Contents Contents Verification and Checklists ..........4 Features ....................4 Caution ....................4 Important Safety Instructions............... 5 Important Notice..................6 Warning ....................7 Before You ..................... 8 Standard Approvals ................8 I. Controls ....................9 1. Front Panel ........................ 9 2.
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1.1. GENERAL ........................26 1.2. SWITCH Setup (Monitor Configure) ................27 1.3. EVENT ..........................28 2. CAMERA ........................29 2.1. CAMERA ......................... 29 2.2. Set up IP camera MANUAL CONNECTION ..............29 2.3. DEVICE ..........................31 2.4. LIVE ..........................32 3. RECORD ........................33 3.1.
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VII. PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL ............66 1. P.T.Z. Menu........................66 2. Preset & Tour ......................68 3. Custom Functions ....................70 4. Auto Pan / Auto Tilt / Power ..................70 VIII. PLAYBACK / SEARCH ..............71 1. Playback ........................71 2. Time Search ......................71 2.1 Multi Channel Playback ....................
2. Power supply 3. Mouse 4. Software CD 5. Quick Setup Guide If any of these materials are missing, please contact the vendor or NUVICO customer help desk immediately at (866) 523-1700. Features • 4, 8, & 16 channels • Embedded Linux Operating System •...
Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Important Notice 1. This equipment is indoor use and all the communication wiring are limited to inside of the building or similar texts. 2. "Rack Mount Instructions - The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with the installation instructions: A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Warning Battery It is essential that when changing the battery in the unit, the replacement battery must be of the same type, otherwise there may be a possibility of an explosion. The following are the specifications of the battery you are using now. •...
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I. Controls 1. Front Panel Mode Indicator: 4 LEDs display the status of the Network Video Recorder. PWR : Power ON / OFF status HDD : Blinking if Recording in the HDD or Playback NET : Network connection STATUS : Responding with Buzzer : USB compliant port allows use of memory stick to backup video files or S/W upgrade and Mouse.
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4 5 6 7 ..8 9 1011 12 13 16ch Hydra Camera input AUDIO Output connector: RCA port (mono) for audio output. AUDIO Input connector: RCA port(mono) for audio input. HDMI out connector: Used as the main video output. VGA out connector: Used as the main video output RS-232C [D-SUB 9PIN]: For connecting to Debugging.
3. Remote Controller (Optional) ② Power ① DVR ID ③ System Configuration Buttons ④ Navigation / OK ⑤ Playback Controls ⑥ Channel Buttons DVR ID: Set the proper DVR System ID through which to operate. Press the ID button, and then press the number button within two seconds to select the system ID of the NVR.
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- Letters in Device Allows you to create a unique name for each camera and put figures in set up menu. User can use the virtual keyboard or press the appropriate numeric button on the IR Remote or the front panel. 10/0 space <On IR Remote Controller >...
4. Mouse Control This NVR can be controlled by the mouse. Connect the mouse to the USB port before use. 1) Left-Button -Double Click on any channel to enlarge to full screen while in a split-screen display mode. Double click again to return. Select the menu option while navigating through various menu options.
III. QUICK START PAGE QUICK START PAGE ADMIN and the and the default password is “000000”. (6 zeros) (6 zeros) The Default User name is name is “admin” and password is “000000”. (6 zeros) (6 zeros) HR Series NVR...
Main Menu SETUP POS SEARCH TIME SEARCH BACKUP EXT. SEARCH DISPLAY P.T.Z. PLAYBACK POWER SYSTEM INFO ZOOM HR Series NVR...
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Time & Date Setting When the NVR is powered on for the very first time, the time and date are set as default to January 1, 2009 Thursday 01:00:00. Before any other operation of the Network Video Recorder, it is important to setup the time and the date. Please refer for setting the time and the date on the NVR.
IV. LIVE VIEWING 1. Display Overview ① ④ Camera ② ③ 1. Recording Mode Background color of Number will be different based on the recording status. 1) Red - Event (Motion/Alarm) Recording 2) Yellow - Continuous Recording 3) Black - No Recording. (1) (2) (3) 2.
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3. Status Bar (2) (3) (4) (5)(6)(7) (8) (10) (11) (1) This ICON will be shown only on play back mode. (2) Indicate Recording Status. Red is Recording. Click this ICON to toggle Record Start and Stop. (3) Indicate Playback Status. Green is Playback. Click this ICON to toggle Playback Start and Stop.
2. Multi-screen Display and Sequencing 2.1. Screen Display. Select any camera for Full screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. for 12ch, press 1 then 2. 2.2. Multi-screen Display and Switch Sequencing Display. 1) Press [DISPLAY] buttons to activate the multiscreen display. It is changed the order as shown below among your choice of SPLIT MODE.
4) The Split mode is programmable in General set up. 3. Quick button for multi screen Display. 3.1. Quick multi split mode change Press F1 button on the remote controller + <Number> For example, press F1 button then number 8. The eight channel view mode will be displayed.
4. Zooming During live view mode, it is possible to zoom into a section of the screen to get a close-up view of the screen. 1. To activate the digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom.
V. OPERATION 1. LOG IN/OUT. You must log on to the NVR with valid password to operate the NVR. By default, it comes with one login account; ADMIN and the default password is “000000”. <Note > If you are logging on for the first time, the system does not prompt you to change the default password.
2. NAVIGATION THE MENU 1. Log on the NVR at admin level or user with configure level. * User with configure feature is limited to access [DISK and System Menu]. On the front panel or remote control, press [MENU]. Using the mouse, Right click wherever on monitor, Menu will be appeared.
VI. SETUP 1. DISPLAY 1.1. GENERAL 1. The menus are displayed with options on the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the Direction buttons [ 2. Change below options using [DEC/INC] buttons. ITEM ADJUSTMENT Select “Show”...
1.2. SWITCH Setup (Monitor Configure) 1.2. SWITCH Setup (Monitor Configure) The menus are displayed with options on the left The menus are displayed with options on the left-hand column and settings in the right hand hand column and settings in the right hand column.
2. Save changes and exit the menu, press [MENU] button. 3. Exit the menu without making changes, press [ESC] button. 4. Press [Display] button for 2 seconds to start Auto Switch cameras on Main Monitor. Press [Spot] button then [Display] for 2 seconds to start auto switch cameras on Spot Monitor 1.3.
2. CAMERA Press Left/Right buttons [ ] or number button to select the desired camera Camera will be activated if IP Camera is connected. Camera Channel option is highlighted and the camera settings are displayed. 2.1. CAMERA ITEM ADJUSTMENT Select connection method - Auto : S.L.O.C.
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1) INFO MODEL BRIEF: IP Camera information HOSTNAME: IP Camera’s own name STATUS: Show temperature of IP camera VERSION: : Show current version of IP camera 2) CAMERA ITEM DEFAULT ADJUSTMENT Control True Day/Night (TDN) operation. [Auto – DAY – NIGHT] Day &...
2.3. DEVICE 1) MOTIOM Press SETUP button to set up motion function. Press SETUP button to set up motion function. a. Motion Zone: Set : Set up to 4 Motion areas defined by selected parts. up to 4 Motion areas defined by selected parts. b.
A. Zoom [Easy Focus] Zoom [Easy Focus] : This Menu will be activated when Easy lens installed. Even you think the focus is This Menu will be activated when Easy lens installed. Even you think the focus is This Menu will be activated when Easy lens installed. Even you think the focus is perfectly set through potable monitor, HD monitor displays a blur image.
3. RECORD 3.1. Record General 1. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ 2. Change the options shown below using the [DEC/INC] buttons. 1) Schedule Use: This enables or disables Night Zone.
3.2. Continues /Normal Recording The NVR comes with certain preset settings from the factory. Therefore, once the NVR is installed immediate recording is possible by pressing the record button. By default, audio, alarm, motion recording are off. The NVR records video data continuously over a 24 hour period. Recording setup is for normal recording.
3.3. Event Recording Users can set different event recording parameters on a camera by camera basis. Set the continuous recording to [OFF] and configure the Event Recording speed and Quality for each camera. Determine whether Alarm, Motion, Video Loss is used for EVENT recording on the [DAY EVENT] tab.
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3.3.2 Motion Recording One Motion Detection can be configured to one channel. One camera channel can be assigned to multiple motion detection. a. Press [-, +] button to change the value or select options. With a mouse, use the wheel. [※] indicates multiple alarm sources are selected.
2) Event Edit Press [OK] to edit multiple events. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ ] on the IR remote or front panel.
4. SCHEDULE When the schedule is on, users can define their own daytime, night time, as well as specified date settings. A schedule can be used to record selected cameras at different times, change record rates, and select whether Alarm or Event is enabled. By selecting Schedule Use “on”...
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1) A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ 2) Select each day to configure, press [OK] or click the mouse button. 3) Detailed menu pops up for the selected day, as shown below. a. Use [-, +] button to change the values. Mode : [Night] [Day] [No Rec]...
4.2. Holiday Setup This allows you to create up to 32 holidays. If a holiday schedule occurs on the same date as a weekday schedule, the holiday schedule overrides the weekday schedule. 1) A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ Select each day to configure, press [OK] or click the mouse button.
5. DISK 5.1. DISK Manager Disk Manger is used to format hard disks and to assign the HDD usages, such as back up. ① ② 1. Select 1) The menus are displayed with options for all installed HDD’s or ODD list. 1) Press up/down [ ] buttons to highlight Hard Disk or ODD, then press [-, +] button to select.
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Once you press the start button, this pop-up window is displayed to ask you to confirm the initializing for back up: YES or NO. 4) Link Record Disk : This function is used for adding [used HDD] from the same model without formatting.
5.2. Recording DISK This information lists the installed drives, how the NVR records video and their respective capacities which are currently being used for recording. 1. Size, Range : This displays current recorded data size, HDD size and indicated stored data range, and where the writing progress is running 2.
5.3. S.M.A.R.T STATUS Displays HDD information, such as Bad Sector, Temperature and HDD running time. S.M.A.R.T information has slight differences between depending on the HDD manufacturer. We recommend changing the HDD if its status is in <PRE-FAIL> *NOTE : Please refer to STATUS explanation Status Explanation GOOD...
6. NETWORK A static service consists of an IP address that remains constant for the duration of the contract of the internet service, whereas a dynamic service has an IP address that changes every time a new connection is made through the provided modem, or recurrently in a given period of time.
6.2. GENERAL 1. Access Port: Select “0001 ~ 9999” Enter the port number the client uses to communicate with the NVR over the internet. The default port is 7000. It is recommended to use a port above 1000. 2. Bandwidth: Select the network bandwidth to limit the amount of network resources allocated to client connection.
6.3. EMAIL This NVR allows you to specify the events that generate notification. Sends e-mail notification if an event occurs, such as alarm, motion detected etc. The mail server can use either the NVR mail server or your existing e-mail settings. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column.
4. E-mail Source: Event must be specified using notification options. 1) Event Edit. Notifications can be enabled for each channel for Alarm, Motion, Video Loss and System (HDD Fail, Record Fail, HDD Full etc.). Press the [OK] button to select. 5.
6. Save changes and exit the menu, select [save] and press the [MENU] button. Exit the menu without making changes, press the [ESC] button. 6.5. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) This NVR offers free dynamic DNS update. It keeps track of your changing IP address. It’s easiest to use.
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For example, http://G5837A0.dvrhost.com: 7000 2) DYNDNS: To use your own domain name service or “dyndns.com” 2. The following settings are only needed if you are NOT using the default. 1) Domain Name: Enter the name you set for the DDNS web configuration. 2) User ID: Enter your user ID.
6.6 Router & Port Forwarding A majority of networks will often consist of a single IP address which shares internet access through a router. This IP address may be any external (public) static IP address or any dynamic IP address issued by the Internet Service Provider. The purpose of a router is to enable multiple personal computers and any other devices that require internet connection to access the internet simultaneously.
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need to enter the IP address of the system into the S/W (example 192.168.0.50) B. WAN: Connect by DDNS. If you are connecting from outside your network use the DDNS to configure the S/W (example L123456.dvrhost.com). C. WAN: Connect by IP address. If you are connecting from outside your network and if you know your Static IP address, use the IP address to configure the S/W (example http://124.137.23.72:6000 2) Description of Symbols.
7. DEVICE 7.1. GENERAL 1) DISPLAY : Please decide output video resolution It can be set to the correct video resolution on the monitor. [1920*1080P(default) 800*600 1024*768 1280*720 1280*1024 1600*1200 1680*1050 1920*1080I] HDMI AUTO Automatically detects and sets the HDMI resolution on the monitor connected to the NVR.
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Please check IP camera which user want to see in monitor. B. IP : It shows current IP address of IP camera. C. MODEL : It shows type of IP camera. D. CHANNEL : User can assign channel and set up information about ID, PASSWORD and network setting.
7.2. I/O Terminal This NVR supports 4 Alarm Inputs and 1 x Relay Outputs. Use the Left/Right buttons [ ] to select “I/O Terminal” menu tab. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ SENSOR INPUT: Change the input type.
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the mouse. - System menu contains below 2. HDD Disk Fail 3. Record System Fail 4. Temperature Warning. 5. Fan Lock Warning 6. Voltage Warning 7. Low RTC Battery Warning 8. External Device Event 9. Network Link Disconnected 10. Admin Login 11.
7.3. PTZ EVENT When an Alarm is triggered, Motion detected or Video Loss occurs, this NVR sends a preset command to a PTZ camera. The PTZ option must be enabled and a protocol must be assigned to the camera channel. ①...
8. SYSTEM 8.1. GENERAL Control ID: Each NVR that is preconfigured with the control ID is enabled to respond to, and be operated by, the remote control. - To select the NVR to be controlled with the remote controller, press and hold the NVR ID button.
8.2. TIME Make sure to set up your Date and Time before starting to Record. Use Left/Right buttons [ ] to select on “Time” menu tab. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ ].
8.3. ACCOUNT Use the Left/Right buttons [ ] to select “Account” menu tab. The menus are displayed with options in the left-hand column and settings in the right hand column. A cursor (highlighted menu) can be moved using the directional buttons [ ].
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Allow each user different live channels for monitoring. 5) Password Enter the 6 characters for the new password, and then re-enter the same password under the COMFIRM section. An asterisk is displayed for each character entered. 2. Save changes and exit the menu, press the [MENU] button. Exit the menu without making changes, press the [ESC] button.
8.4. UPDATE 1. Download the latest firmware file and copy to USB Flash memory stick in the Root directory. <NOTE > Please make sure you download all of files below (20M). hd4k_all.00.00.00.img 2. Connect or insert into Front USB (please stop recording first). 3.
8.5. INFO Press [info] button on IR remote or select icon on the menu. The system information is displayed. SUMMARY : It contains brief model information, Mac Address and installed HDD status DISK : It contains all DISK information including internal & external HDDs and USB memory. NETWORK : It shows IP address , USER and service of NET user.
VII. PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL PTZ control is available for supported third for supported third-party dome cameras. The PTZ option must be . The PTZ option must be configured for each camera channel. For PTZ for each camera channel. For PTZ setup, refer to Camera Menu> refer to Camera Menu>...
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2.1 How to control PTZ by mouse How to control PTZ by mouse User can control PTZ camera by mouse controller. PTZ camera by mouse controller. It follows mouse cursor instead of using direction button to move. instead of using direction button to move. 1) Press PTZ button on the virtual remote controller.
5) To escape from PTZ mode, press ESC button on PTZ To escape from PTZ mode, press ESC button on PTZ controller controller. Or click (right button) the outside of control box to have button) the outside of control box to have the virtual remote control controller.
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2.1 Tour Group A preset Tour Group allows a camera to move through a programmed sequence of PTZ presets. ① ② ③ 1) Communication settings. Configure appropriate model and then enter the corresponding baud rate, PTZ ID (address). Please refer to the PTZ manufacture’s instruction manual for proper jumper settings to match the protocols to the NVR.
3. Custom Functions Button Function PTZ custom function 1; DISPLAY on remote controller PTZ custom function 2; ZOOM on remote controller PTZ custom function 3; P/T/Z on remote controller 4. Auto Pan / Auto Tilt / Power Button Function Auto Pan; STOP on remote controller Auto Tilt;...
VIII. PLAYBACK / SEARCH The NVR supports 2 playback modes; Playback and Search. The NVR offers a variety of search functions that enable you to quickly and efficiently locate and review a specific period from the database. It supports three different search modes: Date/Time, Event, Event Area and Log Search.
4. The NVR starts the playback mode, displaying all channels. Any channel number or the DISPLAY button may be pressed to change the display mode. 2.2 Preview Search (Single Channel Playback) The NVR allows you to quickly review a single channel of playback over a period of Day, Hour, and Minute.
double click. 6. The NVR starts the playback mode, displaying the selected channel. Any channel number, or the DISPLAY button, can be pressed to change the display mode. 2.3 Event Record Search Event Record search feature allows you to search for recorded video by event. The time search table displays time events.
By selecting Search Mode, TIME SEARCH CHART displays different outcomes. <Note> EVENT RECORD is set by default and makes the TIME SEARCH CHART display EVENT recording in Red as above FIGURE 1. 2.4 Event Source Search Event source search feature allows you to search the recording data for ALARM, MOTION and VLOSS events previously triggered on the NVR.
2.5 Motion Area Search (Single Channel Playback) The NVR searches for recorded video that matches the search area defined by selected cells. 1. Select “MOTION AREA” (single channel playback) to search the recording data that has motion in a specific area on a certain channel. 2.
3. Go to Search 1. Press the [Time Search] button for 2 second and the [Time Input] menu pops up. 2. Set the date and time you wish to search. 3. Press [OK] or [Menu] to start searching. HR Series NVR...
4. Log List Search The logs can be used to search, and to review, any point in time of the recorded data. Alarm, The logs can be used to search, and to review, any point in time of the recorded data. Alarm, The logs can be used to search, and to review, any point in time of the recorded data.
IX. BACKUP 1. Back Up 1.1 External DVD- R/W External USB-HDD, CD/DVD-RW is recognized within 10 seconds after plug in USB connection cable to USB port in NVR. 1) Plug in USB connector into the USB connection port on the front panel. 2) Press [BACKUP] button to display the backup menu.
3. If there is not enough space on the media the NVR automatically ejects the disk when it’s full and resume the process once new media is inserted into the drive. * The CD Playback software will simply “auto- run” and does not require any software Channel Select FF/FR Watermark...
To read USB backup HDD in Window, format to FAT32 or NTFS. To backup as an AVI File, set the file format to AVI using the [+] button. 1.3 Back up Range Setup ►] button to set the end. Press the [◄ ] button to set backup start time and press the [ ▌...
ADJUSTMENT ITEM Server Select Highlight FTP Server and then press numeric buttons to define an FTP server. Define the port that the FTP server will communicate through. Port Enter the user ID of FTP Server. User ID (It is recognized as a small letter, even it’s displayed as a Capital Letter) Enter the password.
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3. Press “backup” button to save log list to USB memory stick. 1) Use [-, +] button to select device. 2) Select type of log list among ALL, SYSTEM, NETWORK, EVENT and VLOSS. Select the time range starting time and ending time. 4) Press [+] button to start BACKUP.
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WEEE Symbol Information Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates, that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
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Appendix 1: Time Zone Chart Standard Time Australia DST Time Zone GMT+10:00 GMT+00:00 Standard Standard Russia DST European DST GMT+01:00 Australia DST Standard GMT+11:00 European DST Standard Russia DST Namibia DST GMT+12:00 GMT+02:00 Standard Standard New Zealand DST Israel DST GMT+13:00 Standard European DST...
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