Avermedia NV 1000 User manual

AVerMedia
NV 1000/3000/5000/7000
Digital Video Recording System
User’s Manual

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FCC NOTICE
This device 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 in a
commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment can generate,
use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction, 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.
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified
to comply with the Class A limits. All cables used to connect the computer and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified
computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or
television reception.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CE NOTICE
This is a Class A product.
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respect to the contents of this documentation, its quality, performance,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents for NV 1000 .............................................................. vii
Package Contents for NV 3000 ............................................................. viii
Package Contents for NV 5000 ............................................................. viii
Package Contents for NV 7000 ...............................................................ix
NV 1000/ NV 3000 Video Capture Card Specifications ....................................x
NV 5000 Video Capture Card Specifications ................................................x
NV 7000 Video Capture Card Specifications ...............................................xi
Manual Conventions ............................................................................xi
LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................ xiii
CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING HARDWARE .......................................... 16
1.1 Hardware Recommendations .........................................................16
1.2 NV 1000/3000/5000/7000 Hardware Installation Combinations .................17
1.3 NV 1000 DVR Hardware Installation .................................................19
1.4 NV 3000 DVR Hardware Installation .................................................20
1.5 NV 5000 DVR Hardware Installation .................................................23
1.6 NV 7000 DVR Hardware Installation .................................................28
1.6.1 Installing One AVerMedia NV 7000 Video Capture Card.................28
1.6.2 Installing 4 NV 7000 Video Capture Cards .................................29
1.6.3 Installing an I/O Card ..........................................................30
1.7 Connecting the Watchdog line ........................................................32
1.7.1 Connecting the Watchdog line to NV 1000/3000/5000 ...................32
1.7.2 Connecting the Watchdog line to NV 7000.................................33
1.8 Connecting Cameras and TV-out Cable .............................................34
1.8.1 Connecting Cameras and TV-out Cable to NV 1000/3000/5000 .......34
1.8.2 Connecting Cameras and TV-out Cable to NV7000 ......................34
1.9 Connecting External Sensors/Relays to NV1000/3000/5000/7000 .............37
1.9.1 Connecting External Sensors/Relays to NV1000/3000/5000 ...........37
1.9.2 Connecting External Sensors/Relays to NV7000 .........................41

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1.10 Connecting POS (Not Supplied) ......................................................43
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SOFTWARE........................................... 44
2.1 Installing NV1000/3000/5000 Application Software ................................45
2.1.1 Installing NV1000/3000/5000 Application in Windows 2000/XP ........46
2.2 Installing NV 7000 Application Software .............................................49
2.2.1 Installing NV7000 Application in Windows 2000/XP ......................50
2.3 Installing NV1000/3000/5000 Driver..................................................53
2.3.1 Installing NV1000/3000/5000 driver in Windows 2000 ...................53
2.3.2 Installing NV1000/3000/5000 driver in Windows XP......................55
2.4 Installing NV7000 Driver................................................................58
2.4.1 Installing NV7000 driver in Windows 2000 .................................58
2.4.2 Installing NV7000 driver in Windows XP ...................................60
2.5 Removing Video Capture Card Driver................................................62
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM ..................................... 63
3.1 Logging in for the first time .............................................................63
3.1.1 Introducing the Functions buttons on Display/Playback .................64
3.2 Configuring DVR.........................................................................69
3.2.1 System Setting..................................................................70
3.2.2 Camera Setting .................................................................74
3.2.3 Recording Setting (Video and Audio) .......................................77
3.2.4 Network Setting.................................................................84
3.2.5 Schedule Setting ...............................................................86
3.2.6 Backup Setting..................................................................92
3.2.7 Sensor Setting ..................................................................94
3.2.8 Relay Setting ....................................................................97
3.2.9 Alarm Setting....................................................................98
3.2.10 User Setting ................................................................. 105
CHAPTER 4 USING THE SYSTEM .............................................. 107
4.1 How to Monitor the Videos ........................................................... 107
4.1.1 Select the Split Display Mode .............................................. 107
4.1.2 Full Screen Display .......................................................... 110
4.1.3 Auto Scan...................................................................... 110

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4.1.4 Alarm Status and Reset ..................................................... 111
4.2 How to Playback the Videos ......................................................... 111
4.2.1 Setting the Video Playback Date and Time .............................. 111
4.2.2 Playing the Videos ........................................................... 113
4.2.3 Catching Desired Videos.................................................... 114
4.3 Play Backup Video Files.............................................................. 116
4.4 Searching Desired Videos............................................................ 118
4.5 Using E-Map............................................................................ 127
4.6 Using PTZ Camera .................................................................... 128
4.7 Using Event Log Viewer .............................................................. 131
4.7.1 Checking Event Logs ........................................................ 132
4.7.2 Checking Operation Logs ................................................... 132
4.7.3 Checking POS Logs ......................................................... 133
4.6.4 Checking System Logs ...................................................... 133
4.7.5 Check Network Logs......................................................... 133
4.8 Using POS .............................................................................. 135
4.9 Using Network Server................................................................. 136
4.10 Using Functional Keys ................................................................ 137
4.11 Checking System Information ........................................................ 138
CHAPTER 5 USING REMOTE PROGRAM..................................... 140
5.1 Using WebCam ........................................................................ 141
5.2 Using the Remote Console .......................................................... 151
5.2.1 System requirement ......................................................... 151
5.2.2 Using Display from Remote Console...................................... 152
5.2.3 Using Playback from Remote Console ................................... 155
5.3 Handy View ........................................................................... 158
5.4 Using PDA Viewer.................................................................... 158
APPENDIX A REGISTERING DOMAIN NAMES .............................. 166
APPENDIX B IMAGE VERIFICATION ........................................... 168

AVerMedia NV1000/3000/5000/7000 User’s Manual
PREFACE
Welcome to the realm of AVerMedia. AVerMedia DVR digital surveillance system,
composed of one 32-bit PCI Video Capture Card, works as a digital video surveillance
system. It enables you to capture true color images and real-time videos from 4-16
camera inputs simultaneously.
With the latest Motion Detection technology, once any movement is detected in the
monitoring area, AVerMedia DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM automatically starts
recording and triggers an alarm. You no longer need to monitor every single moment of
the day; the system automatically alerts you when specified events occur.
Package Contents for NV 1000
AVerMedia NV 1000 DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM package includes the following
items：
1. 1 AVerMedia DVR Video Capture Card
2. 1 Audio + I/O Card
3. 3 Video Extension Card connection cables
4. 1 Audio Card connection cable
5. 1 I/O connection cable
6. 3 AVerMedia DVR Video Extension Cards
7. 1 30 CM Watchdog line
8. 1 Quick Start Guide
9. 1 Software CD (including driver, application software and 1 User’s Manual

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Package Contents for NV 3000
AVerMedia NV 3000 DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM package includes the following
items：
1. 1 AVerMedia DVR Video Capture Card
2. 1 30 CM Watchdog line
3. 1 20 CM Video signal line
4. 1 Software CD (including driver, application software and 1 User’s Manual
5. 1 Quick Start Guide
Package Contents for NV 5000
AVerMedia DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM package includes the following items：
1. 1 AVerMedia DVR Video Capture Card
2. 1 30 CM Watchdog line
3. 1 20 CM Video signal line
4. 1 Software CD (including driver, application software and 1 User’s Manual
5. 1 Quick Start Guide

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Package Contents for NV 7000
A complete NV 7000 surveillance system package includes the following items:
1. 1 NV 7000 Video capture card
2. 1 I/O card
3. 1 Video and audio connection cable
4. 1 30 CM Watchdog line
5. 1 20 CM Video signal line
6. I/O connection cable
7. Quick Start Guide
8. 1 Software CD
If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please
contact with your local dealer.

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NV 1000/ NV 3000 Video Capture Card Specifications
NV 5000 Video Capture Card Specifications
The video card in the package meets the following specifications:
Product Video Card Specifications
NV 1000
NV 3000 1 card One Video Capture Card with 4 BNC connectors and
1 TV-out slot.
Product Video Card Specifications
NV 5000 1 card One Video Capture Card with 4 BNC connectors and
1 TV-out slot.

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NV 7000 Video Capture Card Specifications
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual.
Type Stands for Example
[paren.] Keys on the keyboard [Enter]
“Quotes” Words to be typed in “AVerMedia”
Italic User in each authorization level Administrator
Bold Name of a dialog, Sections/Option title in
the dialog/Field names/Buttons
Schedule
Backup
Underlined Table columns Start
Caution Message: These messages are to advise you to proceed
carefully. Failure to pay attention could result in damage to the system
and may put personnel and environment at risk.
Product Video Card Specifications
NV 7000
1 card One video capture card with 1 D-type connector and
1 TV-out slot

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Informational Message: These messages are intended to provide
additional information for the purpose of clarification.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. warrants that this product to be free of defects resulting from
faulty manufacturing or components under the following terms:
WARRANTY LENGTH
Labor is warranted for 15 months from the date of purchase.
Replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the 15-month warranty period or 30
days, whichever is longer.
WHO IS PROTECTED
This warranty is enforceable only by the first consumer purchaser.
WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects resulting from faulty manufacturing of this
product. The following are not covered by the warranty.
1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed.
2. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from:
A. Accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, commercial
or industrial use, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions included
with the product.
B. Misapplication of service by someone other than the manufacturer’s representative.
C. Any shipment damages. (Claims must be made with carriers.)
D. Any other cause that does not relate to a product defect.
3. Cartons, cases, batteries, cabinets, tapes, or accessories used with the product.
4. AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. does not warrant that this product will meet your
requirements; it is your responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your
purpose.

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WHAT WE WILL AND WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. However, we will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installation charges.
2. Shipping charges.
3. Any incidental charges.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
THE MANUFACTURER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AT OUR OPTION.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY
THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE AND LOSS OF
BUSINESS) OR LIABILITY LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
There are no other oral or written warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to those
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties are limited in duration to
15 months from the date of purchase.
STATE LAW AND YOUR WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights granted under state
law. These rights vary from state to state.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Web Site: www.avermedia.com

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Chapter 1 Installing Hardware
AVerMedia digital surveillance system is a digital surveillance system that supports
Windows 2000/XP. Please follow the steps to install the hardware.
1.1 Hardware Recommendations
Please make sure you follow the minimum system requirement
when putting together a PC for the NV series product. For a list
of recommended motherboards, graphics cards, please go to:
http://www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom.htm
Before you begin, please verify that your computer hardware specifications can meet
your AVerMedia digital surveillance system requirements.
CPU Pentium4 2.8GHz or above recommended
Motherboard Intel 865, 875, 915 Chipset
(VIA/SiS/ALi chipset motherboards temporarily not
supported)
OS MicrosoftWindows 2000 Pro./XP Pro.
Expansion
Slots 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 × 32-bit PCI 2.1 compliant slots
RAM DDR 512MB or above
Hard disk 120 GB of free hard disk space, at least 60GB free space for
each partition.
Media CD-ROM drive
VGA 16-bit high color SVGA graphic card with DirectDraw & YUV
rendering capability, 64MB video memory at least
Audio Sound card and speakers
For the latest information, please check
www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom.htm

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1.2 NV 1000/3000/5000/7000 Hardware Installation Combinations
The following instructions are for installing Video Capture Cards into the AVerMedia
DVR digital surveillance system.
The DVR system has a powerful surveillance function and a flexible combination when
you install the hardware. This table shows the numbers of audio devices, video
channels, sensor inputs and relay outputs in different hardware combinations.
NV 1000 system hardware installation combinations:
Hardware Combinations
Video
Capture
Card
Numbers
Video
Extension
Card
Numbers
Audio / IO
Card
Number
Number of
Video
channels
Number of
Audio
channels
Sensor
Inputs
Relay
Outputs
0 8 0 0 0
1
1 8 1 4 3
0 12 0 0 0
2
1 12 1 4 3
0 16 0 0 0
1
3
1 16 1 4 3
NV 3000 system hardware installation combinations:
Hardware Combinations
Video Capture
Card numbers
I/O + Audio Card
Number
Number of
Video
channels
Number of
Audio
channels
Sensor
Inputs
Relay
Outputs
0 4 0 0 0
1
1 4 1 4 3
0 8 0 0 0
1 8 1 4 3
2
2 8 2 8 6
0 12 0 0 0
1 12 1 4 3
3
2 12 2 8 6
0 16 0 0 0
1 16 1 4 3
4
2 16 2 6 6

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NV 5000 system hardware installation combinations:
Hardware Combinations
Video
Capture
Card
numbers
Video
Extension
Card
numbers
Audio / IO
Card
Number
Number of
Video
channels
Number of
Audio
channels
Sensor
Inputs
Relay
Outputs
0 4 0 0 0
0
1 4 4 4 3
0 8 0 0 0
1
1 8 4 4 3
0 12 0 0 0
2
1 12 4 4 3
0 16 0 0 0
1
3
1 16 4 4 3
0 8 0 0 0
0
1 8 4 4 3
0 16 0 0 0
2
2
1 16 4 4 3
NV 7000 system hardware installation combinations:
Hardware Combinations
Video Capture Card
numbers
IO Card
Number
Number of
Video
channels
Number of
Audio
channels
Sensor
Inputs
Relay
Outputs
1 1 4 4 4 4
1 8 8 4 4
2
2 8 8 8 8
1 12 12 4 8
2 12 12 8 8
3
3 12 12 12 12
1 16 16 4 4
2 16 16 8 8
3 16 16 12 12
4
4 16 16 16 16

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1.3 NV 1000 DVR Hardware Installation
Before installing the video card, turn off the computer’s power,
unplug the power cable and disconnect all other cables attached
to the back of the computer.
Please follow the steps to install the system.
1. Remove the PC case cover.
2. Remove brackets for the PCI expansion slot. Save the screws.
3. Connect the Video Extension Cards and NV 1000 Video Capture Card
with the connection cable.
4. Connect the Audio Card with the connection cables.
5. Insert the Video Capture Card, Video Extension Cards and the Audio Card
into the available PCI slots and fix them.
It is important to fix the cards in sequence to avoid video
transmission trouble.

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1.4 NV 3000 DVR Hardware Installation
Before installing the video card, turn off the computer’s power,
unplug the power cable and disconnect all other cables attached
to the back of the computer.
Users can purchase optional I/O Audio Cards if it is necessary.
1.4.1 Install One Video Capture Card and One Audio Card (Optional)
1. Please follow the steps to install the system. Remove the PC case cover.
2. Remove 2 brackets for the PCI slots. Save the screws.
3. Connect the Audio Card and the Video Capture Card with the connection
cable.
4. Insert the Video Capture Card and I/O Audio Card and fix them.