DNS (DDNS) to be used for network access. Registration with your ISP is required before configuring the system to use DDNS. 1.

  • Page 99: Configuring Ntp Server

    A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your NVR to ensure the accuracy of system date/time. 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2. Click the NTP tab to open the NTP Settings menu. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 100: Configuring Remote Alarm Host

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 3. Check the Enable NTP box to enable this feature. 4. Select the following NTP settings: Interval: Interval in minutes between the two synchronizing actions with an NTP server. — NOTE: The synchronization time interval can be set from 1 to 10080 minutes. The default value is 60 min. If the NVR is connected to a public network, use an NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).

  • Page 101: Configuring Multicast

    The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a network control protocol designed for use in communication systems to control streaming media servers. 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2. Click the More Settings tab to open the More Settings menu. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 102: Configuring Server And Http Ports

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 3. In the menu shown above, enter the RTSP port number. The default RTSP port is 1050. 4. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.2.6 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports You can change the server and HTTP ports in the Network Settings menu. The default server port is 8000 and the default HTTP port is 80.

  • Page 103: Configuring Email

    2. Set the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Gateway and the Preferred DNS Server in the Network Settings menu. 3. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 4. Click the Email tab to open the email settings men. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 104 SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 5. Configure the following Email settings: Enable Server Authentication (optional): Check the checkbox to enable the server authentication feature. — User Name: The user account of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. — Password: The password of sender’s Email for SMTP server authentication. —...

  • Page 105: Configuring Upnp

    4. In the UPnP menu, you can click the icon in the Edit column to change the External Port number associated with the Port Type. When finished, click Refresh, and then click Apply to save your settings. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 106: System Maintenance

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SECTION 8 System Maintenance The Maintenance menus provide several displays that report system device information, log information, and network traffic. Features also include the export and import of the system configuration file, firmware upgrade, and factory reset. 8.1 System Information The System Information displays include status reports of the NVR, cameras, record settings, the network and the HDDs.
  • Page 107 Details column to see more information about the entry. Click the icon in the Details column to see more information about the log entry. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 108: Log Export

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.2.2 Log Export Log information can be exported to a backup device such as a USB storage device. The exported log file is in .txt format and readable with an ASCII text viewer such as Microsoft® Windows® Notepad or Wordpad. The filename, prefixed with the date and timestamp, in the format YYYYMMDDHHMMSSlogBack.txt.

  • Page 109: Import / Export System Configuration

    You can export the NVR configuration, then import the file later to restore the earlier configuration. 1. Attach an USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or USB disk drive, to the NVR USB port. 2. Open the Import/Export menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Import/Export ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 110 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Export configuration file 3. On the Device Name line, open the drop down list and select the destination for the exported configuration file. 4. Click the Export button to start the export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. When the export operation is successful, an “Attention”...

  • Page 111: Upgrade Firmware

    1. To check the current firmware version, open the System information display. Go to Menu | Maintenance | System Information 2. If the firmware needs to be upgraded, click the Upgrade tab on the left. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 112 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3. If installing firmware from a local device such as a USB flash drive or disk: a. Connect the local device to the NVR, if necessary. b. Open the Device Name drop down list and select the device that contains the firmware. c.

  • Page 113: Default

    You can see real-time information of your NVR network traffic, such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc. The traffic data is refreshed every 1 second. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 114: Testing Network Delay And Packet Loss

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Detection tab to open the menu. 3. Enter the destination address in the Destination Address field. 4.

  • Page 115: Exporting Network Packet

    NVR. Format the backup device if the format is incorrect. 4. Click the Export button to start the export. 5. When the export is complete, click OK. Up to 1 M data can be exported during one operation. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 116: Checking The Network Status

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.4 Checking the network status You can also check the network status and quickly set the network parameters. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect 2. Click the Network Detection tab to open the Network Detection menu. 3.

  • Page 117: Checking Network Statistics

    Use this display to check the bandwidth of the IP Camera, bandwidth of Remote Live View, bandwidth of Remote Playback, bandwidth of Net Receive Idle and bandwidth of Net Send Idle. 3. Click the Refresh button to show the current status. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 118: Remote Access

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS SECTION 9 Remote Access If you NVR is connected to a local network (LAN), you can access it from another computer on the LAN through Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. If using IE 10 or higher, you must configure it for “Compatibility” mode for the IP address you are logging into. When connecting to the NVR, you must enter a User Name and Password.
  • Page 119 Click on the message to continue, then click Run in the pop-up window at the bottom of the screen. b. In the Setup - WebComponents window opens, click Next to continue. c. Allow the plug-in installation to complete. When the following window appears, click Finish. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 120: Remote Live View Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 9.2 Remote Live View screen The Live View window initially appears in a multi-screen configuration with no live view images shown. You can: Change the viewing screen layout by clicking the multi-screen select button and selecting the icon for a 1 screen or a 2 x 2 •...

  • Page 121: Remote Playback Screen

    Open the Playback screen by clicking Playback in the screen header. The Playback screen allows you to review video recorded from one camera or several cameras concurrently. Also, video can be downloaded to your local computer. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 122 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Capture Audio play / mute Download Multi-screen Stop mode select Play motion controls Zoom playback Snip Set playback time Timeline (drag to reposition) Playback timestamp Record legend Expand / contract timeline To playback recorded video: Click the multi-screen mode button to select the number of viewing frames you need to display. You can select either a 1, 2 x •...

  • Page 123: Remote Log Screen

    (or using the default options), then clicking the Search button. The search criteria menu includes filters to search for Major and Minor type events, and specify the start and end time of the report. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 124: Remote Configuration Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Log reports can be saved in either text or Excel formats by clicking the Save Log icon. 9.5 Remote Configuration screen Open the Configuration screen by clicking Configuration in the screen header. The Configuration menu enables you to view the NVR configuration and make configuration changes.
  • Page 125 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS The location of local files is defined on the Configuration | Local Configuration screen. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 126: Cleaning

    SECTION 10: CLEANING SECTION 10 Cleaning Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with a mild glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to •...

  • Page 127: Specifications

    Apple MacOS X 10.5 (Intel x86 only), 10.6 and 10.7 Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, 9.0, and 10 (32-bit version), Mozilla Firefox 3.6, 13 and higher Software Requirements WebComponent plug-in installation Mobile Client OS Platform iOS, Android (Alibi Wireless) ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 128: Appendix A Glossary

    APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY Glossary APPENDIX A 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 NVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.

  • Page 129: Appendix Bfaq

    Q Why doesn’t the NVR detect my USB export device for exporting recorded files? There’s a chance that the NVR and your USB device is not compatible. Please refer to our company’s website to view a list of compatible devices. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 130: Appendix Chdd Installation

    APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD Installation APPENDIX C The following procedures illustrate hard disk drive (HDD) installation in a ALI-NVR3000P series NVR without an HDD, and installation of a second HDD. If you purchased your NVR without a HDD, or you want to replace the HDD installed in your NVR, use this procedure as a guideline.
  • Page 131 SATA and Power cable connectors on the HDD. HDD mounting screw holes HDD 1 mounting screw locations HDD 2 mounting screw locations SATA cable Power cable connector connector 5. Flip the chassis top up. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 132: Second Hdd Installation

    APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Install the HDD in a static-free environment, wearing a certified ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available, touch the bare ...
  • Page 133 HDD in place. Tighten the screws until snug. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. 5. Turn the chassis top side up and check to make sure the HDD cables connectors are seated properly at both ends. 6. Reinstall the NVR cover. ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

  • Page 134: Appendix Dnvr Compatible Cameras

    × √ ALI-IPV3013R V5.1.0 build 140120 or newer 1280×960 √ × ALI-IPV3030R V5.1.0 build 140120 or newer 2048×1536 √ × Alibi™ ALI-IPU3013R V5.1.0 build 140120 or newer 1280×960 √ × ALI-IPU3030R V5.1.0 build 140120 or newer 2048×1536 √ × AV1305M 65175 1280×1024...
  • Page 135 121109 1280×960 √ × DS-2CD7133-E V4.0.1 build 120508 640×480 √ × DS-2CD733F-E(I) V4.0.1 build 120508 640×480 √ √ DS-2CD833F-E V4.0.1 build 120508 640×480 √ √ DS-2CD8133F-E V4.0.1 build 120508 640×480 √ √ ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...
  • Page 136 APPENDIX D: NVR COMPATIBLE CAMERAS IPC Manufacturer Model Version Max. Resolution Sub-stream Audio or Protocol DS-2CD802NF V2.0 build 090522 DS-2CD812PF V2.0 build 090715 704×576 √ √ DS-2CD832F V2.0 build 110301 DS-2CD892PF/NF DS-2CD893PF(WD)-E V4.0.1 build 120508 704×576 √ √ DS-2CD793PF(WD)-E(I) V4.0.1 build 120508 704×576 √...
  • Page 137 1280×800 × × VS8102 0200S 704×576 √ √ D5110 MG.1.6.03P8 1280×1024 √ × F3106 M2.1.6.03P8 1280×1024 √ √ ZAVIO F3110 M2.1.6.01 1280×720 √ × F3206 MG.1.6.02c045 1920×1080 √ √ F531E LM.1.6.18P10 640×480 √ √ ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual...

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