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ALI-DVR1004E 960H Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
Products: ALI-DVR1004E Series
ALI-DVR1004E Series DVR
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
ALI-DVR1004E_RM
8/25/14

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  • Page 1 ALI-DVR1004E 960H Digital Video Recorder User Manual Products: ALI-DVR1004E Series ALI-DVR1004E Series DVR PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. ALI-DVR1004E_RM 8/25/14...

  • 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

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Regulatory information FCC information FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device. • Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type only. • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Safety Instructions Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 Systems Overview ..............1 1.1 DVR Controls, connectors and indicators .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.1.1 Setting camera encoding parameters ..........32 5.1.2 Configuring Record schedule .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.2.2 Log Export ..............80 8.3 Import / Export system configuration .
  • Page 8 NOTES viii...

  • Page 9: Systems Overview

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview Congratulations on purchasing your new ALI-DVR1004E Series 960H Digital Video Recorder security system! Your system includes the following key features: General H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition. • Each channel supports dual-stream video. Each channel and stream is individually configurable. •...

  • Page 10: Network Functions

    Supports alarm push notification (live video or playback) on the linked mobile phones when alarm event occurs. Refer to the • document “ALIBI™ Witness for iPhone” or “ALIBI™ Witness for Android” for more information. Other Local Functions Operable by mouse.

  • Page 11: Dvr Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse. • Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading. • Remote system restart. • Alarm event and exception information can be sent to the remote host. • Remotely start/stop recording. •...

  • Page 12: Mouse Control

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW DVR Backpanel Chassis ground Camera video input (4) Audio IN / OUT terminal Monitor out (CVBS, VGA) USB (2) Power adapter connector ALI-DVR1004E backpanel Item Description VIDEO IN BNC connector for analog video input (4) VIDEO OUT BNC connector for CVBS (composite video) video output.

  • Page 13: Soft Keyboard

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Action Effect Live view: Show menu. Right click Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu. Single click: Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu. Menu: Select and enter. Double click: Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen. Left click Tamper-proof, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.

  • Page 14: Installing The System

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SECTION 2 Installing the System 2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment What’s in the box Your system includes: ALI-DVR1004E Series DVR • USB mouse • Power adapter and cable for DVR • Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present, contact your supplier for a replacement.

  • Page 15: Install The Dvr And Monitor

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM DVRs and monitors generate heat and should be placed in a clean and well ventilated area. A high temperature environment will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment. Additionally, the DVR is not weatherproof, so avoid exposure to liquids and excessive dust.

  • Page 16: Camera Installation

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 5. If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or configure your DVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ-45 LAN connector on the back of the DVR. (By default, the DVR automatically acquires network settings using DHCP.) 6.

  • Page 17: Install Cameras

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Weatherproof cameras compatible with your DVR may have cables attached to the camera body and not routed through the camera base. If these cameras are installed in a moist environment, a drip loop should be constructed in the drop cable such that moisture will tend to flow away from the camera and drop cable connectors.

  • Page 18: Using The Wizard For Basic Configuration Setup

    When the DVR is powered on, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. 1. After the initial Alibi loading window (see above), a monitor resolution selection screen may appear. The DVR will offer the optimal resolution for your monitor, but you can select another resolution if you prefer. At this screen, select the preferred resolution, then click Next, or allow the setup Wizard to open.
  • Page 19 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM The configuration settings presented in the setup Wizard can also be made and changed using the Menu system. See Chapters 5 - 7 NOTE for more information. 3. Enter the admin password in the appropriate field. To do that, click inside the Admin Password field to open the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4. Click the Next button to open the date and time settings window. 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.
  • Page 21 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Generally, it is preferable to setup the DVR with a fixed network settings, if possible, to assure the DVR has an unchanging IP address for remote logins. To enable fixed network settings, uncheck the Enable DHCP box, then edit the appropriate fields to change the settings.
  • Page 22 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 8. In the camera setup wizard, you can initially select the recording mode for each camera attached to the camera input BNC connectors. To use this menu: Click here to open the camera graphical menu a.
  • Page 23 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To configure another camera differently, open the Camera graphical menu and select the next camera to configure. Then repeat the steps above to configure the recording mode for that camera. You can also Copy these settings to other cameras.
  • Page 24 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Live View display 10. 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Menu System

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.6 Using 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 26 SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM To validate the camera information, open the Camera Management menu. Go to Main menu | Camera. The Camera Management menu opens with the OSD submenu, used to configure the on-screen display information. You can opt to display the camera name, date and day of the week, assign the camera name, and set the format and mode for the date, time and OSD display for each camera individually.

  • Page 27: Configuring Hdd Settings

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2.7 Configuring HDD settings 2.7.1 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 2. Check the status of the HDD. If the status is: Normal or Sleeping - The HDD is working normally.

  • Page 28: Hdd Detect

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM b. Check the box for the HDD, then click the Init button. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initialization process. 2. Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD. a. Open the Camera drop down list and select the camera channel for which you want set a storage quota. In the example below, Analog 1 is selected.

  • Page 29: Bad Sector Detection

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 2. To execute a self-evaluation test on an HDD: a. 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. b.

  • Page 30: Configuring Exception Alarms

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM Click Pause to temporarily stop the scan, and click Cancel to end the scan. Click Error info to see the detailed damage information. 2.8 Configuring Exception Alarms The DVR monitors for and respond to certain system-related alarm conditions (exception alarms). Monitoring for and response to these exceptions are configurable.
  • Page 31 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 32: Startup, Shutdown, Reboot

    SECTION 3: STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, REBOOT SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot After the DVR and cameras are installed, the DVR system must be configured to function in the surveillance mode(s) that best serve your needs. This chapter includes the essential steps to get your system running, including configuring the DVR date and time, and setting up the LAN interface, cameras and recording modes.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Live View Interface

    SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE SECTION 4 Live View Interface The Live View interface is the primary camera viewing and monitoring mode. It can be configured to present video from the cameras configured in the system singularly or in multi mode, or using a “patrol” feature wherein video from each of a select group of cameras is displayed singularly and sequentially, with each camera view shown for a preset duration (dwell).

  • Page 35: 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. Digital zoom Close Instant playback...

  • Page 36: Live View Pop-Up Menu

    SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE 4.2 Live View pop-up menu Right-clicking the mouse on the desktop opens the pop-up window shown below. Clicking one of the items listed produces the result described below. Menu: Opens the configuration menu window. See “SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup” on page 31. —...

  • Page 37: Live View Settings

    SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE 4.2.1 Live View settings Live View settings can be customized according to differing needs. You can configure the screen frame split, placement of camera channels on the screen, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for each channel, etc. 1.
  • Page 38 SECTION 4: LIVE VIEW INTERFACE Single-, multi-screen select icons Viewing screens 4. Click the single- or multi-screen select icon for the screen split you prefer. In the example shown above, a 2*2 screen is selected. 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.

  • Page 39: 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 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 40: Configuring Record Settings

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.1 Configuring record settings 5.1.1 Setting camera encoding parameters 1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the encoding parameters. Go to Menu | Encoding | Record 2. Select the Record tab page you want to configure. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, and other parameters. Pre-record: The length of time you set to record before the scheduled time or event.

  • Page 41: 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. Open the Record Schedule menu. Go to Menu | Record | Schedule 2.
  • Page 42 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP a. Open the Camera drop-down list to select the camera you want to configure. b. Check the Enable Schedule box. c. Click Edit, or use the graphical method to apply recording modes to hours of the day. If you clicked the Edit button, a record schedule list opens.
  • Page 43 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP To use the graphical method to draw the schedule: Click the color icons for either Normal or Motion in the right panel. — Drag the mouse pointer across the area of the chart (day of the week, hours of the day) where you want to —...

  • Page 44: Configuring Motion Detection Recording

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 4. In the Copy menu, click the channels you to which you want to copy the schedule to, then click OK. 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 DVR, including channels to start recording, full screen monitoring, an audio warning, notification sent to the surveillance center, etc.
  • Page 45 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 2. To configure Motion Detection: a. Choose camera you want to configure. b. Check the Enable Motion Detection box. c. Use the mouse to drag a rectangle across the area where you want to detect motion. If you want to sense for motion detection in all areas of the video, drag a rectangle across the entire video screen or click Full Screen.
  • Page 46 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP h. In the Action Trigger Channel window, select the other channels that should trigger recording on this channel, then click Apply to save your settings. Click the Arming Schedule tab. With the Arming Schedule, you can define a schedule for each day of eight weeks (56 days) when motion detection is monitored.

  • Page 47: Manual Record

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Select the actions you want to occur, then click Apply to save your settings, and OK to return to the Motion Detection menu. NOTES: The Send Email option requires additional network settings. See “SECTION 7 Network Settings” on page 69 for more information. 5.1.4 Manual record Follow the steps below to begin manual recording.

  • Page 48: Files Protection

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP d. When the Attention window opens, click Yes. 3. To disable Manual Record: a. Select Record on the left menu frame. b. Click the status button before camera number to change the label from ON to OFF. c.
  • Page 49 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 50: Playback

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2 Playback 5.2.1 Playing back video by channel Playback the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is supported. Instant playback by channel 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.
  • Page 51 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 4. Click the Search button. 5. In the window that opens, click the entry of the video segment you want to play, then click the icon in the Play column. 6. 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 52 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP To open the Results list ( the right frame - see above), move the mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen. You can play a different video segments by clicking the segment to highlight it, then clicking the Play icon associated with it. Move the mouse pointer away from the right side to close the frame.

  • Page 53: Playing Back A Motion Event

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP The tag management icons in the lower left corner allow you to “tag” the video segment with a unique name. Click the Add Tag icon to open the Add Tag pop-up menu, then enter a Tag name. Tagged videos can easily searched for and retrieved later. Right click anywhere on the video frame to open a pop-up menu.
  • Page 54 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 6. Click Search to generate a list of motion detected events. 7. Click Details to preview video from the event and see more information about the video clip. 8. Select the video clip from the list, then click the Play icon associated with it.

  • Page 55: Playback By Tag

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 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 42. 9. To open the search result list during video playback, move the mouse cursor to the right edge of the screen. In this example, only one clip is listed.
  • Page 56 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click Search to generate a list of tagged video files. 6. Select the video clip from the list, then click the Play icon associated with it. The control panel at the bottom of the screen is described earlier in this section.

  • Page 57: Playback From System Logs

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. To playback a different motion event video clip, click the segment to highlight it, then click the associated Play icon. In the screen above: Click the Add default tag icon in the lower left corner of the screen during video playback to add a default tag. —...
  • Page 58 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Exception conditions - Video loss, illegal login, HDD full/error, network disconnected, etc. • Information events - Start/stop recording, local/network HDD information, HDD S.M.A.R.T., etc. • Operation events - power on, login, local operation logout, etc. •...
  • Page 59 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Choose a log with record file and click the Play icon 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 60: Auxiliary Functions - Playback Frame By Frame

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5.2.5 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame Play video files frame by frame, in case of checking image details of the video when abnormal events happen. Using a Mouse: Go to Menu | Playback Playback a file. During playback, click the button tt until the speed changes to Single. One click on the playback screen advances playback to the next frame forward.

  • Page 61: Digital Zoom

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. Click Playback to play back the record files, then click the reverse control icon to play the files in reverse. 5.2.7 Digital Zoom 1. Click the magnifier button on the playback control bar to enter Digital Zoom screen. 2.
  • Page 62 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 5. Click the Quick Export button. 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. 6.

  • Page 63: Export By Video Search

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 7. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. 8. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.2 Export by video search The Export by video search feature allows you to export specific video clips.
  • Page 64 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP b. Click the Play icon. A pop up window will appear. 8. 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.

  • Page 65: Export By Event Search

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 9. In the Export window, select the directory where you want to copy the files, or create a New Folder. 10. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the process to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export.
  • Page 66 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 3. On the Event Type line, select open the drop down list and select, for example, Motion. 4. Check the boxes for the analog cameras you want to search. In the example above, A1 and A2, representing camera channel input 1 and 2, are selected.
  • Page 67 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. In the Events Detail window, click Export to open the Export window. 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.

  • Page 68: Exporting Video Clips During Playback

    SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 10. Click the Export button to start the Export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. Note: The Player utility player.exe will be exported automatically during video file export. 11. Verify that the file you exported can be played from the flash device. 5.3.4 Exporting Video Clips during playback Segments of video recordings can be backed up (exported) during playback.
  • Page 69 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 (Start clipping scissors) at the bottom of the screen to mark the start of the clip you want to save. 4.
  • Page 70 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP 8. Click the Export button to start the Export. The Export window will list the files that were transferred. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. The Player utility player.exe is exported during video file export. 9.
  • Page 71 SECTION 5: RECORD, PLAYBACK AND VIDEO BACKUP Exported file ALI-DVR1004E Series 960H DVR User Manual...

  • Page 72: Managing User Accounts

    SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS SECTION 6 Managing User Accounts User accounts are created to control access to the system both at the DVR and when logging into the DVR from a remote computer. Each account has a User Name, Password, and a selection of permissions granted to the user. By default, one user, named “admin”, is provided.
  • Page 73 SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 3. Enter the information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC Address. 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.
  • Page 74 SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS 6. Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera Configuration for the user. Local Configuration options: Local Log Search: Searching and viewing logs and system information of DVR. — Local Parameters Settings: Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting —...

  • Page 75: Deleting A User Account

    SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS Remote Manual Operation: Remotely starting/stopping manual recording, picture capturing and alarm output of the — selected camera(s). Local Playback: Locally playing back recorded files of the selected camera(s). — Remote Playback: Remotely playing back recorded files of the selected camera(s). —...
  • Page 76 SECTION 6: MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS Operator and Guest Edit User menu 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 —...

  • Page 77: Network Settings

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS SECTION 7 Network Settings 7.1 Configuring General Settings Network settings must be properly configured before you connect the DVR to cameras on network, or access it remotely. 1. Open the Network Settings menu. Go to Menu | Configuration | Network 2.
  • Page 78 SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Click the DDNS tab to open the DDNS Settings menu. 3. Check the Enable DDNS box to enable this feature. 4. Open the DDNS Type drop down list and select one of five options: IPServer, DynDNS, NO-IP. IPServer: Enter Server Address for IPServer.

  • Page 79: Configuring Ntp Server

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS NO-IP: Enter the account information in the corresponding fields. Refer to the DynDNS settings. — Enter Server Address for NO-IP. In the DVR Domain Name text field, enter the domain obtained from the NO-IP website (www.no-ip.com). iii.

  • Page 80: Configuring Multicast

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 5. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.3 Configuring Multicast Using the multicast function, more than 64 cameras are connectable. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. We recommended that you use the IP address range from 239.252.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. 1.

  • Page 81: Configuring Server And Http Ports

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 2. Click the More Settings tab to open the More Settings menu. 3. In the menu shown above, enter the RTSP port number. The default RTSP port is 554. 4. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.5 Configuring Server and HTTP Ports You can change the server and HTTP ports in the Network Settings menu.

  • Page 82: Configuring Email

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS The Server Port number must be in the range 2000 .. 65535. it is used for remote client software access. NOTE The HTTP port is used for remote IE access. 4. Click Apply to save your settings and close the menu. 7.1.6 Configuring Email The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated users if an alarm event is detected, etc., an alarm or motion event is detected or the administrator password is changed.
  • Page 83 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 84: Configuring Upnp

    SECTION 7: NETWORK SETTINGS 7.1.7 Configuring UPnP™ The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature allows the device to seamlessly discover other network devices and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, etc. You can use the UPnP function to enable the fast connection of the device to the WAN via a router without port mapping.

  • Page 85: 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 DVR, cameras, record settings, the network and the HDDs.
  • Page 86 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Select a Start Time, End Time, Major Type and Minor Type. In the example below, the search criterion specified are “Operation” (Major Type) entries with “All” (Minor Type). 3. Click Search. If the search didn’t find a file matching your search criteria, the message No matched log file. will appear.
  • Page 87 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. You can Export the result of the log search (click Export), choose a log entry 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. The Log Information Details screen is shown below.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Import / Export System Configuration

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9. Check the Export result on a computer by opening a file that was saved. 8.3 Import / Export system configuration You can export the DVR configuration, then import the file later to restore the earlier configuration. 1.
  • Page 90 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4. Click the Export button to start the export. Allow the operation to finish before continuing. When the export operation is successful, an “Attention” “Export succeeded” pop-up window will open. 5. Click OK to close the pop-up window. NOTE: The configuration backup file a binary file with a timestamp in the format devCfg_<code>_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.bin 6.

  • Page 91: Upgrade Firmware

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. In the file list of the USB device, highlight the DVR configuration file you want to load, and then click Import. 3. Allow the DVR to fully reboot, then use it normally. 8.4 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the firmware through a local device or remote FTP server.

  • Page 92: Default

    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 DVR, if necessary. b. Open the Device Name drop down list and select the device that contains the firmware. c.

  • Page 93: Net Detect

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Click OK, then allow the DVR to reboot before continuing. 8.6 Net Detect 8.6.1 Checking Network Traffic You can see real-time information of your DVR network traffic, such as linking status, MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc. The traffic data is refreshed every 1 second.

  • Page 94: 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. Click on the Destination Address field, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a address to connect (ping) to. In the field shown below, 1492.168.75.3 was entered in the destination field.

  • Page 95: Checking The Network Status

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Note: Click the Refresh button if the connected local backup device cannot be displayed. When it fails to detect the backup device, verify that it is compatible with the DVR. Format the backup device if the format is incorrect. 7.
  • Page 96 SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3. Click the Status button at the bottom of the screen to report the status. 4. If the message box shows shows an error, click the Network button to open the Network parameters menu. After changing parameters, click Apply, and then click OK to save your settings.

  • Page 97: Checking Network Statistics

    SECTION 8: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 8.6.5 Checking Network Statistics Use the following procedure to view real time network status of your DVR. 1. Open the Network Traffic menu. Go to Menu | Maintenance | Net Detect. 2. Click the Network Stat. tab to open the Network status report. Use this display to check the bandwidth usage of a camera, bandwidth of Remote Live View, bandwidth of Remote Playback, bandwidth of Net Receive Idle and bandwidth of Net Send Idle.

  • Page 98: Remote Access

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS SECTION 9 Remote Access If you DVR is connected to a local network (LAN), you can access it from another computer on the LAN through Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11. Internet Explorer 9 or 10 can also be used, but must be run in “Compatibility” mode for the IP address you are logging into.
  • Page 99 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 3. If this login is the first login to the DVR from your computer and browser, continue with the following sub-steps: a. After a successful login to the DVR, a message will appear in the middle of the Live View window requiring you to load a plug-in.
  • Page 100 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS d. In the Setup window, click Next to install the plug-in. e. Allow the plugin to finish installation. When the following window appears, click Finnish. Open the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, then login to the DVR as you did in Step 2 above. The window similar to the following will appear.

  • Page 101: Remote Live View Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS g. In the message box at the bottom of the window shown above, click Allow to continue. 9.2 Remote Live View screen The Live View screen initially appears in a 2*2 channel viewing frame 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*2 •...
  • Page 102 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Screen select tabs Channel viewing frames Logout button PTZ camera controls* Camera list Multi-screen mode select Remote Live View toolbar * PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera features are not supported by the ALI-DVR1004E DVR. To view video from a camera in the Live View screen: Click a viewing frame to select it.

  • Page 103: Remote Playback Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 9.3 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. Capture Audio play / mute Download...

  • Page 104: Remote Log Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS 3. In the right frame, click the date when the video was recorded, then click the Search button. Note that in the example above, May 23, 2014 was selected. 4. At the bottom of the screen, drag the timeline left or right to find when video was recorded for the camera selected. The condition that caused video to be recorded is indicated by a colored band on the timeline.

  • Page 105: Remote Configuration Screen

    SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS You can sort the log reports by the Search Log options shown in the right frame. 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.
  • Page 106 SECTION 9: REMOTE ACCESS Remote Configuration - Local Configuration screen Typical remote Configuration screen Options in the configuration menu function identically as those in the embedded DVR Menu system. For more information on how to use these options, refer to the DVR Menu descriptions in previous sections of this manual. After making configuration changes click Save to apply your changes.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Specifications

    SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 11 Specifications Section Item Specification Video compression H.264 Video input 4 channels Video input interface BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), NTSC Video/Audio input Audio compression G.711u Audio input 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) Two-way audio input 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ) (using the audio input) 1-ch, resolution: 1080p: 1920 ×...

  • Page 109: 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 DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.

  • Page 110: Appendix Bfaq

    APPENDIX B: FAQ APPENDIX B Q Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting? The possible reasons for the warning beep are: a. There is no HDD installed in the DVR. b. The HDD is not initialized. c. HDD error To cancel the beeping sound and use the DVR without HDD, open the Configuration | Exception menu and de-select the Audible Warning.

  • Page 111: Appendix Chdd Installation

    APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD Installation APPENDIX C The following procedures illustrate hard disk drive (HDD) installation in a ALI-DVR1004E series DVR without an HDD. If you purchased your DVR without a HDD, or you want to replace the HDD installed in your DVR, use this procedure as a guideline. C.1 DVR compatible HDDs For the best performance of your system, install only a high-reliability security grade HDD.
  • Page 112 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Cover Cover screws screws b. Remove the four cover screws, one in each corner of the chassis (see the picture above). Save the screws for use later. c. Holding the cover and the chassis together, turn the DVR right side up. Follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure.
  • Page 113 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Back PC board Battery HDD power cable connector HDD SATA cable connector HDD mounting screw holes Front e. Become familiar with the items identified in the photo above. 3. Prepare the HDD for installation. CAUTION: Always follow ESD protection procedures when handling the HDD and DVR chassis.
  • Page 114 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Mounting screws SATA data cable SATA power cable Mounting screws Underside of the HDD c. Screw the HDD mounting screws into the holes on the underside of the HDD. Turn each screw in not more than 2 ½ turns. 4.
  • Page 115 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION c. Slide the HDD to the left to fully seat the mounting screws in the screw hole slots. d. Plug the HDD SATA and power cables into the mating connectors on the PC board (see photo above). 5.
  • Page 116 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION Mounting screws 6. Turn the DVR chassis over and lay it in a clean flat surface. 7. Reinstall the DVR cover.

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