ANVR-8 - Video recorder AIRLIVE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	8-Channel Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Brand	AirLive
Model	ANVR-8
Dimensions (W x D x H)	315 x 240 x 48 mm (1U Rackmount)
Weight	Approximately 2.5 kg
Power Supply	DC 12V, 5A external adapter
Power Consumption	≤ 30W (without HDD)
Video Input	8 channels via RJ45 (PoE optional)
Video Compression	H.264 / H.265
Recording Resolution	Up to 8MP per channel
Storage	1 x SATA HDD (up to 10TB, not included)
Network Interface	1 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
USB Ports	2 x USB 2.0 (front and rear)
Audio	1-ch audio input, 1-ch audio output (RCA)
Alarm I/O	4 alarm inputs, 1 relay output
Remote Access	Web browser, mobile app (iOS/Android)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Maintenance	Keep ventilated; clean dust from vents monthly
Safety	CE, FCC certified; use only supplied power adapter
Spare Parts	Power adapter, remote control (optional)
Reparability	Hard drive and fan user-replaceable

Frequently Asked Questions - ANVR-8 AIRLIVE

How do I set up the ANVR-8 for the first time?

Connect the NVR to your network via Ethernet, attach a monitor to the VGA or HDMI port, power on, and follow the on-screen wizard. You'll need to set an admin password and configure network settings.

What hard drives are compatible with the ANVR-8?

The ANVR-8 supports a single 3.5-inch SATA hard drive up to 10TB. For surveillance use, recommend WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk series.

Can I view live footage remotely?

Yes, you can view live or recorded footage via a web browser (using the NVR's IP address) or using the AirLive Pro mobile app for iOS and Android.

Does the ANVR-8 support PoE cameras?

The standard ANVR-8 does not have built-in PoE ports. You will need an external PoE switch if your cameras require power over Ethernet. Alternatively, use power adapters for each camera.

How do I reset the admin password?

Perform a factory reset by pressing and holding the reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds while the device is powered on. This will reset all settings including the password.

What video compression formats are supported?

The NVR supports H.264 and H.265 compression, which reduces bandwidth and storage usage while maintaining high video quality.

Can I record audio?

Yes, the NVR has one audio input (RCA) for audio recording. Ensure your IP cameras also support audio input and that the channel is configured for audio.

How many cameras can I connect?

The ANVR-8 supports up to 8 IP cameras. Cameras must be compatible with ONVIF or AirLive's proprietary protocol.

What is the warranty period?

AirLive typically offers a 2-year limited warranty for the ANVR-8. Contact your local distributor for detailed terms.

How do I update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the AirLive support website. Access the NVR's web interface, go to System > Firmware Upgrade, and upload the file. Do not power off during update.

USER MANUAL ANVR-8 AIRLIVE

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ANVR8/16

Network Video Recorder

Quick Start Guide

Important Safety Instructions

This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety for indoor usage. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
■ Do not use this product near any liquids.
■ Do not place this product on an unstable surface.
■ Do not drop or shake the product.
■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power supply and power cord.
■ Never connect other uncertain power supply to this product as it
■ may cause dangerous voltage or short out that could result in a fire or electric shock.
■ Do not put this product in an airtight space. Keep cooling system unobstructed.
■ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
■ Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

FCC statements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

LVD/EMC Directive

This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.

WEEE Directive-2012/19/EU

The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner.

Battery Directive-2013/56/EC

Battery in the product complies with the European Battery Directive 2013/56/EC. For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.

Hard Drive installation

There is no Hard drive built into NVR product by default. To store your media data, you must buy at least one 3.5 inch or 2.5-inch Hard Drive and install it by yourself.

An example for hard drive screws holes diagram is shown below:

Installing steps:

Important: Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installation.

1. Loosen screws on the rear panel and both sides. Remove the cover.

1. Tighten the 4 screws through hard drive screws holes, connect the data and power cables

1. Slide the hard drive into the screw slots. Tighten all screws.

1. Connect the HDD data and power plug to recorder main board.

2. Put the cover back and tighten all the cover screws.

Product panel View

■ Rear Panel ANVR

Notice: Picture are for reference only. The actual NVR may vary in appearance.

System Connection Diagram

■ Setup example with Router and PoE switch.

Important:

It's recommended to use Cat5e or above standard 4 pairs UTP for PoE network communication.

Power on and setup NVR following Wizard

After switching on, the recorder system Startup Wizard will pop up to guide you setup your system quickly.

Select your familiar language

Login with default admin account

Default Password

Username: admin

Password: 123456

Change a strong password for admin

It's highly recommended to set up a strong password at least 8 characters that contain 3 kinds of characters above included in letters, digits, and special characters. (except / \: * ? ' " < > | %)

Set a pattern for unlocking the NVR more friendly

You can Skip if you do not want to use the unlock pattern feature.

Time and time zone setup

Network configuration

DHCP mode is enabled for obtaining IP address configurations automatically when there is a router or DHCP server connected in the LAN network.

If the NVR is not connected to a router or DHCP server, the NVR will set itself to 192.168.1.30 by default. You can set your PC IP address to 192.168.1.* to access the device in the local area network.

Start-up task bar

Menu: go to settings menu.

Playback: search video and playback video files.

Shutdown: shutdown or reboot this system

Right-click menu

Adding IP camera

Adding camera to NVR

1. Make sure your camera can support PoE function or not.
2. PoE camera: Connect the PoE camera to your network switch PoE port via Cat5e (4 pairs UTP) cable.
3. No PoE camera: Connect the camera to your network switch port via Cat5e cable.
   Then connect the camera power supply to camera power jack.
4. Connect NVR LAN Port to the same network switch with cameras.
5. Go to NVR Menu -> Camera -> Refresh, search and add camera manually.

Important:

If the NVR cannot recognize your camera, please check the camera IP address configuration using the camera search tool to assign the same IP schema to the cameras. (e.g., NVR:192.168.1.130, IP cameras: 192.168.1.131, 192.168.1.132 ...)
If the camera is listed on NVR but no video is displayed, then please double-check the password when adding.
It is recommended to use static IP addresses both on NVR and cameras for more stable working in daily use.

Setup Recording

The NVR will start 7*24hrs continuous recording once camera added. This is the most reliable way to store your video/audio in daily use. Motion only recording will extend the recording time before the recordings are over written

Follow the steps blow to enable Motion/Event recording:

1. Go to Main Menu -> Storage -> Hard Disk. Check the HDD status, make sure it's Normal and Read/Write.

No.	Total(GB)	Free(GB)	Status	Type	Usage	Property	Configure
1	5589.03	5247.25	Normal	Local	Recording/Snapshot	Read/Write

1. Go to Storage -> Recording, Edit the Schedule to Motion or Event.

1. Go to Main Menu -> Alarm -> Motion -> Motion Detection. Enable Motion detection on each channel.

1. Test to be sure motion is detected and the NVR is recording the motion.

Move around in front of the camera, the icon v is display at the top-right corner on each channel. If the icon does not appear, you should access camera web interface configurations and enable motion detection manually.

Important:

Some third-party cameras cannot enable motion detection function via NVR menu directly, you should access camera web interface to enable Motion Detection.

*Intelligent Smart VCA functions

*NVR VCA Capabilities:

Face Recognition	Face Detection, Face Comparison
Perimeter Protection	Cross Line Intrusion Detection, Enter Area / Leave Area
Mixed-Traffic Detection	Vehicle Detection, Human Body Detection
People Counting	People Flow Counting, Crowd Density Monitoring, Counting Report
Exception Detection & Statistics	Defocus Detection, Scene Change Detection, Object Removed Object Left Behind, Auto Tracking

Human Body Detection

Vehicle Detection

Intrusion Detection

*Note:

Different camera models may have different functions, the pictures above are for reference only.

General video playback

Go to Start -> Playback or right-click menu Playback to get into the playback interface.

Select the desired date and camera then click timeline to start playback.

In this interface, cut video, copy to USB, playback USB files, snapshot functions are available.

VCA playback

Go to Start -> Playback or right-click menu Playback to get into the playback interface, select Video Retrieval for VCA type event video search.

Remote access via mobile phone

This NVR supports Android and iPhone app remote access. Follow the steps below to make it work:

1. Search Guard Viewer in Google Play or Apple Store, or scan the QR code to download and install the app.

Guard Viewer

Android iPhone

1. Go to Main Menu -> Network -> Basic -> P2P, make sure the Enable P2P is checked, Add Without Signup is checked and the Device Status is Online.

1. Open the Guard Viewer app, and tap +Add scan the QR code in above step.

Scan to add device (except VMS) without signup. Make sure the device has enabled this function and has a strong password.

Manual Add

Auto Search in LAN

Add Wi-Fi Device

192.168.100.187(NVR)

Start Live View

Edit

Bind Cloud Account

Alarm Output

Delete

Note:

It's more Secure via Sign Up and scan to bind the device to a master account. It will reduce the risk of admin password leakage and easy to share with your family.

4. Live view and playback on mobile phone via app

Alarm Out

PTZ

2-way Audio

Favorites

Close All

Live View

Split

Pause

Speed

Close All

Important:

A strong login password for NVR is required to use Add Without Signup. Everyone can scan the device QR code to add this device to the app.
It's highly recommended to register an account and sign into the app with the account to bind the NVR to app. This is the most reliable usage for this series NVR.
■ Once the NVR is added to the app account, the first account will become the owner and other users cannot add the NVR to their app until you share it manually.

Remote view NVR via Web Browser

For local IP address access enter the NVR IP address into the address bar of a browser to get into the NVR Web interface. You may be prompted to install the Webplayer plug-in during the first-time login into the web interface.

For Internet remote cloud access, please go to https://www.star4live.com

Sign up or login to your account to view your device via cloud management service interface.

Admin Password Reset

Click Forgot Password on the Login page, Scan the QR code with the Guard Viewer APP, and an email with a Security code will be sent to your email address. After entering the Security code, you can change the password.