ALIBI ALI-TVR7032H User manual

ALI-TVR7032H 32-Channel IP/HD-TVI/Analog
Network Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Products: ALI-TVR7032H
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or
humidity is within the recommended range. Operation at extreme temperatures or in very high or low humidity levels
may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product.
CAUTION
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A” 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.
LEGAL NOTICE
Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of
specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
Alibi and the Alibi logo are trademarks of Observint.
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its own.
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permission of Observint, Inc.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
• Unit is designed for indoor use only.
• Keep all liquids away from the device.
• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specications.
• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it may cause damage
to sensitive electronics within the unit.
• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type only.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Safety Instructions
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
• Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualied service personnel or system installers.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specied temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
• Place the unit on a at surface not prone to vibration or impact.
• Use the appliance at temperatures between 14 °F ~ 131 °F (-10 °C ~ 55 °C) and relative humidity below 90%. The input
power source for this appliance is between 100 ~ 240 Vac, 47 ~ 63 Hz.

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• Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves.
• Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/ampliers and televisions, is permitted as
long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above mentioned temperature range.
• Handle hard disk drives with care.
—It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while the DVR is powered on. To allow the hard drive to spin down
and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before moving the unit.
—To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the unit while it is plugged in.
—Protect hard disk drives from static electricity.
—Do not stack hard disk drives or keep them upright.
—Do not use an electric or magnetic screwdriver to install hard disk drives.
• Do not place the unit in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the ow of air through the ventilation
openings.
• Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched particularly at plugs and the points where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn the power o immediately and
contact qualied service personnel for service.
• Handle the appliance with care. Do not drop or shake, as this may damage the device.
• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do not install the unit in an area where
condensation occurs. Do not operate with wet hands. Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power o
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric shock.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the surfaces of this product. When dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently.
• Do not overload outlets and extension cords. Electric shock or re may result.
• Save your system conguration.
• Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and exporting, in violation of export laws, the
software provided with this product is expressly prohibited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Systems Overview...................................................................1
1.1 DVR Controls, connectors and indicators .................................................4
1.1.1 Mouse control...................................................................5
1.1.2 Soft keyboard ...................................................................6
SECTION 2 Installing the System ................................................................7
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment ..............................................7
2.2 DVR installation general guidelines.....................................................7
2.2.1 Installing an HDD in the DVR ......................................................7
2.2.2 DVR Placement .................................................................8
2.3 Connecting alarm devices to the DVR ...................................................8
2.3.1 Wiring alarm inputs to the DVR ....................................................8
2.3.2 Wiring alarm outputs to the DVR...................................................9
2.4 Install a monitor, mouse, power.......................................................10
2.5 Camera installation .................................................................11
2.5.1 General Guidelines..............................................................11
2.5.2 Install cameras.................................................................12
2.6 Connecting it together – initial system setup ...........................................12
2.6.1 Using the Wizard for basic conguration setup ......................................12
2.7 Access the Menu system .............................................................21
2.8 Customize camera congurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.8.1 Adding analog (CCTV and HD-TVI) cameras to the DVR ...............................24
2.8.2 Congure cameras - basic adjustments ............................................24
2.8.3 Camera Video Tampering setup ...................................................31
2.8.4 CameraVideo Loss setup.........................................................33
2.9 Video Quality Diagnostics ............................................................36
2.9.1 Check video quality manually ....................................................38
2.10 Video Content Analytics -VCA.........................................................39
2.10.1 Testing VCA settings ............................................................46
2.11 Conguring HDD settings ............................................................46
2.11.1 Checking HDD status ............................................................46
2.11.2 Network Storage ...............................................................47
2.11.3 Conguring the HDD ............................................................47
2.11.4 Conguring HDD Group mode ....................................................49
2.11.5 HDD Detect ....................................................................51

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2.12 Conguring Exception Alarms.........................................................53
SECTION 3 Startup, Shutdown, Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.1 Starting Up, Shutting Down and Rebooting the DVR......................................56
3.1.1 Startup .......................................................................56
3.1.2 Shutdown .....................................................................56
3.1.3 Rebooting the DVR .............................................................57
SECTION 4 LiveView Interface .................................................................58
4.1 Quick Setting Toolbar ................................................................59
4.2 LiveView pop-up menu..............................................................60
4.2.1 Live View settings ..............................................................61
4.3 Channel-Zero Encoding ..............................................................63
SECTION 5 Record, Playback and Video Backup...................................................65
5.1 Conguring record settings...........................................................66
5.1.1 Setting camera Record Parameters ................................................66
5.1.2 Conguring Record schedule .....................................................68
5.1.3 Conguring Motion Detection Recording...........................................71
5.1.4 Manual record .................................................................74
5.1.5 Conguring HDD Group for Recording..............................................76
5.1.6 Files Protection.................................................................77
5.2 Playback...........................................................................79
5.2.1 Instant playback by channel......................................................79
5.2.2 Playing back video by channel....................................................80
5.2.3 Playing Back by Time............................................................82
5.2.4 Playback by Event Search ........................................................83
5.2.5 Playback by Tag ................................................................86
5.2.6 Playback using System logs ......................................................89
5.2.7 Playing Back an external le .....................................................91
5.2.8 Auxiliary Functions - Playback frame by frame......................................92
5.2.9 Auxiliary Functions - Reverse Playback of Multi-channel..............................93
5.2.10 Digital Zoom...................................................................94
5.3 Backing up Record Files - Export.......................................................95
5.3.1 Export by video search ..........................................................95
5.3.2 Export by Event Search ..........................................................99
5.3.3 Exporting Video Clips during playback ............................................103
SECTION 6 Managing User Accounts ...........................................................107

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6.1 Deleting a user account .............................................................111
6.2 Editing a user account ..............................................................111
SECTION 7 Network Settings .................................................................113
7.1 Conguring General Settings ........................................................113
7.2 Conguring Extranet Access .........................................................114
7.3 Conguring NTP Server .............................................................115
7.4 Conguring Multicast...............................................................116
7.5 Conguring RTSP ..................................................................117
7.5.1 Conguring Server and HTTP Ports ...............................................117
7.6 Conguring Email..................................................................118
7.7 Conguring UPnP™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
SECTION 8 System Maintenance ..............................................................121
8.1 System Information ................................................................121
8.2 Log Information ...................................................................121
8.2.1 Log Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
8.2.2 Log Export....................................................................123
8.3 Import / Export system conguration .................................................125
8.4 Upgrade Firmware .................................................................127
8.5 Default ...........................................................................128
8.6 Net Detect ........................................................................129
8.6.1 Checking Network Trac .......................................................129
8.6.2 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ...........................................129
8.6.3 Exporting Network Packet ......................................................130
8.6.4 Checking the network status ....................................................131
8.6.5 Checking Network Statistics.....................................................133
SECTION 9 PTZ Controls......................................................................134
9.1 Matching the RS-485 DVR interface to the PTZ camera...................................134
9.2 PTZ Control Panel ..................................................................136
9.2.1 The PTZ Live View menu ........................................................137
9.3 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns ..............................................138
9.3.1 Customizing Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
9.3.2 Calling Presets ................................................................140
9.3.3 Customizing Patrols............................................................141
9.3.4 Calling Patrols.................................................................142
9.3.5 Customizing Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

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9.3.6 Calling Patterns ...............................................................144
9.4 Setting Linear Scan Limit............................................................145
9.4.1 Calling a Linear Scan ...........................................................146
9.4.2 One-touch Park ...............................................................147
SECTION 10 Remote Access....................................................................148
10.1 Remote login......................................................................148
10.2 Remote Live View screen ............................................................151
10.3 Remote Playback screen ............................................................153
10.4 Remote Log screen .................................................................155
10.5 Remote Conguration screen ........................................................156
SECTION 11 Cleaning.........................................................................158
SECTION 12 Specications ....................................................................159
APPENDIX A Glossary .........................................................................161
APPENDIX B FAQ .............................................................................162
APPENDIX C HDD Installation ..................................................................163
C.1 DVR compatible HDDs ..............................................................163
C.2 HDD Installation ...................................................................163
APPENDIX D Troubleshooting ..................................................................167
12.1 DVR Troubleshooting ...............................................................167
12.1.1 No image displayed on the monitor after the device is starting up normally ............167
12.1.2 DVR beeps after startup ........................................................167
12.1.3 Live view freezes when video outputs locally ......................................168
12.1.4 LiveView audio has poor quality .................................................168
12.1.5 Image freezes during playback of single or multiple cameras.........................169
12.1.6 “No record le found” message appears after search...............................170

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SECTION 1
Systems Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your new IP/HD-TVI/Analog camera DVR security system! Your system includes the following key
features:
General
• Connectable to HD-TVI and analog cameras
• Connectable to the Coaxitron camera/dome with long transmission distance
• Connectable to network cameras
• Simultaneous HDMI and VGA outputs at up to 1920×1080P resolution
• GUI supports record start with one key
• Redundant recording, holiday recording schedule conguration
• Instant playback for assigned camera during multi-channel live view mode
• Support up to 32 channels synchronous playback; and reverse playback for multi-channel
• Smart playback to go through less eective information
• Manual video quality diagnostics
• Support VCA alarm (line crossing detection and intrusion detection)
• Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags
• Lock and unlock record les
• Support HDD quota and group management; dierent capacity can be assigned to dierent cameras under quota mode;
• Provide 4 SATA interfaces and 1 eSATA interface for record and backup
• 1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface
• Support DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System)
• Network detection function
Local Monitoring
• Simultaneous HDMI and VGA resolutions up to up to 1920 x 1080 output
• 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36 screen live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable;
• Live view screen can be switched in group and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also provided, the interval of
automatic cycle can be adjusted
• Quick setting menu is provided in Live view
• The selected live view channel can be shielded
• Motion detection, video-tampering detection, video exception alarm, VCA alarm and video loss alarm functions
• Privacy masking
• Several PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern
• PTZ zoom in/out by clicking the mouse; PTZ tracing by dragging mouse

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HDD Management
• Supports up to 4 internal SATA hard disk drives, with a maximum of 6TB storage capacity in each drive
• 8 network disks (NAS / IP SAN disks) can be connected
• Supports HDD S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection
• Supports eSATA disk for recording or backup
• Supports HDD sleep function
• Supports HDD standby function
• HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W)
• HDD group management
• HDD quota management; dierent capacity can be assigned to dierent channels
Recording and Playback
• Holiday recording schedule congurable
• Cycle and non-cycle recording modes
• Normal and event video encoding parameters
• Multiple recording types: manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion or alarm, motion and alarm, VCA
• 8 recording time periods with separated recording types
• Pre-record and post-record for motion detection triggered recording, and pre-record time for schedule and manual recording
• Searching record les by events (alarm input/motion detection)
• Customization of tags, tag search and playback
• Locking and unlocking record les
• Local redundant recording
• Search and playback of record les by channel number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.
• Smart search for the selected area in the video when playback
• Zoom in on any area during playback
• Reverse playback of multi-channel recordings
• Supports pause, fast forward, slow forward, skip forward, and skip backward during playback, mouse control of the progress
bar
• Up to 32 channel synchronous playback at 1080P
Backup
• Export video data to USB , SATA or eSATA device
• Export video clips during playback
• Management and maintenance of backup devices
Alarm and Exception
• Congurable arming time of alarm input/output
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• Alarm for video loss, motion detection, tampering, abnormal signal, video input/output standard mismatch, illegal login,
network disconnected, IP coniction, record exception, HDD error, and HDD full, etc.
• Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and alarm output
• VCA detection alarm (line crossing detection and intrusion detection) is supported
• Automatic restore when system is abnormal
Other Local Functions
• Manual and automatic video quality diagnostics
• Menu navigation using a mouse (provided)
• Three-level user management; admin user can create many operating account and dene their operating permission, which
includes the permission to access any channel
• Completeness of operation, alarm, exceptions and log writing and searching
• Manually triggering and clearing alarms
• Import and export of conguration les
• Automatic retrieval of cameras type information
Network Functions
• Self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface with multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance, etc.
• IPv6 support
• TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™ and HTTPS are supported
• Extranet access by HiDDNS
• Support access by Cloud P2P
• TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast
• Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnP™
• Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record les, and downloading les broken transfer resume
• Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters
• Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status
• Remote keyboard operation
• Remote locking and unlocking of control panel and mouse
• Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading
• Remote system restart and shutdown
• Support upgrading via remote FTP server
• RS-232, RS-485 transparent channel transmission
• Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host
• Remotely start/stop recording
• Remote start/stop alarm output
• Remote PTZ control
• Remote JPEG capture
• Two-way audio and voice broadcasting
• Embedded WEB server

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1.1 DVR Controls, connectors and indicators
Your new security system is easy to use and easy to setup. This section includes the function and use of the components included
with a DVR system. For installation instructions, refer to Section 2. Advanced control and conguration procedures are included in
Sections 3 through 9.
ALI-TVR7032H Front Panel
Status
indicators USB ports (2)
Front panel
Item Function / Description
Status Indicators
POWER Indicator is green when the unit is powered on. When the unit is o, the LED is red if power is available.
HDD HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to an HDD.
TX/RX Blinks green when the network connection is functioning normally.
USB Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional USB devices such as a mouse or Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
ALI-TVR7032H Backpanel
HD-TVI/Analog camera video inputs (32)
RS-485, Alarms IN/OUT Power In Fan outlet
ON / OFF switchChassis GndLAN USBHDMI Out
VGA Out
Audio Out
Audio In RS-232 eSATA
Item Description
AUDIO IN RCA connector for audio channel input (1 .. 4)
AUDIO OUT BNC connector for audio line output. This connector is synchronized with VGA video output
Chassis Gnd Terminal for chassis ground. Connect to earth ground before powering on the DVR.
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Item Description
eSATA Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW
HD-TVI/Analog video
inputs HD-TVI interface for video input (32)
LAN Interface 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface
ON / OFF Switch Switch for powering the device on or o
Power In AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
RS-232 DB9 (male) connector for RS-232 devices
RS-485, ALARMS IN/OUT See below, next topic
VGA, HDMI Out
VGA - DB15 connector for VGA compatible monitor. Supports 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz,
1280 × 720 @ 60 Hz/, 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz
HDMI - HDMI connector for an HDMI compatible monitor. Supports 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz, 1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz,
1280 × 720 @ 60 Hz/, 1024 × 768 @ 60 HzH
USB interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
RS-485, ALARMS IN/OUT
Item Description
RS-485 (T+, T-, R+. R-) T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
KB
Controller port:
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller.
For cascading devices, the rst DVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR
ALARM IN (1 through 16) Alarm inputs 1 - 16. Alarm input is tied to ground through the alarm sensor. See “2.3.1 Wiring alarm inputs to the DVR” on page
11 for more information.
ALARM OUT
(1-G through 4-G) Alarm outputs 1 - 4 with ground terminations. See “2.3.2 Wiring alarm outputs to the DVR” on page 9 for more information.
1.1.1 Mouse control
A standard 3-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into the either a front panel or backpanel USB connector of the DVR.

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2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the DVR.
Please refer to the recommended device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Action Eect
Left click
Single click: Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.
Double click: Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and drag: PTZ control: pan, tilt and zoom.
Tamper-proof, privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar
Right click Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Scroll
wheel
Scroll up: Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scroll down: Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
1.1.2 Soft keyboard
One of two on-screen keyboards appears when you click in a eld that accepts a entry, such as a password or name or a numerical
value. The QWERTY keyboard, for alphanumeric entries, is shown in the following picture. Some control keys toggle their function
when they are clicked. A numerical keyboard, shown beneath, appears for numerical entries such as an IP address.
Uppercase /Lowercase
Backspace
Symbols / Numbers
Escape / Exit
Soft keyboard - alphanumeric
Soft keyboard - numeric
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SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
SECTION 2
Installing the System
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• ALI-TVR7032H DVR
• USB mouse
• 6 foot Ethernet cable
• 6 foot HDMI cable
• Power cable for DVR
• Interface cables for a hard disk drives if not installed
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a at, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present,
contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
What you need
Although each security system installation is dierent, most require the following items not included with your system
components:
• VGA or HDMI compatible computer monitor
• IP cameras and cables compatible with the DVR
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
• Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
• A display device to connect to the DVR. The DVR will connect directly to a VGA video monitor or an HDMI monitor (HDMI cable
is provided). The display device is usually needed only for system setup. It can be disconnected when the DVR is networked for
access across a LAN or Internet.
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages. If a
UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended.
2.2 DVR installation general guidelines
2.2.1 Installing an HDD in the DVR
If you purchased your DVR without an internal HDD, you must install one for the DVR to function properly. Follow the procedure in
“APPENDIX C HDD Installation” on page 163. If your HDD has an HDD, skip this procedure and continue installing the system with
step “2.2.2 DVR Placement” on page 8.

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2.2.2 DVR Placement
Your monitoring and recording equipment is the core device for constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence.
Observint Technologies strongly suggest that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel.
DVRs and monitors generate heat and should be placed in a clean and well ventilated area. A high temperature environment will
reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment. Additionally, the DVR is not weatherproof, so avoid exposure to liquids and
excessive dust. Do not place objects along the sides or behind the DVR that will block airow through the unit.
Uninterruptible power supplies
It is strongly suggested that power to the system be routed through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). These devices will keep
your security system running through most power outages, in addition to providing excellent surge and sag protection. The UPS
should support the DVR and all cameras to ensure normal operation during abnormal power conditions.
Proximity of cameras and the DVR
Your DVR connects to cameras through coaxial cables, and to an Ethernet network for remote access. The coaxial cables must be
short enough to provide a good signal level to the DVR from your cameras. Connectorized coaxial cables with a power and audio
leads are usually available in lengths up to 100 ft from your supplier. Ethernet drop cables can be up to 330 ft (100 m) in length. All
cables attach to the backpanel of the DVR (see below). A front panel USB port is also provided for a USB mouse or USB ash memory
device.
HD-TVI/Analog camera video inputs (32)
RS-485, Alarms IN/OUT Power In Fan outlet
ON / OFF switchChassis GndLAN USBHDMI Out
VGA Out
Audio Out
Audio In RS-232 eSATA
2.3 Connecting alarm devices to the DVR
2.3.1 Wiring alarm inputs to the DVR
You can wire up to 16 alarm inputs to the DVR. Alarm input wiring connects to the RS-485, Alarm IN/OUT connector blocks on the
back of the DVR.
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Ground (G)
ALARM OUT (4)
ALARM IN (1 - 8) ALARM IN (9 - 16)
RS485, Alarm terminations
2.3.2 Wiring alarm outputs to the DVR
The DVR provides 4 alarm output terminations. These terminations for each output are on the ALARM OUT connector block on the
back of the DVR , and are labeled 1 - G, 2 - G, 3 - G, 4 - G (G = ground termination).
There are 4 jumpers (JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4) inside the chassis on the alarm termination PC board, associated with ALARM OUT
pins 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Initially, these jumpers are in place. If connecting an alarm output to a DC loaded alarm out circuit,
the jumper must be in place. If connecting the alarm output to an AC loaded alarm, the corresponding jumper must be removed.
Example: If you connect an AC load to the alarm output 3 of the DVR, then you must remove the JP 3.
To remove a jumper for AC load alarm circuits:
1. Disconnect all cabling from the DVR.
2. Remove the DVR top cover. See “APPENDIX C HDD Installation” on page 163 for instructions.
3. Locate the jumper associated with the alarm output you are using for an AC load alarm, then remove it. Save the jumper for
use later, if needed.
4. Reinstall the DVR top cover.

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DC load alarm output circuits
DC loads must operate within the limitation of 12V/1A. To connect to a DC alarm output, use the following diagram:
DVR
DC Load
AC load alarm output circuits
To connect an AC load to an alarm output, a jumper, associated with the output on the alarm termination PC board, (within the
chassis), must be removed. These jumpers shunt pin pairs J1, J2, J3, and J4 for alarm outputs 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. Use an external
relay for safety.
DVR
2.4 Install a monitor, mouse, power
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
2. Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
3. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the DVR.
4. If you plan to access your DVR remotely, or congure your DVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop
cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the DVR.
5. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the DVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge
protector.
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NOTE Do not power on the DVR at this time.
2.5 Camera installation
Always refer to the documentation provided with the camera for installation instructions. The general guidelines provided below
include information about installing security cameras that is often not found in manufacturer’s documentation. Installing your
cameras with consideration of these guidelines can help improve the performance and reliability of your system.
2.5.1 General Guidelines
Camera placement
Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will provide the best coverage, considering:
• Distance from the DVR – for best performance, your cameras must provide an optimal video signal (and audio signal, if
used) to your DVR. For most installations, a length of good quality coaxial cable can be up to 100 ft. The inherent signal loss in
longer cables may degrade quality.
• Field of view – Cameras should be positioned so they can eectively view the entire area that must be monitored, and in a
location where it is dicult to tamper with them.
• Lighting – Light shining directly on the camera lens or bright reections from shiny objects in the eld of view can diminish
video quality and camera performance. Mount the camera in a shaded area, if possible, or where light shining on or reected
onto the lens can be minimized.
• Ease of installation – It must be possible to install the camera at the location, considering mounting hardware
requirements, mounting surface, contamination, etc.
• Environmental specications – Check the specications of your cameras to ensure the location where they will be
installed is within the environmental constraints of the camera.
About weatherproof cameras
Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a building. For best results,
we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as under the eave or roof of a building, if possible.
Weatherproof cameras compatible with your DVR may have cables attached to the camera body and not routed through the camera
base. If these cameras are installed in a moist environment, a drip loop should be constructed in the drop cable such that moisture
will tend to ow away from the camera and drop cable connectors.
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Drip Loop
Drop
Cable
NOTE Cable connectors are not weatherproof.
LAN/power cables can be run almost anywhere, and are frequently routed through attics or above drop/acoustic ceilings because
of the ease of installation. For added security, we recommend that you run your cables in areas with limited access to prevent
tampering. Avoid running the cable near high voltage appliances such as uorescent lighting. Electrical noise and magnetic elds
produced by these devices may aect video and communication signal quality.
2.5.2 Install cameras
Install your security cameras as needed to support your security requirements. Always refer to the documentation provided with
the camera for installation instructions.
2.6 Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Plug the coaxial cables from the cameras into the BNC camera input connectors on the back of the DVR.
2. Power on the monitor.
3. Power on the DVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel.
NOTE Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, congure your
monitor to display the input connected to your DVR (HDMI or VGA).
4. Power on your cameras.
2.6.1 Using the Wizard for basic conguration setup
1. Power on the DVR. Normally, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. A secondary ash screen will appear
showing the status of the HDDs installed in the DVR.
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