Brickcom NR-1604 \ User manual

Network Video Recorder
NR-1604
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group

Product name: Network Video Recorder (NR-1604)
Release Date: 2010/
Manual Revision: V1.10
Web site: www.brickcom.com
Email: tech[email protected]
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Made in Taiwan. ©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 Network Camera, read the
warnings in the “Quick Installation Guide” to avoid misuse. When installing the Network
Camera, carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapters to avoid
damages due to faulty assembly or installation.

Package Contents
NR-1604 Network Video Recorder
Power Cord
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-1604 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 16 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 operation of the NR-1604. 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-1604 is designed for long-term recording and video storage with a Gigabit
Ethernet port and two SATA hard disks with a maximum capacity of 2 terabytes.
The external UPS systems ensure that the NVR will provide uninterrupted recording
in the event of a power failure.

System Requirements
The following are minimum system requirements for a system to operate the NR-
1604:
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Professional (32 bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32 bit)
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or above
CPU
Minimum Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher (Dual Core is recommended)
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 default at 96DPI
To set DPI value, right-click on 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
1. Start by removing the screws on the side of the NR-1604.
2. Push the top housing forward
3. Lift it up.

4. Remove the hard drive cover plate.
5. Pull out the hard drive tray holder.
6. Place the hard drive on the tray. Secure it by pushing it into place.

7. Connect the SATA cable to the hard drive.
8. Put the hard drive tray cover plate back.
9. Place the top housing back and secure it with the bottom
housing with the screws.

Hardware Illustration (Front)
16 Channels

I/O Ports and RS-485 (Rear)
Pin
Signal
1
DCIN
2
GND
3~10
Alarm input
11
Out1
12
Out2
13
Out3
14
Out4
15
RS485+
16
RS485
-

LEDs Definition
16 Channels
Embedded
Network Video Recorder
Green Solid green when the hard disk is mounted
and being accessed
Red Solid red for disk fail
HDD x 2 Amber Solid amber when disk is full
Blinking when rec
y
cling
Amber Solid amber for activity on a 1G bps network.
Network Green
Solid green for activi
t
y on a 10/100 Mbps
n
etwork.
Amber Blinking during firmware upgrade
Green Shows solid green for normal operation.
Blinking green when firmware upgrade is
done
Status
Red Flashes red for failed firmware upgrade.
Green Normal operation
Red System off (power adapter remains plugged in)
Power Amber Blinking amber indicating device is initializing
Red Blinking when an alarm occurs
Alarm None When alarm is reset
Green Solid green, live connected with no event or
recording activity
Amber Blinking amber, manual or event recording is being
performed
Amber Solid amber, schedule or continuous recording is
being performed
Camera
LED
Red Recording is set but no video from camera

Connect to the NR-1604
There are two methods for connecting to network setup:
• If the NR-1604 is added to a network with a DHCP server, connect to
the NR-1604 using the “Setup Wizard” Utility
• If the NR-1604 is added to a network without DHCP server or it is being
accessed directly, connect to the NR-1604 using its default IP Address
Using Setup Wizard Utility
If the NR-1604 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-1604
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.

The search should start automatically and the status should be displayed.
The utility will located the NR-1604 and display its IP address. Double-click to
access the NR-1604. The NR-1604 web administration page will
automatically open in the default web browser.
TheNR-1604IPaddresscanbechangedbyclickingonthebutton highlighted below.

Theuserwillbe prompted toenterthe NR-1604 login information before being
allowed to change the device’s IP address. The default username and
password is admin/admin.
TosearchagainfortheNR-1604,clickonthebuttonhighlightedbelow. Toaccessthe
NR-1604’swebadministrationpage,double-click on any of the search results.
Perform search again Access NR-1604 web administration page

WhenaccessingtheNR-1604’swebadministrationpage,userwillbepromptedforthe
NR-1604 username and password. For first time use, the default username
and password are admin/admin. Enter the username and password and
click “OK” to continue.

Access NR-1604 with its Default IP Address
The NR-1604 is preconfigured with a static IP address: 192.168.101.50.
However, the IP address will only be used when there is no DHCP server
present in the network. If there is no server, the NR-1604 will turn on its DHCP
server function and act as the DHCP server in the network. Users have two
options to connect to the NR-1604:
1. Connect the PC directly to the NR-1604 using a crossover CAT5
Ethernet cable
2. A PC can use a switch or hub to connect to the NR-1604 over the
network

Once the PC is connected to the NR-1604, open a web browser and enter the
IP address: 192.168.101.50. The computer will automatically connect to the
NR-1604.
The user will be prompted to enter the NR-1604’s username and password.
The default username and password are admin/admin. Click “OK” to continue.

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