Active Vision SX-1400 Series User guide

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Verify Contents
Verify that the package contents are correct by checking the items against the packing list.
Note: Please contact your dealer for damaged or missing items.
NVR Pre-Installation
NVR Installation
During the installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side
panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to the SX-1400 series NVR.
The SX-1400 series NVR are highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please
take into consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the NVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
Before you start:
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the NVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
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3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
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Steps (Alternate model):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.

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3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom
to fix the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.
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Front Panel
①Status Indicators (Alarm, Ready, Status, HDD, Power, Tx/Rx)
②DVD-R/W
③Control Buttons
④Compound Buttons
⑤Shuttle Button
⑥Power Button
⑦USB interface
①USB Interface
②Status Indicators (Alarm, Ready, Status, HDD, power, Tx/Rx)
③SHIFT
④Compound Buttons
⑤Control Buttons
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①Status Indicator(Power, Status, Tx/Rx)
②USB Interface
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Rear Panel
No.
Item
Description
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VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
CVBS AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
CVBS video output.
VGA AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120Ωresistance.
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RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices,
the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of
the next NVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
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GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
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AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
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USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
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No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
CVBS AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
CVBS video output.
VGA AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
8
LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.
Up position shows the RS-485 is not terminated.
Down position shows the RS-485 is terminated with 120Ωresistance.
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RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices,
the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of
the next NVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
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GROUND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
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AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
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POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
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USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
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Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
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No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
3
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for voice talk)
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
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USB
Connects USB disks and devices.
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LAN Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
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RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
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Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
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No.
Item
Description
1
LAN Network Interface
Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
2
RS-485 Interface
Connects to RS-485 devices.
3
Power Supply
100~240VAC power supply
4
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
5
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
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GND
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
7
HDMI Interface
HDMI video output connector.
8
VGA Output
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
9
Audio In
RCA connector for voice talk input
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Audio Out
RCA connector for audio output
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Network Interfaces with
PoE function
Network interface for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
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Peripheral Connections
Connecting to Alarm Input / Output Device
The alarm input/output interface of the NVR is shown as below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, follow the connection diagram
below:
To connect to an AC/DC load, use the following diagram:
For DC load, JP4 can be used within the limit of 12V/1A safely. If the interface is connected to an AC load, JP4
should be left open. Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers (JP4, JP5, JP6, and JP7) on the motherboard, each corresponding with one alarm output. By
default, jumpers are connected. To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
Note: An external relay is needed to prevent electric shock when connecting to an AC load.
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Alarm Connection
To connect alarm devices to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Controller Connection
To connect a controller to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the KB terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the KB D+, D- pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect Ta on controller to D+ on terminal block and Tb on controller to D- on terminal block. Fasten stop screws.
4. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Note: Make sure both the controller and NVR are grounded.
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Specifications
Video/Audio
input
IP video input
32-ch
Two-way audio
1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
Video/Audio
output
Recording
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Resolution: 704 ×576 (PAL); 704 ×480 (NTSC)
HDMI output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 ×1080P /60Hz, 1920 ×1080P /50Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280
×1024 /60Hz, 1280 ×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
VGA output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 ×1080P /60Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280 ×1024 /60Hz, 1280
×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
Audio output
2-ch, BNC (Linear, 600Ω)
Playback
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Synchronous
playback
16-ch
Hard disk
SATA
4 SATA interfaces for 2 HDDs + 1 DVD-R/W (default), or 4HDDs
eSATA
1 eSATA interface
Capacity
Up to 4TB capacity for each HDD
External
interface
Network interface
1 RJ-45 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Serial interface
1 RS-232 interface (for parameters configuration, maintenance,
transparent channel);
1 RS-485 interface (reserved);
1 RS-485 keyboard interface (for special keyboard control)
USB interface
3 ×USB 2.0
Alarm in
16
Alarm out
4
Others
Power supply
100 ~ 240 VAC, 6.3 A, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Consumption
(without hard disk
or DVD-R/W)
≤45 W
Working
temperature
-10 ℃~ +55 ℃
Working humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 2U chassis
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
445 ×390 ×90 mm
Weight
≤ 4 Kg (8.82 lb) ( without hard disk or DVD-R/W )
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Video/Audio
input
IP video input
32-ch
Two-way audio
1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
Video/Audio
output
Recording
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Resolution: 704 ×576 (PAL); 704 ×480 (NTSC)
HDMI output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 ×1080P /60Hz, 1920 ×1080P /50Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280
×1024 /60Hz, 1280 ×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
VGA output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 ×1080P /60Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280 ×1024 /60Hz, 1280
×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
Audio output
2-ch, BNC (Linear, 600Ω)
Playback
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Synchronous
playback
16-ch
Hard disk
SATA
4 SATA interfaces for 2 HDDs + 1 DVD-R/W (default), or 4HDDs
eSATA
1 eSATA interface
Capacity
Up to 4TB capacity for each HDD
External
interface
Network interface
1 RJ-45 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
8 independent 100 Mbps PoE network interfaces
Serial interface
1 RS-232 interface (for parameters configuration, maintenance,
transparent channel);
1 RS-485 interface (reserved);
1 RS-485 keyboard interface (for special keyboard control)
USB interface
3 ×USB 2.0
Alarm in
16
Alarm out
4
Others
Power supply
100 ~ 240 VAC, 6.3 A, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Consumption
(without hard disk
or DVD-R/W)
≤35 W
≤40W
≤45 W
Working
temperature
-10 ℃~ +55 ℃
Working humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 2U chassis
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
445 ×390 ×90 mm
Weight
≤ 8 Kg (17.64 lb) ( without hard disk or DVD-R/W )
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Video/Audio
input
IP video input
16-ch
Audio in
1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ) (Two-way audio)
Video/Audio
output
Recording
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Resolution: 704 ×576 (PAL); 704 ×480 (NTSC)
HDMI output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 × 1080P /60Hz, 1920 × 1080P /50Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280
× 1024 /60Hz, 1280 × 720 /60Hz, 1024 × 768 /60Hz
VGA output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 × 1080P /60Hz, 1600 ×1200 /60Hz, 1280 × 1024 /60Hz, 1280
× 720 /60Hz, 1024 × 768 /60Hz
Audio output
1-ch, BNC (Linear, 600Ω)
Playback
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Synchronous
playback
16-ch
Hard disk
SATA
2 SATA interfaces
Capacity
Each interface supports up to 4TB capacity for recording
External
interface
Network interface
1 RJ-45 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Serial interface
1 RS-232 interface (for parameters configuration, maintenance,
transparent channel);
1 RS-485 interface (reserved);
USB interface
2 ×USB 2.0
Alarm in
4
Alarm out
2
Others
Power supply
12 VDC
Consumption
≤ 13 W (without hard disk or DVD-R/W)
Working
temperature
-10 ℃~ +55 ℃
Working humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 1U chassis
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
445 ×261 ×44.5 mm
Weight
≤ 4 Kg (8.82 lb) ( without hard disk or DVD-R/W )
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Video/Audio input
IP video input
4-ch, 720P
8-ch, 720P
Two-way audio
input
1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
Video/Audio output
Decoding resolution
5MP/3MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
HDMI/VGA output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 × 1080P /60Hz, 1600 × 1200 /60Hz, 1280 × 1024 /60Hz,
1280 × 720 /60Hz, 1024 × 768 /60Hz
CVBS
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Resolution: 704 ×576 (PAL); 704 ×480 (NTSC) (optional)
Audio output
1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1kΩ)
Playback resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Synchronous
playback
4-ch, 4CIF (Real-time)
4-ch, 720P / 2-ch, 1080P / 1-ch,
5MP (Non-real-time)
8-ch, 4CIF (Real-time)
8-ch, 720P / 4-ch, 1080P / 2-ch,
5MP (Non-real-time)
Hard disk
SATA
2 SATA interfaces for 2 HDDs
Capacity
Up to 4TB for each disk
External interface
Network interface
1 RJ-45 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
4 independent 10 /100 Mbps PoE Ethernet interfaces for
LTN7608-P4, 8independent 10 /100 Mbps PoE Ethernet interfaces
for LTN7608-P8
Serial interface
1 RS-485 half-duplex interface
USB interface
2 ×USB 2.0
Alarm in/out
4/1 (optional)
Others
Power supply
100~240VAC, 47~63Hz, 3A
Consumption
≤ 15 W (without hard disk)
Working
temperature
-10 ºC ~ +55 ºC
Working humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 1U chassis
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
445 ×290 ×45mm
Weight
≤ 2 Kg ( without hard disk)
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HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a
fixed bit rate.
Bit Rate
Storage Used
96K
42M
128K
56M
160K
70M
192K
84M
224K
98M
256K
112M
320K
140M
384K
168M
448K
196M
512K
225M
640K
281M
768K
337M
896K
393M
1024K
450M
1280K
562M
1536K
675M
1792K
787M
2048K
900M
Note: Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. Storage space used is estimated
by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.
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Menu Operation
Menu Structure
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The menu structure of the SX-1400 Series NVR:
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Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.
To start your NVR:
1. Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power indicator LED on
the front panel should be red, indicating the device gets the power supply.
To shut down the NVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Shutdown Menu
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
Using the Start Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure below.
Start Wizard Interface
Operating the Setup Wizard:
1. The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you don’t want to use the
Setup Wizard at that moment, click the Cancel button. You can also choose to use the Setup Wizard next
time by leaving the “Start wizard when NVR starts?” checkbox checked.
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2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power indicator LED should turn green. The unit will begin
to start. Depending upon your model's configuration you may need to flip the power switch on the rear panel
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2. Click Next button on the Wizard window to enter the Login window.
Login Window
3. Enter the admin password. By default, the password is 12345.
4. To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Enter the new password and
confirm the password in the given fields.
5. Click the Next button to enter the date and time settings window.
Date and Time Settings
6. After the time settings, click Next button which takes you back to the Network Setup Wizard window.
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