D-Link DNR-326 User manual

DNR-326
User Manual
2-Bay Professional Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Version 2.10 | 09/22/2014

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D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify
any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Information in this document may become obsolete as our services
and websites develop and change. Please refer to the www.mydlink.com website for the most current information.
Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
2.00 October 24, 2013 DNR-326 A2 with firmware version 2.00, various updates
2.10 September 22, 2014 add power usage
Trademarks
D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United
States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2014 by D-Link Corporation.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission
from D-Link Corporation.
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) designed to be always on. It can be turned off through a power switch to save
energy when it is not needed.
Switched Off: 0.36 watts
Manual Overview

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Manual Overview .......................................................................i
Manual Revisions........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Package Contents......................................................................1
Features............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 7
Front View................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel (Connections)................................................... 8
Installation..................................................................................9
Install the Hard Drives................................................................. 9
Getting Started............................................................................12
D-Link NVR Search Utility ........................................................13
Web UI Login................................................................................15
Auto Search Camera..................................................................16
Web UI ............................................................................................18
Setup...............................................................................................19
Conguring the NVR..........................................................19
Network Setup.....................................................................20
Camera Search.....................................................................21
Camera Setup.......................................................................22
Audio and Video..................................................................23
2nd Stream Settings ..........................................................24
Live and Playback Setup ..................................................25
Recording Schedule...........................................................26
Auto Backup .........................................................................29
Event Setup...........................................................................30
E-mail Setup..........................................................................31
Time and Date......................................................................32
Maintenance ................................................................................33
User Management..............................................................33
System ....................................................................................35
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................36
RAID.........................................................................................37
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................39
Status ..............................................................................................40
Camera Status......................................................................40
System Info ...........................................................................41
Logs .........................................................................................42
NVR Log..................................................................................43
Support ..........................................................................................44
Live Video ......................................................................................45
LiveView Setting .........................................................................48
Multiple View ...............................................................................51
Playback.........................................................................................52
Record and Playback Settings........................................55
Search the Recorded Video For Playback...................56
Smart Search from the Recorded Video .....................58
Recorded Video Enhancement ......................................60
Save Video .............................................................................61
Save Image............................................................................62
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Print Image............................................................................63
Print Setup.............................................................................63
Back Up Recorded Video..................................................64
Multi-NVR Viewer Application................................................65
Playback Manager Application..............................................67
Set Connections..................................................................69
Backup System ............................................................................70
Verication Tool...........................................................................72
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 73
Choose a RAID Level .............................................................. 75
Replacing or Adding a New Hard Drive.............................. 77
Technical Specications ........................................................ 78

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DNR-326 2-Bay Professional Network Video Recorder (NVR)
• CAT5 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Cable Holder
• Manual and Software on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your
product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Package Contents

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*Hard disk drives should be from the same manufacturer. To ensure maximum performance, identical drives are recommended for RAID 1
congurations.
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements • One or two 3.5” SATA hard disk drive(s)*
Network Requirements
• Broadband Internet connection (for remote access)
• Network camera(s) (refer to the D-Link website for a list of supported cameras)
• 10/100/1000 Mbit Gigabit Ethernet switch or router
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements/Remote
PC Minimum Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Microsoft Windows® 8/7/Vista, or XP (32-bit)
• Pentium 4 - 2.4 GHz or higher
• 512 MB or higher
Browser Requirements:
• Windows: Internet Explorer or Chrome
• Mac OS: Safari
Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to
download the latest version.
Optional • UPS with USB interface

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DNR-326 2-bay Professional NVR. The DNR-326 is a standalone wired Network
Video Recorder (NVR) which supports D-Link multi-channel network cameras, as well as those of other top brands, with
M-JPEG, MPEG4, or H.264 recording with capacity for two high-speed 3.5-inch SATA hard disks for long-term recording.
Thanks to the powerful embedded system, the NVR can record video from network cameras located in local or remote sites
to a dedicated HDD storage without requiring a PC to be turned on.
The DNR-326 can be easily set up for Internet access through PPPoE and DDNS. It supports real-time monitoring and
playback from anywhere via a web browser. The triplex function allows the DNR-326 to keep recording while the user is
viewing live footage or searching playback at the same time. With complete video management and a full set of display and
playback functionality, the DNR-326 is a convenient and stable video recorder.
The DNR-326 is a professional NVR designed for small and medium businesses; it supports all D-Link network cameras
and those of other top brands including Axis, Panasonic, Sony, Mobotix, Arecont Vision, IQinVision, Cisco, and ACTi. The
Smart Search feature dramatically increases the convenience and efficiency of searching through recorded video footage.
Furthermore, the bundled software – D-ViewCam NVR – can connect and group footage from multiple NVRs, and displays
them in a split window.

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Features
Comprehensive IP Surveillance Solution
• Total Solution: The D-Link NVR is a standalone SATA RAID network video recorder capable of 24/7 recording
without a PC. The NVR can manage multiple network cameras, providing direct access to viewing live video and
playing recorded data through the Internet from anywhere anytime. The device itself is compact in size and
incorporates a physical security lock.
• Easy to Use: A user-friendly GUI simplifies network and camera setup, allowing users to easily access multiple
cameras for viewing, recording, playback, and configuration.
• Centralized Interface for Configuration: The NVR provides a flexible and economic alternative to manage and
configure multiple network cameras on a centralized web interface.
• Megapixel Resolution Support: The major advantage of digital over analog video is its higher resolution support.
The NVR supports high-resolution megapixel recording for vivid video with high clarity.
Complete Network Functionality
• PPPoE Support: The D-Link NVR utilizes ADSL services. It can connect to the Internet via an ADSL modem over
Ethernet.
• DDNS Support: Dynamic DNS is a solution for users without a fixed IP address. With DDNS service, users can
connect to the NVR from the Internet using an easy-to-remember domain name.
• NTP Support: Maintaining an accurate record of time is essential if recorded data is to be used as evidence. To
ensure that the time recording is always accurate, the NVR can update the system clock from an Internet server
using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
• DHCP Server: The NVR can act as a DHCP server for easy deployment when the network environment is very simple
and there is no existing DHCP server.
Fully Functional Recording
• Flexible Recording Schedule: Once cameras have been set up, a highly configurable scheduling system allows
for continuous recording or recording during specifically allotted time frames. Each camera can be set to record

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independently at preset intervals. It also provides event recording based on specific triggers.
• Recording Automatic Overwrite: The NVR can be configured to overwrite the oldest data automatically when Hard
Disk space runs out, allowing for continuous and uninterrupted recording. Users can specify the number of days the
recording should be kept (within the limits of the Hard Disk capacity). For example, if the NVR has the capacity to
store 7 days of recording, using the overwrite option, the NVR will record the 8th day and delete the 1st day.
• Recording Stop Alert: The NVR also provides the option to stop recording when the Hard Disk is full. When the disk
reaches full capacity, a notification can be sent via email or to an external device such as an audible alarm or LED
display.
Comprehensive Data and Hardware Security
• Secure Data: RAID 1 duplicates the recordings database onto two separate drives. In the event of a Hard Disk
failure, data integrity is maintained on the secondary Hard Disk.
• Auto Boot after Power Recovery: The NVR will boot up automatically once the power is recovered after a power
outage.
• Access List Control: Users can specify safe and blocked IP addresses to filter the external connections; this feature
increases data security.
• Multiple User Privilege Control: Administrators may also choose access privileges for users by specifying the
cameras they may have access to for live view, playback, audio, and PTZ functions.
• UPS Status Monitor: A UPS can be used as an emergency power supply for the NVR. The UPS uses a USB interface
to notify the NVR to perform a proper shutdown before battery power runs out.
• Backup Recording Data: Recorded data is stored in a secure database. This recorded data can be backed up to
additional storage locations periodically or whenever needed.
Powerful Event Management
• Camera Status: The camera status page will show the connection, recording, frame rate, and bit rate information
of each camera. Meanwhile, the estimated available recording time is also displayed for quick reference.
• Flexible Event Management: Event setup is another key configuration feature of the NVR. The NVR can monitor all
of the camera triggers from motion detection. One of the most powerful functions is the notification application.
The NVR centrally controls the email and recording of all the connected cameras.

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Instant Live View
• Full Screen: The display can be enlarged to full screen for live view and recorded video.
• Drag and Drop GUI: With multiple channels enabled, users can change channels by drag and drop.
• Camera Name and Status on OSD: Camera name and recording status are displayed via OSD to aid in
identification.
• PTZ: Users can control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functions from within the interface using the provided interface
buttons or by directly clicking on the video.
• Audio Support: A single camera may be viewed on full-screen with optional audio.
• Preset Point: Presets from within the interface can be set to instantly restore a previously saved view.
• Digital Zoom: Videos can be enlarged by digital zoom.
• Multi-NVR Viewer: Up to 128 channels of live video footage can be simultaneously viewed.
Intelligent Playback
• AVI/ASF Outputs: During playback, if a user uncovers video that needs to be exported, two formats are available.
The AVI format will export raw video. The ASF file format will transpose a timestamp on the exported video.
• Playback Speed Control: Playback speed control allows for up to 16x speed fast forward or fast backward play. The
step playback option displays one frame at a time.
• Video Enhancement: Users can enhance the recorded video with controls such as brightness, contrast, and
sharpness.
• Print Picture: If a printer is connected to the user’s PC, the NVR can also print the selected still image.
• Smart Search: Users can search through footage by setting specific criteria such as motion detection or lost focus.
• Four-channel Playback: Four channels of video footage can be played and viewed simultaneously.

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Hardware Overview
Front View
USB Port
Drive LED Power LED
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Power Button Press once to power on the NVR. Press and hold the button until the LED begins to blink to power down the NVR.
Power LED Power LED will blink when boot, turn steady when working normal.
Drive LED These LEDs will be solid blue when the drives are connected but inactive. The LEDs will blink when the drives
are being accessed, formatted or synchronized. They will illuminate orange if a drive has failed.
USB Port USB port for UPS status updates.
Power Button

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Rear Panel (Connections)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Cover Lock This lock is used to remove the cover when unlocked. Locking it will restrict the removal of the top cover.
Cooling Fan The cooling fan is used to cool the hard drives and features speed control. When the unit is first powered on,
the fans rotate at a low speed. The fans will rotate at a high speed when the temperature rises above 49 °C.
Reset Button Press this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the unit to the factory defaults.
Power Receptacle Connect the supplied power cord to the receptacle.
Gigabit Ethernet Port Use the Gigabit Ethernet Port to connect the device to the local network. The port is equipped with both a LAN
LINK (R) and Traffic LED (L) to indicate connectivity and traffic respectively to the local LAN.
Security Lock This lock can be used to tie the DNR-326 to a desk to prevent theft. Cables are sold separately.
Cover Lock
Cooling Fan
Security Lock
Reset Button
Cable Hook
Power Receptacle
Gigabit Ethernet Port

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Install the Hard Drives
You must rst open your NVR so that you can install one or two hard drives.
Access the DNR-326’s hard drive bays by sliding the top cover back until it unlatches from
the device. Once the faceplate is unlatched, pull it o the device bay.
Slide either one or two hard drives into the open hard drive bays of your device.
Align the drives with the grooves in the enclosure and insert one or two 3.5” SATA hard
drives into the drive bays until they are rmly in place.
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Once the hard drives are installed, you can reattach the top cover.
Use a standard CAT5E Ethernet cable with a RJ-45 connector to connect your NVR to
your network.

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Connect the power adapter to the power receptor on the back of the device. Press the
power button located under the faceplate LEDs to turn on the device.

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Make sure the NVR is connected to a network via a router or a switch, or directly connected to a PC.
Step 1: Insert the DNR-326 CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your
computer, go to Start > Run. In the Run box, type D:\autorun.exe (where D represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive) and click OK. When the autorun screen appears, click NVR Search Utility.
Step 2: Highlight an available NVR and click Configuration to access the NVR’s web User Interface.
For more detailed configuration instructions, please refer to the user manual on the CD-ROM.
Getting Started

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When first powered on, during the initial boot sequence, the device will wait to be assigned an IP address via DHCP. If it does
not receive a DHCP-assigned IP address, the Auto-IP process will assign a 169.254.xxx.xxx address to the device. If you want
to change the IP address before login or are unable to connect to the NVR IP address, you can use the NVR Search Utility
provided on the product CD to locate the device on your network and make any needed changes.
D-Link NVR Search Utility
Network Video
Recorder:
Refresh:
Configuration:
LAN:
Apply:
Drive Mapping:
Available Drive
Letters:
About:
Exit:
The D-Link NVR Search Utility displays any NVR devices it detects on
the network.
Click to refresh the device list.
Click Configuration to access the Web-based configuration of the
NVR.
Configure the LAN Settings for the NVR here.
Click Apply to save and activate the changes to the LAN Settings.
Volumes available for mapping are displayed here.
Select an available drive letter. Click Connect to map the selected
volume. Click Disconnect to disconnect the selected mapped volume.
Click About to view the software version of the NVR Search Utility.
Click Exit to close the utility.

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Select the device from the list and click Configuration. This will launch the computer’s default web browser and direct it to
the IP address listed for the device. Make sure the browser is not configured to use a proxy server.
Note: The computer used to access the NVR web-based configuration manager must be on the same subnet as the NVR. If
your network is using a DHCP server and the computer receives IP settings from the DHCP server, the NVR will automatically
be in the same subnet.

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Section 3 - Conguration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link NVR using the Web-based Configuration Utility.
To access the configuration utility, click the NVR name or IP on the NVR Search Utility or manually open a web browser
(Internet Explorer only) and enter the IP address of your NVR.
The Login screen will appear:
When logging in to the NVR for the first time, you will be asked to choose a drive configuration type and format the drives.
There are four options: Standard, JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1. Standard configures each disk as a separate volume, while
JBOD combines both disks into a single volume. See page 38 for more details on using the RAID configurations.
Note: Refer to page 34 for instructions on how to change the password of your admin account.
Click Login
Web UI Login
Type admin in the user name field and
leave the password blank by default.
Select display language

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Type admin for the username and
leave the password field blank.
Click Login
Please connect your network camera(s) to the network and power them on.
The NVR will search for your available camera(s) in the local network (LAN) and add them to the NVR List in the NVR
automatically.
The NVR will use the default login ID admin and a blank password to add new camera(s).
If there are camera(s) found, the NVR will start manual recording at the last step.
Note: If you have an existing camera(s) with different ID and password,
NVR will add the the camera(s) but it will not be able to connect and record.
You can change the settings in the NVR Setup page.
Auto Search Camera
Click Exit Wizard to finish the auto search.