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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Network Video Recorder NVR1640...
  • Page 2 © 2015 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora, Illinois 60504. BRK Brands, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). First Alert® and SmartBridge™ are registered trademarks of the First Alert Trust. Due to continuing product develop- ment, the product inside the packaging may look slightly different than the one on the package.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION KEY PRODUCT FEATURES Main Description Sixteen channel digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance, motion detection, PTZ and alarm control suitable for applications such as high-end residential - new or remodel, light commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery. Product Features •...

  • Page 4: Product Overview Package Contents

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS What s in the Box* NVR Device You will Neeed... • Monitor or Television with HDMI or VGA inputs • VGA cable (If not using included HDMI cable) Installation IR Bullet Camera 360° Camera Power Cord for NVR Software &...

  • Page 5: Camera And Power Connections

    Step 2: Aim camera at target and using Adjusting Points 1 and 2 in tandem position camera. Tighten Ring and Thumb Screw. Use First Alert Cameras Only Step 3: Rotate camera body using Adjusting Point 3 to the proper view angle making sure the Camera Shield is always on top and parallel to the ground so the image is level in the Live View Screen.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS ection eScription Product Overview Package Contents Camera and Power Connections Safety Caution Statements Safety Caution Statements Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control USB Mouse Virtual Keypad Initial Setup Startup and Shutdown Setup Wizard Adding and Connecting Cameras Live View Live View Introduction Operations...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS ection eScription Network Setting Configuring General Settings Configuring Advanced Settings Checking Network Traffic Configuring Network Detection HDD Management Initializing HDDs Managing a Network HDD Managing eSATA Managing HDD Group Configuring Quota Mode Configuring Disk Clone Checking HDD Status HDD Detection Configuring HDD Error Alarms Camera Settings...

  • Page 8: Safety Caution Statements

    FCC Declaration of Conformity for devices with the FCC logo. Responsible Party: First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Rd., Aurora, IL. 60504-8122 Telephone: (630) 851 - 7330. Product / Model: NVR1640. We, First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Safety Caution Statements

    SAFETY CAUTION STATEMENTS Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Statement CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM THE NVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE NVR OR ITS COMPONENETS AS WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH Caution! When working with electrostatic sensitive devices such as hard disk or NVR unit, make sure you...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel RS-232 RS-485 ALARM IN ALARM OUT eSATA T+T-R+R- D+D- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 G 2 G 3 G 4 G VIDEO LINE HDMI AUDIO unction eScription...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT OVERVIEW unction eScription Shift Switch between letters, numbers, and functions of the following composite keys Enter the number 1 or access the main menu Enter the number 2 or the letters A, B, or C Use F1 in a list field to select all items PTZ Control mode - zoom out Enter the number 3 or the letters D, E, or F Use F2 to change tab pages...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Rear Panel RS-232 RS-485 ALARM IN ALARM OUT eSATA T+T-R+R- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 G 2 G 3 G 4 G D+D- VIDEO LINE HDMI AUDIO unction eScription...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Remote Control The remote control provided requires two (2) AAA batteries. Install batteries before operating. unction eScription Power Power on or off Enable/disable remote control PQRS WXYZ EDIT Alphanumeric Buttons Same as alphanumeric buttons on front panel PLAY INFO EDIT Sames as EDIT button on front panel...

  • Page 14: Usb Mouse

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW USB Mouse A standard three-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse, simply plug the USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel. NOTE : The NVR will automatically detect a compatible mouse. Follow the steps below to operate the USB mouse.

  • Page 15: Virtual Keypad 1

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Virtual Keypad To enter text or numerical data, the system uses a virtual keypad. In fields where letters or numbers can be entered, you can switche between various formats — numbers, upper case letters (ABC), and lowercase letters (abc). Virtual Keypad 1 Virtual Keypad 2 utton...

  • Page 16: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP Powering your NVR Make sure the voltage of the extra power supply meets the NVR’s requirement and that the ground connection is working properly. Start Up and Shut Down Starting Up 1. Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    INITIAL SETUP Setup Wizard Quick Startup After the initial system power up, the Setup Wizard will automatically launch. Click “Next” in the Wizard screen to work through the Setup Wizard. To skip the Setup Wizard temporarily, check the “Start wizard when device starts” box and then click “Exit.” To login to the Setup Wizard, enter the default admin password 12345.
  • Page 18 INITIAL SETUP Network Wizard Check mark “Enable DHCP” and choose “Next” HDD Management After the network has been configured, the HDD needs to be initialized in order to activate the HD. Click Init and then Next. Page 18...
  • Page 19 INITIAL SETUP Adding an IP Camera After initializing the HDD, IP cameras can be added through the IP Camera interface. To find an online IP camera, click Search. Select the IP camera and click Add. Click Next to move to the next menu to configure the recording for the added IP camera.

  • Page 20: Adding And Connecting Cameras

    INITIAL SETUP Adding and Connecting Cameras Before you start Connect network cameras via the PoE interfaces. If there are three fisheye cameras, connect them to any PoE interfaces. Protocol over Ethernet The Protocol Over Ethernet (PoE) interface allows electrical power and data to safely pass from Ethernet cables to connected network cameras.

  • Page 21: Live View

    LIVE VIEW Live View Introduction What is Live View? The Live View setting displays the real-time images from each camera. When powered on, the NVR automatically enters Live View mode. Live View Icons The Live View icons show the status of the record and alarm for each channel. The icons are located at the upper-right portion of the screen.

  • Page 22: Operations

    LIVE VIEW Operations Operations in Live View? Live View offers the following functions: unction eScription Single Screen Displays only one screen on the monitor Multi-Screen Simultaneously displays mutiple screens on the monitor Use to auto switch between screens Auto-Switch Dwell time for each screen must be set in the Configuration menu before enabling (Menu >...
  • Page 23 LIVE VIEW Choosing Live View Functions The Live View functions described on the previous page can be set using either the front panel, the USB mouse, or an auxiliary monitor. Only certain features are available with each type of operation. The following table describes the functions available for each.
  • Page 24 LIVE VIEW Live View Quick Setting Toolbar Each channel offers a quick setting toolbar for single-click mouse options in the corresponding screen. unction unction Enable / Disable manual record PTZ Control Capture Live View Strategy Image Settings Mute / Audio On Close Digital Zoom Instant Playback...

  • Page 25: Ptz Controls

    PTZ Controls Channel-Zero Encoding In order to decrease bandwidth without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported to get a remote view of many channels in real time from web browser of CMS software. Enter Live View Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Live View>...
  • Page 26 PTZ Controls Calling Presets in PTZ Setting Interface Enable a position for a PTZ camera to point to when an event takes place: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings. 1. Check Call Preset. 2. Choose preset number. Calling Presets in Live View Mode 1.

  • Page 27: Customizing Patrols

    PTZ Controls Customizing Patrols Patrols allow a PTZ camera to move to different points for set durations before moving to the next point. Key points correspond to presets: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings. 1. Select patrol number from dropdown. 2.
  • Page 28 PTZ Controls Calling Patrols in PTZ Setting Interface Start moving PTZ camera according to pre-defined patrol path in the PTZ setting interface: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings. 1. Select patrol number and click to call the patrol. 2.

  • Page 29: Customizing Patterns

    PTZ Controls Customizing Patterns Set patterns by recording the movement of the PTZ camera and call the pattern to make the PTZ camera movement according to the predefined path: Menu > Camera > PTZ > More Settings. 1. Choose pattern number. 2.

  • Page 30: Ptz Control Panel

    PTZ Controls Calling Patterns in Live View Mode Move PTZ camera according to predefined patterns in Live View mode by clicking the PTZ button on the screen or pressing the PTZ button on the front panel. 1. Choose pattern number. 2.

  • Page 31: Recording And Capture Settings

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Configuring Parameters Check the storage mode of the HDD: Menu > HDD > General. Before you start 1. Click Advanced Make sure the HDD has already been installed and initialized. 2. If HDD mode is Quota: Set maximum record capacity and maximum picture capacity.

  • Page 32: Configuring Recording/Capture Schedule

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Configuring Recording/Capture Schedule Record schedules are used to set times for cameras to automatically start or stop. The following steps can also be taken to set a schedule for automatic capture by entering the Capture tab in the Schedule interface: Menu >...

  • Page 33: Configuring Motion Detection Recording And Capture

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Drawing a Schedule 1. Click on the color to determine the schedule type as continuous or an event. Normal recording Recording triggered by motion Recording triggered by alarm Recording triggered by either motion or alarm Recording triggered by both motion and alarm Recording triggered by VCA Delete set schedule 2.
  • Page 34 RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Configuring Motion Detection Recording and Capture Enter the Alarm Setting interface: Menu > Configuration > Alarm and click Alarm Input. 1. Select Alarm Input No and configure parameters. 2. Choose N.O (Normally Open) or N.C (Normally Closed). 3.

  • Page 35: Manual Recording And Continuous Capture

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Manual Recording and Continuous Capture Enter the Manual Settings interface: Menu > Manual or press the REC/SHOT button on the front panel. 1. Click Record. 2. Click status button to change 3. Click to enable manual recording. Click disable manual recording.

  • Page 36: Configuring Redundant Recording And Capture

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture Before you start Storage mode in HDD Advanced Settings must be set to Group before the HDD Property can be set to Redundant. Redundant recording and capture enhances data safety and reliability.

  • Page 37: Configuring Hdd Group For Recording Capture

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Configuring HDD Group for Recording and Capture Record files and captured pictures can be saved to certain HDD groups. To configure HDD groups, enter the HDD Setting interface: Menu > HDD. 1. Click Advanced. 2. Set Mode to Group, click Apply and select Yes to Reboot.

  • Page 38: File Protection

    RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS File Protection Record files can be protected from deletion by locking record files or setting the HDD Property to Read-Only. Locking Recording Files in Playback Enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. 1. Check the channel and double-click to set calendar date. 2.
  • Page 39 RECORDING AND CAPTURE SETTINGS Locking Recording Files in Export Enter the Export Setting interface: Menu > Export. 1. Select channels to review. 2. Configure Record Type, File Type, Start Time and End Time. 3. Click Search to view results. 4. Select files to protect. 5.

  • Page 40: Playback

    PLAYBACK Playing Back Record Files Instant Playback by Channel In Live View mode, choose a channel to view by clicking the button on the quick setting toolbar. NOTE : Instant playback will only play files recorded on the selected channel during the previous five minutes.

  • Page 41: Playback By Event Search

    PLAYBACK Playback by Time To play recorded files from a specified time duration, enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. Choose the desired channel and click the calendar. See table on page 34 for details on Playback Controls. NOTE : Dates highlighted as contain recorded files.

  • Page 42: Playback By Tag

    PLAYBACK Playback by Tag Video tags allow records to be tagged with labels in order to appear in future searches. Before tags can be searched, they must be added. To add a tag, enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback and find the record to tag. Click to add default tag.

  • Page 43: Smart Playback

    PLAYBACK To search available tags, access the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. 1. Select the Tag from dropdown list in Playback interface. 2. Choose the channels and edit Start Time and End Time. 3. Click Search. NOTE : Enter keyword in the textbox to search the tag on your demand.
  • Page 44 PLAYBACK Playback by System Logs To play record files associated with system logs, enter the Log Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > Log Information. Click the Log Search tab. 1. Set search time and type. 2. Click Search. 3. Choose a log with record file and click to enter the Playback interface.

  • Page 45: Auxiliary Functions Of Playback

    PLAYBACK Auxiliary Functions of Playback Frame-by-Frame Playback Enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. Sing ouSe Sing ront anel In record file, click until speed adjusts to Rotate and hold outer ring on Jog Shuttle counter single-frame and one click on the playback clockwise or click to adjust speed to screen represents the playback of one frame.

  • Page 46: Picture Playback

    PLAYBACK Picture Playback To play captured pictures that are stored in the HDD, enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. Select the picture in the dropdown list. Select channels and edit start/end times. Click Search. Choose a picture you want to view and click .

  • Page 47: Backup

    BACKUP Backing Up Record Files Quick Export To quickly export record files to a backup device, enter the Video Export interface: Menu > Export > Normal. 1. Choose the channel to back up. 2. Click Quick Export. 3. Click Export to begin exporting. NOTE : If duration of record files on a specified channel exceed one day,...
  • Page 48 BACKUP Normal Video Search Backup Backup Using USB Flash Drive and USB HDD- enter the Export interface: Menu > Export > Normal. 1. Set search condition and click Search. 2. Select the files to back up. Click to play the record file if you want to check it.
  • Page 49 BACKUP Backup Using USB Writer and SATA Writer- enter the Export interface: Menu > Export > Normal. 1. Set search condition and click Search. 2. Select the files to back up. Click to play the record file if you want to check it. NOTE : The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner.
  • Page 50 BACKUP Backup Using eSATA HDDs- Enter Menu > Record > Advanced. 1. Choose eSATA and set usage at Export. 2. Click Yes to reboot system. NOTE : The usages of eSATA HDD contain Record/ Capture and Export. Changes in usage will take effect after rebooting.
  • Page 51 BACKUP Backup by Event Search To back up event-related files, enter the Export interface: Menu > Export > Event. 1. Select Alarm Input from Event Type dropdown list. 2. Select Alarm Input No. and time. 3. Click Search. NOTE : Event types contain Alarm Input, Motion and VCA;...
  • Page 52 BACKUP Backup Video Clips Enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. 1. During playback, use buttons in playback toolbar to start and stop clipping. 2. Click the button to enter the File Management interface. 3. Click the Video Clips tab to check and export files. NOTE : A maximum of 30 clips can be selected per channel.

  • Page 53: Backing Up Pictures

    BACKUP Backing Up Pictures Backup Using Captured Pictures in Playback- Enter the Playback interface: Menu > Playback. 1. During playback, click the button to capture picture. 2. Click the button to enter the File Management interface. 3. Click the Playback Capture tab to check and export pictures.
  • Page 54 BACKUP To manage backup device: 1. Click New Folder if needed. 2. Select a record file or folder in backup device and click button to delete or button to play. 3. Click Format to format backup device. NOTE : If USB not recognized, click Refresh, reconnect device, or check compatibility.

  • Page 55: Hot Spare Device Backup

    BACKUP Hot Spare Device Backup Before you start At least two devices must be online. A bidirectional connection is required to be built between the hot spare device and each working device. Add a hot spare Add the normal Set a hot spare Start device on normal device on the hot...

  • Page 56: Managing Hot Spare System

    BACKUP Managing Hot Spare System Enter the Hot Spare Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Hot Spare. 1. Check the box to select the working device from the device list. 2. Click Add. NOTE : A hot spare device can connect up to 32 working devices.

  • Page 57: Alarm Settings

    ALARM SETTINGS Setting Motion Detection Alarm Enter the Motion Detection interface of Camera Management Management and choose a camera you want to set up motion detection: Menu > Camera > Motion. 1. Check Enable Motion Detection and draw the detection area with the mouse. 2.

  • Page 58: Setting Sensor Alarms

    ALARM SETTINGS Setting Sensor Alarms Enter Alarm Settings of System Configuration interface: Menu > Configuration > Alarm > Alarm Input. Check Enable and click Settings. 1. Select Trigger Channel and select channels to start record/capture or to monitor in full-screen when an external alarm is input. 2.

  • Page 59: Detecting Video Loss Alarm

    ALARM SETTINGS Detecting Video Loss Alarm Enter the Video Loss interface of Camera Management: Menu > Camera > Video Loss and select the channel to detect. 1. Check Enable Video Loss Alarm and click set up handling of video loss. 2.

  • Page 60: Handling Exceptions Alarm

    ALARM SETTINGS Handling Exceptions Alarm To handle various exception alarms, enter the Exception interface: Menu > Configuration > Exceptions. xception eScription HDD Full The HDD is full HDD Error A writing error occured or the HDD is not formatted Network Disconnected Disconnected network cable IP Conflicted Duplicated IP address...
  • Page 61 ALARM SETTINGS Full Screen Monitoring - When an alarm is triggered, Audible Warning - Trigger an audible beep when the local monitor (VGA, HDMI or BNC monitor) will display, an alarm is detected. in full screen, the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.

  • Page 62: Network Setting

    ALARM SETTINGS Setting Alarm Response Actions To manually trigger or clear an alarm output, enter the Alarm interface: Menu > Manual > Alarm. Click Trigger/Clear if you want to trigger or clear an alarm output. Click Trigger All if you want to trigger all alarm outputs. Click Clear All if you want to clear all alarm outputs.

  • Page 63: Configuring General Settings

    NETWORK SETTING Configuring DDNS To configure the Dynamic DNS (DDNS), enter the Network Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Network > DDNS. NOTE : Prior registration with your ISP is required before configuring the system to use DDNS. 1. Check Enable DDNS. 2.

  • Page 64: Configuring Snmp

    NETWORK SETTING Configuring SNMP Before you start Download the SNMP software and manage to receive device information via SNMP port before configuring the SNMP. By setting the Trap Address, the NVR is allowed to send the alarm even and exception message to the surveillance center. Access the SNMP to get device status and parameter- related information by entering the Network Settings interface: Menu >...

  • Page 65: Configuring Rtsp

    NETWORK SETTING Configuring RTSP The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) controls streaming media servers. To configure, enter the Network Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Network > More Settings. 1. Enter the RTSP port in the RTSP Service Port field (the default RTSP port is 554).

  • Page 66: Configuring Email

    NETWORK SETTING Configuring Email Before you configure email settings The NVR must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that maintains an SMTP mail server. It must also be connected to either an intranet or the Internet — depending on the location of the email accounts to which the emails will be sent.

  • Page 67: Configuring Nat

    NETWORK SETTING Configuring NAT Before you start To utilize Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ) on the NVR, the UPnP function must first be ™ ™ enabled on the router connected to the NVR. When the network working mode of device is set as multi-address, the Default Route of the device should be in the same network segment as that of the LAN IP address of the router.

  • Page 68: Virtual Host Settings

    NETWORK SETTING If router does not support the UPnP function, follow these steps: Enter the Network Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > Network. 1. Select NAT tab 2. Leave Enable UPnP box uncheked. 3. Click the button to activate the External Port settings dialog box.

  • Page 69: Checking Network Traffic

    NETWORK SETTING Telnet Settings The Telnet function provides easy access to the NVR. Enter the Advanced settings interface: Configuration > Remote Configuration > Network Settings > Advanced. 1. Check Enable Telnet. 2. Click Save. 3. Open the Command Prompt window on the PC, and IP Address”...

  • Page 70: Exporting Network Packet

    NETWORK SETTING Exporting Network Packet To export the captured network data packet to a USB-flash disk, SATA/eSATA, DVD-R/W and other local devices, enter the Network Traffic interface: Menu > Maintenance > Net Detect > Network Detection. 1. Select backup device from Device Name dropdown list NOTE : Click Refresh if connected local backup device is not displayed.

  • Page 71: Hdd Management

    HDD MANAGEMENT Initializing HDDs If a hard disk drive (HDD) has not been initialized, the following message will appear when the NVR starts. Click Yes to immediately initialize. The HDD can also be initialized through the HDD Information interface: Menu > HDD > General. 1.

  • Page 72: Managing A Network Hdd

    HDD MANAGEMENT Managing a Network HDD To use an allocated NAS or disk of IP SAN as the network HDD of the NVR. Enter the HDD Information interface: Menu > HDD > General. 1. Click Add to enter the Add NetHDD interface. 2.

  • Page 73: Managing Esata

    HDD MANAGEMENT Managing eSATA When there is an external eSATA device connected to NVR, you can configure eSATA for the use of Record/Capture or Export, and you can manage the eSATA in the NVR. Enter the Advanced Record Settings interface: Menu > Record > Advanced. 1.

  • Page 74: Setting Hdd Property

    HDD MANAGEMENT 5. Select HDD from the list and click icon to enter the Local HDD settings interface. 6. Select the Group number for the current HDD. NOTE : The default group No. for each HDD is 1. 7. Click OK to confirm the settings. 8.

  • Page 75: Configuring Quota Mode

    HDD MANAGEMENT Configuring Quota Mode To configure each camera with allocated quota for the storage of recorded files and captured pictures. Enter the Storage Mode interface: Menu > HDD > Advanced. 1. Set Mode to Quota. NOTE : Reboot the NVR to enable changes. 2.

  • Page 76: Configuring Disk Clone

    HDD MANAGEMENT Configuring Disk Clone Before you start An eSATA disk should be connected to the NVR before starting. If the S.M.A.R.T detection result declares the HDD is abnormal, you can choose to clone all the data on the HDD to an inserted eSATA disk manually. An eSATA disk should be connected to the device.

  • Page 77: Checking Hdd Status

    HDD MANAGEMENT Checking HDD Status To check the status on the installed HDDs, enter the HDD Information interface: Menu > HDD > General. NOTE : Normal or Sleeping status means the HDD is working normally. Uninitialized or Abnormal means the HDD needs to be initialized or possibly replaced.

  • Page 78: Configuring Hdd Error Alarms

    HDD MANAGEMENT Configuring HDD Error Alarms When HDD status is Uninitialized or Abnormal, configure the HDD through the Exception interface: Menu > Configuration > Exceptions. 1. Choose HDD Error as the Exception Type and then check the box for the desired alarm type. NOTE : When the Trigger Alarm Output is selected, the Alarm Output can also...

  • Page 79: Camera Settings

    CAMERA SETTINGS Configuring OSD Settings Enter the OSD Configuration interface: Menu > Camera > OSD. Make appropriate changes and click Apply. 1. Select camera to configure. 2. Edit camera name. 3. Check boxes to configure display name, date, and week. 4.

  • Page 80: Configuring Video Parameters

    CAMERA SETTINGS Configuring Video Parameters Enter the Image Settings interface: Menu > Camera > Image. Make appropriate changes and click Apply. Select camera to configure. NOTE : Use the arrows to change each parameter value. Page 80...

  • Page 81: Management And Maintenance

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Viewing Device Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > System Info > Device Info. Viewing Camera Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > System Info > Camera. Viewing Record Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu >...

  • Page 82: Viewing Alarm Information

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Viewing Alarm Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > System Info > Alarm. Viewing Network Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > System Info > Network. Page 82...

  • Page 83: Viewing Hdd Information

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Viewing HDD Information Enter the System Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > System Info > HDD. Search Log Files Operation, alarm, exception, and NVR information stored in log files can be viewed or exported at any time. Enter the Log Search interface: Menu >...

  • Page 84: Export Log Files

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE 3. Click the button to view the log details. 4. Click the button to view a log’s related video files. NOTE : All logs meeting set conditions will display (up to 2,000 at a time). Export Log Files To export log files, enter the Log Information interface: Menu >...

  • Page 85: Export/Import Ip Camera Information

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE To export all log files, enter the Log Information interface: Menu > Maintenance > Log Information > Log Export. Check the HDD checkbox and click Export. Export/Import IP Camera Information To export IP camera information to an Excel file or local device for backup, enter the Camera Management interface: Menu >...

  • Page 86: Export/Import Configuration Files

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Export/Import Configuration Files To export configuration files to a device for backup, enter the Import/Export Configuration File interface: Menu > Maintenance > Import/Export > and click Export. To import a file, select the file from the backup device and click Import.

  • Page 87: Upgrading By Ftp

    MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Upgrading by FTP Enter the Upgrade interface: Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade > FTP. Enter the FTP Server Address and click Upgrade. NOTE : NVR must be rebooted after upgrade to activate new firmware. Before you start Configure PC and NVR to same Local Area Network before starting.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RS-232 Serial Port Configuration Enter the RS-232 Settings interface to use the RS-232 port for connecting a PC to the NVR or to connect a serial device to the NVR: Menu > Configuration > RS-232. Configure settings and then click Apply.

  • Page 89: Dst Settings

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DST Settings Enter the General Settings interface: Menu > Configuration > General > DST Settings. NOTE : You can check the checkbox before the Auto DST Adjustment Item, or you can manually check the Enable DST checkbox, and then choose the date of the DST period. Smartbridge Function The NVR must be connected to the Internet to enable the P2P feature.
  • Page 90 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Click Add New Device Type. 2. Select Device on Cloud and click Register. 3. Complete fields and click Register. NOTE : Clicking the Get Email Code will trigger an email with the code needed to register. Page 90...

  • Page 91: More Settings

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4. Click Login and enter the information from the previous step. 5. Enter Serial No. and Verification Code. Find this in Configuration > System Info > Device Info > Serial No. Choose just the middle part of the number beginning from “4”. This is the six-letter, all-uppercase custom verification code previously created.

  • Page 92: User Account Management

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION User Account Management The Administrator is the default account for the NVR with a username of “admin” and a password of “12345”. Administrator permissions allow the ability to add and delete users and to configure user parameters. Adding a User Access the User Management interface: Menu >...
  • Page 93 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Set each configuration for the user and then click OK. Local Configuration • Local Log Search to search and view logs and system information • Local Parameters Settings to configure parameters, restore factory defaults, and import/export configuration files (*only Admin can restore factory defaults) •...

  • Page 94: Deleting And Editing Users

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Deleting a User Access the User Management interface: Menu > Configuration > User. 1. Select the user 2. Click the button to delete. Editing a User Access the User Management interface: Menu > Configuration > User. 1. Select the user 2.

  • Page 95: Mobile App

    MOBILE APP SmartBridge High Definition Mobile App First Alert offers both a Smartphone as well as Tablet optimized app for mobile access to your live video stream! This manual was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen displays may change.

  • Page 96: Appendix Hard Drive

    APPENDIX HARD DRIVE Hard Drive Removal and Installation HDD Installation To replace the hard drive in the NVR: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM THE NVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE NVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH Remove screws securing the cover of the NVR and remove cover.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications -000 (NVR16XX-360H) DS-7716NI-SP Video/Audio input IP video input 16-ch Two-way audio input 1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ) Incoming bandwidth 80Mbps Video/Audio output Recording resolution 5MP / 3MP / 1080P / UXGA / 720P / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF CVBS output 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω) Resolution: 704 ×...

  • Page 98: Faq's

    APPENDIX FAQ’s If your problem is not listed below, please call our toll-free Question: Why does NVR have problems number for more support. Tech Services: 800-323-9005. with real-time images, such as bad image color or serious brightness distortion? Question: Why does NVR not work after Answer: starting? Why did the NVR stop working? •...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Error Possible Cause Solutions • Confirm that all cables are connected correctly • Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged of the unit • Confirm that the system is powered on (LED indicators on the System is not receiving front should be ON) power or is not powering up...

  • Page 100: Warranty

    PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the maker of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Warranty Period.
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