ACTi INR-410 User guide

INR-410
INR-420
System Administrator’s Manual
2013/12/23
For Version 3.0.08

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About This Manual
Target Audience
This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and
setting up ACTi INR-410/420 surveillance system. The reader is expected to know the
fundamentals of IP surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to
achieve all the tasks.
You may also check http://www.acti.com/product/detail/Standalone_NVR/INR-410 or
http://www.acti.com/product/detail/Standalone_NVR/INR-420 for updates or release
information about this software and document.
Content Overview
This manual provides information needed for planning the installation, installing, setting up the
system and configuring the video streaming devices. Its main content consists of the following
three sections:
Getting Started provides the preparatory knowledge you should study before starting
installation, such as license registration and backup/restore procedures.
Log in to the System explains how to log in to the system right after a successful
installation.
System Setup gives instructions on the tasks such as adding devices to the system,
configuring the device settings, scheduling the recordings, managing events, managing
storage, managing groups/users and setting up Live View. For each major task, you will be
given a brief introduction of operation principles, step-by-step instructions, and a simple
method to check if you have done it correctly.

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Related Documentation
Since this manual focuses on how to accomplish the tasks for system installation and
configurations, there is very limited information about operation-wise directions for End Users
who will be operating the NVR server system. To obtain the instructions on use of the NVR
applications such as monitoring and playback, please download the latest ACTi INR-410/420
User’s Manual from ACTi Corporation website.
Technical support
If you have any questions during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers
via our Customer Help Desk platform at http://www.acti.com/CHD.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following are typographic conventions used in this manual:
Bold indicates keywords, major functions of NVR, or a title of a section/column.
Italic is used for a filename or location path.
Underlined is used for a document name or hyperlink.
“Bold”indicates the name of a button, a menu or a choice item.
Some notices are placed within the following boxes; each type of the box indicates different
purposes or levels of importance for system:
Important Notice
Tip
The content within this box is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative method to easily or quickly
achieve an objective, usually for specific conditions.
The content within this box is an important notice. This notice is important for you to get certain
functions to work properly, or to prevent from certain potential problems that may damage your
system. Make sure you read this notice and follow the instructions.
Note
The content within this box is a note. A note is some necessary information you need to know
about the action you are currently taking, like what will happen after you follow or don’t follow
certain procedure.

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Legal Notice
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is intended for general information purposes.
ACTi Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages arising from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The English version of this document is the official one for all purposes. All the translated
versions are provided as a convenience. Any discrepancies or differences created in the
translations of any other languages are not legally binding.
Copyright
Copyright ©2003-2013 ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
ACTi Connecting Vision and its logo are registered trademarks of ACTi
Corporation.
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other product or company names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European
Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which cause the user be
require to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents
1 About This Manual 2
Target Audience........................................................................................2
Content Overview.....................................................................................2
Related Documentation ...........................................................................3
Technical support.....................................................................................3
Conventions Used in This Manual..........................................................3
2 Legal Notice 4
Disclaimer .................................................................................................4
Copyright ..................................................................................................4
Trademarks ...............................................................................................4
Regulatory Compliance Information.......................................................5
3 Table of Contents 6
4 Overview 12
Product Overview...................................................................................12
Server / Client Architecture ...................................................................13
5 Getting Started 14
What’s in the Box....................................................................................14
At a Glance..............................................................................................15
Rackmount the Unit................................................................................17
Hard Disk Installation.............................................................................17
Step 1: Remove the Tray .............................................................17
Step 2: Mount the Disk.................................................................18
Step 3: Install the Tray .................................................................18
Step 4: Attach the Front Cover.....................................................19
Connect the Devices ..............................................................................20
Start the Unit...........................................................................................21

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Enter Windows........................................................................................22
Definitions of LED Indicators ................................................................23
Turn Off the Unit .....................................................................................23
Get the Hard Disks Ready for Recording .............................................24
Observe Disk Status...............................................................................33
6 System Installation Check List 34
7 Getting Started 36
License and Activation...........................................................................36
Online Activation ..........................................................................37
Offline Activation ..........................................................................37
Step-by-step Activation Process ..................................................38
Online Activation SOP 38
Offline Activation SOP 39
Verify Your License ......................................................................40
8 Log In to the System 41
Access the NVR Server via NVR3 Workstation....................................41
Local Workstation Client Login.....................................................42
A. Enter Account & Password 42
B. Choose the Initial Page 42
C. Language 42
D. Remember Login Information and Auto Login 42
E. Retrieve the Forgotten Password 43
Remote Workstation Client Login.................................................43
A. Server IP & Server Port 43
B. Enter Account & Password 43
C. Choose the Initial Page 43
D. Language 44
E. Remember Login Information and Auto Login 44
F. Retrieve the Forgotten Password 44
G. Server Name/Server Sites List 44
Access the NVR Server via Internet Explorer ......................................46
Accept ActiveX Controls Installation Requests 46

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Log in Failure Troubleshooting.....................................................46
Condition 1: Why can’t I access NVR server via web browser? 46
Condition 2: Why can’t I install Active X controls after logging in? 48
Login............................................................................................50
A. Enter Account & Password 50
B. Change UI language 50
C. Remember Account/Password 50
D. Retrieve the Forgotten Password 50
9 Set up the System 51
Setup Wizard...........................................................................................51
System Settings...........................................................................52
Storage ........................................................................................52
NVR Main Screen....................................................................................54
Live View......................................................................................54
Playback ......................................................................................54
Setup............................................................................................54
Add Devices............................................................................................55
Search Devices Within Local Area Network.................................56
Search Devices Within Local Area Network with ONVIF..............57
Add Devices on WAN or Other Local Area Networks...................58
Basic Settings Attributes 59
Device Status...............................................................................60
Status Icon Description 61
Add Non-ACTi Cameras ..............................................................62
Manage Multiple Devices.......................................................................64
Modify Basic Connection Settings................................................64
Delete Devices.............................................................................64
Copy Settings Across Devices .....................................................65
Add Video Streams from a Multi-channel Device.........................66
Configure Device Settings.....................................................................67
Configure Video Format...............................................................67
Video Settings Attributes 67
Save Storage by Setting Event Recording Frame Rate...............68
Schedule Recording 68
Event Recording 68
Event Recording with Frame Rate Adjustment 69

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How to Make Use of Event Recording with Frame Rate Adjustment 69
Fine-tune the Image.....................................................................70
Video Adjustment Attributes 71
Configure Motion Settings............................................................73
Adjustment Attributes 74
Configure PTZ Device..................................................................75
Adjustment Attributes 76
How to Do Live PTZ Operation 77
Set PTZ Preset Points..................................................................79
Set PTZ Preset Tour.....................................................................80
Configure Fisheye Cameras ........................................................ 81
Schedule Recordings.............................................................................85
Configure the Recording File Properties......................................85
Attributes Explanation 85
Set the Schedule..........................................................................86
Use Time Setting Quick Buttons to Set the Time in One Click 87
Lock Specific Days 88
Copy an Existing Schedule to Others ..........................................89
View the Entire Recording Schedule............................................90
Event Management.................................................................................91
How Does NVR Handle Events....................................................91
How to Edit an Event Rule...........................................................92
Manage the Event Rules..............................................................96
View the Event Rules 96
Delete the Event Rules 97
How to Setup SMTP Settings for Event Rules .............................97
How to Setup FTP Settings for Event Rules ................................98
System Log.............................................................................................99
Define Search Time ...................................................................100
Choose Log Type.......................................................................100
Read the Log .............................................................................101
Export the Log............................................................................102
Storage Management...........................................................................103
Change Recordings Folder Name..............................................103
Set System Log Lifecycle...........................................................103
Set Hard Drives for the Recorded Files Deletion Rule...............104
Manage User Groups/ Users ...............................................................105
Overview....................................................................................105

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User Groups...............................................................................106
Add Users..................................................................................108
Domain Users Management ...................................................... 110
Customize Views..................................................................................111
Step 1: Create a New View........................................................ 112
Step 2: Enter Edit Mode............................................................. 112
Step 3: Select a Layout.............................................................. 112
Step 4: Add Video Source.......................................................... 113
Step 5: Add a Map ..................................................................... 113
Step 6: Add Devices to the Map................................................. 115
Step 7: Adjust the Channel Size & Layout.................................. 116
Step 8: Save the View................................................................ 117
Step 9: Set Default View............................................................ 117
Step 10: Set Default Hotspot Channel (Optional)....................... 117
Step 11: Set Fisheye Camera Mode .......................................... 117
Manage the Views...................................................................... 119
Set View Link .............................................................................120
Set View Patrol ..........................................................................120
Tips to Enhance Live View Performance....................................122
Customize System Language..............................................................124
System Languages List..............................................................124
Display Configurations ........................................................................127
Video & Snapshot Export Configurations ..........................................128
Joystick.................................................................................................129
Joystick Configurations..............................................................129
NVR System Upgrade...........................................................................130
Install the Software ....................................................................130
Workstation Installation and Upgrade................................................134
Install or Upgrade the Software..................................................134
Back Up System Data...........................................................................136
Step 1: Back up System Settings...............................................136
Step 2: Back up Recording Files Folder (Optional)....................137
Step 3: Back up Recording Files Index Folder (Optional) ..........137
Step 4: System Log (Optional)...................................................137
Restore System Data............................................................................138
Advanced Administrative Tasks..........................................................139
NVR Server Status.....................................................................139
Change Server Port ...................................................................139
Change Authentication Method..................................................140