Dahua NVR52-EI Series User manual

Network Video Recorder
User's Manual
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V2.3.1

User's Manual
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Foreword
General
This user’s manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the installation, functions and
operations of the Network Video Recorder (NVR) devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").
Read carefully before using the Device, and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Signal Words Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or
unpredictable results.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.
Revision History
Version Revision Content Release Time
V2.3.1 Added 8 models. February 2023
V2.3.0
●Added
NVR608H-32-XI/NVR608H-64-XI/NVR608
H-128-XI/NVR608RH-32-XI/NVR608RH-64
-XI/NVR608RH-128-XI.
●Added smart tracking and sub screen
mirroring.
August 2022
V2.2.0 Added AI SSA and Quick Pick. June 2022
V2.1.0 Updated cluster service. April 2022
V2.0.0
●Added intelligent diagnosis.
●Added report query.
●Added resetting password through
DMSS app.
●Added LLDP.
●Updated several figures of the local
interface.
March 2022

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Version Revision Content Release Time
V1.4.0 Added NVR11HS-W-S2-CE and
NVR11HS-W-S2-FCC. January 2022
V1.3.0
●Added some models.
●Updated the web login page.
●Added privacy masking.
●Added AI codec.
November 2021
V1.2.0 Added NVR44-4KS2/I, NVR44-16P-4KS2/I,
NVR48-4KS2/I, and NVR48-16P-4KS2/I. June 2021
V1.1.0 Combined AI and non-AI models and deleted
discontinued models. May 2021
V1.0.10 Added several models. April 2021
V1.0.9 Added 6 models. February 2021
V1.0.8 Added 5 models. January 2021
V1.0.7 ●Added 2 models.
●Added "5.11.7 Cellular Network". August 2020
V1.0.6
●Added picture search, picture search
playback, disk health monitoring, and
exporting and importing face database.
●Updated AI search, human detection,
configuration of face recognition, and
display settings.
May 2020
V1.0.5
Added split tracking, main-sub tracking,
analytics list, configuring video quality
analytics, iSCSI, and cluster service.
May 2020
V1.0.4 ●Added 16 models.
●Added PoE status, switch, and display. April 2020
V1.0.3 ●New GUI baseline, replaces all interfaces.
●Added AI functions. July 2019
V1.0.2 Updated the description of rear panel. May 2019
V1.0.1
●Added NVR 5216-16P-I and
NVR5216-8P-I. Updated relevant info.
●Updated icons on the rear panel.
●Added video metadata function and
non-motor vehicle detection function.
September 2018
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy
protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification
to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.

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About the Manual
●The manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the actual
product,
●We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the manual.
●The manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related regions.
For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official website. If there
is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the electronic version shall
prevail.
●All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
●There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or errors in
print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please see our final explanation.
●Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
●All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the manual are the properties
of their respective owners.
●Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred
when using the device.
●If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please see our final explanation.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the Device, hazard prevention, and
prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the Device, and comply with the
guidelines when using it.
Transportation Requirements
Transport the Device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Storage Requirements
Store the Device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Operation Requirements
●Do not place the Device in a place exposed to sunlight or near heat sources.
●Keep the Device away from dampness, dust, and soot.
●Install the Device on a stable surface to prevent it from falling.
●Do not drop or splash liquid onto the Device, and make sure that there is no object filled with
liquid on the Device to prevent liquid from flowing into it.
●Put the Device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block its ventilation.
●Operate the Device within the rated range of power input and output.
●Do not disassemble the Device.
●Use the Device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Installation Requirements
●Do not connect the power adapter to the device while the adapter is powered on.
●Strictly comply with the local electric safety code and standards. Make sure the ambient voltage
is stable and meets the power supply requirements of the device.
●Do not expose the battery to environments with extremely low air pressure, or extremely high or
low temperatures. Also, it is strictly prohibited to throw the battery into a fire or furnace, and to
cut or put mechanical pressure on the battery. This is to avoid the risk of fire and explosion.
●Use the standard power adapter or cabinet power supply. We will assume no responsibility for
any injuries or damages caused by the use of a nonstandard power adapter.
●Do not place the Device in a place exposed to sunlight or near heat sources.
●Keep the Device away from dampness, dust, and soot.
●Put the Device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block its ventilation.
●Install the Device on a stable surface to prevent it from falling.

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●The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no
higher than PS2. Please note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
●The device is a class I electrical appliance. Make sure that the power supply of the Device is
connected to a power socket with protective earthing.
●Use power cords that conform to your local requirements, and are rated specifications.
●Before connecting the power supply, make sure the input voltage matches the power
requirements of the Device.
●When installing the Device, make sure that the power plug and appliance coupler can be easily
reached to cut off power.
●Install the Device near a power socket for emergency disconnect.
●It is prohibited for non-professionals and unauthorized personnel to open the Device casing.

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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................I
Important Safeguards and Warnings............................................................................................................................................IV
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Front Panel and Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1
NVR41-4KS2/NVR41-P-4KS2/NVR41-8P-4KS2/NVR41-4KS2/L/NVR41-P-4KS2/L/NVR41-8P-4KS
2/L/NVR21-4KS2/NVR21-P-4KS2/NVR21-8P-4KS2/NVR21-S3/NVR21-P-S3/NVR21-8P-S3 Series
...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2
NVR11HS-S3H/NVR11HS-P-S3H/NVR11HS-8P-S3H/NVR41HS-4KS2/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/NVR41H
S-8P-4KS2/NVR41HS-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-8P-4KS2/L/NVR21HS-4KS2/NVR21
HS-P-4KS2/NVR21HS-8P-4KS2/NVR21HS-S3/NVR21HS-P-S3/NVR21HS-8P-S3 .................................. 6
2.1.3
NVR52-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2/NVR52-16P-4KS2/NVR42-4KS2/NVR42-P-4KS2/NVR42-8P-4KS2/
NVR42-16P-4KS2/NVR42-4KS2/L/NVR42-P-4KS2/L/NVR42-8P-4KS2/L/NVR42-16P-4KS2/L/NVR
5224-24P-4KS2/NVR54-4KS2/NVR54-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/NVR44-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/L
/NVR44-16P-4KS2/L/NVR5424-24P-4KS2/NVR58-4KS2/NVR58-16P-4KS2/NVR48-4KS2/NVR48-
16P-4KS2/NVR48-4KS2/L/NVR48-16P-4KS2/L/NVR22-4KS2/NVR22-P-4KS2/NVR22-8P-4KS2/N
VR52-8P-4KS2E/NVR52-16P-4KS2E/NVR54-16P-4KS2E/NVR58-16P-4KS2E......................................... 7
2.1.4 NVR21-W-4KS2 Series................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.5 NVR21HS-W-4KS2/NVR11HS-W-S2-CE/NVR11HS-W-S2-FCC Series...................................................... 9
2.1.6 NVR21-I/NVR21-I2/NVR21-P-I/NVR21-P-I2/NVR21-8P-I/NVR21-8P-I2 Series.................................10
2.1.7
NVR22-I/NVR22-I2/NVR22-P-I/NVR22-P-I2/NVR22-8P-I/NVR22-8P-I2/NVR22-16P-I/NVR22-16P-
I2/NVR52-EI/NVR52-8P-EI/NVR52-16P-EI Series................................................................................................11
2.1.8
NVR21HS-I/NVR21HS-I2/NVR21HS-P-I/NVR21HS-P-I2/NVR21HS-8P-I/NVR21HS-8P-I2/NVR44-4
KS2/I/NVR44-16P-4KS2/I Series .................................................................................................................................13
2.1.9 NVR48-I/NVR58-I/NVR58-I/L Series .....................................................................................................................13
2.1.10 NVR42-I/NVR44-I/NVR54-I/NVR54-I/L/NVR52-I/NVR52-I/L Series.....................................................14
2.1.11 NVR48-4KS2/I/NVR48-16P-4KS2/I/NVR54-EI/NVR54-16P-EI/NVR58-EI/NVR58-16P-EI Series
....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.1.12 NVR608-32-4KS2 Series ..........................................................................................................................................15
2.1.13 NVR608-64-4KS2/NVR608-128-4KS2/NVR608H-XI/NVR608RH-XI Series .....................................16
2.1.14 NVR616-4KS2NVR616-4KS2Advanced 3U AI NVR Series/NVR5064-EI Series .............................17
2.2 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................................................19
2.2.1 NVR21-4KS2/NVR21-P-4KS2/NVR21-8P-4KS2 Series .................................................................................19

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2.2.2
NVR11HS-S3H/NVR11HS-P-S3H/NVR11HS-8P-S3H/NVR21HS-4KS2/NVR21HS-P-4KS2/NVR21H
S-8P-4KS2/NVR41HS-4KS2/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/NVR41HS-8P-4KS2/NVR41HS-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-
P-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-8P-4KS2/L/NVR21HS-S3/NVR21HS-P-S3/NVR21HS-8P-S3................................20
2.2.3 NVR22-4KS2/NVR22-P-4KS2/NVR22-8P-4KS2 Series .................................................................................22
2.2.4
NVR52-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2/NVR52-16P-4KS2/NVR52-24P-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2E/NVR52-1
6P-4KS2E/NVR5232-EI/NVR5232-8P-EI/NVR5232-16P-EI1 ..........................................................................23
2.2.5
NVR54-4KS2/NVR58-4KS2/NVR54-16P-4KS2/NVR58-16P-4KS2/NVR54-24P-4KS2/NVR58-16P-
4KS2E.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
2.2.6
NVR41-4KS2/NVR41-P-4KS2/NVR41-8P-4KS2/NVR41-4KS2/L/NVR41-P-4KS2/L/NVR41-8P-4KS
2/L/NVR21-S3/NVR21-P-S3/NVR21-8P-S3.............................................................................................................29
2.2.7
NVR42-4KS2/NVR42-P-4KS2/NVR42-8P-4KS2/NVR42-16P-4KS2/NVR42-4KS2/L/NVR42-P-4KS2
/L/NVR42-8P-4KS2/L/NVR42-16P-4KS2/L Series ...............................................................................................30
2.2.8
NVR44-4KS2/NVR44-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/L/NVR44-16P-4KS2/L/NVR44-4KS2/I/NVR44-16P-
4KS2/I Series ........................................................................................................................................................................32
2.2.9
NVR48-4KS2/NVR48-16P-4KS2/NVR48-4KS2/L/NVR48-16P-4KS2/L/NVR48-4KS2/I/NVR48-16P-
4KS2/I Series ........................................................................................................................................................................34
2.2.10 NVR21-W-4KS2 Series..............................................................................................................................................37
2.2.11 NVR21HS-W-4KS2Series.........................................................................................................................................38
2.2.12 NVR21-I/NVR21-I2 Series .......................................................................................................................................39
2.2.13 NVR22-I/NVR22-I2 Series .......................................................................................................................................40
2.2.14 NVR21-P-I/NVR21-P-I2 Series...............................................................................................................................41
2.2.15 NVR22-P-I/NVR22-P-I2 Series...............................................................................................................................41
2.2.16 NVR21-8P-I/NVR21-8P-I2 Series .........................................................................................................................43
2.2.17 NVR22-8P-I/NVR22-8P-I2 Series .........................................................................................................................44
2.2.18 NVR22-16P-I/NVR22-8P-I2 Series.......................................................................................................................45
2.2.19 NVR21HS-I/NVR21HS-I2 Series ...........................................................................................................................46
2.2.20 NVR21HS-P-I/NVR21HS-P-I2 Series...................................................................................................................47
2.2.21 NVR21HS-8P-I/NVR21HS-8P-I2 Series .............................................................................................................48
2.2.22 NVR4208-8P-I Series.................................................................................................................................................49
2.2.23 NVR4216-I Series........................................................................................................................................................50
2.2.24 NVR58-I/NVR58-I/L/NVR48-I Series...................................................................................................................52
2.2.25 NVR54-I/NVR54-I/L/NVR44-I Series...................................................................................................................54
2.2.26 NVR52-16P-I/NVR52-16P-I/L/NVR52-8P-I/NVR52-8P-I/L/NVR42-16P-I Series.............................56
2.2.27 NVR608-4KS2/NVR608H-XI/NVR608RH-XI Series......................................................................................58
2.2.28 NVR616-4KS2 Series.................................................................................................................................................60

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2.2.29 NVR11HS-W-S2-CE/NVR11HS-W-S2-FCC Series..........................................................................................62
2.2.30 NVR54-EI/NVR54-16P-EI/NVR58-EI/NVR58-16P-EI Series......................................................................63
2.2.31 NVR50-EI Series...........................................................................................................................................................65
2.3 Alarm Connection....................................................................................................................................................................66
2.3.1 Alarm Port ........................................................................................................................................................................66
2.3.2 Alarm Input Port............................................................................................................................................................67
2.3.3 Alarm Output Port........................................................................................................................................................69
2.3.4 Alarm Relay Specifications.......................................................................................................................................70
2.4 Two-way Talk.............................................................................................................................................................................70
2.4.1 Device-end to PC-end .................................................................................................................................................70
2.4.2 PC-end to the Device-end.........................................................................................................................................71
3 Device Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................72
3.1 Device Installation Diagram...............................................................................................................................................72
3.2 Checking Unpacked NVR .....................................................................................................................................................73
3.3 HDD Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................73
3.3.1
NVR41-4KS2/NVR41-P-4KS2/NVR41-8P-4KS2/NVR41-4KS2/L/NVR41-P-4KS2/L/NVR41-8P-4KS
2/L/NVR21-4KS2/NVR21-P-4KS2/NVR21-8P-4KS2/NVR21-W-4KS2/NVR21-I/NVR21-I2/NVR21-P
-I/NVR21-P-I2/NVR21-8P-I/NVR21-8P-I2/NVR21-S3/NVR21-P-S3/NVR21-8P-S3...............................74
3.3.2
NVR41HS-4KS2/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/NVR41HS-8P-4KS2/NVR41HS-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/L/N
VR41HS-8P-4KS2/L/NVR21HS-4KS2/NVR21HS-P-4KS2/NVR21HS-8P-4KS2/NVR21HS-W-4KS2/
NVR11HS-S3H/NVR11HS-P-S3H/NVR11HS-8P-S3H/NVR21HS-I/NVR21HS-I2/NVR21HS-P-I/NVR
21HS-P-I2/NVR21HS-8P-I/NVR21HS-8P-I2/NVR21HS-S3/NVR21HS-P-S3/NVR21HS-8P-S3/NVR1
1HS-W-S2-CE/NVR11HS-W-S2-FCC Series.............................................................................................................76
3.3.3
NVR22-8P-S2/NVR42-4KS2/NVR42-P-4KS2/NVR42-8P-4KS2/NVR42-16P-4KS2/NVR42-4KS2/L/
NVR42-P-4KS2/L/NVR42-8P-4KS2/L/NVR42-16P-4KS2/L/NVR52-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2/NVR52-
16P-4KS2/
NVR52-24P-4KS2/NVR22-4KS2/NVR22-P-4KS2/NVR22-8P-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2E/NVR22-I/NV
R22-I2/NVR22-P-I/NVR22-P-I2/NVR22-8P-I/NVR22-8P-I2/NVR22-16P-I/NVR22-16P-I2/NVR42-I/
NVR42-8P-I/NVR42-16P-I/NVR52-16P-I/NVR52-16P-I/L/NVR52-8P-I/NVR52-8P-I/L Series..........79
3.3.4
NVR54-4KS2/NVR54-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/NVR44-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/L/NVR44-16P-4K
S2/L/NVR54-24P-4KS2/NVR54-16P-4KS2E/NVR58-I/NVR58-I/L/NVR54-I/NVR54-I/L/NVR52-I/NV
R52-I/L/NVR42-I/NVR42-8P-I/NVR44-I/NVR48-I/NVR608-32-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/I/NVR44-16P-4
KS2/I/NVR48-4KS2/I/NVR48-16P-4KS2/I Series..................................................................................................82
3.3.5 NVR608-64-4KS2/NVR608-128-4KS2/NVR608H-32-XI/NVR608H-64-XI/NVR608H-128-XI
Series .......................................................................................................................................................................................86
3.3.6 NVR616-4KS2 Series....................................................................................................................................................88
3.4 CD-ROM Installation...............................................................................................................................................................90
3.5 Connection Sample.................................................................................................................................................................95
3.5.1
NVR41-4KS2/NVR41-P-4KS2/NVR41-8P-4KS2/NVR41-4KS2/L/NVR41-P-4KS2/L/NVR41-8P-4KS

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2/L/NVR21-4KS2/NVR21-P-4KS2/NVR21-8P-4KS2/NVR21-I/NVR21-I2/NVR21-P-I/NVR21-P-I2/N
VR21-8P-I/NVR21-8P-I2/NVR21-S3/NVR21-P-S3/NVR21-8P-S3 Series...................................................95
3.5.2 NVR21-W-4KS2/NVR21HS-W-4KS2 Series........................................................................................................96
3.5.3
NVR11HS-S3H/NVR11HS-P-S3H/NVR11HS-8P-S3H/NVR41HS-4KS2/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/NVR41H
S-8P-4KS2/NVR41HS-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-P-4KS2/L/NVR41HS-8P-4KS2/L/NVR21HS-4KS2/NVR21
HS-P-4KS2/NVR21HS-8P-4KS2/NVR21HS-I/NVR21HS-I2/NVR21HS-P-I/NVR21HS-P-I2/NVR21H
S-8P-I/NVR21HS-8P-I2/NVR21HS-S3/NVR21HS-P-S3/NVR21HS-8P-S3 Series....................................97
3.5.4
NVR22-4KS2/NVR22-P-4KS2/NVR22-8P-4KS2/NVR22-I/NVR22-I2/NVR22-P-I/NVR22-P-I2/NVR2
2-8P-I/NVR22-8P-I2/NVR22-16P-I/NVR22-16P-I2 Series................................................................................98
3.5.5
NVR52-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2/NVR52-16P-4KS2/NVR52-24P-4KS2/NVR52-8P-4KS2E/NVR52-1
6P-4KS2E Series..................................................................................................................................................................99
3.5.6
NVR42-4KS2/NVR42-P-4KS2/NVR42-8P-4KS2/NVR42-16P-4KS2/NVR42-4KS2/L/NVR42-P-4KS2
/L/NVR42-8P-4KS2/L/NVR42-16P-4KS2/L Series ............................................................................................100
3.5.7
NVR54-4KS2/NVR54-16P-4KS2/NVR58-4KS2/NVR58-16P-4KS2/NVR54-24P-4KS2/NVR54-16P-
4KS2E/NVR58-16P-4KS2E Series............................................................................................................................. 101
3.5.8
NVR44-4KS2/NVR44-16P-4KS2/NVR44-4KS2/L/NVR44-16P-4KS2/L/NVR44-4KS2/I/NVR44-16P-
4KS2/I Series ..................................................................................................................................................................... 102
3.5.9
NVR48-4KS2/NVR48-16P-4KS2/NVR48-4KS2/L/NVR48-16P-4KS2/L/NVR48-4KS2/I/NVR48-16P-
4KS2/I Series ..................................................................................................................................................................... 103
3.5.10 NVR58-I/NVR58-I/L/NVR48-I Series................................................................................................................ 104
3.5.11 NVR54-I/NVR54-I/L/NVR44-I..............................................................................................................................104
3.5.12 NVR52-16P-I/NVR52-16P-I/L/NVR52-8P-I/NVR52-8P-I/L/NVR42-8P-I/NVR42-16P-I Series105
3.5.13 NVR4216-I Series..................................................................................................................................................... 105
3.5.14 NVR608-4KS2/NVR608H-XI/NVR608RH-XI Series................................................................................... 106
3.5.15 NVR616-4KS2 Series.............................................................................................................................................. 106
4 Starting the Device ......................................................................................................................................................................... 107
5 Local Operations.............................................................................................................................................................................. 108
5.1 Initialization ............................................................................................................................................................................ 108
5.2 Startup Wizard ....................................................................................................................................................................... 110
5.3 Login........................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
5.4 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................ 117
5.5 Quick Operation Bar............................................................................................................................................................ 118
5.6 Live View ................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
5.6.1 Live Page........................................................................................................................................................................ 120
5.6.2 Navigation bar ............................................................................................................................................................ 121
5.6.3 Live View Control Bar............................................................................................................................................... 122