OSD Setup Manual Menu System Overview The detailed functions and settings of the Ness Auto IP NVR can be set through the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the NVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items and options in the OSD setup menu.
Manual <ESC> Press to cancel or exit from certain OSD setup menu without saving any changes. Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard A virtual keyboard shows in some setting items, such as camera title, e-mail address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as below. Back V W X <<...
OSD Setup Manual System Setup Select <System> from Main Menu and press ENTER to enter System menu. System System/Version Info Camera Info Language English Date/Time Unit Name Show Unit Name User Management Network Setup RS485 Setup Audio Output/Key Beep UPS Setup <...
This item identifies the second MAC address of the unit. Software Upgrade This item is used for upgrading software of the Ness Auto IP NVR from a local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Software Upgrade via Local Device...
FPGA and select <Yes> to start the upgrade. Once the Ness Auto IP NVR finished upgrading the FPGA, it will shutdown automatically. Users can manually power on the NVR afterward. NOTE: The upgrading of FPGA will be recorded in the System Log.
Manual NOTE: The reset of Date / Time setting only applies to new videos. The date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed. NOTE: To avoid record database corruption, clearing the database is recommended after changing Date / Time setting. Date / Time Select <Date>...
OSD Setup Manual Date / Time Display Users are allowed to set the date / time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y>...
• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. < Show Unit Name > This item enables the unit name of the Ness Auto IP NVR to be shown on the monitor. Select <Yes> to show or select <No>...
OSD Setup Manual < User Management > The NVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. The menu is as the following. User Management Password Protection Account Setup Permission Setup Load Default Setting...
Manual Permission Setup Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Hidden Camera, Dome Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration, PoE Setup, and Shutdown.
OSD Setup Manual < Network Setup > The Network Setup menu allows users to setup the network by specifying the network related settings, such as IP address, Netmask, etc. Check with the network administrator and/or network service provider for specific information. The menu is as the following. Network Setup LAN Select LAN Setup...
If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the Ness Auto IP NVR. In this case, user does not need to configure a static IP and the Ethernet settings, including IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings, will be read only.
OSD Setup Manual - IP The item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the unit. The IP address is the identifier for the computer or device on a TCP/IP LAN or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.
Manual - PPPoE Account The item allows users to setup the PPPoE login username. NOTE: For accessing the PPPoE settings, select <PPPoE> as the Network Type under LAN Select menu. To setup the login username, follow the steps: • • • • Select <PPPoE Account>...
OSD Setup Manual Modem Setup The Ness Auto IP NVR can connect to the internet via an external installed modem. Modem Setup Dial-in Setup Dial-out Setup Dial Port Selection None - Dial-in Setup The Dial-in function enables users to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Ness Auto IP NVR for the remote software use.
Manual Dial-in Account This item enables users to protect the unit by establishing or changing a dial-in user name for modem connection. To setup the Dial-in Account, follow the steps. • • • • Select <Dial-in Account> from Dial-in Setup menu and press ENTER.
OSD Setup Manual Server IP The item is for setting the IP address that identifies the Ness Auto IP NVR over modem connection. To set the server IP, follow these steps: • • • • Select <Server IP>. • • • • Using LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor to select the area users want to change.
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server over modem connection. If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the Ness Auto IP NVR. In this case, users do not need to configure a static IP and the following settings will be read only.
OSD Setup Manual Dial-out Netmask The item is for setting the Netmask that identifies the Ness Auto IP NVR over modem connection. To configure the item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Move the cursor over <Dial-out Netmask> and press ENTER, and then press UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.
Manual Dial-out Account This item enables user to set the Dial-out user name, which is used for dialing out to Internet Service Provider server. Contact the network service provider for more specific information. To setup the Dial-out Account, follow the steps. •...
OSD Setup Manual Dial-out Max Time The item indicates the longest duration of time that the connection via modem remains active. The value can be set in the range of 1 min to 600 min, or <0> to keep the connection indefinitely. Connect When the Dial-out related settings are configured, set this item to <Yes>...
Manual SMTP Setup Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol that one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred. Select <SMTP Setup>...
OSD Setup Manual - SMTP Port The item is used to change SMTP port to another port, if necessary. SMTP usually is implemented to operate over Internet port 25. To change the SMTP port, move the cursor to <SMTP Port> in SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER.
The ezDDNS function is only available for the iviewddns provider. - Host Name The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for accessing the Ness Auto IP NVR through the internet on the remote...
When it’s done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to submit the settings. NOTE: If there are more than one Ness Auto IP NVR set to the same domain name, then only the first one will be able to submit...
Manual - ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically. Press ENTER and select <Yes>. The following will be displayed. ezDDNS Submit/update ok! Host name is XXXXXX.ddns.iview-ddns.com Press any key to return NOTE: The NVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique.
OSD Setup Manual < RS485 Setup > This menu allows users to set up the parameters of the unit’s RS-485 communication port. From the System menu, select <RS485 Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. RS485 Setup Unit ID Baud Rate 9600 Bits...
Manual < Audio Output/ Key Beep > Enter this item to setup the audio output or key beep. Audio Output/Key Beep Audio Output Live/PB Audio Output Gain Key Beep Audio Output The item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as follows.
OSD Setup Manual < UPS Setup > When users wish to connect the NVR to the power source via an UPS device, the required connections are illustrated as the following figure. The USB cable is for data communication between the NVR and the UPS device. The UPS Setup menu is as the following.
Manual - Min Remaining Battery Level For this item, users can decide the NVR should begin to shutdown when the remaining battery level reaches the specific percentage. The ranges are from 5% to 95%. - Min Remaining Run Time For this item, users can decide the NVR should begin to shutdown when the remaining run time reaches the specific value.
OSD Setup Manual Online This will be shown when everything is fine. Nothing to be worry about. On Battery This will means the power source is not available. The NVR is running based on the battery of the UPS device. - Remaining Battery Level This item shows the remaining battery level of the UPS device.
Manual Monitor Setup The NVR supports dual main monitor output, when simultaneous output function is off. To configure the monitor settings, select <Monitor> from the Main menu and press ENTER. Monitor Show Camera Name Monitor Brightness Monitor Contrast Monitor Chrominance OSD Transparency VGA Resolution 720P...
OSD Setup Manual < OSD Transparency > This item allows users to set the OSD menu transparent in a certain degree, so that users can see the live images while configuring the OSD settings. The options are <0%>, <15%>, <30%>, <45%>, <60%>, <75%>, and <90%>. <...
Manual Camera Setup IP cameras can be connected by the PoE ports for PoE supported models, or by internet <Camera> setup menu. When IP cameras are connected by the PoE ports, settings of the IP cameras will be automatically retrieved if the PoE PnP function is enabled. IP Camera IP Camera Select CH20...
OSD Setup Manual • Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the lists of characters to the one users need. Press ENTER to select a character. Continue until the desired name is entered. Each title can contain up to 11 characters. •...
Manual Account To be entered with the account name of the IP camera. Password To be entered with the password of the IP Camera. Management Port The management port is the default port of the IP camera. Different IP cameras may have different management ports. Main Stream Setup Under this menu, users can setup configuration for the main stream.
OSD Setup Manual • First set <Dual Streaming Support> <Yes> and continue to the rest of the setting. • If users wish to record the dual stream, choose <Yes> next to <Dual Streaming Recording>. • The remaining items are the same as in <Main Stream Setup>. Choose streaming format from <H264>, <MJPEG>, or <MPEG4>.
Manual When the connection is detected, the following menu will be displayed. NOTE: The <Device Setup> menu may have fewer or more items than the menu below since the <Device Setup> menu is retrieved from the menu items of the IP camera.
OSD Setup Manual Sharpness/ Brightness/ Contrast/ Saturation/ Hue Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the Sharpness/Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. Apply Select <Yes> to apply the above settings, and the following message will be displayed.
Manual < Status > After activating the IP camera, the <Status> item will be shown. Enter this item to see the current status of the IP camera. Status Model ONVIF Streaming Format H264(MP) Resolution 1280×720 30.00 Bandwidth 511.37 KB/Sec Pkg. lost rate 0.00% Under the <Status>...
OSD Setup Manual Record Setup The following factors will affect the total record time of the Ness Auto IP NVR: • HDD capacity • Image quality settings The greater the recording rate and, the higher the image quality setting - the shorter the recording time !.
Manual Weekend Schedule The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect. Choose <On> to take effect the related weekend settings. Weekend Start / End The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend begins, for example, Fri 18:00.
Normally, the Event PPS is set to equal or greater than Normal PPS; the setting is depending on the application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>, the Ness Auto IP NVR stops recording event video during alarms. Event Qlty The item is used to set the picture size for event status recording.
Manual < Data Lifetime Setup > Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the HDD. Only those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the screen and played back. The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be retrieved for playback. Data Lifetime Setup Data Lifetime Mode General...
OSD Setup Manual < Pre-Alarm Recording > This item is used to set the recording duration of pre-alarm video. The pre-alarm recording function aims to allow users to view a complete event video. What users can view is not only the video recorded after the alarm is triggered, but also the video recorded few seconds before the alarm is triggered.
Manual < Purge Data > This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed. Purge Data Purge All Data Purge All Event Data Purge Event Before 2010/01/01...
OSD Setup Manual Sequence Setup The Sequence menu allows users to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main monitor. Select <Sequence> in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Items in the Sequence menu are described in the subsections. Sequence Main Monitor Dwell 5 Sec...
Manual Event Setup This menu allows users to determine behaviors of the Ness Auto IP NVR in response to alarm events. In the Main menu, select <Event> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in the Event menu are described in the following subsections.
OSD Setup Manual < Email Attachment > The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the unit. For example, if the unit has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email.
Manual PIN Code Setup Users can enter the PIN code which has been set for protecting the mobile phone. Receiver Number Users can enter the number of the assigned mobile phone, which the short message will be sent to. Send Test Message Select this item to send a test message to see if the setup is successful.
OSD Setup Manual Alert Notification 4 options are included in this item; <OFF>, <Event>, <Alive>, and <Both>. <OFF>: The Alert Notification is turned off. <Event>: When the alarm is triggered, the NVR will send an alert message to the CMS. <Alive>: The NVR will send an alive message to the CMS every N second just to show users that the connection between the NVR and CMS is in effect.
Manual < Per Channel Config > This menu is used to configure the event related settings for each channel. The menu is displayed as below. Per Channel Config Channel Select CH01 Video Loss Detect Motion Detect Detection Config Alarm In Alarm Out None Event Trigger Preset...
OSD Setup Manual • Then click on the <Menu> icon and go to <Event Setup> <Per Channel Config> <CH 1> <Detection Config>. Note that users have to select the correct corresponding channel number. • Click on the <Connect to camera> button and the webpage of the IP camera will be opened up.
Manual Alarm Out This item allows users to assign an alarm output on certain channel to activate the relays. These signals can be used to drive a light or siren to caution an alarm event. The available options and the corresponding activated alarm outs are listed as below table: Option Activating Relay...
OSD Setup Manual Database Setup The menu displays information of internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Database> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Database Total Size xxxGB Free Size xxxGB (Circular) Avail. Rec Time (Circular) Est.
Manual < Internal / External Disks > Select <Internal Disks> <External Disks> to see information of the storage devices connected to the unit. For example, the Internal Disks menu is displayed as below. Internal Disks Device Name Active Detail Action #: xxxxxxx-xxxxxxx None <Device Name>...
OSD Setup Manual < Data Protection > Enter this menu to select the data users wish to protect from data purging or overwriting. Data Protection Date Time Event Loc. Lock 2010/12/06 PM 01:29:08 INT01 2010/12/06 PM 01:42:41 INT01 2010/12/07 AM 09:36:02 INT01 2010/12/07 PM 12:45:31 INT01...
Manual Configuration The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import/export configuration, and view/export system log. Select <Configuration> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are described in the following subsections.
OSD Setup Manual < Export Configuration > Users are allowed to save the NVR configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as a USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is connected to the unit appropriately. Select <Export Config>...
Manual < System Log > Select <System Log> and a list of system logs will be displayed on the screen. Users can export the system log as a data file to an external storage device. Connect a USB storage device and select <Export>...
OSD Setup Manual Video Export The Video Export menu enables users to export recorded video with or without digital ® signature to a USB ThumbDrive , or to a DVD+RW. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. If the <Pre-Alarm Recording>...
Manual Device Name The item shows the name of the available devices. Available The item shows the free space of the available devices. Set this item to <Yes> to set the selected device as the exporting destination. NOTE: The item <Erase Disk> from Video Export menu will be grayed out when the selected device is not a DVD+RW or when the device is not selected yet.
OSD Setup Manual < Data Type > This item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal> (export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both> (export both normal and event video). NOTE: If users want to export selected event video using the item <Select Event>, users have to set <From>...
Manual < Erase Disc > This function is used to remove information found on a DVD+RW disk prior to writing new information. Select <Yes> and press ENTER. The data on the DVD+RW will be erased when the exporting process begins. NOTE: This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a DVD recorder or when the device is not selected yet.
OSD Setup Manual PoE Setup The PoE setup menu allows users to configure setting of PoE connection To IP cameras. The PoE setup menu is displayed as below. PoE PnP Advance PoE PnP Setting PoE Status < PoE PnP > The NVR provides plug and play of IP cameras when IP cameras are connected via the PoE ports at the rear panel of the NVR.
Manual Enable PoE Watchdog The PoE Watchdog function helps to check if the connection between the NVR and the IP camera is alive and active. When there is any inactiveness or error detected, the power source will be reset for the IP camera so that it can be reboot and reconnected.
OSD Setup Manual Shutdown This menu is used to shutdown or to reboot the unit. If users must shutdown the Ness Auto IP NVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power on procedures to avoid damage to the unit.
<Disable>: Select this option to disable the quick shutdown function. < Auto Rebooting > The Ness Auto IP NVR series unit can be set to reboot automatically once a day/week at predetermined time in order to keep the NVR system more stable. Select <Off>...
Establishing Dial-in Connection The Dial-in function enables users to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Ness Auto IP NVR for monitoring via the remote software. Follow the description below to set up the NVR and PC. NVR Configuration: •...
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Manual • Set up the network connection type. Select <Connect to the Internet> and click <Next> to continue. • Select <Set up my connection manually> and click <Next> to continue.
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OSD Setup Manual • Select <Connect using a dial-up modem> to connect to the internet through phone line and a modem. Click <Next> to continue. • Type the name of the connection to be created.
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Manual • Enter the phone number of the modem that is connected to the unit. • Enter the Username and Password that has been set in the Dial-in Setup menu.
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OSD Setup Manual • Click <Finish> to complete the dial-in connection. • Now the dial-in connection is established.
Establishing Dial-out Connection The Dial-out function enables user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Ness Auto IP NVR for remote notification. Follow the description to set up the NVR and NVR Configuration: • Connect an USB modem to the USB port and connect a working phone line to the modem.
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OSD Setup Manual • Set up the network connection type. Select <Set up an advanced connection> then <Accept incoming connections>. Click <Next> to continue. • Choose the modem device that will be used by the PC and click <Next>.
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Manual • In Incoming VPN Connection menu, choose <Do Not allow virtual private connections> and click on <Next>. • In User Permission menu, select the users who need to use this connection. If needed, add a new user with the same user password that is set up in Dial-out Setup menu in local NVR.
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OSD Setup Manual • In Networking Software menu, select <TCP/IP> and click on <Properties>. • In TCP/IP address assignment, if the PC has DHCP server, then choose <Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP>, else choose <Specify TCP/IP addresses> and enter the range of IP addresses that users wish to use. Once done, click <OK>...
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Manual • Click <Finish> to complete the process. • The Incoming connection is established.
OSD Setup Manual Appendix B: NVR Player NVRPlayer is a software that enables users to playback the *.drv files recorded by the NVRs at a PC site. NOTE: The NVRPlayer ONLY accepts and playback *.drv files. First, connect to the NVR via NVRRemote and download the NVRPlayer.zip file by clicking on the link.
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Manual Playback the videos on the Data List Click <PLAY> on the toolbar at the top of the main window. The “Data List” window displays, shown as the figure below: The “Data List” shows all recorded videos, “Normal” and “Event” separately, that are stored in the destination folder appeared at the top.
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OSD Setup Manual Local Playback the selected *.drv files In the <Local Playback> tab, as shown below, users can click <Open> to select a specific *.drv file and click <OK> to playback the file on the main window. Note: If users click the close button at the top-right corner of the “Data List” window, the following “Playback”...
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Manual Verify digital signature of exported videos In the <Verify> tab as shown below, users can authenticate videos with digital signatures. Follow the steps below to complete the verification. • Select any video from the Data List and click <Verify> at the bottom, then the “Playback”...
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OSD Setup Manual Playback Controls When the video starts to playback on the main window, the playback control buttons will be displayed on the toolbar at the top of the main window. Please refer to below picture: Refer to the following table for description of playback control buttons used while playing back the *.drv file.
Manual Appendix C: HDD COPY TOOL (EXT2IFS) ® The data system of the NVR’s HDD is totally different from Windows based PC. So if users just simply plug the HDD onto the PC, the PC will not recognize its existence. Hence, in order to access data from the NVR’s HDD, users will need a special HDD Copy Tool driver called EXT2IFS.
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OSD Setup Manual Step 4. Click <Step2b>. Assign each partition to a drive letter. After the assignment of HDDs are made, click <Save Assignments> button. Step 5. Click <Step3>. Then, click <Start Driver> button. Now, reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.
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Manual Removal of the NVR’s HDD To remove the HDD from the PC, follow the instruction below. Re-open the EXT2IFS, and go to <Step 1> menu. Click “Uninstall Driver”, and a message will be shown as: “The service is currently started. Users will have to reboot before the service is completely uninstalled.”...
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