ALIBI ALI-NVR7232R User manual

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Bay 1 with HDD
Release button on side Release button on side
Bay 8Bay 2 Bay 7
Front accessible HDD bays (front panel open)
For information about using your NVR and its extensive capabilities, refer to the Alibi Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware
V3.4.95 (or later) User Manual provided at www.alibisecurity.com/resources.
NVR Back Panel
LAN (2)
RS-485, Alarms IN / OUT
Power connector
Fan outlet
ON / OFF switch
VGA1, HDMI1
Video Out
HDMI2, VGA2
Video Out
Audio LINE IN
Audio LINE
OUT 1, 2
Ground
RS-232
USB 3.0
eSATA
Item Description
eSATA Connects external SATA HDD, CD / DVD-RM
RS-485, Alarms IN / OUT See topic below.
Power connector AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
Audio LINE IN RCA connector for audio line level input.
Audio LINE OUT 1, 2 RCA connectors for audio line level outputs.
RS-232 Interface Connector for RS-232 devices.
VGA1, VGA2 DB9 connectors for VGA output 1, 2. Displays local video output and menus. VGA1 and VGA2 have dierent output format options.
HDMI1, HDMI2 HDMI video output 1, 2 connectors. HDMI1 and HDMI2 have dierent output format options.
USB 3.0 interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
LAN Interface (2) 10 / 100 / 1000BASE-T network interfaces
GROUND Ground (must be connected when NVR starts up)
ON / OFF switch Switch for powering on / o the device.
This quick setup guide provides instructions to initially setup and use the ALI-NVR7232R network video recorder (NVR).
ALI-NVR7232R front panel
This recorder features:
• Eight front-loaded HDD bays (HDDs not included)
• HDDs are hot-swapable
• Supports for up to 32 IP cameras
NVR Front Panel
1 .. 16 when lit, channel is active Backup / Export activeLock
USB 2.0 ports (2)
Power button Not used
Front panel controls and indicators
Name Function Description
Status Indicators
POWER Unit is powered on.
ALARM Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
TX/RX Flashes when network connection is functioning properly.
HDD Flashes red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
READY Ready LED is normally blue, indicating that the device is functioning properly.
ARCHIVE Lit when a video backup / export operation is active.
1 .. 16 Channel Status indicator. Lit when channel is active.
USB 2.0 ports (2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
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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.
A third keyboard which includes symbols can also be opened while in the numeric keyboard. The alphanumeric keyboard 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
Switch to
numeric Enter
Soft keyboard - alphanumeric
Switch to
symbols Backspace
Switch to
alphanumeric Enter
Soft keyboard - numeric
Switch to
alphanumeric Backspace
Switch to
numeric Enter
Soft keyboard - symbols
RS-485, ALARMS IN / OUT
RS-485 and system alarm connectors with plug-in termination blocks
Item Description
SW
RS-485 termination switch:
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120 Ω resister.
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 NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next NVR
ALARM IN (1 through 16) Alarm inputs 1 - 16. Alarm input is tied to ground through the alarm sensor.
ALARM OUT (1-G through 8-G) Alarm outputs 1 - 8 with ground terminations.
Mouse control
A standard 3-button (left / right / scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this NVR. To use a USB mouse:
1. Plug USB mouse into the either a front panel or back panel USB connector of the NVR.
2. The mouse will be automatically detected. If the mouse is not detected, the mouse may not be compatible with the NVR. Please refer
to the recommended device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Action Eect
Right click Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
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
Scroll wheel
Scroll up: Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scroll down: Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.

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NVR installation general guidelines:
NVR 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. The NVR can be installed
on a shelf, or in a rack using the rack mounting brackets provided.
NVRs 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 NVR is not weatherproof, so avoid exposure to liquids and excessive dust. Also, do
not place objects along the sides or behind the NVR that will block cooling airow through the chassis or prevent access to the back panel
cabling.
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 NVR and all cameras to ensure normal operation during abnormal power conditions.
IP cameras monitored by the NVR
Your NVR connects to other devices through Ethernet networks. They must be accessible from the network(s) the NVR is connected to.
Rack mounting the NVR
The NVR is provided with chassis rack mount brackets. If installing the NVR in a rack,install a bracket on each side of the NVR. Secure a bracket
to each side of the NVR using the screws (provided).
Wiring alarm inputs to the NVR
You can wire up to 16 alarm inputs to the NVR. Alarm input wiring connects to the RS-485, Alarm IN / OUT connector blocks on the back of
the NVR.
Typical ALARM IN wiring (N.O. or N.C. sensor)
Step 1. Installing the System
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• ALI-NVR7232R NVR
• HDDs (if purchased)
• Rack mounting brackets (1 set)
• Front panel keys (2)
• USB mouse
• eSATA cable
• Power cable for NVR
• Disk mounting handles (16 (2 per HDD))
• Quick Installation Guide (this document)
eSATA cable and front panel keys
Chassis rack mount bracket (left, 1 of 2) and Disk mounting handle (right, 1 of 16)
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 and interface cable
• HDDs compatible with the NVR (up to eight (8), each with up to 8TB)
• IP cameras and cables compatible with the NVR
• Phillips #1 screwdriver (for installing disk mounting handles on HDDs, rack mount brackets)
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
• Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
• A display device and interface cable to connect to the NVR. The NVR will connect directly to a VGA video monitor or an HDMI monitor. It
can be disconnected when the NVR 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.

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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 NVR.
4. Connect the LAN1 and LAN2 connectors to a Ethernet network(s). Note that the NVR support two LAN ports that can be congured for
net fault-tolerant mode (LAN1 and LAN2 ports are connected to the same network, and a rollover to a spare port occurs when a port
fails), load balancing (LAN1 and LAN2 ports are connected to the same network, and bandwidth load balancing occurs between the
two LAN ports), or multi-address (where the LAN ports can function independently on dierent networks).
5. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge protector.
NOTE Do not power on the NVR at this time.
Installing an HDD in the NVR
If you purchased your NVR with pre-congured HDDs, each HDD is labeled for the drive bay they should be installed in. A diagram identifying
the drive bay locations is provided on the inside of the front cover.
If you purchased your NVR without an internal HDD(s), you install at least one for the NVR to function properly. the NVR will accommodate up
to eight (8) HDDs, each with up to 8TB.
The HDDs are installed behind the front panel. To install HDDs, do the following:
1. Unlock the front panel using the keys provided.
2. Simultaneously press the buttons at each end of the front panel to unlatch it, and then fold the panel down.
Bay 1 with HDD
Release button on side Release button on side
Bay 8Bay 2 Bay 7
CAUTION

Follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Install the HDD in a static-free
environment, wearing a certied ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available, touch the bare metal of
the recorder chassis frequently when installing the drive to dissipate the static charge naturally generated on your skin and clothing and
avoid touching electronic components.
3. Unpackage an HDD, and then install disk mounting handles on each side as shown below. Use three screws (provided) to attach each
handle.
Wiring alarm outputs to the NVR
The NVR provides 4 alarm output terminations. These terminations for each output are on the ALARM OUT connector block on the back of the
NVR , and are labeled 1 - G, 2 - 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 NVR, then you must remove the JP 3.
To remove a jumper for AC load alarm circuits:
1. Disconnect all cabling from the NVR.
2. Remove the NVR top cover.
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 NVR top cover.
DC load alarm output circuits
DC loads must operate within the limitation of 12 V / 1 A. To connect to a DC alarm output, use the following diagram:
NVR
DC
OUT
Gnd
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.
Install a monitor, mouse, power
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Step 2. Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Install the network cameras that will be monitored by the system.
2. Power on the NVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel or the front panel ON / OFF switch.
3. Power on the monitor.
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 NVR (HDMI or VGA).
Step 3. Using the Wizard for basic configuration setup
1. Power on the NVR. 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 NVR.
After the Alibi splash screen appears (see above), the NVR will check the status of HDDs installed within the chassis, and show the
show icons on the screen indicating their status. A green check mark on the icon indicates that the associated HDD is operating
normally. If you installed new (or uninitialized) HDDs in the chassis before running the Wizard, those HDDs must be initialized before
use. HDD initialization can be performed within the wizard and within the rmware menu system.
Following the splash screen, a monitor resolution screen may appear. Open the drop down list and select the monitor resolution you
prefer, then click OK.
2. The Setup Wizard can assist you in making important conguration settings in NVR. Click Next button on the Wizard window to open
the Login window.
3. The initial Activation screen requires you to create the NVR administrative (admin) password:
Disk mounting
handle
Disk mounting
handle installed
4. Slide the HDD into the drive bay as shown in the photo below, and then push the HDD in until it is fully seated. NOTE: If you purchased
your NVR with pre-congured HDDs, install each HDDs in the bay location marked on the HDD.
HDD bay locations diagram
HDD bay 1 with HDD
HDD inserted into drive bay
To remove an HDD, squeeze the two disk mounting handles together, and then pull the HDD out of the bay.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until all HDDs are installed. A diagram showing the drive bay assignments is included on the inside of the
front panel.
6. Close the front panel and then lock it, if necessary.
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g. After the export completes, click OK to close the Attention window.
h. Verify that the GUID le is listed on the ash media device.
i. Click Back to open the setup Wizard.
j. Remove the ash media with the GUID le and save it in a secure location.
4. After activating the NVR, a Security Question Conguration screen will open. This feature provides an additional way to recover
your password if it is forgotten.
a. Use the screen above to recover your password using personal information. You can also click Skip to bypass this feature.
5. In the next window, click OK to use the Wizard to perform the initial conguration of your recorder.
a. Follow the on-screen instructions provided to create a “Strong” password, and then enter that in the Create New Passw...
and Conrm New Pass .. elds. Use the soft keyboards to enter the password. After entering a character string in a eld, click
the Enter key to move to the next eld.
b. Enter a “Strong” password in the IP Camera Activation eld.
c. Click OK to continue.
d. After creating a password, click the Yes button in the Attention screen to export the GUID le. The GUID le is setup when you
created this password; it enables you to recreate a new password if you forget this current password.
e. Insert the ash media device where you want to save the GUID le into a USB port on the recorder.
f. Navigate to the directory where you want to save the le, and then click Export.

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a. To enable xed network settings, rst, un-check the Enable DHCP box. If a DHCP server is active on your network, the IPv4
Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway elds will be populated with network settings assigned by the server. These
settings are compatible with your network. If the elds are not populated, they will be blank as shown above.
b. Enter (or modify, if necessary) the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway elds to settings compatible with
your network using the virtual keyboard. You can also enter a Preferred DNS Server address (optional, ex. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
[Google] DNSs). Consult with your network administrator to determine the best network settings for your NVR.
8. In the screen above, click Next to open the Alibi-Connect Platform Access setup page. Guiding Vision access can be used for Alibi
Witness 2.0 smartphone app access by creating a direct peer to peer connection. It can also be used to download recorder rmware
updates.
9. To use the Guarding Vision service, check the Enable box, and then follow the on-screen instructions to setup this feature. For more
information about the Alibi Witness 2.0 smartphone app, refer to documentation available on AlibiSecurity.com/Resources.
10. Click Next to open the a menu for conguring the network ports you prefer to use and DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System). For
more information about these settings, refer to the rmware user manual for your recorder, available on
AlibiSecurity.com/Resources. If unsure about how to setup ports and DDNS access, click Next to continue.
6. In the next screen, set the time zone and date format (using the drop down menus), and the date and clock in your recorder (using the
pop-up graphical menus, see below)). Since video data and capture les are timestamped by the recorder, It is very important that this
information be set precisely to produce valuable evidence from your recorder.
After conguring the date and time, click Next to start the clock at the time entered.
7. In the Network setup Wizard window, click the eld value you want to change, then use the pop-up aid to enter a new value. By
default, the NVR uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) to acquire compatible (dynamic, changeable) network settings
from a network DHCP server. Generally, it is preferable to setup the NVR with a xed network settings to assure the NVR has an
unchanging IP address, which is convenient for remote login.

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13. Check the select boxes for the cameras you want to add, then click the Add button or One-touch Activate. Click Next to continue.
14. In the next Wizard window, select the kind of recording mode to apply to all cameras added to your recorder, and then click Yes in
the Attention popup window to conrm the selection and close the Wizard. NOTE: You can adjust the recording mode of individual
cameras through other features of the rmware.
Click the star for Continuous or Motion Detection, click Yes in the Attention pop-up window, and then click OK to save the
settings. The Wizard will close and the NVR will present the Live View display. See the ALIBI™ Embedded Network Video
Recorder Firmware V3.4.95 (or later) User Manual for more information.
11. The HDD management Wizard window will open. If your NVR is a new NVR shipped with a pre-congured HDD, nothing needs to be
done in this window. If you installed an HDD or replaced the HDD in the NVR, you must initialize it before it can be used.
CAUTION: Initialization erases all information on the disk.
a. To initialize an HDD, select (check the box for) the HDD you want to initialize, and then click Init.
b. Wait until the initialization is complete, and then click Next to continue.
12. In the next window, click Search button to discover compatible cameras on the LAN to add to the system.

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To open the Menu system from the Live View screen, right click anywhere in the screen, then select Menu.
If ID Authentication is not disabled (see the Menu | Conguration | General settings), a login window will open. In the Login window,
select a User Name with administrative privileges, enter its password, then click OK. NOTE: A window of Menu icons will open.
For additional information about using your system, refer to the ALIBI Embedded Network Video Recorder Firmware V3.4.95 (or later)
User Manual provided by your vendor.
Specications
Model ALI-NVR7232R
Number of Channels Supported 32
Supported Compression Format H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264
Recording Performance 320 Mbps max, 200 Mbps max when RAID is enabled
Remote Viewing Output Capacity 256 Mbps max, 200 Mbps max when RAID is enabled
Remote Connections 128
Recording Type Continuous, Schedule, Alarm, Motion Detection, POS, Event
Supported IP Camera Resolution 12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
Supported Playback Resolution 12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA / 4CIF / DCIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF
Synchronous Playback 16-ch @ 1080p, 4-ch @ 4K
Live View display
15. While viewing video from each cameras in the Live View display, adjust the direction of each camera to aim it at its surveillance
target. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for aiming the cameras.
Live View display after camera adjustments
1.1 Access the Menu system
After the initial setup of your NVR using the Wizard, the Menus interface enables you to rene your conguration settings and expand the
functionality of the system. To use most menus, the user must log into the NVR system, either locally or remotely, with administrative
privileges.

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Video Output VGA, HDMI
HDMI Video Output Formats HDMI1: 4K (3840 × 2160) / 60Hz, 4K (3840 × 2160) / 30Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440) / 60Hz,
1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1600 × 1200 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60Hz,
1024 × 768 / 60Hz
HDMI2: 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60Hz, 1024 × 768 / 60Hz
VGA Video Output Formats VGA1: 2K (2560 × 1440) / 60Hz, 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz,
1280 × 720 / 60Hz, 1024 × 768 / 60Hz
VGA2: 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz, 1280 × 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 × 720 / 60Hz, 1024 × 768 / 60Hz
Two Way Audio Input 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1kΩ)
Audio Output 2-ch, RCA (Linear, 1kΩ)
Export Formats .MP4, .AVI
Ethernet 2× GB RJ-45 self-adaptive Ethernet interface
USB 2x USB 2.0 (front panel), 1× USB 3.0 (rear panel)
Hard Drive Interface SATA
Hard Drive Capacity 8x HDDs max., up to 8TB capacity per HDD
RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
eSATA 1× eSATA interface
Serial Interface 1× RS-485, 1× RS232, Keyboard
Alarm Input 16
Alarm Output 4
Operating System Embedded Linux
Security Password Protection
Protocols IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, UPnP, RTSP / RTP / RTCP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, ONVIF, HTTP multipart
Power Requirements 100 ~ 240 Vac, 6.3 A, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Max. Power 200 W
Power Consumption ≤ 30 W (without HDD)
Weight 22 lb. (without HDD)
Dimensions (in.) 18.5 W” D × 17.5” D × 3.5” H
Operating Temperature 14°F ~ 131°F
Color / Material Black
Material Aluminum
Approvals CE, FCC, RoHS, UL
Remote Client System Requirements
Operating System Microsoft©Windows©2000, 2003, XP, Vista™, 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit version) / Apple©Mac©OS X©10.5 or newer
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer©8.0, 9.0, 10, and 11 (32-bit version), Safari©5 and higher
Software Requirements Web Component Installation
Mobile Client OS Platform iOS™, Android™
Supplied Accessories
Quickstart Guide
USB Mouse
110 Vac Power Cord
Hard Drive Mounts and Screws
Rack Mount Ears
6 ft HDMI Cable
6 ft Ethernet Patch Cord