Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Get Started
- Chapter 2 Camera Settings
- Chapter 3 Live View
- Chapter 4 Recording
- Chapter 5 Playback
- Chapter 6 Backup
- Chapter 7 Event and Alarm
- Chapter 8 Network Settings
- Chapter 9 HDD Management
- Chapter 10 System Management
- Chapter 11 Appendix
- 11.1 Glossary
- 11.2 Frequently Asked Questions
- 11.2.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or turning black screen in multi-screen of live view?
- 11.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying not support the stream type?
- 11.2.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after adding network camera?
- 11.2.4 How to improve the playback image quality?
- 11.2.5 How to confirm the video recorder is using H.265 to record video?
- 11.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant?
- 11.2.7 When adding network camera, the video recorder notifies network is unreachable.
- 11.2.8 Why is the IP address of network camera being changed automatically?
- 11.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict?
- 11.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when the video recorder is playing back by single or multi-channel cameras?
- 11.2.11 Why does my video recorder make a beeping sound after booting?
- 11.2.12 Why is there no recorded video after setting the motion detection?
- 11.2.13 Why is the sound quality not good in recording video?
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Applicable Model
This manual is applicable to the following models.
Table 1-1 Applicable Model
Series
Model
NVR-100MH-D/W(C)
NVR-104MH-D/W(C)
NVR-108MH-D/W(C)
NVR-100MH-D/W
NVR-104MH-D/W
NVR-108MH-D/W
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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Safety Instruction
● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or user.
● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations
of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
● Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with 100 VAC to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer
to technical specifications for detailed information.
● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-
heating or a fire hazard.
● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
● If smoke, odor or noise rises from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
● Ensure recorder is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
● Recorder is designed for indoor use only.
● Keep all liquids away from the device.
● Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
● Ensure recorder is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the recorder as a
result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the recorder.
● Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
● Power down the recorder before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
● 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.
● When installing the device into a cabinet over 2U height, it is suggested to use rack shelf to bear
the weight. If the cabinet height is over 4U, it is suggested to use slide rails or rack shelf to bear
the weight.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Get Started ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Startup and Activation .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot ................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Activate Your Device .................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3 Login and Logout ........................................................................................................ 3
1.1.4 Set Unlock Pattern ..................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Add Network Cameras .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Activate the IP Camera ............................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Add Wi-Fi Cameras ..................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Wi-Fi Auto-Switch ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4 Add Online IP Cameras ............................................................................................... 7
1.2.5 Show the Password of Added IP Camera ................................................................ 11
1.2.6 Edit the Connected IP Cameras and Configure Customized Protocols .................. 11
1.3 Configure HiLookVision ....................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Camera Settings ....................................................................................................... 16
2.1 Configure Camera as Repeater ........................................................................................... 16
2.2 Configure OSD Settings ....................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Configure Privacy Mask ....................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Configure Video Parameters ............................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 Live View .................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Introduction of Live View .................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode ............................................................................................ 20
3.2.1 Use the Mouse in Live View ..................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Use an Auxiliary Monitor ......................................................................................... 23
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ............................................................... 23
3.3 Adjust Live View Settings .................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Channel-Zero Encoding ....................................................................................................... 28
3.5 PTZ Control .......................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1 Configure PTZ Settings ............................................................................................. 29
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3.5.2 Set PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns ......................................................................... 30
3.5.3 PTZ Control Panel ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4 Recording ................................................................................................................. 41
4.1 Configure Parameters ......................................................................................................... 41
4.2 Configure Recording Schedule ............................................................................................ 44
4.3 Configure Motion Detection Recording ............................................................................. 47
4.4 Configure Alarm Triggered Recording ................................................................................ 49
4.5 Configure VCA Event Recording .......................................................................................... 50
4.6 Manual Recording ............................................................................................................... 52
4.7 Configure Redundant Recording ......................................................................................... 52
4.8 Configure Holiday Recording .............................................................................................. 54
4.9 Files Protection .................................................................................................................... 56
4.9.1 Lock the Recording Files ........................................................................................... 56
4.9.2 Set HDD Property to Read-only ............................................................................... 58
Chapter 5 Playback ................................................................................................................... 60
5.1 Play Back Record Files ......................................................................................................... 60
5.1.1 Instant Playback ....................................................................................................... 60
5.1.2 Play Back by Normal Search..................................................................................... 61
5.1.3 Play Back by Smart Search ....................................................................................... 61
5.1.4 Play Back by Event Search........................................................................................ 62
5.1.5 Play Back by Tag ....................................................................................................... 63
5.1.6 Play Back by System Logs ......................................................................................... 65
5.1.7 Play Back External File ............................................................................................. 67
5.1.8 Play Back by Sub-periods ......................................................................................... 67
5.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback .......................................................................................... 68
5.2.1 Play Back Frame by Frame ....................................................................................... 68
5.2.2 Fast View .................................................................................................................. 69
5.2.3 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................. 69
5.2.4 File Management ..................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 6 Backup ..................................................................................................................... 71
6.1 Back up Record Files ............................................................................................................ 71
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6.1.1 Back up by Normal Video Search ............................................................................. 71
6.1.2 Back up by Event Search .......................................................................................... 73
6.1.3 Back up Video Clips .................................................................................................. 74
6.2 Manage Backup Devices...................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 7 Event and Alarm ....................................................................................................... 76
7.1 Normal Event Alarm ............................................................................................................ 76
7.1.1 Set Motion Detection Alarm .................................................................................... 76
7.1.2 Set Sensor Alarms ..................................................................................................... 78
7.1.3 Detect Video Loss Alarm .......................................................................................... 80
7.1.4 Detect Video Tampering Alarm ............................................................................... 82
7.1.5 Handle Exceptions Alarm ......................................................................................... 83
7.1.6 Set Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................... 84
7.1.7 Trigger Alarm Output ............................................................................................... 86
7.1.8 Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually ................................................................. 87
7.2 VCA Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 88
7.2.1 Intrusion Detection .................................................................................................. 88
7.2.2 Line Crossing Detection ............................................................................................ 89
Chapter 8 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 92
8.1 Configure General Settings ................................................................................................. 92
8.2 Configure Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................... 92
8.3 Configure Advanced Settings .............................................................................................. 94
8.3.1 Configuring DDNS ..................................................................................................... 94
8.3.2 Configure NTP Server ............................................................................................... 94
8.3.3 Configure More Settings .......................................................................................... 94
8.3.4 Configure Email ........................................................................................................ 95
8.3.5 Configuring NAT ....................................................................................................... 97
8.4 Check Network Traffic ......................................................................................................... 98
8.5 Configure Network Detection ............................................................................................. 99
8.5.1 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss ....................................................................... 99
8.5.2 Export Network Packet .......................................................................................... 100
8.5.3 Check the Network Status ..................................................................................... 100
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8.5.4 Check Network Statistics ....................................................................................... 101
Chapter 9 HDD Management .................................................................................................. 102
9.1 Initialize HDDs ................................................................................................................... 102
9.2 Configure Quota Mode ..................................................................................................... 102
9.3 Configure HDD Error Alarms ............................................................................................. 103
Chapter 10 System Management ............................................................................................ 105
10.1 View System Information ............................................................................................... 105
10.2 Configure General Settings ............................................................................................. 105
10.3 Configure DST Settings .................................................................................................... 106
10.4 Manage User Accounts ................................................................................................... 107
10.4.1 Add a User ............................................................................................................ 107
10.4.2 Delete a User ........................................................................................................ 110
10.4.3 Edit a User ............................................................................................................. 111
10.5 Configure More Settings ................................................................................................. 112
10.6 Search & Export Log Files ................................................................................................ 113
10.7 Import/Export Configuration File ................................................................................... 114
10.7.1 Import Configuration File ..................................................................................... 115
10.7.2 Export Configuration File ..................................................................................... 115
10.8 Upgrade System .............................................................................................................. 116
10.8.1 Upgrade by Local Backup Device ......................................................................... 116
10.8.2 Upgrade by FTP .................................................................................................... 117
10.9 Reset Password by GUID ................................................................................................. 118
10.10 Restore Default Settings ............................................................................................... 118
Chapter 11 Appendix .............................................................................................................. 120
11.1 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 120
11.2 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................... 121
11.2.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or turning black
screen in multi-screen of live view? ....................................................................... 121
11.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying not support the stream type? .................. 122
11.2.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after adding network
camera? ................................................................................................................... 122
11.2.4 How to improve the playback image quality? .................................................... 122
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11.2.5 How to confirm the video recorder is using H.265 to record video? ................. 122
11.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant? ................................................... 123
11.2.7 When adding network camera, the video recorder notifies network is
unreachable. ............................................................................................................ 123
11.2.8 Why is the IP address of network camera being changed automatically? ........ 123
11.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict? ................................................. 124
11.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when the video recorder is playing back by single or
multi-channel cameras? .......................................................................................... 124
11.2.11 Why does my video recorder make a beeping sound after booting? .............. 124
11.2.12 Why is there no recorded video after setting the motion detection? ............. 124
11.2.13 Why is the sound quality not good in recording video? ................................... 125
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Chapter 1 Get Started
1.1 Startup and Activation
1.1.1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand the life of your device.
Startup Your Device
Ensure the voltage of the extra power supply satisfies the requirement, and the ground
connection is working properly.
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) is used in conjunction with the device.
Press the power button on the panel. The power indicator LED would be lighted up which
indicating the device begins to start up.
Shut Down Your Device
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Shutdown, and click Yes.
If your device has a power button on the front panel, you can also hold the power button for 3
seconds, and then enter the admin user name and password to shut down your device.
Note
Do not press the POWER button again when the system is shutting down.
Reboot Your Device
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Reboot, and your device will restart.
Figure 1-1 Startup, Shutdown and Reboot
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1.1.2 Activate Your Device
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or
Client Software.
Steps
1. Enter the password in Create New Password and Confirm New Password.
Warning
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of
8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And
we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Figure 1-2 Set Admin Password
2. Check Use Device Password to Active IP Camera, or enter the password in IP Camera
Activation to activate the IP camera(s) connected to the device.
3. Set Area/Country.
4. Click OK.
What to do next
Export the GUID file to the USB flash driver for the future password resetting.
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1.1.3 Login and Logout
User Login
You have to log in to the device before operating the menu and other functions.
Steps
1. Select a user account.
2. Enter the password for the selected user.
3. Click Login.
Figure 1-3 Login
● For the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times, the account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
● For the operator, if you have entered the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be
locked for 60 seconds.
User Logout
After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any
operations, you need to enter user name and password log in again.
Go to Menu → Shutdown. Click Logout.
Figure 1-4 Logout
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1.1.4 Set Unlock Pattern
For the admin user, you can set the unlock pattern for device login after it is activated.
Steps
1. Use mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the
pattern is done.
Figure 1-5 Set Unlock Pattern
Note
● The pattern shall have 4 dots at least.
● Each dot can be connected for once only.
2. Draw the same pattern again to confirm it.
Note
You can go to Menu → Configuration → User, and click to edit or disable the unlock
pattern.
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1.2 Add Network Cameras
1.2.1 Activate the IP Camera
Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to add is in active status.
Steps
1. Enter the IP camera management interface.
– Select the Add IP Camera option from the right-click menu in live view mode.
– click Menu → Camera → Camera
Note
For the IP camera detected online in the same network segment, the Password status shows
whether it is active or inactive.
Figure 1-6 IP Camera Management Interface
2. Click the inactive icon of the camera to enter the following interface to activate it. You can also
select multiple cameras from the list and click the One-touch Activate to activate the cameras
in batch.
3. Set the password of the camera to activate it.
Use IP Camera Activation Password
The camera(s) will use the password which you have set during the device activation.
Create New Password
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If IP Camera Activation Password is not used, you shall create a new password for the
camera.
Figure 1-7 Set New Password
Warning
Strong Password recommended–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your
own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better
protect your product.
4. Click OK.
The security status of camera will be changed to Active.
1.2.2 Add Wi-Fi Cameras
You can use Wi-Fi match function to search Wi-Fi cameras that are not activated, and add them to
the device automatically.
Select Wi-Fi Match from the right-click menu in live view mode, and the device will search and add
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Wi-Fi cameras. The process will take about 2 minutes. The Wi-Fi camera will use IP Camera
Activation Password as its password. (Refer to Activate Your Device.)
Note
● It is recommended to keep the distance between Wi-Fi camera and device within 50 meters.
● Only certain Wi-Fi camera models and versions support this function.
● Ensure the Wi-Fi camera is powered on, not activated, and has not been connected with other
devices via network cable.
1.2.3 Wi-Fi Auto-Switch
When adding Wi-Fi cameras to a Wi-Fi NVR, Wi-Fi Auto-Switch (For Initial Access) can synchronize
Wi-Fi parameters to the IP camera.
1.2.4 Add Online IP Cameras
The main function of the NVR is to connect the network cameras and record the video got from it.
So before you can get a live view or record of the video, you should add the network cameras to
the connection list of the device.
Before You Start
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. For detailed checking and configuring of the
network.
Steps
1. Adding the IP Cameras.
– OPTION 1
1. Click to select an idle window in the live view mode.
2. Click the in the center of the windw to pop up the adding IP camera interface.
3. Select the detected IP camera and click the Add button to add it directly, and you can click
the Search button to refresh the online IP camera manually. Or you can choose to custom
add the IP camera by editing the parameters in the corresponding textfiled and then click
the Add button to add it.
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Figure 1-8 Quick Adding IP Camera Interface
– OPTION 2
1. Select the Add IP Camera option from the right-click menu in live view mode or click Menu
→ Camera → Camera to enter the IP camera management interface.
Figure 1-9 Adding IP Camera Interface
2. The online cameras with same network segment will be detected and displayed in the
camera list.
3. Select the IP camera from the list and click the button to add the camera. Or you can
click the One-touch Adding button to add all cameras (with the same login password) from
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the list.
Note
Make sure the camera to add has already been activated.
4. (For the encoders with multiple channels only) check the Channel Port checkbox in the
pop-up window, as shown in the following figure, and click OK to add multiple channels.
Figure 1-10 Selecting Multiple Channels
– OPTION 3
1. On the IP Camera Management interface, click the Custom Adding button to pop up
the Add IP Camera (Custom) interface.
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Figure 1-11 Custom Adding IP Camera Interface
2. You can edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the
IP camera to be added.
Note
If the IP camera to add has not been actiavated, you can activate it from the IP camera list
on the camera management interface.
3. Optional: Check the checkbox of Continue to Add to add other IP cameras.
4. Click Addto add the camera. The successfully added cameras are listed in the interface.
Table 1-1 Description of Icons
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Edit basic parameters
of the camera.
Add the detected IP
camera.
The camera is
disconnected; you can
click the icon to get the
exception information
of camera.
Delete the IP camera.
Play the live video of
the connected camera.
Advanced settings of the
camera.
Upgrade the connected
IP camera.
Security
Show the security status of
the camera to be
active/inactive or the
password strength
(strong/medium/weak/risk
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Icon
Description
Icon
Description
)
Note
For the added IP cameras, the Security status shows the security level of the password of
camera: strong password, weak password and risk password.
1.2.5 Show the Password of Added IP Camera
For the admin login user account, you can check the checkbox of Show Password of IP Camera to
enable the show the passwords of the successfully added IP cameras in the list.
You must enter the admin password to confirm permission.
1.2.6 Edit the Connected IP Cameras and Configure Customized
Protocols
After the adding of the IP cameras, the basic information of the camera lists in the page, you can
configure the basic setting of the IP cameras.
Steps
1. Click to edit the parameters; you can edit the IP address, protocol and other parameters.
Figure 1-12 Edit the Parameters
Channel Port
If the connected device is an encoding device with multiple channels, you can choose the
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channel to connect by selecting the channel port No. in the dropdown list.
2. Click OK to save the settings and exit the editing interface.
3. Edit advanced parameters.
1) Drag the horizontal scroll bar to the right side and click .
Figure 1-13 Paramerters Configuration of the Camera
2) You can edit the network information and the password of the camera.
3) Click OK to save the settings and exit the interface.
Note
To connect the network cameras which are not configured with the standard protocols, you can
configure the customized protocols for them.
4. Configuring the customized protocols.
1) Click Protocol in the custom adding IP camera interface to enter the protocol management
interface.
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Figure 1-14 Protocol Management Interface
Note
There are 16 customized protocols provided in the system, you can edit the protocol name;
and choose whether to enable the sub-stream.
2) Choose the protocol type of transmission and choose the transfer protocols.
Note
Before customizing the protocol for the network camera, you have to contact the
manufacturer of the network camera to consult the URL (uniform resource locator) for
getting main stream and sub-stream.
The format of the URL is: [Type]://[IP Address of the network camera]:[Port]/[Path]. Example:
rtsp://192.168.1.55:554/ch1/main/av_stream.
● Protocol Name: Edit the name for the custom protocol.
● Enable Substream: If the network camera does not support sub-stream or the sub-stream
is not needed leave the checkbox empty.
● Type: The network camera adopting custom protocol must support getting stream through
standard RTSP.
● Transfer Protocol: Select the transfer protocol for the custom protocol.
● Port: Set the port No. for the custom protocol.
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● Path: Set the resource path for the custom protocol. E.g., ch1/main/av_stream.
Note
The protocol type and the transfer protocols must be supported by the connected network
camera.
After adding the customized protocols, you can see the protocol name.
Figure 1-15 Protocol Setting
3) Choose the protocols you just added to validate the connection of the network camera.
1.3 Configure HiLookVision
HiLookVision provides mobile phone application and platform service to access and manage your
connected devices, which enables you to get a convenient remote access to the surveillance
system.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network → Platform Access.
2. Check Enable. The service terms will pop up.
1) Enter the verification code in Verification Code.
2) Scan the QR code to read the service terms and privacy statement.
3) Check The HiLookVision service will require internet access. Please read Service Terms and
Privacy Statement before enabling the service if you agree with the service terms and
privacy statement.
4) Click OK to save the settings.
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Note
● HiLookVision is disabled by default.
● The verification code is empty by default. It must contain 6 to 12 letters or numbers, and it is
case sensitive.
3. Optional: Configure following parameters.
● Check Custom and enter Server Address as your desire.
● Check Enable Stream Encryption, then verification code is required for remote access and
live view.
4. Bind your device with a HiLookVision account.
1) Use a smart phone to scan the QR code, and download HiLookVision app. You can also
download it from https://appstore.hikvision.com, or the QR code below. Refer to
HiLookVision Mobile Client User Manual for details.
Figure 1-16 Download HiLookVision
2) Use HiLookVision to scan the device QR, and bind the device.
Note
If the device is already bound with an account, you can click Unbind to unbind with the
current account.
5. Click Apply.
What to do next
After configuration, you can access and manage your devices through HiLookVision app or
website.
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Chapter 2 Camera Settings
2.1 Configure Camera as Repeater
The connected Wi-Fi cameras can be set as repeaters to extend the wireless network connection
distance.
Before You Start
● Ensure your Wi-Fi cameras support this function.
● Before installing Wi-Fi cameras, you have to configure the repeater function first.
Steps
1. Add Wi-Fi cameras to the device through wireless network. Refer to Add Network Cameras for
details.
2. Go to Menu → Camera → IP Camera.
Figure 2-1 Configure Camera as Repeater
3. Turn on the switch(s) in Repeater Status of Wi-Fi camera(s) as your desire.
Note
● The repeater camera and repeated camera shall both enable this function.
● Only two layers are allowed for the topology.
4. Optional: Click Enable Repeater or Disable Repeater to enable or disable the repeater function
of all cameras.
What to do next
Install your Wi-Fi cameras to the destinations. Thereafter, Wi-Fi cameras will automatically form a
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logical network topology according to Wi-Fi signal strength, you can view the connection topology
and status in Menu → Camera → Camera Topology.
Figure 2-2 Camera Topology
2.2 Configure OSD Settings
You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time,
camera name, etc.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → OSD.
2. Select a camera.
3. Edit Camera Name.
4. Select Display Name, Display Date, or Display Week as your desire
5. Set Date Format, Time Format, and Display Mode.
Figure 2-3 OSD Configuration
6. Drag the text frame on the preview window to adjust its position.
7. Click Apply.
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2.3 Configure Privacy Mask
You can customize the image parameters including the brightness, contrast, saturation, image
rotate and mirror for the live view and recording effect.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → Image.
Figure 2-4 Image Settings
2. Select a camera to set image parameters.
3. Adjust the slider, or click on the up/down arrow to set brightness, contrast, or saturation.
4. Set Enable Rotate to Clockwise 270 degrees or OFF. When OFF is selected, the image is
restored to original.
5. Select Mirror ModetoLeft-Right, Up-Down, Center or OFF. When OFF is selected, the image is
restored to original.
Note
● The Rotate and Mirror functions must be supported by the connected IP camera
● The image parameters adjustment can affect both the live view and the recording quality.
6. Click Apply.
2.4 Configure Video Parameters
You can customize the image parameters including the brightness, contrast, saturation, image
rotate and mirror for the live view and recording effect.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → Image → Image Settings.
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Figure 2-5 Image Settings
2. Select a camera.
3. Adjust the slider or click on the up/down arrow to set the value of the brightness, contrast or
saturation.
4. Set Enable Rotate to Clockwise 270 degrees or OFF. When OFF is selected, the image is
restored to original.
5. Set Mirror Mode to Left-Right, Up-Down, Center or OFF. When OFF is selected, the image is
restored to original.
Note
● Rotate and Mirror functions must be supported by the connected IP camera.
● The image parameters adjustment can affect both the live view and the recording quality.
6. Click Apply.
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Chapter 3 Live View
3.1 Introduction of Live View
Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The NVR
automatically enters Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu
hierarchy, thus pressing the ESC many times (depending on which menu you’re on) brings you to
the Live View mode.
Live View Icons
In the live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right of the screen for each channel, showing
the status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can know whether the channel is
recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as possible.
Table 3-1 Description of Live View Icons
Icons
Description
Alarm (video loss, video tampering, motion detection, VCA and sensor
alarm)
Record (manual record, schedule record, motion detection, VCA and
alarm triggered record)
Alarm and Record
Event/Exception (motion detection, VCA, sensor alarm or exception
information, appears at the lower-left corner of the screen. Please refer
toSet Alarm Response Actions for details.)
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode
In live view mode, there are many functions provided.
The functions are listed below.
Single Screen
showing only one screen on the monitor.
Multi-screen
showing multiple screens on the monitor simultaneously.
Auto-switch
the screen is auto switched to the next one. And you must set the dwell time for each screen on
the configuration menu before enabling the auto-switch.
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Start Recording
continuous record and motion detection record are supported.
Output Mode
select the output mode as Standard, Bright, Gentle or Vivid.
Add IP Camera
the shortcut to the IP camera management interface.
Playback
playback the recorded videos for current day.
Aux Monitor
the NVR checks the connection of the output interfaces to define the main and auxiliary output
interfaces. The priority level for the main and aux output is HDMI > VGA.
When both the HDMI and VGA are connected, the HDMI is used as main output and the VGA is
used as the aux output.
When the aux output is enabled, the main output cannot perform any operation, and you can do
some basic operation on the live view mode for the Aux output.
3.2.1 Use the Mouse in Live View
Table 3-2 Mouse Operation in Live View
Name
Description
Common Menu
Quick access to the sub-menus which you frequently visit.
Menu
Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the mouse.
Single Screen
Switch to the single full screen by choosing channel number from the
dropdown list.
Multi-screen
Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the dropdown list.
Previous Screen
Switch to the previous screen.
Next Screen
Switch to the next screen.
Start/Stop Auto-
switch
Enable/disable the auto-switch of the screens.
Start Recording
Start continuous recording or motion detection recording of all
channels.
Add IP Camera
Enter the IP Camera Management interface, and manage the cameras.
Playback
Enter the playback interface and start playing back the video of the
selected channel immediately.
PTZ
Enter the PTZ control interface.
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Name
Description
Output Mode
Four modes of output supported, including Standard, Bright, Gentle
and Vivid.
Aux Monitor
Switch to the auxiliary output mode and the operation for the main
output is disabled.
Note
● The dwell time of the live view configuration must be set before using Start Auto-switch.
● If you enter Aux monitor mode and the Aux monitor is not connected, the mouse operation is
disabled; you need to switch back to the Main output with the MAIN/AUX button on the front
panel or remote.
● If the corresponding camera supports intelligent function, the Reboot Intelligence option is
included when right-clicking mouse on this camera.
Figure 3-1 Right-click Menu
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3.2.2 Use an Auxiliary Monitor
Certain features of the Live View are also available while in an Aux monitor.
● Single Screen: Switch to a full screen display of the selected camera. Camera can be selected
from a dropdown list.
● Multi-screen: Switch between different display layout options. Layout options can be selected
from a dropdown list.
● Next Screen: When displaying less than the maximum number of cameras in Live View, clicking
this feature will switch to the next set of displays.
● Playback: Enter into Playback mode.
● PTZ Control: Enter PTZ Control mode.
● Main Monitor: Enter Main operation mode.
Note
In the live view mode of the main output monitor, the menu operation is not available while Aux
output mode is enabled.
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode
On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you single click
the mouse in the corresponding screen.
Figure 3-2 Quick Setting Toolbar
Table 3-3 Description of Live View Icons
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
/
Enable/Disabl
e Manual
Record
Instant
Playback
/
Mute/Audio
on
Capture
PTZ Control
Digital Zoom
Image
Settings
Live View
Strategy
Information
Main/Sub-
Stream
Close
Instant Playback only shows the record in last five minutes. If no record is found, it means
there is no record during the last five minutes.
Digital Zoom is for zooming in the live image. You can zoom in the image to different
proportions (1 to16X) by moving the sliding bar from to . You can also scroll the mouse
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wheel to control the zoom in/out.
Figure 3-3 Digital Zoom
Image Settings icon can be selected to enter the Image Settings menu.
You can set the image parameters like brightness, contrast, saturation and hue according to the
actual demand.
Figure 3-4 Image Settings- Customize
Live View Strategy can be selected to set strategy, including Real-time, Balanced, Fluency.
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Figure 3-5 Live View Strategy
Face detection function can be used to detect the human faces in live view mode and save in
HDD. When there are human faces with the specified size detected in the front of the camera, the
device will capture the human face and save in HDD.
Move the mouse onto the icon to show the real-time stream information, including the frame
rate, bitrate, resolution and stream type.
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Figure 3-6 Information
3.3 Adjust Live View Settings
Live View settings can be customized according to different needs. You can configure the output
interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for
each channel, etc.
Steps
1. Enter the Live View Settings interface. Go to Menu → Configuration → Live View.
Figure 3-7 Live View-General
The settings available in this menu include:
Video Output Interface
Select the video output to configure the live view parameters.
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Live View Mode
Select the display mode to be used for live view.
Dwell Time
The time in seconds to dwell between switching of channels when enabling auto-switch in
Live View.
Enable Audio Output
Enables/disables audio output for the selected video output.
Volume
Adjust the volume of live view, playback and two-way audio for the selected output interface.
Event Output
Designates the output to show event video.
Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time
The time in seconds to show alarm event screen.
2. Set cameras order.
Figure 3-8 Live View-Camera Order
1) Select a View mode in , including 1/4/6/8/16-window division modes
are supported depending on different models.
2) Select the small window, and double-click on the channel number to display the channel on
the window.
3) You can click button to start live view for all the channels and click to stop all the live
view.
4) click Apply to save the setting.
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Note
You can also click-and-drag the camera to the desired window on the live view interface to set
the camera order.
3. Set the stream type for live view of camera.
1) Click More Settings to enter the more settings interface.
2) Select the camera to configure from the list.
3) Select the stream type asmain stream, sub-stream or Auto.
Figure 3-9 Stream Type Settings
4) Click Apply to save the settings.
5) Optional: You can click Copy to copy the stream type settings of the current camera to other
camera (s).
3.4 Channel-Zero Encoding
Sometimes you need to get a remote view of many channels in real time from web browser or
CMS (Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the bandwidth requirement
without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported as an option for you.
Steps
1. Enter Live View Settings interface. Go to Menu → Configuration → Live View.
2. Select Channel-Zero Encoding.
Figure 3-10 Live View- Channel-Zero Encoding
3. Check Enable Channel Zero Encoding.
4. Configure Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode and Max. Bitrate.
Result
After you set the Channel-Zero encoding, you can get a view in the remote client or web browser
of 16 channels in one screen.
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3.5 PTZ Control
3.5.1 Configure PTZ Settings
Follow the procedure to set the parameters for PTZ. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should
be done before you control the PTZ camera.
Steps
1. Enter the PTZ Settings interface. Go to Menu → Camera → PTZ.
Figure 3-11 PTZ Settings
2. Click PTZ Parameters to set the PTZ parameters.
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Figure 3-12 PTZ- General
3. Choose the camera for PTZ setting.
4. Enter the parameters of the PTZ camera.
Note
All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
3.5.2 Set PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns
Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols.
Customize Presets
Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place.
Steps
1. Enter the PTZ Control interface. Go to Menu → Camera → PTZ.
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Figure 3-13 PTZ Settings
2. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set preset;
and the zoom and focus operations can be recorded in the preset as well.
3. Enter the preset No. (1~255) in the preset text field, and click Set to link the location to the
preset.
Repeat the steps2-3 to save more presets.
4. Optional: Click Clear to clear the location information of the preset, or click Clear All to clear the
location information of all the presets.
Call Presets
This feature enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event
takes place.
Steps
1. Click PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface, or press the PTZ button on the
front panel, or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ option in
the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
2. Choose Camera.
3. Click to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
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Figure 3-14 PTZ Panel - General
4. Click to enter the preset No. in the corresponding text field.
5. Click Call Preset to call it.
Customize Patrols
Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a set duration
before moving on to the next key point. The key points are corresponding to the presets. The
presets can be set following the steps above in Customizing Presets.
Steps
1. Enter the PTZ Control interface. Go to Menu → Camera → PTZ.
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Figure 3-15 PTZ Settings
2. Select patrol No. in the drop-down list of patrol.
3. Click Set to add key points for the patrol.
Figure 3-16 Key point Configuration
4. Configure key point parameters, such as the key point No., duration of staying for one key point
and speed of patrol.
Note
The key point is corresponding to the preset.
Key Point No.
determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol.
Duration
refers to the time span to stay at the corresponding key point.
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Speed
defines the speed at which the PTZ will move from one key point to the next.
5. Click Add to add the next key point to the patrol, or you can click OK to save the key point to the
patrol.
6. Optional: You can delete all the key points by clicking Clear for the selected patrol, or clickClear
All to delete all the key pints for all patrols.
Call Patrols
Calling a patrol makes the PTZ to move according the predefined patrol path.
Steps
1. Click PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface, or press the PTZ button on the
front panel, or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ option in
the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
2. Click the button to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
Figure 3-17 PTZ Panel - General
3. Select a patrol and click Call Patrol to call it.
4. You can click Stop Patrol to stop calling it.
Customize Patterns
Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to make the
PTZ movement according to the predefined path.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → PTZ, and enter the PTZ Control interface.
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Figure 3-18 PTZ Settings
2. Choose pattern number.
3. Click Start and click corresponding buttons in the control panel to move the PTZ camera, and
click Stop to stop it.
The movement of the PTZ is recorded as the pattern.
Call Patterns
Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns.
Steps
1. Click PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface, or press the PTZ button on the
front panel, or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ option in
the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
2. Click to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
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Figure 3-19 PTZ Panel - General
3. Click Call Pattern to call it.
4. Click Stop Pattern to stop calling it.
Customize Linear Scan Limit
The Linear Scan can be enabled to trigger the scan in the horizantal direction in the predefined
range.
Note
This function is supported by some certain models.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → PTZ, enter the PTZ Control interface.
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Figure 3-20 PTZ Settings
2. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set the limit,
and click Left Limit or Right Limit to link the location to the corresponding limit.
Note
The speed dome starts linear scan from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set the left
limit on the left side of the right limit, as well the angle from the left limit to the right limit
should be no more than 180º.
Call Linear Scan
Follow the procedure to call the linear scan in the predefined scan range.
Before You Start
Make sure the connected camera supports the linear scan and is in HIKVISION protocol.
Steps
1. Click PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface, or press the PTZ button on the
front panel, or click in the quick setting bar to enter the PTZ setting menu in live view mode.
2. Click to show the one-touch function of the PTZ control.
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Figure 3-21 PTZ Panel - One-touch
3. Click Linear Scan to start the linear scan and click the Linear Scan button again to stop it
4. You can click Restore to clear the defined left limit and right limit data and the dome needs to
reboot to make settings take effect.
3.5.3 PTZ Control Panel
To enter the PTZ control panel, there are two ways supported.
● Option 1: In the PTZ settings interface, click the PTZ button on the lower-right corner which is
next to the Back button.
● Option 2:In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on
the remote control, or choose , or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu.
Click Configuration on the control panel, and you can enter the PTZ Settings interface.
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Note
In PTZ control mode, the PTZ panel will be displayed when a mouse is connected with the device.
If no mouse is connected, the appears in the lower-left corner of the window, indicating that
this camera is in PTZ control mode.
Figure 3-22 PTZ Panel1
Figure 3-23 PTZ Panel2
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Figure 3-24 PTZ Panel3
Table 3-4 Description of the PTZ panel icons
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Direction
button and
the auto-cycle
button
Zoom+,
Focus+, Iris+
Zoom-,
Focus-, Iris-
The speed of
the PTZ
movement
Light on/off
Wiper on/off
3D
Positioning
Image
Centralization
Menu
Switch to the
PTZ control
interface
Switch to the
one-touch
control
interface
Switch to the
general
settings
interface
Previous item
Next item
Start pattern
/ patrol
Stop the
patrol /
pattern
movement
Exit
Minimize
windows
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Chapter 4 Recording
4.1 Configure Parameters
By configuring the parameters you can define the parameters which affect the image quality, such
as the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on.
Before You Start
Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialize it.
(Menu → HDD → General)
Figure 4-1 HDD-General
1. Check the storage mode of the HDD.If the HDD mode is Quota, please set the maximum record
capacity and maximum picture capacity. For detailed information, see Configure Quota Mode.
Steps
1. Enter the Record settings interface to configure the recording parameters: Menu → Record →
Parameters.
Figure 4-2 Recording Parameters
2. Set recording parameters.
1. Select Record. You can configure the stream type, the resolution, and other parameters on
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your demand.
Video Encode
select the video encoding to H.265 or H.264.
Enable H.264+ Mode
check the checkbox to enable. Once enabled, the Max. Bitrate Mode, Max. Bitrate(Kbps)
and Max. Bitrate Range Recommend are not configurable. Enabling it helps to ensure the
high video quality with a lowered bitrate.
Note
The H.265 and H.264+ should be supported by the connected IP camera.
2. Click More Settings to set the advanced parameters for recording and then click OK to
finish editing.
Figure 4-3 More Settings
Pre-record
The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an
alarm triggers the recording at 10:00, and if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the
camera records at 9:59:55.
Post-record
The time you set to record after the event or the scheduled time. For example, when an
alarm triggered recording ends at 11:00, and if you set the post-record time as 5 seconds, it
records till 11:00:05.
Expired Time
The expired time is period for a recorded file to be kept in the HDD. When the deadline is
reached, the file will be deleted. If you set the expired time to 0, the file will not be
deleted. The actual keeping time for the file should be determined by the capacity of the
HDD.
Redundant Record/Capture
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By enabling redundant record or capture you save the record and captured picture in the
redundant HDD. See Configure Redundant Recording.
Record Audio
Check the checkbox to enable or disable audio recording.
Video Stream
Main stream and sub-stream are selectable for recording. When you select sub-stream,
you can record for a longer time with the same storage space.
3. Click Apply.
Note
● The redundant record/capture is used when you want to save the record files or captured
pictures in the redundant HDD.
● The parameters of Main Stream (Event) are read-only.
● You can enable the ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) function via the web browser
(Configuration → Storage → Schedule Settings → Advanced) to save the video files in the IP
camera when the network is disconnected, and synchronize the files to the NVR when the
network is resumed.
3. Set Sub-stream Parameters.
1. Enter the Substream tab page.
Figure 4-4 Sub-stream Parameters
2. Configure the parameters of the camera.
3. Click Apply.
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4.2 Configure Recording Schedule
Set the record schedule, and then the camera automatically starts/stops recording according to
the configured schedule.
we take the record schedule procedure as an example, and the same procedure can be applied to
configure schedule for both recording and capture. To schedule the automatic capture, you need
to choose the Capture tab in Schedule interface.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Record → Schedule.
2. Configure recording schedule.
1. Select Record Schedule. Different recording types are marked in different color icons.
Continuous
Scheduled recording.
Event
Recording triggered by all event triggered alarm.
Motion
Recording triggered by motion detection.
Alarm
Recording triggered by alarm.
M/A
Recording triggered by either motion detection or alarm.
M&A
Recording triggered by motion detection and alarm.
Note
You can delete the set schedule by clicking None.
2. Choose the camera you want to configure.
3. Select the check box after Enable Schedule.
4. Click Edit or click on the color icon under the edit button and draw the schedule line on the
panel.
● Edit the schedule.
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Figure 4-5 Recording Schedule Interface
Note
The all-day continuous recording is configured for the device by factory default.
● In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule.
You can click to set the accurate time
of the schedule.
● To schedule an all-day recording, check All Day.
Figure 4-6 Edit Schedule
● To arrange other schedule, set Start/End time for each period.
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Note
Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods can’t be
overlapped each other.
● Select the record type.
Note
○ To enable Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm) and
VCA (Video Content Analysis) triggered recording and capture, you must configure the
motion detection settings, alarm input settings or VCA settings as well. For detailed
information, refer to Set Motion Detection Alarm and VCA Alarm.
○ The VCA settings are only available to the smart IP cameras. Repeat the above edit
schedule steps to schedule recording or capture for other days in the week. If the
schedule can also be applied to other days, click Copy.
Figure 4-7 Copy Schedule to Other Days
● Click OK to save setting and back to upper level menu.
● Click Apply in the Record Schedule interface to save the settings.
● Draw the schedule.
● Click on the color icons, you can choose the schedule type as continuous or event.
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Figure 4-8 Draw the Schedule
● Click the Apply button to validate the settings.
3. Optional: If the settings can also be used to other channels, click Copy, and then choose the
channel to which you want to copy.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure 4-9 Copy Schedule to Other Channels
4.3 Configure Motion Detection Recording
Follow the steps to set the motion detection. In the live view mode, once a motion detection
event takes place, the NVR can analyze it and take alarm response actions. Enabling motion
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detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring,
audio warning, notify the surveillance center and so on. In this chapter, you can follow the steps to
schedule a record which triggered by the detected motion.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → Motion.
Figure 4-10 Motion Detection
2. Configure Motion Detection.
1) Choose camera you want to configure.
2) Check the checkbox after Enable Motion Detection.
3) Drag and draw the area for motion detection by mouse. If you want to set the motion
detection for all the area shot by the camera, click Full Screen. To clear the motion detection
area, click Clear.
4) Click Settings, and the message box for channel information pops up.
Figure 4-11 Motion Detection Handling
1. Select the channels which you want the motion detection event to trigger recording.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.
3. Click OK to back to the upper level menu.
4. Exit the Motion Detection menu.
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3. Edit the Motion Detection Record Schedule. For the detailed information of schedule
configuration, see Configure Recording Schedule.
4.4 Configure Alarm Triggered Recording
Follow the procedure to configure alarm triggered recording.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Alarm.
Figure 4-12 Alarm Settings
2. Click Alarm Input.
Figure 4-13 Alarm Settings- Alarm Input
1) Select Alarm Input number and configure alarm parameters.
2) Choose N.O (normally open) or N.C (normally closed) for alarm type.
3) Check the checkbox.
4) Click Settings.
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Figure 4-14 Alarm Settings
1. Choose the alarm triggered recording channel.
2. Check the checkbox to select channel.
3. Click Apply to save settings.
4. Click OK to back to the upper level menu.
5) Repeat the above steps to configure other alarm input parameters.
6) If the settings can also be applied to other alarm inputs, click Copy and choose the alarm
input number.
Figure 4-15 Copy Alarm Input
3. Edit the Alarm triggered record in the Record/Capture Schedule setting interface. For the
detailed information of schedule configuration, see Configure Recording Schedule.
4.5 Configure VCA Event Recording
The event triggered recording can be configured through the menu. Then events include the
motion detection, alarm and VCA events (face detection/face capture, line crossing detection,
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intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection, loitering detection,
people gathering detection, fast moving detection, parking detection, unattended baggage
detection, object removal detection, audio loss exception detection, sudden change of sound
intensity detection, and defocus detection).
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → VCA.
Figure 4-16 VCA Settings
2. Configure the detection rules for VCA events. For details, please refer to Chapter 9 VCA Alarm.
3. Click to configure the alarm linkage actions for the VCA events.
4. Select Trigger Channel and select one or more channels which will start to record when VCA
alarm is triggered.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure 4-17 Set Trigger Camera of VCA Alarm
Note
The PTZ Linking function is only available for the VCA settings of IP cameras.
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6. Go to Menu → Record → Schedule → Record Schedule, and then set VCA as the record type.
For details, see step 2 in Configure Recording Schedule.
4.6 Manual Recording
Follow the steps to set parameters for the manual recording and continuous capture. Using
manual recording and continuous capture, you need to manually cancel the record and capture.
The manual recording and manual continuous capture is prior to the scheduled recording and
capture.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Manual.
Figure 4-18 Manual Record
2. Enable the Manual Recording.
1) Select Record.
2) Click the status button before camera number to change to .
3. Disable manual record.Click the status button to change to .
Note
means that the channel is configured the record schedule.After rebooting, all the manual
records enabled will be canceled.
4.7 Configure Redundant Recording
Enabling redundant recording, which means saving the record files and captured pictures not only
in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and
reliability.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → HDD.
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Figure 4-19 HDD General
2. Select the HDD and click to enter the Local HDD Settings interface.
1) Set the HDD property to Redundancy.
Figure 4-20 HDD General-Editing
2) Click Apply to save the settings.
3) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.
Note
You must set the Storage mode in the HDD advanced settings to Group before you set the HDD
property to Redundant. For detailed information, please refer to . There should be at least
another HDD which is in Read/Write status.
3. Go to Menu → Record → Parameters.
1) Select Record.
2) Click More Settings.
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Figure 4-21 Record Parameters
3) Select Camera you want to configure in the drop-down list.
4) Check the checkbox of Redundant Record/Capture.
5) Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.
6) Repeat the above steps for configuring other channels.
4.8 Configure Holiday Recording
Follow the steps to configure the record schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have
different plan for recording and capture on holiday.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Record → Holiday.
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Figure 4-22 Holiday Settings
2. Enable Edit Holiday schedule.
1) Click to enter the Edit interface.
Figure 4-23 Edit Holiday Settings
2) Check the checkbox after Enable Holiday.
3) Select Mode from the dropdown list.
4) There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule.
5) Set the start and end date.
6) Click Apply to save settings.
7) Click OK to exit the Edit interface.
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3. Enter Record/Capture Schedule settings interface to edit the holiday recording schedule. See
Configure Recording Schedule.
4.9 Files Protection
You can lock the recording files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files
from being overwritten.
4.9.1 Lock the Recording Files
Lock File when Playback
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date on
the calendar.
Figure 4-24 Normal/Smart Playback
3. During playback, click to lock the current recording file.
Note
In the multi-channel playback mde, clicking will lock all the record files related to the
playback channels.
4. You can click to pop up the file management interface. Click the Locked File tab to check
and export the locked files.
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Figure 4-25 Locked File Management
In the File Management interface, you can also click to change it to to unlock the file
and the file is not protected.
Lock File when Export
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Export.
Figure 4-26 Export
2. Select the channels you want to search.
3. Configure the record type, file type start/end time.
4. Click Search to show the results.
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Figure 4-27 Export- Search Result
5. Protect the record files.
1) Find the record files you want to protect, and then click which will turn to , indicating
that the file is locked.
Note
The record files of which the recording is still not completed cannot be locked.
2) Click to change it to to unlock the file and the file is not protected.
4.9.2 Set HDD Property to Read-only
Steps
1. Go to Menu → HDD.
Figure 4-28 HDD General
2. Click to edit the HDD you want to protect.
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Figure 4-29 HDD General- Editing
Note
To edit HDD property, you need to set the storage mode of the HDD to Group.
3. Set the HDD property to Read-only.
4. Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.
Note
● You cannot save any files in a Read-only HDD. If you want to save files in the HDD, change the
property to R/W.
● If there is only one HDD and is set to Read-only, the NVR can’t record any files. Only live view
mode is available.
● If you set the HDD to Read-only when the NVR is saving files in it, then the file will be saved in
next R/W HDD. If there is only one HDD, the recording will be stopped.
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Chapter 5 Playback
5.1 Play Back Record Files
5.1.1 Instant Playback
Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is
supported.
Before You Start
Enter the prerequisites here (optional).
Enter the context of your task here (optional).
Steps
1. Choose a channel in live view mode.
2. click in the quick setting toolbar.
Note
In the instant playback mode, only record files recorded during the last five minutes on this
channel will be played back.
Figure 5-1 Instant Playback Interface
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5.1.2 Play Back by Normal Search
5.1.3 Play Back by Smart Search
The smart playback function provides an easy way to get through the less effective information.
When you select the smart playback mode, the system will analyze the video containing the
motion, line or intrusion detection information, mark it with green color and play it in the normal
speed while the video without motion will be played in the 16-time speed. The smart playback
rules and areas are configurable.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Select the Normal/Smart in the drop-down list on the top-left side.
Note
The main stream or sub stream for recording is configurable in Menu → Record → Parameters.
3. Select a camera in the camera list.
4. Select a date in the calendar and click on the left toolbar to play the video file.
Figure 5-2 Playback by Smart Search
5. Click radio button to switch to the playback by smart search.
6. Set the rules and areas for smart search of line crossing detection, intrusion detection or motion
detection event triggered recording.
● Line Crossing Detection:Select , and click on the image to specify the start point and end
point of the line.
● Intrusion Detection:Click , and specify 4 points to set a quadrilateral region for intrusion
detection. Only one region can be set.
● Motion Detection:Click , and then hold the mouse on the image to draw the detection area
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manually. You can also click to set the full screen as the detection area.
7. Optional: You can click to filter the searched video files by setting the target characters,
including the gender and age of the human and whether he/she wears glasses.
Figure 5-3 Set Result Filter
5.1.4 Play Back by Event Search
Play back record files on one or several channels searched out by event type (e.g., alarm input,
motion detection and VCA).
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Select Event in the drop-down list on the top-left side.
3. Select the major type to Alarm Input, Motion, or VCA as the event type.
Note
We take playback by VCA as the example in the following instructions.
Figure 5-4 Event Search Interface
4. Select the minor type of VCA from the drop-down list.
5. Select the camera (s) for searching, and set the Start time and End time.
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6. Click Search to get the search result information. You may refer to the right-side bar for the
result.
7. Select a result item and click to play back the file.
Note
Pre-play and post-play can be configured.
8. Optional: Enter the Synch Playback interface to select the camera (s) for synchronous playback.
Figure 5-5 Synch Playback Interface
9. Enter the playback interface.The toolbar in the bottom part of playback interface can be used to
control playing process.You can click or to select the previous or next event.
Figure 5-6 Interface of Playback by Event
5.1.5 Play Back by Tag
Video tag allows you to record related information like people and location of a certain time point
during playback. You can use video tag(s) to search for record files and position time point.
Before Playing Back by Tag
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Search and play back the record file(s).
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Figure 5-7 Interface of Playback by Time
● Click to add default tag.
Click to add customized tag and input tag name.
Note
Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file.
3. Tag management.Click to enter the File Management interface and click Tag to manage the
tags. You can check, edit, and delete tag(s).
Figure 5-8 Tag Management Interface
Play Back by Tag
Steps
1. Select Tag from the drop-down list in the Playback interface.
2. Select the stream to Main Stream or Sub Stream.
3. Choose channels, edit start time and end time, and then click Search to enter Search Result
interface.
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Note
You can enter keyword to search the tag on your command.
4. Click to play back the selected tag file.
Figure 5-9 Interface of Playback by Tag
5.1.6 Play Back by System Logs
Play back record file(s) associated with channels after searching system logs.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Log Information.
2. Click Log Search to enter Playback by System Logs.
3. Set search time and type and click Search.
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Figure 5-10 System Log Search Interface
4. Choose a log with record file and click to enter Playback interface.
Figure 5-11 Result of System Log Search
The toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface can be used to control playing process.
Figure 5-12 Interface of Playback by Log
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5.1.7 Play Back External File
Perform the following steps to look up and play back files in the external devices.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Select External File in the drop-down list on the top-left side.
Note
● The files are listed in the right-side list.
● You can click to refresh the file list.
3. Select and click to play back it. And you can adjust the playback speed by clicking and
.
Figure 5-13 Interface of External File Playback
5.1.8 Play Back by Sub-periods
The video files can be played in multiple sub-periods simultaneously on the screens.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Playback.
2. Select Sub-periods at the upper-left corner.
3. Select a date and start playing the video file.
4. Set Split-screen Number. Up to 16 screens are available.
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Figure 5-14 Sub-periods Playback
Note
According to the defined number of split-screens, the video files on the selected date can be
divided into average segments for playback. E.g., if there are video files existing between 16:00
and 22:00, and the 6-screen display mode is selected, then it can play the video files for 1 hour
on each screen simultaneously.
5.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback
5.2.1 Play Back Frame by Frame
Play video files frame by frame, in case of checking image details of the video when abnormal
events happen.
Go to Playback interface.
● If you choose playback of the record file: click until the speed changes to Single frame and
one click on the playback screen represents playback of one frame.
● If you choose reverse playback of the record file: click until the speed changes to Single
frame and one click on the playback screen represents reverse playback of one frame. It is also
feasible to use in toolbar.
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5.2.2 Fast View
You can hold the mouse to drag on the time bar to get the fast view of the video files.
Steps
1. Enter the playback interface and start to play the video files.
2. Use the mouse to hold and drag through the playing time bar to fast view the video files.
3. Release the mouse to the required time point to enter the full-screen playback.
Note
The fast view is supported only in the 1X single-camera playback mode.
5.2.3 Digital Zoom
Steps
1. Click on the playback control bar to enter Digital Zoom interface.
2. You can zoom in the image to different proportions (1 to16X) by moving the sliding bar from
to . You can also scroll the mouse wheel to control the zoom in/out.
Figure 5-15 Draw Area for Digital Zoom
3. Right-click the image to exit the digital zoom interface.
5.2.4 File Management
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added in the playback mode.
Steps
1. Enter the playback interface.
2. Click on the toolbar to enter the file management interface.
Figure 5-16 File Management
3. You can view the saved video clips, lock/unlock the files and edit the tags which you added in
the playback mode.
4. If required, select the items and click Export All or Export to export the clips/pictures/files/tags
to local storage device.
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Chapter 6 Backup
6.1 Back up Record Files
6.1.1 Back up by Normal Video Search
The record files can be backup to various devices, such as USB devices (USB flash drives, USB
HDDs, USB writer), or SATA writer.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Export → Normal.
2. Select the cameras to search.
3. Set search condition and click Search to enter the search result interface. The matched video
files or pictures are displayed in Chart or List display mode.
Figure 6-1 Normal Video Search for Backup
4. Select video files or pictures from the Chart or List to export.
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Note
The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window.
Figure 6-2 Result of Normal Video Search for Backup
5. Export the video files or picture files. Click Export All to export all the files.Or you can select
recording files you want to back up, and click Export to enter Export interface.
Note
If the inserted USB device is not recognized:
● Click Refresh.
● Reconnect device.
● Check for compatibility from vendor.
You can also format USB flash drives or USB HDDs via the device.
Figure 6-3 Export by Normal Video Search using USB Flash Drive
The backup of video files using USB writer or SATA writer has the same operating instructions.
Please refer to steps described above.
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6.1.2 Back up by Event Search
Back up event-related record files using USB devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer),
SATA writer or eSATA HDD. Quick Backup and Normal Backup are supported.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Export → Event.
2. Select the cameras to search.
3. Select the event type to alarm input, motion, or VCA.
Figure 6-4 Event Search for Backup
4. Set the search conditions and click Search to enter the search result interface. For the POS
event type, you can also set the Keyword and enable the Case Sensitivity (upper case and lower
case) to search the video files with the key word contained POS information.
5. The matched video files are displayed in Chart or List display mode. Select video files from the
Chart or List interface to export.
Figure 6-5 Result of Event Search
6. Export the video files. Please refer to Back up by Normal Video Search.
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6.1.3 Back up Video Clips
You may also select video clips in playback mode to export directly during Playback, using USB
devices (USB flash drives, USB HDDs, USB writer), SATA writer or eSATA HDD.
Steps
1. Enter Playback interface.
2. During playback, use or in the playback toolbar to start or stop clipping record file (s); or
use to capture pitcures.
3. Click to enter the file management interface.
Figure 6-6 Video Clips or Captured Pictures Export Interface
4. Export the video clips or captured pictures in playback.Please refer to Back up by Normal Video
Search for details.
6.2 Manage Backup Devices
Management of USB flash drives, USB HDDs and eSATA HDDs.
Steps
1. Enter the Export interface.
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Figure 6-7 Storage Device Management
2. Backup device management.
● Click New Folder if you want to create a new folder in the backup device.
● Select a record file or folder in the backup device and click if you want to delete it.
● Click Erase if you want to erase the files from a re-writable CD/DVD.
● Click Format button to format the backup device.
Note
If the inserted storage device is not recognized:
● Click Refresh.
● Reconnect device.
● Check for compatibility from vendor.
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Chapter 7 Event and Alarm
7.1 Normal Event Alarm
7.1.1 Set Motion Detection Alarm
Enter a short description of your task here (optional).
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → Motion and choose a camera you want to set up motion detection.
Figure 7-1 Motion Detection Setup Interface
2. Set up detection area and sensitivity.Tick Enable Motion Detection, use the mouse to draw
detection area(s) and drag the sensitivity bar to set sensitivity.Click and set alarm response
actions.
3. Click Trigger Channel and select one or more channels which will start to record/capture or
become full-screen monitoring when motion alarm is triggered, and click Apply to save the
settings.
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Figure 7-2 Set Trigger Camera of Motion Detection
4. Set up arming schedule of the channel.
1) Select Arming Schedule tab to set the arming schedule of handling actions for the motion
detection.
2) Choose one day of a week and up to eight time periods can be set within each day.
3) Click Apply to save the settings.
Note
Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
Figure 7-3 Set Arming Schedule of Motion Detection
5. Click Handling to set up alarm response actions of motion alarm.
6. If you want to set motion detection for another channel, repeat the above steps or just click
Copy in the Motion Detection interface to copy the above settings to it.
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7.1.2 Set Sensor Alarms
Set the handling action of an external sensor alarm.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Alarm and select an alarm input..
Figure 7-4 Alarm Status Interface of System Configuration
2. Set up the handling action of the selected alarm input.Check Enable and click Settings to set up
its alarm response actions.
Figure 7-5 Alarm Input Setup Interface
3. Enable the one-key disarming for local alarm input 1 (Local<-1).
1) Check Enable One-Key Disarming.
2) Click Settings to enter the linkage action settings interface.
3) Select the alarm linkage action (s) you want to disarm for the local alarm input1. The selected
linkage actions include the Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning, Notify Surveillance
Center, Send Email and Trigger Alarm Output.
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Note
When the alarm input 1 (Local<-1) is enabled with one-key disarming, the other alarm input
settings are not configurable.
4. Select Trigger Channel and select one or more channels which will start to record/capture or
become full-screen monitoring when an external alarm is input, and click Apply to save the
settings.
5. Select Arming Schedule to set the arming schedule of handling actions.
Figure 7-6 Set Arming Schedule of Alarm Input
Choose one day of a week and Max. eight time periods can be set within each day, and click
Apply to save the settings.
Note
Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use
Copy to copy an arming schedule to other days.
6. Select Linkage Action to set up alarm response actions of the alarm input.
7. Optional: Select PTZ Linking tab and set PTZ linkage of the alarm input.Set PTZ linking
parameters and click OK to complete the settings of the alarm input.
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Note
Make sure the PTZ or speed dome connected supports PTZ linkage.
Figure 7-7 Set PTZ Linking of Alarm Input
8. If you want to set handling action of another alarm input, repeat the above steps.Or you can
click Copy on the Alarm Input Setup interface and check the checkbox of alarm inputs to copy
the settings to them.
Figure 7-8 Copy Settings of Alarm Input
7.1.3 Detect Video Loss Alarm
Detect video loss of a channel and take alarm response action(s).
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Camera → Video Loss.
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Figure 7-9 Video Loss Setup
2. Select a channel you want to detect.
3. Check Enable Video Loss Alarm.
4. Click Settings button to set up handling action of video loss.
5. Set up arming schedule of the handling actions.
1) Select Arming Schedule.
Figure 7-10 Set Arming Schedule of Video Loss
2) Choose one day of a week and up to eight time periods can be set within each day.
Note
Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
3) Click Apply to save the settings.
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6. Select Linkage Action to set up alarm response action of video loss (please refer to Setting
Alarm Response Actions).
7. Click OK to complete the video loss settings of the channel.
7.1.4 Detect Video Tampering Alarm
Trigger alarm when the lens is covered and take alarm response action(s).
Steps
1. Enter Menu → Camera → Video Tampering.
Figure 7-11 Video Tampering Setting
2. Select a channel you want to detect.
3. Check Enable Video Tampering Detection.
4. Drag the sensitivity bar to set a proper sensitivity level. Use the mouse to draw an area you
want to detect video tampering.
5. Click button to set up handling action of video tampering.
6. Set arming schedule and alarm response actions of the channel.
1) Click Arming Schedule.
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Figure 7-12 Set Arming Schedule of Video Tampering
2) Choose one day of a week and Max. eight time periods can be set within each day.
Note
Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
3) Click Apply to save the settings.
7. Select Linkage Action to set up alarm response action of video tampering alarm (please refer to
Setting Alarm Response Actions).
8. Click OK to complete the video loss settings of the channel.
7.1.5 Handle Exceptions Alarm
Exception settings refer to the handling action of various exceptions, e.g.
● HDD Full: The HDD is full.
● HDD Error: Writing HDD error or unformatted HDD.
● Network Disconnected: Disconnected network cable.
● IP Conflicted: Duplicated IP address.
● Illegal Login: Incorrect user ID or password.
● Record/Capture Exception: No space for saving recorded files or captured images.
● Hot Spare Exception: Disconnected with the working device.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Exceptions.
2. Choose the Alarm trigger methods as you demand.
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Figure 7-13 Exceptions Setup
7.1.6 Set Alarm Response Actions
Alarm response actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Event Hint
Display, Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Trigger
Alarm Output and Send Email.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Exceptions.
2. Check Enable Event Hint.
Note
When an event or exception happens, a hint can be displayed on the lower-left corner of live
view image. And you can click the hint icon to check the details. Besides, the event to be
displayed is configurable.
3. Set the type of event to be displayed on the image.
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Figure 7-14 Event Hint Settings
4. Choose the linkage action.
Full Screen Monitoring
When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor (VGA, HDMI or BNC monitor) display in full
screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
If alarms are triggered simultaneously in several channels, their full-screen images will be
switched at an interval of 10 seconds (default dwell time). A different dwell time can be set
by going to Menu → Configuration → Live View.
Auto-switch will terminate once the alarm stops and you will be taken back to the Live View
interface.
Note
You must select during Trigger Channel settings the channel(s) you want to make full screen
monitoring.
Audible Warning
Trigger an audible beep when an alarm is detected.
Notify Surveillance Center
Sends an exception or alarm signal to remote alarm host when an event occurs. The alarm
host refers to the PC installed with Remote Client.
Note
The alarm signal will be transmitted automatically at detection mode when remote alarm
host is configured.
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Send Email
Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected. Refer to
Configure Email for details.
Trigger Alarm Output
Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered. Refer to Trigger Alarm Output for
details.
5. Click OK.
7.1.7 Trigger Alarm Output
Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Alarm → Alarm Output.
2. Select an alarm output and set alarm name and dwell time. Click Schedule to set the arming
schedule of alarm output.
Note
If Dwell Time is set as Manually Clear, you can clear it only by going to Menu → Manual →
Alarm.
Figure 7-15 Alarm Output Setup
3. Set up arming schedule of the alarm output.
Choose one day of a week and up to 8 time periods can be set within each day.
Note
Time periods shall not be repeated or overlapped.
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Figure 7-16 Set Arming Schedule of Alarm Output
4. Repeat the above steps to set up arming schedule of other days of a week. You can also use
Copy to copy an arming schedule to other days.
5. Click OK to complete the video tampering settings of the alarm output No..
6. You can also copy the above settings to another channel.
Figure 7-17 Copy Settings of Alarm Output
7.1.8 Trigger or Clear Alarm Output Manually
Sensor alarm can be triggered or cleared manually. If Manually Clear is selected in the dwell time
of an alarm output, the alarm can be cleared only by clicking Clear in the following interface.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Manual → Alarm
2. Select the alarm output you want to trigger or clear and make related operations.
● 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 output.
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7.2 VCA Alarm
The NVR supports the VCA detection alarm sent by IP camera. The VCA detection must be enabled
and configured on the IP camera settings interface first.
Note
● All VCA detection must be supported by the connected IP camera.
● Please refer to the User Manual of Network Camera for the detailed instructions for the all VCA
detection types.
7.2.1 Intrusion Detection
Intrusion detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which enter and loiter in a
pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
Steps
1. Enter Menu → Camera → VCA.
2. Select a camera to configure the VCA.
Note
You can check Save VCA Picture to save captured pictures of VCA detection.
3. Set VCA detection type as Intrusion Detection.
4. Check Enable.
5. Click to configure the trigger channel, arming schedule and linkage actions.
6. Click Rule Settings to set the intrusion detection rules. Set the following parameters.
Note
Up to 4 rules can be configured.
Threshold
Range [1s-10s], the threshold for the time of the object loitering in the region. When the
duration of the object in the defined detection area is longer than the set time, the alarm will
be triggered.
Sensitivity
Range [1-100]. The value of the sensitivity defines the size of the object which can trigger the
alarm. The higher the value is, the more easily the detection alarm can be triggered.
Percentage
Range [1-100]. Percentage defines the ratio of the in-region part of the object which can
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trigger the alarm. For example, if the percentage is set as 50%, when the object enters the
region and occupies half of the whole region, the alarm is triggered.
7. Click and draw a quadrilateral in the preview window by specifying four vertexes of the
detection region, and right click to complete drawing. Only one region can be configured.
Note
You can use the to clear the existing virtual line and re-draw it.
Figure 7-18 Draw Area for Intrusion Detection
8. Click Apply to save the settings.
7.2.2 Line Crossing Detection
This function can be used for detecting people, vehicles and objects cross a set virtual line. The line
crossing direction can be set as bidirectional, from left to right or from right to left. And you can
set the duration for the alarm response actions, such as full screen monitoring, audible warning,
etc.
Steps
1. Enter Menu → Camera → VCA.
2. Select the camera to configure the VCA.
Note
You can check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of VCA detection.
3. Select VCA detection type as Line Crossing Detection.
4. Check Enable.
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5. Click to configure the trigger channel, arming schedule and linkage actions for the line crossing
detection alarm.
6. Click Rule Settings to set the line crossing detection rules.
Note
Up to 4 rules can be configured.
1) Select Direction as A<->B, A->B or A<-B.
A<->B
Only the arrow on the B side shows; when an object going across the configured line with
both direction can be detected and alarms are triggered.
A->B
Only the object crossing the configured line from the A side to the B side can be detected.
B->A
Only the object crossing the configured line from the B side to the A side can be detected.
2) Click-and-drag the slider to set the detection sensitivity.
Sensitivity
Range [1-100]. The higher the value is, the more easily the detection alarm can be
triggered.
3) Click OK to save the rule settings and back to the line crossing detection settings interface.
7. Click and set two points in the preview window to draw a virtual line.
Note
You can use the to clear the existing virtual line and re-draw it.
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Figure 7-19 Draw Line for Line Crossing Detection
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Chapter 8 Network Settings
8.1 Configure General Settings
Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network.
2. Select General.
Figure 8-1 Network Settings
3. Configure related parameters.
MTU
The valid value range of MTU is 500 - 9676.
DHCP
If the DHCP server is available, you can check Enable DHCP to automatically obtain an IP
address and other network settings from that server.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
8.2 Configure Wi-Fi
The device can work as a wireless network router. Follow the steps to setup a network router.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → WIFI.
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Figure 8-2 Wi-Fi Settings
2. Configure wireless network parameters, including Network Bridging, SSID, Security Mode, and
Key.
Network Bridging
Enable device to create a single aggregate network from multiple communication networks
or network segments.
SSID
It is the short for Service Set Identifier. SSID is the Wi-Fi name that the device provides.
Area/Country
Select where the router is used.
Channel
Select the best channel according to your situation.
Security Mode
Select the security protocol for the wireless network.
Encryption Type
It is used to protect information. TKIP and AES are selectable.
Key
Enter the encryption key.
WPS
It is the short of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click the button and then you can connect the
wireless network without password for once.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
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8.3 Configure Advanced Settings
8.3.1 Configuring DDNS
You can set the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access. Prior registration with your ISP is
required before configuring the system to use DDNS.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network.
2. Select DDNS to enter the DDNS Settings interface.
3. Check Enable DDNS to enable this feature.
4. Select DDNS Type as DynDNS, PeanutHull, or NO-IP.
5. Configure Server Address,Device Domain Name,User Name,User Name.
6. Click Apply to save and exit the interface.
8.3.2 Configure NTP Server
A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server can be configured on your NVR to ensure the accuracy of
system date/time.If the NVR is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that
has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address:
210.72.145.44). If the NVR is setup in a more customized network, NTP software can be used to
establish a NTP server used for time synchronization.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network → NTP.
2. Check Enable NTP.
3. Configure the following NTP settings.
Interval
Time interval between the two synchronizing actions with NTP server. The unit is minute.The
time synchronization interval can be set from1 to 10080min, and the default value is 60min.
NTP Server
IP address of NTP serve.r
NTP Port
Port of NTP server.
4. Click Apply.
8.3.3 Configure More Settings
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network.
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2. Select More Settings to enter the More Settings interface.
Figure 8-3 Configure More Settings
3. Configure the remote alarm host, server port, HTTP port, multicast, RTSP port.
Alarm Host IP/Port
With a remote alarm host configured, the device will send the alarm event or exception
message to the host when an alarm is triggered. The remote alarm host must have the CMS
(Client Management System) software installed. The Alarm Host IP refers to the IP address of
the remote PC on which the CMS (Client Management System) software (e.g., iVMS-4200) is
installed, and the Alarm Host Port must be the same as the alarm monitoring port configured
in the software (default port is 7200).
Multicast IP
The multicast can be configured to realize live view for more than the maximum number of
cameras through network. A multicast address spans the Class-D IP range of 224.0.0.0 to
239.255.255.255. It is recommended to use the IP address ranging from 239.252.0.0 to
239.255.255.255. When adding a device to the CMS (Client Management System) software,
the multicast address must be the same as the device's multicast IP.
RTSP Port
The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is a network control protocol designed for use in
entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The default
RTSP port is 554, and you can change it according to different requirements.
Server Port and HTTP Port
The Server Port should be set to the range of 2000-65535 and it is used for remote client
software access. The HTTP port is used for remote IE access.The default Server Port is 8000
and the HTTP Port is 80, and you can change them according to different requirements.
4. Click Apply to save and exit the interface.
8.3.4 Configure 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.
Before You Start
NVR must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that maintains an SMTP mail server. The
network must also be connected to either an intranet or the Internet depending on the location of
the e-mail accounts to which you want to send notification.
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Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network.
2. Set the IPv4 address, IPv4 subnet mask, IPv4 gateway and the preferred DNS server in the
Network Settings menu.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
4. Select the Email tab to enter the Email Settings interface.
Figure 8-4 Email Settings
5. Configure the following email settings.
Enable Server Authentication
Check it to enable the server authentication feature.
User Name
The user name of sender’s account registered on the SMTP server.
Password
The password of sender’s account registered on the SMTP server.
SMTP Server
The SMTP Server IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com).
SMTP Port
The SMTP port. The default TCP/IP port used for SMTP is 25.
Enable SSL/TLS
Click Enable SSL/TLS if required by the SMTP server.
Sender
The name of sender.
Sender's Address
The Email address of sender.
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Select Receivers
Select the receiver. Up to 3 receivers can be configured.
Receiver
The name of user to be notified.
Receiver's Address
The Email address of user to be notified.
Enable Attached Picture
Check Enable Attached Picture if you want to send email with attached alarm images. The
interval is the time of two adjacent alarm images. You can also set SMTP port and enable SSL
here.
Interval
The interval refers to the time between two actions of sending attached pictures.
6. Click Apply to save the email settings.
7. You can click Test to test whether your email settings work.
8.3.5 Configuring NAT
Two ways are provided for port mapping to realize the remote access via the cross-segment
network, UPnP™ and manual mapping.
Before You Start
If you want to enable the UPnP™ function of the device, you must enable the UPnP™ function of
the router to which your device is connected. When the network working mode of the 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.
UPnP™：Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) can permit the device seamlessly discover the presence
of other network devices on the network 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.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Network → NAT.
Figure 8-5 UPnP™ Settings
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2. Check UPnP.
3. Select Mapping Type as Manual or Auto.
– If you select Auto, the Port Mapping items are read-only, and the external ports are set by
the router automatically.
– If you select Manual as the mapping type, you can edit the external port on your demand by
clicking to activate the External Port Settings dialog box.
Note
● External Port indicates the port No. for port mapping in the router.
● The value of the RTSP port No. should be 554 or between 1024 and 65535, while the value
of the other ports should be between 1 and 65535 and the value must be different from
each other. If multiple devices are configured for the UPnP™ settings under the same
router, the value of the port No. for each device should be unique.
4. Enter the virtual server setting page of router; fill in the blank of Internal Source Port with the
internal port value, the blank of External Source Port with the external port value, and other
required contents.
Figure 8-6 Setting Virtual Server Item
● Each item should be corresponding with the device port, including server port, http port,
RTSP port and https port.
● The above virtual server setting interface is for reference only, it may be different due to
different router manufactures. Please contact the manufacture of router if you have any
problems with setting virtual server.
8.4 Check Network Traffic
You can check the network traffic to obtain real-time information of NVR such as linking status,
MTU, sending/receiving rate, etc.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Net Detect.
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Figure 8-7 Network Traffic
2. You can view the sending rate and receiving rate information on the interface. The traffic data is
refreshed every 1 second.
8.5 Configure Network Detection
You can obtain network connecting status of NVR through the network detection function,
including network delay, packet loss, etc.
8.5.1 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Net Detect.
2. Enter Destination Address.
Figure 8-8 Network Detection
3. Click Test to start testing network delay and packet loss.
Result
The testing result pops up on the window. If the testing is failed, the error message box will pop up
as well.
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Figure 8-9 Testing Result of Network Delay and Packet Loss
8.5.2 Export Network Packet
The captured network data packet can be exported to USB flash drive, or other local backup
devices.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Net Detect → Network Detection.
2. Select a backup device in Device Name.
Note
Click Refresh if the connected local backup device cannot be displayed. When it fails to detect
the backup device, please check whether it is compatible with the device. You can format the
backup device if the format is incorrect.
Figure 8-10 Export Network Packet
3. Click Export to start exporting.
4. Click OK after the exporting is completed.
Note
Up to 1 MB data can be exported each time.
8.5.3 Check the Network Status
You can check your network status, and quickly set the network parameters if the network is
abnormal.
Go to Menu → Maintenance → Net Detect → Network Detection. Click Status at the lower- right
corner.
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Figure 8-11 Network Status Checking
If the checking result is normal, you will receive a pop-up message. If the network status is not
normal, you can click Network to set network parameters.
8.5.4 Check Network Statistics
You can check the network status to obtain the real-time network bandwidth information.
Go to Menu → Maintenance → Net Detect → Network Stat.. The bandwidth of IP Camera,
Remote Live View, Remote Playback, Net Receive Idle and Net Send Idle will be listed.
You can click Refresh to get the latest status.
Figure 8-12 Network Stat.
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Chapter 9 HDD Management
9.1 Initialize HDDs
A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be initialized before using it with your device.
Initializing the HDD will erase all data on it.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → HDD → General.
Figure 9-1 HDD Information
2. Select HDD(s) for initialization.
3. Click Init.
4. Click OK to start initialization.
Figure 9-2 HDD Status
After the HDD is initialized, its status will be changed from "Uninitialized" to "Normal".
9.2 Configure Quota Mode
Each camera can be configured with allocated quota for the storage of recorded files or captured
pictures.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → HDD → Advanced.
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Figure 9-3 Storage Mode Settings
2. Set Mode as Quota.
3. Select a camera for quota.
4. Enter the storage capacity in Max. Record Capacity (GB) and Max. Picture Capacity (GB).
5. Optional: Click Copy to copy the quota settings of the current camera to other cameras.
6. Click Apply.
Note
If the quota capacity is set to 0, then all cameras will use the total capacity of HDD for record
and picture capture.
9.3 Configure HDD Error Alarms
You can configure the HDD error alarms when the HDD status is "Uninitialized" or "Abnormal".
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → Exceptions.
2. Set Exception Type as HDD Error.
3. Select HDD error alarm type(s).
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Figure 9-4 Configure HDD Error Alarm
4. If you have checked Trigger Alarm Output, you shall select its alarm output.
5. Click Apply.
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Chapter 10 System Management
10.1 View System Information
You can view the device information, device model, serial number, firmware, etc.
Go to Menu → Maintenance → System Info. You can view the system information in Device Info,
Camera, Record, Alarm, Network, and HDD.
Figure 10-1 Device Information
Note
You can add the device to your mobile client software (iVMS-4500) by scanning the QR code.
10.2 Configure General Settings
You can configure the BNC output standard, VGA output resolution, mouse pointer speed in Menu
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→ Configuration → General → General.
Figure 10-2 General Settings
Language
The system language. Default language is English.
Output Standard
Set it to NTSC or PAL, it must be the same with the video input standard.
Resolution
You can configure the VGA resolution and HDMI resolution respectively. Up to 4K (3840 × 2160)
resolution is selectable for the HDMI output.
Enable Wizard
Enable/disable the wizard when the device starts up.
Enable Password
Enable/disable the use of the login password.
10.3 Configure DST Settings
Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks during the lighter months so that
evenings have more daylight and mornings have less.
Go to Menu → Configuration → General → DST Settings. You can check Auto DST Adjustment, or
check Enable DST to manually set the date of the DST period.
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Figure 10-3 DST Settings
10.4 Manage User Accounts
The default user name for administrator is "admin", and you can set the password of admin during
activation. Administrator has the permission to add, delete user, and configure user parameters.
10.4.1 Add a User
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → User → User Management.
Figure 10-4 User Management
2. Click Add.
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Figure 10-5 Add User
3. Set parameters for the new user.
Password
Set the password for the user.
Level
Set the user level to Operator or Guest. Different user levels have different operating
permission.
Operator
Operator has the permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and all operating
permission in Camera Configuration by default.
Guest
Guest has no permission of Two-way Audio in Remote Configuration and only has the
local/remote playback in the Camera Configuration by default.
User’s MAC Address
If it is enabled, it only allows the specified MAC address to access your device.
Caution
Strong Password Recommended–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your
own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to
increase the security of your product. We also recommend that you reset your password
regularly. Especially in the high security systems, resetting the password monthly or weekly can
better protect your product.
4. Click OK.
The added new user will be displayed on the user list.
5. Click of the user to set the user permission.
6. Set the operating permission of Local Configuration, Remote Configuration and Camera
Configuration.
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Local Configuration
Local Log Search
Searching and viewing logs and system information of your device.
Local Parameters Settings
Configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and importing/exporting
configuration files.
Local Camera Management
Adding, deleting and editing of IP cameras.
Local Advanced Operation
Operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading system
firmware, clearing I/O alarm output.
Local Shutdown Reboot
Shutting down or rebooting the device.
Remote Configuration
Remote Log Search
Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the device.
Remote Parameters Settings
Remotely configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters and
importing/exporting configuration files.
Remote Camera Management
Remote adding, deleting and editing of the IP cameras.
Remote Serial Port Control
Configuring settings for RS-232 and RS-485 ports.
Remote Video Output Control
Sending remote button control signal.
Two-Way Audio
Realizing two-way radio between the remote client and the device.
Remote Alarm Control
Remotely arming (notify alarm and exception message to the remote client) and
controlling the alarm output.
Remote Advanced Operation
Remotely operating HDD management (initializing HDD, setting HDD property), upgrading
system firmware, clearing I/O alarm output.
Remote Shutdown/Reboot
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Remotely shutting down or rebooting the device.
Camera Configuration
Remote Live View
Remotely viewing live video of the selected camera(s).
Local Manual Operation
Locally starting/stopping manual recording and alarm output of the selected camera(s).
Remote Manual Operation
Remotely starting/stopping manual recording 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).
Local PTZ Control
Locally controlling PTZ movement of the selected camera(s).
Remote PTZ Control
Remotely controlling PTZ movement of the selected camera(s).
Local Video Export
Locally exporting recorded files of the selected camera(s).
7. Click OK.
Note
Only the admin user account has the permission of restoring factory default parameters.
10.4.2 Delete a User
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → User → User Management.
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Figure 10-6 User List
2. Click of the user that requires to be deleted.
3. Enter the admin password,
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes to confirm deleting this user.
10.4.3 Edit a User
For the added user accounts, you can edit the parameters.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Configuration → User → User Management.
2. Select a user from the list.
3. Click .
Figure 10-7 Edit User (Operator/Guest)
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Figure 10-8 Edit User (Admin)
4. Edit the user password.
Operator and Guest
You can edit the user information, including user name, password, permission level and MAC
address.
Admin
You can export GUID, and edit the password, unlock pattern, MAC address, and reserved
email. You are allowed to edit the operator and guest permission by clicking on User
Management interface.
10.5 Configure More Settings
You can configure the device name, device No., auto logout time, menu output mode, etc.
Go to Menu → Configuration → General → More Settings.
Figure 10-9 More Settings
Device No.
The number is used for the remote and keyboard control. It can be set in the range of 1 to 255,
and the default No. is 255.
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Auto Logout
Set timeout time for menu inactivity. E.g., when the timeout time is set to 5 Minutes, then the
system will exit from the current operation menu to live view screen after 5 minutes of menu
inactivity.
Enable HDMI/VGA Simultaneous Output
You can set the simultaneous output for the HDMI and VGA. For devices with 16-ch IP video
inputs, enable this function will make 4K resolution of HDMI unavailable.
Menu Output Mode
Choose to display the menu on HDMI or VGA. When Auto is selected, and both HDMI and VGA
outputs are connected, the device will detect and set the HDMI as the menu output.
10.6 Search & Export Log Files
The operation, alarm, exception and information of the device can be stored in log files, which can
be viewed and exported.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Log Information.
Figure 10-10 Log Search
2. Set the log search conditions
3. Click Search.
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Figure 10-11 Log Search Results
Note
Up to 2000 log files can be displayed each time.
The matched log files will be displayed on the search result list.
4. Optional: Click or double click the log to view its detailed information.
5. Optional: Click to view the related video files if available.
6. Click Export to export the log files, or click Export All on the previous interface to export all log
files to a USB flash drive.
1) Select a USB flash drive in Device Name.
2) Select a format of the log files.
3) Optional: Click New Folder to create a new folder in the USB flash drive.
4) Optional: Click Format to format the USB flash drive before exporting.
5) Click Export.
Note
Please connect the USB flash drive to the device before exporting log files.
10.7 Import/Export Configuration File
The configuration files of the device can be exported to local device for backup; and the
configuration files of one device can be imported to multiple devices if they are to be configured
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with the same parameters.
10.7.1 Import Configuration File
Before You Start
Prepare a USB flash drive that contains the configuration file, and insert it to the device.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Import/Export.
Figure 10-12 Import/Export Config File
2. Select the USB flash drive from Device Name.
3. Select the configuration file.
4. Click Import.
5. Enter the admin password.
6. Click OK. The device will restart automatically.
10.7.2 Export Configuration File
Before You Start
Prepare a USB flash drive, and insert it into the device.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Import/Export.
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Figure 10-13 Import/Export Config File
2. Select the USB flash drive from Device Name.
3. Click Export.
4. Enter the admin password
5. Click OK.
10.8 Upgrade System
10.8.1 Upgrade by Local Backup Device
Use a local backup device, such as a USB flash drive, to upgrade your device.
Before You Start
● Prepare a local backup device, such as a USB flash drive.
● Ensure the local backup device contains the upgrade file, and insert it to the device.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Upgrade → Local Upgrade.
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Figure 10-14 Local Upgrade
2. Select the backup device from Device Name.
3. Select the upgrade file.
4. Click Upgrade.
5. Waiting for the upgrade progress. The device will restart automatically.
10.8.2 Upgrade by FTP
You can upgrade your device via FTP.
Before You Start
● Ensure the network connection of the PC (running FTP server) and the device is valid and
correct.
● Run the FTP server on the PC and copy the firmware into the corresponding directory of your
PC.
Steps
1. Go to Menu → Maintenance → Upgrade → FTP.
Figure 10-15 FTP Upgrade
2. Enter the FTP server address.
3. Click Upgrade.
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4. Waiting for the upgrade progress. The device will restart automatically.
10.9 Reset Password by GUID
The GUID file must be exported and saved in the USB flash drive after you have activated the
device or edited the admin user account.
Steps
1. On the user login interface, click Forgot Password.
2. Select the password resetting type to Verify by GUID.
3. Insert the USB flash drive that contains GUID file.
4. Select the GUID file from the USB flash drive.
5. Click Import to import the file to the device
6. After the GUID file is successfully imported, enter the reset password interface to set the new
admin password.
7. Click OK to set the new password.
Note
When the new password is set, the original GUID file will be invalid.
What to do next
You can export the new GUID file to the USB flash drive for future password resetting.
10.10 Restore Default Settings
Go to Menu → Maintenance → Default. Select a restore type from the following three options.
The device will restart automatically after restoring to the default settings.
Restore Defaults
Restore all parameters, except the network (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU,
NIC working mode, default route, server port, etc.) and user account parameters, to the factory
default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore all parameters to the factory default settings.
Restore to Inactive
Restore the device to the inactive status.
Note
Factory Defaults and Restore to Inactivate will restore added network cameras to factory settings.
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Figure 10-16 Restore Defaults
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Chapter 11 Appendix
11.1 Glossary
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 1080P and the sub-stream having a maximum
resolution of CIF.
DVR
Acronym for Digital Video Recorder. A DVR is device that is able to accept video signals from
analog cameras, compress the signal and store it on its hard drives.
HDD
Acronym for Hard Disk Drive. A storage medium which stores digitally encoded data on platters
with magnetic surfaces.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network application protocol used by devices
(DHCP clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol
network.
HTTP
Acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A protocol to transfer hypertext request and
information between servers and browsers over a network.
PPPoE
PPPoE, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, is a network protocol for encapsulating Point-to-
Point Protocol (PPP) frames inside Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services where
individual users connect to the ADSL transceiver (modem) over Ethernet and in plain Metro
Ethernet networks.
DDNS
Dynamic DNS is a method, protocol, or network service that provides the capability for a
networked device, such as a router or computer system using the Internet Protocol Suite, to
notify a domain name server to change, in real time (ad-hoc) the active DNS configuration of its
configured hostnames, addresses or other information stored in DNS.
Hybrid DVR
A hybrid DVR is a combination of a DVR and NVR.
NTP
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Acronym for Network Time Protocol. A protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of
computers over a network.
NTSC
Acronym for National Television System Committee. NTSC is an analog television standard used
in such countries as the United States and Japan. Each frame of an NTSC signal contains 525
scan lines at 60Hz.
NVR
Acronym for Network Video Recorder. An NVR can be a PC-based or embedded system used for
centralized management and storage for IP cameras, IP Domes and other DVRs.
PAL
Acronym for Phase Alternating Line. PAL is also another video standard used in broadcast
televisions systems in large parts of the world. PAL signal contains 625 scan lines at 50Hz.
PTZ
Acronym for Pan, Tilt, Zoom. PTZ cameras are motor driven systems that allow the camera to
pan left and right, tilt up and down and zoom in and out.
USB
Acronym for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a plug-and-play serial bus standard to interface devices
to a host computer.
11.2 Frequently Asked Questions
11.2.1 Why is there a part of channels displaying “No Resource” or
turning black screen in multi-screen of live view?
Reason
1. Sub-stream resolution or bitrate settings is inappropriate.
2. Connecting sub-stream failed.
Solution
1. Go to Camera → Video Parameters → Sub-Stream. Select the channel, and turn down the
resolution and max. bitrate (resolution shall be less than 720p, max. bitrate shall be less than
2048 Kbps).
Note
If your video recorder notifies not support this function, you can log in to the camera, and
adjust video parameters via web browser.
2. Properly set the sub-stream resolution and max. bitrate (resolution shall be less than 720p,
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max. bitrate shall be less than 2048 Kbps), then delete the channel and add it back again.
11.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying not support the stream type?
Reason
The camera encoding format mismatches with the video recorder.
Solution
If the camera is using H.265/MJPEG for encoding, but video recorder does not support
H.265/MJPEG, change the camera encoding format to the same as video recorder.
11.2.3 Why is the video recorder notifying risky password after adding
network camera?
Reason
The camera password is too weak.
Solution
Change the camera password.
Warning
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8
characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we
recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting
the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
11.2.4 How to improve the playback image quality?
Reason
Recording parameter settings are inappropriate.
Solution
Go to Camera → Video Parameters. Increase resolution and max. bitrate, and try again.
11.2.5 How to confirm the video recorder is using H.265 to record
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video?
Solution
Check if the encoding type at live view toolbar is H.265.
11.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant?
Reason
1. When the video recorder is using event recording, it only records video when event occurs.
Hence the video may not be continuous.
2. Exception occurs, such as the device offline, HDD error, record exception, network camera
offline, etc.
Solution
1. Ensure the recording type is continuous recording.
2. Go to Maintenance → Log Information. Search the log file during the video time period. See if
there are unexpected events, such as HDD error, record exception, etc.
11.2.7 When adding network camera, the video recorder notifies
network is unreachable.
Reason
1. The IP address or port of network camera is incorrect.
2. The network between video recorder and camera is disconnected
Solution
1. Go to Camera → Camera → IP Camera. Click of the selected camera, and edit its IP
address and port. Ensure the video recorder and camera is using the same port.
2. Go to Maintenance → Network → Detection. Enter the IP address of network camera in
Destination Address, and click Test to see if the network is reachable.
11.2.8 Why is the IP address of network camera being changed
automatically?
Reason
When network camera and video recorder are using the same switch but in different subnet, the
video recorder will change the IP address of network camera to the same subnet as itself.
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Solution
When adding camera, click Custom Add to add camera.
11.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict?
Reason
The video recorder uses the same IP address as other devices.
Solution
Change the IP address of video recorder. Ensure it is not the same as other devices.
11.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when the video recorder is playing
back by single or multi-channel cameras?
Reason
HDD read/write exception.
Solution
Export the video, and play it with other devices. If it plays normally on other device, change your
HDD, and try again.
11.2.11 Why does my video recorder make a beeping sound after
booting?
Reason
1. The front panel is not fastened (for the device which its front panel is removable).
2. HDD error, or do not have HDD.
Solution
1. If it makes continuous beeps, and your device's front panel is removable, ensure the front
panel is fastened.
2. If it makes non-continuous beeps (3 long, 2 short), take HDD error as an example, check if the
device has installed HDD. If not, you can go to System → Event → Normal Event → Exception,
and uncheck Event Hint Configuration to disable HDD error event hint.
Check if the HDD is initialized. If not, go to Storage > Storage Device to initialize the HDD.
Check if the HDD is broken. You can change it, and try again.
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detection?
Reason
1. The recording schedule is incorrect.
2. The motion detection event setting is incorrect.
3. HDD exception.
Solution
1. The recording schedule is setup correctly by following the steps listed in Configuring
Record/Capture Schedule.
2. The motion detection area is configured correctly. The channels are being triggered for motion
detection (See Configuring Motion Detection).
3. Check if the device has installed HDD.
Check if the HDD is initialized. If not, go to Storage > Storage Device to initialize the HDD.
Check if the HDD is broken. You can change it, and try again.
11.2.13 Why is the sound quality not good in recording video?
Reason
1. The audio input device does not have a good effect in sound collection.
2. Interference in transmission.
3. The audio parameter is not properly set.
Solution
1. Check if the audio input device is working properly. You can change another audio input
device, and try again.
2. Check the audio transmission line. Ensure all lines are well connected or welded, and there is
no electromagnetic interference.
3. Adjust the audio volume according to the environment and audio input device.
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