Clare Controls ClareVision CV-M16810-04 User manual

ClareVision
Network Video Recorder
Installation Guide
Model CV-M16810-04
Last modified: 09/29/2016
Doc ID - 346 • Rev 05

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Note: The figures shown in this manual are for reference only. The appearance
and interface of the device are subject to the actual model.

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Content
NVR pre-installation...1
Package contents...1
NVR installation...1
Hard disk installation (optional)...2
Front panel...4
Rear panel...7
Peripheral connections...8
Wiring of alarm input...8
Wiring of alarm output...8
Using of alarm connectors...9
Controller connection...9
HDD storage calculation chart...10
Menu operation...11
Menu structure...11
Startup and shutdown...11
Using the Setup Wizard...12
Live View...16
Adding and configuring IP cameras...16
Configuring basic parameters of IP cameras...18
PTZ control...19
PTZ settings...19
PTZ control...20
Playback...21
Instant playback by channel...21
Playback by channel...21
Backup...22
Understanding camera capacity in an NVR...24
Streaming video types...24
Adjusting settings...25

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Specifications...26
Regulatory information...28
Warranty information...29
Contact information...29

ClareVision Network Video Recorder Installation Guide 1
NVR pre-installation
This NVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with
care. Please take into consideration the following precautionary steps before
installation of the NVR.
 Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
 Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
 Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
 Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
Package contents
1 X 16 channel NVR appliance
1 X AC power cord
1 X optical mouse
1 X remote control
3 X SATA hard drive cables (2 short, 1 long)
16 X mounting screws
2 X rack mount ears
NVR installation
When installing the NVR:
 Use brackets for rack mounting.
 Ensure that there is ample room for audio and video cables.
 When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables is no less than
five times the diameter.
 Connect the alarm and RS-485 cable.
 Allow at least .75 in (2 cm) of space between the rack mounted devices.
 Ensure the NVR is grounded.
 Environmental temperature should be within the range of 14 to 131ºF
(-10 to 55ºC).
 Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.

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Hard disk installation (optional)
Additional SATA hard disks can be installed in the NVR. Disconnect the power
from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended
HDD should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on the NVR.
Tools required: screwdriver.
To install the hard disk drive into the NVR:
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and
side panels.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of the NVR and the
other end to the HDD.

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3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device, and then fasten the screws on
the bottom to affix the HDD.

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Front panel
No.
Name
Setting
Function Description
1
Status
indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
READY
The LED is green when the device is running
normally.
STATUS
The light is green when the IR remote control is
enabled.
The light is red when the function of the composite
keys (SHIFT) are used.
The light is off when none of the above conditions are
met.
ALARM
The light is red when an alarm is occurring.
HDD
The light blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
The light blinks green when network connection is
functioning normally.
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W
3
Control
buttons
DIRECTION
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to
navigate between different fields, items, and select
setting parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used
to speed up and slow down record playing. The Left
and Right buttons are used to move the recording
30 seconds forwards or backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down
buttons can adjust the level bar of the image
parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to
switch channels.
ENTER
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu
mode; or used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF
switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button
will play the video by a single frame.
In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used
to pause or resume auto sequence.

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No.
Name
Setting
Function Description
4
Composite
keys
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric, letter input, and
functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or
numbers when the light is out; Realize functions when
the light is red.)
1/MENU
Enter numeral “1”
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enter numeral “2”.
Enter letters “ABC”.
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all
items in the list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and
when the image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom
out.
3/DEF/F2
Enter numeral “3”.
Enter letters “DEF”.
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC
Enter numeral “4”.
Enter letters “GHI”.
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enter numeral “5”.
Enter letters “JKL”.
Delete characters before cursor.
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enter numeral “6”.
Enter letters “MNO”.
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC
Enter numeral “7”.
Enter letters “PQRS”.
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enter numeral “8”.
Enter letters “TUV”.
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV
Enter numeral “9”.
Enter letters “WXYZ”.
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enter numeral “0”.
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper
and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and
auxiliary output.

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No.
Name
Setting
Function Description
5
JOG SHUTTLE control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the
selection up and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through
different channels.
In the Playback mode, it can be used to jump
30 seconds forward/backward in video files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of
the PTZ camera.
6
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
7
USB interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).