4-ch model box) This Guide is compiled for the latest firmware versions. Upgrade the DVR firmware to the latest version before proceeding. Also note, the CD may contain outdated manuals and software For latest firmware, manuals, and software downloads visit: www.hikvision.com/en/us/download.asp www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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DS-72xxHGHI-SH REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Video In 1. Power, Status and Tx/Rx 2. Audio In indicators 3. Audio Out 2. IR Receiver 4. VGA output 3. USB Interface 5. HDMI output 6. USB Interface 7. Network Interface (RJ45) 8. RS-485 Interface 9.
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6. VGA output 5. Power 7. Audio Out 6. Jog Shuttle Control 8. Network Interface 7. USB Interface 9. RS-485 Interface 8. IR Receiver 10. Power Supply 11. Power Switch 12. GND 13. Line In 14. eSATA 15. RS-232 Interface www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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7. Audio Out 6. USB Interfaces 8. Network Interface 7. Function Keys 9. RS-485 Interface 8. Direction/Enter Keys 10. Power Supply 9. JOG SHUTTLE Control 11. Power Switch 10. Power 12. GND 13. Line In 14. eSATA 15. RS-232 Interface www.hikvision.com/en/us...
Device Activation To ensure the highest level of protection, Hikvision requires users to create a new password for the admin account upon first login to a device. The system will check the password strength; “Risky” passwords will not be accepted.
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SADP Software Activation (v2.2.3.5 or higher) 1. Launch the new version of the SADP software (v2.2.3.5). The software will display all Hikvision devices on the network. A new field called “Security” will be displayed 2. If the DVR/NVR is “Inactive,” highlight the DVR/NVR and enter a new password into the “New Password”...
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2. Go to Control PanelDevice Management. On the bottom of the screen in the Online Devices section the screen will display all Hikvision devices on the network. A new field called “Security” will be displayed. 3. If the DVR/NVR is “Inactive,” highlight the DVR/NVR and press the Activate button to display the “Activation”...
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3. Press the OK button. Upon successful activation, user will be logged in to the DVR’s/NVR’s live view page. www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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NVRs will accept a Level 3 password eight characters. This type of password will be accepted. NOTE: Types of characters are lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Only ASCII characters are allowed. www.hikvision.com/en/us...
Upgrade firmware, more factory default, system logs, Model number, import/export firmware version, settings camera status, HDD status and more Exit MENU to Log Out and Lock Displays the Live View the DVR current logged in user www.hikvision.com/en/us...
Select the HDDs that need to be formatted and press “INIT” List of HDDs Total HDD Space Free Space NOTE: Units purchased with HDDs come with HDDs already formatted. Formatting the HDDs also erases the recorded video from the HDDs (this does not affect the settings). www.hikvision.com/en/us...
5. DATE AND TIME SETUP To set up the Time and Date on a DVR, please go to: “MENU” > “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” > “GENERAL” Time Zone Date and NTP Settings and Daylight Time settings Savings Time settings www.hikvision.com/en/us...
To assign an IP ADDRESS, go to “MENU”>”SYSTEM CONFIGURATION”>”NETWORK” General Enable DHCP With DHCP enabled, Select the router will assign Type an IP address to NETWORK the DVR Sub Menu IP CONFIGURATION Please note that the DVR’s default IP Address is 192.0.0.64 www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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The HTTP PORT is responsible for WEB BROWSER log-in. The RTSP PORT is responsible for VIDEO/AUDIO STREAMING. The HTTP PORT and the SERVER PORT can be changed if desired, in order to avoid conflicts with the ISP or the existing network configuration. www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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For PORT FORWARDING assistance contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the router manufacturer. Also refer to www.portforward.com for port forwarding step-by-step instructions. Please be aware that Hikvision USA is not associated with www.portforward.com and not responsible for any activity between the user and www.portforward.com. Please refrain from downloading any software from the abovementioned website.
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After the changes have been made, press “APPLY.” A “SUCCESS” message will pop up. If the Domain Name does not meet the acceptable criteria, and/or is already registered, an error message will appear (the domain name cannot contain upper case characters, begin with a number, spaces, special characters…). www.hikvision.com/en/us...
IP address. “REFRESH” Please refer to List of detected the manual for to find cameras cameras detailed connected to the (YELLOW) List of added information network cameras (WHITE) NOTE: To change the CAMERA NAME go to OSD www.hikvision.com/en/us...
8. SETTING UP RECORDING Hikvision DVRs are defaulted to CONTINUOUS RECORDING. Please go to: “MENU”>”RECORDING CONFIGURATION” This field is used to The color of the calendar is what customize a part of the constitutes the recording schedule: existing schedule 1. Blue=Continuous This can be ignored if 2.
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3. Select the calendar, and it will turn YELLOW (just like on a computer, click on the top- left corner of the calendar and drag to the bottom-right corner). 4. Press APPLY. 5. Press COPY to copy the new schedule to the remaining cameras. www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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IP cameras need to be configured individually. Motion Detection Setup Motion Area The grid indicates Motion Sensitivity the area where The number of bright motion will be green squares detected indicates the sensitivity level (in this photo, the sensitivity is set to 3) www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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To set the recording RESOLUTION/FRAMERATE/BITRATE settings, please go to: “RECORD QUALITY” in the “RECORDING CONFIGURATION” submenu. Select Main Stream Record Quality Select Camera Event Continuous Pertains to event Pertains to live recording only view image as well (motion or alarm) as continuous recording www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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Medium (3 squares) 12-15 704x480 (4CIF) Medium (3 squares) 12-15 1024 1280x720 (720P) Medium (3 squares) 12-15 2048 1280x960 (960P) Medium (3 squares) 12-15 2048 1600x1200 (2MP) Medium (3 squares) 12-15 2560 1920x1080 (1080P) Medium (3 squares) 12-15 3072 www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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Select Stream Record Quality Unlike Main Stream, Select Sub Stream can only go up to 4CIF Camera NOTE: If the upload speed is not sufficient, consider lowering the frame rate/bitrate/resolution for more fluent mobile app viewing. www.hikvision.com/en/us...
9. CONFIGURING THE MOBILE APP All HikVision DVRs, NVRs and IP Cameras can be accessed with iVMS-4500 application. The APP can be downloaded from the APP STORE (iPhone/iPad), PLAYSTORE (Android). The app is also available for WINDOWS MOBILE devices (Nokia Phones and tablets).
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“MENU” BUTTON DEVICES BUTTON “ADD” BUTTON “REGISTER MODE” ENTER THE INFO Manual Adding Please Note: If free HikVision DDNS is configured for the device, change the “REGISTER MODE” to HiDDNS www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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“SAVE” BUTTON Please note: The “CAMERA NUMBER” has changed to the correct number of cameras connected to the DVR/NVR Please note: “START LIVE VIEW” button will begin live camera stream www.hikvision.com/en/us...
Steps to initiate PLAYBACK 1. Select the desired camera 2. Select the desired date (days that contain recording will be highlighted on the calendar) 3. Select the desired time using the Timeline or “Jump to Time” feature 4. Press “PLAY” www.hikvision.com/en/us...
3. Select the DATE and beginning time of the incident 4. Click “START CLIPPING” 5. Select the ending time of the incident 6. Click “END CLIPPING” (same button as “Start Clipping”) 7. Click “SAVE CLIP” 8. Repeat steps 1-7 as many times as required 9. Click “CLIPS EXPORT” www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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EXPORT THE clips created from CLIPS TO USB the same camera DEVICE will be stitched together 10. Select the desired clips 11. Press “EXPORT” 12. After the backup is complete, remove the USB FLASH Drive or the USB HDD www.hikvision.com/en/us...
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