BCS Line User manual

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NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER BCS LINE
User‘s Manual
EN
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Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.
Signal Words Meaning
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or
unpredictable result.
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
Indicates a device that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you
time.
Provides additional information as the emphasis and
supplement to the text.
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be
in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate
rights and interests of other people by implementing measures including but not limited to:
providing clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance
area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
●The manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
●We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the manual.
●The manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official
website. If there is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the
electronic version shall prevail.
●All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
●There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
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occurred when using the device.
●If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the device. Read the manual
carefully before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the manual during
application and keep it properly after reading.
Operating Requirement
●Install the PoE front-end device indoors.
●The device does not support wall mount.
●Do not place and install the device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat
generating device.
●Do not install the device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
●Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
●Do not drip or splash liquids onto the device; do not put on the device anything filled with
liquids, in order to prevent liquids from flowing into the device.
●Install the device at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.
●Use the device only within rated input and output range.
●Do not dismantle the device arbitrarily.
●Transport, use and store the device within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Power Requirement
●Make sure to use the designated battery type. Otherwise there may be explosion risk.
●Make sure to use batteries according to requirements. Otherwise, it may result in fire,
explosion or burning risks of batteries!
●To replace batteries, only the same type of batteries can be used.
●Make sure to dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.
●The product shall use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area, which shall
be used within its rated specification.
●Make sure to use standard power adapter matched with this device. Otherwise, the user
shall undertake resulting personnel injuries or device damages.
●Use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and supply
power with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For specific
power supply requirements, please refer to device labels.
●Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
●Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, please keep an angle that
facilitates operation.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards and Warnings ..................................................................................................... II
1 Local Basic Operation .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Booting up ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Device Initialization .............................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3 Resetting Password ............................................................................................................. 5
1.1.3.1 Enabling Password Reset Function ........................................................................... 6
1.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface ..................................................................... 7
1.1.3.3 Reset Button ............................................................................................................... 13
1.1.4 Quick Settings..................................................................................................................... 14
1.1.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 14
1.1.4.1.1 General ................................................................................................................ 14
1.1.4.1.2 Date and Time..................................................................................................... 16
1.1.4.1.3 Holiday................................................................................................................. 17
1.1.4.2 Basic Networking Settings ........................................................................................ 19
1.1.4.3 P2P ............................................................................................................................... 23
1.1.4.3.1 Local Operation .................................................................................................. 23
1.1.4.3.2 Client Operation ................................................................................................. 23
1.1.4.4 Adding Camera ........................................................................................................... 26
1.1.4.5 RAID Manager ............................................................................................................. 30
1.1.4.6 Schedule...................................................................................................................... 31
1.1.4.6.1 Recording Schedule........................................................................................... 32
1.1.4.6.2 Snapshot Schedule ............................................................................................ 37
1.1.4.6.3 Record Control ................................................................................................... 38
1.2 Camera ......................................................................................................................................... 40
1.2.1 Connection .......................................................................................................................... 40
1.2.1.1 Changing IP address.................................................................................................. 40
1.2.1.2 Auto Changing H.265 ................................................................................................. 41
1.2.1.3 IP Export ...................................................................................................................... 42
1.2.1.4 IP Import ...................................................................................................................... 43
1.2.2 Remote Device Initialization .............................................................................................. 44
1.2.3 Shortcut Menu to Add Camera.......................................................................................... 48
1.2.4 Image.................................................................................................................................... 49
1.2.5 Video Overlay ...................................................................................................................... 52
1.2.5.1 Overlay......................................................................................................................... 52
1.2.5.2 Privacy Masking ......................................................................................................... 53
1.2.6 Encode ................................................................................................................................. 53
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1.2.6.1 Encode......................................................................................................................... 54
1.2.6.2 Snapshot ..................................................................................................................... 56
1.2.7 Channel Name..................................................................................................................... 57
1.2.8 Checking PoE Status.......................................................................................................... 58
1.2.9 Remote Update.................................................................................................................... 58
1.2.10 Remote Device Info .......................................................................................................... 59
1.2.10.1 Device Status ............................................................................................................ 59
1.2.10.2 Firmware.................................................................................................................... 60
1.3 Live View ...................................................................................................................................... 61
1.3.1 Live View.............................................................................................................................. 61
1.3.2 Navigation bar ..................................................................................................................... 62
1.3.2.1 Channel Info ................................................................................................................ 63
1.3.2.2 USB Management ....................................................................................................... 63
1.3.3 Live View Control Interface................................................................................................ 64
1.3.3.1 Instant Replay ............................................................................................................. 65
1.3.3.2 Digital Zoom................................................................................................................ 67
1.3.3.3 Instant Backup............................................................................................................ 68
1.3.3.4 Manual Snapshot........................................................................................................ 68
1.3.3.5 Two-way Talk .............................................................................................................. 68
1.3.3.6 Switch Bit Streams ..................................................................................................... 68
1.3.3.7 Shortcut Menu............................................................................................................. 69
1.3.3.8 Picture Search............................................................................................................. 69
1.3.4 Wireless Paring ................................................................................................................... 71
1.3.5 Sequence ............................................................................................................................. 71
1.3.6 Fisheye (Optional)............................................................................................................... 73
1.3.6.1 Fisheye de-warp during preview interface .............................................................. 74
1.3.6.2 Fish eye de-warp during playback............................................................................ 76
1.3.7 Test Temperature................................................................................................................ 76
1.3.8 AI Live View Mode............................................................................................................... 77
1.3.9 Split Tracking ...................................................................................................................... 80
1.3.10 Quick Operation Bar......................................................................................................... 82
1.4 PTZ................................................................................................................................................ 84
1.4.1 PTZ Settings ........................................................................................................................ 84
1.4.2 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................... 86
1.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions ............................................................................................... 88
1.4.3.1 Configuring Presets ................................................................................................... 88
1.4.3.2 Configuring Tours ...................................................................................................... 88
1.4.3.3 Configuring Patterns.................................................................................................. 89
1.4.3.4 Configuring AutoScan ............................................................................................... 90
1.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions........................................................................................................ 91
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1.4.4.1 Calling Presets............................................................................................................ 91
1.4.4.2 Calling Tours............................................................................................................... 91
1.4.4.3 Calling Patterns .......................................................................................................... 91
1.4.4.4 Calling AutoScan........................................................................................................ 91
1.4.4.5 Calling AutoPan.......................................................................................................... 91
1.4.4.6 Using Auxiliary Button............................................................................................... 92
1.5 Record File................................................................................................................................... 92
1.6 Playback and Search .................................................................................................................. 92
1.6.1 Instant Playback.................................................................................................................. 92
1.6.2 Search Interface.................................................................................................................. 92
1.6.2.1 Playback Control ........................................................................................................ 95
1.6.2.2 Search Type ................................................................................................................ 96
1.6.2.3 Clip ............................................................................................................................... 97
1.6.2.4 Record Backup ........................................................................................................... 97
1.6.3 Smart Search Playback ...................................................................................................... 98
1.6.4 Picture Search Playback .................................................................................................... 99
1.6.5 Tag Playback ....................................................................................................................... 99
1.6.6 Playback Image................................................................................................................. 101
1.6.7 Subperiod Playback ......................................................................................................... 101
1.6.8 File List............................................................................................................................... 102
1.6.9 Other Aux Functions ........................................................................................................ 104
1.6.9.1 Digital Zoom.............................................................................................................. 104
1.6.9.2 Switch Channel ......................................................................................................... 104
1.7 AI ................................................................................................................................................. 104
1.7.1 AI Search ........................................................................................................................... 104
1.7.1.1 Face Detection .......................................................................................................... 105
1.7.1.2 Face Recognition...................................................................................................... 107
1.7.1.2.1 Searching by Attributes................................................................................... 107
1.7.1.2.2 Search by Image............................................................................................... 109
1.7.1.3 IVS .............................................................................................................................. 111
1.7.1.4 Stereo Analysis......................................................................................................... 112
1.7.1.4.1 People Approach Detection ............................................................................ 112
1.7.1.4.2 Fall Detection.................................................................................................... 113
1.7.1.4.3 People Exception Detection............................................................................ 113
1.7.1.4.4 People Retention Detection ............................................................................ 114
1.7.1.5 Human Body Detection ............................................................................................ 114
1.7.1.6 Vehicle Detection...................................................................................................... 116
1.7.1.7 Non-motor Vehicle Detection .................................................................................. 117
1.7.1.8 People Counting ....................................................................................................... 118
1.7.1.9 Heat map.................................................................................................................... 119
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1.7.1.9.1 General .............................................................................................................. 119
1.7.1.9.2 Fisheye .............................................................................................................. 120
1.7.1.10 SMD.......................................................................................................................... 121
1.7.1.11 Analytics List .......................................................................................................... 121
1.7.2 Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 122
1.7.2.1 Smart Plan ................................................................................................................. 122
1.7.2.2 Face Detection .......................................................................................................... 124
1.7.2.3 Face Recognition...................................................................................................... 127
1.7.2.3.1 Configuring AI by Recorder ............................................................................ 127
1.7.2.3.2 Configuring AI by Camera............................................................................... 128
1.7.2.4 IVS (General Behavior Analytics) ........................................................................... 129
1.7.2.4.1 Tripwire.............................................................................................................. 131
4.7.2.4.2 Intrusion ............................................................................................................ 135
1.7.2.4.3 Abandoned Object Detection.......................................................................... 136
1.7.2.4.4 Fast Moving....................................................................................................... 138
1.7.2.4.5 Crowd Gathering .............................................................................................. 140
1.7.2.4.6 Parking .............................................................................................................. 141
1.7.2.4.7 Missing Object Detection ................................................................................ 143
1.7.2.4.8 Loitering Detection........................................................................................... 144
1.7.2.5 Video Structuring (Metadata) .................................................................................. 146
1.7.2.6 Crowd Distribution ................................................................................................... 147
1.7.2.7 People Counting ....................................................................................................... 149
1.7.2.7.1 People Counting............................................................................................... 149
1.7.2.7.2 Queuing ............................................................................................................. 151
1.7.2.8 Heat map.................................................................................................................... 153
1.7.2.9 ANPR.......................................................................................................................... 155
1.7.2.10 SMD.......................................................................................................................... 157
1.7.2.11 Master-slave Tracking............................................................................................ 159
1.7.2.12 Video Quality Analytics.......................................................................................... 162
1.7.3 Database ............................................................................................................................ 164
1.7.3.1 Creating Face Database........................................................................................... 165
1.7.3.1.1 Adding Face Pictures....................................................................................... 166
1.7.3.1.2 Adding One Face Picture ................................................................................ 166
1.7.3.1.3 Adding Face Pictures in Batches ................................................................... 169
1.7.3.2 Exporting/Importing Face Database....................................................................... 170
1.7.3.2.1 Exporting Face Database ................................................................................ 170
1.7.3.2.2 Importing Face Database ................................................................................ 171
1.7.3.3 Black/whitelist........................................................................................................... 172
1.7.3.3.1 Adding B/W List................................................................................................ 172
1.7.3.3.2 Deleting Black/White List ................................................................................ 173
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1.7.3.3.3 Import/Export Black/whitelist.......................................................................... 173
1.8 Event Manager........................................................................................................................... 174
1.8.1 Alarm Info .......................................................................................................................... 174
1.8.2 Alarm Status...................................................................................................................... 174
1.8.3 Alarm Input ........................................................................................................................ 175
1.8.4 Alarm Control .................................................................................................................... 177
1.8.5 Video Detection................................................................................................................. 178
1.8.5.1 Motion Detection ...................................................................................................... 178
1.8.5.1.1 Setting the Motion Detection Region............................................................. 181
1.8.5.1.2 Setting Schedule .............................................................................................. 182
1.8.5.2 Video Tampering ...................................................................................................... 183
1.8.5.3 Video Loss................................................................................................................. 184
1.8.5.4 Scene Change........................................................................................................... 185
1.8.5.5 PIR Alarm................................................................................................................... 186
1.8.6 Audio Detection ................................................................................................................ 187
1.8.7 Thermal Alarm................................................................................................................... 189
1.8.8 Exception........................................................................................................................... 191
1.8.9 Disarming .......................................................................................................................... 194
1.9 POS............................................................................................................................................. 195
1.9.1 Search ................................................................................................................................ 195
1.9.2 Settings .............................................................................................................................. 196
1.9.2.1 Privacy Setup............................................................................................................ 198
1.9.2.2 Connection type........................................................................................................ 199
1.10 Operation and Maintenance................................................................................................... 199
1.10.1 Log.................................................................................................................................... 199
1.10.2 System ............................................................................................................................. 201
1.10.2.1 System Version....................................................................................................... 201
1.10.2.2 AI Algorithm Version.............................................................................................. 201
1.10.2.3 HDD Info .................................................................................................................. 201
1.10.2.4 BPS........................................................................................................................... 202
1.10.2.5 Device Status .......................................................................................................... 203
1.10.3 Network............................................................................................................................ 204
1.10.3.1 Online User.............................................................................................................. 204
1.10.3.2 Network Load.......................................................................................................... 205
1.10.3.3 Network Test ........................................................................................................... 206
1.10.4 Maintenance and Management ..................................................................................... 207
1.10.4.1 Device Maintenance ............................................................................................... 207
1.10.4.2 Exporting System Settings.................................................................................... 208
1.10.4.3 Default...................................................................................................................... 210
1.10.4.4 System Update........................................................................................................ 211
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1.10.4.4.1 Upgrading File ................................................................................................ 211
1.10.4.4.2 Online Upgrade............................................................................................... 212
1.10.4.4.3 Uboot Upgrading ............................................................................................ 214
1.11 Network .................................................................................................................................... 214
1.11.1 TCP/IP............................................................................................................................... 214
1.11.2 Port ................................................................................................................................... 216
1.11.3 External Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................. 218
1.11.4 Wi-Fi AP ........................................................................................................................... 219
1.11.4.1 General Settings ..................................................................................................... 219
1.11.4.2 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................. 220
1.11.5 3G/4G................................................................................................................................ 221
1.11.6 Repeater........................................................................................................................... 223
1.11.7 PPPoE .............................................................................................................................. 224
1.11.8 DDNS................................................................................................................................ 225
1.11.9 UPnP................................................................................................................................. 226
1.11.9.1 Configuring Router................................................................................................. 226
1.11.9.2 Configuration UPnP ............................................................................................... 227
1.11.10 Email............................................................................................................................... 228
1.11.11 SNMP.............................................................................................................................. 230
1.11.12 Multicast ........................................................................................................................ 232
1.11.13 Alarm Center ................................................................................................................. 233
1.11.14 Register.......................................................................................................................... 234
1.11.15 Setting Switch ............................................................................................................... 234
1.11.16 P2P ................................................................................................................................. 236
1.11.16.1 Mobile APP Operation.......................................................................................... 237
1.12 Storage..................................................................................................................................... 237
1.12.1 Basic................................................................................................................................. 238
1.12.2 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 238
1.12.3 Disk Manager................................................................................................................... 238
1.12.4 Record Control................................................................................................................ 239
1.12.5 Disk Group....................................................................................................................... 239
1.12.6 Disk Quota ....................................................................................................................... 240
1.12.7 Disk Check....................................................................................................................... 241
1.12.7.1 Manual Check.......................................................................................................... 241
1.12.7.2 Detect Report .......................................................................................................... 242
1.12.7.3 Disk Health Monitoring .......................................................................................... 244
1.12.8 RAID ................................................................................................................................. 245
1.12.8.1 Creating Manager ................................................................................................... 245
1.12.8.2 Raid Info .................................................................................................................. 247
1.12.8.3 Hot Spare Disk ........................................................................................................ 247
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1.10.4.4.1 Upgrading File ................................................................................................ 211
1.10.4.4.2 Online Upgrade............................................................................................... 212
1.10.4.4.3 Uboot Upgrading ............................................................................................ 214
1.11 Network .................................................................................................................................... 214
1.11.1 TCP/IP............................................................................................................................... 214
1.11.2 Port ................................................................................................................................... 216
1.11.3 External Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................. 218
1.11.4 Wi-Fi AP ........................................................................................................................... 219
1.11.4.1 General Settings ..................................................................................................... 219
1.11.4.2 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................. 220
1.11.5 3G/4G................................................................................................................................ 221
1.11.6 Repeater........................................................................................................................... 223
1.11.7 PPPoE .............................................................................................................................. 224
1.11.8 DDNS................................................................................................................................ 225
1.11.9 UPnP................................................................................................................................. 226
1.11.9.1 Configuring Router................................................................................................. 226
1.11.9.2 Configuration UPnP ............................................................................................... 227
1.11.10 Email............................................................................................................................... 228
1.11.11 SNMP.............................................................................................................................. 230
1.11.12 Multicast ........................................................................................................................ 232
1.11.13 Alarm Center ................................................................................................................. 233
1.11.14 Register.......................................................................................................................... 234
1.11.15 Setting Switch ............................................................................................................... 234
1.11.16 P2P ................................................................................................................................. 236
1.11.16.1 Mobile APP Operation.......................................................................................... 237
1.12 Storage..................................................................................................................................... 237
1.12.1 Basic................................................................................................................................. 238
1.12.2 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 238
1.12.3 Disk Manager................................................................................................................... 238
1.12.4 Record Control................................................................................................................ 239
1.12.5 Disk Group....................................................................................................................... 239
1.12.6 Disk Quota ....................................................................................................................... 240
1.12.7 Disk Check....................................................................................................................... 241
1.12.7.1 Manual Check.......................................................................................................... 241
1.12.7.2 Detect Report .......................................................................................................... 242
1.12.7.3 Disk Health Monitoring .......................................................................................... 244
1.12.8 RAID ................................................................................................................................. 245
1.12.8.1 Creating Manager ................................................................................................... 245
1.12.8.2 Raid Info .................................................................................................................. 247
1.12.8.3 Hot Spare Disk ........................................................................................................ 247
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1.12.9 Record Estimate.............................................................................................................. 249
1.12.9.1 Calculating Recording Time.................................................................................. 250
1.12.9.2 Calculating HDD Capacity for Storage................................................................. 251
1.12.10 FTP ................................................................................................................................. 251
1.12.11 Setting iSCSI ................................................................................................................. 253
1.13 System...................................................................................................................................... 254
1.13.1 General............................................................................................................................. 254
1.13.2 RS232 ............................................................................................................................... 255
1.14 Security .................................................................................................................................... 255
1.14.1 Security Status................................................................................................................ 256
1.14.2 System Service ............................................................................................................... 258
1.14.2.1 Basic Services ........................................................................................................ 258
1.14.2.2 802.1x....................................................................................................................... 259
1.14.2.3 HTTPS ...................................................................................................................... 260
1.14.3 Attack Defense................................................................................................................ 261
1.14.3.1 Firewall .................................................................................................................... 261
1.14.3.2 Account Lockout .................................................................................................... 263
1.14.3.3 Anti-Dos Attack....................................................................................................... 263
1.14.3.4 Sync Time-Whitelist ............................................................................................... 264
1.14.4 CA Certificate .................................................................................................................. 265
1.14.4.1 Device Certificate ................................................................................................... 265
1.14.4.2 Trusted CA Certificate............................................................................................ 266
1.14.5 Audio/Video Encryption ................................................................................................. 267
1.14.6 Security Warning ............................................................................................................ 268
1.14.6.1 Security Exception ................................................................................................. 268
1.14.6.2 Illegal Login............................................................................................................. 269
1.15 Account .................................................................................................................................... 271
1.15.1 User .................................................................................................................................. 271
1.15.1.1 Add User.................................................................................................................. 271
1.15.1.2 Modify Password .................................................................................................... 272
1.15.2 Group ............................................................................................................................... 274
1.15.3 Reset Password .............................................................................................................. 276
1.15.4 ONVIF User ...................................................................................................................... 276
1.16 Output and Display ................................................................................................................. 278
1.16.1 Display ............................................................................................................................. 278
1.16.2 Tour .................................................................................................................................. 279
1.16.3 Customized Display........................................................................................................ 281
1.17 Audio ........................................................................................................................................ 283
1.17.1 File Management............................................................................................................. 283
1.17.2 Audio Play ....................................................................................................................... 285
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1.17.3 Broadcast ........................................................................................................................ 286
1.18 USB Device Auto Pop-up ....................................................................................................... 287
1.19 Shutdown................................................................................................................................. 288
2 Web Operation................................................................................................................................... 292
2.1 Network Connection ................................................................................................................. 292
2.2 Web Login.................................................................................................................................. 292
2.3 Web Main Menu ......................................................................................................................... 293
2.4 Cluster Service .......................................................................................................................... 295
2.4.1 Cluster IP ........................................................................................................................... 295
2.4.2 Master Device.................................................................................................................... 296
2.4.3 Slave Device ...................................................................................................................... 298
2.4.4 Transfer Record ................................................................................................................ 298
2.4.5 Cluster Control.................................................................................................................. 299
2.4.5.1 Cluster Control.......................................................................................................... 299
2.4.5.2 Arbitrage IP ............................................................................................................... 299
2.4.6 Cluster Log ........................................................................................................................ 300
3 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 301
4 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................... 302
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations ................................................................................. 306
Appendix 2 HDD Capacity Calculation .............................................................................................. 309
Appendix 3 Compatible Network Camera List .................................................................................. 310
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1 Local Basic Operation
Slight difference may be found on the user interface. The following figures are for reference
only.
1.1 Getting Started
This chapter introduces device initial settings such as boot up, device initialization, reset
password, and quick settings.
1.1.1 Booting up
●For device security, connect the NVR to the power adapter first and then connect the device
to the power socket.
●The rated input voltage matches the device power button. Make sure the power wire
connection is OK. Then click the power button.
●Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
Step 1 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
Step 2 Connect power cable.
Step 3 Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device.
After device booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.
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The device will verify license during booting up. If the verification failed, the following
icon will be shown on the screen, contact the after-sale service for further information.
This function is available on select models.
Figure 4-1
1.1.2 Device Initialization
If it is your first time to use the device, set a login password of admin (system default user).
You can select to use unlock pattern to login or not at your own choosing.
For your device safety, keep your login password of admin well after the initialization steps,
and change the password regularly.
Step 1 Boot up NVR.
The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 4-2
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Figure 4-2
Step 2 Set system time zone according to the actual environment. Refer to Table 4-4 for
detailed information.
Click to shut down the device. It is suitable for the system integrator or the user to
shut down directly after setting the time zone.
Step 3 Click Next.
The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3
Step 4 Set login password of admin. See Table 4-1.
Table 4-1
Parameter Description
User By default, the user is admin.
Password In the Password box, enter the password for admin.
The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32
characters and contains at least two types from number, letter
and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password
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Parameter Description
Prompt Question
In the Prompt Question box, enter the information that can
remind you of the password.
On the login interface, click , the prompt will display to help
you reset the password.
For your device own safety, create a strong password of your own choosing. We also
recommend you change your password periodically especially in the high security
system.
Step 5 Click Next.
The Unlock Pattern interface is displayed. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4
Step 6 Set unlock pattern.
After set unlock pattern, the Password Protection interface is displayed. See Figure
4-5.
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●The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four grids.
●If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip.
●Once you have configured the unlock pattern, the system will require the unlock
pattern as the default login method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for
login.
Figure 4-5
Step 7 Set security questions. See Table 4-2.
●After configuration, if you forgot the password for admin user, you can reset the
password through the reserved email address or security questions. For details
about resetting the password, see "4.1.3 Resetting Password".
●If you do not want to configure the settings, disable the email address and security
questions functions on the interface.
Table 4-2
Password Protection
Mode Description
Email Address
Enter the reserved email address.
In the Email Address box, enter an email address for
password reset. If you forget the password, enter the security
code that you will get from this reserved email address to reset
the password of admin. Refer to "1.15.1.2 Modify Password" for
detailed information.
Security Questions
Configure the security questions and answers.
If you forget the password, enter the answers to the questions
can allow you reset the password. Refer to "1.15.3 Reset
Password" for detailed information.
Step 8 Click Save to complete the device initialization setup.
Step 9 Device goes to startup wizard interface. Refer to "1.1.4 Quick Settings" for detailed
information.
1.1.3 Resetting Password
You can reset the password by the following methods when you forgot the password for admin
account.
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security questions).
1.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface
Step 1 Enter the Login interface.
●If you have configured unlock pattern, the unlock pattern login interface is
displayed. See Figure 4-7. Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is
displayed. See Figure 4-8.
●If you did not configure unlock pattern, the Login interface is displayed. See Figure
4-8.
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●If the password reset function is enabled, you can use mobile phone to scan the QR code to
reset the password. For details, see "4.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface".
●If the password reset function is disabled, there are two situations:
◇If you configured security questions, you can reset the password by the security
questions.
◇If you did not configure the security questions, you can only use the reset button on the
mainboard to restore the Device to factory default.
Reset button is for some series product only.
1.1.3.1 Enabling Password Reset Function
After enabling password reset function, you can scan QR code on the local menu to reset
password.
Step 1 Select Main Menu > Account > Password Reset.
The Password Reset interface is displayed. See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6
Step 2 Check the box to enable reset function.
This function is enabled by default.
Step 3 Click Apply to set settings.
If the password reset function is disabled, you can follow the ways listed below to
reset password.
●Device supports Reset button on the main board: You can answer the security
question on the local menu or click the Reset button on the main board to reset
password. Refer to "1.1.3.3 Reset Button" for detailed information.
●Device does not support Reset button on the main board: You can only answer the
security question on the local menu to reset password. (Make sure you have set
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security questions).
1.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface
Step 1 Enter the Login interface.
●If you have configured unlock pattern, the unlock pattern login interface is
displayed. See Figure 4-7. Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is
displayed. See Figure 4-8.
●If you did not configure unlock pattern, the Login interface is displayed. See Figure
4-8.
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To login from other user account, on the unlock pattern login interface, click Switch
User, or on the password login interface, in the Switch User list, select other user to
login.
Figure 4-7
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Figure 4-8
Step 2 Click .
●If you have set the reserved email address, the Prompt interface is displayed. See
Figure 4-9. Click OK.
●If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is
displayed. See Figure 4-8. Enter the email address.
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