Brickcom NR-04A User manual

Network Video Recorder
NR-04A
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group

Product name: Network Video Recorder (NR-04A)
Release Date: 2010/07
Manual Revision: V1.00
Web site: www.brickcom.com
Email: tech[email protected]
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©2010 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved

Before You Use This Product
When you first open the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the
“Package Contents” are included. Before installing the NR-04A, read the warnings in the
“Quick Installation Guide” to avoid misuse. When installing the NR-04A, carefully read
and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapters to avoid damages due to faulty
assembly or installation.

Package Contents
NR-04A Network Video Recorder
Power Adapter ( Input 100-240V, Output +12V/4A )
Ethernet Cable
Printed Quick Installation Guide
Printed Warranty Card
CD-ROM ( Quick Installation Guide, User’s Manual, Setup Wizard )

Network Video Recorder Overview
The Brickcom NR-04A Network Video Recorder (NVR) is an ARM9-based recording
solution for SMB and SOHO users to effectively grow and navigate their network
surveillance systems. This NVR is equipped with an embedded Linux operating
system to allow users to remotely monitor, record, and view live video feed from up
to 4 Brickcom network cameras. With the support of megapixel resolution and
H.264 compression, it uses less bandwidth while offering the optimal recording
quality and image viewing.
Easy installment and management is central to the operation of the NR-04A. For
easy set up and scalability, the NVR is able to automatically search and access the
available cameras on the network. Operation of the IP cameras and NVR is
managed through Brickcom’s EasyConfig software and GUI. A maximum of four
PCs are able to concurrently access the NVR and view live or recorded video feed
using Microsoft Internet Explorer and the Brickcom GUI.
The NR-04A is designed for long-term recording and video storage with a Gigabit
Ethernet port and two SATA hard disks with a maximum capacity of 3 terabytes.
Flexible recording options include manual, event-triggered, scheduled or continuous.
With the help of the Brickcom NR-04A and its IP cameras, users can quickly and
easily build a secure IP surveillance system.

System Requirements
The following are minimum system requirements for a system to operate the NR-
04A:
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit)
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above
CPU
Minimum Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4GHz or higher
RAM
Minimum 1 GB of RAM, 2GB or above is recommended
Network
Minimum 10/100 Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)
Graphics Adapter
AGP or PCI-Express, minimum 1024×768, 16 bit colors.
*Note: It is highly recommended to use a graphics adaptor that provides higher
than 1024 x 768 resolution in order to experience the full benefits of the software.
Make sure the display DPI setting is set to the default at 96DPI
To set DPI value, right-click on the desktop, choose “Settings” tab >>
“Advanced” >> “General”
CD-ROM Drive:
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader:
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio
may be interrupted depending on network traffic.

Install Hard Disk
Once a hard disk has been installed in the NR-04A, it must be initialized in
preparation for recording. Basic information about the installed hard disk can
be viewed under Disk Setup on page 40.

Hardware Illustration (Front)
Hardware Illustration (Rear)

Connect to the NR-04A
There are two methods for connecting the NR-04A to a network:
• If the NR-04A is added to a network with a DHCP server, connect to
the NR-04A using the Setup Wizard Utility
• If the NR-04A is added to a network without a DHCP server or it is being
accessed directly, connect to the NR-04A using its default IP Address

Using Setup Wizard Utility
If the NR-04A is added to a corporate network or a local area network where a
DHCP server is already presented, install the “Smart Device Search” utility
onto a computer that is connected to the network. This utility is available on
the provided CD. Once the utility has been installed, located the NR-04A with
the IP address that is assigned by the top-level DHCP server.
To begin, launch the “Setup Wizard” from the CD and proceed with the
installation.
Once the installation is completed, click “Finish” and launch the NVR Search
Utility.