Ebode IPV4NVR User manual

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User Manual
IPV4NVR
4-Channel 720P/960P HD IP CAM NVR
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Contents of the kit:
1x NVR 1x DC Power Adapter 1x Resource CD
1x Quick Start Guide 1x Surveillance Sticker 1x ebode leaflet
Technical Specification:
4-Channel 720P/960P HD IP Cam Network Video Recorder (NVR)
H.264 Main Profile Video Compression
Supports HDMI and VGA Local Display
4-Channel 960P Synchronous Playback
Compatible with ebode HD IP Cameras
Supports ONVIF protocol, compatible with ONVIF-embedded IP Cameras
Supports USB External Storage (Flash disk, HDD)
Users manual’

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User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Conformity of use…………………………………………………………………………………… 4
2. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
3. Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………4
4. Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
4.1 Product Introduction……………………………………………………………… 5
4.2 Key Features…………………………………………………………………………… 5
4.3 Relevant Version……………………………………………………………………… 6
4.4 Icons Description……………………………………………………………………… 6
4.5 Common Operations………………………………………………………………… 7
5. Device……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
5.1 IPV4NVR…………………………………………………………………………………… 7
5.2 USB Mouse Operation……………………………………………………………… 10
6. GUI………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
6.1 Log in………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
6.2 Setup Wizard…………………………………………………………………………… 11
6.3 Shortcut Menu………………………………………………………………………… 15
6.4 Menu…………………………………………………………………………………………18
7. Web………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
7.1 Instructions Before Login………………………………………………………… 40
7.2 Login………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
7.3 Live Video………………………………………………………………………………….42
7.4 Parameter Configuration..……………………………………………………… 45
7.5 Playback…………………………………………………………………………………… 66
8. Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67
8.1 HDD Capacity Calculation………………………………………………………… 67
8.2 Common Operations………………………………………………………………… 68
8.3 Specifications……………………………………………………………………………72
8.4 List of Third Parties………………………………………………………………… 73
8.5 FAQ…………………………………………………………………………………………… 73
8.6 Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………… 75
8.7 CE & FCC……………………………………………………………………………………76

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1. Conformity of Use
For carefree and safe use of this product, please read this manual and safety information
carefully and follow the instructions. The unit is registered as a device that does not
cause or suffer from radio-frequency interference. It is CE approved and it conforms with
the Low Voltage Directory. The safety and installation instructions must be observed.
Technical manipulation of the product or any changes to the product are forbidden, due
to security and approval issues. Please take care to set up the device correctly - consult
your user guide. Young children should use the device only under adult supervision. No
guarantee or liability will be accepted for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the
equipment supplied, other than indicated in this owner’s manual.
Safety Warnings
To prevent short circuits, this product (except if specified for outdoor usage) should
only be used inside and only in dry spaces. Do not expose the components to rain or
humidity.
Only connect the power cord to the mains after checking whether the mains voltage
is the same as the values on the rating labels. Never connect a power cord when it is
damaged. In that case, contact your supplier. If there is any danger of a thunderstorm,
it is a good precaution to unplug the power supply from the mains network in order to
protect it from lightning. The same applies if the system is to be out of action for any
length of time.
Avoid strong mechanical tear and wear, extreme ambient temperatures, strong
vibrations and atmospheric humidity.
Do not disassemble any part of the product: no user-serviceable parts are inside.
The product should only be repaired or serviced by qualified and authorized service
personnel. Defected pieces must be replaced by original (spare) parts.
Batteries: keep batteries out of the reach of children. Dispose of batteries as
chemical waste. Never use old and new batteries or different types of batteries together.
Remove the batteries when you are not using the system for a longer period of time.
When inserting batteries be sure the polarity is respected. Make sure that the batteries
are not short circuited and are not disposed in fire (danger of explosion).
In case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the product
yourself, all guarantees expire. The supplier does not accept responsibility in the case of
improper usage of the product or when the product is used for purposes other than
specified. The supplier does not accept responsibility for additional damage other than
covered by the legal product responsibility.
2. Introduction
The IPV4NVR is a 4-Channel HD Mini NVR (Network Video Recorder) designed for small
and medium surveillance systems. With easy setup and smart search function, you can
connect up to 4-channel 720P/960P HD IP cameras in just a few minutes. The IPV4NVR
has both VGA and HDMI Output. Add, configure and control up to 4 IP cameras at the
same time on a single device. The IPV4NVR supports up to 4TB USB external storage,
Flash disk/ HDD not included. The IPV4NVR is compatible with ebode HD (720p/960p)
cameras, and compatible with ONVIF embedded IP camera’s. Usage via mouse
(optional) or PC. Operation with Microsoft IE8 and above version or compatible web-
browsers. While it’s a Mini NVR just place it out of sight.
3. Important Safety Instructions
This chapter describes how to use the product properly so as to prevent danger and
property loss. Be sure to follow the security instructions when operating this product.

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Installation Environment
Ensure device is installed in the well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
It is recommended to use a voltage stabilizer for supply of power. If the power supply
was unmatched, the device might work abnormally or stop working.
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the NVR‘s
requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
The distance between the NVR and other device or wall should be more than 6cm
away to facilitate heat dissipation.
Precautions
Please keep the device horizontally and avoid inclination or inversion.
Don’t touch the power switch with wet hand or damp items to avoid shock.
Do not splash liquid or metal filing on the NVR To avoid short-circuit fault or blaze.
The NVR does not contain any storage device. Please install a hard disk or connect to
storage device firstly. Otherwise, you cannot perform operations (recording / playback).
Please press power button to shut down the NVR instead cutting off the power
directly to avoid to damaged the storage device.
Do not take the device apart when it is operating(or connecting to power).
4. Overview
4.1 Product Introduction
The series of product series is a 4 channel embedded NVR. This advanced product series
receives a high quality video stream that is transmitted digitally by the IP Camera (IPC).
The product can perform live video preview, recording, playback, remote access, and
backup simultaneously.
4.2 Key Features
Network Monitoring
You can access the NVR system remotely through the browser on a PC or access the
NVR system locally by using the display or monitor.
Multi-Screen Preview
Multi-screen preview indicates that several pages are displayed on the screen of the
monitor based on the same scale. The NVR system supports single-screen and four-
screen preview.
Recording
The NVR supports recording and storing video files on a Hard Disk Drive(HDD). Stored
videos files can be queried or played back through Web or local GUI.
Recording can be classified into schedule recording, manual recording, and alarm
recording from low priority to high priority. The three types of recording cannot exist at
the same time. If recording of any two types is enabled at the same time, only the
recording of a higher priority takes effect.
Schedule Recording: Select the scheduled time segment to enable/disable recording.
Manual Recording: Manual enable recording in the corresponding channel.
Alarm Recording: Alarm recording is classified into motion detection recording.
Motion Detection Recording: After the motion detection function is enabled and
recording is selected, motion detection recording is enabled when motion detection is
triggered in the detection time segment and detection area.
Note: When NVR system time and IPC time are different, the NVR recording will based
on the NVR system time.

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Playback
You can play back video files stored in the HDD. Recording includes schedule recording,
manual recording, and alarm recording. Single-screen playback and four-screen
synchronous playback are supported. When display mode is 1080P, it only supports the
single-screen playback.
Alarm
Motion Detection Alarm
You can configure motion detection information about the corresponding channel in the
NVR system. When an object moves in the detection time segment and detection area,
an alarm is triggered, the NVR system enables motion detection recording, sends
pictures to your mailbox, and uploads pictures to your FTP server.
IPC Management
You can search for IPC devices in the LAN through the NVR and add IPC devices to the
NVR channel. Through the NVR, you can also manage IPC devices.
HDD Management
When the HDD becomes exceptional (for example, HDD Loss, HDD Full, and HDD Error),
the NVR buzzer sounds an alarm.
When the HDD is full, you can select the cycle cover the earliest recording or stop
recording.
Backup
You can query video files stored by the NVR in the HDD and can back up the files
through a USB interface and save the files to a mobile storage device.
Other Functions
Support the logging function.
Support local GUI output and perform shortcut operations through the mouse.
Three roles can access the NVR, which are respectively visitor, operator, and
administrator. The rights of the three roles vary from low to high.
4.3 Relevant Version
Name
Recommended Config uration
HDD
You are recommended to equip a 7200 rpm or higher HDD.
Monitor
You are recommended to equip a 16:9 monitor with th e resolution
higher than 1280*720.
IPC
You are recommended to equip IPC or IPC supporting ONVIF
protocol.
Network
10/100M Ethernet or above.
Browser
32-bit IE8 and its update. At present, 64-bit browsers are not
supported.
4.4 Icons Description
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right bottom of the screen for each
channel, showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can
know whether the channel is recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as
possible.

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Schedule Record
Manual Record
Motion Detection Record
IO Alarm Record
IO Alarm is triggered but linkage recording does not start.
Motion detection alarm is triggered but linkage recording does not start.
The HDD is full, and the recording has been stopped. You can select the cycle cover
the earliest recording on the General page to make the icon disappeared.
A HDD is not inserted into the NVR or the HDD connected to the NVR is abnormal.
The icon at the right top of the windows: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
4.5 Common Operations
Starting Up the NVR
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. The Power indicator LED should turn
green indicating that the device begins to start up.
Shutting Down the NVR
There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR in the GUI interface.
After login, right-click the mouse, you can click Shutdown in the shortcut menu.
Choose ”Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Shutdown in the System
interface.
Note: Please try to avoid shutting down the unit by turning off the power switch on the
rear panel (especially during recording).
Reset
You can reset the NVR device to restore the factory settings. You can choose any one of
the following methods operate.
Reset button: Press and hold it for 3 seconds to reset all parameters to factory
defaults on the bottom of the NVR.
Local GUI: Choose “Menu > System” in the Menu interface, then click Factory Reset
in the System interface.
Web GUI: Choose (Parameter Configuration) > System Management > Factory
Reset. The Factory Reset page is displayed.
5. Device
5.1 IPV4NVR
5.1.1 Package Contents
When you receive the NVR, please open the box and check whether there is any visible
damage to the NVR appearance. Then, please verify that all contents received are
complete according to the package contents listed below. At last, please open the
machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection
between the power and the main board.
● NVR ● Quick Start Guide
● DC Power Adapter ● Surveillance Sticker
● Resource CD ● ebode leaflet

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The package contents list does not contain a mobile hard disk, IPC and mouse for ebode
IPV4NVR.
It is highly recommended that the Mobile Hard Disk should be used with Seagate and
Westeam Digital and over 5400 RPM for ebode IPV4NVR.
It is highly recommended to use a third-party brands mouse whose frequencies
should be 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ.
It is highly recommended to use the IPC which supports ONVIF protocol.
5.1.2 Device Structure
Side Panel
Icon
Name
Description
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
VGA
VGA video output connector. Display local video
output and menu.
Rear Panel
Icon
Name
Descriptio n
LAN
Interface
Connector for LAN.
USB
Interfaces
USB ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Storage device.
Power Status
Indicators
The Power LED on the front panel will light in
green after complete the wiring.
Power
Supply
5VDC power supply.

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5.1.3 Device Connection
Connect to the Power Supply
You should first make sure that the AC voltage connected with the NVR power adapter
matches with the requirements. And then connect the power adapter to power input
interface of NVR, the power status indicators on the rear panel will light in green, which
means that the power supply is properly connected.
Note: Please use the NVR power adapter provided in the package.
Network Access
During the network connection, you should provide sufficient bandwidth to ensure the
fluency and clarity of the images transmitted over the network.
Connect to the Video Output Device
Connect the VGA Monitor to VGA interface of NVR, or Connect the HDMI Monitor to HDMI
interface of NVR.
Connect to the Mouse
Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces of the NVR.
Connect to the Storage device
Plug USB Storage device into one of the USB interfaces of the NVR.

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5.2 USB Mouse Operation
Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the rear panel of the NVR.
The mouse should automatically be detected.
The operation of the mouse:
Name
Action
Descriptio n
Left-Click
Single-Click
Menu or window: select and enter.
Double-Click
Preview mode or Playback mode: Switch between
single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and Drag
Time or Area box: Select the time or zone range.
Time bar: Drag time bar.
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Note: The Single-Click mentioned in this article is refer to the left mouse click.
6. GUI
You can visit the local NVR device via the display or monitor, and view or manage NVR
system. NVR device is connected to the network,mouse,and mobile storage devices have
been successfully installed. Make sure the video output device is connected successfully.
6.1 Login
Step1: For IPV4NVR, When you connect the power adapter to power input interface of
NVR, the NVR begins starting up.
Step2: After start up, the login window will pop up.
Step3: Enter the Username and Password. Click Login button. The default administrator
username is admin with no password, please modify the password at first using and
prevent unauthorized users login the camera.

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Step4: When you log in for the first time, it will come to the operating of modify the
username and password automatically.
Step5: Click OK button when pop-up message box . Then enter the new username, new
password and confirm the password. Click OK button.
6.2 Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the NVR has loaded, as shown in Figure below.
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the NVR. If you
don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at that moment, right click the mouse to quit.
Procedure
Step1: Select Language, If you don’t want to use the Setup Wizard at next time,
uncheck the Setup Wizard checkbox.
Note: You can also close the setup wizard by setting the Setup Wizard on “Menu >
Settings > General”.

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Step2: Click next button, enter the date and time settings window. Time Zone: Select
the time zone for your region from the drop-down menu. There are two method about
setting time.
If you select the Automatically synchronize with and Internet time server, you need
configure the NTP Server information.
If you don’t select the Automatically synchronize with and Internet time server, you
need configure the Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format.

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Step3: Click next button , which takes you to the HDD Management window. Select the
HDD and initialize the HDD, click the Format Local Disk button to format the disk for
recording. Click the Format USB Disk button to format the disk for backup. Initialization
removes all the data saved in the HDD.
Step4: Click next button, you can add the IPC device for your NVR.
1. You can find and select the IPC to be added.
Note: If you don’t find out your IP camera, you should click Refresh to find online IP
Camera.
2.Click Add
1.Select
the IPC

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2. Click the Add button, then you can configure the follow information of the IPC.
After completing the input the username/password on the input keyboard, click the right
mouse button (or click the Enter button on the input keyboard) to save and exit the
input keyboard.
3. Click OK button to exit the IP Camera Setting window.
4. You can find the IP Camera in the IP Camera List.
5. Click Finish button to complete the start-up Setup Wizard. Live view interface shows
you the video image getting from each IP camera in real time.
1.Select the
channel
3.Select the
protocol of
the IPC
2. Input
username
+ Password
of the IPC

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6.3 Shortcut Menu
Live view shows you the video image getting from each IP camera in real time. The NVR
automatically inputs Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the
menu hierarchy, thus pressing the ESC many times brings you to the Live View mode.
After login, right-click the mouse, you will enter the shortcut menu.
1-Channel/4-Channel
Switch between different channels video.
Menu
Click Menu to enter the Menu interface, it includes IPC Manager, playback, Backup,
About, Settings and System. For details, see “3.4 Menu”.

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Color Settings
Click Color Settings to choose a channel to alter the color, then adjust the parameters of
hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness.
Playback
You can display the video of every a channel for playback. For details, see "0 3.4.2
Playback".
Manual Record
Click Manual Record to set manual record for single channel or all channels.
Enable Manual Record: Check the Channel checkbox, Click OK button to take effect.
Right-click the mouse to back to the Live view interface. In the live view interface, there
are icon at the right bottom of the screen for the channel.
Disable Manual Record: Uncheck the channel checkbox, Click OK button to take effect.
Right-click the mouse to back to the Live view window. In the live view mode, The icon
disappeared at the right bottom of the screen for the channel.
IPC Manager
You can add and connect the IP Camera, configure the connection of IP cameras, delete
the connection of IP camera. For details, see "3.4.1 IPC Manage".

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PTZ
If a channel is connected to IPC which have the PTZ function, you can control the
PTZ(Pan, Tilt, Zoom) of the IP Camera.
In PTZ control settings, select the channel from the drop-down list.
Optical Zoom: Configure the zoom of the IP Camera by clicking or . (This feature
only supports IPC devices with zoom function.)
Preset points: You can select the Preset position from drop-down list, then click to
make the IP Camera move the preset position.
Cruise track: The default cruise tracks have two types: Vertical and Horizontal. Vertical:
The IP Camera of the channel will rotate from up to down. Horizontal: The IP Camera of
the channel will rotate from left to right. Start cruise. Stop cruise.
Sequential
Select Sequential. You can see the monitoring video of each channel on the preview
page cyclically. The Sequential interval is 3s by default. You can also choose “Menu >
Settings > Display” and set the “Interval” parameter for sequential interval.
Shutdown
Click Shutdown to enter the Shutdown page. You can log out, reboot or shut down the
NVR system.

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6.4 Menu
Right-click in live view mode and select Menu from the Shortcut Menu, the Menu
interface is displayed.
6.4.1 IPC Manager
Right-click in live view mode and select IPC Manager from the Shortcut Menu, or select
“Menu > IPC Manager” in the Menu interface. The IPC Manager interface is displayed.
You can search and add the online IP cameras by following the operation. After the
adding of the IP cameras, the basic information of the camera lists in the IP Camera List,
and you can configure the basic setting of the IP cameras.
Note: Before applying Add function, please make sure that IP camera is compatible with
NVR, and the username, password and port number of the IP camera are known.
Searching IP Cameras
NVR will automatically detect all the online IP Cameras which they can connect to. You
will need to know your IP Camera name and password to connect. If you did not find the
online IP Camera which you want to connect, please click Refresh button to find the
online IP Camera.

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Adding IP Camera
1．Select the IP Camera in the IPC Manager list.
2．Click Add button and the following interface will be shown:
3．Click OK button to finish adding. And the camera and its information will be added in
the IP Camera list.
1.Select the IPC
2.Click Add button
1.Select Channel
2. Input User-
name and Pass-
word of the IPC.
3.Select the Prot-
ocol fo the IPC

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4．Click Save button to take effect.
5．Right-Click to return the previous interface.
Manually Adding IP Cameras
Click Manually Add button in the IPC Management interface. You can select the Channel
and Protocol. Input the IP Address, Username, Password, HTTP Port and Media Port.
Then click OK button to finish adding.
And the camera and its information will be added in the list of cameras. Click OK button
to take effect.
Green indicates that the connection is successful.