Brickcom NR-2008 User manual

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Network Video Recorder
User Manual
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2015. All rights reserved.
Product name:
Network Video Recorder
Release Date:
2015/07
Manual Revision:
V1.0
Web site:
www.brickcom.com
Email:
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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1Important Safeguards and Warnings
Electrical safety
All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes. We assume no liability or
responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.
Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash should be avoided during transportation, storage and installation.
Installation
Keep upright. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the NVR
Qualified engineers needed
All examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Environment
The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and inflammable or explosive
substances, etc.
This product should be transported, stored and operated in the specified environments.
Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories available in the package.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer if something is broken or missing in your package.
Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
When replacing the battery, please make sure you use the same model.

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2Declaration
Please prevail in kind. The manual is for reference only.
This manual may contain inaccurate data or printing error.
The products described in this manual may be updated at any time.
Screenshots of the manual is not in a machine and only for display.
If in doubt, obtaining a copy of the latest procedure or the additional document, please contactwith the company's
after-sales department.

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CONTENTS
1Important Safeguards and Warnings................................................................................................................ 1
2Declaration.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
3Product Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1Product Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2Feature.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
4Read First............................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1Front Panel................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3Remote Control............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4The Mouse...................................................................................................................................................11
4.5The Input Method....................................................................................................................................... 12
4.6Icon............................................................................................................................................................. 12
5Installation......................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1Unpacking Inspection................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2HDD Installation........................................................................................................................................ 13
5.3Installation of the burner............................................................................................................................ 14
5.4Alarm/PTZ/Control Keyboard Interface .................................................................................................... 14
5.5POE Connection......................................................................................................................................... 17
6Basic Operations Guide.................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1Power On and Off ...................................................................................................................................... 18
6.2Start-up wizard........................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3Add Device................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.4Log in/Log out............................................................................................................................................ 28
6.5Preview....................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.6Search......................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.7Record Backup........................................................................................................................................... 40
7Local Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 41
7.1The Introduction of the Main Menu........................................................................................................... 41
7.2CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................... 43
7.3Application................................................................................................................................................. 54
7.3Intelligent function configuration............................................................................................................... 59
7.4System setting ............................................................................................................................................ 60
8WEB Access....................................................................................................................................................... 77
8.1WEB Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 77
9PC/Platform ClientAccess............................................................................................................................... 84
10 Appendix......................................................................................................................................................... 84
10.1 Port Mapping........................................................................................................................................... 84
10.2 Voice Intercom......................................................................................................................................... 86
10.3 HDD S.M.A.R.T...................................................................................................................................... 86
10.4 Hard disk problem................................................................................................................................... 88
10.5 HDD Capacity Calculation...................................................................................................................... 89
10.6 Terms....................................................................................................................................................... 90
10.7 FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................ .90

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11 IMS200 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 92
11.1 SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................. 92
11.2 RUNTIME ENVIRONMENT................................................................................................................. 92
12 INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................... 94
12.1 Windows Operation system..................................................................................................................... 94
13 LOGINAND INTERFACES........................................................................................................................ 96
13.1 LOGIN..................................................................................................................................................... 96
13.2 INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................................... 97
13.3 QUICK GUIDE..................................................................................................................................... 102
14 FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................................ 107
14.1 MONITOR ............................................................................................................................................ 107
14.2 QUERY ..................................................................................................................................................114
14.3 ALARM................................................................................................................................................. 125
14.4 PTZ CONTROL.................................................................................................................................... 136
14.5 MONITOR PROJECT........................................................................................................................... 141
14.6 EMAP.................................................................................................................................................... 144
14.7 DEVICE STATE.................................................................................................................................... 147
14.8 USE-DEFINED TOOL.......................................................................................................................... 147
14.9 DEVICE RUNNING............................................................................................................................. 147
14.10 UPPER RIGHT ICONS..................................................................................................................... 148
14.11 CPU & NETWORK .......................................................................................................................... 149
14.12 DATE & ALARM & LOG................................................................................................................. 150
15 SYSTEM SETTING.................................................................................................................................... 151
15.1 LOG....................................................................................................................................................... 151
15.2 LOCAL SET.......................................................................................................................................... 152
15.3 ADMIN CONFIG.................................................................................................................................. 159
15.4 INPUT/OUTPUT .................................................................................................................................. 168
15.5 MODIFY PASSWORD......................................................................................................................... 168
15.6 LICENSE............................................................................................................................................... 169
16 APPENDIXA............................................................................................................................................... 171
16.1 FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................... 171
17 VSSMobile Simple instructions.................................................................................................................. 171
17.1 Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 171
17.2 Runtime Environment ........................................................................................................................... 171
18 Installation and Operating Instructions.................................................................................................... 171
18.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 171
18.2 Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................... 172
18.3 Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 179
18.4 Media Library...................................................................................................................................... 182
18.5 More ...................................................................................................................................................... 183
19 Feedback....................................................................................................................................................... 183

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3Product Introduction
3.1Product Overview
This series NVR is a high performance network video recorder, combined with H.264 video compression, high-
capacity hard disk storage, TCP/ IPtransmission, embedded Linux operating system and a variety of other advanced
technologies in the electronic information industry, all those ensure that a high-quality, low bit rate video storage
characteristics, and good system stability.
This product complies with GB 20815-2006 standard video security surveillance digital video recording
promulgated by the State. At the same time, the product supports the ONVIF protocol” base on’ ONVIF ™ Core
Specification’ Version 2.2” and is compatible with the network cameras which supports ONVIF protocol.
Some of the products can enable the switching between the NVR mode and Hybrid mode “Hybrid mode supports
both analog cameras and network cameras, NVR mode only supports network cameras”. This series product support
local preview, multiple-window display, recorded file local storage, remote control and mouse shortcut menu
operation, and remotemanagement and control function. Recording, playback, monitoring, synchronization of audio
and video. Besides, the products support advanced control technology and strong network data transmission capacity.
3.2Feature
Real-time monitoring
Have a composite video signal interface and support TV, VGA or HDMI output simultaneously.
Compression function
Use H.264 video compression standard and G.711 audio compression standard and have high definition, low code
rate of the video coding and the storage.
Recording function
Support timing, linkage alarm, motion detection, SATA hard and local hard disk, NVR data backup and network
backup.
Video playback function

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Achieve searching videos by a variety of conditions, playback in local and network. Support multiple videos
playback, fast playing, slow playing and frame-by-frame playback. Video playback can display the exact time of
the incident. Provide time-line retrieving page for quick searching.
Camera control and alarm
Be controlled by the remote camera and equip many alarm input interfaces. Be connected to various types of alarm
devices. Dynamic detection, video loss, video block, multiple alarmoutput and scene lighting control canbe realized.
Communication Interface
Equip USB 2.0 high-speed interface or ESATA interface and allow many backup devices. Equip standard Ethernet
interface. Plug and play in a variety of network conditions,
Network functions
Support TCP / IP, UDP, RTP / RTSP, DHCP, PPPOE, DDNS, NTP P2P etc. Support real-time network monitoring,
video playback, control and management functions; built-in WEB Server, you can directly access through a browser.
Operation Mode
Support various shortcut menu operation modes, on the front panel, remote control, mouse, etc.；Support simple
and intuitive GUI。
Intelligent analysis
Support One or Two channel Intelligent VideoAnalysis,，such as Face detection and perimeter analysis, Intelligent
linkage pictures storage, videos, external alarm
Intelligent Search
Data can be retrieved through the intelligent analysis of data. Such as face detection data to achieve through face
image search, or by perimeter realization event video analysis data retrieval。
4Read First
4.1Front Panel
Fn
ESC
Enter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Name
Function
1
LCD
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1.Display the IP address and current
time;
2.Display the external alarm channel
and show error code of the NVR
“E××”
3.display the remote address;
4.display internal temperature of the
chassis
Network
Connecti
on status
1. Display HDD
status and numbers.
2. “E” and flash
label refer HDD
error.
1. Cycling display the
recording status
(Distinguish by
“REC” and “MOVE”).
2
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
3
Esc
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation
4
Direction
1. Shift current activated control.
Up/Down
1. Increase/decrease numeral.
2. Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/Right
1. Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
2. When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar
5
Enter
1. Confirm current operation.
2. Go to default button.
3. Go to menu.
6
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
Simultaneously press the Fn key and the direction key to complete the settings with the dynamic
monitoring area.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous
character before the cursor. In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Playback mode, click this button to switch full-screen window.
Realize other special functions.
7
USB
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse and etc.
8
Power
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down NVR.

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4.2Rear Panel
2365 4 7
9 8 1
NV-2008-E NVR rear panel
No
Name
Instructions
1
Audio/Video
Out
The output interfaces of the audio signal and CVBS
2
Ethernet Port
Self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the network cable. USB ports, connect to the
mouse and U-disk.
3
VGA Port
VGAvideo output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
4
Power Input
12V DC power
5
The Terminals
Alarm In/Out ports.
RS-485 communication port. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome
PTZ.
6
HDMI Port
High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits uncompressed high
definition video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display device.
7
Power Switch
The power switch.
8
POE Ports
Built-in Switch. Support POE.
9
POE Power
48V DC power.
4.3Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as below:

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123
4
7
Mult Add
5 6
8 9
0-/--
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PORS TUV WXYZ
,.
Record Fn
Enter/Menu Esc
■
Multiple-
window Switch
Remote
Address
Number Key
Digital
switch
Auxiliary Key
Cancel
Loop Pause
Record
Confirm/Menu
Key
Direction Keys
Previous record/
Iris-
Next
record/Iris+
Slow Play
Play/Pause
Forward
Forward 5sec
Reverse 5sec
Name
Icon
Function
Multiple-Window
Switch
Mult
Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
Remote Address
Add
Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.
Number Key
0~9
1.input numbers（in number mode）
2.input English character（in English mode）
3.switch channel（one-window mode）
Loop Pause
Pause the loop state.
Digital Switch
-/--
Enter a digital larger than 10, press two-digit number:
1. Press the tens digit;
2. Press digital switch button;
3. Press ones digit.
Record
Record
1. Start or stop record manually.
2. In PTZ interface, click this button system can go to the Preset interface.
Auxiliary Key
Fn
1. One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant
function: PTZ control and image color;
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and direction keys to realize setup;
3. In text mode, click it to delete the character before the caret(if there is
no shift on the front panel, it can switch input methods), press this button
for 1.5sec to clear all of the characters;
4. In playback mode, switch the full screen;
5. Realize other special functions.
Confirm/Menu Key
Menu/Menu
1. Confirm current operation;
2. Go to OK button;
3. Go to menu.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
Direction Key
/
1.Assistant function such as PTZ menu;
2.In monitor mode, switch between multiple-window and one-window;
3. Activate the digital input box increase or decrease the number;
4.Active pull-down menu to switch the drop-down box options;
5. Activate checkbox to change status;
6. Activate the text input box and step down carry and abdication;
7. Activate the control box to move the slider;
8. Activate display window to select the previous channel, next channel.
/
1. Shift current activated control, and then move left and right;
2. In monitor mode, switch channel;
3. Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Previous record/Iris-
1.In playback mode, playback the previous video;
2. In PTZ mode, Iris-.
Next record/Iris+
1.In playback mode, playback the next video;
2. In PTZ mode, Iris+.
Forward 5sec
In playback mode, forward 5sec.
Reverse 5sec
In playback mode, reverse 5sec.
Slow Play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Forward
Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.
Stop
■
In normal playback click this button to stop playback.
Play/Pause
1. Go to SEARCH interface;
2. In PTZ channel: ZOOM+;
3. In normal playback click this button to pause playback;
4. In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
The procedures of controlling multiple NVR by remote control:
The NVR ID default is 8. It’s no need to reset it when control one single NVR by the remote control. If you need to
control multiple NVR, do as below:
First activate the remote control: choose controlled NVR, starts successfully, aim the remote control to control the
hard disk video recorder, press the "Add" button, input device ID) between (1-999), then press ENTER to determine
can control the corresponding number of hard disk video recorder.

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4.4The Mouse
In addition to front panel keys and remote control menu, the user can use at control. Insert the mouse interface into
the USB interface.
Left Click
Left click to enter the right menu or the main interface.
Left click to access the menu option.
Perform the operations instructions of the control.
Change the state of the checkbox or dynamic detection blocks.
Pop up a drop-down list when left click.
In the state of PTZ 3D control, left drag the area to achieve regional enlarging or reducing.See details zoom effect
4.1.2 PTZ control section introduction.
Double Click
Double click to play video.
Double click to make the screen full or exit.
Right Click
Right click to pop up the right menu in the real-time monitoring screen.
Exit the current interface without saving.
Turning Wheel
Turn the mouse wheel to change the value in the digital box.
Switch the option of the combination box.
Scroll back and forth to achieve the zoom function of channels and PTZ 3D.
Mouse Move
Select controls of the current coordinates to move.
Mouse Drag
Select area to detect.
Select area to shelter.
Select zooming function of PTZ control.

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4.5The Input Method
Capitalization and the input of Chinese. Click the mouse to complete the input.”← “represents the backspace and
“_ “represents a space.
In the input box, you can select figures, symbols, English The input interface of English：
figures：
The input interface of Chinese：
4.6Icon
4.6.1 The Screen Icons
：The channel is recording.
：The video of the channel is lost.
：Motion detection occurs.
：The channel is in monitoring and locked status.
：Adjust the level of the local audio output.
：Allow screens to round of the Tour.

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4.6.2 Operation Icons
：Not selected.
：Be selected.
：The drop - down button
：Leave the interface.
：Cancel the settings.
：Set parameters.
：Save parameters.
：Restore the factory settings.
：Apply current settings to the system.
：Copy current settings to other channels.
：Enter the configuration interface.
：Select and configure the processing operation triggered by video detection or alarm.
5Installation
5.1Unpacking Inspection
When you receive the product, check according to the packing list in the box.
5.2HDD Installation
Installation Preparation
Prepare a Cross Screwdriver.
Note: HDD quantity by each model’s specifications shall be final, HDD capacity up to 64 TB.

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Steps
Remove the metal top cover by removing two screws from the sides of the cover.
Place the hard disks on a flat table and tighten the screws.
Connect the power and the data lines to the HDD.
Reinstall the metal top cover and tighten the screws.
Caution
Only use the HDD specified by the manufacturer.
The HDD will be formatted automatically during booting and it may cause data loss.
The total duration of video data saved is decided by the HDD’s capability and the NVR’s parameters (recording
setup, encoding setup). Please refer to the form in chapter 11.5.
5.3Installation of the burner
Installation Preparation
Prepare a Cross Screwdriver.
Steps
Unscrew the screw on the side of the chassis and open the case cover.
Use a screwdriver to remove the bracket fixed in middle of the disk.
Open the front panel door and remove the baffle inside.
Connect the burner data cable and the power cord.
Fix the chassis cover.
Caution
The installation of the built-in burner is only for specific NVR and affects disk space for installation and interfaces.
5.4Alarm/PTZ/Control Keyboard Interface
Alarm/PTZ/Control Keyboard Interface

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2 4 6 8 24 10 12 14 16
1 3 5 7 13 B A 9 11 13 15
UP
DOWN
1 3 2 4 1 2
No
Name
Instructions
1
Alarm Input
Connect the positive end (+) of the alarm input device to the
alarm input port (ALARM IN 1～16)
2
GND
Connect the negative end (-) of the alarm input device to the
ground
3
Alarm Output
Connect the alarm device
4
RS-485
485 communication port. They are used to control devices such
as PTZ. Please parallel connect 120TΩ between A/B cables if
there are too many PTZ decoders
Examples of alarm input connections
The alarm input is the switch quantity input. If the alarm input signal is not switch quantity signal but voltage signal,
refer to the following connection:
Examples of alarm output connections
When the alarm output connect with DC andAC load, please refer to the connection.
Different models support different alarm input ports. Please refer to the specifications sheet for detailed information.
Slight difference may be found on the alarm port layout.

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NVR
Switch
Signal
Output
G
OUT
DC
DC
Loading
G
OUT
NVR
Switch
Signal
Output
Relay
AC
AC
Loading
See details 7.2.5.
The Connection of the P/T/Z
The A, B interface of the PTZ decoder connect with Aand B interfaces of the NVR’s RS-485. 120Ω resistors should
be paralleled in the remote A, B lines to reduce the distortion of the signal if a larger number of PTZs are connected.
See details 7.2.4.
Keyboard
The A, B interface of the Keyboard connect with A and B interfaces of the NVR’s RS-485 .【MAIN MENU】→
【CONFIGURATION】→【P/T/Z】，Protocol choose KEYBORAD. See below.

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5.5POE Connection
Non-safe voltage 48V, please pay attention to electrical safety. Supply the NVR with the 12V DC power.
IP Camera should support the POE.
The theoretical distance of POE power supply should below 100 meters.

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6Basic Operations Guide
6.1Power On and Off
6.1.1 Power On
Install the NVR correctly (as above) and then connect the power. The NVR LED should light up and the NVR will
boot automatically.
The NVR will then automatically detect any connected hardware (cameras, monitors, etc.), this process should last
about 30 Seconds.When this process has beencompleted the NVR will enter the multi-screen real-time surveillance
mode.
If your hard drive is not properly connected, the following message will appear on your screen.
If your hard drive is properly connected NVR start-up time is within the video recording setting time, the system
will automatically start the recording function.

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The real-time view
Note ： Please do not use any type of power supply which is different from the power supply included in this kit.
6.1.2 Power off (Shutdown)
Right mouse click →【Main Menu】→【Shutdown】
Note: Only change or attempt to reconnect the hard disk drive after shutting down the NVR.
6.1.3 Restart
Right mouse click →【Main Menu】→【Shutdown】→【Restart system】
6.1.4 Power recovery
Reboot after an outage or forceful shutdown, NVR will save the record before outage and return to the normal
operation mode.
6.2Start-up wizard
Quickly configuration, including P2P account & password setting, network configuration and intelligent mode
selection.
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