Dahua NVS0104HDC User manual

Dahua Network Video Server User’s Manual
Dahua Network Video Server User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features....................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................2
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS.................................................................5
2.1 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................5
2.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................6
3DEVICE INSTALLATION..........................................................................8
3.1 Check Unpacked Device ........................................................................................................8
3.2 Connection Sample.................................................................................................................8
3.3 Connecting Power Supply......................................................................................................9
3.4 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ......................................................................9
3.4.1 Connecting Video Input......................................................................................................9
3.4.2 Connecting Video Output ................................................................................................10
3.5 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ....................................................10
3.5.1 Audio Input.........................................................................................................................10
3.5.2 Audio Output......................................................................................................................10

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3.6 Alarm Input and Output Connection ...................................................................................10
3.6.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ......................................................................................11
3.6.2 Alarm Input Port................................................................................................................11
3.6.3 Alarm Output Port.............................................................................................................12
3.7 RS485 .....................................................................................................................................13
4WEB .......................................................................................................14
4.1 Network Connection..............................................................................................................14
4.2 Login and Logout...................................................................................................................15
4.3 Preview ...................................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 LAN Mode..........................................................................................................................17
4.3.2 System Menu.....................................................................................................................18
4.3.3 Start dialogue....................................................................................................................19
4.3.4 Instant record ....................................................................................................................20
4.3.5 Local play...........................................................................................................................20
4.4 Setup .......................................................................................................................................23
4.4.1 Camera...............................................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Network..............................................................................................................................33
4.4.3 Event...................................................................................................................................57
4.4.4 Storage...............................................................................................................................77
4.4.5 Setup ..................................................................................................................................82
4.5 Playback .................................................................................................................................96
4.5.1 Search Record ..................................................................................................................97
4.5.2 Mark Playback...................................................................................................................99
4.5.3 File List.............................................................................................................................101
4.5.4 Playback...........................................................................................................................101
4.5.5 Download.........................................................................................................................102
4.5.6 Load more........................................................................................................................102
4.6 Alarm .....................................................................................................................................105

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4.7 Information............................................................................................................................106
4.7.1 Version .............................................................................................................................106
4.7.2 Log....................................................................................................................................106
4.7.3 Online User......................................................................................................................107
4.8 Log out ..................................................................................................................................108
4.9 Un-install Web Control........................................................................................................108
5SMARTPSS ..........................................................................................109
6FAQ ......................................................................................................110

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our NVS!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series standalone NVS features and functions.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVS before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVS.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
The NVS should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailerASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE CHANGE SYSTEM DEFAULT PASSWORD
AFTER YOU FIRST LOGIN!

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1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital surveillance product designed for security field.
It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. It is easy to use and can
realize surveillance function after some simple settings. It has various functions such as
record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio video
synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network data
transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can
work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong
network and remote monitor function. It can upgrade current existing system to the HD
system without replacing original cables.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking,
telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.
1.2 Features
Default
Just click one button to restore default setup.
A/D switch
Support analog/digital channel switch.
Various video types
WEB supports various signal sources: HDCVI signal/standard definition signal/high
definition/digital signal.
EQ
Image equalization and image equalization lock function.
Encode mode
SmartH264 encode.
Resistance heating
Support resistance heating function.
Real-time surveillance

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VGA port. Realize the surveillance through displayer/monitor.
Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data
modification.
MicroSD card storage. Hot swap. Auto resumes transmission after network connection
failure.
Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio
and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Record & playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support
search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame
play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support digital zoom function during the preview.
Alarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
Communication port
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Supoort various decode protocol to support PTZ and speed dome control function.
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPNP protocol.
1.3 Specifications
Parameter
NVS0104HDC
NVS0204HDC
NVS0404HDC
System
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS
Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface
No local interface. User-friendly WEB user interface

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Video monitor
Video Input
1-ch PAL/NTSC BNC;
(HDCVI HD
video/general standard
definition video
self-adaptive)
2-ch PAL/NTSC BNC;
(HDCVI HD
video/general standard
definition video
self-adaptive)
4-ch PAL/NTSC BNC;
(HDCVI HD
video/general standard
definition video
self-adaptive)
Video
Output
1-ch TV output. Reuse the Audio out port (Using 3.5mm AV cable to
output).
Loop Output
N/A
Matrix
Output
N/A
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per
channel
Video Bit
Streams
32Kbps～4096Kbps
(720P: Default 2Mbps，max 4Mbps；1080P: Default 4M，max 4M）
Video
Partition
1 window
2 windows
4 windows
Monitor
Touring
N/A
Audio
Audio Input
1-ch
2-ch
4-ch
Audio
Output
1-ch bidirectional talk output. 3.5mm. Reuse the 3.5mmAV cable to output
audio.
Audio
Compressio
n Standard
G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Bidirectional
Talk
Reuse the audio output port
Audio
Sampling
Rate
8KHz, bidirectional talk（48KHz）
Audio Bit
Rate
64Kbps, bidirectional talk (384Kbps）
Video
Video
Compressio
n Standard
H.264. Support smartpH.264
Resolution
All-channel
1080P@25/30fps
All-channel
1080P@25/30fps
All-channel
720P@25/30fps;
1-channel 1080P
@25/30fps+3-channel
1080N realtime/
1080P/720P/960H/D1
@12/15fp
Alarm
Alarm Input
4-ch input

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Alarm
Output
2-ch output
Alarm
Pre-record
0 to 30 seconds pre-record when an alarm occurred.
Storage
HDD
Amount
1 Micro SD card
Storage
Manageme
nt
N/A
Port
SD Card
1 Micro SD card. Max 128G.
USB Port
N/A
Network
Port
1 RJ45 100/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port
eSATA Port
N/A
RS485 Port
1 PTZ control port. Support various protocols.
RS232 Port
1 RS232 port
WIFI
(Optional)
Support 2.4G/5G module.
Indicator
Light
ACT/NET/ALM/VIDEO. Display status.
Antenna
Port
One antenna port. Connect to wireless module antenna.
General
Parameter
Power
Supplying
DC +12V/2A
Power
Consumptio
n
＜10W
Working
Temperatur
e
-10℃～＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%～90%
Air Pressure
86kPa～106kPa
Dimension
137mm×162mm×30mm
Weight
1.0Kg
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation

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2Overview and Controls
Note:
All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric
safety rules.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Function
1
ACT
Status indicator light
Connect the device to the power
source: The light is green. It is not so
bright.
Device is working properly: The light is
green. The light is bright.
Device is upgrading: The light is
flashing.
Device has shut down or there is no
power: The light is off.
2
VIDEO
Video indicator light
Connect to the analog video but device
is not recording: The light is on.
No analog video connected but device
is not recording: The light is off.
The device is recording: The light is
flashing.
3
1～4
Audio input port 1～4
Connect to audio input device such as
micrphone.
G
GND
Audio input ground.
A1～A4
Alarm input 1～4
They are to receive the signal from the
external alarm source. There are two

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SN
Icon
Name
Function
types; NO (normal open)/NC (normal
close).
When your alarm input device is using
external power, please make sure the
device and the NVS have the same
ground.
G
GND
Alarm input ground.
4
NO1～NO2
Alarm output port 1～2
2 groups of alarm output ports. (Group
1：port NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～
C2).Output alarm signal to the alarm
device. Please make sure there is
power to the external alarm device.
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
G
GND
Alarm output ground.
A、B
RS-485 communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices
such as speed dome PTZ.
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can
connect to the control devices such as
speed dome PTZ.
RX、TX
RS-232 communication
port
General serial port debug.
G
GND
COM ground
5
DC 12V
Power input port
12V 2A power port. DC 8V-DC 16V.
6
GND
Ground
7
ALM
Alarm indicator light
Device local alarm has been armed：
The light is on.
Device local alarm has triggered: The
light is flashing.
Device local alarm has been
disarmed：The light is off.
8
NET
Network status
indicator light
Wire network connection is OK: The
light is off.
Wire network connection is abnormal:
The light is on.
9
RESET
Reset
Press for 5 seconds to restore default
setup.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
SN
Icon
Name
Function
1
ANT
Screw to connect to the
antenna
Connect to antenna
2
NET
Network port
10M/100Mbps Ethernet port.
3
1～4
Video input port 1～4
Conenct to analog camera to input video
signal.
4
MIC IN
Bidirectional talk input
port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive
the analog audio signal from the devices
such as microphone, pickup.
5
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
Audio/video output port
Using the cable in the accessories bag to
output video/audio signal at the same time
Video output port: Connect to output
device such as TV to view the video.
Audio output port: Connect to audio
output device to listen to audio.
When bidirectional talk function is
enabled, the audio output port is
working as the bidirectional talk output
port.
6
Micro SD
SD slot
Inseert Micro SD card.

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3Device Installation
Note:
All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric
safety rules.
3.1 Check Unpacked Device
When you received the device from the shipping agency, please check whether there is
any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the device can
protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to
check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective
film of the device.
The label at the bottom of the box is very important. Usually we need you to present the
serial number when we provide the service after sales.
3.2 Connection Sample
The connection sample is shown as in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1

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Figure 3-2
3.3 Connecting Power Supply
Please check input voltage and device power button match or not.
We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, NVS life span, and other
peripheral equipment operation such as cameras.
3.4 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
3.4.1 Connecting Video Input
The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC
(1.0VP-P, 75Ω.)
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color
and suitable lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
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operation of the camera.
Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line
Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model
according to the transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video
compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference,
especially the high tension current.
Keep connection lugs in well contact
The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry
joint, lap welding and oxidation.
3.4.2 Connecting Video Output
System supports TV output.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the
following points:
To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.
Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.
Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.
Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to
reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other
devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.
3.5 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio
3.5.1 Audio Input
These series products audio input port adopt BNC port.
Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.
Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint,
loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.
3.5.2 Audio Output
The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (RCA). It can directly
connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output
device.
If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse
squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:
Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.
Reduce the volume of the sound box.
Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and
improve acoustics environment.
Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.
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Please read the followings before connecting.
1. Alarm input
a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input.
b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input.
c. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal.
d. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close)
e. When you are connecting two NVSs or you are connecting one NVS and one other
device, please use a relay to separate them,
2. Alarm output
The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less
than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the co
contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.
3. How to connect PTZ decoder
a. Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with NVS; otherwise you may not
control the PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used
to connect to the grounding.
b. Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures.
c. For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on
the far end to reduce reflection and guarantee the signal quality.
d. “485 A, B” of NVS cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of other device.
e. The voltage between of A, B lines of the decoder should be less than 5V.
4. Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed.
Improper grounding may result in chip damage.
3.6.1 Alarm Input and Output Details
Figure 3-3
A1-A4
ALARM 1 toALARM 4. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
1-NO C, 2-NO C
There are two groups of normal open activation output (on/off button)
G
Ground cable.
3.6.2 Alarm Input Port
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Grounding alarm inputs. Normal open or Normal close type)
Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide
external power to the alarm detector).
Please parallel connect the Ground of the NVS and the ground of the alarm detector.
Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the NVS alarm input(ALARM)
Use the same ground with that of NVS if you use external power to the alarm device.
Figure 3-4
3.6.3 Alarm Output Port
Provide external power to external alarm device.
To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.
RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.
T+,T-,R+,R- are four-wire double duplex RS485 port.
T+ T-: output wire
R+ R-: input wire
Relay Specification
Model:
JRC-27F
Material of the
touch
Silver
Rating
（Resistance
Load）
Rated switch capacity
30V DC 1A, 125V AC 0.5A
Maximum switch power
62.5VA/30W
Maximum switch voltage
125V AC，60V DC
Maximum switch currency
2A
Insulation
Between touch and loop
1000V AC 1minute
Length of open
time
3ms max ≤5ms
Length of close
time
3ms max ≤5ms
Longevity
Mechanical
次(300 times/MIN)
Electrical
次(30 times/MIN)

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Temperature
-30℃~+70℃
3.7 RS485
When the NVS receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial
cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any
data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on
the NVS.
Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first.
This series NVSs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P.
To connect PTZ devices to the NVS:
1. Connect RS485 A,B on the NVS rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera.
3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the
NVS.

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4WEB
4.1 Network Connection
1) Use network cable to connect PC with the NVS directly.
2) Change PC IP in the same IP segment with the NVS (192.168.1.108).For Windows
OS, from Control panel->Network and Internet->View network status and
task->Local connection->Properties->Internet protocol version
4(TCP/IP)->Properties, set PC IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and etc.
See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
3) Open browser, input NVS default IP address 192.168.1.108.
4) Form Setup->Network-<TCP/IP, set NVS IP address. If there is a router in the
network, please set the corresponding gateway and subnet mask.
5) Connect NVS to the network.
6) Set PC IP address, subnet mask, gateway (if there is no router, please set the IP
address of the same IP segment. If there is a router, please set corresponding
gateway and subnet mask.)
7) Use command ping ***.***.***.***(NVS IP address) to check network. If the returned
TTL value is 255, the connection is OK now.
8) Open browser, input the NVS IP address.
Note