ACTi ZNR Series User manual

User’s Manual
ZNR Series
ZNR-126, ZNR-127, ZNR-423
2021/07/20

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Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................5
Safety Information..................................................................................... 5
Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................ 6
LVD/EMC Directive................................................................................... 6
WEEE Directive–2012/19/EU................................................................... 6
Battery Directive-2013/56/EC................................................................... 6
Part I Local Operations...................................................7
Before You Begin............................................................7
Disk Installation......................................................................................... 7
Ports and LEDs........................................................................................12
Login........................................................................................................13
Local Operations......................................................................................13
Initial Configuration ......................................................16
Preparation..............................................................................................16
Device Login............................................................................................16
Wizard .....................................................................................................18
Live View........................................................................20
Live View Status......................................................................................20
Window Toolbar.......................................................................................20
Screen Toolbar........................................................................................21
Shortcut Menu .........................................................................................21
Sequence Operation................................................................................23
Zoom .......................................................................................................24
Image Configuration ................................................................................24
Preview Configuration..............................................................................25
Channel Configuration .................................................27
Channel Management .............................................................................27
OSD Configuration...................................................................................34
Image Configuration ................................................................................35
Privacy Mask Configuration.....................................................................39
PTZ Control....................................................................40
PTZ Control Window and PTZ Management Window .............................40

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Setting and Calling a Preset ....................................................................41
Setting a Preset Patrol.............................................................................42
Setting a Recorded Patrol........................................................................43
Setting Auto Guard..................................................................................43
Recording and Snapshot..............................................44
Encoding Settings....................................................................................44
Draw or Edit a Schedule..........................................................................46
Scheduled Recording and Snapshot .......................................................47
Motion Detection Recording and Snapshot .............................................48
Alarm Triggered Recording and Snapshot...............................................50
Manual Recording and Snapshot.............................................................52
Holiday Recording and Snapshot ............................................................53
Other Recording and Snapshot Types.....................................................54
Playback.........................................................................55
Instant Playback ......................................................................................55
Playback Toolbar.....................................................................................55
Playback by Camera and Date................................................................56
Playback in Corridor Mode ......................................................................58
Playback by Tag......................................................................................58
Playback by Motion Detection .................................................................59
Playback by Video Loss...........................................................................59
Playback by Smart Search ......................................................................59
Playback by External File ........................................................................60
Playback by Image ..................................................................................60
File Management.....................................................................................61
Backup ...........................................................................62
Recording Backup ...................................................................................62
Image Backup..........................................................................................63
Alarm..............................................................................64
Alarm Input and Output............................................................................64
Motion Detection......................................................................................66
Tampering Detection ...............................................................................67
Human Body Detection............................................................................67
Video Loss...............................................................................................68
Alert.........................................................................................................69
Audio Detection .......................................................................................70
Buzzer .....................................................................................................70
Doorbell Call............................................................................................71

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Alarm-Triggered Actions..........................................................................71
Manual Alarm ..........................................................................................71
VCA.................................................................................73
VCA Configuration...................................................................................73
VCA Search.............................................................................................84
Network Configuration .................................................85
Basic Configuration..................................................................................85
Platform Configuration.............................................................................88
Advanced Configuration ..........................................................................89
Disk Configuration........................................................94
Disk Management....................................................................................94
Space Allocation......................................................................................95
Advanced Configuration ..........................................................................96
System Configuration...................................................97
Basic Configuration..................................................................................97
Time Configuration ..................................................................................97
User Configuration...................................................................................99
Security Configuration ...........................................................................100
System Maintenance...................................................102
System Information................................................................................102
Network Information...............................................................................104
Log Query..............................................................................................105
Import/Export.........................................................................................106
System Restoration ...............................................................................106
Automatic Maintenance.........................................................................107
System Upgrade....................................................................................107
Hard Disk Detection...............................................................................108
Shutdown.....................................................................109
Part II Web-Based Operations....................................110
Before You Begin...................................................................................110
Login......................................................................................................111
Live View...............................................................................................112
Playback................................................................................................114
Configuration .........................................................................................115

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Appendix A Typical Applications ..............................116
Typical Application 1..............................................................................116
Typical Application 2..............................................................................116
Appendix B Acronyms................................................117
Appendix C FAQs........................................................118

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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).

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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
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
WEEE Directive–2012/19/EU
The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner.
Battery Directive-2013/56/EC
Battery in the product complies with the European Battery Directive
2013/56/EC.For proper recycling,return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point.

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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
CAUTION: Disconnect the power before installation. Use an antistatic gloves or wristband
throughout the installation.
ZNR-126 / ZNR-127
The screw holes are for different uses:
A: For 3.5” HDD with 4 screw holes.
A and B: For 3.5” HDD with 6 screw holes.
C: For 2.5” HDD.
A
B
C
AA
A
B
C
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ZNR-423
The screw holes are for different uses:
A: For 3.5” HDD with 4 screw holes.
A and B: For 3.5” HDD with 6 screw holes.
NOTE:
The three (3) dotted lines (for illustration only) divide the four sets of screw holes. Do
not install across the lines.
An 8 HDD device has two (2) mounting plates. Take out the mounting plates, secure
all disks on the mounting plates, and then fix the mounting plates in the device.
The dotted lines indicate the cable connection side (may vary
with device). Make sure the disk faces the correct side for
installation.
Choose an option as appropriate. Use a #1 or #2 screwdriver as
needed. All photos are for illustration purposes only.
A1 A2
A3 A4
A5 A6

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One or Two Hard Disk Installation
1. Loosen the screws on the rear and side panels. Remove the cover.
2. Connect the data and power cables to the disk.
3. Loosen the screws on the disk halfway.
4. Slide the disk in the screw holes, and then tighten the screws.
5. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the motherboard.

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6. Put the cover back in place and tighten the screws.
Four or Eight Hard Disk Installation
1. Loosen the screws on the rear panel. Then press with both thumbs and slide open the cover.
2. Loosen the screws on both sides and take out the mounting plate.
3. Secure the disks on the monting plate and tighten the screws.

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4. Place the mounting plate back in place.
5. Tighten screws on both sides to secure the mounting plate.
6. Connect the power and data cables to the disk. Connect the cable to the mother board.
7. Put the cover back inplace and tighten the screws on the rear panel.

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Ports and LEDs
Name
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.
CLOUD
Steady on: Connected to cloud.
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:
Power on/off
Audio output
DC power
PoE ports
Audio input
Network
VGA output
HDMI output
USB
Grounding
AC power
USB
Alarm input/output
Power on/off
Grounding
Network
HDMI output
VGA output
Audio out/input RS485
RS232 (for maintenance)
HDMI output
12V DC output
CVBS output
eSATA interface

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Name
Description
Steady green: Normal.
Blinks green: Reading or writing data.
Steady red: Abnormal.
Blinks red: Rebuilding array.
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 Mouse Operations below 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.
Long press
Restore to lowest resolution.

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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.

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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 closed
, : Rewind or forward 30 seconds in full screen.
, : Variable-speed forward or rewind in full screen.
: Confirm an operation; or start or pause playback.

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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.
Device Login
The login pages appears after the NVR starts up.
1. Enter the default admin password 123456, click Login, and then click Yes to change the
password.

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2. Change the password into a strong one, then click OK.
3. Set the unlock pattern.
NOTE: To disable the unlock pattern, click System > User. See User Configuration for
details.

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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. You may also click
(Number 2).
2. Select the time zone, date and time format, set the system time, and then click Next.

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3. Complete the network configuration, and then click Next.
4. Select the devices to add in the discovered device list, click Add, and then click Yes to
complete the configuration.
NOTE:
The devices added can get online and start live only if the device password is default.
If not, you need to modify the device password.
If the desired device is not in the device list, you may add it in a preview window or
under Camera > Camera > Camera (see Adding an IP Device).