Foscam FN3004H User manual

Network Video Recorder
User Manual
Model: FN3004H Model: FN3004H
Color: Black Color: White
Model: FN3104H
Version:V1.2

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................................1
Preface...............................................................................................................................................................3
Important safety instructions.......................................................................................................................... 4
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Introduction..........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Key Features...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Relevant Version............................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Icons Description.................................................................................................................................8
1.5Common Operations......................................................................................................................... 9
2 Device........................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 FN3104H............................................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Package Contents................................................................................................................11
2.1.2 Installing the HDD................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.3 Device Structure...................................................................................................................13
2.1.4 IR Remote Control Description..........................................................................................15
2.1.5 Device Connection...............................................................................................................17
2.2 FN3004H............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Package Contents................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Device Structure...................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Device Connection...............................................................................................................20
2.3 USB Mouse Operation....................................................................................................................21
3 GUI................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.1 Login.................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.2 Setup Wizard....................................................................................................................................24
3.3 Shortcut Menu..........................................................................................................................28
3.4 Menu..................................................................................................................................................32
3.4.1 IPC Manager.........................................................................................................................32

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3.4.2 Playback................................................................................................................................ 36
3.4.3 Backup................................................................................................................................... 38
3.4.4 About...................................................................................................................................... 39
3.4.5 Settings..................................................................................................................................43
3.4.6 System................................................................................................................................... 62
4 Web............................................................................................................................................................... 67
4.1 Instructions before Login................................................................................................................67
4.2 Login.................................................................................................................................................. 67
4.3 Live Video......................................................................................................................................... 70
4.4 Parameter Configuration................................................................................................................ 74
4.4.1 Local Settings....................................................................................................................... 74
4.4.2 Device Management............................................................................................................83
4.4.3 Service Configuration..........................................................................................................86
4.4.4 User Management............................................................................................................. 100
4.4.5 System Management........................................................................................................ 102
4.5 Playback..........................................................................................................................................104
5 Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................107
5.1 HDD Capacity Calculation............................................................................................................ 107
5.2 Common operations...................................................................................................................... 108
5.3 Specifications....................................................................................................................................114
5.4 List of Third-party list...................................................................................................................... 117
5.5 FAQ...................................................................................................................................................119
5.6 Glossary............................................................................................................................................ 122
5.7 CE & FCC.........................................................................................................................................123
5.8 WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................124
5.9 Obtaining Technical Support............................................................................................................ 127

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Preface
Welcome to use our product, Network Video Recorder. This document mainly focuses on
the installation and configuration of NVR LAN application system. With high performance
video, user-friendly GUI, and practical industrial designs. This series NVR is suitable for
civil applications such as homes, stores, internet cafes, and small businesses in addition
to mainstream security and surveillance applications.
Model
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following information.
NVR FN3104H
NVR FN3004H
Default Settings
The NVR default administrator&password is admin&(blank).
Declaration
The feature of product on this manual is just for reference. Please prevail in physical
product.
The manual provides multiple product models for reference. The specific operations are
not listed one by one. Please follow the operations depending on the actual product.
Because the actual environment may be discrepant, the actual values of some data may be
different from the values provided in the manual. If there are any question or dispute, the
final interpretation of FOSCAM prevails.
If you do not follow the manual during operation, you will bear any loss caused thereof.

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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.
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 such as recording and
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).
Ensure power cable corresponds to the model of the NVR which produced by Foscam.

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1Overview
1.1 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.
1.2 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
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a higher priority takes effect.
Schedule Recording
You can select the scheduled time segment to enable or disable recording.
Manual Recording
You can manual enable recording in the corresponding channel.
Alarm Recording
Alarm recording is classified into I/O alarm recording and motion detection recording.
- I/O Alarm Recording(FN3004H does not supports this function)
After the external alarm function is enabled and the linkage recording channel is
selected, I/O alarm recording is enabled when an external alarm is triggered in the
trigger time segment.
- 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.
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
Alarms include I/O alarms and motion detection alarms.

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I/O Alarm (FN3004H does not supports this function)
External alarm input devices are connected through the alarm input interface and external alarm
output devices are connected through the alarm output interface. After the devices are connected
successfully, you can configure information about the external alarm devices. When an alarm is
triggered in the preset time segment, the NVR system transmits the alarm information to an
external alarm output device, which makes corresponding response. The NVR system can also
enable I/O alarm recording, send pictures to your mailbox and the buzzer of the NVR will sound.
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, and the alarm output device
outputs the alarm(FN3004H does not supports this function), 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

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Support the logging function.
Support local GUI output and perform shortcut operations through the mouse.
The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control.(FN3004H does not
supports this function)
Three roles can access the NVR, which are respectively visitor, operator, and
administrator. The rights of the three roles vary from low to high.
1.3 Relevant Version
Name Recommended Configuration
HDD You are recommended to equip a 7200 rpm or higher HDD.
Monitor
You are recommended to equip a 16:9 monitor with the resolution
higher than 1280*720.
IPC
You are recommended to equip Foscam 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.
1.4 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.
: Schedule Record
: Manual Record
: Motion Detection Record
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: 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.
The icon at the right top of the screen: 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.
1.5 Common Operations
Starting Up the NVR
Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. The Power indicator LED should turn green
indicating that the device begins to start up.
Note
If the power LED indicator on the front panel is off, please check if the power supply is
plugged into an electrical outlet and the power switch is turned on;
Shutting Down the NVR
There are two proper ways to shut down the NVR. To shut down the NVR:
Shutting down the NVR by the IR Remote Control(Except for FN3004H).
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds by the IR Remote Control, and the device
will enter power-off process.
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- 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.
Then turn off the power switch on the rear panel, the power LED indicator on the front
panel turns off.
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.

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2Device
2.1 FN3104H
2.1.1 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×1 ● CD×1
● IR Remote Control ×1 ● Battery
● DC Power Adapter×1 ● Warranty Card×1
● Ethernet Cable×1 ● Screw Pack ×1
● USB Mouse×1 ● Antistatic Gloves×1
● Data Wire and Power Wire of the HDD×1 ● Quick Installation Guide×1
The package contents list does not contain HDD and IPC for FN3104H.
It is highly recommended that HDD should be used with Seagate and Westeam Digital
and over 7200 RPM for FN3104H. But Do not buy a HDD with automatic sleep function,
so as to maintain reliable and stable running of the disks.
It is highly recommended to use FOSCAM IPC, or the third-party IPC which support
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2.1.2 Installing the HDD
For the first use,please install the HDD.
WARNING
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from
the NVR.
Recommend that you use HDD of 7200 high-speed or above.
Find the ESD gloves from the package of the NVR and wear the gloves.
1.Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side.
2. Connect one end of the data cable and power cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other
end to the HDD.
3. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device using the provided screws and then fasten the
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4. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.
2.1.3 Device Structure
Front Panel
Icon Name Description
PWR POWER Status Indicators
The Power LED on the front panel will light in green
after complete the wiring.

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HDD HDD Status Indicators
The red LED is on: The HDD is not installed or
cannot be detected.
Blinks green: The HDD is writing, the NVR is
recording.
The green LED is on: The HDD is in the normal
status and the NVR does not record.
Rear Panel

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2.1.4 IR Remote Control Description
The NVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control.
Note: Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have
Icon Name Description
Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device.
Power Supply 12VDC power supply.
HDMI HDMI video output connector.
VGA
VGA video output connector. Display local video
output and menu.
LAN Interface Connector for LAN.
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Storage
device.
ALARM IN Interfaces
Connector for alarm input.The interface sequence
number matches the channel sequence number,
that is, alarm input interface 1 matches channel 1.
When an external power supply is used to power
the alarm input device, the alarm input device
needs to share the ground with the NVR.
GND Ground terminal for alarm input.
ALARM out Interfaces
Connector for alarm output. Output alarm signal to
the external alarm device. The external alarm
device needs a power supply.
NO: alarm output end that is always on.
C: common alarm output end.

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to aim the remote control at the IR receiver in the middle position of the front panel.
No.
Name Description
1 Power Power on/off the device.
2 Recording Manual Start/Stop recording in the Live
view Interface. It is used with direction
keys.
3 Playback
Enter the Playback interface, it is used
with direction keys.
4 NO. (0-9) Inputting numbers and characters in
editable box, or channel switch.
5 Switch
Switch from single screen and
multi-screen in preview mode.
6 MENU
Enter the shortcut menu of setting
interface. It is used with direction keys.
7 SEQ
Enable or Disable channel touring
according to the touring settings;
Press the ESC button to stop.
8 Manageme
nt
Enter the IPC Management interface, it is
used with direction keys.
9 PTZ Enter the PTZ control interface, it is used
with direction keys.
10 ESC Return or exit operations.
11 Direction The up, down, left, and right keys can be
used with other keys.
12 OK Press to confirm in menu mode.
13 Previous Play the previous video file.
14 Slow
progress
key
Multiple slow progress speeds and normal
playback
15 Rewind key
Select the rewind speed. This key needs
to be used with the Play/Pause key.
16 Next key Play the next video file.
17
Fast
forward key
Multiple fast forward speeds and normal
playback.
18 Play/Pause During pause, press the key to play.
During play, press the key to pause.
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2.1.5 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 indicator on the front panel will light on, indicating the power
is connected right.
Note
Please use the power adapter included in the package to avoid any damage to the
equipment.
Network Access
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fluency and clarity of the images transmitted over the network.
Connect to the Alarm Input and Output Devices
The alarm input/output device should be connect the Alarm IN /Alarm OUT interface of
NVR.
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.
2.2 FN3004H
2.2.1 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×1 ● CD×1
● DC Power Adapter×1 ● Quick Installation Guide×1

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● Warranty Card×1
The package contents list does not contain a mobile hard disk, IPC and mouse for FN3004H.
It is highly recommended that the Mobile Hard Disk should be used with Seagate and
Westeam Digital and over 5400 RPM for FN3004H.
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 FOSCAM IPC, or the third-party IPC which supports
ONVIF protocol.
2.2.2 Device Structure
Side Panel
Icon Name Description
HDMI HDMI video output connector.
VGA
VGA video output connector. Display local video output and
menu.