ZNR-220P - Video recorder ACTi - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Brand	ACTi
Model	ZNR-220P
Dimensions (W x D x H)	300 x 200 x 44 mm (1U rackmount)
Weight	2.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 60W
Video Input Channels	Up to 16 IP cameras
Recording Resolution	Up to 4K (3840x2160)
Storage Capacity	Supports up to 2 SATA HDDs (each up to 10TB)
Network Interface	2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Main Functions	Real-time recording, playback, remote access, motion detection, event notification
Compatibility	ONVIF Profile S/G/T compliant IP cameras
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Maintenance	Regularly clean dust from vents; check HDD health via software
Safety Precautions	Use in dry environment; avoid power surges; proper grounding
Spare Parts & Repairability	Hard drives, power supply, fan; user-replaceable HDDs
General Information	Requires active network connection; firmware updates via web interface

Frequently Asked Questions - ZNR-220P ACTi

How do I set up the ACTi ZNR-220P NVR?

Connect the NVR to your network via Ethernet, plug in the power, and power on. Access the web interface using the default IP (check router DHCP list). Follow the setup wizard to add cameras and configure recording.

What is the maximum storage capacity?

The ZNR-220P supports up to 20TB total storage via two internal SATA hard drives (each up to 10TB). Use surveillance-grade HDDs for reliability.

Can I access the NVR remotely?

Yes, you can access the NVR remotely using the ACTi mobile app or web browser. Ensure port forwarding is configured on your router for remote access.

Which cameras are compatible?

The NVR supports ONVIF Profile S/G/T compliant IP cameras. It also works best with ACTi cameras for full feature integration.

How do I upgrade the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the ACTi website. Log into the NVR web interface, go to System > Firmware Upgrade, and upload the file. Do not power off during upgrade.

What recording modes are available?

Continuous recording, motion-triggered recording, schedule-based recording, and event-based recording (alarm or sensor).

How can I view playback?

Use the Playback tab in the web interface or mobile app. Select date/time and channel to review recorded footage. You can export clips to video files.

Is the NVR compatible with NAS or cloud storage?

The ZNR-220P does not natively support NAS or cloud storage. Storage is limited to internal HDDs. However, you can configure remote backup to an FTP server.

What do the LED indicators mean?

Power LED: solid green when on. HDD LED: blinks during read/write. Network LED: indicates link activity. Alarm LED: triggers on events.

How to reset the NVR to factory settings?

Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds while the device is powered on. Alternatively, use the web interface under System > Maintenance > Factory Reset.

USER MANUAL ZNR-220P ACTi

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User's Manual ZNR

2017/08/30

Table of Contents

Preface 5

Safety Information....5

Regulatory Compliance 6

LVD/EMC Directive....6

WEEE Directive-2012/19/EU 6

Part I Local Operations....7

Before You Begin 8

Disk Installation....8

Ports, Interfaces and LEDs....10

Startup....11

Live View 11

Playback....11

Access Using a Web Browser ....11

Shutdown....12

Login....12

Local Operations....12

Initial Configuration 16

Preparation....16

Wizard 16

Live View....19

Live View Status....19

Live View Window Icons....19

Window Toolbar....20

Screen Toolbar 21

Shortcut Menu 22

Sequence Operation....23

Zoom 24

Image Configuration 24

Preview Configuration....25

Channel Configuration 27

Channel Management ....27

OSD Configuration....31

Image Configuration ....31

Privacy Mask Configuration 35

PTZ Control....36

PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window ....36

Setting and Calling a Preset 37

Setting a Preset Patrol....38

Setting a Recorded Patrol....39

Setting Auto Guard 39

Recording and Snapshot......40

Encoding Settings....40

Draw or Edit a Schedule 43

Scheduled Recording and Snapshot 44

Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot 45

Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot....47

Manual Recording and Snapshot....48

Holiday Recording and Snapshot 49

Other Recording and Snapshot Types....50

Playback....51

Instant Playback ....51

Playback Toolbar....51

Playback by Camera and Date....52

Playback in Corridor Mode ....53

Playback by Tag 53

Playback by Event 54

Playback by Smart Search ....54

Playback by External File 55

Playback by Image 55

Playback by POS....55

File Management....56

Backup 57

Recording Backup ....57

Image Backup....58

Alarm 59

Alarm Input and Output....59

Motion Detection....61

Tampering Detection 62

Video Loss....62

VCA....63

Alert 68

Buzzer 68

Alarm-Triggered Actions....69

Manual Alarm 69

VCA Search....70

Behavior Search....70

Face Search 71

People Counting 72

Network Configuration 73

Basic Configuration....73

PPPoE....74

P2P 75

DDNS 76

3G/4G....77

Port....77

Port Mapping 78

Email....80

FTP 81

Multicast 82

Disk Configuration 83

Disk Management....83

Array Configuration....84

Disk Group....86

Space Allocation....86

Advanced Configuration 87

Hard Disk Detection....87

System Configuration....89

Basic Configuration....89

Time Configuration 89

Transaction Configuration....91

Serial Port Configuration....91

User Configuration....92

Security Configuration 93

Hot Spare Configuration 95

System Maintenance....96

System Information....96

Network Information....98

Log Query....100

Import/Export 101

System Restoration ....101

Automatic Maintenance ....101

System Upgrade....102

Shutdown....103

Part II Web-Based Operations....104

Before You Begin....104

Login 105

Live View....106

Playback....112

Configuration....112

Appendix A Typical Applications ...... 113

Typical Application 1....113

Typical Application 2....113

Appendix B Acronyms....114

Appendix C FAQs....115

Preface

This manual describes how to use your NVR locally or on the Web interface.

In this manual, the terms IP camera and IPC refer to the same thing: network camera, which requires a connection to the network. And the IP device mentioned in this manual refers to an IP camera (also known as network camera) or a Digital Video Server (DVS).

Thank you for purchasing our product. Contact your local dealer if you have any questions or feedback. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company. Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. No statement, information, or recommendation in this manual shall constitute formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied.

Safety Information

Read through the instructions carefully before starting installation and operation.

• Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
• This device is a class A product and may cause radio interference. Take measures if necessary.
• Disconnect power before installation and cable connection. Wear antistatic gloves during installation. Use the manufacturer recommended battery. Improper use or replacement of the battery may cause risk of explosion. Dispose of the used battery according to local regulations or the battery manufacturer's instructions. Never dispose of the battery in fire.
  The device is intended for indoor use only. Ensure a proper operating environment, including temperature, humidity, ventilation, power supply, and lightning protection. The device must always be properly grounded. Keep the device from dust, excessive vibration, liquid of any kind, and strong electromagnetic radiation. A sudden power failure may cause device damage or loss of data.
  Take necessary measures to ensure data security and protect from network attack and hacking (when connected to Internet).

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

LVD/EMC Directive

CE This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU an 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.

Part I Local Operations

An NVR supports two types of operations: local operations and web-based remote operations.

With local operations you connect a monitor and a mouse to the NVR and use the mouse to operate. If your NVR has buttons on the front panel or is delivered with a remote control, you may also control your NVR by pressing the front panel buttons or using the remote control.

The NVR has an embedded web server and allows web-based operations. To do this, you need a PC that has a network connection to the NVR and is installed with a web browser. You just need to navigate to the NVR's IP address and log in to the Web interface like you log in to the system locally.

This section describes local operations.

Before You Begin

Please be aware that the parameters that are grayed out on the system user interface (UI) cannot be modified. The parameters and values displayed may vary with device model, and the figures in this manual are for illustration purpose only.

Disk Installation

Choose an option. Use a #1 or #2 screwdriver as needed. All photos are only for illustration.

Option 1 (for 1 or 2 disks)

1. Remove the cover, connect data and power cables to disk(s), and then secure disk(s) with screws.

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1. Connect data and power cables to the motherboard and then install the cover.

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Option 2 (for more than 2 disks)

Open the cover and install hard disks on mounting plate(s).

1. Remove the cover and then secure disks to mounting plate(s) with screws.

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1. Connect data and power cables to disks. Secure mounting plate(s) to the device, and then install the cover.

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Option 3 (for more than 2 disks)

Open the front panel and install hard disks on mounting brackets.

1. Secure the disk to a pair of mounting brackets (L means left and R means right).

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1. Press the latches on both sides (1) and then detach the front panel (2).

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1. Align the disk at the slot and then insert the disk gently.

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1. Push the disk slowly until it clicks. Repeat the steps to install all disks and then close the front panel.

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Ports, Interfaces and LEDs

The ports, interfaces, connectors, power on/off switch and LED indicators may vary with device model. See the following two examples.

LED	Description
PWR(Power)	Steady on: Connected to power.
RUN(Operation)	Steady on: Normal.Blinks: Starting up.
NET(Network)	Steady on: Connected to network.
GUARD(Arming)	Steady on: Arming is enabled.
IR	Steady on: Activated for remote control.Blinks: Authenticating device code.
ALM(Alarm)	Steady on: Device alarm occurred.
HD(Hard disk)	One HD LED only:Steady on: No disk; or disk is abnormal.Blinks: Reading or writing data.One HD LED for each disk:Steady green: Normal.Blinks green: Reading or writing data.Steady red: Abnormal.Blinks red: Rebuilding array.

Startup

Verify installation and cable connection are correct. Connect to power and then turn on the power on/off switch (if applicable). Follow the wizard to complete the basic setup after the NVR starts up.

Live View

Click Menu > Camera > Camera. The discovered cameras are listed. Click + to add a camera. To search a network segment, click Search. If a camera is added but live video is not available, check network connection and make sure the correct camera username and password are set in the system. Modify if necessary.

Playback

Right-click a preview window and then choose Playback to view video recorded on the current day. A 7×24 recording schedule is enabled at delivery and can be edited under Menu > Storage > Recording.

Access Using a Web Browser

Access the NVR using a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) from a connected computer.

Enter the NVR's IP address in the address bar and then press Enter. Install the plugin as prompted. Close all Web browsers when the installaon starts.

Open the Web browser and log in with the correct username and password.

Shutdown

Use the Shutdown menu instead of by disconnecting power or turning off the power on/off switch. A sudden power failure may cause device damage and loss of data.

Login

Use the default username admin and password 123456 for your first login.

CAUTION: The default password is intended only for the first login and should be changed

to a strong one containing at least eight characters including uppercase and lowercase letters, digits and symbols after your first login to ensure security.

1. Right-click anywhere in the window and then choose Menu. The login dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the username from the drop-down list, enter your password, and then click Login.

Local Operations

You can refer to Initial Configuration and complete a quick configuration.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all operations described in this manual are performed with a mouse by the right hand. See Error! Reference source not found. for details.

Mouse Operations

Name	Action	Description
Left button	Click	Select or confirm an item.Select to edit digits, symbols, upper-case or lower-case letters in a field.
	Double-click	Enter or exit full screen mode in live view.
	Drag	Draw or move a rectangle on the screen, for example, a motion detection area.
Right button	Click	Show the shortcut menu.Exit zoom.Exit the current window when Cancel or Exit is displayed.
Wheel	Scroll up or down	Scroll up or down a list or a window; or zoom in or out on a playback progress bar.

Front Panel Buttons

The front panel buttons may vary with NVR model.

Front Panel Buttons 1

Button		Description
		Display the main menu.
		Switch to the next tab on the screen or switch the input method.
		Auxiliary function button.
		Exit the current window.
		△, ▽: Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closed. PTZ stands for pan, tilt, and zoom.□□, ▽: Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.□□, ▽: Variable-speed forward or rewind in full screen.
		Confirm an operation, or start/pause the playback.
		Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a message appears on your monitor. Click Yes.NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you have logged in to the system.

Front Panel Buttons 2

Button	Description
	Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a message appears on your monitor. Click Yes.NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you have logged in to the system.
	Enter 1; or display the main menu.
	Enter 2, A, B, or C; or start instant playback.
	Enter 3, D, E, or F; or start manual recording.
	Enter 4, G, H, or I; or enter the PTZ control interface.
	Enter 5, J, K, or L; or switch the screen layout in live view or playback mode.

Button		Description
		Enter 6, M, N, or O; or enable or disable arming.
		Enter 7, P, Q, R, or S; or take a snapshot.
		Enter 8, T, U, or V.
		Enter 9, W, X, Y, or Z.
		Enter 0 or a space.
		Delete
		Switch the input method.
		Auxiliary function button.
		Exit the current window.
		Switch to the next tab.
		△, ▽: Switch windows or menu items; or control rotation directions of a PTZ camera when the PTZ toolbar is closedK1, Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.▷>, ◀: Variable-speed forward or rewind in full screen.OK◇: Confirm an operation; or start or pause playback.

Remote Control

Functions of the Buttons on the Remote Control

Button	Function
Power	Press this button to start up or shut down the NVR.To shut down, press this button and hold for at least 3 seconds till a message appears on your monitor. ClickYes.NOTE: This shutdown operation can be performed only when you have logged in to the system.
DEV	This button is for reserved functions.
Toolbar	In live view mode, press this button to show the toolbar for the currently selected window.In playback mode, press this button to display windows according to the configured screen layout.
Menu	Press this button to display the main menu.
Iris+/Iris-	Adjust the iris, focus and zoom of the PTZ camera in PTZ control mode.
Focus+/Focus-
Zoom+/Zoom-
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER	Press UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT to navigate between menu items or shift focus.In PTZ control mode, press UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the corresponding buttons on the screen, and then press ENTER to activate the selection.In live view mode, press UP to start sequence in full screen. Pressing UP again starts sequence with three windows on the screen. Press DOWN to open the playback window.Press ENTER to confirm an operation or to display a selected drop-down list. In playback mode, press ENTER to play or pause in full screen mode.UP and DOWN: Variable speed forward or rewind in full screen.LEFT and RIGHT: Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.
Fn	Press to navigate to the next window when multiple windows are displayed.
Esc	Exit.
Alphanumeric buttons	Switch to the corresponding channel in live view mode.Input numbers and characters in edit mode.
Shift	Switch menu items.
Del	Remove characters or spaces on the left of the cursor.

Initial Configuration

Preparation

Make sure that at least one monitor is correctly connected to the VGA or HDMI interface on the rear panel of the NVR.
- Verify that the hard disk(s) are correctly installed. For detailed steps to install a hard disk, please refer to the quick guide shipped with your NVR.

Wizard

The wizard can guide you to complete the most basic setup. The wizard may vary with device model and other factors. The following shows an example.

1. Enable or disable the wizard as needed and then click Next.

NOTE:

• You may change the setting under System > Basic.
- If a QR code is displayed, you may scan the code to download an app and use the app to control your NVR.

1. Enter the default admin password 123456 and then click Next.

CAUTION: The default password is intended only for the first login and should be changed to a strong one containing at least eight characters including uppercase and lowercase letters, digits and symbols after your first login to ensure account security.

NOTE: For RAID models, a window appears following this step for RAID configuration.

1. Complete time information and then click Next.

1. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Use the default settings for other parameters unless modification is necessary. Review the settings and then click Next.

NOTE:

• For some NVR models, Enable DHCP is selected by default.
- If your NVR has more than one Network Interface Card (NIC), you may configure the NICs and choose one for default route.
- An internal IPv4 address can be configured if your NVR has PoE ports or switching ports.

1. Click Search. The detected IP devices are listed. Select the device(s) to add and then click Add.
2. Click Next.

7. Set a recording/snapshot schedule and then click OK.

NOTE: You may also edit wizard settings by clicking Wizard under System > Basic.

Live View

Live View Status

The following icons are used to indicate alarms, recording status, and audio status in a live view window.

Live View Window Icons

Icon	Description
[ZZKH]	Tampering alarm
[W08T]	Motion detection alarm
	Recording
	Two-way audio
[KYZH]	Turn on audio

Normally, live video is displayed, but other situations are also possible.

No.	Description
1	The IP device is online, and live video is displayed.
2	The IP device is online, but the NVR has insufficient capacity to decode stear from the IP device.
3	No permission to view live video from the IP device.
4	The IP device is offline.
5	No IP device is linked to the window.

Window Toolbar

Icon	Description
	Available for PTZ cameras only. Click to display the PTZ control window.
	Record live video in the window to the hard disk.Clicking stops recording.
	Click to play video recorded during the past 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
	Zoom in on an area of interest.
	Click to edit image settings.
	Click to take a snapshot. The window borders will flash white.You may view and back up snapshots under Backup > Image.
	Rest your mouse pointer on the icon to view live video information. Or click it to view the channel number, camera name, IP address, connection status and recording status.
	Start two-way audio with the camera. Click to stop. The sound volume is adjustable.NOTE: Correct audio input and output connections are required.
	Click to turn on audio. Clicking turns off audio. The sound volume is adjustable.NOTE: When you turn on audio in the current window, audio of the previous window is turned off.
	Click to link the window to another IP device.
	Exit

Screen Toolbar

Icon	Description
	Click to access the main menu.
	Select the screen layout.
	Previous or next screen.
	Start or stop sequence.
	Playback.
	Click to open the USB Device window and perform USB related operations. The window offers quick access to multiple windows, and it pops up automatically if a USB storage device is plugged in when the NVR is restarting or when the preview window is displayed.This button is effective only when a USB storage device is plugged in.
	Rest the mouse pointer on this icon to view encoding information including frame rate, bit rate, and resolution; or click to view camera status.
	Click to view device alarm status and camera status.
	Rest the mouse pointer on it to view NIC card information. Or click this icon to edit basic network settings.
	Rest the mouse pointer on it to view the date. Or click this icon to edit time settings.
	Click to automatically hide the toolbar, or click to lock.

Shortcut Menu

A shortcut menu as shown below appears when you right-click in a window. Some menu items are described in Shortcut Menu Description.

Shortcut Menu

Shortcut Menu Description

Menu	Description
Menu	Access the main menu.Most of operations described in this manual are performed start from the main menu; for example, click Camera > Camera (with Menu > omitted).
Corridor	Choose a corridor mode. Corridor mode can also be set in the Default Layout drop-down list under System > Preview.To display images in corridor mode, the camera must be installed correctly (rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise), and then use the Image Rotation parameter under Camera > Image to rotate images accordingly.
Main/Aux Monitor	Switch live video from different video output.
PTZ Control	Display the PTZ control window for the first PTZ camera in live view.
Playback	Play the current day's recording for the camera linked to the current window.
Output Mode	Choose a video output mode, including standard, soft, bright, and vivid.

Sequence Operation

The sequence operation requires you to configure the screen layout, windows, linked cameras, and the sequence interval.

This example describes how to configure sequence for five cameras based on a 4-window screen layout.

1. Click 4 Windows on the screen toolbar.

NOTE: The number of windows that can be displayed may vary with NVR model.

1. Click Start Sequence on the screen toolbar. Sequence starts by displaying four windows on the first screen and then the fifth on the second screen at the set interval.

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NOTE:

- The default sequence interval is eight seconds and can be set under System >Preview.

• You may drag video to the desired window on the screen.

Zoom

Zoom in on an area of images in a window for details.

1. Click the window and then click 🔒 on the window toolbar.

2. In the small window in the lower right corner, click and drag your mouse to specify the area to zoom in on. The image in the main window zooms in. The following shows an example.

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NOTE: The system adjusts the area automatically according to the window size and its aspect ratio. Also, the system has specified a minimum size to ensure zoom effects.

Image Configuration

Adjust image settings to get optimal images from a camera.

1. Click the window and then click on the window toolbar.

2. Select a mode from the drop-down list according to the surveillance scenario, and then adjust contrast, hue, saturation and brightness as needed. The settings available may vary with device model.

3. Click OK to save the settings and exit.

Preview Configuration

Normally, live view (video) is available after you complete the basic setup by following the wizard. You can click System > Preview and edit preview setting as needed, including video output, image resolution, default layout, and sequence interval. The video output and the number of windows supported may vary with NVR model.

NOTE:

• Pressing and holding the scroll wheel for at least 3 seconds will restore the default resolution.
• For remote live view, it is recommended to limit up to 4 channels at 1080p only to avoid screen flickering. Nevertheless, if flickering screen occurs, it happens only on live view, the recorded video is not affected.

Preview Configuration

Each preview window (window for short) links to a camera. By default, window 1 links to camera D1, window 2 links to camera D2, and so on. You may want to change the link to display live video from a camera in another specified window. The following example describes how to link window 1 to camera D2 and link window 2 to camera D1.

1. Click window 1 on the right, and then click D2 under Camera on the left. Now D2 appears in window 1, and None appears in window 2. Meanwhile, is cleared for camera D1, meaning D1 is not linked to any window.

1. Click window 2 on the right, and then click D1 under Camera on the left. Now D1 appears in window 2. Click Apply to save the settings.

Advanced Configuration

Click the Advanced tab and then select Sub Stream First so the NVR uses the sub stream to establish live video from multiple cameras simultaneously. This function is disabled by default.

Channel Configuration

Channel Management

This chapter describes how to add and manage IP devices in your NVR. The IP devices mentioned in this manual mainly refer to IP camera (or network camera); sometimes they can also be Digital Video Server (DVS). Before you start, make sure the IP devices are connected to your NVR via network.

CAUTION: An IP device should be connected to one NVR only. An IP device managed by multiple NVRs may cause unwanted issues.

Adding an IP Device

This section provides multiple options to add an IP device. Some options are only applicable to certain NVR models. Choose one as appropriate.

Option 1

1. Click Camera > Camera > Camera. The system automatically searches for IP devices and lists the discovered.

NOTE:

- under Status means an IP device is added successfully, and you may click to view live video from the IP device. means the IP device is offline, and you may view the cause by resting the mouse pointer on the

- The idle bandwidth is displayed to indicate current bandwidth available for receiving streams. For more details, see Network Statistics.

1. (Optional) To search a specified network segment, click Search and then set the address range.

2. Click + for the IP device to add. Or, you may also

3. Click One-click Add to add all the discovered IP devices allowed (depending on channels supported by the NVR).
4. Click Custom Add. In the window displayed, enter the IP address and complete other settings, and then click Add. You may also click Search and add discovered cameras in the list.

NOTE: For a Digital Video Server (DVS), a window appears when you click Add, and you need to select channels to add the connected cameras.

Option 2

This option is not applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports.

1. Click in a window.

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1. Select the desired IP device and then click Add.

Option 3

This option is only applicable to NVRs with PoE ports or switching ports. Connect an IP camera to a PoE port or a switching port with a network cable. The connected camera will be added to the NVR automatically. Check status under Camera > Camera > Camera. ● means live video from the camera is available. Click ● to view live video.

If the camera is connected via a network switch, click under Edit. In the window displayed, set Add Mode to Manual and then complete the settings correctly.

NOTE: 📄 appears under Status if the power output from a PoE port is below or above the rated power of the connected camera.

Option 4

Use this option only when the IP device to add supports the standard RTSP, and all you need from the IP device are just view live and playback. IP devices added in this way cannot be configured from the NVR.

1. Click Camera > Camera.
2. Click Custom Add.
3. Click to select a camera in the list, select Custom from the Protocol drop-down list, and then click the Protocol button.

1. In the Protocol window, name the protocol, enter the RTSP port number, select a transmission protocol, input the resource paths, and then click Apply.

NOTE: Contact the camera manufacturer for resource paths.

1. Edit settings in the Add/Modify window as needed, including the IP address, username and password, and then click Add. Check status in the camera list.

Managing an IP Device

Manage IP devices under Camera > Camera > Camera.

1. Click 🔔 to edit settings including the protocol, IP address, port number, username and password. The Camera IP field displays the IP address that the current channel links to, and you may change the address so the channel links to another device. The username and password must be consistent with that of the IP camera.
2. Click 📋 to delete an IP device, or select multiple IP devices and then click Delete. Channels corresponding to PoE ports or switching ports cannot be deleted.
3. Click ⚙ to change the IP address of an IP camera and the default gateway. A DVS' IP address cannot be edited from the NVR. means this function is not available.

Fisheye Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function. Parameters must be set correctly in accordance with the camera mounting mode.

1. Click Camera > Camera > Fisheye.
2. Click ✿ under Edit. The Fisheye window appears.

1. Set the parameters, and then click Apply to save the settings.

Advanced Functions

Upgrade connected IP cameras or restore factory default settings under Camera > Camera > Advanced.

OSD Configuration

On Screen Display (OSD) are characters displayed with video images on the screen, for example, camera name, date and time.

NOTE: Feature available only in Z camera models.

1. Click Camera > OSD.
2. Select the desired camera and then enter a camera name you want to display on the screen.
3. Select date and time formats. Choose to display time and/or camera name as needed.
4. Set font size and color as needed.
5. Drag the OSD to the desired position in the preview window on the left.
6. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.
7. Click Apply to save the settings.

Image Configuration

1. Click Camera > Image.
2. Select the desired camera and scene.

1. Adjust settings on the tabs as needed to achieve optimal images. See the following sections for detailed information.

NOTE:

• A scene can be selected only when supported by the IP camera.
- To restore default image settings, click Default in the lower right corner. This function is available only when the camera is connected to the NVR via the private protocol.
• Image settings apply to both live and recorded videos.

Image enhancement

1. Click the Image Enhancement tab.

2. Adjust the settings as needed. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

Parameter	Description
Brightness	The greater the value, the brighter the images appear.
Saturation	The amount of color in a specified hue.
Contrast	The degree of difference between the lightest (white) and darkest (black) parts of an image. Setting a greater value increases contrast.
Hue	Purity of colors in an image.
Sharpness	Contrast of boundaries of objects in an image.
Noise Reduction	Reduce noises in images to improve image quality.
Image Rotation	Normal: Displays images without rotation.Flip Vertical: Displays images flipped vertically.Flip Horizontal: Displays images flipped horizontally.180°: Displays images flipped vertically and horizontally.90° CW and 90° CCW: Display images in corridor format. The camera must be installed correctly (rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise).

Exposure

1. Click the Exposure tab.

1. Adjust the settings as needed. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

Parameter	Description
Exposure Mode	Select the correct exposure mode to achieve the desired exposure effect.
Shutter(s)	Shutter is used to control the light that comes into the lens. A fast shutter speed is ideal for scenes in quick motion. A slow shutter speed is ideal for scenes that change slowly.
Gain(dB)	Control image signals so that the camera can output standard video signals in different light conditions.
Iris	Adjust iris opening of the lens to control the amount of incoming light.
Slow Shutter	Improves image brightness in low light conditions.
Slowest Shutter	Set the slowest shutter speed for the camera during exposure.
Compensation	Adjust the compensation value as required to achieve the desired image effects.
Day/Night Mode	Automatic: In this mode, the camera can automatically switch between night mode and day mode according to the ambient lighting condition to output optimum images.Night: The camera outputs high-quality black and white images according to the ambient lighting condition.Day: The camera outputs high-quality color images according to the ambient lighting condition.
Day/Night Sensitivity	Light threshold for switching between day mode and night mode. A higher sensitivity value means that the camera is more sensitive to the change of light and is therefore more easily to switch between day mode and night mode.
Day/Night Switching(s)	Set the length of time before the camera switches between day mode and night mode after the switching conditions are met.
WDR	Enable WDR to ensure clear images in high contrast conditions.
WDR Level	After enabling WDR, you can improve image quality by adjusting the WDR level.

White balance

1. Click the White Balance tab.

1. Adjust the settings on this tab. Some important parameters are described in the table below.

Parameter	Description
White Balance	Adjust the red or blue offset of the image:Auto: The camera adjusts the red or blue offset automatically according to the lighting condition (the color tends to be blue).Finetune: Allow you to adjust the red or blue offset manually.
Red Offset	Adjust the red offset manually.
Blue Offset	Adjust the blue offset manually.

Advanced settings

1. Click the Advanced tab.
2. Use defog to improve image quality in foggy days.

Privacy Mask Configuration

A privacy mask is an area of solid color covering certain parts of the monitored area. Privacy mask protects specified areas of images from being viewed and recorded. Multiple mask areas are allowed.

1. Click Camera > Privacy Mask.
2. Select the desired camera, select Enable Privacy Mask, and then use the mouse to specify areas to mask. Up to four areas are allowed. The areas are differentiated by different colors.

1. (Optional) To clear a mask area, click the corresponding Clear button.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.

PTZ Control

PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) control is applicable to PTZ cameras only and may vary depending on the functions and protocols supported by the PTZ cameras. Refer to PTZ camera specifications for more details.

PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window

1. Click 📋 on the window toolbar. The PTZ Control window appears. See PTZ Control Window Buttons for detailed descriptions.

2. Click the Set button. The PTZ Management window appears (can also be opened by clicking Camera > PTZ).

PTZ Control Window Buttons

Button		Description
		Control the rotation direction of the PTZ camera or stop rotation.
		Adjust the zoom, focus, and iris of the PTZ camera.NOTE: You can also zoom in or out using the scroll wheel on your mouse.
		Control the rotation speed of the camera. 1 means the slowest, and 9 means the fastest.
		Click to display the PTZ Management window.
		Turn on/off the light.Turn on/off the wiper.Use 3D positioning.Turn on/off the heater.Turn on/off the function to remove snow.Turn on/off PTZ shortcut operations.NOTE:Check that the 3D positioning, heater and snow removal functions are supported by the camera before using.Use 3D positioning to zoom in or out. Dragging from top down zooms in. Dragging the other way zooms out.
		Preset button.
		Save the current position and status of the camera as a preset.Call a preset so the PTZ camera goes to the preset position.Delete a presetNOTE: and are displayed for saved presets only.
		Preset patrol, recorded patrol and auto guard. For detailed information, see Setting a Preset Patrol, Setting a Recorded Patrol, and Setting Auto Guard.
		Start or stop.

Setting and Calling a Preset

A preset position (preset for short), is a saved view used to quickly steer the PTZ camera to a specific position. A preset consists of the following settings: pan and tilt positions, zoom, focus, and iris.

1. Access the PTZ Management window. For the detailed steps, see PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window.

1. Add presets.
2. Click the directional buttons to steer the PTZ camera to the desired position.
3. Adjust the zoom, focus, and iris as needed.
4. Select a preset number not in use, and then click 📋 under Save.
5. Repeat the above steps to add all the presets.
6. To call a preset, click → for the corresponding number. The camera rotates to the preset position.

NOTE: Presets can also be triggered by alarms. See Alarm-Triggered Actions for details.

Setting a Preset Patrol

Set the PTZ camera to patrol by presets (go from one preset to the next in specified order). You need to set presets first and then select some as keypoints. Up to four patrol routes (Preset Patrol 1, 2, 3 and 4) are allowed for each PTZ camera, and each patrol route can have up to eight presets (keypoints). After setting presets, follow the steps to set a preset patrol. The following takes preset patrol 1 as an example.

1. In the PTZ Management window, click + . A window is displayed as follows.

1. Select a preset from the drop-down list, set the duration (time the camera stays at the preset, unit: second), and then set the rotation speed (1: slowest, 9: fastest). Click OK to save the settings. The preset is added as a keypoint, as shown in the figure below.

1. Repeat the above steps to add all presets (keypoints), and adjust the sequence of these presets by clicking ↑ or ↓. Modify or delete a preset by clicking ↗ or ⏻. Clicking ⏻ will delete all the added keypoints.

2. After completing the configuration, click Apply to save the settings. Now keypoints for preset patrol 1 is complete.

3. Click right to the drop-down list to start preset patrol 1. To stop, click ■.

NOTE: The duration ranges from 0 to 1800 seconds (default: 10). The rotation speed ranges from 1 to 9 levels (default: 5).

Setting a Recorded Patrol

This function requires the camera's support. The drop-down list and the buttons on the right are hidden if this function is not supported by the camera. Currently only one recorded patrol route is allowed.

Record a patrol, including the patrol route, the time that the camera stays at a certain direction, rotation speed, zoom, focus and focus.

1. Click ● to start recording. Steer the camera to the desired directions, adjust the zoom, focus, iris as needed during the process.

1. Click ■ to stop recording. All the patrol actions have been recorded.

2. To start the recorded patrol, click ▶. Click ■ to stop.

Setting Auto Guard

Use auto guard so the PTZ camera automatically operates as configured if no operation is performed by any user during a certain time period. Auto guard avoids situations where the camera is left to monitor incorrect scenes by user's negligence.

This function requires the camera's support. The Auto Guard tab is hidden if it is not supported.

1. Click Auto Guard and then select Enable.

2. Select the desired mode from the drop-down list and then complete other settings accordingly. Click Apply to save the settings.

Recording and Snapshot

Video recording has different levels of priority, which from high to low is: event recording, manual recording, and scheduled recording.

Encoding Settings

Recording

The parameters and options displayed may vary with camera model and version. Some functions may be unavailable if the camera version is too low. In this case, you need to upgrade the camera first.

1. Click Camera > Encoding.

1. Select the camera and then edit settings as needed. Some parameters are described in the table below.

Encoding Settings

Parameter	Description
Storage Mode	Main StreamSub StreamBy default, the main stream is used for storage.
Image Format	Combinations of resolutions and frame rates.NOTE: This parameter is effective only when the camera is connected to the NVR via the private protocol.
Stream	Normal: main stream that is intended for scheduled recording.Event: main stream that is intended for recording triggered by events such as alarm inputs or motion detection alarms.Sub Stream: low resolution video that is intended for local or remote real-time monitoring.
Video Compression	Video compression standard, for example, H.264, H.265.The listed options depend on the standards supported by the camera.NOTE: When connecting ONVIF cameras, only H.264 and H.265 are the available compression.
Resolution	Image resolution.
Bitrate Type	CBR: Constant Bit Rate (CBR) is used to maintain a specific bit rate by varying the quality of video streams. CBR is preferred when limited bandwidth is available. The disadvantage is that video quality will vary and may decrease significantly with increased motion in the scene.VBR: When using Variable Bit Rate(VBR), video quality is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a varying bit rate, and regardless of whether or not there is motion in the image. VBR is ideal when high quality is a requirement, especially when there is motion in the picture.
Bit Rate(Kbps)	Number of bits transferred per second. Select a value or selectCustomand then set a value as needed.
Range	Bit rate range. Currently the range is fixed.
Frame Rate(fps)	Number of frames per second.NOTE: Due to automatic rounding of numbers, the frame rate value may have 1-2 fps difference on what is shown on the OSD.
Image Quality	This parameter is effective only whenBitrate Typeis set to VBR. Six levels are provided.
I Frame Interval	Number of frames between two adjacent I frames.
I Frame Range	Range of I frames. Currently the range is fixed.
Smoothing	Use the slider to control the sudden increase of bit rate.
Audio Stream	Enable or disable audio stream.
Smart Encoding	The advanced mode achieves higher compression ratios.

1. (Optional) Click Copy to apply some current settings such as bit rate and frame rate to other cameras.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.

Snapshot

Set resolution, image quality and snapshot interval for snapshots taken according to schedule or triggered by an event.

1. Click Camera > Snapshot.
2. Set the parameters as needed.

Camera	D13
Snapshot Type	Satellite	Enroll
Resolution	704*576(4CIF)	704*576(4CIF)
Image Quality	Medium	High
Snapshot Interval	5s	2s

NOTE:

• Scheduled snapshot uses the Normal type of schedule. Event-triggered snapshot is triggered by an event such as an alarm input and a motion detection alarm. Settings effective to event-triggered snapshot also apply to manual snapshot.

• Snapshot interval is the length of time between two snapshots.

• Click Apply to save the settings.

Draw or Edit a Schedule

Make a recording or snapshot schedule by drawing (pressing and dragging) or by editing (using the Edit button). The operations for recording and snapshot are similar, so this section only describes how to make a recording schedule.

1. Click Storage > Recording.
2. Select the camera from the list. Schedule is enabled by default. If it is disabled, select to enable it.

3. Set Pre-Record and Post-Record as needed.

4. (Applicable to some NVR models) To save a redundant copy of recordings, select Enable Redundant Recording and configure a redundant hard disk (see Disk Management for details).

1. Click a color icon on the right under the Edit button and then draw a schedule on the left. You may also click Edit and set schedule details in the Edit Schedule window.
   NOTE: When editing a schedule, you may clear the All Day check box and set up to eight different periods for each day. To apply the settings to other day(s), select the day(s) right to Copy To.
2. Click Apply.
3. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

Scheduled Recording and Snapshot

Scheduled Recording

Scheduled recording records video according to the set schedule and it is different from manual recording and alarm-triggered recording. A 24×7 recording schedule is enabled by default and may be edited as needed to record video in specified periods only.

See Draw or Edit a Schedule for the detailed steps. Make sure the schedule type is Normal. The set schedule appears in blue, which stands for scheduled recording.

Scheduled Snapshot

Configure scheduled snapshot under Storage > Snapshot. Scheduled snapshot is similar to scheduled recording (see Scheduled Recording for details). Make sure the schedule type is Normal.

Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot

When enabled, a motion detection alarm occurs if an object inside the detection area moves to a certain extent. Motion detection alarms can trigger actions including recording and snapshot.

Motion Detection Recording

1. Click Alarm > Motion.

2. Select the camera from the list, and then select the check box to enable motion detection.

NOTE:

- Motion detection is enabled on the NVR by default. Unless modified, the detection area covers the full screen, and recording is triggered only for the current camera. The settings remain if you disable motion detection and then enable it. - An alarm icon appears in the upper right corner when motion is detected.

1. In the preview window on the left side, click and drag your mouse to specify a motion detection area (red grid). Use the sliders to adjust detection sensitivity, target object size, and duration.

1. Configure motion detection recording: click right to Trigger Actions, click the Recording tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

2. (Optional) Configure an arming schedule (time when actions will be triggered): click right to Arming Schedule and then set time periods as needed.

3. Set a recording schedule under Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a Schedule.

4. Make sure the schedule type is Motion. The set schedule appears in green, which stands for motion detection recording. The following figure shows an example.

Motion Detection Snapshot

Motion detection snapshot is similar to motion detection recording. You need to enable and configure motion detection alarm first (see steps 1 to 3 in Motion Detection Recording for details), and then proceed with the following steps.

1. Set motion detection snapshot under Alarm > Motion: click right to Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Snapshot tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.

1. Set a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Motion.

Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot

Set input alarms to trigger recording and snapshot. See Alarm Input and Output for more details.

Alarm Triggered Recording

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Input.
2. Set alarm input: click √ for the desired camera. In the window displayed, select Enable, select N.O. (normally open) or N.C. (normally closed) trigger mode, and then click OK.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other camera(s), click Copy and then select the desired camera(s).

1. Set alarm triggered recording: click ⚙ under Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Recording tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.
2. Set a schedule under Storage > Recording. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Alarm. The set schedule appears in red, which stands for alarm-triggered recording. The following shows an example.

Alarm Triggered Snapshot

Alarm triggered snapshot is similar to alarm triggered recording. You need to enable and configure alarm input first (see steps 1 to 2 in Alarm Triggered Recording for details) and then proceed with the following steps.

1. Set alarm triggered snapshot: Click ⚙ under Trigger Actions. In the window displayed, click the Snapshot tab, select the desired camera, and then click OK.
2. Set a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. For the detailed steps, see Draw or Edit a Schedule. Make sure the schedule type is Alarm.

Manual Recording and Snapshot

Manual Recording

Record video manually by clicking 📋 on the window toolbar. Alternatively, click Manual > Recording, select the desired camera and then click Start. To stop manual recording, click on the window toolbar, or select the camera and then click Stop under Manual > Recording.

Manual Snapshot

Manual snapshot is similar to manual recording. Click Manual > Snapshot, select the desired camera, and then click Start. Click Stop to stop.

Holiday Recording and Snapshot

Holiday recording and snapshot allows you to specify certain time periods as holidays for scheduled recording and snapshot. First you specify certain date(s) as holidays, and then configure recording or snapshot schedules on these days.

Holiday Recording

1. Click System > Holiday.

2. Click the Add button in the lower right corner. The Holiday window is displayed. Complete the settings including the holiday name, start and end dates. By default a holiday is enabled when added and does not repeat.

Holiday Name	NEW YEARS DAY
Status	Enable		Disable
Repeat	No		Yes
Mode	By Day		By Week
Start Date	01	01
End Date	01	01

1. Click OK. The holiday appears in the list.

2. Click Storage > Recording and then set a recording schedule as described in Draw or Edit a Schedule. Make sure Holiday is selected in the Select Day drop-down list. In the following example, motion detection recording is enabled on the set holiday.

Holiday Snapshot

Holiday snapshot is similar to holiday recording. First you set holidays under System > Holiday, and then configure a snapshot schedule under Storage > Snapshot. Set a snapshot schedule as described in Scheduled Recording. Make sure Holiday is selected from the Select Day drop-down list.

Other Recording and Snapshot Types

Other recording and snapshot types:

Event: Including the types below and VCA. Any of these types will trigger event recording/snapshot.
- Motion detection AND alarm triggered (M and A for short): recording or snapshot is triggered only when a motion detection alarm AND an input alarm occur simultaneously.
- Motion detection OR alarm triggered (M or A for short): recording or snapshot is triggered when a motion detection alarm OR an input alarm occurs.

When you choose an Event type of recording or snapshot, make sure you have enabled the corresponding alarm function and configured alarm-triggered recording/snapshot. The configuration steps are similar. See Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot for more details.

Playback

Instant Playback

Instant playback plays the video recorded during the last 5 minutes and 30 seconds. If no recording is found, it means there is no recording during this period.

1. Click the desired window, and then click 📋 on the toolbar to start instant playback.

2. You may drag the slider to control the progress. Pause and resume as needed.

Highway traffic scene with multiple trucks and cars, no visible text or signage

NOTE: Once the slider is dragged to an earlier timeline, the playback may not sync and continue with the current timeline. Exit the Playback screen first and then go back and continue with the Live Playback.

Playback Toolbar

Playback Toolbar Buttons

Button	Description
	Show playback progress.NOTE:A small window displaying video of the selected window is displayed as you drag the slider, helping locate the part of the video you want to view.The first progress bar indicates playback progress of the video playing in the highlighted window. The second indicates the overall playback progress for all the selected cameras.
	Timeline.
	Zoom in or out on the timeline.NOTE: Alternatively, scroll your mouse wheel.
	Play, pause, stop, and reverse.
	Rewind or forward 30 seconds.
	Slow down or speed up.NOTE: Click to restore the normal playback speed after clicking, and vice versa.
	Forward by frame.
	Start or stop clipping video.
	Take a snapshot. The window borders will flash white.
	Lock.
	Add a default or custom tag.
	Manage files (clips, snapshots, locked files, tags).
	Zoom in on images. For more details, see Zoom.
	Enable/disable POS (available to certain NVR models).When enabled, POS OSD appears on the screen, and some toolbar buttons are deactivated.These buttons only appear in two playback modes: playback by camera and data and playback by POS.POS OSD duration (how long POS OSD appears on screen) varies with playback mode. For playback by camera and date, the duration is fixed to 5 seconds. For playback by POS, the duration is configurable.See Playback by Camera and Date and Playback by POS for more details.
[YTHS]	Turn off/on audio.
	Adjust sound volume for the current window.

Playback by Camera and Date

Use this method to play recordings found by camera and date.

1. Right-click the mouse and then choose Playback.
2. Select the desired camera. By clicking Max. Cameras in the upper right corner you will select the maximum number of cameras allowed.

NOTE: You can select multiple cameras for synchronous playback. Clicking Max. Camera selects the maximum number of cameras allowed, and clicking Close All stops playback for all cameras. The performance varies with NVR model.

1. Select the desired date on the calendar and then click ▶ to start playback. Double-clicking the date will start playback directly.

NOTE: The calendar uses different flags to indicate different recording types. No flag means no recording. The blue flag means normal recording. The red flag means event-triggered recording.

Playback in Corridor Mode

Play recordings in corridor mode in multiple windows.

1. In the playback window, select Corridor from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Select cameras and then double-click the desired date to start playback.

Playback by Tag

Add tags named with keywords such as event name and location to a recording and use tags to quickly locate the part of the video you need during playback.

Adding a Tag

1. Right-click and then click choose Playback.
2. Click 🔒 to add a default tag named TAG. To add a custom tag, click 🔒 and then set the tag name, for example, tag1.
3. To manage the added tags, click 🔒, and then rename or delete tags as needed.

Camera	Name	Time	Edit	Delete
D14	TAG	2016-04-15 00:01:16	√	[IMAGE]
D14	TAG	2016-04-15 04:57:29	√	[IMAGE]
D14	Tag1	2016-04-15 05:49:38	√	[IMAGE]

Playback by Tag

1. In the playback window, select Tag from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Select cameras, set the time period, enter keywords, and then click Search. Search results, if there are any, are displayed with names of cameras and tags.
3. Click ▶ for the desired tag to start playback. You may use the Start Before and Stop After drop-down lists to set when the tagged video starts and ends.

Playback by Event

Specify an event type and search for and play videos recorded for one or more cameras during a specified time period.

1. In the playback window, select Event from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Select the desired event type, for example, motion.
3. Select the desired camera, set the time period, and then click Search.
4. Click for the desired recording to start playback.

Playback by Smart Search

This function provides an efficient way to review recordings containing smart search results such as detected motions. In smart playback mode, the system analyzes recordings for smart search results. If such results are detected, the progress bar is highlighted in green, and the video plays at the normal speed, allowing you enough time to catch details. The video containing no such results plays at 16x speed to save time.

NOTE: Motion detection is the default smart search mode.

1. In the playback window, select Smart from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Click for the desired camera to start smart playback.
3. Click 📋. The smart search window is displayed. By default, the full screen is the smart search area.
4. Set smart search rules, including detection region and detection sensitivity.
5. Click to start search.

NOTE: Setting smart search rules for motion detection require support from the camera.

Playback by External File

Use this function to play recordings stored in an external storage device, for example, a USB drive or a portable USB hard drive.

1. In the playback window, select External File from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Click Refresh and then wait for the NVR to read the external storage device.
3. Select the desired recording file and then click ▶ to start playback.

Playback by Image

Specify an image type (for example, Normal or Motion) to search for and play images from one or more cameras during a specified time period.

1. In the playback window, select Image from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Select a type from the Type drop-down list in the upper right corner.
3. Select the desired camera(s), set the desired time period, and then click Search.
4. Click the desired file to start playback.

Playback by POS

Use this function to play recordings of a POS machine.

1. In the playback window, select POS from the drop-down list in the upper left corner.
2. Select the desired camera, set the time period, enter keywords and then click Search.

NOTE: Keywords allow special characters & (means AND) and | (means OR).

1. Click to start playback.

File Management

File management allows you to manage video clips, tags, snapshots taken during playback, and lock or unlock files.

1. Take snapshot during playback.

(1) Click in the playback window to take a snapshot of the desired image.
(2) Click 📋 and then click the Playback Image tab to view the snapshot.
(3) Select the desired image file(s) and then click Backup to save them to the storage device.

NOTE: The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

1. Lock files.
2. Use this function to lock a recording file so it will not be overwritten.

(1) Click for the recording you want to lock in the playback window.
(2) Click 🔒 and then click the Locked File tab to view the locked file. To unlock a file, click 🔒, and the icon changes to 🔒. To back up a file, select the file and then click Backup.

Backup

Recording Backup

Backup, also known as recording backup, is the process of querying video stored on a hard disk of the NVR and then saving the recording to a USB storage device as a file.

Recording backup has the following conditions:

The USB storage device has a FAT32 or an NTFS file system and is correctly connected to the NVR.
- Permission is required.
The recording to back up is stored on a hard disk of the NVR.

NOTE: By default, recording are backed up as MP4 files.

Normal Backup

1. Click Backup > Recording. All cameras are selected by default.
2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE: You can lock/unlock and play recording files in this window.

1. Select the desired recording(s) and then click Backup.

2. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The recording(s) will be saved to the specified directory.

NOTE:

• You may want to create a new folder for the recording(s) by clicking New Folder.
- By clicking Format you can format a connected USB device into a FAT32 file system.
- A progress bar (e.g., Exporting X/Y) is displayed to indicate the progress, where X indicates the current number being backed up, and Y indicates the total number of recordings. To cancel the operation, click Cancel.
- A backup file is named in this format: camera name-recording start time.file extension. For example, Ch9-20150630183546.mp4.

Video Clip Backup

A recording can be clipped and saved to a USB storage device.

1. Open the playback window. For the detailed steps, see Playback.
2. After playback starts, click 📋 and 🌐 on the playback toolbar to clip videos.
3. Click 📋 and then click the Video Clip tab to view video clips.
4. Select the desired video clip(s) and then click Backup.
5. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected video clips are saved to the specified directory.

Image Backup

The default format of image backup is JPG.

1. Click Backup > Image.
2. Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.

NOTE: The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.

1. Select the desired file(s) and then click Backup.
2. Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected files are saved to the specified directory.

Alarm

Alarm Input and Output

Alarm Input

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Input.
2. Click ✿ for the desired camera. In the Alarm Input window, select Enable to enable alarm input.
3. Select the normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) trigger mode, and then click OK.

1. Click ⚙ under Trigger Actions and then set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE:

• The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with NVR model.
- Actions that can be triggered may vary with alarm type.

1. Click ✿ under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

NOTE:

• The default schedule is 24 × 7 . You may change it as needed and set up to eight different periods for each day. Time periods cannot overlap.
• To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to Copy To.
• To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy, select cameras, and then click OK.

Alarm Output

1. Click Alarm > Input/Output > Alarm Output.
2. Click ↗ under Edit for the desired camera, and then set the default status and duration. After you have completed the settings, click OK.
3. Click ⚙ under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other cameras, click Copy, select cameras, and then click OK.

Motion Detection

When enabled, a motion detection alarm occurs if an object inside the detection area moves to certain extent, and an alarm icon appears in the upper right corner.

Motion detection is enabled on the NVR by default. Unless modified, the detection area covers the full screen, and recording is triggered only for the current camera. The settings remain if you disable motion detection and then enable it.

1. Click Alarm > Motion.
2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable motion detection.
3. Use the mouse to draw a detection area, and drag the slider to set detection sensitivity, target object size, and duration. The higher the sensitivity, the more likely a moving object will be detected.

1. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE:

• The number of cameras that can be connected may vary with NVR model.
• Actions that can be triggered may vary with alarm type.

1. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.

NOTE:

• The default schedule is 24×7. You may change it as needed and set up to eight different periods for each day. Time periods cannot overlap.

• To apply the same arming schedule to other days, select the intended days right to Copy To.

• Click Apply to save the settings.

• (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

Tampering Detection

A tampering detection alarm occurs when the camera lens is covered.

1. Click Alarm > Tampering.
2. Select the desired camera and then select Enable to enable tampering detection.

1. Click ✿ right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.
2. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
3. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.

Video Loss

A video loss alarm occurs when the NVR loses video signals from a camera. Video loss alarm is enabled by default.

1. Click Alarm > Video Loss. To disable video loss alarm for a channel, click 🔑, which then changes to ○

2. Click ⚙️ under Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.

NOTE: Video loss alarm cannot trigger recording, preset, preview (live view) and snapshot actions for the current camera.

1. Click ⚙ under Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
2. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other cameras.

VCA

VCA refers to Video Content Analysis.

Basic Configuration

Click Alarm > VCA. The Basic page is displayed. Select the camera and then select Save VCA Images if you want to use the VCA search function.

Face Detection

Face detection is used to detect human faces in specified a surveillance area.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Face Detection.

1. Select the camera and then select Enable. To detect all faces in the detection area, select Detect All Faces.
2. Click Draw and then draw a detection area using the mouse. Adjust detection sensitivity as needed to achieve optimal effects.
3. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.
4. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.

Intrusion Detection

Intrusion detection is used to detect objects entering specified area(s) and trigger actions as needed.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Intrusion Detection.

1. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable intrusion detection.
2. Draw detection areas on the screen and set detection rules including sensitivity, threshold and percentage. Up to four areas are allowed. The threshold means the minimum length of time an object stays in the detection area(s). The percentage means the proportion of target object size to the size of the detection area. An alarm occurs when the threshold or the percentage is exceeded.
3. Click 🔗 right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.
4. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.

Cross Line Detection

Cross line detection is used to detect whether any object crosses a virtual line on the screen and trigger alarms as needed.

1. Click Alarm > VCA > Intrusion Detection.

1. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable cross line detection.
2. Draw detection line(s). Up to four are allowed. Set detection rules, including entrance direction, sensitivity.
3. Click ☑ right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.
4. (Optional) Click right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.

Audio Detection

An audio detection alarm occurs when a camera detects a sudden change in sound volume.

1. Click Alarm > Audio Detection.
2. Select the camera and then select Enable to enable audio detection.

1. Click right to Trigger Actions and set action(s) to trigger. For more details, see Alarm-Triggered Actions.
2. (Optional) Click ☑ right to Arming Schedule and then set the time when actions will be triggered.
3. Select a detection type and adjust the settings as needed.

Detection Type	Description
Sudden Rise	An alarm occurs when the rise of volume exceeds the set value.
Sudden Fall	An alarm occurs when the fall of volume exceeds the set value.
Sudden Change	An alarm occurs when the rise or fall of volume exceeds the set value.
Threshold	An alarm occurs when the volume exceeds the set value.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

People Counting

People counting is used to count the number of people entering or leaving an area. Only certain NVR models support this function. This function cannot be used at the same time with other VCA functions.

1. Click Alarm > People Counting.

1. Select the camera and then select Enable Shoulder Demarcation. Draw a virtual line on the screen to set the minimum width of detection. People narrower than the set width will be ignored.
2. Set entrance direction and sensitivity.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Alert

The NVR reports an alert when an event occurs in the system. The following are some alerts and their definitions in the system.

Storage Error: Storage such as recording or snapshot failed.
- Running Out of Space: Less than 10% of disk space remains.
• Space Used Up: No disk space.
Disk Offline: A disk is not properly connected or is damaged.
Disk Abnormal: A disk can be detected but cannot be accessed.
- Illegal Access: A failed login attempt for a username that does not exist or a password that is incorrect.
Network Disconnected: Network connection is lost.
IP Conflict: Devices on the network use the same IP address.
- Recording/Snapshot Abnormal: Storage resource cannot be found, for example, when all hard disks are removed, or when there is no disk in disk group 1 (see Disk Group for more information).

Perform the following steps to configure an alert:

1. Click Alarm > Alert.

2. Select an alert type, select the desired actions, and then select the camera(s) for which you want to enable alarm output.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Buzzer

The buzzer can be triggered by alarms to alert the user. Follow the steps to set how long the buzzer will buzz after it is triggered.

1. Click Alarm > Buzzer.

Alarm Duration	Maximum	Custom
Custom Duration(sec)	1

1. Set the duration as needed. The range is from 1 to 600 seconds.

2. Click Apply to save the settings.

Alarm-Triggered Actions

An alarm can trigger actions, for example, buzzer, recording, and preview. The supported actions may vary with NVR model.

• Alarm-Triggered Buzzer: The NVR makes a buzzing sound when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered E-mail: The NVR e-mails an alarm message to a specified email address when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Pop-up Window: A window pops up when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Recording: The NVR records video from a specified camera when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Snapshot: The NVR takes a snapshot when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Preset: A PTZ camera rotates to a preset position when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Preview: The NVR plays live video in full screen when an alarm occurs.
• Alarm-Triggered Alarm Output: The NVR outputs an alarm to trigger actions by a third-party device when an alarm occurs.

Manual Alarm

Manual Alarm Output

Follow the steps to trigger or clear an alarm output manually.

1. Click Manual > Alarm > Manual Alarm.
2. To trigger an alarm output manually, select the desired channel and then click Trigger. To clear an alarm output manually, select the desired channel and then click Clear.

Manual Buzzer

Follow the steps to stop the buzzer manually.

1. Click Manual > Alarm > Buzzer.
2. Select the buzzer (in Started status) and then click Stop.

VCA Search

VCA search searches VCA data including behavior, human face, and people counting. Only certain NVR models support this function. You need to select Save VCA Images under Alarm > VCA before using behavior search and face search functions.

Behavior Search

Use behavior search to search for recordings triggered by detected behaviors including cross line and intrusion.

1. Click VCA Search > Behavior.
2. Select camera(s), set a search period, select a search type, and then click Search. Search results are displayed.
3. View search results in a chart or table. Back up search results (including images and recordings) as needed. To view videos recorded when the behavior was detected (around 10 seconds before and after), click the play button. The following figure shows an example.

Use face search to search for recordings triggered by detected faces.

1. Click VCA Search > Face.
2. Select cameras, set a search period, and then click Search. Search results are displayed.
3. View search results in a chart or table. Back up search results (including images and recordings) as needed. To view videos recorded when the face was detected (around 10 seconds before and after), click the play button. The following shows an example.

People Counting

Count people entering and/or leaving an area during a specified period (day, week or year).

1. Click VCA Search > Counting.
2. Select the camera, counting type (people entered or left), report type (daily, weekly, monthly or yearly), set a time period, and then click Count. Search results are displayed. You may choose to display search results using a chart or table. The following figure shows an example.

1. (Optional) To save the counting statistics to a connected USB storage device, click Backup.

Network Configuration

Network configuration is required if your NVR operates in a network.

NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.30 for NIC 1 and 192.168.2.30 for NIC 2, and likewise.

Basic Configuration

1. Click System > Network > Basic.

2. Set the network parameters as needed. For some NVR models, DHCP is enabled by default.

You can choose a working mode if your NVR has two NICs:

• Multi-address mode: The two NICs work independently and can be configured separately. Either NIC can be chosen as the default route, and data will be forwarded through this NIC when the NVR connects to the extranet.
• Load balance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address and work together to share network traffic.
• Net fault-tolerance mode: The two NICs are bound to the same IP address. In cases where one NIC fails, the other takes over service seamlessly from the faulty one to ensure network connectivity.

Working Mode	Multi-address
Select NIC	NIC1
Enable DHCP
IPv4 Address	206 .7 .102 .232
IPv4 Subnet Mask	255 .255 .0 .0
IPv4 Default Gateway	206 .7 .0 .1
IPv6 Mode	Router Advertisement
IPv6 Address
IPv6 Prefix Length
IPv6 Default Gateway
MAC Address	48 ex:63.01:17.67
MTU(Bytes)	1500
Preferred DNS Server	8 .8 .8 .8
Alternate DNS Server	8 .8 .4 .4
Default Route	NIC1

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE:

• For an NVR with multiple NICs, you can configure the NICs and choose a default route (currently NIC1).
• If your NVR has a PoE port or a switching port, you can configure an internal NIC IPv4 address.

CAUTION:

• If you switch the working mode, the enabled 802.1x and ARP protection will be disabled automatically.
• The valid MTU ranges from 576 to 1500 (1280-1500 for IPv6). To use IPv6, make sure the NVR and PC can connect to each other using IPv6 addresses. To view live or recorded videos, make sure the IPv4 addresses are also connectable.

PPPoE

The NVR allows access through Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you are using 3G/4G (see 3G/4G for details), you need to disable it first.

1. Click System > Network > PPPoE.
2. Enable PPPoE by selecting the check box.
3. Enter the username and password provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Network information including IP address appears when dial-up succeeds.

NOTE: If your NVR has multiple NICs, PPPoE dial-up will be implemented through the NIC specified as the default route.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

P2P

The NVR allows access through Peer-to-Peer (P2P) protocols. You need to sign up for a P2P account on the specified website (see the domain name) before using this function. After completing the sign-up, scan the code with your mobile phone to download the app, and then run the app to access the device.

1. Click System > Network > P2P.
2. P2P is enabled by default. If it is disabled, select the check box to enable it. The following figure shows an example.

Enable P2P	✓
Domain Name	www.star4live.com
Register Code	310PBP3CE7QISITZLRAOUDHJL
Device Status	Offline: The device is unreachable. Please make sure network settings (such as...

NOTE:

• You can obtain the register code by scanning the QR code.
• If the device is offline, the possible cause will be displayed for your reference.
- If the NVR is already bound to a P2P account, the account username will be displayed. To cancel the binding, click the Delete button.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

DDNS

If your NVR is connected to the Internet through PPPoE, the IP address of the network changes every time it connects to the ISP server without your awareness. This is inconvenient when you remotely access your NVR with an IP address. To avoid this issue, you can register with an DDNS server to obtain a domain name for your NVR and then access your NVR by visiting the domain name instead of an IP address (http://DDNS server address/NVR's domain name) using a web browser.

1. Click System > Network > DDNS.

2. Enable DDNS, select a DDNS type, and then complete other settings.

(1) If the DDNS type is DynDNS or No-IP, enter the domain name, username and password. The domain name is the one that you have successfully registered at a domain name registration website (e.g., DynDNS). The username and password are those of the account you have registered at the domain name registration website (e.g., DynDNS).

Enable DDNS	√
DDNS Type	DynDNS
Server Address	members.dyndns.org
Port	80
Domain Name	NVR.dyndns.com
Username	admin
Password	*****
Confirm	*****

(2) If the DDNS type is EZDDNS, enter a valid domain name for your NVR and then click Test to see if the domain name is available.

Enable DDNS	✓
DDNS Type	EZDDNS
Server Address	www.star4live.com
Port	80
Domain Name
Device Status	Offline
Device Address	www.star4live.com/

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

3G/4G

Connect the NVR to the Internet through 3G/4G wireless network connection. Only certain NVR models support this function. PPPoE and 3G/4G cannot be used at the same time.

1. Click System > Network > 3G/4G.
2. Select Enable 3G/4G Dongle and then complete the settings including network type, dial-up number, username and password.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Port

Normally the default port numbers need no modification. This function is mainly used together with the port mapping function. See Port Mapping for more details.

1. Click System > Network > Port.
2. Configure ports as planned. Each port number must be unique.

HTTP Port	80
RTSP Port	554
HTTPS Port	443
	rtsp:///unicast/c/s/live
RTSP URL Format	<channel number>: 1-n <stream type>: 0(main stream) or 1(sub stream)

NOTE:

• A valid port number ranges from 1 to 65535, among which 21, 23, 2000, 3702 and 60000 are reserved.

• An RTSP URL can be used to view live video of a channel of the current NVR from another NVR. See Option 4 in Adding an IP Device for more information.

• Click Apply to save the settings.

Port Mapping

Two port mapping methods are available:

(1) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

(2) Internal and external mapping

UPnP

UPnP enables the NVR to discover other devices on the network and establish network services such as data sharing and communication.

To use UPnP in your NVR, you must enable UPnP in the connected router. With UPnP enabled for Network Address Translation (NAT), the ports on the NVR can be mapped automatically to the router, and computers can access your NVR from outside the LAN.

1. Click System > Network > Port Mapping.

2. UPnP is enabled by default. Select the desired mapping type from the drop-down list. To map ports manually, select Manual and then set external ports for the router.

NOTE:

- Automatic mapping (Auto) is recommended. Ports will conflict if not configured properly.

- For an NVR with multiple NICs, port mapping should be configured based on the NIC specified as the default route.

1. Click Refresh and check that Active is displayed for these ports under UPnP Status.

2. Click Apply to save the settings.

Manual Port Mapping

If your router does not support UPnP, then you need to configure internal and external ports manually.

NOTE:

• The principle of port mapping is that the internal and external ports of the NVR are consistent with that of the router.

• Some routers may require the same internal and external ports for the NVR and the router.

• Click System > Network > Port Mapping.

• Select Manual for Mapping Mode, and then set external ports manually.

Enable Port Mapping	☑
Mapping Mode	UPnP	Manual
HTTP Port	80
RTSP Port	554
HTTPS Port	443

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE: After port mapping is completed, you may access the Web client of your NVR by entering the following information in the address bar of your web browser: router's WAN port IP address:external HTTP port. For example, if 10.2.2.10 is the IP address and 82 is the HTTP port, then you enter http://10.2.2.10:82.

Email

When Email is enabled as a triggered action (in Trigger Actions windows) and configured properly, the NVR sends an email notification to specified email address(es) when an alarm occurs during the arming schedule. The email contains basic alarm information such as alarm type, alarm time, camera ID, and camera name, etc.

Before using this function, make sure the NVR has a functional connection to an SMTP server with which you have a valid email account. Depending on the intended recipients, a connection to the Internet may be required.

Only certain NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Network > Email.

2. Configure the related parameters. If server authentication is required, you need to enter the correct username and password. Click Test to send a test email.

Server Authentication	✓
Username	[e-mail]
Password	******
SMTP Server	smtp.live.com
SMTP Port	25
Enable TLS	If TLS is enabled, use 25 first, and $87 as an alternative.
Sender Name	security
Sender Address	[e-mail]
Select Recipient	Recipient 1
Recipient Name	securitychief
Recipient Address	[e-mail]
Attach Image	✓
Snapshot Interval	2s

NOTE:

• Enter a valid SMTP server address and port number, and then select Enable TLS if required.
• Select Attach Image if you want snapshots to be sent via email. Make sure Email and snapshot have been enabled in the Trigger Actions window.

• Only certain NVR models support image attachment. You may click Test to check whether the email can be sent successfully.

• Click Apply to save the settings.

FTP

Use this function to automatically upload images to a preconfigured FTP server. Only certain NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Network > FTP.
2. Select the check box to enable FTP.
3. Enter the IP address of the FTP server, username and password, remote directory, and upload interval.

NOTE:

• Click Test to verify whether an FTP connection can be established.

• If the remote directory is not specified, the system will create different folders directly by IP, time and camera. You may also specify a remote directly, for example, FTPtest/xxx/xxx, then the system will create the directory first and then create folders by IP, time and camera.

• Select the desired camera and then click right to Upload Schedule. In the Upload Schedule window, select the desired image type and set time periods.

NOTE:

• If you select Event, Motion, Alarm or Video Loss, you also need to have configure the corresponding alarm-triggered snapshot. For example, if you select Motion, you need to configure alarm-triggered snapshot (select Motion in the Edit Schedule window).

• To apply the same settings to other days in a week, select the desired days right to Copy To.

• (Optional) Apply the same settings to other cameras by clicking ⚙ right to Copy and then selecting desired cameras.

• Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE: To apply the same settings to other cameras, click right to Copy, select cameras and then click OK.

Multicast

Multicast can be used to realize live view when the number of connecting Web clients exceeds the limit the NVR can accommodate.

1. Click System > Network > Multicast.
2. Select the check box to enable multicast, and then enter the multicast IP and port number.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.
2. Log in to the Web client and set Live View Protocol to Multicast under Setup > Client.

Disk Configuration

Disk Management

View disk information, including total and free disk space, disk status, disk type, disk usage, and disk property. Admin users can format disks and edit disk property.

1. Click Storage > Hard Disk.

No.	Total(GB)	Free(GB)	Status	Type	Usage	Prope... Edit	Delete
1	0.00	0.00	Abnormal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
2	2794.52	2300.75	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
3	2794.52	2281.25	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
4	2794.52	2288.75	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
5	2794.52	2319.75	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
6	2794.52	2331.75	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
7	2794.52	2278.00	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
8	2794.52	2281.25	Normal	Local	Recording/Snaps... Read/..✓
			Refresh	Add Format			Exit

1. To add a disk, click Add. In the dialog box displayed, select disk usage (recording/snapshot or backup) and disk type (currently NAS only), enter the server address and directory, and then click Add. Up to eight NAS disks are allowed.

1. To edit disk property, click 🔒, and then modify disk usage (recording/snapshot or backup) and disk property (Read/Write, Read Only or Redundant) as needed.

NOTE:

• Disk property can be edited if the disk is used for recording/snapshot.
  • The Redundant property is available to certain NVR models.

• To format a disk, select the disk and then click Format. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

NOTE:

• Local disks will be formatted automatically when installed. Extended disks will not.
• Format a disk with caution. All data will be removed.

Array Configuration

Only certain NVR models support RAID. The table below lists the supported RAID types and hard disks required.

RAID	HDD Qty
RAID 0	2-8
RAID 1	2
RAID 5	3-8
RAID 6	4-8
RAID 10	4-16 (Must be an integral multiple of 2, e.g., 4, 8, 10, etc).
RAID 50	6-16
RAID 60	8-16

Enabling RAID

You need to enable RAID first.

1. Click Storage > Array.

2. Select the check box to enable RAID. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

Creating an Array

It is recommended to configure a hot spare disk to ensure reliable system operation and successful rebuilding in case an array fails.

1. Click Storage > Array.

2. To create an array automatically, click One-click Create.

NOTE:

- There is no need to select disks when creating an array with One-click Create. The system identifies all usable disks. RAID 1 is created when two disks are available. When three or more disks are available, RAID 5 is created. If more than four disks are available, a global hot spare disk will be created.

- Arrays created in this way are named ARRAYX, for example, ARRAY1, ARRAY2.

1. To create an array manually, select the desired disks and then click Create. In the window displayed, enter the array name, select the array type, and select local disks. Click OK to complete the setup. Note that no hot spare disk will be created automatically. Make sure all disks are selected to create array(s); otherwise, disk space will be wasted (because disks that are not selected will not be used for storage).

Rebuilding an Array

By checking array status you can determine whether maintenance is necessary. An array is in one of four statuses: normal, degraded, damaged, rebuild. The status is normal if no physical disk is lost. When the number of physical disks lost reaches the specified value, the array is considered damaged. The status between normal and damaged is degraded. A degraded array can be recovered to normal status through rebuilding.

NOTE: Take RAID 5 that consists of 4 disks as an example. The array is degraded when one disk is lost. When two disks are lost, the array is damaged.

A degraded array can be automatically rebuilt in ten minutes if these conditions are met: a hot spare disk is available; the capacity of the hot spare disk is not less than that of any disk in the array. A degraded array without a hot spare disk can only be rebuilt manually under Storage > Array > Array. By default the first local disk that satisfies requirements is selected.

Deleting an Array

CAUTION: Deleting an array will erase all data on it.

1. Click Storage > Array > Array.
2. Click 🔒 for the array to delete. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.

Disk Group

Assign hard disks to a disk group and use the disk group to store recordings and snapshots of specified cameras. Different arrays can be assigned to different disk groups.

Redundant disks cannot be assigned to any disk group. Disk group information will be initialized if any disk in the group is formatted.

1. Click Storage > Disk Group.

Enable Disk Group
Disk List
No	Total(G8)	Free(G8)	Status	Type	Property	Disk Group
1	0.00	0.00	No Disk	Local	-	-
2	1863.02	0.00	Normal	Local	Read/Write	Disk Group 1

1. Select Enable Disk Group. By default all disks belong to Disk Group 1. Click ☑ for the disk to edit, and then select a group to which the disk will be assigned.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Space Allocation

Allocate space to store videos and snapshots of a specified camera.

1. Click Storage > Allocate Space.

Camera	D1
Used Recording Space(GB)	1
Used Image Space(GB)	0
Select Group	Disk Group 1
Disk Capacity	1863 GB free of 1863 GB
Group Capacity	1863 GB free of 1863 GB
Max Recording Space(GB)	0
Max Image Space(GB)	0

1. Select the desired camera and then set the maximum recording space and maximum image space. You can select a disk group only when disk group is enabled under Storage > Disk Group. For more information, see Advanced Configuration.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.
3. (Optional) Click Copy to apply the same settings to other camera(s).

Advanced Configuration

Set whether to overwrite recordings or snapshots when storage is full.

1. Click Storage > Advanced.

1. Choose an option.

Option	Allocated Space	Description
Overwrite	0	The camera shares unallocated space, and its oldest recordings/snapshots will be overwritten when the space is used up.
	Other values	The camera's oldest recordings/snapshots will be overwritten when its allocated space is used up.
Stop	0	The camera shares unallocated space, and its oldest recordings/snapshots will still be overwritten when the space is used up.
	Other values	The camera's new recordings/snapshots will not be saved when its allocated space is used up.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Hard Disk Detection

S.M.A.R.T. Test

Click Maintain > HDD > S.M.A.R.T. Test to do S.M.A.R.T. test.

S.M.A.R.T. (enabled by default) checks the head, platter, motor, and circuit of hard disks to evaluate their health status. The overall evaluation results include Healthy, Failure, and Bad Sectors. It is recommended to replace the disk immediately if the status is Failure.

Select Disk		Slot2
Test Type		Short
Test Status		Not tested
Vendor		SEAGATE
Model		ST2000VX000-9YW1CV12
Disk Temperature(℃)		39
Operation Time(day)		B04
Self-Evaluation		Pass
Overall Evaluation		Healthy
ID	Attribute Name	Status	Flag	Threshold	Value	Worst	Raw Value
1	Raw_Read_Error_Rate	Healthy	0x000f	6	115	99	85936664
3	Spin_Up_Time	Healthy	0x0003	0	96	94	0
4	Start_Stop_Count	Healthy	0x0032	20	100	100	354
5	Reallocated_Sector_Count	Healthy	0x0033	36	100	100	0
7	Seek_Error_Rate	Healthy	0x000f	30	85	60	36859343
9	Power_On_Hours	Healthy	0x0032	0	78	78	19110
10	Spin_Retry_Count	Healthy	0x0013	97	100	100	0
12	Power_Cycle_Count	Healthy	0x0032	20	100	100	343

NOTE:

• Some hard disks only support some of the test items.
- The system provides three test types: Short, Extended, and Conveyance. Extended tests detect more thoroughly and thus take longer time than Short tests. Conveyance tests mainly detect data transmission problems.

CAUTION: Using a faulty disk is risky. Faulty disks should be replaced immediately.

Contact your local dealer for information about hard disks.

Bad Sector Detection

Bad sector detection checks for bad sectors in hard disks.

1. Click Maintain > HDD > Bad Sector Detect.

2. Select the desired disk and detection type, and then click Detect to start detection. Click Stop if you want to stop.

CAUTION: The detection stops automatically when the error count reaches 100.

System Configuration

Basic Configuration

1. Click System > Basic.
2. Configure the parameters.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

NOTE:

• Only admin can set Enable Password.
- If Enable Password is not selected, no password is required for local login at system startup. However, a username and password are still required when you log in after a logout.
• You may also set startup Wizard here by clicking Wizard.

Time Configuration

Time

1. Click System > Time > Time.
2. Select the correct time zone, and then set date and time formats and the system time. The following shows an example.

1. To use Network Time Protocol (NTP), enable NTP, set the address and port number of the NTP server, and the update interval.
2. Click Apply to save the settings.

DST

1. Click System > Time > DST.
2. Enable DST by selecting the check box, and then set the start time, end time, and DST bias correctly. The following shows an example.

Enable DST
From	Mar	2nd	Sun	2
To	Nov	1st	Sun	2
DST Bias	60 Minutes

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

Time Synchronization

Use this function to synchronize camera time with the NVR. Time sync is enabled by default, and cameras will synchronize time with the NVR after getting online, and then synchronize once every 30 minutes.

1. Click System > Time > Time Sync.

2. Select Sync Camera Time and then click Apply.

CAUTION: Use this function with caution if you have more than one NVR on the network.

An IP camera synchronizing time with multiple NVRs at the same time will cause chaotic recordings.

Transaction Configuration

This function is intended for the scenario such as in a café or a supermarket where the NVR is connected to a POS machine. When configured properly, the NVR obtains data from the POS machine and displays information in form of text with video images on the monitor.

Only certain NVR models support this function.

1. Click System > Transaction.

2. Click Add and then complete settings in the window displayed.

NOTE:

• The name entered should be unique.
• The start identifier, end identifier, and line delimiter should be hexadecimal characters. The ignore characters are character strings that cannot be displayed.
• The source address is the IP address of the POS machine, and the destination address is that of a settlement center that receives POS data. An empty destination address means it is necessary for the NVR to forward POS data.

1. Set POS OSD under System > Transaction, including the position, font and color of POS information displayed on the screen.

Serial Port Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function.

Serial port settings in the NVR should be consistent with those in the connected serial device. Serial port configuration is required for PTZ control.

1. Click System > Serial.
2. Configure the parameters for the serial port.

NOTE: You may set Port Usage to Keyboard to control a PTZ camera with a specialized surveillance keyboard.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

User Configuration

Add, delete users or edit user permissions. Only admin can perform these operations.

A user group is a set of permissions in the system. When a user group is assigned to a user, this user has all the permissions specified for the user group.

There are four user types in the system:

• Admin: Default super administrator in the system, has full system access. Its initial password is 123456.
  Default: Default user reserved in the system, cannot be created or deleted, and only has access to live view and two-way audio. If the default user is denied access, the corresponding channel is locked when no user is logged in, and appears in the window.
  Operator: Has basic permissions and access to cameras.
• Guest: Only has access to cameras by default.

1. Click System > User.

Username	User Group	Edit	Delete
admin	Administrator	√	—
default	Reserved User	√	—
loadmin	Guest	√	[IMAGE]

1. To add a user, click Add, and then set the username, user group, password and permissions as needed. Click OK to save the settings.

Username	loadmin2I
User Group	Operator
New Password	********							Strong
Confirm	********
Basic Permissions
Configure	Upgrade	View and Export Logs	Restart
Camera Permissions	Live View and Two-Way Audio
All	D1	D2	D3	D4	D5	D6	D7	D8
	D9	D10	D11	D12	D13	D14	D15	D16

1. To edit or delete a user, click 📄 or 📋 as needed. If you change the password for a user, the new password takes effect at the user's next login.

Security Configuration

IP Control

Use this function to enhance security by allowing or forbidding access to the NVR from specified IP addresses.

1. Click System > Security > IP Control.

2. Select Enable IP Control, select Blacklist or Whitelist from the drop-down list, set the start and end IP addresses, and then click Add.

NOTE:

• If Blacklist is selected, the NVR denies remote access from the IP address(es) on the list.
• If Whitelist is selected, the NVR only allows remote access from the IP address(es) on the list. However, if Whitelist is selected with no IP address specified, remote access to the NVR will be denied.

1. Click Apply to save the settings.

ONVIF Authentication

Enable ONVIF authentication under System > Security > ONVIF Auth so a username and password will be required for ONVIF-based device access.

Select the check box and then click Apply.

NOTE: When connecting cameras using ONVIF, video compression can only be H.264 or H.265.

ARP Protection

ARP protocol is used to associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address. ARP attacks mainly occur on LAN, in which attackers use forged IP and MAC addresses. APR protection prevents this kind of attacks by verifying the gateway's MAC address in all access requests. Note that changing the NIC working mode will disable ARP protection automatically.

1. Click System > Security > ARP Protection.

Select NIC	NIC1
Enable ARP Protection
Gateway	201 - 4 - 5 - 1
Gateway MAC Address	Auto

1. Select the desired NIC and then select Enable ARP Protection.
2. Obtain the gateway's MAC address automatically, or select Custom and input the MAC address.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.

802.1x

802.1x is a port-based network access control protocol mainly used to solve authentication and security issues on LAN.

Only certain NVR models support this function. Note that changing the NIC working mode will disable 802.1x automatically.

1. Click System > Security > 802.1x.
2. Select the desired NIC and select the check box to enable 802.1x.
3. Select the EAPOL version, and then enter the username and password of the authentication server.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.

Hot Spare Configuration

Only certain NVR models support this function.

With hot spare configured, when the working device fails, the hot spare takes over service of the working data. When the working device restores normal status, it takes over service from the hot spare, and data saved to the hot spare during the period of failure is transferred back to the working device to ensure reliable and consistent data storage.

1. Click System > Hot Spare.
2. Select a working mode, Normal (default mode) for working device, or Hot Spare for hot spare device.

Normal

You must add a hot spare device after choosing this mode; otherwise, hot spare does not take effect. Click Custom Add and then enter device information, including IP address, port number and password. The username is fixed to admin. Click Add.

Hot Spare

Select Hot Spare, and the current device will be a hot spare for other working devices. All the working devices that the current hot spare serves are listed.

NOTE:

• After the working mode is changed, the NVR will restart with some parameters and settings changed.
• For a working device that switches to a hot spare, some of its functions will be unavailable, and some settings will be reset to defaults.
• If multiple working device fail at the same time with only one hot spare device available, one working device gets backup at a time.

System Maintenance

System Information

Click Maintain > System Info to view the basic NVR information for maintenance purpose.

System Info

View the basic information such as the device model, serial number, firmware version, build date and operation time.

Basic Info
Product Model	NVR
Serial Number	210235T0E51234567890
Firmware Version	B3119P15
Build Date	2016-11-09
Operation Time	0 Day(s) 0 Hour(s) 48 Minute(s)

Camera status

Click the Camera tab to view camera status (online or offline with possible offline cause) and status of alarm functions such as motion detection, tampering, video loss and audio detection. Off means disabled, and on means enabled.

Camera	Name	Status	Motion	Tampering
D1	IP Camera 01	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off
D2	IP Camera 02	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off
D3	IP Camera 03	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off
D4	IP Camera 04	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off
D5	IP Camera 05	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off
D6	IP Camera 06	Offline(Network Disconnected)	Off	Off

Recording status

Click the Recording tab to view recording status and stream settings.

Camera	Name	Type	Status	Diagnosis	Stream Type	fps
D1	IP Camera 01	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D2	IP Camera 02	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D3	IP Camera 03	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D4	IP Camera 04	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D5	IP Camera 05	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D6	IP Camera 06	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D7	IP Camera 07	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D8	IP Camera 08	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D9	IP Camera 09	None	No Recording	Camera Offline	None	0
D10	IP Camera 10	Normal	Ongoing	Normal	Main Stream	25

NOTE: Due to automatic rounding of numbers, the frame rate value may have 1-2 fps difference on what is shown on the OSD.

Online user

Click the Online User tab for information about users who are currently logged in.

No.	Username	IP Address	Login Time
1	admin	127.0.0.1	2016-04-13 23:03:55

Disk status

Click the Disk tab to view the hard disk status and disk properties.

Disk No.	Total(GB)	Free(GB)	Status	Vendor	Property
1	0.00	0.00	No Disk
2	1863.02	0.00	Normal	SEAGATE	Read/Write
•
Total Capacity(GB)		1863.02
Free Space(GB)		0.00

Decoding card status

Click the Slot Status tab to view the decoding card status. This function is available to certain NVR models only.

Network Information

Traffic

Click Maintain > Network Info > Traffic to view network traffic information.

Network Detection

Click Maintain > Network Info > Net Detect.

To test network delay and packet loss rate, enter the test address and then click Test.

NOTE: The test packet size is 3000 bytes by default and can be changed as needed.

To capture and save packets, select the USB storage device, specify the port number and IP address, and then click right to the desired NIC. The captured packets are saved as a backup file in the root directory of the USB storage device. You may click Open to view the file.

NOTE:

• The packet size is 1520 bytes by default and can be changed as needed.
• The backup file of the captured packets is named in NIC name_time.pcap format.
• Packets cannot be captured if it is already started on the Web interface.
- If you use PPPoE or 3G/4G, a virtual NIC will appear in the list after the dial-up succeeds, and you may capture packets sent to and from this NIC.

Network Settings

Click Maintain > Network Info > Network to view network settings.

3G/4G Connectivity

Click Maintain > Network Info > 3G/4G Connectivity to view 3G/4G parameters.

3G/4G	Off
IPv4 Address	0.0.0.0
IPv4 Subnet Mask	0.0.0.0
IPv4 Default Gateway	0.0.0.0
Preferred DNS Server	0.0.0.0
Alternate DNS Server	0.0.0.0

PoE/Network Port Status

Only certain NVR models support this function.

Click System > Network Info to view port status. In the figure below, the blue port is in use. For PoE models, power information will be displayed.

Network Statistics

Click Maintain > Network Info > Network Statistics. Bandwidth usage statistics are displayed.

Type	Bandwidth
IP Camera	15Mbps
Remote Live View	0bps
Remote Playback	0bps
Idle Receive Bandwidth	145Mbps
Idle Send Bandwidth	96Mbps

NOTE:

• Insufficient receiving bandwidth (Idle Receive Bandwidth) may cause the connected cameras to be offline.
• When the sending bandwidth (Idle Send Bandwidth) is insufficient, remote live view, playback or download may fail on the NVR.

Log Query

Logs contain information about user-performed operations and device status. By analyzing logs, you can keep track of device operation status and view detailed alarm information.

1. Click Maintain > Log.
2. Set query conditions, including the start and end times, main type and sub type.
3. Click Query.

Start Time	2016	-	11	-	10	-	00	-	00	-	00
End Time	2016	-	11	-	10	-	23	-	59	-	59
Main Type	All
Sub Type	All Types
Username	Operation Time		Camera	Play		Main Ty..	Sub Type			Details
	2016-11-10 11:14:41		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Ended
	2016-11-10 11:14:21		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Started
	2016-11-10 11:13:18		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Ended
	2016-11-10 11:13:06		D3	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Ended
	2016-11-10 11:12:46		D3	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Started
	2016-11-10 11:12:43		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Started
	2016-11-10 11:12:07		D3	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Ended
	2016-11-10 11:11:55		D5	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Started
	2016-11-10 11:11:54		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Ended
	2016-11-10 11:11:49		D4	#		Alarm	Motion Detection Started

1. If 🔒 is displayed under Play, you may click 🔒 to view the recording that started one minute before the alarm time and ended ten minutes after the alarm time. means this functions is not available.
2. To export logs to an external storage device, click Export, set the export destination and format, and then click Backup.

Import/Export

Configurations and maintenance information can be exported to a storage device and saved as files for backup. A configuration file can also be imported to the NVR to restore configurations. The configuration file of an NVR can be imported to multiple NVRs of the same model if you want them to have the same settings. If the imported configuration file contains camera information, the related camera will be added to all the NVRs. Only admin can perform these operations.

1. Click Maintain > Backup.
2. To export device configurations, specify the destination directory and then click Export. A .xml file will be created in the specified directory when export is completed.
3. To export maintenance information, specify the destination directory and then click Export Maintain Info. A .tgz file will be created in the specified directory when export is completed.
4. To import device configurations, double-click the target folder containing the .xml file, select the file, and then click Import.

CAUTION: Delete files with caution. Deleted files cannot be recovered.

System Restoration

Use this function to restore some or all factory default settings. The NVR will restart automatically to complete this operation. Recordings and operation logs will not be deleted.

1. Click Maintain >Restore.
2. Click Default to restore factory default settings except network and user settings, or click Factory Default to restore all factory default settings.

Automatic Maintenance

Set the NVR to restart as scheduled and delete files (including recordings and snapshots) as needed. Only admin can perform this operation.

1. Click Maintain > Auto-Function.

2. Set an auto-restart time, and choose a way to delete files automatically.

Auto-Restart	Tuesday	02:00
Auto-Delete File	Never		day(s) ago

CAUTION: Files deleted automatically cannot be recovered.

System Upgrade

Upgrade the NVR using an upgrade file stored in a USB storage device.

CAUTION: Make sure power is not interrupted during upgrade. A power failure during system upgrade may cause startup failure. Use an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) if necessary.

Click Maintain > Upgrade. Locate the upgrade file and then click Upgrade.

Shutdown

Click Shutdown to log out, restart or shut down as needed. To shut down the NVR, you may also long-press the power button on the front panel (if available) for around three seconds till an on-screen message appears, and then click Yes.

Logout

Restart

Shutdown

CAUTION: Unsaved settings will be lost if the NVR is shut down unexpectedly, for

example, due to a power failure. An incorrect shutdown during a system upgrade may cause startup failures.

Part II Web-Based Operations

Before You Begin

You may access and manage your NVR remotely using a web browser on a PC (through the Web interface). Check the following before you begin:

• Access will be authenticated during login, and operation permissions will be required.
  The PC is operating properly and has a network connection to the NVR.
  The PC uses the Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system.
• A Web browser has been installed on the PC. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher is recommended. Firefox, Chrome and Opera browsers are also supported.
  A 32-bit Web browser is still required even if you are using a 64-bit operating system.

NOTE:

• The parameters that are grayed out on the Web GUI cannot be modified. The parameters and values displayed may vary with NVR model.
  • The figures are for illustration purpose only and may vary with NVR model.

Login

1. Open a Web browser on your PC and browse to the login page by entering the IP address (192.168.1.30 by default) of your NVR.

You may need to install a plug-in as prompted at your first login. Close the Web browser when the installation starts.

1. In the login dialog box, enter the correct username and password (123456 for admin) and then click Login.

CAUTION: The default password is intended only for the first login and should be changed

to a strong one containing at least eight characters including uppercase and lowercase letters, digits and symbols after your first login to ensure security.

Live View

The Live View page is displayed when you are logged in. The following figure shows an example.

Live View Window Control Buttons

Button		Description	Button	Description
	[6x7]	Two-way audio		Main/Sub stream
	[6x8]	Start or stop live view in all windows		Previous and next screen
	[X2X5]	Switch screen layout		Full screen
	[22T8]	Select stream type		Shows the current frame rate, bit rate, resolution, and packet loss rate
		Take a snapshot		Start zoom
	[4x9]	Local recording		Turn on or off audio; adjust sound volume.
	[5x10]	Adjust MIC volume		3D positioning
	[7x11]	Open or close the control panel	-	-

NOTE:

• The 📄 icon means two-way audio is available. Click to start two-way audio with the NVR or a camera (depending on where the icon is displayed).
• Only the main stream is displayed when the camera is offline or it supports only one stream.
• A snapshot file is named in this format: IP_camera ID_snapshot time. The snapshot time is in YYYYMMDDHHMMSSMS format.
• By default, snapshots are saved in this directory:

C:\Users\username\Surveillance\Snap\system date. The system date is in yyyy-mm-dd format.

• A local recording is named in this format: IP_camera ID_S recording start time E recording end time. The recording start and end times are in hh-mm-ss format.
• By default, local recordings are saved in this directory:

C:\Users\username\Surveillance\Record\system date. The system date is in yyyy-mm-dd format.

Playback

Click Playback on the top to show the Playback page. The following figure shows an example.

Button	Description	Button	Description
	Play/Pause		Stop
[67KB]	Reverse		Slow down or speed up
	Rewind or forward 30 seconds		Rewind or forward by frame
	Previous or next period		Clip video/pause
	Save video clip	[05KT]	Take a snapshot
	Zoom		Adjust sound volume; turn on or off sound

Configuration

Click Setup on the top, and then click the menus on the left to configure parameters.

Appendix A Typical Applications

Typical Application 1

graph TD
    IPC1["IPC1"] --> Switch["Switch"]
    IPCn["IPCn"] --> Switch
    Switch --> PC["PC"]
    Switch --> Monitor["Monitor"]
    NVR["NVR"] --> PC
    NVR --> Monitor
    NVR --> IPC1IPC1
    NVR --> IPCnIPCn

The NVR, IP cameras, and PC are connected on a private network (or LAN). The IP cameras can be connected to the NVR directly or via a switch. And you manage the NVR and the connected IP cameras through the monitor or using a web browser on the PC.

Typical Application 2

graph TD
    IPC --> Switch
    Switch --> NVR
    NVR --> Monitor
    Monitor --> IPC1
    NVR --> IPCn
    Switch --> SurveillanceManagementSoftware["Surveillance management software"]
    style Switch fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#333
    style NVR fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#333
    style Monitor fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#333
    style IPC1 fill:#2196F3,stroke:#333
    style IPCn fill:#2196F3,stroke:#333

The NVR, IP cameras, and PC are connected on a private network (or LAN). The IP cameras can be connected to the NVR directly or via a switch. The PC is installed with surveillance management software. You can manage the NVR and the connected IP cameras using the surveillance software or through the monitor.

Appendix B Acronyms

Acronym	Description
CBR	Constant Bit Rate
DDNS	Dynamic Domain Name Service
DHCP	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DST	Daylight Saving Time
DVS	Digital Video Server
FTP	File Transfer Protocol
HDMI	High Definition Multimedia Interface
HTTPS	Hypertext Transfer Protocol Over Secure Sockets Layer
IPC	IP Camera
JPEG	Joint Photographic Experts Group
MTU	Maximum Transfer Unit
NAT	Network Address Translation
NIC	Network Interface Card
NTP	Network Time Protocol
NVR	Network Video Recorder
ONVIF	Open Network Video Interface Forum
PoE	Power over Ethernet
PPPoE	Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PTZ	Pan, Tilt, Zoom
P2P	Peer-to-Peer
RAID	Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks
RTSP	Real-Time Streaming Protocol
SDK	Software Development Kit
S.M.A.R.T.	Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
UPnP	Universal Plug-and-Play
USB	Universal Serial Bus
VGA	Video Graphics Array
VBR	Variable Bit Rate

Appendix C FAQs

Problem	Possible Cause and Solution
Forgot the login password	Double-click the lower left corner of the login dialog box as admin. A dialog box appears.Note down the serial number and then contact your dealer for a temporary password. Log in with the temporary password and then reset your password.Use your mobile surveillance app to scan the QR code (Settings > Forgot Device Password).
Cannot open the login page with the default IP address (192.168.1.30)	Please try 192.168.0.30.
The Web plugin (ActiveX) cannot be loaded.	Close your web browser when the installation starts.Disable the firewall and close the anti-virus program on your computer.Enable your Internet Explorer(IE) to check for newer versions of the stored pages every time you visit the webpage (Tools > Internet Options > General > Settings).Add your NVR's IP address to the trusted sites in your IE (Tools > Internet Options > Security).Add your NVR's IP address to the Compatibility View list in your IE (Tools > Compatibility View Settings).Clear your IE's cache.
No images are displayed in live view on the Web interface.	Check if the bit rate is 0Mbps in the live view window.If yes, check if the firewall has been disabled, and the anti-virus program has been stopped on your computer.If not, maybe it is because the graphics card driver on your computer is not working properly. Try installing the driver again.
A camera is offline, and No Link is displayed.	Click Maintain > System Info > Camera. The cause is displayed under Status. Common causes include disconnected network, incorrect username or password, weak password, insufficient bandwidth.Check network connection and network configurations.·If it indicates incorrect username or password, check that the camera password set in the NVR is the one used to access the camera's Web interface.·If it indicates denied access for weak password, log in to the camera's Web interface and set a strong password.·If it indicates insufficient bandwidth, delete other online IP devices in the NVR.
The NVR displays live video for some cameras and No Resource for others.	·Set the camera to encode the sub stream, and decrease its resolution to D1.·Set the NVR to use the sub stream first for live view.
A camera goes online and offline repeatedly.	·Check if network connection is stable.·Upgrade the firmware for the camera and the NVR. Contact your dealer for the latest versions.
Live view is normal, but the recording cannot be found.	·Check that a recording schedule has been properly configured.·Check if the time and time zone configured in the NVR are correct.·Check if the hard disk storing the recording has been damaged.·Check if the desired recording has been overwritten.
Motion detection is not effective.	·Check that motion detection is enabled, and the motion detection area is properly configured.·Check that detection sensitivity is properly set.·Check that the arming schedule is properly configured.
A hard disk cannot be identified by the NVR.	·Use the power adapter delivered with your NVR.·Power down the NVR and then mount the hard disk again.·Try another disk slot.·The disk is not compatible with your NVR. Contact your dealer for a list of compatible disk models.
The mouse does not work.	·Use the mouse delivered with your NVR.·Make sure no cable is extended.

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