Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..............................4 About NVR Program ............................4 Precautions for Operation ..........................6 Key Features ..............................7 2. Installation and Playback ..........................8 Specifications Check List ..........................8 Hardware Specification Check List ......................8 Check List before Installation ..........................
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Table of Contents 4. System Configuration ..........................55 Managing Camera Configuration ........................55 Managing Network, Backup, and Program Version ..................56 Managing Disk Drive ............................58 Backing up Record Video ..........................59 Search and Playback of Backup Video ......................61 NVR User Settings ............................
NVR Client program installed on the main server and the NVR Client program installed on the remote access PC. NVR S/W supports CNB IP Device, but it is incompatible with software of other companies. 4 – User Manual...
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Introduction NVR System Overview Send Video & Event to NVR Server If the camera is registered to the NVR server, the camera sends video and information upon event occurrence, which can be accessed and checked through the NVR Client monitoring program. <Relay>...
Introduction Precautions for Operation For safe operation of the NVR system, please make sure to read the following: Administrative Access Digital videos from CCTV include private information such as individual portraits or activities. Misuse of such information may be considered an invasion of privacy. Therefore, please ensure that administrative access is granted only to reliable system administrators.
Introduction Key Features Record Audio and Video in Real Time, Playback, View, Search (Recording per Event, Date or Day of week). Real Time Live Monitoring, Alarm/Event Notification. Instant backup of saved video into avi format. Recording up to 32 channels at 720p, 16 channels at 1080p. (Playback is limited to 4 channels) Supports Scheduled Recording.
Installation and Playback 2. Installation and Playback Specifications Check List Hardware Specification Check List The following table shows the recommended specifications for the hardware for the NVR software. Item Specification Intel Sandy-Bridge(2 generation) (i3/i5/i7) higher Main Memory 4GB or higher Display Resolution 1920x1080(recommended) 500GB or higher...
설치 및 실행 Check List before Installation Operating Environment Configuring firewall to maximize NVR performance An NVR system requires large bandwidth due to the size of video files transmitted; therefore, the user is encouraged to utilize firewall to block unnecessary traffic. Precautions for Installation ...
Installation and Playback NVR Connection Diagram For a system infrastructure similar to above diagram, please refer to below guidelines and make sure the router and the firewall is configured as below. Make sure your NVR Client and DNS server have permission to connect to the NVR server via remote access.
설치 및 실행 NVR Installation/Delete/Update When installing NVR software on your NVR server, following programs will be installed. Installed NVR Service Starting or ending NVR program., Requires log-in. Programs Controller NVR Client Monitor/Configure video, network cameras, and other settings. NVR Backup Backup feature of NVR.
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Installation and Playback Installing NVR Software Insert the NVR disk and run Windows Explorer. Click on “‘20yy.mm.dd.NVR.x86(hhmm).exe’” file and follow the instructions of the NVR Setup Wizard, which will install all necessary programs for your NVR server. STEP 1. Start of the NVR Setup Wizard Click the [Next] button on the NVR Setup Wizard.
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설치 및 실행 STEP 3. Confirmation of Preparation for Installation Click [Next] if preparation for installation is finished. To cancel installation, click [Cancel]. STEP 5. Start “NVR Service Controller” after installation. After installation and configuration is finished through the Setup Wizard, make sure to double-click on the NVR Service Controller icon to run the NVR program.
Installation and Playback Easy Initial Setup of NVR program through the Setup Wizard Run Wizard Add Camera Network Setting Storage Setting The Setup Wizard can also be run manually by selecting “Start All programs Setup Wizard” on Windows. To configure the NVR server by using the Setup Wizard, the NVR server and the network cameras must be connected to the same router in the same network.
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설치 및 실행 Run Wizard mode STEP 1. Configuration of Network cameras Setup Wizard will search and locate all network cameras connected to the NVR server. Click on the (home) icon on the top left-hand corner to return to the initial Setup Wizard page. 1.
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Installation and Playback 3. After selecting cameras to connect, click on the [Auto Setup] button and refer to Step 5 below to automatically set up video format, resolution, frame rate, etc. If you choose to set up manually, click on the [Manual Setup] icon and refer to Step 2 below. Click on the [Auto setup] button, and the popup window will appear as below: (Click on [Apply] button to move to the next step;...
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설치 및 실행 STEP 3. Manual configuration of Network Cameras’ IP addresses You may choose to manually modify the IP addresses of the network cameras in below window. If not, simply click on [Next] button to move to the next step. To automatically assign new IP addresses for all network cameras on the list, check the [Auto Assign of IP] box and hit [Apply].
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Installation and Playback STEP 4. Manual configuration of UPnP port-forwarding You may manually configure UPnP port-forwarding for all necessary features/access on the router. If ‘Allow external connection’ is selected, UPnP port-forwarding configuration is configured on the router. The configuration can bring up the port-forwarding list of the router. Click [Next] button to set the configuration.
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설치 및 실행 Item Description External IP Address Router’s external IP address which is set up automatically with the Setup Wizard and allows remote connection to the NVR server. Web Server Designate appropriate port number via UPnP for NVR server’s Web server feature for remote access.
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Installation and Playback STEP 5. Verify Network Camera Configurations The Setup Wizard shows the setup information of all network cameras that have been successfully connected as in below window. Click [Next] to move to the next step. STEP 6. DDNS settings Creating a domain address (instead of IP address) of the NVR Server for remote access.
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설치 및 실행 Item Description User ID If “Anonymous” is NOT checked and you are registered for DDNS service on autoipset.com, input User ID. Password If “Anonymous” is NOT checked, you are registered for DDNS service on autoipset.com, input User Password. STEP 7.
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Installation and Playback STEP 8. Verification of your Configurations In this window, Setup Wizard has finished configurations to this point and displays the details. You may print this information by clicking on the [Print] button or return to the Home screen by clicking on the [Home] button.
설치 및 실행 Running the NVR Program Running the NVR Program to Start the NVR Service To run the NVR Service Controller, click NVR Service Controller icon( ) on Windows Desktop or click “Start ⇨ All programs ⇨ NVR ⇨ NVR Service Controller” on Windows in the order named. STEP 1.
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Installation and Playback STEP 2. Selecting the disk drive for operating the server Upon running the NVR Service Controller for the first time, below dialogue box will pop up, on which you will be asked to select the storage drive for the NVR Server. Make sure to select a hard disk drive with enough space for your NVR Server system.
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설치 및 실행 If Windows Firewall displays below warnings, allow access to ensure optimal performance. [NVR server service permission– NVR Server [NVR Media service permission] APP] [WebServer program permission for the [NVR Service Controller permission – NVR service–MintCreamWeb server] NVR Service Controller] STEP 3.
Operating 3. Operating NVR Client NVR Client Program Main Window ① Main toolbar Closes NVR Client program, same as the “Exit Program” option in the Menu. Search recorded video. Equivalent to “Search” in menu. Search Backup recorded video. Backup Configure and manage NVR/network camera settings. Equivalent to “Setup”...
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Operating Look up information of NVR Server system’s hardware, software, and network. Information Closes NVR Client program. Exit Program Monitor the video of a network camera. Equivalent to “Site” in menu. Search recorded video. Equivalent to “Search” in menu. Virtual E-Map of device connections. Equivalent to “E-Map” in menu.
Operating Connecting (Register/Modify/Delete) Network Cameras You can connect network cameras in the local network (Select “Local Server”) or remote location (Select “RemoteServer”). Select the ‘Setup’ on the submenus ‘ LocalServe’r or ‘RemoteServer’ ‘Device’ on the NVR Client to bring up the Setup tab. ...
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Operating 2. Click on the [Search] button to automatically locate network cameras connected in local network. 3. After performing [Search], corresponding network cameras in connection will appear on the list and their information, including default ID and password of “root/admin”, will automatically appear in the “Camera Information”...
Operating Display Mode Select among various channels and viewing options in display mode. Screen Configuration Choose among single or multi-screen viewing options. 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 9-channel channel channel channel channel channel mode mode mode mode mode mode mode mode mode More channels require more processing by your NVR Server/PC.
Operating Saving Your Display Settings In the submenus, go to “Site” “Views” and right click to bring up the dialogue box for saving your display settings. Adding Display Settings 1. Configure your display. 2. Select the ‘Views’ of the ‘Site’ menu on the submenus Views ‘New View Mode’...
Operating Setting Display Settings to Alternate Automatically. 1. Select the “Views” of the “Site” menu on the submenus ‘Views’. 2. Right click with your mouse and click “Set timed switch-view interval” on the popup menu, and set the time interval. 3.
Operating PTZ Control For those cameras with PTZ function, the NVR Client provides a control feature as below, in addition to preset capabilities. Controlling PTZ 1. Select the video feed of the PTZ camera. 2. Select the ‘PTZ’ menu on the submenus. To control the camera, click buttons as follows: Pan/Tilt Return to original position Zoom in and out...
Operating PTZ Control by Using Preset Create Preset/Modify/Delete Preset created from the NVR Client will overwrite any pre-existing preset on camera. 1. Select your PTZ camera and open its live view screen. 2. Use the PTZ control buttons to point the camera at desired location and adjust focus. 3.
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Operating PTZ Group Function (Combination of Presets, Patterns, and/or Swing) In a Group function, the camera memorizes a combination Presets, Patterns, and/or Swings and runs them repetitively in sequence. The NVR Client’s PTZ menu supports general programming of movement based on each camera’s preprogrammed settings.
Operating Capturing Live Video Screenshot and Emergency Recording Capturing Screenshot of Live Video [The monitoring popup menu] [captured image save popup window] 1. From the “Site” menu from the submenus, select your desired camera’s live view. Right click on the screen to bring up the popup menu.
Operating Recording Settings Scheduled Recording 1. Select ‘Setup (on the submenus) LocalServer or RemoteServer Schedules’ in the order named. 2. Select camera. 3. Select among “None”, “Continue” or “Event” recording options. None Rec No recording on days and time chosen. Continue Rec Continuous recording on days and time chosen.
Operating All recorded data is saved per NVR Server’s time. Make sure the cameras and the NVR Server’s time are synchronized on a regular basis. Holiday Schedule 1. Select the ‘Setup’ menu on the submenus ‘LocalServer’ or ‘RemoteServer’ ‘Schedule’. 2. Double-click on the date you want to set as holiday. 3.
Operating Search and Playback You can search recorded video by date and time in the “NvrRecord” folder. Searching Recorded Video 1. From the ‘Search’ menu in the submenus, select your camera. The icon( ) of the ‘Camera’ must be active to view its recorded video. 2.
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Operating Next Frame Fast forward to next frame. Next Second(I-Frame) Skip to next second. For optimal performance and playback experience, please make sure your overall setup is in line with your server’s specification and capabilities. To launch the following popup menu, press the right button of your mouse on the playback screen.
Operating Playback through the “Instant Player” Right click on any live view screen and select “Instant Player” to activate playback of recorded video. [Instant Player popup menu] [Instant Player popup window] Playback per desired date and time. 1. On the list of the ‘Site’ of the submenus, select the camera. 2.
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Operating Print Print still image. Always keep in mind your NVR Server’s power and performance must support your overall setup and use of various features. Using Bookmark Saved bookmarks can be found in the “Bookmark” tab of the Instant Player. Simply double click on the bookmark or click on the [Go] button to display the bookmarked video.
Operating Monitoring Events You may monitor the events detected on network cameras based on below recording configurations or E- map configurations. Event Detection in Live View on NVR Client 1. Configure event notification settings in network cameras. - Select the ‘Site’ menu on the submenus ‘LocalServer’...
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Operating Event Detection through E-MAP 1. Configure E-MAP per E-Map section of this manual. 2. Configure event detection on each network camera as needed. 3. Apply ‘Event Rec’ to the registered camera. 4. If an event is detected on a camera, the NVR will begin recording as configured. The corresponding camera icon on both the device tree and E-map will blink.
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Operating View Event Click on the “Event” tab to view all saved list of events. In order for the event list to be saved, event detection must be configured on each network camera and event recording must be configured on the NVR Server. 1.
Operating Accessing System Log System Log contains the record of user log-in/out, system configuration, server modifications, program start/end, server backup, etc. Click on the “Log” tab to view system log. 1 ~ 3: Follow the same instructions from “Accessing Event List” above to use the [Search], [Sum] and [Graph] features.
Operating Using E-MAP You may create an E-map to monitor the overall location of your network cameras in one comprehensive view, in conjunction with event detection, live view, Instant Player, etc. Click on the E-map icon from the toolbar or select E-map from menu. ①...
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Operating Enlarge E-map by hiding submenus and toolbar. Show/Hide mini map. Print current view of E-map. ② Selecting map Select map from dropdown menu. ③ Collapsing/Expanding Collapse or Expand map view. The scroll wheel of a mouse may be view used to adjust view as well.
Operating Importing E-map Below section explains how you can import map (picture) files into your E-map. JPG, PNG, and BMP formats are supported. 1. Click on the ( ) icon on the toolbar or click on the ( ) button on the bottom left-hand corner.
Operating Configuring E-MAP Event type Select type of events you wish to display on E-map in real time. Map displaying Set up the duration of how long a map is displayed on the time screen. Event displaying Set up the duration of how long an event is displayed on the time map.
Operating Camera Configuration Webpage Below are two ways you can configure a camera’s settings: Select the ‘Site’ menu from the submenus and select its live view screen. Right click on the screen, bring up the popup menu and select “Open camera webpage” to access the http webpage. ...
Operating Relay Server Function The Relay feature minimizes bandwidth/network issues associated with making multiple, simultaneous connections to a network camera. This is done simply by allowing the NVR Server to receive all data from multiple network cameras and using the NVR Client to connect to the NVR Server to receive such data. The term “NVR Client”...
Operating Changing Resolution of Relayed video By lowering the resolution of video streamed to NVR Client from NVR Server, you can reduce bandwidth issues and improve the performance and features of the overall NVR system. 1. Register the NVR Server to your NVR Client to gain access. Refer to further information in below “Adding Remote NVR Server to your NVR Client”...
Operating Adding Remote NVR server to your NVR Client [popup menu] [the popup window for adding the NVR server] 1. Select the ‘Site’ menu from the submenus ⇨ ‘LocalServer’, right-click with your mouse, and select “Add Server” from the popup menu. 2.
Configuring The System 4. System Configuration Managing Camera Configuration From the NVR Client program, you can make changes to each camera’s settings. 1. To check main settings of the camera, select the ‘Site’ menu from the submenus: ‘LocalServer’ or ‘RemoteServer’ ‘CameraSetting’...
Configuring The System Managing Network, Backup, and Program Version Select the ‘Site’ menu from the submenus: ‘LocalServer’ or ‘RemoteServer’ ‘CameraSetting’ on NVR Client program in the order named. Version Information You can check the version of your current program. ...
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Configuring The System Network Settings Configure information on DDNS and the port to be used by the NVR server. Item Description Allow external Decide to register designate appropriate port number via UPnP for NVR server connection Web Server port Port for NVR Server’s web server.
Configuring The System Managing Disk Drive Select the disk drive for saving recorded video. Select ‘Setup from submenus: LocalServer or RemoteServer System’ in the order named. Select the disk drive and click [Apply]. Maintain 30GB or more of available space in your disk drive to prevent recording failure. If “Recycle Storage”...
Configuring The System Backing up Record Video You may choose to back up your data to another disk drive or an external FTP server. You may back up data by specific camera, date or time. To enable the backup viewer, select ‘Menu’ on the main toolbar and ‘Backup’.
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Configuring The System Host Address Input address of the FTP server. User ID Input ID. Password Input Password. Port Input Port number 21. You cannot select the same disk drive already used for NVR Server’s default recordings. Make sure your FTP settings are correct. ...
Configuring The System Search and Playback of Backup Video With the Backup Viewer, you can search and perform playback of video that’s been backed up. Playing back backed up video 1. Select the backup data from the dropdown list. You may click on the button to set the path.
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Configuring The System Speed up backplay Reverse playback at 2x the normal speed. Each extra click will increase speed by 2x, 4x. Reverse playback Reverse playback at normal speed. (I-Frame) Stop Stop Play video Play Speed up playback Fast forward at 2x the normal speed. Each extra click will increase speed by 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x.
Configuring The System NVR User Settings 1. Input information of new User. 2. Click on the [User Add] button 3. To edit user information, select the user on the “User List” and edit. Click [User Edit] button to finish. 4. To delete user, select the user on the “User List” and click [User Delete] button. “root”...
Configuring The System Configuring NVR Client Program Select ‘Setup’ on the submenus ‘Client Setting’ ‘General’ in the order named. Configuring Access related to NVR Client Program Item Description Auto Login Auto log-in settings. Delete Log Settings for keeping or deleting log data. 64 –...
Configuring The System Registering Administrator for NVR Client The admin of NVR Client has monitoring and search privileges only and does NOT have full access to the NVR Server settings or the NVR Service Controller. Select ‘Setup’ from the submenus ‘Client Setting’...
Configuring The System Managing the NVR Server With the NVR Service Controller, you can view program status, camera information, connected NVR Clients and their IP addresses. Starting and Stopping NVR Service Item Description Start/Stop Start/Stop NVR Server. Run NVR Client program. Use Watchdog service In case the NVR Server terminates abnormally, this service will help restart the service.
Configuring The System Checking Camera Status Item Description Camera Displays the names of connected network cameras. Status Indicates each camera’s recording status. - Waiting : NVR is waiting for recoding until event occurring after event setting - Recording: NVR is recording video from camera. - Not Recording : NVR is monitoring only but not recording.
Configuring The System Monitoring Remote Clients Connected to NVR Server With the NVR Service Controller, you can monitor different NVR Clients that are connected to your NVR Server. Item Description Socket No. Socket number of NVR Client connections. IP Address IP Address of the NVR Client.
Configuring The System Configuring NVR Server Configure the settings related to the NVR server with the NVR Service Controller. Item Description NVR server Shows the NVR version. version Automatic If selected, after a certain period of inactivity, you will be logged out automatically from Logout the NVR Service Controller or the NVR Client.
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